Why Signage Holds Up Occupation Certificates (OCs) in NSW

Signage is one of the most common reasons Occupation Certificates (OCs) are delayed in NSW. Certifiers must check that every fire, accessibility, and statutory sign is installed correctly, at the correct height, and compliant with the NCC 2022 and Australian Standards.

Here’s a practical checklist of the exact signs inspectors look for — all of which you can order directly from StatutorySigns.au.

Fire Safety & Egress

• Braille & Tactile Exit Signs

  • NCC Spec D3.6 & AS 1428.1:2021

  • Wall-mounted beside exits (not on doors), tactile and braille compliant.

• Fire Door – Do Not Obstruct / Do Not Keep Open Signs

  • NCC Spec C3.4

  • Must be installed on the correct side(s).

• Hydrant / Hose Reel / Booster ID Plates

  • AS 2419.1

  • Clearly identify installed fire services.

Electrical & Mechanical

• Main Switchboard Signs

  • AS/NZS 3000 (Wiring Rules).

• Distribution / Isolation Labels

  • Must allow fast emergency shutoff.

• High Voltage / Electrical Hazard Signs

  • Required in plant & electrical rooms.

Accessibility & Amenities

• Braille Toilet Signs (Male, Female, Unisex, Accessible, Ambulant)

  • NCC Spec D3.6 & AS 1428.1.

• Braille Exit & Stairwell Signs

  • Check Fire exit door BCA requirements and installation guide

• Lift & Shower Signs

Block Plans & Evacuation

• Fire Block Plans

  • AS 2419.1 for fire hydrant systems.

• Evacuation Diagrams

  • AS 3745:2010 for emergency planning.

Safety & Hazards

• Glass Safety Decals

  • NCC Part D3.12 & AS 1288.

  • On frameless or full‑height glass along paths of travel, provide a solid, unbroken ≥75 mm band (or equivalent indicator) across the full width of the panel, with the lower edge 900–1000 mm above finished floor, achieving ≥30% luminance contrast. This aligns with AS 1428.1 (access path visibility). Note that AS 1288 also permits manifestation in the 700–1200 mm zone (min 20 mm high) for general visibility; however, where an accessible path of travel is involved, the AS 1428.1 band at 900–1000 mm is typically expected by certifiers. 
    
    
  •  Glass Safety Marking Decal BCA Requirement

• Roof Access & Restricted Area Signs

• PPE & Hazard Signs

Custom Labels & Engraving

• Custom Engraved Tags & Labels

  • For switchboards, valves, and plant equipment.

Installation & Compliance

• Installation Service

Fast OC-Ready Signage

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