155   Form of occupation certificate

(cf clause 79P of EP&A Regulation 1994)

(1)  An occupation certificate must contain the following information:

(a)  the identity of the certifying authority by which it is granted,

(b)  if the certifying authority is an accredited certifier:

(i)  his or her accreditation number, and

(ii)  the name of the accreditation body by which he or she is accredited,

(c)  the date of the certificate,

(d)  indicate the type of certificate being issued (that is, interim or final),

(e)  a statement to the effect that:

(i)  the health and safety of the occupants of the building have been taken into consideration where an interim occupation certificate is being issued, and

(ii)  a current development consent or complying development certificate is in force for the building, and

(iii)  if any building work has been carried out, a current construction certificate (or complying development certificate) has been issued with respect to the plans and specifications for the building, and

(iv)  the building is suitable for occupation or use in accordance with its classification under the Building Code of Australia, and

(v)  a fire safety certificate has been issued for the building, and

(vi)  a report from the Fire Commissioner has been considered (if required).

(2)  The certificate must be accompanied by a fire safety certificate and fire safety schedule for the building.