In accordance with the Building Services (Registration) Regulations 2011:
- Level 1 Building Surveyors have unrestricted authority to approve or refuse plans and specifications of any buildings or unauthorised building work; and
- Level 2 Building Surveyors have authority to approve or refuse plans and specifications or unauthorised building work up to 2000sqm in floor area and not more than 3 storeys.
Building Surveyors must ensure they are registered as directed by current legislation.