NCC 2016 Volume Three
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Footnote: Other Legislation Affecting Buildings

Footnote: Other Legislation Affecting Buildings

In addition to any applicable provisions of this Code, there are a number of other legislative technical requirements and policies affecting the design, construction and/or performance of buildings that practitioners may need to be aware of, including, but not necessarily limited to, the following list. Additional legislative instruments such as regulations, codes and standards may exist under the legislation listed.

1. Aged Care Buildings

1.1

Administering Agency

Department of Social Services

Relevant Legislation

Aged Care Act 1997

1999 Certification Assessment Instrument

2. Australian Capital Territory

2.1

Administering Agency

Department of Finance

Relevant Legislation

Australian Capital Territory (Planning and Land Management) Act 1988

Parliament Act 1974

3. Child Care

3.1

Administering Agency

Department of Education

Relevant Legislation

Child Care Benefit (Eligibility of Child Care Services for Approval and Continued Approval) Determination 2000

4. Christmas Island

4.1

Administering Agency

Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development

Relevant Legislation

Casino Control Ordinance 1988

Casino Control Regulations 1988

Christmas Island Space Centre (APSC Proposal) Ordinance 2001

Christmas Island Space Centre (APSC Proposal) Regulations 2001

Gambling (Clubs) Ordinance 1978

Christmas Island Act 1958

5. Communications and Information Technology

5.1

Administering Agency

Department of Communications

Relevant Legislation

Australian Postal Corporation Act 1989

National Transmission Network Sale Act 1998

Telecommunications Act 1997

Telstra Corporation Act 1991

Telecommunications (Consumer Protection and Service Standards) Act 1999

6. Defence Buildings

6.1

Administering Agency

Department of Defence

Relevant Legislation

Defence Act 1903

Relevant Regulations

Defence (Areas Control) Regulations 1989

Relevant Codes, Standards and Publications

Manual of Fire Protection Engineering

Requirements for the Provision of Disabled Access and other Facilities for People with a disability in defence

Heating , Ventilation and Air Conditioning Policy

Microbial Control in Air Handling and Water Systems of Defence Buildings

Building Energy Performance Manual

Manual of Infrastructure Engineering - Electrical

Manual of Infrastructure Engineering - Bulk Fuel Installation Design

Defence Communications Cabling Standard

Defence Training Area Management Manual

Defence Safety Manual

Defence Security Manual

Defence Explosive Ordinance Publications

The defence Estate Quality Management System (http://www.defence.gov.au/im/) contains further requirements including the principles of development, zone planning, site selection, engineering requirements and environmental impact assessment and approval requirements.

7. Disability Discrimination

7.1

Administering Agency

Attorney-General's Department

Relevant Legislation

Disability (Access to Premises - Buildings) Standards 2010

Disability Discrimination Act 1992

Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002

8. Environment

8.1

Administering Agency

Department of the Environment

Relevant Legislation

Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999

8.2

Administering Agency

Department of Industry

Relevant Policy

Energy Efficiency in Government Operations (2006)

9. Federal Airports

9.1

Administering Agency

Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development

Relevant Legislation

Airports Act 1996

Airports Regulations 1997

Airports (Building Control) Regulations 1996

Airports (Control of On-Airport Activities) Regulations 1997

Airports (Environmental Protection) Regulations 1997

Airports (Protection of Airspace) Regulations 1996

10. Jervis Bay Territory

10.1

Administering Agency

Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development

Relevant Legislation

Jervis Bay Territory Acceptance Act 1915

11. Occupational Health and Safety

11.1

Administering Agency

Department of Employment

Relevant Legislation

Work Health and Safety Act 2011

Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011

12. Australian Antarctic Territory

12.1

Administering Agency

Australian Antarctic Division of the Department of the Environment

Relevant Legislation

Antarctic Treaty (Environment Protection) Act 1980

Antarctic Treaty (Environment Protection) (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 1993

Antarctic Treaty (Environment Protection) (Waste Management) Regulations 1994

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000

13. Territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands

13.1

Administering Agency

Australian Antarctic Division of the Department of the Environment

Relevant Legislation

Environment Protection and Management Ordinance 1987

Antarctic Treaty (Environment Protection) (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 1993

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999

Heard Island and McDonald Islands Marine Reserve management plan in operation under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000

14. National or World Heritage Places

14.1

Administering Agency

Department of the Environment

Relevant Legislation

Environment Protection and Management Ordinance 1987

Antarctic Treaty (Environment Protection) (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 1993

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999

Heard Island and McDonald Islands Marine Reserve management plan in operation under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000

15. National Parks

15.1

Administering Agency

Director of National Parks

Relevant Legislation

Commonwealth Reserve management plans in operation under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000

16. Commonwealth funding for building work

16.1

Administering Agency

Department of Employment

Relevant Legislation

Fair Work (Building industry) Act 2012

Fair Work (Building industry) Regulations 2005

Fair Work (Building industry - Accreditation Scheme) Regulations 2005

Building Code 2013 (issued under Section 27 of the Fair Work (Building Industry) Act 2012)

17. Commonwealth buildings

17.1

Administering Agency

Department of Employment

Relevant Legislation

Fair Work (Building industry) Act 2012

Fair Work (Building industry) Regulations 2005

Fair Work (Building industry - Accreditation Scheme) Regulations 2005

Building Code 2013 (issued under Section 27 of the Fair Work (Building Industry) Act 2012)