Building Code Consulting
Expert interpretation and application of the NCC, Building Act 1993, and Australian Standards across all building classes and project types.
Building Permits & Documentation Review
End-to-end management of permit applications, plan assessments, and all supporting documentation for residential and commercial projects.
Review Performance Solution Reports
Independent review and assessment of performance-based NCC compliance reports, ensuring solutions are robust, well-reasoned, and meet regulatory requirements.
Services We Provide
Mandatory Inspections Coordination
Scheduling and conducting all mandatory stage inspections — footings, frame, waterproofing, and final — ensuring projects stay compliant and on track.
Fire Safety Compliance Assessments
Comprehensive assessment of fire safety systems, essential safety measures, and NCC Part C requirements across commercial and residential building classes.
Pool & Spa Safety Barrier Audits
Inspection and audit of pool and spa safety barriers to confirm compliance with the Building Regulations 2018 and relevant Australian Standards.
Report & Consent Applications
Report & Consent applications for Part 5 variations including siting, setbacks, and height, with direct liaison with reporting authorities.
BCA Compliance Assessments
Thorough assessment of building plans and existing structures against the Building Code of Australia, identifying non-compliances and advising on rectification pathways.
Regulatory Enforcement Advice
Practical guidance on building notices, orders, and enforcement action under the Building Act 1993, including reporting practitioners to the VBA and managing compliance outcomes.
Residential Services
Whether you're building new, regularising past works, or navigating bushfire obligations, Kingston Building Consultants provides expert building surveying services for residential clients across Victoria.
Regulatory Enforcement Advice Helping homeowners resolve unpermitted building works — assessing the structure, identifying any issues, and preparing the documentation needed to bring everything into compliance.
Building Permits & Inspections Full management of the permit process — from plan assessment and permit issuance through to mandatory inspections and Certificate of Final Inspection.
Report & Consent – Part 5 Variations Preparation and management of Report & Consent applications for siting, setbacks, height, and other variations to the Building Regulations 2018, with direct liaison with the reporting authority.
Section 137B Owner Builder Reports Formal report will be provided in accordance with Section 137B, ensuring compliance with Council and planning permit conditions.
Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) Reports Site-specific BAL assessments in accordance with AS 3959 and the NCC, determining construction requirements to protect your home and satisfy building permit conditions.
Commercial Services
From complex code compliance to regulatory appeals, KBC delivers authoritative building surveying services for commercial clients across Victoria.
Existing Condition Reports Detailed documentation of a building's current state, identifying non-compliances, defects, and regulatory obligations — essential for due diligence, acquisitions, and change-of-use applications.
Performance Solutions Assessment and development of performance-based solutions where a prescriptive NCC compliance pathway isn't practical, working alongside fire engineers and other specialists to achieve compliant outcomes.
Consultant Building Surveyor Independent surveying consultancy across all commercial building classes — providing expert assessment, certification, and regulatory guidance on complex projects from concept through to occupancy.
General Consulting & Advisement Practical, plain-language advice on building regulations, the NCC, enforcement obligations, and compliance pathways — helping developers, builders, and architects make informed decisions at every stage of a project.
Building Appeals Board Applications Preparation and management of applications to the Building Appeals Board, representing clients seeking reviews of building notices, orders, or determinations issued under the Building Act 1993.
Committed to delivering high-quality and client-focused building surveying and consulting services.
How The Building Permit Process Works
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Initial Consultation & Quote
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Prepare & Submit Documentation
Get in touch to discuss your project scope, building class, and timeframes. We will provide a fee proposal and outline exactly what documentation will be required before lodgement.
Your builder or designer submits the required plans, engineering reports, energy assessments, and supporting documents. For most projects this includes site plans, floor plans, elevations, and a soil report.
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Plan Assessment & Referrals
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Permit Issued
We review all documentation for compliance with the NCC, Building Regulations 2018, and relevant Australian Standards. Where required, plans are referred to Council, fire authorities, or other reporting bodies.
Once all documentation is assessed and approved, the building permit is issued. This authorises work to commence and sets out the mandatory inspection stages that must be completed during construction.
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Mandatory Stage Inspections
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Occupancy Permit or Certificate of Final Inspection
Inspections are carried out at key stages — typically footings, frame, waterproofing, and any other stages specified in the permit. Each stage must be signed off before work can proceed to the next phase.
Once construction is complete and all inspections have passed, an Occupancy Permit (for habitable buildings) or Certificate of Final Inspection is issued — confirming the works are compliant and the building is safe to occupy.