Building a shed or carport? Below you will find the requirements and the type of consultants you will need.
Shed or Carport Requirements
Planning Approval:Subject to nature of project and council guidelines
Building Approval:May be required. Designer / Architect to verify
Plumbing Approval:May be required. Designer / Architect to verify
Building Designer:
Required
OR Architect:Optional
Engineer:Required
Building Surveyors:May be required. Designer / Architect to verify
Builder:Optional
Land Surveyor:May be required. Designer / Architect to verify
Building Inspector:Highly recommended when purchasing an established home or property
Soil Testing:May be required. Designer / Architect to verify
Bushfire Assessor:Subject to nature of project and council guidelines
Conditional Project Notes:Small storage sheds up to 18m2 without plumbing can be exempt from requiring a building permit.Check with your local council or designer to see if this apply's to you. Click 'here' to learn more about what you can and can't do..