Form 12 & Form 15 Certifications

What Are Form 12 and Form 15?

Here’s a quick breakdown:

• Form 15 – A certificate that confirms a design (like structural drawings) complies with the relevant standards and is suitable for construction.
• Form 12 – A certificate that confirms completed building work has been inspected and complies with the approved design.

Both are commonly required by certifiers, councils and builders to move your project through the approval or sign-off stages.

When You Might Need a Certification

You’ll typically need a Form 12 or 15 for:

• New structural designs (footings, slabs, frames, etc.)
• Modifications to existing buildings
• Retaining walls, carports, patios or pergolas
• Load-bearing wall removals or internal structural changes
• Certifier requests or council submissions
• Final inspection and approval of completed works

What’s Included

Each certificate we issue includes:

• A review of your drawings, design or site conditions
• Certification issued and signed by an RPEQ engineer
• Supporting documentation if needed (e.g. mark-ups or sketches)
• Quick turnaround times to avoid project delays
• Ongoing support if additional revisions or clarifications are needed

Who We Help

We regularly certify work for:

• Builders and contractors needing fast turnaround
• Homeowners doing renovations or extensions
• Designers and draftees needing engineer sign-off
• Certifiers looking for reliable RPEQ contacts
• Real estate or legal professionals needing compliance documents