Building guidelines

Superseded versions of a guideline are only available where they were superseded after 30 September 2020. Where available, these can be accessed by clicking on the plus icon of each respective guideline.

Guidelines

Guideline nameSection Effective from Superseded documents
Guideline for applying transitional arrangements when building requirements change (PDF, 272KB) Building guidelines August 2023
Guidelines for inspection of class 1a and 10 buildings or structures (PDF, 490KB) Building guidelines 29 March 2023
Guidelines for inspection of class 2 to 9 buildings (PDF, 495KB) Building guidelines 29 March 2023
Certificates of occupancy guideline (PDF, 1.1MB) Building guidelines 1 October 2020
Guideline for the assessment of competent persons (PDF, 295KB) Building guidelines 17 July 2023
Guideline for certificates from plumbers relating to building work (PDF, 205KB) Building guidelines 24 August 2023
Guideline for building certifiers obtaining help from competent persons for fire protection work (PDF, 180KB) Building guidelines   
Certificate from electricians relating to building work (PDF, 78KB) Building guidelines   
Guideline for farmstay operators (PDF, 353KB) Building guidelines   
Deck, balcony and window safety guideline (PDF, 985KB) Building guidelines   
Guideline for the construction of buildings in flood hazard areas (PDF, 55KB) Building guidelines   
Guidelines for special fire safety services and referrals to the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (PDF, 68KB) Building guidelines   
Building certifier responsibilities regarding access for people with a disability (PDF, 205KB) Building guidelines   
Repair of sheet metal roofs in cyclonic areas Building guidelines   
Guidelines for special fire safety services and referrals to the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (PDF, 68KB) Building fire safety guidelines and checklists   
Small building checklist (PDF, 171KB)—use for buildings with a floor area not exceeding 300 square metres Building fire safety guidelines and checklists   
Medium building checklist (PDF, 239KB)—for buildings with a floor area of 300 square metres to 500 square metres Building fire safety guidelines and checklists   
Large building checklist (PDF, 266KB)—for buildings with a floor area greater than 500 square metres Building fire safety guidelines and checklists   
Notice of Compliance template (DOC, 62KB)—for the use of councils for issue of compliance notices under MP 2.1 of the Queensland Development Code Building fire safety guidelines and checklists   
Application of the fire safety standard (PDF, 263KB) Building fire safety guidelines and checklists   
Development application process (PDF, 142KB) Building fire safety guidelines and checklists   
Enforcement, appeal options and extensions of time (PDF, 360KB) Building fire safety guidelines and checklists   
Fire safety inspections or audits (PDF, 255KB) Building fire safety guidelines and checklists   
Fire safety management plan (PDF, 99KB) Building fire safety guidelines and checklists   
Inspection and maintenance options (PDF, 245KB) Building fire safety guidelines and checklists   
Overview of building fire safety legislation (PDF, 119KB) Building fire safety guidelines and checklists   
Smoke alarms and emergency lighting (PDF, 138KB) Building fire safety guidelines and checklists   
Fire hydrant and sprinkler system commissioning and periodic maintenance procedure (PDF, 80KB) Building fire safety guidelines and checklists   
Guidelines for special fire safety services and referrals to the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (PDF, 68KB) Building fire safety guidelines and checklists 
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