Building Act 2004
- Number
- A2004-11
- Status
- In Force
Notes
- For infringement notice offences under this Act see Magistrates Court (Building Infringement Notices) Regulation 2008
- Current law
- Regulations & instruments
- Forms
- Point-in-time versions
- Law history
Current version
Notes
- Uncommenced amendments by Building (Swimming Pool Safety) Legislation Amendment Act 2023.
- Uncommenced amendments by Property Developers Act 2024.
- Uncommenced expiry of provisions.
- Proposed amendments by Building and Construction Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 (No 2).
| Effective | Files/Formats | Version | Published | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 November 2025 | HTMLPDFWord | R53 | 16 November 2025 | Republication for amendments by A2025-29 |
Administering Minister and Directorate
- Minister for Planning and Sustainable Development - City and Environment Directorate
Legislative instruments
Legislative instruments under the Act and its subordinate laws
| Name | Status | Classifier | Type | Under | Effective | Year and No |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building (Prudential Standards) Determination 2002(Repealed) | Repealed | Disallowable instruments | s 164C | 27 May 2002 - 17 November 2005 | DI2002-48 | |
| Building (Approval criteria) Determination 2002 | None | Disallowable instruments | s 166 | 27 May 2002 | DI2002-49 | |
| Building Act (Application form for fidelity fund scheme) Determination 2002 | None | Disallowable instruments | DI2002-49 sch cl 2 | 29 May 2002 | DI2002-50 | |
| Building (ACT Appendix to the Building Code of Australia) Determination 2002(Repealed) | Repealed | Disallowable instruments | s 172 | 22 June 2002 - 11 August 2005 | DI2002-63 | |
| Building (Approval of fidelity fund scheme) 2002 | None | Notifiable instruments | s 166 | 22 June 2002 | NI2002-181 | |
| Building Regulation 2004(Repealed) | Repealed | Subordinate laws | s 152 | 1 September 2004 - 30 March 2008 | SL2004-34 | |
| Building (Bushfire Emergency) Regulation 2004(Repealed) | Repealed | Subordinate laws | s 152 | 1 September 2004 - 30 March 2008 | SL2004-35 | |
| Building (Government Building Certification) (Fees) Determination 2004(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 150 | 1 September 2004 - 30 June 2012 | DI2004-192 |
| Building (Fees) Determination 2004 (No 2)(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 150 | 1 September 2004 - 30 June 2005 | DI2004-193 |
| Building (Cost of Building Work) Declaration 2004 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | SL2004-34 s 10 | 1 September 2004 - 10 December 2004 | NI2004-330 | |
| Building Amendment Regulations 2004 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Subordinate laws | s 152 | 9 September 2004 - 10 September 2004 | SL2004-46 | |
| Building (Cost of Building Work) Declaration 2004 (No 2)(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | SL2004-34 s 10 | 10 December 2004 - 30 June 2006 | NI2004-455 | |
| Building (Fees) Determination 2005 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 150 | 1 July 2005 - 6 October 2005 | DI2005-112 |
| Building (ACT Appendix to the Building Code of Australia) Determination 2005(Repealed) | Repealed | Disallowable instruments | s 136 | 12 August 2005 - 11 August 2008 | DI2005-176 | |
| Building (Fees) Determination 2005 (No 2)(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 150 | 7 October 2005 - 4 July 2006 | DI2005-223 |
| Building (Prudential Standards) Determination 2005 | None | Disallowable instruments | s 103 | 18 November 2005 | DI2005-250 | |
| Building Amendment Regulation 2006 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Subordinate laws | s 152 | 9 May 2006 - 10 May 2006 | SL2006-15 | |
| Building (Cost of Building Work) Declaration 2006(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | SL2004-34 s 10 | 1 July 2006 - 30 March 2008 | NI2006-230 | |
| Building (Fees) Determination 2006 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 150 | 5 July 2006 - 29 June 2007 | DI2006-155 |
| Building (Asbestos code - asbestos removal control plan) Determination 2006(Repealed) | Repealed | Disallowable instruments | s 139B | 14 July 2006 - 21 May 2015 | DI2006-174 | |
| Building (Asbestos code - minor maintenance work) Determination 2006(Repealed) | Repealed | Disallowable instruments | s 139B | 14 July 2006 - 21 May 2015 | DI2006-175 | |
| Building (Recognised Standard) Declaration 2006(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | s 139A | 1 September 2006 - 31 March 2025 | NI2006-317 | |
| Building (Prescribed Occupation and Relevant Asbestos Qualification ) Declaration 2006(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | SL2004-34 s 7A | 29 November 2006 - 30 March 2008 | NI2006-420 | |
| Building (Fees) Determination 2007 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 150 | 30 June 2007 - 30 June 2008 | DI2007-146 |
| Building (General) Regulation 2008 | None | Subordinate laws | s 152 | 1 July 2025 | SL2008-3 | |
| Building (General) (Cost of Building Work) Determination 2008 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | SL2008-3 s 11 | 22 April 2008 - 1 July 2009 | NI2008-116 | |
| Building (General) (Asbestos Handling Occupation and Qualification) Declaration 2008 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | SL2008-3 s 48 | 2 May 2008 - 2 July 2009 | NI2008-117 | |
| Building (Safe Live Load Plates ) Approval 2008 | None | Notifiable instruments | s 81 | 16 May 2008 | NI2008-164 | |
| Building (Fees) Determination 2008 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 150 | 1 July 2008 - 30 June 2009 | DI2008-160 |
| Building (ACT Appendix to the Building Code of Australia) Determination 2008(Repealed) | Repealed | Disallowable instruments | s 136 | 12 August 2008 - 6 March 2009 | DI2008-202 | |
| Building (ACT Appendix to the Building Code—2008 and 2009 editions) Determination 2009(Repealed) | Repealed | Disallowable instruments | s 136 | 7 March 2009 - 18 October 2010 | DI2009-26 | |
| Building (Publication of Building Code) Notice 2009 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | s 137 | 25 April 2009 - 31 March 2025 | NI2009-196 | |
| Building (General) (Cost of Building Work) Determination 2009 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | SL2008-3 s 11 | 1 July 2009 - 31 July 2010 | NI2009-257 | |
| Building (Master Builders Fidelity Fund Assets) Determination 2009 | None | Disallowable instruments | DI2005-250 s 34 | 19 June 2009 | DI2009-92 | |
| Building (Fees) Determination 2009 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 150 | 1 July 2009 - 30 June 2010 | DI2009-138 |
| Building (General) (Asbestos Handling Occupation and Qualification) Declaration 2009 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | SL2008-3 s 48 | 3 July 2009 - 5 May 2015 | NI2009-317 | |
| Building (Publication of Building Code) Notice 2010 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | s 137 | 1 May 2010 - 31 March 2025 | NI2010-216 | |
| Building Legislation Amendment Regulation 2010 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Subordinate laws | s 152 | 4 May 2010 - 5 May 2010 | SL2010-15 | |
| Building Legislation Amendment Regulation 2010 (No 2)(Repealed) | Repealed | Subordinate laws | s 152 | 1 June 2010 - 2 June 2010 | SL2010-21 | |
| Building (General) (Cost of Building Work) Determination 2010 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | SL2008-3 s 11 | 1 August 2010 - 30 June 2011 | NI2010-275 | |
| Building (Fees) Determination 2010 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 150 | 1 July 2010 - 30 June 2011 | DI2010-121 |
| Building (ACT Appendix to the Building Code—2010 edition) Determination 2010(Repealed) | Repealed | Disallowable instruments | s 136 | 19 October 2010 - 30 April 2011 | DI2010-263 | |
| Building (ACT Appendix to the Building Code—2011 edition) Determination 2011(Repealed) | Repealed | Disallowable instruments | s 136 | 1 May 2011 - 30 April 2012 | DI2011-86 | |
| Building (General) (Cost of Building Work) Determination 2011 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | SL2008-3 s 11 | 1 July 2011 - 30 June 2012 | NI2011-251 | |
| Building (Fees) Determination 2011 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 150 | 1 July 2011 - 30 June 2012 | DI2011-172 |
| Constructions Occupations Legislation (Exemption Assessment) Amendment Regulation 2011 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Subordinate laws | s 152 | 8 July 2011 - 9 July 2011 | SL2011-21 | |
| Building (General) (Cost of Building Work) Determination 2012 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | SL2008-3 s 11 | 1 July 2012 - 30 June 2013 | NI2012-199 | |
| Building (General) Amendment Regulation 2012 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Subordinate laws | s 152 | 1 July 2012 - 2 July 2012 | SL2012-26 | |
| Building (Fees) Determination 2012 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 150 | 1 July 2012 - 30 June 2013 | DI2012-172 |
| Building (General) Amendment Regulation 2012 (No 2)(Repealed) | Repealed | Subordinate laws | s 152 | 13 July 2012 - 14 July 2012 | SL2012-33 | |
| Building (ACT Appendix to the Building Code) Determination 2012(Repealed) | Repealed | Disallowable instruments | s 136 | 1 May 2012 - 1 May 2015 | DI2012-248 | |
| Building (General) Amendment Regulation 2013 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Subordinate laws | s 152 | 26 March 2013 - 27 March 2013 | SL2013-6 | |
| Building (General) (Cost of Building Work) Determination 2013 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | SL2008-3 s 11 | 1 July 2013 - 30 June 2014 | NI2013-203 | |
| Building (Fees) Determination 2013 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 150 | 1 July 2013 - 30 June 2014 | DI2013-148 |
| Building (General) (Cost of Building Work) Determination 2014 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | SL2008-3 s 11 | 1 July 2014 - 30 June 2015 | NI2014-193 | |
| Building (Fees) Determination 2014 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 150 | 1 July 2014 - 30 June 2015 | DI2014-150 |
| Building (ACT Appendix to the Building Code) Revocation 2015(Repealed) | Repealed | Disallowable instruments | s 136 | 1 May 2015 - 2 May 2015 | DI2015-8 | |
| Building (General) Legislation Amendment Regulation 2015 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Subordinate laws | s 152 | 5 May 2015 - 6 May 2015 | SL2015-14 | |
| Building (General) Amendment Regulation 2015 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Subordinate laws | s 152 | 15 May 2015 - 2 February 2016 | SL2015-17 | |
| Building (General) (Cost of Building Work) Determination 2015 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | SL2008-3 s 11 | 1 July 2015 - 30 June 2020 | NI2015-312 | |
| Building (Fees) Determination 2015 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 150 | 1 July 2015 - 30 June 2016 | DI2015-198 |
| Building (Fees) Determination 2016 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 150 | 1 July 2016 - 30 June 2017 | DI2016-124 |
| Building (Fees) Determination 2017(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 150 | 1 July 2017 - 30 June 2018 | DI2017-148 |
| Building (Fees) Determination 2018(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 150 | 1 July 2018 - 30 June 2019 | DI2018-156 |
| Building (ACT Appendix to the Building Code) Determination 2019(Repealed) | Repealed | Disallowable instruments | s 136 | 1 May 2019 - 8 May 2019 | DI2019-45 | |
| Building (ACT Appendix to the Building Code) Determination 2019 (No 2)(Repealed) | Repealed | Disallowable instruments | s 136 | 9 May 2019 - 30 June 2019 | DI2019-55 | |
| Building (Fees) Determination 2019(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 150 | 1 July 2019 - 30 June 2021 | DI2019-112 |
| Building (ACT Appendix to the Building Code) Determination 2019 (No 3)(Repealed) | Repealed | Disallowable instruments | s 136 | 1 June 2019 - 30 April 2023 | DI2019-175 | |
| Building (General) Amendment Regulation 2019 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Subordinate laws | s 152 | 1 October 2019 - 2 October 2019 | SL2019-17 | |
| Building (Minimum Documentation and Information for Building Approval Applications – Class 2-9 Buildings) Guideline 2019 | None | Disallowable instruments | s 139BA | 1 September 2019 | DI2019-178 | |
| Building (General) Emergency Hospital Exemption 2020 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Disallowable instruments | SL2008-3 s 7 | 24 April 2020 - 23 April 2021 | DI2020-56 | |
| Building (General) (Cost of Building Work) Determination 2020 (No 1) | None | Notifiable instruments | SL2008-3 s 11 | 1 July 2020 | NI2020-336 | |
| Building (General) Amendment Regulation 2020 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Subordinate laws | s 152 | 1 April 2021 - 2 April 2021 | SL2020-26 | |
| Building (Essential Work at Affected Residential Premises) Guidelines 2020 | None | Notifiable instruments | SL2008-3 s 29A | 7 August 2020 | NI2020-477 | |
| Building (Fees) Determination 2021(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 150 | 1 July 2021 - 30 June 2022 | DI2021-73 |
| Building (Fees) Determination 2022(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 150 | 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023 | DI2022-119 |
| Building and Construction Legislation Amendment Regulation 2023 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Subordinate laws | s 152 | 1 May 2023 - 1 October 2023 | SL2023-7 | |
| Building (ACT Appendix to the Building Code) Determination 2023 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Disallowable instruments | s 136 | 1 May 2023 - 28 September 2023 | DI2023-67 | |
| Building (General) (Alternative Requirements for Unaltered Parts) Determination 2023 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Disallowable instruments | SL2008-3 s 24 | 1 May 2023 - 14 January 2024 | DI2023-69 | |
| Building (Fees) Determination 2023(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 150 | 1 July 2023 - 30 April 2024 | DI2023-123 |
| Building (ACT Appendix to the Building Code) Determination 2023 (No 2)(Repealed) | Repealed | Disallowable instruments | s 136 | 29 September 2023 - 14 December 2023 | DI2023-236 | |
| Building (General) (Alternative Requirements for Unaltered Parts) Determination 2023 (No 2)(Repealed) | Repealed | Disallowable instruments | SL2008-3 s 24 | 15 January 2024 - 30 April 2024 | DI2023-237 | |
| Building and Construction Legislation Amendment Regulation 2023 (No 2)(Repealed) | Repealed | Subordinate laws | s 152 | 30 September 2023 - 1 October 2023 | SL2023-23 | |
| Building (ACT Appendix to the Building Code) Determination 2023 (No 3) | None | Disallowable instruments | s 136 | 15 December 2023 | DI2023-304 | |
| Building (General) Amendment Regulation 2023 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Subordinate laws | s 152 | 15 January 2024 - 16 January 2024 | SL2023-42 | |
| Building (Fees) Determination 2024 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 150 | 1 May 2024 - 30 June 2024 | DI2024-81 |
| Building (Ministerial Exemptions for Regulated Swimming Pools) Guidelines 2024 | None | Disallowable instruments | s 83G | 1 May 2024 | DI2024-82 | |
| Building (General) (Alternative Requirements for Unaltered Parts) Determination 2024 | None | Disallowable instruments | SL2008-3 s 24 | 1 May 2024 | DI2024-83 | |
| Building (Obligations on Owners of Premises with a Regulated Swimming Pool) Guidance Material 2024 | None | Notifiable instruments | s 83H | 1 May 2024 | NI2024-215 | |
| Building (General) Amendment Regulation 2024 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Subordinate laws | s 152 | 1 May 2024 - 2 May 2024 | SL2024-6 | |
| Building (Fees) Determination 2024 (No 2)(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 150 | 1 July 2024 - 30 June 2025 | DI2024-111 |
| Building (Regulated Swimming Pools Authorised Person) Appointment 2024 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Appointment | Notifiable instruments | s 83P | 27 July 2024 - 18 November 2024 | NI2024-421 |
| Building (Consumer Representative) Appointment 2024 | None | Appointment | Notifiable instruments | s 127AA | 23 August 2024 - 22 August 2027 | NI2024-469 |
| Building (Consumer Representative) Terms of Reference 2024 | None | Notifiable instruments | s 127AB | 23 August 2024 | NI2024-470 | |
| Building (General) Amendment Regulation 2024 (No 2)(Repealed) | Repealed | Subordinate laws | s 152 | 1 January 2025 - 2 July 2025 | SL2024-25 | |
| Building (Regulated Swimming Pools Authorised Person) Appointment 2024 (No 2) | None | Appointment | Notifiable instruments | s 83P | 19 November 2024 - 23 October 2029 | NI2024-649 |
| Building (Fees) Determination 2025 | None | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 150 | 1 July 2025 | DI2025-164 |
| Building and Construction Legislation Amendment Regulation 2025 (No 1) | None | Subordinate laws | s 152 | 1 July 2025 | SL2025-11 |
Related instruments
| Name | Effective | Year and No | Classification | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legislation (Building) Delegation 2024 | 1 May 2024 | NI2024-213 | ni | None |
| Public Sector Management (Building) Delegation 2024 (Repealed) | 4 May 2024 - 28 June 2024 | NI2024-227 | ni | Repealed |
| Public Sector Management (Building) Delegation 2024 (No 2) | 29 June 2024 | NI2024-346 | ni | None |
Approved forms
Legislative instruments under the Act and its subordinate laws
| Form name/number | Status | Description | Category | Under | Effective | Year and No | CategoryAll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building Act 2004 Form (Repealed) | Repealed | Building Approval Forms | s 151 | 29 September 2006 - 10 June 2010 | AF2006-448 | ShowInAll | |
| Building Act 2004 Form (Repealed) | Repealed | Owner Appointment of a Certifier, and Application by Owner for Building Approval and Building Approval Certificate | s 151 | 29 March 2008 - 6 February 2009 | AF2008-16 | ShowInAll | |
| Building Act 2004 Form (Repealed) | Repealed | Owner Appointment of a Certifier, and Application by Owner for Building Approval and Building Approval Certificate | s 151 | 7 February 2009 - 19 February 2009 | AF2009-89 | ShowInAll | |
| Building Act 2004 Form (Repealed) | Repealed | Owner Appointment of a Certifier, and Application by Owner for Building Approval and Building Approval Certificate | s 151 | 20 February 2009 - 30 June 2011 | AF2009-93 | ShowInAll | |
| Building Act 2004—Form | None | Building approval forms | s 151 | 11 June 2010 | AF2010-93 | ShowInAll | |
| Building Act 2004—Form (Repealed) | Repealed | Non-compliance notice | s 151 | 11 February 2011 - 30 June 2011 | AF2011-9 | ShowInAll | |
| Building (General) Regulation 2008—Form (Repealed) | Repealed | Certificate of compliance - swimming pool fencing or barrier | s 151 | 11 February 2011 - 21 February 2013 | AF2011-10 | ShowInAll | |
| Building Act 2004—Form (Repealed) | Repealed | Non-compliance Notice | s 151 | 1 July 2011 - 4 August 2016 | AF2011-99 | ShowInAll | |
| Building Act 2004—Form C3 (Repealed) | Repealed | Owner Appointment of a Certifier, and Application by Owner for Building Approval and Building Approval Certificate | s 151 | 1 July 2011 - 22 August 2011 | AF2011-100 | ShowInAll | |
| Building Act 2004—Form (Repealed) | Repealed | Application for certificate of occupancy and use | s 151 | 30 July 2011 - 4 September 2014 | AF2011-106 | ShowInAll | |
| Building Act 2004—Form (Repealed) | Repealed | Appointment of a certifier - application for building approval | s 151 | 30 July 2011 - 22 August 2011 | AF2011-107 | ShowInAll | |
| Building Act 2004—Form (Repealed) | Repealed | Appointment of builder and application for commencement notice | s 151 | 30 July 2011 - 31 May 2012 | AF2011-108 | ShowInAll | |
| Building Act 2004—Form (Repealed) | Repealed | Building commencement notice | s 151 | 30 July 2011 - 4 September 2014 | AF2011-109 | ShowInAll | |
| Building Act 2004—Form (Repealed) | Repealed | Certificate of completion – building work | s 151 | 30 July 2011 - 22 August 2011 | AF2011-110 | ShowInAll | |
| Building Act 2004—Form (Repealed) | Repealed | Certificate of completion of unsubstantiated building work – application for certificate of occupancy and use under section 69(2B) | s 151 | 30 July 2011 - 4 September 2014 | AF2011-111 | ShowInAll | |
| Building Act 2004—Form (Repealed) | Repealed | Certificate of completion – building work | s 151 | 23 August 2011 - 22 October 2012 | AF2011-124 | ShowInAll | |
| Building Act 2004—Form (Repealed) | Repealed | Appointment of a certifier - application for building approval | s 151 | 23 August 2011 - 4 September 2014 | AF2011-125 | ShowInAll | |
| Building Act 2004—Form (Repealed) | Repealed | Exemption assessment B notice lodgement form | s 151 | 25 October 2011 - 4 September 2014 | AF2011-149 | ShowInAll | |
| Building Act 2004—Form (Repealed) | Repealed | Appointment of builder and application for commencement notice | s 151 | 1 June 2012 - 4 September 2014 | AF2012-126 | ShowInAll | |
| Building Act 2004—Form (Repealed) | Repealed | Certificate of completion – building work | s 151 | 23 October 2012 - 17 March 2014 | AF2012-190 | ShowInAll | |
| Building Act 2004—Form (Repealed) | Repealed | Certificate of completion and application for certificate of occupancy and use - swimming pool fencing or barrier | s 151 | 22 February 2013 - 4 September 2014 | AF2013-7 | ShowInAll | |
| Building Act 2004—Form (Repealed) | Repealed | Minimum documentation requirements for building approval lodgement | s 151 | 21 June 2013 - 4 August 2016 | AF2013-38 | ShowInAll | |
| Building Act 2004—Form (Repealed) | Repealed | Certificate of completion – building work | s 151 | 18 March 2014 - 4 September 2014 | AF2014-3 | ShowInAll | |
| Building Act 2004—Form (Repealed) | Repealed | Appointment of a certifier - application for building approval | s 151 | 5 September 2014 - 4 August 2016 | AF2014-68 | ShowInAll | |
| Building Act 2004—Form (Repealed) | Repealed | Appointment of builder and application for commencement notice | s 151 | 5 September 2014 - 4 August 2016 | AF2014-72 | ShowInAll | |
| Building Act 2004—Form (Repealed) | Repealed | Certificate of completion and application for certificate of occupancy and use - swimming pool fencing or barrier | s 151 | 5 September 2014 - 4 August 2016 | AF2014-75 | ShowInAll | |
| Building Act 2004—Form (Repealed) | Repealed | Certificate of completion of unsubstantiated building work – application for certificate of occupancy and use under section 69 (2B) | s 151 | 5 September 2014 - 4 August 2016 | AF2014-77 | ShowInAll | |
| Building Act 2004—Form (Repealed) | Repealed | Application for certificate of occupancy and use | s 151 | 5 September 2014 - 4 August 2016 | AF2014-82 | ShowInAll | |
| Building Act 2004—Form (Repealed) | Repealed | Certificate of completion – building work | s 151 | 5 September 2014 - 4 August 2016 | AF2014-84 | ShowInAll | |
| Building Act 2004—Form (Repealed) | Repealed | Building commencement notice | s 151 | 5 September 2014 - 4 August 2016 | AF2014-85 | ShowInAll | |
| Building Act 2004—Form (Repealed) | Repealed | Exemption assessment B notice lodgement | s 151 | 5 September 2014 - 4 August 2016 | AF2014-86 | ShowInAll | |
| Building Act 2004—Form (Repealed) | Repealed | Site work notice | s 151 | 28 January 2015 - 4 August 2016 | AF2015-3 | ShowInAll | |
| Building Act 2004—Form (Repealed) | Repealed | Exemption assessment B notice lodgement | s 151 | 5 August 2016 - 18 September 2025 | AF2016-71 | ShowInAll | |
| Building Act 2004—Form (Repealed) | Repealed | Non-compliance notice | s 151 | 5 August 2016 - 18 September 2025 | AF2016-72 | ShowInAll | |
| Building Act 2004—Form (Repealed) | Repealed | Certificate of completion of unsubstantiated building work – application for certificate of occupancy and use under section 69 (2B) | s 151 | 5 August 2016 - 18 September 2025 | AF2016-73 | ShowInAll | |
| Building Act 2004—Form | None | Certificate of completion and application for certificate of occupancy and use - swimming pool fencing or barrier | s 151 | 5 August 2016 | AF2016-74 | ShowInAll | |
| Building Act 2004—Form (Repealed) | Repealed | Certificate of completion – building work | s 151 | 5 August 2016 - 18 September 2025 | AF2016-75 | ShowInAll | |
| Building Act 2004—Form (Repealed) | Repealed | Site work notice | s 151 | 5 August 2016 - 25 July 2022 | AF2016-76 | ShowInAll | |
| Building Act 2004—Form (Repealed) | Repealed | Application for certificate of occupancy and use | s 151 | 5 August 2016 - 18 September 2025 | AF2016-77 | ShowInAll | |
| Building Act 2004—Form (Repealed) | Repealed | Minimum documentation requirements for building approval lodgement class 1 and 10 – residential construction | s 151 | 5 August 2016 - 9 October 2025 | AF2016-78 | ShowInAll | |
| Building Act 2004—Form (Repealed) | Repealed | Appointment of builder and application for commencement notice | s 151 | 5 August 2016 - 11 September 2025 | AF2016-79 | ShowInAll | |
| Building Act 2004—Form (Repealed) | Repealed | Appointment of a certifier - application for building approval | s 151 | 5 August 2016 - 11 August 2016 | AF2016-80 | ShowInAll | |
| Building Act 2004—Form (Repealed) | Repealed | Building commencement notice | s 151 | 5 August 2016 - 18 September 2025 | AF2016-82 | ShowInAll | |
| Building Act 2004—Form (Repealed) | Repealed | Appointment of a certifier - application for building approval | s 151 | 12 August 2016 - 11 September 2025 | AF2016-85 | ShowInAll | |
| Building Act 2004—Form (Repealed) | Repealed | Asbestos warning notice | s 151 | 10 May 2017 - 17 October 2025 | AF2017-82 | ShowInAll | |
| Building Act 2004—Form (Repealed) | Repealed | Site work notice | s 151 | 26 July 2022 - 30 November 2023 | AF2022-11 | ShowInAll | |
| Building Act 2004—Form (Repealed) | Repealed | Site work notice | s 151 | 1 December 2023 - 18 September 2025 | AF2023-6 | ShowInAll | |
| Building Act 2004—Form | None | Appointment of a certifier - application for building approval | s 151 | 12 September 2025 | AF2025-13 | ShowInAll | |
| Building Act 2004—Form | None | Appointment of builder and application for commencement notice | s 151 | 12 September 2025 | AF2025-14 | ShowInAll | |
| Building Act 2004—Form | None | Minimum documentation requirements for building approval lodgement class 1 and 10 – residential construction | s 151 | 10 October 2025 | AF2025-18 | ShowInAll | |
| Building Act 2004—Form | None | Certificate of completion of unsubstantiated building work – application for certificate of occupancy and use under section 69 (2B) | s 151 | 19 September 2025 | AF2025-19 | ShowInAll | |
| Building Act 2004—Form | None | Exemption assessment B notice lodgement | s 151 | 19 September 2025 | AF2025-20 | ShowInAll | |
| Building Act 2004—Form | None | Non-compliance notice | s 151 | 19 September 2025 | AF2025-21 | ShowInAll | |
| Building Act 2004—Form | None | Certificate of completion – building work | s 151 | 19 September 2025 | AF2025-22 | ShowInAll | |
| Building Act 2004—Form | None | Building commencement notice | s 151 | 19 September 2025 | AF2025-23 | ShowInAll | |
| Building Act 2004—Form | None | Asbestos warning notice | s 151 | 18 October 2025 | AF2025-24 | ShowInAll | |
| Building Act 2004—Form | None | Site work notice | s 151 | 19 September 2025 | AF2025-25 | ShowInAll | |
| Building Act 2004—Form | None | Application for certificate of occupancy and use | s 151 | 19 September 2025 | AF2025-26 | ShowInAll |
Point-in-time versions
| Effective | Files/Formats | Version | Published | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 November 2025 | HTMLPDFWord | R53 | 16 November 2025 | Republication for amendments by A2025-29 |
| 1 April 2025 - 15 November 2025 | HTMLPDFWord | R52 | 1 April 2025 | Republication for amendments by A2025-5 |
| 6 March 2025 - 31 March 2025 | HTMLPDFWord | R51 | 6 March 2025 | Republication for amendments by A2023-8 as amended by A2023-20 and A2024-21 |
| 11 December 2024 - 5 March 2025 | HTMLPDFWord | R50 | 11 December 2024 | Republication for amendments by A2023-55 |
| 23 August 2024 - 10 December 2024 | HTMLPDFWord | R49 | 23 August 2024 | Republication for amendments by A2023-55 |
| 1 May 2024 - 22 August 2024 | HTMLPDFWord | R48 | 1 May 2024 | Republication for amendments by A2023-46 |
| 15 January 2024 - 30 April 2024 | HTMLPDFWord | R47 | 15 January 2024 | Republication for amendments by A2023-55 |
| 12 December 2023 - 14 January 2024 | HTMLPDFWord | R46 | 12 December 2023 | Republication for amendments by A2023-55 |
| 27 November 2023 - 11 December 2023 | HTMLPDFWord | R45 | 27 November 2023 | Republication for amendments by A2023-36 |
| 24 August 2022 - 26 November 2023 | HTMLPDFWord | R44 | 24 August 2022 | Republication for amendments by A2022-14 |
| 24 June 2022 - 23 August 2022 | HTMLPDFWord | R43 | 24 June 2022 | Republication for amendments by A2020-25 |
| 1 July 2020 - 23 June 2022 | HTMLPDFWord | R42 | 1 July 2020 | Republication for amendments by A2020-20 |
| 25 June 2020 - 30 June 2020 | HTMLPDFWord | R41 | 25 June 2020 | Republication for amendments by A2020-25 |
| 1 June 2020 - 24 June 2020 | HTMLPDFWord | R40 | 1 June 2020 | Republication for amendments by A2020-16 |
| 10 December 2019 - 31 May 2020 | HTMLPDFWord | R39 | 10 December 2019 | Republication for amendments by A2019-48 |
| 23 October 2018 - 9 December 2019 | HTMLPDFWord | R38 | 23 October 2018 | Republication for amendments by A2018-33 |
| 17 May 2018 - 22 October 2018 | HTMLPDFWord | R37 | 17 May 2018 | Republication for amendments by A2018-16 |
| 19 August 2017 - 16 May 2018 | HTMLPDFWord | R36 | 19 August 2017 | Republication for amendments by A2016-44 |
| 20 August 2016 - 18 August 2017 | HTMLPDFWord | R35 | 20 August 2016 | Republication for amendments by A2016-44 |
| 27 April 2016 - 19 August 2016 | HTMLPDFWord | R34 | 27 April 2016 | Republication for amendments by A2016-18 |
| 9 December 2015 - 26 April 2016 | HTMLPDFWord | R33 | 9 December 2015 | Republication for amendments by A2015-50 |
| 13 November 2015 - 8 December 2015 | HTMLPDFWord | R32 | 13 November 2015 | Republication for amendments by A2015-42 |
| 14 October 2015 - 12 November 2015 | HTMLPDFWord | R31 | 14 October 2015 | Republication for amendments by A2015-33 |
| 1 July 2015 - 13 October 2015 | HTMLPDFWord | R30 | 1 July 2015 | Republication for amendments by A2015-19 |
| 21 May 2015 - 30 June 2015 | HTMLPDFWord | R29 | 21 May 2015 | Republication for amendments by A2015-12 |
| 1 January 2015 - 20 May 2015 | HTMLPDFWord | R28 | 1 January 2015 | Republication for amendments by A2014-53 |
| 6 November 2014 - 31 December 2014 | HTMLPDFWord | R27 | 6 November 2014 | Republication for amendments by A2014-45 |
| 27 May 2014 - 5 November 2014 | HTMLPDFWord | R26 | 27 May 2014 | Republication for amendments by A2014-23 |
| 6 March 2014 - 26 May 2014 | HTMLPDFWord | R25 | 6 March 2014 | Republication for amendments by A2014-2 |
| 1 September 2013 - 5 March 2014 | HTMLPDFWord | R24* | 1 September 2013 | Republication for amendments by A2013-31 |
| 27 August 2013 - 31 August 2013 | HTMLPDFWord | R23 | 27 August 2013 | Republication for amendments by A2013-31 |
| 9 July 2013 - 26 August 2013 | HTMLPDFWord | R22 | 9 July 2013 | Republication for expiry of transitional provisions (pt 15) |
| 1 July 2013 - 8 July 2013 | HTMLPDFWord | R21 | 1 July 2013 | Republication for amendments by A2013-3 |
| 14 June 2013 - 30 June 2013 | HTMLPDFWord | R20 | 14 June 2013 | Republication for amendments by A2013-19 |
| 22 May 2013 - 13 June 2013 | HTMLPDFWord | R19 | 22 May 2013 | Republication for amendments by A2013-15 |
| 1 July 2012 - 21 May 2013 | HTMLPDFWord | R18 | 1 July 2012 | Republication for amendments by A2011-54 |
| 29 May 2012 - 30 June 2012 | HTMLPDFWord | R17 | 29 May 2012 | Republication for amendments by A2012-23 |
| 1 March 2012 - 28 May 2012 | HTMLPDFWord | R16 | 1 March 2012 | Republication for amendments by A2011-48 |
| 8 July 2011 - 29 February 2012 | HTMLPDFWord | R15 | 8 July 2011 | |
| 1 March 2011 - 7 July 2011 | HTMLPDFWord | R14 | 1 March 2011 | |
| 3 June 2010 - 28 February 2011 | HTMLPDFWord | R13 | 3 June 2010 | Republication for amendments by A2010-18 |
| 22 September 2009 - 2 June 2010 | HTMLPDFWord | R12 | 22 September 2009 | Republication for amendments by A2009-20 |
| 2 February 2009 - 21 September 2009 | HTMLPDFWord | R11 | 2 February 2009 | |
| 31 March 2008 - 1 February 2009 | HTMLPDFWord | R10* | 31 March 2008 | Republication for amendments by A2007-26 |
| 2 September 2006 - 30 March 2008 | HTMLPDFWord | R9 | 2 September 2006 | Republication for commenced expiry |
| 1 September 2006 - 1 September 2006 | HTMLPDFWord | R8 | 1 September 2006 | Republication for amendments by A2006-15 |
| 1 July 2006 - 31 August 2006 | HTMLPDFWord | R7 | 1 July 2006 | Republication for amendments by A2006-16 as amended by A2006-24 |
| 28 July 2005 - 30 June 2006 | HTMLPDFWord | R6 | 28 July 2005 | Republication for commenced expiry |
| 27 July 2005 - 27 July 2005 | HTMLPDFWord | R5 | 27 July 2005 | Republication for amendments by A2005-34 |
| 2 June 2005 - 26 July 2005 | HTMLPDFWord | R4 | 2 June 2005 | Republication for amendments by A2005-20 |
| 9 September 2004 - 1 June 2005 | HTMLPDFWord | R3 | 9 September 2004 | Republication for modifications by SL2004-34 as amended by SL2004-46 |
| 2 September 2004 - 8 September 2004 | HTMLPDFWord | R2 | 2 September 2004 | Republication for commenced expiry |
| 1 September 2004 - 1 September 2004 | HTMLPDFWord | R1 | 1 September 2004 | Republication for new Act and amendments by A2004-15, A2004-28 and A2004-66 |
| 1 September 2004 | HTMLPDFWord | As notified | 26 March 2004 |
Bill and Explanatory statement
The bill and explanatory statement for this Act are accessed from Building Bill 2003.
Notification statement
The Building Act 2004 has been passed by the Legislative Assembly and is notified under the Legislation Act 2001.
Notified: 26 March 2004 (Parliamentary Counsel)
Act as notified
| Date notified | Effective | Files/Formats | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 March 2004 | 1 September 2004 | HTMLPDFWord |
Commencement
| Provision | Commencement date | Commencement method |
|---|---|---|
| s 1, s 2 | 26 March 2004 | LA s 75 (1) |
| remainder | 1 September 2004 | s 2 and see A2004-12, s 2 and CN2004-8 |
Expiries
| Provision | Expiry date | Expiry method |
|---|---|---|
| s 83H | commences 1 May 2028 | s 83H (3) |
| pt 15 | 8 July 2013 (midnight) | s 202 |
| pt 11 | 1 September 2006 (midnight) | s 180 |
| s 172 | 27 July 2005 (midnight) | s 172 (3) |
| s 177, s 178 | 1 September 2004 (midnight) | s 177 (5), s 178 (5) |
Amendments
For section-by-section amendment annotations, see the amendment history in the endnotes in the current version of this law.
| Year and number | Amending law | Amending provision | Commencement date |
|---|---|---|---|
| A2004-15 | Criminal Code (Theft, Fraud, Bribery and Related Offences) Amendment Act 2004 | sch 2 pt 2.10 | 1 September 2004 |
| A2004-28 | Emergencies Act 2004 | sch 3 pt 3.1 | 1 September 2004 |
| A2004-66 | Dangerous Substances (Asbestos) Amendment Act 2004 | sch 1 pt 1.1 | 1 September 2004 |
| A2005-20 | Statute Law Amendment Act 2005 | sch 3 pt 3.7 | 2 June 2005 |
| A2005-34 | Construction Occupations Legislation Amendment Act 2005 | sch 1 pt 1.1 | 27 July 2005 |
| A2006-15 | Construction Occupations Legislation Amendment Act 2006 | sch 1 pt 1.1 | 1 September 2006 |
| A2007-26 | Building Legislation Amendment Act 2007 | sch 1 pt 1.1 | 31 March 2008 |
| A2008-36 | ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Legislation Amendment Act 2008 | sch 1 pt 1.7 | 2 February 2009 |
| A2008-37 | ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Legislation Amendment Act 2008 (No 2) | sch 1 pt 1.14 | 2 February 2009 |
| A2009-20 | Statute Law Amendment Act 2009 | sch 3 pt 3.8 | 22 September 2009 |
| A2010-18 | Statute Law Amendment Act 2010 | sch 1 pt 1.2 | 3 June 2010 |
| A2010-24 | Construction Occupations Legislation (Exemption Assessment) Amendment Act 2010 | pt 2 | 8 July 2011 |
| A2010-32 | Construction Occupations Legislation Amendment Act 2010 (No 2) | pt 2 | 1 March 2011 |
| A2011-3 | Statute Law Amendment Act 2011 | sch 3 pt 3.5 | 1 March 2011 |
| A2011-23 | Planning and Building Legislation Amendment Act 2011 | pt 2 | 8 July 2011 |
| A2011-48 | Evidence (Consequential Amendments) Act 2011 | sch 1 pt 1.6 | 1 March 2012 |
| A2011-54 | Planning and Building Legislation Amendment Act 2011 (No 2) | pt 2 | 1 July 2012 |
| A2012-23 | Planning, Building and Environment Legislation Amendment Act 2012 | pt 2 | 29 May 2012 |
| A2013-3 | Public Unleased Land Act 2013 | sch 2 pt 2.1 | 1 July 2013 |
| A2013-15 | Planning, Building and Environment Legislation Amendment Act 2013 | pt 2 | 22 May 2013 |
| A2013-19 | Statute Law Amendment Act 2013 | sch 3 pt 3.3 | 14 June 2013 |
| A2013-31 | Construction and Energy Efficiency Legislation Amendment Act 2013 | s 9 | 1 September 2013 |
| A2013-31 | Construction and Energy Efficiency Legislation Amendment Act 2013 | ss 10-20 | 27 August 2013 |
| A2014-2 | Construction and Energy Efficiency Legislation Amendment Act 2014 | pt 2 | 6 March 2014 |
| A2014-23 | Planning, Building and Environment Legislation Amendment Act 2014 | pt 2 | 27 May 2014 |
| A2014-45 | Planning, Building and Environment Legislation Amendment Act 2014 (No 2) | pt 2 | 6 November 2014 |
| A2014-53 | Dangerous Substances (Asbestos Safety Reform) Legislation Amendment Act 2014 | pt 2 | 1 January 2015 |
| A2015-12 | Planning, Building and Environment Legislation Amendment Act 2015 | pt 2 | 21 May 2015 |
| A2015-19 | Planning and Development (University of Canberra and Other Leases) Legislation Amendment Act 2015 | pt 2 | 1 July 2015 |
| A2015-33 | Red Tape Reduction Legislation Amendment Act 2015 | sch 1 pt 1.9 | 14 October 2015 |
| A2015-42 | Building (Loose-fill Asbestos Eradication) Legislation Amendment Act 2015 | pt 2 | 13 November 2015 |
| A2015-50 | Statute Law Amendment Act 2015 (No 2) | sch 3 pt 3.3 | 9 December 2015 |
| A2016-18 | Red Tape Reduction Legislation Amendment Act 2016 | sch 3 pt 3.7 | 27 April 2016 |
| A2016-44 | Building and Construction Legislation Amendment Act 2016 | ss 17-23, s 25, s 35, s 37 | 19 August 2017 |
| A2016-44 | Building and Construction Legislation Amendment Act 2016 | ss 5-16, s 24, ss 26-34, s 36, s 38 | 20 August 2016 |
| A2018-16 | Planning and Development (Lease Variation Charge Deferred Payment Scheme) Amendment Act 2018 | sch 1 pt 1.1 | 17 May 2018 |
| A2018-33 | Red Tape Reduction Legislation Amendment Act 2018 | sch 1 pt 1.2 | 23 October 2018 |
| A2019-48 | Building and Construction Legislation Amendment Act 2019 | pt 3 | 10 December 2019 |
| A2006-16 | Asbestos Legislation Amendment Act 2006 | sch 1 pt 1.1 | 1 July 2006 |
| A2020-16 | Land Titles (Electronic Conveyancing) Legislation Amendment Act 2020 | sch 1 pt 1.3 | 1 June 2020 |
| A2020-20 | Loose-fill Asbestos Legislation Amendment Act 2020 | sch 1 pt 1.1 | 1 July 2020 |
| A2020-25 | Building and Construction Legislation Amendment Act 2020 | s 4 | 25 June 2020 |
| A2020-25 | Building and Construction Legislation Amendment Act 2020 | ss 5-11 | 24 June 2022 |
| A2022-14 | Statute Law Amendment Act 2022 | sch 3 pt 3.4 | 24 August 2022 |
| A2023-8 | Professional Engineers Act 2023 | sch 2 pt 2.1 | 6 March 2025 |
| A2023-36 | Planning (Consequential Amendments) Act 2023 | sch 1 pt 1.3 | 27 November 2023 |
| A2023-46 | Building (Swimming Pool Safety) Legislation Amendment Act 2023 | s 4, ss 7-11 | 1 May 2024 |
| A2023-46 | Building (Swimming Pool Safety) Legislation Amendment Act 2023 | s 5, s 6 | commences 1 May 2028 |
| A2023-55 | Building and Construction Legislation Amendment Act 2023 | s 7, s 8, s 16, ss 20-22 | 12 December 2023 |
| A2023-55 | Building and Construction Legislation Amendment Act 2023 | s 9, ss 11-15 | 11 December 2024 |
| A2023-55 | Building and Construction Legislation Amendment Act 2023 | s 18 | 15 January 2024 |
| A2024-36 | Property Developers Act 2024 | sch 2 amdt 2.1, amdt 2.6, amdts 2.8-2.22 | awaiting commencement |
| A2024-36 | Property Developers Act 2024 | sch 2 amdts 2.2-2.5, amdt 2.7 | commences 1 October 2026 |
| A2023-55 | Building and Construction Legislation Amendment Act 2023 | s 10, s 17, s 19 | 23 August 2024 |
| A2025-5 | Building and Construction Legislation Amendment Act 2025 | pt 2 | 1 April 2025 |
| A2025-29 | Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 | sch 3 pt 3.10, sch 4 pt 4.17 | 16 November 2025 |
Modifications
| Year and number | Modifying law | Modifying provision | Commencement date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SL2004-34 | Building Regulation 2004, as amended by: | reg 32 | 9 September 2004 | 1 September 2006 (midnight) |