If you are planning to carry out any building work or renovations, it is important to obtain the necessary approvals beforehand and ensure the work complies with standards.

Learn how Randwick City Council ensures proper building standards through inspections, planning and building approvals, certificates, notices, fines and demolition orders.

Read about smoke alarms, the fire safety responsibilities of building owners, essential fire safety documentation, and fire safety upgrades for older buildings.

Find out why we have a Penalty Notice system, learn how the Council Penalty process works, and see a list of offences that may incur a Penalty Notice.

Preventing erosion and sediment on building sites reduces problems for the environment and for builders. Get information on best practices, obligations and penalties.

Randwick is home to over 3,000 private swimming pools. Here's everything you need to know about pool fencing laws, pool registration and pool notices in sale agreements.