Introduction
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) oversees a national framework for building legislation, including the Building Act 1993 which details the procedure for demolition.
A demolition permit must be granted before demolition can commence. Once the documentation for a permit is prepared by the builder or the demolisher, the main work in the application process is done by the building surveyor .
In some circumstances a planning permit will be required prior to a demolition permit being issued. The building may be within a heritage overlay which triggers the requirement for a planning permit.