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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/Food Premises/Skin Penetration Activities/Mortuaries
1.1
Administering Agency
Department of Health
Relevant Legislation
Public Health Act
2. Child Care
2.1
Administering Agency
Department of Health
Relevant Legislation
Community Welfare Act
Community Welfare (Child Care) Regulations
3. Crown Land
3.1
Administering Agency
Department of Lands, Planning and the Environment
Relevant Legislation
Crown Lands Act
4. Dangerous Goods
4.1
Administering Agency
NT Worksafe
Relevant Legislation
Dangerous Goods Act
5. Electrical Installations
5.1
Administering Agency
Department of Business
Relevant Legislation
Electrical Workers and Contractors Act
Electricity Reform Act
Electricity Reform (Safety and Technical) Regulations
6. Fences — dividing
6.1
Administering Agency
Department of Attorney-General and Justice
Relevant Legislation
Fences Act
7. Fire Prevention
7.1
Administering Agency
Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service
Relevant Legislation
Fire and Emergency Act
8. Gas Installations
8.1
Administering Agency
NT Worksafe
Relevant Legislation
Work Health Act
Work Health (Occupational Health and Safety) Regulations
9. Historic Building
9.1
Administering Agency
Department of Lands, Planning and the Environment
Relevant Legislation
Heritage Conservation Act
10. Liquor — licensing
10.0
Administering Agency
Department of Justice
Relevant Legislation
Liquor Act
11. Occupational Health and Safety
11.1
Administering Agency
NT Worksafe
Relevant Legislation
Work Health Act
12. Places of Public Entertainment
12.1
Administering Agency
Department of Local Government
Council or Municipality
Relevant Legislation
Places of Public Entertainment Act
13. Planning Controls
13.1
Administering Agency
Department of Lands,Planning and the Environment
Relevant Legislation
Planning Act
Planning Scheme
14. Plumbing Installations
14.1
Administering Agency
Department of Lands,Planning and the Environment
Relevant Legislation
Plumbers and Drainers Licensing Act
Building Act
15. Stormwater Drainage (Municipal Roads)
15.1
Administering Agency
Council or Municipality in which building is located
Relevant Legislation
Local Government Act
16. Stormwater Drainage (Territory Roads)
16.1
Administering Agency
Department of Transport
Relevant Legislation
Control of Roads Act
17. Swimming Pools
17.1
Administering Agency
Department of Lands, Planning and the Environment
Relevant Legislation
Swimming Pool Safety Act
18. Water Supply and Sewage Services
18.1
Administering Agency
Power and Water Corporation
Relevant Legislation
Water Supply and Sewerage Services Act