QLD Form 16 Inspection Certificate

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

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

Stage

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

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.

Building

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

Components

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

Basis

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

References

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

Certifier

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

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 Pro or Team to prefill your next Form 16.

Signature

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

After export

• Give the filled PDF to the building certifier, local government, or other recipient required for your job.
• Keep a copy for your records.
• Check the current Queensland requirements before signing or issuing the certificate.