This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to identify and apply building control legislation, ethical standards and industry codes of practice to building surveying functions. It includes identifying and applying the requirements of particular geographic locations, climate zones, and local planning schemes and codes.

This unit is suitable for building surveyors who draw on their broad theoretical knowledge and technical skills to provide building surveying services while operating in a highly regulated environment.

This unit forms part of the licensing requirements for building surveying in some states and territories. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to clarify these requirements.