If you want to build, extend or make changes to a public building, you must:
- Apply for any needed Building and Planning approvals, and
- Submit an application to construct, extend or alter a public building (Public Buildings Form 1)through our online portal, Kwinana Connect (under 'Planning, Building, Health Applications').
You don’t need to submit this form if you are already submitting a building permit application.
In some cases, there are conflicting requirements between the National Construction Code and the requirements of the Health (Public Building) Regulations 1992 (which take precedence).
Before a new public building can be used, you must get a Certificate of Approval from the City of Kwinana’s Environmental Health Services team. This certificate says what the building can be used for and how many people are allowed inside at one time.
An Environmental Health Officer will inspect the building before the certificate is given.
To apply, complete Public Buildings Form 2 online through Kwinana Connect under 'Planning, Building, Health Applications'.
If any electrical work was done, you must also submit a Application - Certificate of Electrical Compliance (Public buildings Form 5) to the Environmental Health Services team before your Certificate of Approval can be issued or updated.
If a building starts being used as a public building, the same steps must be followed as if it were a new public building. This includes completing the required forms and having the building inspected before it can be used.
If you are changing or adding to an existing public building, you must:
- Apply for any needed Building or Planning approvals, and
- Submit a Public Buildings Form 3 online through Kwinana Connect under 'Planning, Building, Health Applications'.
An inspection is needed before the City can issue a new Certificate of Approval.