Urgent Make the Switch to BCNSW eCert for Gas Compliance by 1 March 2026
NSW Building Commission requires all gas Certificates of Compliance and Inspection to be submitted via the new BCNSW eCert portal from 1 March 2026. Gasfitters must transition to the digital system before the deadline.
From 1 March 2026, all gas Certificates of Compliance and Certificates of Inspection must be submitted via BCNSW eCert portal
When do I need to start using BCNSW eCert for gas compliance certificates?
NSW gasfitters must use the new eCert portal for all compliance certificates or risk non-compliance after March 2026.
Key takeaways
- Building Commission NSW is mandating use of the new BCNSW eCert portal for all gas compliance submissions
- All gas Certificates of Compliance and Certificates of Inspection must be lodged through the new system
- The mandatory switch to digital submission takes effect from 1 March 2026
- Gasfitters need to prepare now to transition from current submission methods to the BCNSW eCert portal
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