Footnote: Other Legislation Affecting Buildings
In addition to any applicable provisions of the Building Act, Building Regulations and this Code, there are a number of other legislative technical requirements 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. Accommodation
Administering Agency
Department of Health
Relevant Legislation
Public Health Act
2. Child Care
Administering Agency
Department of Health
Relevant Legislation
Community Welfare Act
Community Welfare (Child Care) Regulations
3. Crown Land
Administering Agency
Department of Lands, Planning and the Environment
Relevant Legislation
Crown Lands Act
4. Electrical Installations
Administering Agency
Department of Business
Relevant Legislation
Electrical Workers and Contractors Act
Electricity Reform Act
Electricity Reform (Safety and Technical) Regulations
5. Fences — dividing
Administering Agency
Department of Attorney-General and Justice
Relevant Legislation
Fences Act
6. Gas Installations
Administering Agency
NT Worksafe
Relevant Legislation
Work Health Act
Work Health (Occupational Health and Safety) Regulations
7. Historic Building
Administering Agency
Department of Lands, Planning and the Environment
Relevant Legislation
Heritage Conservation Act
8. Occupational Health and Safety
Administering Agency
NT Worksafe
Relevant Legislation
Work Health Act
9. Planning Controls
Administering Agency
Department of Lands, Planning and the Environment
Relevant Legislation
Planning Act
Planning Scheme
10. Plumbing Installations
Administering Agency
Department of Lands, Planning and the Environment
Relevant Legislation
Plumbers and Drainers Licensing Act
Building Act
11. Stormwater Drainage (Municipal Roads)
Administering Agency
Council or Municipality in which building is located
Relevant Legislation
Local Government Act
12. Stormwater Drainage (Territory Roads)
Administering Agency
Department of Transport
Relevant Legislation
Control of Roads Act
13. Swimming Pools
Administering Agency
Department of Lands, Planning and the Environment
Relevant Legislation
Swimming Pool Safety Act
14. Water Supply and Sewage Services
Administering Agency
Power and Water Corporation
Relevant Legislation
Water Supply and Sewerage Services Act