Building Information Certificates
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A Building Information Certificate (BIC) is a document issued by Council relating to existing works to a building. A BIC is usually requested by buyers or sellers of property before settlement to make sure that what is being bought or sold is not going to be the subject of action by Council.
Often a BIC is requested when work is undertaken without the appropriate approvals being issued by Council or a registered certifier. A BIC states that Council will not take any action for a period of 7 years to Order, or take proceedings for an Order, to have the building covered by the certificate to:
- be demolished, altered, added to or rebuilt or;
- resolve any encroachment by the building onto land under the control of Council.
Eligibility
A Building Information Certificate application can be requested for either a part or whole of a building and may be requested by:
- the owner of the property
- another person, with the consent of the owner of the property
- the purchaser of a property under a contract of sale (including the purchaser's solicitor or agent)
- a public authority that has notified the owner of its intention to apply for the certificate.
Class 1 & 10 Building
Documents and plans to be supplied with your Class 1 & 10 Building Information Certificate application:
- Fee quotation (please contact Ryde Certifiers to obtain a quote prior to lodgement)
- Completed Owners Consent form(PDF, 37KB)
- A statement providing a detailed description of the works the subject of this application
- Accurate architectural plans drawn to scale including a site plan, floor plans, elevations showing the works the subject of this application
- Survey report prepared by a registered surveyor indicating the distances of the development to the property boundaries
- Structural engineering certification by a registered structural engineer (if required)
- Smoke alarm certificate by a licensed electrician (if required)
- Bushfire report by a qualified consultant (if property bush fire prone)
- Sydney Water Approval (if required)
Additional documents and/or plans may also be required to be provided please contact Ryde Certifiers for confirmation.
How to Apply
Applications for a BIC are to be made via the NSW Planning Portal.
NSW Planning Portal
A Building Information Certificate application is to include an original or certified copy of a survey report and plan if it is related to residential zoned land. For land situated in other zones you may be required to provide a survey report.
The survey report and plan must represent the property and buildings as existing at the time of submitting the application. Additional information may also need to be provided (including building plans, specifications and certificates) to allow Council to assess the application.
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Contact Us
Contact Ryde Certifiers via rydecertifiers@ryde.nsw.gov.au or call 9952 8222.
Our experienced, accredited and qualified team of certifiers are available 5 days a week all year round.