New Cladding Laws

An estimated 12,000 Queensland buildings are captured by new cladding laws which require building owners to report to the QBCC about the material on the exterior of their building.

The Building and Other Legislation (Cladding) Amendment Regulation (2018) came into effect on 1 October 2018 meaning that, by law, some building owners must complete the online Safer Buildings combustible cladding checklist to assess their building’s safety.

Which buildings are affected?

Buildings that are required to be assessed must meet all four of these criteria:

• Privately-owned
• Building class 2 to 9
• Type A or B construction
• Built or modified since 1 January 1994

If you only satisfy some of the criteria, but not all, you don’t have to complete the checklist.

If you have further questions about your eligibility, you can find a more detailed explanation of building classes and construction types at the Safer Buildings website, or call us on 139 333.