Must comply with Schedule 1 of the General Regulation.

At a glance, internal alterations don't need BA if:

  • the building receives a certificate of occupancy or other certificate under the Building Act 2004, part 5
  • the building class under the Building Code doesn't change
  • the exterior is not affected
  • the structural integrity of the inside of the building isn't affected
  • a heating appliance isn't affected
  • you don't need a licence, notice, certifier, plans, inspections, certificates, design or construction standards under the Building Act 2004, and
  • it follows all other general rules.

Also see: internal alteration DA exemptions.