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Footnote: Other Legislation Affecting Buildings
In addition to any applicable provisions of the Building Act 2004 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. Construction Occupations
1.1
Administering Agency
Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate
Relevant Legislation
Construction Occupations (Licensing) Act 2004
2. Dangerous Substances
2.1
Administering Agency
Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate
Relevant Legislation
Dangerous Substances Act 2004
3. Electricity and Gas Safety
3.1
Administering Agency
Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate
Relevant Legislation
Electricity Safety Act 1971
Gas Safety Act 2000
4. Environmental Protection and Nature Conservation
4.1
Administering Agency
Environment and Planning Directorate
Relevant Legislation
Environment Protection Act 1997
Nature Conservation Act 2014
5. Fences and Party Walls
5.1
Administering Agency
Justice and Community Safety Directorate
Relevant Legislation
Common Boundaries Act 1981
6. Fire Safety
6.1
Administering Agency
Justice and Community Safety Directorate
Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate
Relevant Legislation
Emergencies Act 2004
7. Heritage Conservation
7.1
Administering Agency
Environment and Planning Directorate
Relevant Legislation
Heritage Act 2004
8. Land Use and Development Control
8.1
Administering Agency
Environment and Planning Directorate
Relevant Legislation
Planning and Development Act 2007
Unit Titles Act 2001
9. Liquor Premises
9.1
Administering Agency
Justice and Community Safety Directorate
Relevant Legislation
Liquor Act 2010
10. Machinery, Scaffolding and Lifts
10.1
Administering Agency
Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate
Relevant Legislation
Machinery Act 1949
Scaffolding and Lifts Act 1912
11. Occupational Health and Safety
11.1
Administering Agency
Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate
Relevant Legislation
Work Health and Safety Act 2011
12. Plumbing and Drainage
12.1
Administering Agency
Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate
Relevant Legislation
Water and Sewerage Act 2000
13. Public Health
13.1
Administering Agency
Health Directorate
Relevant Legislation
Public Health Act 1997
14. Public Unleased Land and Roads
14.1
Administering Agency
Territory and Municipal Services Directorate
Relevant Legislation
Public Unleased Land Act 2013
15. Utilities
15.1
Administering Agency
Justice and Community Safety Directorate
Territory and Municipal Services Directorate
Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate
Relevant Legislation
Utilities Act 2000
16. Waste
16.1
Administering Agency
Territory and Municipal Services Directorate
Relevant Legislation
Waste Minimisation Act 2001
17. Water and Sewerage
17.1
Administering Agency
Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate
Relevant Legislation
Water and Sewerage Act 2000