Information on reporting requirements for unsafe electrical installations

Information on safety installation requirements for d.c. connectors in solar installations

Information on electricity consumption metering installation requirements

New Australian and New Zealand Standard published for battery storage systems

Information on changes to the DC isolator installation requirements

PVC Pipe and Fittings - Solvent Weld Jointing v1.1 - Plumbing Standards Advisory Note

Water Services - Plastic Pipes and Fittings - Plumbing Regulation Advisory Note

Using tanks for storing drinking water - Plumbing Regulation Advisory Note

Specifies Schedule 1 (plumbing installation use, monitoring, management); and accreditation (Section 18 of the Building Act 2016). Commencement: 12 December 2016

Specifies processes for the Building Administration Fee including calculations, payments, waivers and record keeping. Commencement: 22 July 2019

Specifies processes and requirements for building product accreditation for certain high risk products used in Tasmania. Commencement: 27 December 2017

Specifies types of building and demolition work (low risk, notifiable work, permit work) and who can do the work. Commencement: 12 March 2021

Specifies types of plumbing work (low risk, notifiable work, permit work) and who can do the work. Commencement: 8 May 2018

Specifies the expertise and qualifications for people who provide assessable item certificates as part of Schedule 1 of the Building Act 2016. Commencement: 14 November 2019

Specifies time periods and documents, Schedule 1, Schedule 2 and Schedule 3 under Building Act 2016. Commencement: 8 September 2017

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

Specifies testing, inspection and maintenance frequency of prescribed essential building services. Commencement:1 July 2017

Specifies mandatory contract provisions under the Residential Building Work Contracts and Dispute Resolution Act 2016. Commencement:16 December 2016

Specifies when an owner must perform protection work required under the Building Act 2016 - v1.1 October 2018. Commencement: 15 October 2018

Specifies the process for making referrals to Function Control Authorities. Commencement: 5 December 2016

Specifies additional requirements and obligations for premises used for short or medium term visitor accommodation. Commencement: 1 July 2018

Director's Determination - Special circumstances when expired approvals may be accepted. Commencement: 15 August 2019

Specifies special fire hazard materials for certain premises under the Building Act 2016. Commencement: 12 December 2016

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

Specifies requirements for building or demolition work in bushfire-prone areas after certain provisions of the Tasmanian Planning Scheme have commenced. Commenced: 16 March 2020

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

Specifies requirements for building or demolition work in coastal erosion hazard areas. Commenced: 16 March 2020

Specifies requirements for building or demolition work in coastal erosion hazard areas. Commenced:  12 April 2021

Specifies requirements for building or demolition work in coastal inundation (flood) hazard areas. Commenced: 16 March 2020

Specifies requirements for building or demolition work in coastal inundation (flood) hazard areas. Commenced: 12 April  2021

Specifies requirements for building or demolition work in landslip hazard areas. Commenced: 16 March 2020

Specifies requirements for building or demolition work in landslip hazard areas. Commenced:  12 April 2021

Specifies requirements for building and demolition work in riverine inundation (flood) hazard areas. Commenced: 16 March 2020

Specifies requirements for building and demolition work in riverine inundation (flood) hazard areas. Commenced:  12 April 2021

Specifies types of low risk work in bushfire-prone areas considered notifiable work and subject to specific controls. Commenced: 16 March 2020

Specifies types of low risk work in bushfire-prone areas considered notifiable work and subject to specific controls. Commenced:  12 April 2021

Specifies transitional requirements for building in bushfire-prone areas. Commenced: 16 March 2020

CBOS approved Certificate of Accreditation for Taylex ABS aerated waste water treatment system

CBOS approved Certificate of Accreditation for Taylex ABS Concrete 1500 (10EP) and Poly 1500 (10EP) onsite wastewater management system

CBOS approved Certificate of Accreditation for Ozzi Kleen RP10 aerated waste water treatment system

CBOS approved Certificate of Accreditation for Krystel Kleer aerated waste water treatment system

CBOS approved Certificate of Accreditation for Graf EPro 15 One aerated waste water treatment system

CBOS approved Certificate of Accreditation for Graf EPro 15 Three O+ aerated waste water treatment system

CBOS approved Certificate of Accreditation for Fuji Clean CE1500EX aerated waste water treatment system

CBOS approved Certificate of Accreditation for Fuji Clean ACE 1200 aerated waste water treatment system

CBOS approved Certificate of Accreditation for Ozzi Kleen RP10A+ aerated waste water treatment system

CBOS approved Certificate of Accreditation for EnviroTas 10ANR aerated waste water treatment system

CBOS approved Certificate of Accreditation for Econocycle ENC10-1, ENC10-2 and ENP10-2 aerated waste water treatment system. Valid from 2018 to 2023.

CBOS approved Certificate of Accreditation for Econocycle Eco Pro Concrete (10EP) and Poly (10EP)

On site waste water management system

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

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

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

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

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

Certificate of Accreditation - Models CM8, 10,14,20 & 40 - Ecoflo Waste Water Management P/L - Waterless Composting Toilet System

Certificate of Accreditation - Kiel Industries P/L - Rota Loo RL650 and RL950 Waterless Composting Toilet System

Certificate of Accreditation - Nature Loo Classic 850 - water free composting toilet system

Certificate of Accreditation - Nature Loo Classic 650, 750, 1000 - water free composting toilet system

Certificate of Accreditation for Green Loo GT120 and GT 330 waterless composting toilet system

Certificate of Accreditation for Green Loo GL90 Waterless Composting Toilet system

Certificate of Accreditation for Green Loo OZ-E-POD (2EP Max) waterless composting toilet system

Amended Certificate of Accreditation for Eljen Geotextile Sand Filter GSPSFWL. Valid until 20 November 2024.

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

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

Certificate of Accreditation - Eljen Geotextile Sand Filer System GSPSFWL onsite waste water management system

Certificate of Accreditation - A&A Worm Farm Waste Systems Pty Ltd - Models PT 3000 LG, PT 3000LP, CT3000LG, CT3000LP, CT3200LG, CT3600LG, CT3600LP, CT5000LG, CT5000LP

Certificate of Accreditation - WormSmart - Model AWSP 2017 for use as an onsite waste water management system (hybrid) Model AWSP 1800PF-3000 & 4000L

Extension to the original Certificate of Accreditation for Advanced Enviro-Septic AES - Aug 2015

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 2010.

Standards of conduct and professionalism expected from building surveyors in Tasmania

Sets the minimum standards for plumbing work in Tasmania

Sets the 'fit and proper' requirement for contractors or practitioners if getting or keeping a licence under the Occupational Licensing Act 2005

Sets the minimum standards for electrical work; electrical compliance labelling for transportable structures and vehicles; defective electrical work reporting and notification

Code of Practice classifies what is electrical work and severely defective electrical work

Code of Practice setting the minimum standards for gas-fitting work in Tasmania

Index to use with the Director's Determination on Categories of Building and Demolition Work (common work types only)

List of forms approved by the Director of Building Control under the Building Act 2016 and Building Regulations 2016

Supporting document listing changes to the Director's Determination - Categories of plumbing work

Supporting document listing changes to the Director's Determination - Categories of building or demolition work

Supporting checklist to use with the Director's Determination - Categories of building and demolition work

Extract from the National Construction Code of Australia - Volume 2 - Fire Safety Part 3.7

List of changes to forms approved under the Building Act 2016 and Building Regulations 2016

Commonly used approved forms for plumbing work in Tasmania

Information guide on installing solar panels including building and electrical requirements

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.

Information for home owners on installing photovoltaic solar panels systems. Note this information is not about solar hot water systems.

Information on selling second hand electrical items

Explains the new regulations relating selling LED lamps in Tasmania

Information to help electrical contractors and nominated managers comply with Occupational Licensing Act 2005 and Occupational Licensing (Electrical Work) Regulations 2008

Information on electrical equipment compliance with the Electrical Equipment Safety System

Explains the new regulations for DC isolators in Tasmania

Electrical Compliance Guide on prefabricated structures in Tasmania

This document explains restrictions which apply to locations and proximity of equipment to Battery Energy Storage Systems. (BESS)

Checklist for the recommended maintenance on solar energy systems

Example for Schedule 1 Single Storey design in Tasmania. This is an example only.

Example for Schedule 1 Two Storey design in Tasmania. This is an example only.

Example for Schedule 3 Plan As Constructed design in Tasmania. This is an example only.

Information on the Building Act 2016 and the changes to the building approval process

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.

Information on how the change for Tasmanian building practitioners from being licensed to being accredited

Information on requirements changes when building in areas which are subject to natural hazards

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

Information on changes to the Occupational Licensing (Electrical Work) Regulations 2018 and the Occupational Licensing (Classification of Electrical Work) Code of Practice 2018

Checklist for building work approval process in Tasmania. Information to help owners understand their responsibilities before, during and after building works.

Information on condensation controls (insulation and ventilation) in roofs

Information on construction and approval standard for 'Stand By' gas systems on natural gas installations

Information for consumers on what you can build without a building permit

Information on electrical equipment compliance with the Electrical Equipment Safety System

Information on changes to the annual assessment and displaying Form 56 requirement as well as creating a maintenance schedule

Information on expired building, plumbing and demolition permits in Tasmania

Information to help electrical contractors and nominated managers comply with Occupational Licensing Act 2005 and Occupational Licensing (Electrical Work) Regulations 2008

This fact sheet is intended to help clarify when a temperature control device is required to be installed to a heated water installation.

Information for home owners on installing photovoltaic solar panels systems. Note this information is not about solar hot water systems.

Explains insurance claims, building repairs and when a contract is needed under the Building Work Contracts and Dispute Resolution Act 2016

Explains the new regulations relating selling LED lamps in Tasmania

Checklist to help owners avoid problems when building low risk work

Information on how to safety transfer greywater using a bucket

Information on land application areas in relation to onsite wastewater design installations and the role of accreditation

Information on the types of owner builder work that can be performed in Tasmania

Information on changes to the Building Act and the risk-based approach to plumbing approvals in Tasmania

Information for consumers about fixing your house after flood damage

Explains new restricted drainage endorsement option for building licences in Tasmania

Information on selling second hand electrical items

Information on building sheds in Tasmania

Information on re-using shipping containers as buildings and sheds in Tasmania

Information on building 'Tiny houses' in Tasmania

Information on design concepts to make a building more usable for people with a range of disabilities (physical or sensory)

Information on keeping your drinking water supply safe and healthy in tanks

Tasmanian Gas Act 2000 - Annual Report 2020

Tasmanian Gas Act 2000 - Annual Report 2019

Tasmanian Gas Act 2000 - Annual Report 2018

Tasmanian Gas Act 2000 - Annual Report 2017

Information guide to help gas-fitters understand and meet obligations under Gas Act 2000 and Gas (Safety) Regulations 2014.

Brochure on the Tasmanian gas pipeline planning corridor

How to safely store and use LP Gas at public events

Information Sheet - Natural gas supply emergencies and converting complex gas installations

Information on construction and approval standard for 'Stand By' gas systems on natural gas installations

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

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.

Commissioned settings checklist for gas appliances in Tasmania

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

Information on how to safely use/ventilate gas in a caravan or campervan

What to do when there is a bushfire and you have a natural gas connected

How to safely use a butane cartridge cooker

What you need to know about domestic biogas systems

Information guide for gas installation and designers about gas appliance air requirements in accordance with AS/NZS 5601.1:2013 Gas installations

Information on safely digging near gas pipes - Dial Before You Dig

A guide to help in the design of biogas facilities, where biogas is collected or conditioned

Certification acceptance requirements for fuel gas composition to be used in a biogas or industrial 'off gas' process supplying a gas installation

General information for an applicant who is required to prepare a gas safety management system for a complex gas installation

Guide for contractors who intend to use trenchless techniques when installing plastic gas consumer piping systems not exceeding 200 kPa gas supply pressure

Guide to help if you are considering installing buried consumer gas piping and Type A gas appliances in public land

Information on mandatory flame safeguards on domestic cookers in Tasmania

Resource tool - Suggested risk assessment procedure produced by e-systems

Technical requirements on relocating and re-erecting an existing building on a new site.

Information guide to help gas-fitters understand and meet obligations under Gas Act 2000 and Gas (Safety) Regulations 2014.

Information guide on the processes for changing building surveyor for an ongoing project

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.

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

Guidance Note on the application of 3 year time frame under the Building Act 2016

A summary of the changes to building legislation - Building (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2018

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.

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.

Summary of the deemed-to-satisfy energy efficiency requirements under the National Construction Code for typical home with flat ceiling and pitched roof

Revision of disability access information including identification of relevant regulatory documents to use in the design and construction of building

Explains the difference between the Building Administration Fee and the Industry Training Levy

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 to be read in conjunction with Director's Determination - Categories of Plumbing Work

Guide for plumbers about changes to the Building Act 2016

Guide for permit authorities on plumbing work inspections

Information on the acceptable methods for domestic greywater re-use or recycling in Tasmania

Guidelines relating to installing charged down pipes on buildings for drinking water.

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

Pipework specifications required for Polyethylene Pipework (PE) when pumping primary treated effluent (black water)

This document applies to anyone performing electrical work relating to consumption metering

Code applies to health service establishments defined in the Health Services Establishments Act 2006.Read this Code in conjunction with the National Construction Code.

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

These specifications provide requirements the Regulator expects to see in an ESMS. Without including these provisions applicants cannot expect to receive an approval.

Guideline on protection work in Tasmania under the Building Act 2016

Guideline to help Council General Managers and permit authorities understand their powers relating to dilapidated buildings in Tasmania

Information guide on installing solar panels including building and electrical requirements

Advice for plumbers on the correct safety first approach to disconnecting water services when doing alterations and repairs.

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

Hazard Alert on the detrimental effects on gas flued appliances when installing mechanical ventilation such as exhaust fans or range hoods

Hazard Alert informing of the dangers of cable insulation which has deteriorated exposing live conductors.

Hazard Alert for electricians on installation hazards with polarity sensitive RCBOs

Guide to applying, renewing and changing occupational licensing services online in Tasmania.

Form used as part of a building services provider licence application in Tasmania

Referee statement form used as part of a building services provider licence application in Tasmania

Form to complete when doing work for no payment (gratuitous) plumbing and gas-fitting work in Tasmania

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

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. Commenced: 7 August 2019

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

Determination under the Occupational Licensing Act 2005 approving forms for use by electricians and contractors. Commenced: 7 December 2016

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

Determination under the Occupational Licensing Act 2005 establishing eligibility requirements for nominated managers of plumbing contractor’s businesses. Commenced: 8 August 2011

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

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

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

Determination under the Occupational Licensing Act 2005 setting out obligations regarding the process and minimum content of approved compliance certification. Commenced: 7 December 2016

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

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

Determination under the Occupational Licensing Act 2005 specifiying the time limit to apply for a licence. Commenced: 23 December 2008

Specifies the insurance required to be held by licence holders under the Occupational Licensing Act 2005

Notice statement the commencement date (8 Nov 2017) for AS/NZS 3010:2017 Electrical Installations - Generating Sets

Sets the commencement date (1 Jan 2019) for AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical installations (known as the Wiring Rules)

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)

Order to exempt specified prescribed plumbing work, occupations, classes and specified persons

Exemption of TechSafe from holding a contractor licence in Tasmania for the purposes of performing their inspection duties

Exempting a trade's assistant from being required to hold a practitioner's licence if Clause 5 is met

Exempts specified plumber practitioners; plumber practitioners (restricted, certifier, certifier restricted) from having to be licensed until a specified date

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

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.

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

Safety Warning Notice for caravan owners, agents and manufacturers and the risk with LP gas on some water heater models.