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A fire safety certificate is a document issued by or on behalf of the building owner(s) upon the completion of new building work.

The NSW Government made automatic fire sprinkler systems mandatory in all residential aged care facilities after the tragic nursing home fire in Quakers Hill in 2011. These laws took effect on 1 January 2013.

Smoke alarms are life-saving devices compulsory in all residential buildings where people sleep, including relocatable homes, caravans and moveable dwellings.

The rapid assessment framework aims to deliver system improvements that increase the efficiency of major project assessments and speed up assessment timeframes.

The NSW Government is committed to the development of sustainable and resilient homes and buildings. We are introducing a new policy to support these goals and bring NSW closer to net zero emissions.

The department issues building systems circulars regarding matters and issues that relate to building codes and regulations.

Our updated planning framework for protecting and managing our natural environment supports the community’s health, economic security and cultural identity.

Temporary changes to SSD thresholds for warehouses and data centres to facilitate these development types and support economic recovery following COVID-19.

Concept plans for the Harbourside Shopping Centre included a new retail shopping centre, residential apartment tower, and public domain improvements.

We have teamed up with Siding Spring Observatory and Dubbo School of Distant Education to help protect the dark sky night from light pollution.