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The Building Services Department is responsible for:

• Strata Clearances;
• Building Licence issue;
• Demolition Licence issue;
• Sign Licences;
• Fences;
• Swimming Pool Compliance.

New Laws - Smoke Alarms in Existing Homes (effective 1 October 2009)

Application Forms/Licences/Information Sheets

• Building Licence
• Building Department Requirements
• Building Plan Search
• Demolition Application
• Sign Licence Application Form
• Verge Application
• Planning Approval
• BCA Energy Efficiency Check Sheet
• How to complete the BCA Energy Efficiency Checksheet
• Noise Management Plan
• Infrastructure Bond Refund Form
• Swimming Pool Fencing Requirements
• Application for Certificate of Classification Commercial (Class 2-9)

Useful Links

• Builders’ Registration Board
• Building & Construction Industry Training Fund
• Work Safe
• Standards Australia
• Australian Building Codes Board
• Department Housing & Works - Dividing Fences

Staff Contacts

If you have any queries in relation to building direct your query to:

Building Department
Ph: 9285 5053
Fax: 9285 5001
email: council@cottesloe.wa.gov.au