What is BASIX?

BASIX is a web-based planning tool designed to assess the water and energy efficiency of new residential developments. It has been developed by DIPNR in association with other government agencies, local government and utilities.

1 July 2004	New houses and dual occupancy developments in Sydney, unless a development applicant entered into a building agreement before 1 July 2004 or an agreement on or after 1 July as a consequence of an offer made or deposit paid before 1 July 2004.
1 February 2005	All new residential dwellings in Sydney including new houses, dual occupancy developments and apartment buildings.
1 July 2005	All new residential dwellings anywhere in NSW.
1 October 2005	All alterations and additions requiring a development application anywhere in NSW.

Note: BASIX does not apply:

• if a development application or an application for a complying development certificate for that development was lodged with council before 1 July 2004; or
• if a development applicant entered into a building agreement before 1 July 2004; or
• if a development applicant entered into an agreement on or after 1 July as a consequence of an offer made or deposit paid before 1 July 2004.

BASIX Certificates are not yet required for commercial, retail or industrial developments.

To get a certificate, development applicants must complete an online assessment using the BASIX tool. Details are at www.basix.nsw.gov.au.

See a demonstration of BASIX.