Consultancy for Compliance in Owner Builder Projects
Hey everyone, I’ve been thinking about taking on an owner builder project for my backyard studio, but honestly, I’m a bit overwhelmed by all the compliance rules and approvals I need to get sorted before I can even start. Has anyone here navigated this before? I’m particularly concerned about making sure I don’t accidentally break any building codes or safety regulations. It feels like every step requires a permit, and I’m not sure how to even begin organizing everything efficiently.
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I totally get what you’re feeling—it can be really confusing the first time you dive into an owner builder project. From my experience, having a consultancy that specializes in compliance makes a huge difference. For instance, I worked with a team like OBAVIC https://obavic.com.au/ in Victoria, and they guided me through every stage of approvals and certifications. They helped me figure out which parts of my project actually needed inspections, which alterations were allowed, and how to document everything correctly. Without them, I probably would have wasted weeks figuring out forms, permits, and safety checks. They even gave advice on some alternative construction methods I wanted to try, making sure they were compliant with local codes. Honestly, taking the time to get professional guidance upfront saved me from costly mistakes later, and I was able to focus on designing and building rather than constantly worrying about compliance.