September 13, 2018
Three South Burnett building owners have been contacted by the Queensland Building and Construction Commission in regards to building cladding.
The owners have been directed to provide information about any cladding used on their buildings.
The letters, which were sent last week, will provide information about how the building owners can register their buildings and complete a cladding checklist as required under new laws that come into effect on October 1.
The focus on potentially combustible cladding follows last year’s Grenfell Tower tragedy in London in which 72 people died.
QBCC Commissioner Brett Bassett said it was important that building owners and bodies corporate moved quickly to complete the checklist.
“We anticipate that most buildings will be safe, however all private buildings within scope need to be cleared so that we know for sure,” Mr Bassett said.
“All Queenslanders want peace of mind about the safety of their buildings.
“Buildings affected by non-conforming cladding can potentially be a real risk and we’re moving quickly to address that risk.
“If you receive a letter from the QBCC, or you own a building of three storeys or more built from 1994 onwards, visit www.saferbuildings.qld.gov.au for more information or to register and complete the checklist.”
South Burnett building owners will have until March 29, 2019, to complete the first part of the checklist.
Buildings that have suspected aluminium composite cladding will be required to be inspected by a building industry professional.
If it is confirmed that combustible cladding has been used, the building will need to be inspected by a fire engineer.
For further information, contact the QBCC on 13-93-33.
