Class 2 Building

WHAT IS CLASS 2 ?

In Australia, Class 2 buildings refer to multi-residential dwellings such as apartments or flats where people live above or beside one another. At Sorted., we’re fully across the latest regulatory changes affecting these builds—ensuring your project is compliant, safe, and stress-free.

Thanks to the Design and Building Practitioners Regulation 2021, Class 2 builders must meet stricter standards to improve quality, safety, and accountability across the industry. These reforms are designed to protect homeowners, builders, and developers alike.

Key Compliance Requirements for Class 2 Builders:

• Registration & CPD
  All designs and declarations must be submitted through the NSW Planning Portal before construction begins. This helps prevent costly delays or non-compliance issues.

• Compliance Declarations
  Essential building systems—like fire safety and waterproofing—must follow regulated designs, ensuring they meet strict safety standards.

• Insurance Coverage
  Builders must maintain sufficient insurance to protect both the client and contractor throughout the construction process.

• Planning Portal Registration
  Every building design must be formally registered to provide transparency and legal protection for everyone involved.

Partner with Confidence
Sorted. makes compliance effortless—guiding you through every step while ensuring your build meets the latest industry standards.

“Our company is Sydney’s largest developer of refurbished strata title apartment buildings. Over the 10 years Patrick has been directly involved in the refurbishment of in excess of 500 apartments and he is extremely competent in all areas of this work

Once the building is purchased the Patrick was totally responsible for all facets of the refurbishment from strip out, through fire orders to the final cleaning.
He is responsible for the timing, quotes, selecting trades’ people, management of trades and quality control of the job”

John Manning – Chief Executive

HOW CAN SORTED. HELP?

Class 2 buildings typically include multi-unit residential apartments. Renovating these requires compliance with strict building codes and licencing.

Sorted Projects has demonstrated experience in handling complex renovations involving:

• Entire Blocks of Apartments.
• Single apartment renovations.
• Custom design features.
• Structural works.
• Fire orders.
• Building Code of Australia upgrades.

Design-Driven Approach

Sorted Projects is known for blending functionality with creativity.

In apartments the detail is everything as your internal finishes will be your day to day.

• Custom joinery and timber features.
• Elegant bathroom designs with curved walls and modern finishes.
• Maximising space through smart design.
• Sorted Project has experience in concealing air conditioning units with in an apartment to maximise space and minimise noise.

Full-Service Project Management

They offer end-to-end services including:

• Planning and design
• Construction and carpentry
• Project management, ensuring timelines and budgets are met.
• Connection to all required professional services, from certifiers to fire and acoustic engineering

Compliance & Quality Assurance

For Class 2 renovations, working with a builder who understands the legal and safety requirements is crucial. Sorted Projects ensures all work is compliant with NSW building standards, Building Portal lodgements which is essential for apartment renovations and all strata and council requirements.

Get in touch to start your Class 2 project with confidence.

Project Testimonial

Neil & Debra McGuigan – Woolloomooloo Wharf Apartment

“Sorted has a good ‘eye’ for what will and will not work and are open to all ideas.

They worked very well with our interior decorator and always came back with possible solutions when challenges emerged.

They are true professionals with excellent communication skills, they are fair and totally trustworthy. Debra and I would be very happy to engage their services again.“

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