Building Permits and Building Surveyors

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This is general advice and may not apply specifically to your property. For more detailed information on your personal circumstances please contact the Building Unit on (03) 5772 0333.

Generally speaking, any structure constructed over 10sq mtrs, will need a building permit - find out more on the Building and Plumbing Commission website - When is a Building Permit needed?

Building Surveyors must be appointed by the property owner or an agent of the owner. They issue building permits and by law they are required to ensure any building works meet the requirements of the National Construction Code and other laws.

Murrindindi Council has Building Surveyors you can employ for these services - or you can choose to appoint a Private Building Surveyor.

Building Surveyors

The role of the Building Surveyor is to ensure that your building is being built to the relevant Codes and Standards to ensure the building is safe to live in. Building Surveyors are professionals trained in understanding the building process. They are responsible for issuing building permits, carrying out mandatory inspections during the build process and having the authority to take enforcement action to ensure building work complies with regulatory requirements and standards.

You will need to appoint a Building Surveyor for any project that requires a Building Permit. So the surveying process remains independent, the builder can't appoint the Building Surveyor.

A registered Building Surveyor is authorised to:

  • assess Building Permit applications for compliance with laws and construction codes
  • issue building and occupancy permits, and certificates of final inspection
  • conduct building inspections at the mandatory notification stages
  • give directions to fix non-compliant building work
  • serve building notices and orders.

Murrindindi Shire Council has Building Surveyors and you can contact them by calling (03) 5772 0333. Alternatively, you can search for a private building surveyor on the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors.

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