Class 5 and Class 9b make up a large share of what is worth sending, alongside Class 6 shops and Class 7b warehouses when they arise. Many jobs are refurbishments of existing buildings. The scope follows the drawings. An internal fit-out is not written as a whole-building fabric assessment unless that is what the work actually is.
The ACT has been on NCC 2025 since 1 May 2026. NCC 2022 is still accepted until about 30 April 2027. The report names the edition that applies to the application. Say if you already know which one the certifier is using.
Canberra sites are commonly in a cooler climate zone than coastal Sydney. The report still uses the zone for the address on the drawings, not a standing assumption. Fabric conclusions are only closed where the build-ups are shown.
There is no Canberra studio and no travel line on the quote. Email the set, and the fixed quote is based on the drawings.
Section J reports are From $650 inc GST. Standard turnaround is 48 to 72 hours from full drawings. The same remote service is used here as in every other state. There is no travel charge.
On the ground in Canberra
Canberra sites are commonly in a cooler climate zone than coastal Sydney. The report still uses the zone for the address on the drawings, not a standing assumption. Fabric conclusions are only closed where the build-ups are shown.
The ACT has been on NCC 2025 since 1 May 2026. NCC 2022 is still accepted until about 30 April 2027. Say if you already know which edition the certifier is using.
Residential work
NatHERS for ACT houses is quoted on the published residential fees. BASIX is a New South Wales certificate and is not prepared for ACT projects. A single storey dwelling is $595 + GST. The figure is the national published fee, not a separate local rate.
Classes taken for Section J
- Class 5 · Office. Office buildings used for professional or commercial purposes.
- Class 6 · Shop. Shops, cafes, restaurants and other retail premises.
- Class 7b · Warehouse. Buildings for storage. Car parks (Class 7a) are outside the usual scope.
- Class 9b · Public building. Assembly buildings such as halls, schools and similar public buildings. Health-care buildings (Class 9a) and aged-care buildings (Class 9c) are not the focus of this practice.