Protection of the public

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If you plan to conduct building works that may be unsafe to the public, over a street alignment, you must provide public protection measures. This is covered in Regulation 116 of the Building Regulations 2018.

Key information

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How to apply

Prepare your documents

We must receive a Section 80 before you apply for protection of the public. This should state the nature of the works that the RBS actioned for the Building Permit.

You need to provide the following with your application:

  • Statement from your RBS to our Municipal Building Surveyor (MBS) which:
  • outlines the nature of the proposed works (to match the Section 80)
  • confirms whether proposed plans and precautions are suitable and approved
  • refers to Australian Standard Codes applicable to the proposed works
  • states whether any proposed demolition works meet the Australian Standard for demolition.
  • Traffic Management Plan (TMP) which:
    • outlines the set-up and removal of hoardings and gantries
    • displays the occupied area and temporary setup for pedestrians and aftercare (business hours may vary from non-business hours)
    • states the direction of pedestrians
    • displays the location of warning signs, amber lighting and DDA-compliant ramps (if applicable).
  • Building Permit application, including the scope of works requiring precautions
  • Site Plan indicating the size and site of hoarding and physical constraints such as pits, poles, drainage points, street trees and street furniture.

Apply online

Log in to the platform to apply. If you don’t have an account, you can sign up. Find out more about our online self-service platform.

Once logged in:

  • select ‘Building permits' under Apply for something
  • select 'Report and consent 116' in the drop-down
  • follow the prompts.

Apply for protection of the public

You can track the progress of your applications anytime through the platform.

Examples of suitable precautions include:

  • hoardings
  • gantries
  • scaffolding
  • bollards
  • exclusion zones.

The Relevant Building Surveyor (RBS) decides what precautions you need to take before and during works.

You must have an approved report and consent (regulation 116) before applying for a hoarding permit.

We cannot provide a report and consent (regulation 116) if a building permit was issued for the proposed works.

More information

For information about the regulations, visit the Building and Plumbing Commission website.

For information about report and consent or the application process, call the Municipal Building Surveyor's Office on 03 8290 3525.

Costs

  • Designs requiring consent under Regulation 116: $333.30
  • Section 173 (if required): $4,200