How to replace a principal certifying authority
There are now two alternative ways you can change your principal certifying authority (PCA) under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979:
- You can apply to the Building Professionals Board for approval to replace the PCA, or
- If you have the agreement of the current PCA, the proposed replacement PCA and the person who appointed the current PCA, you can instead simply notify the Board, the council and the consent authority of that agreement.
Seeking approval of the Board
To seek the Board's approval to replace the PCA, please complete an Application to replace the principal certifying authority (PDF) (DOC).
If you seek the Board's approval, the Board must be satisfied it is appropriate in the circumstances for the PCA to be replaced.
The proposed replacement PCA cannot be appointed before the Board gives it approval in writing, and the council and the consent authority have been notified.
Notifying the Board, council and consent authority of agreement
To notify the Board, the council and consent authority of the relevant persons' agreement to the replacement of the PCA, please complete a Notice of replacement of the principal certifying authority (PDF) (DOC).
The appointment to replace the PCA may only be made after the notice is given to the Board, the council and the consent authority.