PRACTICAL COMPLETION CERTIFICATE

Project Details

Project Name: [INSERT PROJECT NAME] Project Address: [INSERT STREET ADDRESS], [INSERT SUBURB], [INSERT STATE] [INSERT POSTCODE] Contract Reference: [INSERT CONTRACT NUMBER OR REFERENCE]

Parties

Principal (Owner/Client): Name: [INSERT PRINCIPAL NAME] ABN/ACN: [INSERT PRINCIPAL ABN] Address: [INSERT PRINCIPAL ADDRESS]

Builder: Name: [INSERT BUILDER/TRADING NAME] ABN/ACN: [INSERT BUILDER ABN] Licence Number: [INSERT BUILDER LICENCE NUMBER] Address: [INSERT BUILDER ADDRESS]

Certificate Details

Date of Certificate: [INSERT DATE OF ISSUE]

1. DECLARATION OF PRACTICAL COMPLETION

I, [INSERT NAME OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE], acting as the [INSERT POSITION, E.G., SUPERINTENDENT/ARCHITECT/PRINCIPAL] for the Principal, hereby certify that the building works described in the Contract at the Project Address have reached Practical Completion on the [INSERT DAY] day of [INSERT MONTH], [INSERT YEAR] (the "Date of Practical Completion").

2. BASIS OF CERTIFICATION

This certificate is issued based on an inspection of the works carried out by the Builder. The works are certified as practically complete on the basis that:

a) The works have been executed in accordance with the Contract Documents, except for minor omissions and defects that do not prevent the works from being used for their intended purpose.

b) The works are reasonably fit for occupation or use.

c) All statutory inspections and approvals required for the occupation of the premises have been obtained.

d) [INSERT ANY OTHER CONDITIONS REQUIRED BY CONTRACT, E.G., COMMISSIONING OF SYSTEMS IS COMPLETE].

3. DEFECTS LIABILITY PERIOD

The Defects Liability Period commenced on the Date of Practical Completion stated in Clause 1 above and will continue for a period of [INSERT NUMBER] months/years, expiring on [INSERT EXPIRY DATE]. During this period, the Builder is obligated to rectify any defects in the works in accordance with the terms of the Contract.

4. POSSESSION AND HANDOVER

Subject to the issuance of this certificate, possession of the Site is formally handed over to the Principal effective from the Date of Practical Completion. From this date, the Principal assumes responsibility for the site security and insurance.

5. OUTSTANDING ITEMS (PUNCH LIST)

The following items have been identified as minor defects or omissions. The Builder agrees to rectify these items within the timeframe specified by the Contract, without interfering with the Principal's use of the premises:

Description of Item / Location	Action Required	Timeframe for Rectification
[INSERT ITEM 1]	[INSERT ACTION 1]	[INSERT TIMEFRAME 1]
[INSERT ITEM 2]	[INSERT ACTION 2]	[INSERT TIMEFRAME 2]
[INSERT ITEM 3]	[INSERT ACTION 3]	[INSERT TIMEFRAME 3]

6. PAYMENT TRIGGER

This certificate constitutes a formal instruction/valuation for the Principal to pay the Builder the sum of $[INSERT AMOUNT] being the payment due upon Practical Completion (less any previously paid amounts or retention monies held).

7. RELEASE OF RETENTION

[IF APPLICABLE] Upon receipt of the payment specified in Clause 6, [INSERT PERCENTAGE]% of the retention monies shall be released to the Builder. The remaining balance shall be held until the issue of the Final Certificate.

8. SIGNATORIES

Signed for and on behalf of the Principal:

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[INSERT SIGNATORY NAME] [INSERT SIGNATORY POSITION] Date: [INSERT DATE]

Signed for and on behalf of the Builder (Accepting the Certificate):

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[INSERT SIGNATORY NAME] [INSERT SIGNATORY POSITION] Date: [INSERT DATE]