Construction Occupations (Licensing) Act 2004 (ACT) & Building Act 2004
ACT Statutory Series: 2026ACT Territory Licensing
ACT Builder Licensing & Statutory Warranties
Statutory requirements under the Construction Occupations (Licensing) Act 2004. Verify Class A–D builders, Master Builders Fidelity Fund warranty cover, and standard 10% deposit caps.
$5,000 Statutory Building Threshold
Building Act 2004 (ACT)
Structural building, extensions, and retaining work exceeding $5,000 requires a licensed builder (Class A, B, or C). Specialist trades (electrical, plumbing, gas) are strictly licensed at $0 threshold.
Statutory Warranty & Fidelity Fund
Residential Work Over $12,000
Residential buildings up to 3 storeys valued over $12,000 must have residential building insurance or cover from the Master Builders Fidelity Fund before building approval can be granted.
Coverage protects against structural defects up to 6 years and insolvency.