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    • Consumer building information

      Outlines general information when building or renovating a property in Tasmania including permits, owner builders, notifiable work and plans

    • Resolving a building dispute

      Information on resolving a building dispute in Tasmania

    • Installing solar panels in your home

      Explains what consumers should consider when installing solar panels in on a home

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      Information for building practitioners in Tasmania

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      Information for councils and other permit authorities on illegal building work, building administration fee, categories of building work and requirements for temporary occupancy permits.

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      Apply for a building services provider licence in Tasmania

    • National Construction Code (NCC)

      Information on the National Construction Code 2025 commencement

    • CPD (Continuing Professional Development)

      Information on CPD in Tasmania

    • Resolving a building dispute

      Information on resolving a building dispute in Tasmania

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    • BSTnewsletter

      Access past editions and subscribe to theBST email newsletter for news and up-to-date information on the building and construction industry in Tasmania

    • Plumbing Standards and Regulation
    • Plumbing standards and health requirements

      Information on plumbing standards in Tasmania including the Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA)

    • Plumbing for consumers

      General information on plumbing work which can be done by someone without a plumbing licence

    • Technical information for plumbers

      Technical information for plumbers

    • Council role in plumbing

      Information on local council's role in plumbing in Tasmania

    • Wastewater management systems

      Accredited and authorised onsite wastewater management systems, composting toilets and hybrid systems

    • Certified plumbing products - WaterMark

      Information on the plumbing product certification scheme (WaterMark)

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      Consumer information on hot water systems in houses

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      General information on household greywater

    • Rainwater storage tanks

      Information to help you keep your drinking water supply safe and healthy

    • Trade waste

      Information for trade and consumers on the disposal of liquid trade waste

    • Plumbing licences

      Applying for a plumbing licence in Tasmania

    • CPD (Continuing Professional Development)

      Information on CPD in Tasmania

    • Forms, publications and reports

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    • Legislation

      Legislation administered by BST

    • BSTnewsletter

      Access past editions and subscribe to theBST email newsletter for news and up-to-date information on the building and construction industry in Tasmania

    • CPD (Continuing Professional Development)
    • What is CPD?

      Redirect to CPD (Continuing Professional Development)

    • CPD events calendar

      Listing of CPD activities - Calendar and other Training Sources

    • CPD - Additional training resources

      Alphabetic listing of additional training resources -  ongoing, online and face to face CPD activities provided by Training Providers

    • Occupational Licensing (Building Services Work) Determination CPD activities

      Information on approved activities related to the Occupational Licensing (Building Services Work) Determination

    • Occupational Licensing (Continuing Professional Development) Determination 2018 CPD activities

      Information on approved activities related to the Occupational Licensing (Continuing Professional Development) Determination 2018

    • CPD - Online and Ongoing Training Resources

      Online and ongoing training resources available both online and in person

    • Information for training providers

      Directs the Training Providers through the process of applying for CPD points, and provides the application form, meeting the criteria and the assessment.

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      Links directly to the Legislation and Determinations

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    • Apply for a licence or a registration

      Information on applying for a trade-based licence or to register to work with vulnerable people in Tasmania

    • Legislation

      List of current legislation administered by Building Standards Tasmania

    • BST fee schedule

      Complete list of all fees administered by Building Standards Tasmania

    • Newsletter

      The CAT newsletter is aimed at trade professionals and has replaced Connections magazine.

    • Occupational Licensing Determinations

      Forms, determinations, publications and reports for builders and tradespeople

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  • ACL Compliance and Enforcement Guide (PDF FILE, 1.7 MB)

    A guide to the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) to help business understand their responsibilities under the law

  • ACL Electrical and whitegoods (PDF FILE, 509.4 KB)

    Industry guide to the Australian Consumer Law for electrical and whitegoods businesses.  Covers key aspects such as refunds, replacements and repairs.

  • ACL Guide for fundraising (PDF FILE, 366.4 KB)

    Industry guide to the Australian Consumer Law for fundraising for charities, not-for-profits and fundraisers. Guide covers misleading, deceptive, and unconscionable conduct, obligations relating to supply of goods and services and law enforcement.

  • ACL Motor vehicle sales repairs (PDF FILE, 1.5 MB)

    Industry guide to the Australian Consumer Law for the car and motorcycle sales and repair industries. Guide covers areas such as licensed motor vehicle trading, mechanics and repair shops, mv manufacturers and industry associations.

  • ACL Personal services (PDF FILE, 319.9 KB)

    Industry guide to the Australian Consumer Law for businesses providing personal services such as hairdressing and beauty services, furniture removal, photography, curtain and carpet cleaning.  It covers key aspects such as sales tactics, deposits and refunds.

  • ACL Rental Cars (PDF FILE, 459.3 KB)

    Industry guide to the Australian Consumer Law for car rental businesses.  Covers key aspects such as contract terms, deposits and refunds.

  • ACL Schedule 2 (PDF FILE, 577.9 KB)

    Australian Consumer Law guide, schedule 2, in PDF format

  • ACL Travel accommodation (PDF FILE, 578.5 KB)

    Industry guide to the Australian Consumer Law for travel and accommodation businesses.  Guide is for businesses who market, sell or take bookings for travel and travel related services, provide holiday accommodation, and other travel related services such as tours and recreational activities.

  • Car rentals fact sheet (PDF FILE, 188.6 KB)

    Information on what you should do before and after hiring a vehicle with a car hire provider.

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