If you’re looking to take on a building project in Tasmania as an owner builder, it’s important to understand the requirements and regulations. One of the first steps is completing an owner builder (online) course TAS.
Tasmania – Course & Permit Owner builder TAS (Hobart) courses and permits can be quite difficult to navigate. Below you will find the information required.
Building In TASIf you’re considering becoming an owner builder in Tasmania, it’s important to understand the regulations and requirements specific to your state. One way to do this is by taking an owner builder TAS (Hobart) (online) course to obtain your permit. You will also be provided with the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully manage your building project. Here’s where you find information on the regulations and requirements for owner builders in TAS. An owner builder is any person who has directly built and managed a new build or renovation on their land. |
Owner builders cannot: Carry out licensed tradespersons works such as plumbing and electrical.
If you are doing low risk work and not using a licensed builder you do not need a permit.
Examples of work in the low risk category are:
• repairs to habitable buildings
• small outbuildings, garages, sheds (domestic or commercial) maximum size 36m2 floor area (prefabricated)
and a maximum size of 18m2 (non-prefabricated).
• Class 7b farm sheds
An owner builder permit is required if building work is on a class 1a building -house or unit. Any repairs or alterations greater than are allowed as Low-Risk Work by a homeowner. Or any work on any Class 10 or 8 “farm building” (those classes include sheds, carports, garages, farm buildings or similar).
Both the owner builder course and the white card course must be completed.
