NCC 2016 Volume One
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Footnote: Other Legislation Affecting Buildings

Footnote: Other Legislation Affecting Buildings

Footnote: OTHER LEGISLATION AFFECTING BUILDINGS

In addition to any applicable provisions of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000 and this Code, there is a variety of other regulatory provisions, including legislation, regulation and departmental policies that impose requirements affecting the design, construction and/or performance of buildings in NSW.

The following is a non-definitive list of such provisions. It does not include Commonwealth provisions that may apply in NSW, nor planning and environmental standards that may impose building requirements in individual circumstances. It is meant as an indicative guide only and is not to be relied upon in any way as a substitute for further research, investigation and legal advice needed to determine building standards in individual circumstances.

1. Abattoirs, Knackeries and Meat Premises

1.1

Administering Agency

NSW Food Authority

Relevant Legislation

Food Regulation 2010

2. Boarding Houses

2.1

Administering Agency

Department of Family and Community Services – Ageing, Disability and Home Care

Relevant Legislation

Boarding Houses Regulation 2013

3. Children’s Services

3.1

Administering Agency

NSW Department of Education

Relevant Legislation

Children (Education and Care Services National Law Application) Act 2010

Children (Education and Care Services) Supplementary Provisions Regulation 2012

4. Crematoria, Vaults, Mortuary Churches etc.

4.1

Administering Agency

NSW Ministry of Health

Relevant Legislation

Public Health Regulation 2012

5. Crown Land — Construction Approval

5.1

Administering Agency

Department of Primary Industries – Lands

Relevant Legislation

Crown Lands Act 1989

Crown Lands Regulation 2006

5.2

Administering Agency

NSW Rural Fire Service

Relevant Legislation

Rural Fires Act 1997

6. Dairies

6.1

Administering Agency

NSW Food Authority

Relevant Legislation

Food Regulation 2010

7. Dangerous Goods (including Gas Installations)

7.1

Administering Agency

Department of Industry, Skills and Regional Development – Resources and Energy

Relevant Legislation

Explosives Regulation 2013

Gas Supply Act 1996

Gas Supply (Safety and Network Management) Regulation 2013

7.2

Administering Agency

WorkCover Authority of NSW

Relevant Legislation

Explosives Regulation 2013

Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011

7.3

Administering Agency

NSW Fair Trading

Relevant Legislation

Gas Supply (Consumer Safety) Regulation 2012

8. Dining Rooms and Bars

8.1

Administering Agency

NSW Food Authority

Relevant Legislation

Food Regulation 2010

9. Electrical Installations

9.1

Administering Agency

NSW Fair Trading

Relevant Legislation

Electricity (Consumer Safety) Regulation 2015

Electricity (Consumer Safety) Act 2004

9.2

Administering Agency

WorkCover Authority of NSW

Relevant Legislation

Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011

10. Fire Prevention in Existing Buildings

10.1

Administering Agency

Department of Planning and Environment

Relevant Legislation

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000

11. Food Premises

11.1

Administering Agency

NSW Food Authority

Relevant Legislation

Food Regulation 2010

12. Foundries

12.1

Administering Agency

Department of Industry, Skills and Regional Development – Resources and Energy

Relevant Legislation

Gas Supply Act 1996

12.2

Administering Agency

WorkCover Authority of NSW

Relevant Legislation

Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011

13. Historic Buildings

13.1

Administering Agency

Office of Environment and Heritage

Relevant Legislation

Heritage Regulation 2012

14. Hospitals, Nursing Homes and Health Care Buildings

14.1

Administering Agency

NSW Ministry of Health

Relevant Legislation

Private Health Facilities Regulation 2010

Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Regulation 2008

15. Hot or Warm Water Systems and Air Handling Systems

15.1

Administering Agency

NSW Ministry of Health

Relevant Legislation

Public Health Regulation 2012

16. Lift Installations

16.1

Administering Agency

WorkCover Authority of NSW

Relevant Legislation

Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011

17. Moveable Dwellings (in Caravan Parks)

17.1

Administering Agency

Office of Local Government

Relevant Legislation

Local Government Act 1993

17.2

Administering Agency

Department of Planning and Environment

Relevant Legislation

Local Government (Manufactured Home Estates, Caravan Parks, Camping Grounds and Moveable Dwellings) Regulation 2005

18. Work Health and Safety

18.1

Administering Agency

WorkCover Authority of NSW

Relevant Legislation

Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011

19. Pharmacies

19.1

Administering Agency

Pharmacy Council of New South Wales

Relevant Legislation

Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (NSW)

Health Practitioner Regulation (New South Wales) Regulation 2010

20. Planning Controls

20.1

Administering Agency

Department of Planning and Environment

Relevant Legislation

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000

21. Premises for Activities Involving Skin Penetration

21.1

Administering Agency

NSW Ministry of Health

Relevant Legislation

Public Health Regulation 2012

22. Sanitary Plumbing, Water Supply and Sewerage

22.1

Administering Agency

Office of Local Government

Relevant Legislation

Local Government Act 1993

Local Government (General) Regulation 2005

22.2

Administering Agency

NSW Fair Trading

Relevant Legislation

Plumbing and Drainage Act 2011

Plumbing and Drainage Regulation 2012

Approval to Connect to Network Utility Operator's System

Refer to the Network Utility Operator for the current Act & Regulation

Hunter Water Act 1991

Sydney Water Act 1994

Water Industry Competition Act (WICA) 2006

23. Septic Tank Installations

23.1

Administering Agency

Office of Local Government

Relevant Legislation

Local Government Act 1993

Local Government (General) Regulation 2005

24. Sleeping Accommodation

24.1

Administering Agency

NSW Ministry of Health

Relevant Legislation

Public Health Regulation 2012

25. Smoking Restrictions

25.1

Administering Agency

NSW Ministry of Health

Relevant Legislation

Smoke Free Environment Regulation 2007

Smoke-free Environment Act 2000

Public Health (Tobacco) Act 2008

26. Subdivision of Buildings

26.1

Administering Agency

Department of Finance, Services and Innovation – Land and Property Information

Relevant Legislation

Conveyancing Act 1919

Conveyancing (General) Regulation 2013

Strata Schemes (Freehold Development) Act 1973

Strata Schemes (Freehold Development) Regulation 2012

Strata Schemes (Leasehold Development) Act 1986

Strata Schemes (Leasehold Development) Regulation 2012

Community Land Development Act 1989

Community Land Development Regulation 2007

27. Swimming Pool Fences

27.1

Administering Agency

Office of Local Government

Relevant Legislation

Swimming Pools Act 1992

Swimming Pools Regulation 2008

28. Temporary Structures

28.1

Administering Agency

Department of Planning and Environment

Relevant Legislation

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000