NewCert Services

NewCert will be able to assist you in helping to ensure the smooth running of the certification of your development.

BUILDING CERTIFICATION

NewCert has extensive experience in the certification of all building classifications however focus on commercial, industrial, health, education & high density residential projects. Antony Ridgway holds an A1 unrestricted accreditation issued by the Building Professionals Board, which allows him to certify any building within NSW, including buildings which are the subject of a Performance Solution related to fire safety matters. A summary of the building classifications and types is below:

  • Class 1a

    Houses, townhouses, semi-detached dwellings

  • Class 1b

    Boarding houses, bed & breakfasts

  • Class 2

    Medium-density residential unit blocks, high-density residential unit blocks, mixed-use developments (residential with commercial / retail on lower levels)

  • Class 3

    Motels, student accommodation

  • Class 4

    Single dwelling forming the minor use of a commercial / industrial / retail building

  • Class 5

    Commercial / office buildings, ambulance stations, police stations, fire stations

  • Class 6

    Retail, shopping centres, service stations, bulky goods retail, pubs and bars, car showrooms, restaurants, cafes, fast-food shops, health and beauty shops

  • Class 7a

    Carparks

  • Class 7b

    Industrial buildings, warehouses, storage buildings

  • Class 8

    Workshop buildings, laboratories, water treatment plant, electrical substations

  • Class 9a

    Hospitals

  • Class 9b

    Clubs and entertainment venues, stadiums and sporting venues, schools, universities, churches, public buildings such as libraries and transport buildings, early childhood centres

  • Class 9c

    Aged care buildings

  • Class 10a

    Sheds, carports, garages

  • Class 10b

    Pools, research tower, pylon signs, retaining walls

BCA CONSULTANCY AND REPORTING

NewCert can perform BCA assessments of proposed developments and provide BCA reports. NewCert can act as the BCA Consultant on significant developments which warrant the services of an independent BCA Consultant. NewCert can issue Crown Building Certificates for works proceeding in accordance with the crown development requirements of the EP&A Act 1979. NewCert can also provide BCA advice on specific areas of recently constructed or existing buildings.