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Do I need an inspection?

A permit must be obtained before commencing any works within our infrastructure, depending on the location, size, and nature of the work. The type of permit required will determine the number and type of inspections needed.
 

Depending on the type of permit you hold, one or more of the following inspections may be required:  

Pre-approval inspection: Before a Vehicle Crossing Permit application in submitted, our inspector will meet with the property owner on-site (the contractor may attend but is not required) to discuss the proposed vehicle crossing. 

Pre-commencement inspection: Once an Asset Protection Permit has been submitted, inspectors will assess the condition of the infrastructure prior to the commencement of works. The permit application automatically triggers the inspection, and no booking is required.

Pre-pour inspection:  Once the vehicle crossing has been boxed in accordance with the permit, any attached conditions, and our design specifications, we will carry out an inspection. We will then contact the contractor by phone to confirm whether the concrete pour can proceed.

Prior to backfill inspection: An inspection is required before any Legal Point of Discharge (LPoD) stormwater connection to Council drainage infrastructure is backfilled. An inspector will confirm if the connection is in the approved location and meets Council standards. 

Final inspection: Once the works are complete, an inspector will conduct a final inspection to assess the condition of the infrastructure. If reinstatement works are required, you will need to obtain a Works within Road Reserve Permit or a Consent for Works within Road Reserve prior to completing the works.

Additional final inspection: This inspection is required either for reinstatement works that need to be re-inspected, or for incomplete works identified during the final inspection that require further assessment. 
The permit holder shall be responsible for any reinstatement work identified during the final inspection.

Summary of required inspections by permit type

 Pre-approvalPre-commencementPre-pourPrior to backfillFinalAdditional final
Asset Protection Permit        No booking required   
Vehicle Crossing Permit            No booking required   
Works within Road Reserve Permit   *   *      
Consent for Works within Road Reserve           *     *      
LPoD Connection          
Works associated with small sub-divisions           *           

*Depending on the works

Important:

  • Not all inspections can be booked by email
  • How you book an inspection depends on the type of inspection and who is responsible for it

Key

 Required
 Permit holder required to be on site
 Call to book an inspection
 email [email protected] to book an inspection
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