Contract Domestic Mandatory Building Inspections
Domestic Building Inspections Across the Greater Ballarat Region
We assist in facilitating and undertaking class 1 and 10 inspections at mandatory notification stages as determined by the appointed building surveyor.
Our approach is straightforward, reliable, and aligned with regulatory expectations:
- Coordination with relevant stages of construction
- On-site inspections carried out with practical, industry-based knowledge
- Clear communication of inspection outcomes
- Responsive service to support project timelines
All our contract inspections receive a Regulation 173Inspection Report including photographs, and if approved a Regulation 126Certificate of Compliance (Inspection).
Understanding Mandatory Inspections
Mandatory inspections are required by the building act and specified in the building permit and must be completed at various stages during construction.
These inspections help confirm that the work:
- Matches the approved building permit and plans, meets relevant building regulations and is ready to proceed to the next stage of construction
- Can safely proceed to the next stage of construction
The required inspection stages are determined by the appointed building surveyor and must be completed before work continues.
Typical Mandatory Inspection Stages
While each project is defined by its building permit, most residential building work in Victoria includes inspections at the following stages:
- Footing stage – prior to placing concrete, confirming excavation, depth, and ground conditions
- Slab or reinforcement stage – before pouring reinforced concrete elements where specified
- Frame stage – upon completion of structural framing, prior to covering works
- Final stage – at completion of building work prior to occupancy or final certification
Additional stages may apply depending on the complexity of the project, including fire-resisting construction elements, specific structural components or ancillary outbuildings such as pools and pool safety barriers.
Mandatory Inspection Coverage Areas
We undertake class 1 and 10 mandatory inspections across Ballarat and a wide surrounding region, including:
Zone 1:
- Ballarat including Mount Helen, Buninyong, Magpie, Sebastopol, Mount Clear, Delacombe, Winter Valley, Alfredton, Lucas, Canadian, Cardigan, Miners Rest, Mitchell Park, Wendouree, Sulky, Mount Rowan, Invermay, Glen Park, Brown Hill & Warrenheip
- Creswick, Allendale, Newlyn, Broomfield, Kingston, Sulky, Bald Hills & Clunes
- Dean, Clarkes Hill, Pootilla, Leigh Creek, Bungaree, Dunnstown, Navigators
Zone 2:
- Wallace, Gordon, Mount Egerton, Ballan, Millbrook, Barkstead, Blampied, Daylesford
- Smeaton, Elevated Plains, Lyonville, Glenlyon, Trentham, Blackwood, Dales Creek, Greendale
- Newbury, Barry’s Reef, Bullarto, Musk, Blakeville, Coomoora, Wheatsheaf, Hepburn
- Maryborough, Yandoit, Newstead, Carisbrook, Majorca, Talbot, Waubra, Ascot, Evansford
- Beaufort, Carngham, Chepstowe, Snake Valley, Linton, Hillcrest, Cardigan Village
- Learmonth, Mount Bolton, Coghills Creek, Glendaruel, Tourello, Mount Beckworth, Addington
- Newtown, Scarsdale, Smythesdale, Nintingbool, Haddon, Smythes Creek, Bunkers Hill
- Enfield, Napoleons, Garibaldi, Dereel, Ross Creek, Cambrian Hill
- Elaine, Clarendon, Scotsburn, Lal Lal, Mount Doran, Bungal, Millbrook, Yendon
- Musk Vale, Sailors Falls, Korweinguboora, Spargo Creek, Springbank, Pootilla, Mollonghip
Zone 3:
- Ararat, Avoca, Amphitheatre, Elmhurst, Mount Cole, Buangor, Lexton
- Lake Bolac, Maroona, Rossbridge, Westmere, Streatham, Skipton, Tatyoon
- Rokewood, Cape Clear, Corindhap, Pitfield, Pittong
- Lake Goldsmith, Happy Valley, Berringa, Staffordshire Reef
Need an inspection outside our standard service region? Get in touch to discuss availability.
Book a Mandatory Inspection
Contact Criterion Building Surveyors today to arrange an inspection or request an inspection price list via email to office@criterionbs.com.au
