# QLD Form 16 (/docs/form-guides/building/qld/qld-building-form-16-inspection)



Use this guide when you fill **Form 16 - Inspection Certificate** in Tradie Forms. The web form follows the Queensland PDF layout for this certificate.

[Open Form 16](/forms/qld-building-form-16-inspection) after completing the inspection for the stated stage.

<Callout type="info" className="docs-callout-info my-4">
  Name the stage and components precisely. A Form 16 for one stage or component
  does not certify work outside the scope written on the certificate.
</Callout>

## Before you start [#before-you-start]

* Confirm you are the **building certifier** or **appointed competent person** for this stage inspection.
* Know the **stage of building work** you are certifying.
* Have the **property address**, **lot and plan**, and **local government area**.
* Know the **building or structure description** and **NCC class**.
* Have the **certifier reference number** and **building development approval number**.
* Be ready to describe the **components certified**, the **basis** for certification, and any **reference documentation**.

## In the app [#in-the-app]

<span id="stage" />

## Stage [#stage]

Enter the **stage/s of building work** covered by this certificate, for example footings, slab, or frame.

<span id="property" />

## Property [#property]

Use **address search** for the street address, or type street, suburb, state, and postcode manually.

Add **lot and plan** details from the title or rates notice, and the **local government area**.

<span id="buildingStructure" />

## Building [#building]

Describe the **building or structure** and its **class under the National Construction Code**.

<span id="components" />

## Components [#components]

Describe the **component/s certified** and the extent of work covered by this certificate.

<span id="basis" />

## Basis [#basis]

Explain the **basis for the certificate** and which standards, codes, or publications you relied on.

<span id="references" />

## References [#references]

List **reference documentation**, such as numbered structural engineering plans or aspect inspection certificates.

<span id="certifier" />

## Certifier [#certifier]

Enter the **building certifier reference number** and **building development approval number**.

<span id="inspector" />

## Inspector [#inspector]

Enter your **name**, **company**, **contact person**, **phone numbers**, **email**, and **postal address**.

Add **licence or registration** details when they apply.

Save inspector details as a **saved detail** on Solo or Team to prefill your next Form 16.

<span id="declaration" />

## Signature [#signature]

**Sign** and enter the **inspection date** and **certificate date** as the building certifier or appointed competent person.

## Check before download [#check-before-download]

1. The stage, property, building description, and NCC class identify the right work.
2. The components section says exactly what was inspected and certified.
3. The basis and reference documents match the inspection evidence.
4. The building certifier and approval references match the job.
5. The inspection date is the day the inspection occurred, not the certificate preparation date.
6. Your name, relevant licence or registration, signature, and both dates are complete.

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## After download [#after-download]

* Give the signed PDF to the builder and building certifier as the job process requires.
* Keep a copy for your records.

For an on-site walkthrough, read the [Queensland Form 16 inspection certificate guide](/resources/qld-form-16-inspection-certificate-on-site-guide).