How BASIX Certificate Makes Your Building Development Process Easy?

BASIX is a sustainable measure introduced to protect our environment and reduce the consumption of greenhouse gases. Obtaining a BASIX certificate is mandatory if you plan to build a new home or renovate an existing one with an expenditure above $50,000.

Without the BASIX certificate, you might not get approval from the Council to build your home.

The BASIX certificate is an essential requirement of the development application process. You need to follow specific procedures, once the design plans are complete,

• You need to complete the BASIX assessment by submitting all your project details. 
• Once you have met the BASIX online tool's targets, generate a certificate, pay the fee, and get a printed copy.

• Attach the BASIX certificate while submitting your development application or complying development application.
• If you make any changes, you need to revise the primary assessment. To avoid multiple certificates, it is recommended to get a BASIX Report before printing the final certificate. Re-lodge the revised certificate at the Council.
• The Council doesn't charge any extra money for filing a revised valid certificate.

• Your application will get assessed by the Council, and once approved, your dwelling must be built following the BASIX commitments.
• A certifying authority will inspect your construction process.

• Now before you start the actual build, you'll require a construction certificate.
• Attach the BASIX certificate with the construction certificate application and make sure all BASIX commitments are mentioned on the plan.

• You need to attach the BASIX certificate to the application for an occupation certificate.
• A final occupation certificate will only be issued by certifying authority when satisfied that the project has been built as mentioned on the BASIX certificate.

• The certifying authority will issue a BASIX completion receipt following the final inspection before issuing a final occupation certificate.

For obtaining the BASIX compliance certificate, you may need the assistance of a professional service provider. You'll find several service providers who offer this type of service.

If your service provider makes a mistake or isn't 100% sure about the application process, your hard-earned investment might go to waste.

But when you choose the right one, acquiring this certificate will take less time, and you also get it at the best price. They'll also prepare a BASIX report for you to check, rectify and update any missing details.

Ensure to hire professionals with extensive experience and a strong portfolio of projects. If you're planning to develop a new home, then a BASIX certificate is something that you must start considering on a high node.