Introduction
You (as the property owner) can replace the principal certifier you appointed for building or construction work either by agreement or by approval from Building Commission NSW.
Your builder cannot apply to replace the principal certifier even if you agree with the change.
Replace a principal certifier by agreement
This is where you, the current principal certifier and the proposed replacement principal certifier all agree to the change.
Within 2 days of being appointed the proposed replacement principal certifier must communicate the change to:
- your current principal certifier and
- the local council (and the consent authority if different to the council) by completing and sending the form to the local council: Notice to appoint a replacement principal certifier – PDF.
Apply to replace the principal certifier
If you cannot agree with your current principal certifier to appoint a new principal certifier you can apply to Building Commission NSW to change principal certifier.
You will need to:
- notify your current principal certifier and the local council
- get approval by completing and sending the form to Building Commission NSW: Application to replace a principal certifier – PDF
- provide the reasons for appointing a new principal certifier including details of:
- their negligence, incompetence and/or breach of the Code of conduct for certifiers and
- relevant events, times, dates and locations.
Visit the Building Commission NSW website for information on the role and responsibilities of a certifier.
More information
Find out how to:
Visit the Building Commission NSW website for more information on replacing a certifier.
Contact
If you have feedback or an enquiry contact Building Commission NSW.