Demolition licence - New

Application for a new demolition licence (Class 1 and Class 2).

How to submit your application for a demolition licence

Applicants seeking guidance or who require an application form to apply for a demolition licence, please see the documentation below.

Application guide

Application form

Once you have completed the application form and have all of your supporting documents ready, you can lodge your application in one of three ways:

Online

Important!

Do not attach images or copies of credit or bank cards when applying online

By post or in person

If you are submitting your application by post (or in person) and are making payment by credit card, you must also complete the application payment form and attach it to your application.

Applications received without payment cannot be accepted.

Fees

Please refer to the demolition licensing fees page for fees related to your licence.

Nominated supervisors

Applicants for demolition licences must engage a nominated supervisor. If the applicant is an individual, they may be the nominated supervisor but must meet the requirements of experience and training. Individual applicants may also engage a different person as the nominated supervisor.

Demolition licence holders can only engage one nominated supervisor at a time.

Mutual recognition of licences

Click for mutual recognition and automatic mutual recognition details and applications.

Definitions of Demolition work classes

Defines the classes of demolition in terms of the licence type required.

A Demolition Licence is required for the demolition or dismantling of:

  • a structure 2 metres or higher which is not a single storey dwelling; or
  • a fence or wall 1.8 metres or higher.

The licence can be designated Class 1 or Class 2.

It is an offence to do any of the work described as Class 1 or Class 2 demolition work unless licensed to do the work.

Class 1

Class 1 demolition work is work:

  • comprising the total demolition or dismantling of a structure that is 10 metres or more in height when measured from the lowest ground level of the structure to the highest part of the structure
  • comprising the partial demolition or dismantling of a structure that is 10 metres or more in height when measured from the lowest ground level of the structure to the highest part of the structure
  • comprising demolition work on a structure and involving the use of load shifting equipment on a suspended floor
  • comprising demolition work on pre-tensioned or post-tensioned structural components of a structure
  • comprising demolition work on a structure containing precast concrete elements erected by the tilt-up method of construction
  • involving the removal of key structural members of a structure so that the whole or a part of the structure collapses
  • done to a structure involving explosives
  • comprising demolition work on a structure that involves the use of a tower crane or any crane with a safe working load greater than 100 tonnes
  • involving the removal of an area of brittle or fragile roofing material in excess of 200 m2 from a structure if any part of the area to be removed is 10 metres or more above the lowest ground level of the structure.
Class 2

Class 2 demolition work is work comprising demolition work involving a structure that is less than 10 metres in height when measured from the lowest ground level of the structure to the highest part of the structure, excluding:

  • demolition work on a single storey dwelling
  • demolition work on a structure and involving the use of load shifting equipment on a suspended floor
  • demolition work on pre-tensioned or post-tensioned structural components of a structure
  • demolition work on a structure containing precast concrete elements erected by the tilt-up method of construction
  • work involving the removal of key structural members of a structure so that the whole or a part of the structure collapses
  • work done to a structure involving explosives
  • work comprising demolition work on a structure that involves the use of a tower crane or any crane with a safe working load greater than 100 tonnes.

Applications deemed refused

Outcome of applications not determined within 120 days.

Deemed refused

According to the WHS Regulations, if applicants do not get a decision on their application within 120 Days, their application is deemed refused and the applicant can apply for an appeal of the decision.

Status during appeal process

Authorisations remain current if refusal or renewal is appealed, meaning authorisation holders can still work while the decision is in the appeal process.

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