What plans and forms do I need to submit with a building licence application?
- Shire of Merredin Building Licence Application form (XX). ALL relevant sections of the form must be completed.
- All plans to be in ink and drawn using a straight edge rule.
- Three copies of a site plan drawn to a scale of not less than 1:200
- Three copies of working drawings of the dwelling drawn to a scale of not less than 1:100, which should include:
- Floor plan of every storey
- Elevations (view of every face of building)
- At least one sectional drawing
- Standard of submitted plans – plans for single residential dwellings, or extensions to such of value in excess of $12,000 must be drawn to AT LEAST a draftsperson standard. Hand-drawn plans will generally not be accepted for single residential dwelling buildings.
- Engineering Details - two copies of engineer design footing details or details certified to be in accordance with Australian Standard (AS) 2870 - Residential Slabs and Footings – Construction. Engineer certification may also be required where the design of the dwelling/building incorporates large trusses, large rooms which require strutted beams, bulkheads, corner windows and/or large openings.
- Materials - two copies of specifications with a completed addendum indicating the types of materials proposed to be used.
- Termite Treatment - submissions to the Shire of Merredin for the construction of new dwellings or additions must be accompanied by a certified Termite Treatment System in accordance with AS3660.
- Home Indemnity Insurance – an original copy of the Home Indemnity Insurance certificate is required when making an application for a Dwelling or Dwelling Addition exceeding $12,000 estimated construction value. Owner/Builders have special conditions regarding Home Indemnity Insurance which are identified on the Owner/Builder Statutory Declaration.
- Owner/Builder - owner/s wishing to construct a dwelling or dwelling addition as Owner/Builder exceeding $12,000 in estimated construction value must register with the Builders Registration Board and pay the application fee of a $110.00. To do this ALL owners must complete separate Statutory Declarations with an appropriate witness. For additional information regarding Owner/Builder please contact the Builders Registration Board on 9476 1200.
- Energy Efficiency – all new dwellings and habitable additions to existing dwellings must comply with Part 3.12 of the Building Code of Australia 2006. A check sheet is available from the building surveyor to assist in the compliance with the requirements for Zone 4.
- For commercial buildings details relating to fire safety, fire fighting equipment, smoke detection, access and egress, exit signage, external wall and firewall construction etc must be included in the application.
| Contact | John Mitchell Manager of Development Services |
| Phone | (08) 9041 1611 |
| Fax | (08) 9041 2379 |
| mds@merredin.wa.gov.au |
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