CC & PCA & owner builder

[jsoe]

hi SS!
Our DA for the granny flat is about to be finalised in week's time. Assuming it's approved, we have to apply for a Construction Certificate.

Is there any difference appointing the council as the Principal Certifying Authority vs getting a Private Certifier? Cost wise, smoothness of working wise, etc.?

When do we apply for Occupation Certificate? After the build and getting signed off by the PCA / PC?

What's owner builder? I saw an online course for $200. Does that give us the right to carry out reno ourselves (apart from plumber and electrician)?

Thanks heaps!

 

[NBS]

I'm not sure how the owner builder works in NSW.

This will be worth a look at http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/T...and_renovating/Becoming_an_owner_builder.html

Ask for a price from the council to have certified and also a private certifier. I would assume the council will be cheaper.

Brian