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1 similar Principal Certifying Authority Agreement contracts
PRINCIPAL CERTIFYING AUTHORITY AGREEMENTPrincipal Certifying Authority Agreement • April 18th, 2013
THE ROLE OF THE PRINCIPAL CERTIFYING AUTHORITY The information given here is to assist those involved in the project in understanding the roles and responsibilities of a Principal Certifying Authority (PCA). A PCA is essentially a semi-regulatory role whereby it is the duty of the PCA to ensure the project is constructed and completed in accordance with: the plans and associated documentation and Conditions under the Development Consent issued by the Consent Authority (generally the Local Council), or the pre-determined criteria for a Complying Development Certificate, and the relevant building regulations, more particularly the Building Code of Australia and referenced Australian Standards. The choice of PCA, is made by the owner(s) of the property that is being developed. There are essentially two options for the choice of a PCA, these being either an Accredited Private Certifier or the Local Council. Private Certifiers are accredited individually on the basis of their knowledge a
