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Building in Tasmania - CBOS We are Tasmania’s building and occupational licensing regulator. Please read the following Community Guidelines and Disclaimer carefully.

We provide advice on industry codes, educate about building legislation and national standards, register and license businesses and occupations, and ensure compliance with laws and standards This account is owned and managed by Consumer, Building and Occupational Services (CBOS), which is a business unit of the Department of Justice in the Tasmanian government. We work towards a fair, just and saf

e Tasmania through the delivery of equitable, efficient and effective consumer, building and occupational regulation. To do this, we:
• advise and educate consumers, tenants, businesses and landlords on their rights, responsibilities and changes to the law
• review and advise the state government on consumer legislation and industry codes
• advise and educate consumers and people in the building industry about the state’s building legislation and national standards
• register and license businesses and occupations
• conciliate disputes between consumers and traders, tenants and landlords, and consumers and building practitioners
• enforce and ensure compliance with consumer laws, building laws and gas and electricity safety standards.

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Stay up to date with verification and testing practices. ⚡This CPD session is designed for licensed electricians looking...
01/09/2026

Stay up to date with verification and testing practices. ⚡

This CPD session is designed for licensed electricians looking to refresh and strengthen their knowledge of electrical testing requirements, safety processes, hazard identification, fault detection, and regulatory compliance.

📅 7 September 2025
📍 Sheffield
🎓 6 CPD points

Register now to maintain your skills and stay current with industry requirements.

Registration link: www.cbos.tas.gov.au/topics/licensing-and-registration/cpd/events-calendar/events/verification-and-testing-practices-module-7

⚠️ Hazard Alert for Licensed Plumbers Consumer Building and Occupational Services (CBOS) is reminding licensed plumbers ...
19/08/2026

⚠️ Hazard Alert for Licensed Plumbers

Consumer Building and Occupational Services (CBOS) is reminding licensed plumbers of the serious risks associated with working on hot water systems connected to uncontrolled heat sources, including wood heater water jackets and solar thermosiphon systems.

Recent incidents in Tasmania have highlighted the potentially catastrophic consequences of incorrect installation, alteration or repair, including explosions, severe burns, significant property damage, and serious injury or death.

Flow and return pipework associated with an uncontrolled heat source must never be isolated or capped off, as this can create dangerous pressure and temperature conditions.

If you are unsure about the design, installation or modification of these systems, seek specialist advice before proceeding.

Read the full hazard alert on the CBOS website. www.cbos.tas.gov.au/newsroom/tech-reg-news-technical-regulations/hazard-alert-urgent-warning-to-lic…

Putting up a fence around your new pool or spa? Unlike a standard garden fence, this one isn't something you can just bu...
12/08/2026

Putting up a fence around your new pool or spa? Unlike a standard garden fence, this one isn't something you can just build yourself.

Under Tasmania's building rules, pool and spa safety barriers are always notifiable work, no matter how small the pool is.

That means a building surveyor has to be involved and sign off before the barrier goes up. This applies to any pool or spa deeper than 300mm, including portable and above-ground pools.

Pool fencing can also trigger planning approval, particularly if your property has boundary setback requirements, is on a corner block, or sits within a heritage or bushfire-prone area. Your building surveyor can tell you if planning approval applies in your case.

Pools are one of the most common areas people get compliance wrong, and pool fencing is a safety requirement, not just a box to tick. Get it checked before you build, not after.

Have your say on the improvements that could be made for the NCC. Your views matter! 📢
10/08/2026

Have your say on the improvements that could be made for the NCC. Your views matter! 📢

📢 Complete our NCC user survey and share your views!

We're seeking feedback to better understand how the National Construction Code (NCC) is used and where improvements could be made.

Whether you use the NCC regularly or occasionally, we'd like to hear how you access, navigate and apply the NCC in practice.

Your feedback will help inform future improvements to NCC products, services and resources.

The survey is open until 6 September 2026.

Access the survey via our consultation hub: https://consultation.abcb.gov.au/ncc-user-survey

🔍 Do you know the most common defects found in solar installations?From missing system layout plans and shutdown procedu...
06/08/2026

🔍 Do you know the most common defects found in solar installations?

From missing system layout plans and shutdown procedures to incorrect signage and labelling, these avoidable errors continue to show up during inspections.

Check out the link below for the top 10 electrical defects identified in 2025 and help ensure your next installation meets the required standards.

Top 10 defects: www.cbos.tas.gov.au/newsroom/tech-reg-news-technical-regulations/most-common-electrical-defects-2025-solar-installations

The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has opened registrations for a free online information session covering the k...
04/08/2026

The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has opened registrations for a free online information session covering the key changes to the Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA) 2025.

Hosted by ABCB Plumbing Director Richard Playne, the session is designed for practitioners who regularly use the PCA, including:

- Plumbers
- Hydraulic designers
- Certifiers
- Technical reviewers
- Regulators
- Product and compliance specialists

A short question and answer session will follow the presentation.

Session Details:

Date: Wednesday, 26 August 2026

Time: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Format: Microsoft Teams

A recording of the presentation will be made available following the event. Please note that the Q&A session will not be recorded.

For further information and to register, visit: Register for our free online information session on PCA 2025 | ABCB

Practitioners should note that National Construction Code (NCC) 2022 and the Plumbing Code of Australia 2022 remain the current applicable code in Tasmania. NCC 2025 and PCA 2025 are scheduled to commence in Tasmania on 1 May 2027.

⚡️Want to build your skills in electrical safety? Join MBT for this hands-on course and learn how to safely test and tag...
30/07/2026

⚡️Want to build your skills in electrical safety? Join MBT for this hands-on course and learn how to safely test and tag electrical equipment, including power tools, extension leads and residual current devices (RCDs). 🔌🛠️

📅 5 August 2026
🕘 9:00am – 3:00pm
📍 MBT, 6 Lockheed Place, Cambridge
🎓 6 CPD Points

👷 Suitable for Builders & Plumbers

👉 Register now via: www.cbos.tas.gov.au/topics/licensing-and-registration/cpd/events-calendar/events/electrical-testing-and-tagging-cambridge3

Planning a new fence? For most homes, this is work you can do yourself, no building permit and no building surveyor requ...
28/07/2026

Planning a new fence? For most homes, this is work you can do yourself, no building permit and no building surveyor required.

Under Tasmania's building rules, fences count as low risk work if they stay within height limits.

Masonry or concrete fences and walls can go up to 1.2m. Fences made of other materials, like timber or chain link, can go up to 2.1m (chain link up to 3m).

Go above these heights, and your fence moves into notifiable work, meaning a building surveyor needs to be involved before you start.

Building approval and planning approval are two different things. Even low risk fencing work can still need a planning permit from your council if your property is affected by things like a heritage overlay, a corner block with sightline rules, a bushfire-prone or landslip area, or if the fence is near a waterway or vegetation protection zone.

If you're not sure whether any of these apply to you, check with your local council before you start. It's a quick call that can save you from having to pull a fence down later.

For more information, visit: cbos.tas.gov.au/topics/housing/building-renovating/consumer-building-information

20/07/2026

📢 Consultation now open

The ABCB is seeking stakeholder feedback on a proposed National Voluntary Certification Scheme for Manufacturers of Prefabricated Construction.

We're inviting feedback on:
- a proposed definition for Prefabricated Construction within the National Construction Code
- the proposed Scheme framework and draft Scheme Rules
- the draft Economic Analysis report supporting the proposed Scheme.

Read the discussion paper and have your say:
https://consultation.abcb.gov.au/national-voluntary-certification-scheme-for-manufacturers-of-prefabricated-construction

Consultation closes 15 September 2026 at 11:59 pm AEST.

Planning to start approved building or plumbing work?Before work begins, licensed contractors must lodge a Start Work No...
16/07/2026

Planning to start approved building or plumbing work?

Before work begins, licensed contractors must lodge a Start Work Notice with the relevant permit authority. This important step helps ensure inspections can be carried out at the right time and that work is completed in line with approved permits.

Failing to submit a Start Work Notice may result in compliance action and could delay project approvals and certification processes.

Submitting a Start Work Notice is a simple but essential requirement under Tasmania's building and plumbing framework, helping to support safe, compliant and high-quality building outcomes.

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7018

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
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Friday 9am - 5pm

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