Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Principal certifying authority 4Aug 28, 2013 6:02 pm Our builder appointed the principal certifier for us. They are independent. They are the ones who issue the interim or full occupation certificate. We had independent building inspections at two different stages in the build that we organised ourselves. If you are in NSW, we used Howard Ryan. Built a Hawthorne 31 with EB nessjeffdreamhouse.blogspot.com.au Building an investment now with New Living homes... We are at nearly finished... Just landscaping and driveway to go! Re: Principal certifying authority 5Aug 29, 2013 11:42 am 1sttimebuilding2012 Our builder appointed the principal certifier for us. They are independent. They are the ones who issue the interim or full occupation certificate. We had independent building inspections at two different stages in the build that we organised ourselves. If you are in NSW, we used Howard Ryan. I agree, it seems to be we should just accept builder's PCA |