Myths about Principal Certifying Authority (PCA)
What PCAs Do
Principal Certifying Authority (PCA) plays a crucial role in construction projects by overseeing the building process and ensuring compliance with building codes and regulations. They conduct mandatory inspections at key stages, verify that work aligns with approvals, and ultimately issue the Occupation Certificate when the building meets all requirements
Your PCA will protect all of your interests while your home is being constructed by carrying out regular inspections & checking all construction compliance for
They only undertake mandatory inspections that are required by legislation & listed in your development approval.
Theses may included some aspects of timber framing, & waterproofing
Some Common Misconceptions
A major myth is that PCAs supervise building work like a clerk of works, which is incorrect; their role is to ensure compliance with approved plans and relevant legislation. Another myth is that PCAs are appointed by builders, when in fact, the homeowner chooses the PCA, and the builder cannot influence this choice. A final myth is that PCAs must sign off on work to get paid, which is not the case; their role is to issue compliance certificates and ensure the work meets the required standards