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Footnote: Other Legislation And Policies 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.
Administering Agency
Department of Finance
Relevant Legislation
Australian Capital Territory (Planning and Land Management) Act 1988
Parliament Act 1974
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.
Administering Agency
Attorney-General's Department
Relevant Legislation
Disability Discrimination Act 1992
Disability (Access to Premises - Buildings) Standards 2010
Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002
Administering Agency
Department of the Environment
Relevant Legislation
Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000
Administering Agency
Department of Industry
Relevant Policy
Energy Efficiency in Government Operations (2006)
Administering Agency
Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development
Relevant Legislation
Jervis Bay Territory Acceptance Act 1915
Administering Agency
Department of Employment
Relevant Legislation
Work Health and Safety Act 2011
Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011
Administering Agency
Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development
Relevant Legislation
Christmas Island Act 1958