Building Compliance Consulting Services

Every project presents different compliance requirements. Whether you're responding to a Building Notice, preparing Report & Consent applications, or seeking guidance before proceeding, we provide comprehensive building compliance support to help you identify the right compliance pathway. Our team assists you in preparing the necessary supporting documentation and coordinating the entire process. 

If you're unsure which service is applicable, consider starting with a Preliminary Compliance Review.

Suitable if

Your design or building work does not fully comply with the Building Regulations. A Report & Consent application is required before your project can proceed. You need assistance preparing and coordinating a building compliance support application.

How we help

We conduct a Preliminary Compliance Review of your project to identify the relevant regulatory provisions. Our team will prepare your Report & Consent application along with the necessary supporting documentation. We also coordinate the application process with the relevant authority.

Important to know

The relevant authority assesses the application and makes the statutory decision. Our role is to prepare, coordinate, and support your application throughout this process.

Suitable if

You have received a Building Notice.  

You are unsure what the notice means or what happens next.  

You need guidance on the available compliance pathways, including building compliance support options.

How we help

We conduct a Preliminary Compliance Review of your circumstances and supporting documentation.  

We explain the likely compliance issues and the available options, including Report & Consent applications.  

We coordinate the documentation required to respond effectively.

Important to know

We are not the issuing authority.  

Our role is to help you understand the notice and prepare the appropriate response.

Suitable if

You are unsure what approvals your project may require and are seeking building compliance support.  

You want to identify compliance issues before progressing with your work.  

You need independent guidance, such as a Preliminary Compliance Review, before committing to a formal application, including Report & Consent applications.  

How we help

We review your plans or any available documentation.  

We identify likely compliance issues and the best approval pathways for your project.  

We provide practical guidance on the most appropriate next steps to take.  

Who decides?

A Preliminary Compliance Review offers professional guidance only.  

It does not serve as a statutory determination or approval.

Suitable if

Your project requires consent from Fire Rescue Victoria. Fire safety provisions necessitate a Preliminary Compliance Review and referral during the approval process.

How we help

We provide building compliance support by preparing and coordinating FRV Report & Consent applications. Additionally, we assist with the required supporting documentation for assessment and liaise with relevant project consultants as needed.

Who decides?

Fire Rescue Victoria is responsible for determining the outcome of the application. Our role is to ensure the thorough preparation and coordination of the submission.

Suitable if  

Your design departs from a Deemed-to-Satisfy provision.  

You need to demonstrate compliance using an alternative solution.  

How we help  

We provide building compliance support by preparing Performance Solution reports and coordinating specialist consultants where required. Additionally, we assist with the documentation needed for Report & Consent applications and assessments.  

Important to know  

The Relevant Building Surveyor determines whether a Performance Solution is accepted. Our role is to prepare and coordinate the supporting documentation, ensuring a thorough Preliminary Compliance Review.

Suitable if

Your project requires an appeal, modification, or determination. You believe a regulatory requirement should be varied or applied differently.

How we help

We provide building compliance support by assessing your circumstances, preparing your Building Appeals Board application, and coordinating specialist reports where required. Additionally, we offer a Preliminary Compliance Review to help ensure your submissions are well-prepared.

Who decides?

The Building Appeals Board determines the outcome of the application. Our role is to prepare and coordinate your submission, including any Report & Consent applications.

Suitable if

Your property is located in a bushfire-prone area. A Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) assessment is necessary for your project, ensuring compliance with safety standards. 

How we help

We provide building compliance support by undertaking the BAL assessment, preparing the detailed BAL Report, and offering documentation that aids in the design and approval process. Our services also include assistance with Preliminary Compliance Review and Report & Consent applications.

Who decides?

The BAL Report plays a crucial role in the building permit process, guiding the Relevant Building Surveyor in determining permit compliance requirements.

Suitable if

You need building compliance support regarding a compliance issue.  

You want to understand your options before proceeding with Report & Consent applications.  

You are dealing with a complex compliance matter.

How we help

We perform a Preliminary Compliance Review of your circumstances and available documentation.  

We explain the applicable compliance requirements and pathways.  

We provide practical guidance to support informed decision-making.

Important to know

Our advice is based on the information you provide.  

Statutory decisions remain the responsibility of the relevant authority or Relevant Building Surveyor.

Every project is unique, and compliance issues often overlap. If you're uncertain which type of building compliance support is suitable for your needs, consider starting with a Preliminary Compliance Review. We will assist you in understanding your compliance pathway, explain your options, and recommend the most appropriate next steps, including guidance on Report & Consent applications.