Owner Builder
If you want to build yourself on your own land or willing to coordinate the necessary tasks related with the construction then you may be a “Owner Builders”. By law owner builders are also required to meet the legislative requirements which relate to construction works.
One of the biggest advantages of being an Owner Builder is that it will allow you to save thousands of dollars in builder’s profits.
Responsibilities of an Owner Builder while dealing with building works in South Australia
When it comes to initiating a building project in South Australia, there are some specific responsibilities that you as an owner builder need to take under consideration according to the Development Act.
This includes:
- Obtaining a Development Approval
- Lodging all the necessary copies of certificates of indemnity insurance with the legitimate authority
- Informing the owner(s) who have adjoined properties regarding the intention of initiating a building work which may affect their properties
- Informing the council at prescribed stages of the construction work
- Executing the construction in accordance with the approved documents
- Submitting a signed statement of compliance to the legitimate authority once the construction is completed