Building compliance crackdown

During the blitz, inspectors divided their time between general building inspections, specialist electrical work checks, and ensuring compliance with licencing as well as signage rules.

As a result of the compliance campaign Building Commission NSW expects to issue 29 rectification orders across the region for a range of defects detected during the inspections.

Before the orders are finalised and made public, Building Commission NSW must consider written representations from the developer or principal contractor, as required by legislation.

The blitz also saw Building Commission NSW issue 15 penalty infringement notices valued at $16,490 for issues related to signage, unlicenced contracting, unlicenced work, and non-compliant electrical work.

Since the start of 2025, Building Commission NSW has visited regional areas across NSW inspecting a range of residential construction sites to ensure they are up to scratch.