Building Permit Approval

Generally, all works involving alterations and additions will require a building permit. Where a simple fit out is proposed, and only movable furniture is being replaced or painting and decorating is being carried out, a building permit will generally not be required.

In most cases, proposed partitioning works for private recreation facility, office and warehouse fit outs will affect the way the building complies with an applicable Building Standard and will require a building permit.

For example, including but not limited to:

• Fit out changes that affect the existing path of travel to a required exit will affect the way the building complies with the egress provisions of the Building Code.
• Changes to access requirements (accessible paths of travel, corridor widths, door widths and doorways etc.)
• Internal and/or external alterations resulting in the relocation of, changes to, existing services (sprinkler systems, fire hydrant coverage, smoke detection and alarm systems, emergency lighting and exit signs, mechanical ventilation systems etc.)

For information on the building permit process please visit the following webpages:

Building & Occupancy Permits for Commercial Fitouts

Building Services Information

Building Application Forms

Have any questions? Give our Building team a call on 9273 6000 between 8.30am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday or email us at mail@vincent.wa.gov.au.

Health Approval

A private recreation facility can be considered a public building. Public buildings require approval to ensure they are safe and suitable for the public to occupy, as a requirement under the Health (Public Buildings) Regulations 1992.

A Private Recreation Facility selling, serving and/or making food is also classed as a food business under the Food Act 2008 and must be registered with the City.

For more information on registering your Private Recreation Facility, health approval requirements and to download the food and public building application forms please click the following links:

Food Businesses

Public Buildings

Any Private Recreation Facility which requires health assessment or approval will require an Environmental Health Officer to come out to the property and complete a final inspection before your business can open. This will ensure the premises complies with the relevant health laws. If all requirements are met, then a certificate or letter will be issued.

Have any questions? Give our Health team a call on 9273 6000 between 8.30am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday or email us at mail@vincent.wa.gov.au.

Occupancy Permit Approval

An occupancy permit must be obtained from the City before a commercial tenancy or building can be occupied. This is required to change the use or classification of a building.

An occupancy permit relates to the building, and not to the owner or occupier. This means that subsequent tenants may do renovation, fit out or minor works that do not involve a change of use or classification without needing to obtain a new occupancy permit.

A copy or details of the occupancy permit must be displayed at or near the principal entrance to the building so that it is clearly visible to occupiers and other people using the building.

For more information on occupancy permits please visit the following webpages:

Occupancy Permits

Building & Occupancy Permits for Commercial Fitouts

Have any questions? Give our Building team a call on 9273 6000 between 8.30am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday or email us at mail@vincent.wa.gov.au.