Latest publications
- Categories of Plumbing Work Determination (PDF, 954.2 KB)
- Occupational Licensing (Building Services Work) Determination (PDF, 817.3 KB)
- Occupational Licensing (High Voltage Electrical Work - Certification and Energisation) Code of Practice 2021
- Categories of building and demolition work Determination
(PDF, 984.5 KB) - Obligation exemptions to upgrade existing buildings Determination 2019 (PDF, 180.0 KB)
- Relocating existing buildings guide (PDF, 175.4 KB)
- New gas-fitters in Tasmania guide (PDF, 830.5 KB)
- Special circumstances for expired approvals 2019 (PDF, 246.5 KB)
- Internal Combustion Engine Gas-fitting Work Exemption Order 2019 (PDF, 72.4 KB)
- Processes for changing building surveyor guidelines (PDF, 137.6 KB)
Approved Forms
- Form 1 - Application for Demolition Permit CLC Notice of Work (Word, 30.1 KB)
- Form 2 - Application for Building Permit CLC Notice of Work (Word, 30.5 KB)
- Form 3 - Application for Plumbing Permit CLC Notice of Work (Word, 27.8 KB)
- Form 4 - Application for Occupancy Permit (Word, 26.6 KB)
- Form 5 - Application for Temporary Occupancy Permit (Word, 23.1 KB)
- Form 6 - Notice for Proposed Protection Work (Word, 27.1 KB)
- Form 8 - Application for Certificate of Substantial Compliance (Word, 26.6 KB)
- Form 9 - Application - Permit of Substantial Compliance (Word, 25.4 KB)
- Form 10 - Referral to Function Control Authority (Word, 24.6 KB)
- Form 11A - Certificate of Likely Compliance Building Work (Word, 27.2 KB)
- Form 11C - Certificate of Likely Compliance Demolition Work (Word, 24.3 KB)
- Form 12 - Certificate of Final Inspection - Building Work (Word, 25.7 KB)
- Form 13 - Occupancy Permit - Building Surveyor (Word, 25.1 KB)
- Form 14 - Building Notice - Building Surveyor Permit Authority (Word, 24.8 KB)
- Form 15 - Building Order - Building Surveyor Permit Authority (Word, 27.3 KB)
- Form 17 - Certificate of Substantial Compliance - Building Work (Word, 26.7 KB)
- Form 18 - Building Permit (Word, 24.4 KB)
- Form 19 - Certificate of Likely Compliance - Plumbing Work and Permit (Word, 28.3 KB)
- Form 20 - Certificate of Completion - Building Work (Word, 26.5 KB)
- Form 21 - Certificate of Completion - Plumbing Work (Word, 25.6 KB)
- Form 22 - Plumbing Notice - Permit Authority (Word, 24.6 KB)
- Form 23 - Plumbing Order - Permit Authority (Word, 24.7 KB)
- Form 25 - Permit of Substantial Compliance (Word, 22.7 KB)
- Form 26 - Temporary Occupancy Permit (Word, 24.1 KB)
- Form 27 - Emergency Order - General Manager (Word, 22.8 KB)
- Form 32 - Demolition Order - General Manager (Word, 23.8 KB)
- Form 35 - Certificate of the Responsible Designer and TasWater Certification (Word, 32.9 KB)
- Form 36 - Registers (Permit Authority) (Word, 27.3 KB)
- Form 38 - Notice of Refusal to Start Work Authorisation - Building Work (Word, 24.0 KB)
- Form 39 - Start Work Notification and Authorisation - Building Work (Word, 26.3 KB)
- Form 41 - Request for report from Chief Officer (Word, 25.4 KB)
- Form 42 - Request report Environmental Health Officer (Word, 24.9 KB)
- Form 44 - Building Inspection Direction (Word, 23.1 KB)
- Form 46 - Schedule of Maintenance - Prescribed Features (Word, 41.6 KB)
- Form 47 - Chief Officer Report (Word, 24.0 KB)
- Form 48 - Chief Officer Occupancy Report (Word, 24.7 KB)
- Form 49 - Environmental Health Officer report (Word, 23.5 KB)
- Form 50 - Environmental Health Officer Occupancy report (Word, 24.8 KB)
- Form 51 - Building Certificate (Word, 22.5 KB)
- Form 53 - Notice of Intention to Install Heating Appliance (Word, 21.7 KB)
- Form 54 - Heating Appliance Installation Compliance Certificate (Word, 23.5 KB)
- Form 55 - Certificate of Qualified Person - Assessable Item (Word, 29.4 KB)
- Form 57 - Application for Building Certificate (Word, 23.2 KB)
- Form 58 - Permit Document Endorsement - Building, plumbing, demolition (Word, 21.0 KB)
- Form 60 - Start Work Notification and Authorisation - Plumbing Work (Word, 25.5 KB)
- Form 61 - Notice of refusal of Start Work Application (Plumbing Work) (Word, 23.7 KB)
- Form 64 - Plumbing Inspection Direction (Word, 23.6 KB)
- Form 68 - Demolition Permit (Word, 24.8 KB)
- Form 69 - Certificate of Final Inspection - Demolition Work (Word, 27.4 KB)
- Form 70 - Certificate of Completion - Demolition Work (Word, 27.4 KB)
- Form 71A - Standard of Work Certificate - Building Work (Word, 26.7 KB)
- Form 71B - Standard of Work Certificate - Plumbing Work (Word, 26.4 KB)
- Form 71C - Standard of Work Certificate - Demolition Work (Word, 26.8 KB)
- Form 73 - Start Work Notification and Authorisation - Demolition Work (Word, 25.2 KB)
- Form 74 - Notice of Refusal of Start Work Application - Demolition Work (Word, 24.0 KB)
- Form 75 - Demolition Direction Inspection (Word, 23.4 KB)
- Form 76A - Application for Extension Duration Building Permit (Word, 26.5 KB)
- Form 76B - Application for Extension of Duration of Plumbing Permit (Word, 24.7 KB)
- Form 76C - Application for Extension Duration Demolition Permit (Word, 25.7 KB)
- Form 77 - Notice for Emergency Work (Word, 23.5 KB)
- Form 80 - Notice of Low Risk Work Building Plumbing (Word, 27.6 KB)
Automatic mutual recognition factsheets
- Working as an Architect in Tasmania - Automatic Mutual Recognition (PDF, 220.1 KB)
Factsheet for Architects using AMR to work in Tasmania
- Working as an Automotive Gas fitting in Tasmania - Automatic Mutual Recognition (PDF, 202.0 KB)
Factsheet for Automotive Gas-fitters using AMR to work in Tasmania
- Working as a Building Designer in Tasmania - Automatic Mutual Recognition (PDF, 220.5 KB)
Factsheet for Building Designers using AMR to work in Tasmania
- Working as a Building Services Designer in Tasmania - Automatic Mutual Recognition (PDF, 218.7 KB)
Factsheet for Building Services Designers using AMR to work in Tasmania
- Working as a Building Surveyor in Tasmania - Automatic Mutual Recognition (PDF, 220.7 KB)
Factsheet for Building Surveyors using AMR to work in Tasmania
- Working as an Electrician in Tasmania - Automatic Mutual Recognition (PDF, 209.8 KB)
Factsheet for Electricians using AMR to work in Tasmania
- Working as an Engineer in Tasmania - Automatic Mutual Recognition (PDF, 219.7 KB)
Factsheet for Engineers using AMR to work in Tasmania
- Working as a Gas fitter in Tasmania - Automatic Mutual Recognition (PDF, 203.2 KB)
Factsheet for Gas-fitters using AMR to work in Tasmania
- Working as a Motor Vehicle Trader in Tasmania - Automatic Mutual Recognition (PDF, 186.8 KB)
Factsheet for Motor Vehicle Traders using AMR to work in Tasmania
- Working as a Plumber in Tasmania - Automatic Mutual Recognition (PDF, 218.2 KB)
Factsheet for Plumbers using AMR to work in Tasmania
- Working as a Security or Investigation Agent in Tasmania - Automatic Mutual Recognition (PDF, 187.2 KB)
Factsheet for Security or Investigation Agents using AMR to work in Tasmania
Building Determinations
- Accreditation and maintenance of plumbing installations Determination (PDF, 305.1 KB)
Specifies Schedule 1 (plumbing installation use, monitoring, management); and accreditation (Section 18 of the Building Act 2016). Commencement: 12 December 2016
- Building administration fee Determination (PDF, 212.5 KB)
Specifies processes for the Building Administration Fee including calculations, payments, waivers and record keeping. Commencement: 22 July 2019
- Building product accreditation - High risk building products Determination (PDF, 145.6 KB)
Specifies processes and requirements for building product accreditation for certain high risk products used in Tasmania. Commencement: 27 December 2017
- Categories of building and demolition work Determination (PDF, 984.5 KB)
Specifies types of building and demolition work (low risk, notifiable work, permit work) and who can do the work. Commencement: 12 March 2021
- Categories of Plumbing Work Determination (PDF, 954.2 KB)
Specifies types of plumbing work (low risk, notifiable work, permit work) and who can do the work. Commencement: 18 August 2022
- Certificates by qualified persons for assessable items Determination (PDF, 253.6 KB)
Specifies the expertise and qualifications for people who provide assessable item certificates as part of Schedule 1 of the Building Act 2016. Commencement: 15 December 2021
- Director's specified list Determination (PDF, 623.6 KB)
Specifies time periods and documents, Schedule 1, Schedule 2 and Schedule 3 under Building Act 2016. Commencement: 8 September 2017
- Exemptions from obligation to upgrade existing building Determination (PDF, 180.0 KB)
Specifies exemptions for certain buildings, or building classes, from section 53 of the Building Act 2016, which requires an entire building upgrade to the current NCC when building work is performed on more than half the original volume. Commencement: 14 October 2019
- Maintenance of essential building services Determination (PDF, 208.5 KB)
Specifies testing, inspection and maintenance frequency of prescribed essential building services. Commencement:1 July 2017
- Mandatory contract provisions Determination (PDF, 297.0 KB)
Specifies mandatory contract provisions under the Residential Building Work Contracts and Dispute Resolution Act 2016. Commencement:16 December 2016
- Protection work Determination (PDF, 170.7 KB)
Specifies when an owner must perform protection work required under the Building Act 2016 - v1.1 October 2018. Commencement: 15 October 2018
- Referral to function control authorities Determination (PDF, 383.5 KB)
Specifies the process for making referrals to Function Control Authorities. Commencement: 5 December 2016
- Short or medium term visitor accommodation Determination (PDF, 125.9 KB)
Specifies additional requirements and obligations for premises used for short or medium term visitor accommodation. Commencement: 1 July 2018
- Special circumstances for expired approvals Determination (PDF, 246.5 KB)
Director's Determination - Special circumstances when expired approvals may be accepted. Commencement: 15 August 2019
- Special fire hazard materials Determination (PDF, 152.4 KB)
Specifies special fire hazard materials for certain premises under the Building Act 2016. Commencement: 12 December 2016
- Temporary occupancy permit Determination (PDF, 363.2 KB)
Specifies requirements for grant a temporary occupancy permit, when a permit can be refused, technical standards and use/maintenance of temporary structures. Commencement: 5 December 2018
Building in hazardous areas Determinations
- Directors Determination - Application of Requirements for Building in Bushfire prone areas - 2021 (PDF, 352.2 KB)
Specifies types of low risk work in bushfire-prone areas considered notifiable work and subject to specific controls. Commenced: 12 April 2021
- Directors Determination - Bushfire Hazard Areas - 2021 (PDF, 477.3 KB)
Specifies requirements for building or demolition work in bushfire-prone areas after certain provisions of the Tasmanian Planning Scheme have commenced. Commenced:12 April 2021
- Directors Determination - Coastal Erosion Hazard Areas - 2021 (PDF, 360.3 KB)
Specifies requirements for building or demolition work in coastal erosion hazard areas. Commenced: 12 April 2021
- Directors Determination - Coastal Inundation Hazard Areas - 2021 (PDF, 357.6 KB)
Specifies requirements for building or demolition work in coastal inundation (flood) hazard areas. Commenced: 12 April 2021
- Directors Determination - Landslip Hazard Areas - 2021 (PDF, 388.9 KB)
Specifies requirements for building or demolition work in landslip hazard areas. Commenced: 12 April 2021
- Directors Determination - Riverine Inundation Hazard Areas - 2021 (PDF, 326.0 KB)
Specifies requirements for building and demolition work in riverine inundation (flood) hazard areas. Commenced: 12 April 2021
- Application of requirements building bushfire-prone areas Determination (PDF, 183.7 KB)
Specifies types of low risk work in bushfire-prone areas considered notifiable work and subject to specific controls. Commenced: 16 March 2020
- Requirements for building in bushfire-prone areas Determination (PDF, 362.2 KB)
Specifies transitional requirements for building in bushfire-prone areas. Commenced: 16 March 2020
Certificates of accreditation
- CBOS Certificate of Accreditation Eljen GSF ST 1546 3 2017.PDF (PDF, 665.6 KB)
Accreditation Certificate for the Eljen A42 GSF sand filter with full liner, associated septic tank and pump chamber
- DOC/16/70149 CoA Graf EPro 15 One (PDF, 699.7 KB)
CBOS approved Certificate of Accreditation for Graf EPro 15 One aerated waste water treatment system
- DOC/20/10827 CoA Econocycle Eco Pro Concrete and Poly (PDF, 642.7 KB)
CBOS approved Certificate of Accreditation for Econocycle Eco Pro Concrete (10EP) and Poly (10EP)
- DOC/18/75441 CoA Econocycle ENC10-1 ENC10-2 ENP10-2 (PDF, 1.8 MB)
CBOS approved Certificate of Accreditation for Econocycle ENC10-1, ENC10-2 and ENP10-2 aerated waste water treatment system. Valid from 2018 to 2023.
- DOC/19/35195 CoA EnviroTas 10ANR AWTS (PDF, 1.5 MB)
CBOS approved Certificate of Accreditation for EnviroTas 10ANR aerated waste water treatment system
- DOC/20/66067 CoA Fuji Clean ACE 1200 (PDF, 665.1 KB)
CBOS approved Certificate of Accreditation for Fuji Clean ACE 1200 aerated waste water treatment system
- DOC/16/84418 CoA Fuji Clean CE1500EX (PDF, 928.7 KB)
CBOS approved Certificate of Accreditation for Fuji Clean CE1500EX aerated waste water treatment system
- DOC/16/69061 CoA Graf EPro 15 Three O+ (PDF, 782.3 KB)
CBOS approved Certificate of Accreditation for Graf EPro 15 Three O+ aerated waste water treatment system
- DOC/20/52816 CoA Ozzi Kleen RP10 (PDF, 912.6 KB)
CBOS approved Certificate of Accreditation for Ozzi Kleen RP10 aerated waste water treatment system
- DOC/17/25799 CoA Ozzi Kleen RP10A+ AWTS (PDF, 552.5 KB)
CBOS approved Certificate of Accreditation for Ozzi Kleen RP10A+ aerated waste water treatment system
- DOC/20/89089 CoA Taylex Advanced Blower System Concrete ABS 1500 and Poly ABS 1500 (PDF, 1.8 MB)
CBOS approved Certificate of Accreditation for Taylex ABS Concrete 1500 (10EP) and Poly 1500 (10EP) onsite wastewater management system
- Everhard Aqua Advanced Systems - Concrete and Poly (PDF, 956.7 KB)
On site waste water management system
- FOL/15/4057 CoA Krystel Kleer Wastewater Treatment Poly ADV 5000 (PDF, 467.5 KB)
CBOS approved Certificate of Accreditation for Krystel Kleer aerated waste water treatment system
- BSR0559-2013CoA Clivus Multrum CM (PDF, 463.9 KB)
Certificate of Accreditation - On-site Waste Water Management System, Waterless Composting Toilet System Models CM8, CM10, CM14, CM20, CM40 and CM60, Clivus Multrum Treatment System, Manufactured by BICO Pty Ltd, trading as Clivus Multrum Australia
- DOC/20/1342 CoA Ecoflo Waste Water Management P/L (PDF, 296.8 KB)
Certificate of Accreditation - Models CM8, 10,14,20 & 40 - Ecoflo Waste Water Management P/L - Waterless Composting Toilet System
- BSR0632-2013-CoA-Ecolet-Non-Electric,-Manual,-Automatic-and-Antomatic-XL.pdf (PDF, 620.7 KB)
Certificate of Accreditation - On-site Waste Water Management System, Waterless Composting Toilet System, Models Ecolet Non-electric, Manual Automatic and Automatic XL, Ecolet Treatment System, Manufactured by BICO Pty Ltd, trading as Clivus Multrum Australia
- DOC/18/4605 CoA Kiel Industries Rota Loo RL650 RL950 (PDF, 2.0 MB)
Certificate of Accreditation - Kiel Industries P/L - Rota Loo RL650 and RL950 Waterless Composting Toilet System
- BSR0453-2013 CoA Nature Loo Classic 650 750 100 (PDF, 2.5 MB)
Certificate of Accreditation - Nature Loo Classic 650, 750, 1000 - water free composting toilet system
- BSR0368-2013 CoA Nature Loo Classic 850 (PDF, 734.0 KB)
Certificate of Accreditation - Nature Loo Classic 850 - water free composting toilet system
- DOC/20/84144 CoA Green Loo GL90 (PDF, 404.5 KB)
Certificate of Accreditation for Green Loo GL90 Waterless Composting Toilet system
- DOC/18/73348 CoA Green Loo GT120 GT 330 Amended (PDF, 914.1 KB)
Certificate of Accreditation for Green Loo GT120 and GT 330 waterless composting toilet system
- DOC/20/75527 CoA Green Loo OZ E POD (PDF, 741.6 KB)
Certificate of Accreditation for Green Loo OZ-E-POD (2EP Max) waterless composting toilet system
- BSR0561-2010 CoA SunMar 2000AF & 3000AF (PDF, 2.5 MB)
Certificate of Accreditation - On-site Waste Water Management System, Sun-Mar Centrex Water Free Composting Toilet System Models 2000 AF and 3000 AF, Manufactured by Sun-Mar Corporation, Canada, Supplied by Australasian Connections Pty Ltd, Trading as Ecoflo Water Management
- BSR0561-2013-CoA-Sun-Mar-Centrex-2000-AF-NE-and-Sun-Mar-Centrex-3000-AF-NE.pdf (PDF, 1.4 MB)
Certificate of Accreditation, On-site Waste Water Management System, Waterless Composting Toilet System, Sun-Mar-Centrex 2000AF NE and Sun-Mar Centrex 3000 AF NE
- BSR0452-2013 CoA Sun-Mar Excel (PDF, 1.1 MB)
Certificate of Accreditation - On-site Waste Water Management System, Sun Mar Excel and Sun-Mar Excel NE Water Free / Waterless Composting Toilet System, Manufactured by Sun-Mar Corporation, Canada, Supplied by Australasian Connections Pty Ltd, trading as Ecoflo Water Management
- DOC/21/6316 CoA Eljen Geotextile Sand Filter GSPSFWL amended (PDF, 585.3 KB)
Amended Certificate of Accreditation for Eljen Geotextile Sand Filter GSPSFWL. Valid until 20 November 2024.
- DOC/20/50374 CoA Gough Hybrid Toilet System flow to ground (PDF, 1.6 MB)
Certificate of Accreditation - Gough Plastics Hybrid Toilet System - flow to ground, Models 6P Single Pedestal; 10P Single Pedestal; 25P Single Pedestal; 25P Double Pedestal; 50P Double Pedestal; 75P Three Pedestal; 100P Four Pedestal; and 150P Six Pedestal- On-site Waste Water Management System
- DOC/20/50369 CoA Gough Hybrid with holding tank (PDF, 1.3 MB)
Certificate of Accreditation - Gough Plastics Hybrid Toilet System with Holding Tank, Models 6P Single Pedestal; 10P Single Pedestal; 25P Single Pedestal; 25P Double Pedestal; 50P Double Pedestal; 75P Three Pedestal; 100P Four Pedestal; and 150P Six Pedestal - On-site Waste Water Management System
- DOC/19/86571 CoA Eljen Geotextile Sand Filter System GSPSFWL (PDF, 234.2 KB)
Certificate of Accreditation - Eljen Geotextile Sand Filer System GSPSFWL onsite waste water management system
- FOL/16/5175 CoA A&A Worm Farm Waste System 2016 (PDF, 505.6 KB)
Certificate of Accreditation - A&A Worm Farm Waste Systems Pty Ltd - Models PT 3000 LG, PT 3000LP, CT3000LG, CT3000LP, CT3200LG, CT3600LG, CT3600LP, CT5000LG, CT5000LP
- DOC/17/61420 CoA WormSmart AWSP 2017 (PDF, 193.9 KB)
Certificate of Accreditation - WormSmart - Model AWSP 2017 for use as an onsite waste water management system (hybrid) Model AWSP 1800PF-3000 & 4000L
- DOC/21/6300 CoA Advanced Enviro-Septic AES SPD-38 (PDF, 1.0 MB)
Extension to the original Certificate of Accreditation for Advanced Enviro-Septic AES - Aug 2015
Codes of practice
- Occupational Licensing (Building Surveyors) Code of Practice 2018 (PDF, 306.7 KB)
Standards of conduct and professionalism expected from building surveyors in Tasmania
- Occupational Licensing (Classification of Electrical Work) Code of Practice 2018 (PDF, 200.2 KB)
Code of Practice classifies what is electrical work and severely defective electrical work
- Fit and Proper Code of Practice 2010 (PDF, 146.5 KB)
Sets the 'fit and proper' requirement for contractors or practitioners if getting or keeping a licence under the Occupational Licensing Act 2005
- Occupational Licensing (Electricity Consumption Metering) Code of Practice 2022 (PDF, 375.9 KB)
This document will supersede the Electricity Consumption Metering Safety Requirements Tas 2017 which apply to anyone performing electrical work relating to consumption metering.
Commencement date: 2 May 2023
- Occupational Licensing (Supervision of Prescribed Work) Code of Practice 2022 (PDF, 719.7 KB)
The COP sets the minimum supervision requirements in the performance of prescribed work (electrical, plumbing, gas-fitting). This document supersedes the Supervision of Prescribed Work Code of Practice 2019.
- Occupational Licensing (Standards of Electrical Work) Code of Practice 2017 (PDF, 718.5 KB)
Sets the minimum standards for electrical work; electrical compliance labelling for transportable structures and vehicles; defective electrical work reporting and notification
- Standards of Gas-fitting Work Code of Practice 2019 (PDF, 135.4 KB)
Code of Practice setting the minimum standards for gas-fitting work in Tasmania
- Standards of Plumbing Work Code of Practice 2019 (PDF, 184.4 KB)
Sets the minimum standards for plumbing work in Tasmania
Determinations - supporting documents
- Checklist - Director's Determination Categories of Building and Demolition Work (PDF, 203.0 KB)
Supporting checklist to use with the Director's Determination - Categories of building and demolition work
- Guide to approved forms - plumbing work (PDF, 106.6 KB)
Commonly used approved forms for plumbing work in Tasmania
- Index to Director's Determination on Categories of Building and Demolition Work (PDF, 112.5 KB)
Index to use with the Director's Determination on Categories of Building and Demolition Work (common work types only)
- List of approved forms - Building Act and Regulations 2016 (PDF, 243.6 KB)
List of forms approved by the Director of Building Control under the Building Act 2016 and Building Regulations 2016
- List of changes - Approved Forms - Building Act 2016 and Building Regulations 2016 (PDF, 81.3 KB)
List of changes to forms approved under the Building Act 2016 and Building Regulations 2016
- List of changes - Director's Determination Categories of Building and Demolition Work (PDF, 69.6 KB)
Supporting document listing changes to the Director's Determination - Categories of building or demolition work
- List of changes - Director's Determination Plumbing Work (PDF, 57.8 KB)
Supporting document listing changes to the Director's Determination - Categories of plumbing work
Electrical publications
- Electrical Standards and Safety Regulatory Guide - Notices of Defective Electrical Work (NDEWs) (PDF, 238.8 KB)
This Regulatory Guide provides information for electrical contractors about what to do when they receive a Notice of Defective Electrical Work.
- Solar inverters with integrated DC isolators – Certification extension period - Regulatory Guide (PDF, 115.9 KB)
Regulatory Guide that communicates a statement that solar inverters incorporating DC isolators do not require certification to AS/NZS 4777.2:2020 to be sold or installed in member jurisdictions across Australia until 30 June 2022.
- ERAC Compliance Guide - ASNZS 4777.2 - Certification extension period - DC isolators in inverters.pdf (PDF, 206.8 KB)
Statement from the Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council (ERAC) and the Standing Committee of Officials (SCO) of the Electrical Equipment Safety System (EESS) on issues related to DC isolator certification requirements for DC isolators in solar PV inverters incorporating DC isolators.
- AS/NZS 5033:2021 Frequently asked questions (FAQ) (PDF, 96.3 KB)
This document provides a list of answers to questions regarding AS/NZS 5033:2021 to ensure a consistent approach across Australia and New Zealand when applying the requirements within the particular Standard.
- Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council Advisory Note - Multiple Mode Inverters Stand-alone Operation (PDF, 202.0 KB)
Advisory note published by the Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council (ERAC) on multiple mode inverters (MMI) that are connected to solar and battery systems and the requirements when the stand alone (back-up) supply is operational.
- Occupational Licensing (High Voltage Electrical Work - Certification and Energisation) Code of Practice 2021 (PDF, 1.1 MB)
Code of Practice that specifies obligations, processes and restrictions regarding the inspection, testing, certification and approval to energise high voltage equipment.
- Advisory Note - Occupational Licensing (Approved Forms - Electrical) (PDF, 365.3 KB)
Advisory Note that specifies the electrical work forms and certificates required under the Occupational Licensing Act 2005 that have been approved by the Administrator of Occupational Licensing.
- High Voltage Electrical Work - Certificate of Compliance - Template.docx (Word, 21.3 KB)
- Guide on Solar Panel Installations (Photovoltaic) (PDF, 680.9 KB)
Information guide on installing solar panels including building and electrical requirements
- Using electricity safely in caravans and tents (PDF, 1.6 MB)
Information on using electricity safely in caravans and tents. Includes connecting caravans to a electricity supply, using supply extension leads and electrical safety for caravan owners.
- Installing solar panels in your home Fact Sheet (PDF, 192.3 KB)
Information for home owners on installing photovoltaic solar panels systems. Note this information is not about solar hot water systems.
- Selling second hand electrical articles Fact Sheet (PDF, 387.2 KB)
Information on selling second hand electrical items
- Information for electrical contractors and nominated managers Regulatory Guide (PDF, 147.7 KB)
Information to help electrical contractors and nominated managers comply with Occupational Licensing Act 2005 and Occupational Licensing (Electrical Work) Regulations 2018
- Ensuring your electrical equipment complies with the Electrical Safety System (EESS) Fact Sheet (PDF, 237.1 KB)
Information on electrical equipment compliance with the Electrical Equipment Safety System
- CBOS Electrical Compliance Guide Prefabricated structures (PDF, 251.7 KB)
Electrical Compliance Guide on prefabricated structures in Tasmania
- Battery Energy Storage System Installation requirements (PDF, 268.2 KB)
This document explains restrictions which apply to locations and proximity of equipment to Battery Energy Storage Systems. (BESS)
- Checklist - Recommended Maintenance for Solar Energy Systems (PDF, 169.2 KB)
Checklist for the recommended maintenance on solar energy systems
Electricity Standards and Safety Compliance Guides
- CBOS Electrical Compliance Guide - Residual Current Devices (RCDs) (PDF, 400.7 KB)
Electrical Compliance Guide on Residual Current Devices (RCDs) - July 2022
- CBOS Electrical Compliance Guide - DC Solar Cables.pdf (PDF, 128.3 KB)
Electrical Compliance Guide on Solar DC Cables from June 2022
- ESS - Electricity- Reporting Guide - Reporting unsafe electrical installations.pdf (PDF, 219.6 KB)
Information on reporting requirements for unsafe electrical installations
- Electricity Standards and Safety Advisory Note 4 - Requirements for dc connectors in solar installations (PDF, 961.6 KB)
Information on safety installation requirements for d.c. connectors in solar installations
- Electricity Standards and Safety Advisory Note 3 - Electricity consumption metering installation requirements (PDF, 249.5 KB)
Information on electricity consumption metering installation requirements
- Plumbing Advisory Note - PVC pipe and fittings - solvent weld jointing (PDF, 232.3 KB)
PVC Pipe and Fittings - Solvent Weld Jointing v1.1 - Plumbing Standards Advisory Note
- Plumbing Regulation Advisory Note - Water services - plastic pipes and fittings (PDF, 291.3 KB)
Water Services - Plastic Pipes and Fittings - Plumbing Regulation Advisory Note
- Plumbing Regulation Advisory Note - Using tanks for storing drinking water (PDF, 290.8 KB)
Using tanks for storing drinking water - Plumbing Regulation Advisory Note
Examples design documentation
- Schedule 1 Single Storey (PDF, 3.5 MB)
Example for Schedule 1 Single Storey design in Tasmania. This is an example only.
- Schedule 1 Two Storey (PDF, 5.7 MB)
Example for Schedule 1 Two Storey design in Tasmania. This is an example only.
- Schedule 3 Plan As Constructed (PDF, 90.3 KB)
Example for Schedule 3 Plan As Constructed design in Tasmania. This is an example only.
Fact Sheets
- Builders changes under Building Act Fact Sheet (PDF, 360.5 KB)
Information on the Building Act 2016 and the changes to the building approval process
- Building in bushfire, landslip and flood hazard areas Fact Sheet - Building Act 2000 (PDF, 265.3 KB)
Outlines the transitional laws relating to building in bushfire, landslip and flood prone areas still apply under the former Building Act 2000 and Building Regulations 2014.
- Building practitioners changes to accreditation Fact Sheet (PDF, 339.3 KB)
Information on how the change for Tasmanian building practitioners from being licensed to being accredited
- Building requirements for hazardous areas transitional provisions Fact Sheet (PDF, 257.8 KB)
Information on requirements changes when building in areas which are subject to natural hazards
- Changes to Building Regulations 2016 Fact Sheet (PDF, 255.3 KB)
Information on changes to the Building Regulations 2016 including high risk building products, low risk building work, reporting authorities, maintenance records on essential building services, building permits in bushfire prone areas and occupancy permits for farm sheds
- Checklist - owner responsibilities for building work approvals Fact Sheet (PDF, 1.5 MB)
Checklist for building work approval process in Tasmania. Information to help owners understand their responsibilities before, during and after building works.
- Condensation in Roofs Fact Sheet (PDF, 204.8 KB)
Information on condensation controls (insulation and ventilation) in roofs
- Construction and approval Standard for stand by gas systems on natural gas installations (PDF, 295.8 KB)
Information on construction and approval standard for 'Stand By' gas systems on natural gas installations
- Consumer guide to low risk building and plumbing work Fact Sheet (PDF, 131.0 KB)
Information for consumers on what you can build without a building permit
- Ensuring your electrical equipment complies with the Electrical Safety System (EESS) Fact Sheet (PDF, 237.1 KB)
Information on electrical equipment compliance with the Electrical Equipment Safety System
- Essential building services Fact Sheet (PDF, 123.3 KB)
Information on changes to the annual assessment and displaying Form 56 requirement as well as creating a maintenance schedule
- Expired building permits Fact Sheet (PDF, 191.1 KB)
Information on expired building, plumbing and demolition permits in Tasmania
- Information for electrical contractors and nominated managers Regulatory Guide (PDF, 147.7 KB)
Information to help electrical contractors and nominated managers comply with Occupational Licensing Act 2005 and Occupational Licensing (Electrical Work) Regulations 2018
- Installation of Temperature Control Devices (PDF, 184.2 KB)
This fact sheet is intended to help clarify when a temperature control device is required to be installed to a heated water installation.
- Installing solar panels in your home Fact Sheet (PDF, 192.3 KB)
Information for home owners on installing photovoltaic solar panels systems. Note this information is not about solar hot water systems.
- Insurance claims and building contracts Fact Sheet (PDF, 136.9 KB)
Explains insurance claims, building repairs and when a contract is needed under the Building Work Contracts and Dispute Resolution Act 2016
- Low risk work by an owner or competent person Fact Sheet (PDF, 183.7 KB)
Checklist to help owners avoid problems when building low risk work
- Manual bucketing greywater Fact Sheet (PDF, 171.1 KB)
Information on how to safety transfer greywater using a bucket
- Owner builder work Fact Sheet (PDF, 246.0 KB)
Information on the types of owner builder work that can be performed in Tasmania
- Plumbers changes to the Building Act Fact Sheet (PDF, 265.5 KB)
Information on changes to the Building Act and the risk-based approach to plumbing approvals in Tasmania
- Repairing your house after a flood Fact Sheet (PDF, 5.4 MB)
Information for consumers about fixing your house after flood damage
- Roof drainage endorsement Fact Sheet (PDF, 127.5 KB)
Explains new restricted drainage endorsement option for building licences in Tasmania
- Selling second hand electrical articles Fact Sheet (PDF, 387.2 KB)
Information on selling second hand electrical items
- Sheds and similar structures - Building Act 2016 Fact Sheet (PDF, 219.8 KB)
Information on building sheds in Tasmania
- Shipping containers Fact Sheet (PDF, 165.6 KB)
Information on re-using shipping containers as buildings and sheds in Tasmania
- Tiny houses Fact Sheet (PDF, 230.9 KB)
Information on building 'Tiny houses' in Tasmania
- Universal Access Fact Sheet (PDF, 163.0 KB)
Information on design concepts to make a building more usable for people with a range of disabilities (physical or sensory)
- Using tanks for storing drinking water Fact Sheet (PDF, 224.7 KB)
Information on keeping your drinking water supply safe and healthy in tanks
Gas Act 2000 annual reports
- Gas Act 2000 - Annual Report 2020 (PDF, 1.2 MB)
Tasmanian Gas Act 2000 - Annual Report 2020
- Gas Act 2000 - Annual Report 2020 (Word, 453.1 KB)
- Gas Act 2000 - Annual Report 2019 (PDF, 941.0 KB)
Tasmanian Gas Act 2000 - Annual Report 2019
- Gas Act 2000 - Annual Report 2019 (Word, 620.5 KB)
- Gas Act 2000 - Annual Report 2018 (PDF, 822.3 KB)
Tasmanian Gas Act 2000 - Annual Report 2018
- Gas Act 2000 - Annual Report 2018 (Word, 621.5 KB)
- Gas Act 2000 - Annual Report 2017 (PDF, 1.3 MB)
Tasmanian Gas Act 2000 - Annual Report 2017
- Gas Act 2000 - Annual Report 2017 (Word, 687.1 KB)
Gas publications
- CBOS Technical Compliance Guide - Clearances from gas cooking appliances to rangehoods and exhaust fans.pdf (PDF, 237.4 KB)
Compliance Guide that provides information on the clearances required between rangehoods and exhaust fans installed above domestic gas cooking appliances.
- CBOS Gas Safety Compliance Guide - Open flued heater prohibition.pdf (PDF, 251.6 KB)
Gas Standards and Safety Compliance Guide providing information on the prohibition of sale and supply of open flued gas heaters to apply within Tasmania from 1 December 2022.
- Guide for new gas-fitters Tasmania (PDF, 830.5 KB)
Information guide to help gas-fitters understand and meet obligations under Gas Act 2019 and Gas Regulations 2021.
- Gas pipeline planning corridor (PDF, 340.9 KB)
Brochure on the Tasmanian gas pipeline planning corridor
- Storing and using LP Gas at public events (PDF, 1001.9 KB)
How to safely store and use LP Gas at public events
- Nautral gas supply emergencies - guide for converting complex gas installations (PDF, 1.1 MB)
Information Sheet - Natural gas supply emergencies and converting complex gas installations
- Construction and approval Standard for stand by gas systems on natural gas installations (PDF, 295.8 KB)
Information on construction and approval standard for 'Stand By' gas systems on natural gas installations
- Type B Statement of Compliance (PDF, 236.1 KB)
Form - Statement of Compliance - Type B gas appliance. Declaration must be completed on commissioning day. Copies must be sent to: DGS, appliance owner & gas supplier within 48 hours
- Application for Acceptance (PDF, 454.6 KB)
Form - Application for acceptance - complex/prescribed standard gas installation. Must be signed and sent to the Director of Gas Safety 14 days before the proposed commissioning date.
- Type B Gas Appliance Commissioned Settings (PDF, 317.5 KB)
Commissioned settings checklist for gas appliances in Tasmania
- Type B Application for acceptance (PDF, 250.8 KB)
Form - Application for acceptance for Type B gas appliance. Must be signed and sent to Director of Gas Safety, 14 days before the proposed commissioning date
- Badly ventilated gas flues RV users Fact Sheet V2 (FS132) (PDF, 180.2 KB)
Information on how to safely use/ventilate gas in a caravan or campervan
- Natural gas installations and bushfires Fact Sheet V2 (FS133) (PDF, 218.9 KB)
What to do when there is a bushfire and you have a natural gas connected
- Butane Cartridge Cookers Fact Sheet V2 (FS135) (PDF, 223.6 KB)
How to safely use a butane cartridge cooker
- Domestic Biogas Systems Fact Sheet V2 (FS136) (PDF, 422.7 KB)
What you need to know about domestic biogas systems
- Guide for gas appliances air requirements Fact Sheet V3.1 (FS137) (PDF, 452.4 KB)
Information guide for gas installation and designers about gas appliance air requirements in accordance with AS/NZS 5601.1:2013 Gas installations
- Gas Pipelines Awareness Guidance Note V4 (GN023) (PDF, 189.2 KB)
Information on safely digging near gas pipes - Dial Before You Dig
- Gas installations biogas facilities Guidance Note V2 (GN106) (PDF, 371.8 KB)
A guide to help in the design of biogas facilities, where biogas is collected or conditioned
- Biogas gas composition certificate Guidance Note V2 (GN107) (PDF, 276.8 KB)
Certification acceptance requirements for fuel gas composition to be used in a biogas or industrial 'off gas' process supplying a gas installation
- Guidelines for development submission gas installation safety management systems Guidelines V3 (GN109) (PDF, 681.8 KB)
General information for an applicant who is required to prepare a gas safety management system for a complex gas installation
- Guideline for the use of trenchless techniques when installing gas consumer piping systems - Gas Safety Act V3.0 (PDF, 171.7 KB)
Guide for contractors who intend to use trenchless techniques when installing plastic gas consumer piping systems not exceeding 200 kPa gas supply pressure
- (IS156) Gas installation with buried gas pipes public land Information Sheet V4 (PDF, 164.1 KB)
Guide to help if you are considering installing buried consumer gas piping and Type A gas appliances in public land
- Mandatory flame safeguards on cookers Fact Sheet (PDF, 101.7 KB)
Information on mandatory flame safeguards on domestic cookers in Tasmania
- E Systems AS3814 Risk Assessment Procedure (PDF, 214.5 KB)
Resource tool - Suggested risk assessment procedure produced by e-systems
- E Systems AS3814 V2 List of Significant Hazards (Xls, 35.7 KB)
- Automotive gas fitting work monthly return - Regulation 79 Gas Safety Regulations (Word, 40.8 KB)
- Tasmanian Gas Industry Audit Policy - Gas Safety Act 2019 (PDF, 884.0 KB)
Tasmanian Gas Industry Audit Policy - Gas Safety Act 2019
- GIS21-Hot Tapping Guidelines-V3.1-Gas Safety Act 2019.pdf (PDF, 46.6 KB)
Hot Tapping Guidelines
Guidelines
- Directors Guidelines - Relocating existing buildings (PDF, 175.4 KB)
Technical requirements on relocating and re-erecting an existing building on a new site.
- Guide for new gas-fitters Tasmania (PDF, 830.5 KB)
Information guide to help gas-fitters understand and meet obligations under Gas Act 2019 and Gas Regulations 2021.
- Directors Guidelines - Processes for changing building surveyor (PDF, 137.6 KB)
Information guide on the processes for changing building surveyor for an ongoing project
- Condensation in Buildings - Tasmanian Designers Guide v2 (PDF, 7.0 MB)
Designers guide to condensation in buildings. This guide must be read in conjunction with the National Construction Code (NCC). All example diagrams in this Guide are diagrammatic only.
- Director's Guidelines - obligation to upgrade existing buildings (PDF, 183.5 KB)
Guidance on extensions to or upgrades of existing buildings to comply with the Building Act 2016, Building Regulations 2016 and the current National Construction Code
- Director's Guidelines - Section 53 application 3 year period (PDF, 232.0 KB)
Guidance Note on the application of 3 year time frame under the Building Act 2016
- Information Guide - Building Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2018 (PDF, 238.2 KB)
A summary of the changes to building legislation - Building (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2018
- Guide to Building Act 2016 (PDF, 837.6 KB)
For use by people whose work is directly affected by the Building Act 2016. This includes local council staff, builders, owner builders, building surveyors, architects, building designers and plumbing certifiers.
- Guide to Standards and Tolerances 2017 (PDF, 4.8 MB)
Reference document for acceptable workmanship standards in residential construction in Tasmania. Guide is based on technical standards and industry tolerances to describe what is considered an acceptable standard.
- Guidelines 6 Star Energy Efficiency Houses Oct 2014 GB382 (PDF, 752.7 KB)
Summary of the deemed-to-satisfy energy efficiency requirements under the National Construction Code for typical home with flat ceiling and pitched roof
- Guidance on the regulatory documents for disability access for premises and their application (PDF, 114.2 KB)
Revision of disability access information including identification of relevant regulatory documents to use in the design and construction of building
- Building Administration Fee and Industry Training Levy Guideline v1.0 (PDF, 83.4 KB)
Explains the difference between the Building Administration Fee and the Industry Training Levy
- Building Administration Fee Return Certificate 2019 (Xls, 21.2 KB)
- Aerated waste water treatment system guide May 2016 (PDF, 363.9 KB)
Information to help you make an informed choice when choosing the best aerated waste water treatment system (AWTS) and contractor to suit your needs
- Guidelines for determining plumbing category (PDF, 168.0 KB)
Guidelines to be read in conjunction with Director's Determination - Categories of Plumbing Work
- Guide for Plumbers (PDF, 1.0 MB)
Guide for plumbers about changes to the Building Act 2016
- Building Act - Guidelines - Inspection Plumbing Work Dec 2016 v1.0 (PDF, 165.7 KB)
Guide for permit authorities on plumbing work inspections
- Guide to domestic greywater reuse June 2017 (PDF, 5.0 MB)
Information on the acceptable methods for domestic greywater re-use or recycling in Tasmania
- Guidelines - Charged downpipes to rainwater tanks (PDF, 231.6 KB)
Guidelines relating to installing charged down pipes on buildings for drinking water.
- Director's Guidelines for onsite wastewater management systems (PDF, 512.7 KB)
Guidelines specifying how on-site waste water management systems can be designed to meet the National Construction Code. Also covers how to determine building works impacting on existing systems
- Guidelines - On-site wastewater rising main (PE) pipework requirements (PDF, 191.0 KB)
Pipework specifications required for Polyethylene Pipework (PE) when pumping primary treated effluent (black water)
- Electricity Consumption Metering Safety Requirements Tas 2017 (PDF, 468.5 KB)
This document applies to anyone performing electrical work relating to consumption metering
- Health Service Establishments Code 2012 (PDF, 531.6 KB)
Code applies to health service establishments defined in the Health Services Establishments Act 2006.Read this Code in conjunction with the National Construction Code.
- Early Childhood Centre and School Aged Care Facilities Code 2012 (PDF, 192.5 KB)
This Code applies to early childhood centres and school age care facilities approved under the Education and Care Services National Law (Tasmania) or licensed under the Child Care Act 2001
- Electrical Safety Management Scheme Development Specifications v2.0 Dec 2017 (PDF, 451.3 KB)
These specifications provide requirements the Regulator expects to see in an ESMS. Without including these provisions applicants cannot expect to receive an approval.
- Guideline - Protection work (PDF, 763.0 KB)
Guideline on protection work in Tasmania under the Building Act 2016
- Guideline - Dilapidated buildings (PDF, 597.9 KB)
Guideline to help Council General Managers and permit authorities understand their powers relating to dilapidated buildings in Tasmania
- Guide on Solar Panel Installations (Photovoltaic) (PDF, 680.9 KB)
Information guide on installing solar panels including building and electrical requirements
- Electrical safety for plumbers (PDF, 2.3 MB)
Advice for plumbers on the correct safety first approach to disconnecting water services when doing alterations and repairs.
Hazard Alerts
- CBOS ESS Hazard Alert - Floods - October 2022.pdf (PDF, 150.3 KB)
Hazard alert with information on gas and electricity safety for flood affected properties.
- CBOS Hazard Alert - explosion and fire risk associated with battery adaptors.pdf (PDF, 232.5 KB)
Hazard alert regarding the use of adaptors to allow after-market generic batteries to fit different products, particularly battery
chargers. - CBOS Hazard Alert - LG Battery Recall.pdf (PDF, 268.4 KB)
Hazard alert regarding LG energy storage systems and ESS batteries or a SolaX X-Cabinet, Power Station or Opal Storage system containing a recalled battery.
- Hazard Alert 1 - Polarity sensitive RCBO devices (PDF, 194.2 KB)
Hazard Alert for electricians on installation hazards with polarity sensitive RCBOs
- CBOS ESS Hazard Alert - Cable insulation (PDF, 324.9 KB)
Hazard Alert informing of the dangers of cable insulation which has deteriorated exposing live conductors.
- Hazard Alert - The detrimental effects on flued appliances when installing mechanical ventilation (exhaust fan) (PDF, 220.9 KB)
Hazard Alert on the detrimental effects on gas flued appliances when installing mechanical ventilation such as exhaust fans or range hoods
- Hazard Alert - Fire risk associated with tumble dryers - spontaneous combustion (PDF, 372.9 KB)
Hazard alert on the use of both commercial and domestic tumble dryers to dry items exposed to cooking fats and oils which can result in a fire
Licences and registrations
- Gratuitous work form (PDF, 454.0 KB)
Form to complete when doing work for no payment (gratuitous) plumbing and gas-fitting work in Tasmania
- Guide to CBOS online licensing services (PDF, 5.6 MB)
Guide to applying, renewing and changing occupational licensing services online in Tasmania.
- Referee statements (PDF, 561.5 KB)
Referee statement form used as part of a building services provider licence application in Tasmania
- Statement of Experience (PDF, 1.8 MB)
Form used as part of a building services provider licence application in Tasmania
- Statement of experience (Word, 16.1 KB)
Licensing Determinations
- Approved training courses Determination (PDF, 498.2 KB)
Determination under the Occupational Licensing Act 2005 specifying the approved training courses or competencies required to issue a licence, perform prescribed work or work under an exemption order for electricians, plumbers, gas-fitters and auto gas-fitters. Commenced: 14 November 2017
- Continuing Professional Development Determination (PDF, 202.0 KB)
Determination under the Occupational Licensing Act 2005 establishing requirements for licensed practitioners to perform Continuing Professional Development, including number of points required to be achieved, and what are appropriate training or learning activities. (It does not apply to licensed building services providers). Commenced: 19 December 2018
- Electrical work licence classes Determination (PDF, 457.0 KB)
Determination under the Occupational Licensing Act 2005 establishing electrical licence classes, their scope of work and minimum qualifications for a licence. Commenced: 7 December 2016
- Eligibility to be a Plumber Nominated Manager Determination (PDF, 122.0 KB)
Determination under the Occupational Licensing Act 2005 establishing eligibility requirements for nominated managers of plumbing contractor’s businesses. Commenced: 8 August 2011
- Endorsement for gas installations - Storage systems Determination (PDF, 132.7 KB)
Determination under the Occupational Licensing Act 2005 establishing transitional provisions to enable a gas-fitter, licensed under the former Plumbers and Gas-fitters Registration Act 1951, who doesn't have a current a current gas installations/storage systems - boats and caravans (LPG) to apply for an endorsement for this work. Commenced: 22 August 2017
- Gas-fitting work licence classes - Gas installation Determination (PDF, 684.1 KB)
Determination under the Occupational Licensing Act 2005 establishing gas-fitting licence classes, their scope of work and minimum qualifications for a licence. Commenced: 7 December 2016
- Gas-fitting work licence classes - Mobile & stationary engine Determination (PDF, 512.9 KB)
Determination under the Occupational Licensing Act 2005 establishing licence requirements (full or restricted) to install, service, repair gas fuel systems in motor vehicles, forklifts, mobile industrial equipment, and reciprocating stationary engines using LPG, CNG, LNG, NG or Biogas. Commenced: 7 December 2016
- Occupational Licensing (Building Services Work) Determination (PDF, 836.0 KB)
Determination under the Occupational Licensing Act 2005 establishing the requirements for Building Services Providers and owner builder permits. Includes minimum qualifications needed for a licence or permit; licence classes and their scope of work, insurance; licensing of business entities, Continuing Professional Development and Codes of Practice for licensees. Commences: 1 January 2022
- Plumbing work licence classes Determination (PDF, 353.8 KB)
Determination under the Occupational Licensing Act 2005 establishing plumbing work licence classes; licence requirements; continuing competencies; scope of work relating to each plumbing licence class; licence conditions and endorsements. Commenced: 8 May 2018
- Restricted roof drainage endorsement Determination (PDF, 179.6 KB)
Determination under the Occupational Licensing Act 2005 specifying requirements for licensed builders, applying for an endorsement to perform restricted roof drainage work that is a consequential or necessary component of associated building work. Commenced: 4 July 2018
- Time limit to apply for a licence Determination (PDF, 37.0 KB)
Determination under the Occupational Licensing Act 2005 specifiying the time limit to apply for a licence. Commenced: 23 December 2008
Notices
- Notice of Commencement of Standard AS NZS 3001.1 and 3001.2 2022.pdf (PDF, 80.4 KB)
Notice that Australian and New Zealand Standard, AS/NZS 3001:2022 Electrical installations – Connectable electrical installations and supply arrangements, parts 1 and 2, published on the 18th day of November 2022, shall commence in the State of Tasmania on the 20th day of November 2023.
- Notice of commencement electrical installations wiring rules (PDF, 290.8 KB)
Sets the commencement date (1 Jan 2019) for AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical installations (known as the Wiring Rules)
- Notice of commencement (Standards of Electrical Work) for generating sets 2017 (PDF, 147.1 KB)
Notice statement the commencement date (8 Nov 2017) for AS/NZS 3010:2017 Electrical Installations - Generating Sets
- Notice of Commencement of Standard AS NZS 3000 2018 Amendment 2.pdf (PDF, 66.1 KB)
Provides notice that Amendment 2 of the Australian and New Zealand Standard, AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical Installations “Wiring Rules”, published on the 30th day of April 2021, shall commence in the State of Tasmania on the 1st day of November 2021.
- Notice of Commencement of Standard AS NZS 3002 2021.pdf (PDF, 68.0 KB)
Provides notice that Australian and New Zealand Standard, AS/NZS 3002:2021 Electrical installations – Shows, carnivals and events published on the 25th day of June 2021, shall commence in the State of Tasmania on the 1st day of January 2022.
- Notice of Commencement of Standard AS NZS 5033 2021.pdf (PDF, 68.8 KB)
Provides notice that Australian and New Zealand Standard, AS/NZS 5033:2021 Installation and safety requirements for photovoltaic (PV) arrays, published on the 19th day of November 2021, shall commence in the State of Tasmania on the 1st day of June 2022.
- Occupational Licensing (General Insurance) Notice 2010 (PDF, 267.6 KB)
Specifies the insurance required to be held by licence holders under the Occupational Licensing Act 2005
Orders
- Occupational Licensing (Class 7b Farm sheds by owner) Exemption Order 2021 (PDF, 357.9 KB)
Order that determines and clarifies that certain owners are exempted from holding a builder licence, or an owner builder permit, for erecting Class 7b farm sheds.
- Occupational Licensing (Electrical Safety Inspection Service Exemption) Order 2013 (PDF, 294.6 KB)
Exemption of TechSafe from holding a contractor licence in Tasmania for the purposes of performing their inspection duties
- Occupational Licensing (Electrical Work Exemptions) Order 2018 (PDF, 490.1 KB)
Exempts a person, who carries out electrical work in accordance with clauses 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 of this Order, from having to hold a practitioner licence
- Occupational Licensing (Electrical Work - Trade's Assistant - Licensing Exemption) Order 2012 (PDF, 169.1 KB)
Exempting a trade's assistant from being required to hold a practitioner's licence if Clause 5 is met
- Occupational Licensing (Gas-fitting Exemption) Order 2018 (PDF, 375.3 KB)
Sets minimum requirements and conditions for specific gas-fitting work activities, which are exempt from having to hold a gas-fitting practitioner licence. Replaces Occupational Licensing (Gas-fitting Exemption) Order 2010 which is revoked.
- Occupational Licensing (Internal Combustion Engine Gas-fitting Work) Exemption Order 2019 (PDF, 72.4 KB)
Order determining persons (overseas-based and specifically trained as auto gas-fitters, or their assistants) exempt from holding a licence for performing gas-fitting work on stationary reciprocating engines - specified circumstances and equipment apply. Replaces 2013 Exemption Order (RD009)
- Occupational Licensing (Mechanical Services Refrigerated Air Conditioning Exemptions) Order 2010 (PDF, 129.0 KB)
Exempts specified plumber practitioners; plumber practitioners (restricted, certifier, certifier restricted) from having to be licensed until a specified date
- Occupational Licensing (Medical Gas Exemption) Order 2012 (PDF, 145.0 KB)
Exempts contractors, and classes of plumbing licence holders who are doing medical gas work, from being required to be licensed until a date determined by the Administrator of Occupational Licensing
- Occupational Licensing (Plumbing Exemptions) Order 2015 (PDF, 375.3 KB)
Order to exempt specified prescribed plumbing work, occupations, classes and specified persons
- Occupational Licensing (Solar panel site plans) Exemption Order 2021 (PDF, 338.9 KB)
An Order that determines that licensed electrical practitioners engaged to perform solar panel installations which are Notifiable Building Work or Permit Building Work are exempt from the requirement to hold a licence as a building designer to perform the associated solar panel site plan design work for the panel installation.
Safety Warning Notice
- Safety Warning Notice - Caravan owners agents manufacturers - water heaters on LP gas (PDF, 331.2 KB)
Safety Warning Notice for caravan owners, agents and manufacturers and the risk with LP gas on some water heater models.
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