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Footnote: Other Legislation Affecting Buildings
In addition to any applicable provisions of the Building Act 2011, Building Regulations 2012 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. Building
Administering Agency
Building Commission, Department of Commerce
Relevant Legislation
Building Services (Complaint Resolution and Administration) Act 2011
Building Services (Complaint Resolution and Administration) Regulations 2011
Building Service (Registration) Act 2011
Building Service (Registration) Regulations 2011
2. Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds
Administering Agency
Department of Local Government
Relevant Legislation
Caravan Park and Camping Grounds Act 1995
Caravan Park and Camping Grounds Regulations 1997
3. Child Care
Administering Agency
Department for Communities
Relevant Legislation
Child Care Services Act 2007
Child Care Services Regulations 2007
Child Care Services (Child Care) Regulations 2006
Child Care Services (Family Day Care) Regulations 2006
Child Care Services (Outside School Hours Care) Regulations 2006
Child Care Services (Outside School Hours Family Day Care) Regulations 2006
Child Care Services (Rural Family Care) Regulations 2010
4. Fences
Administering Agency
Building Commission, Department of Commerce
Relevant Legislation
Dividing Fences Act 1961
5. Health
Administering Agency
Department of Health
Relevant Legislation
Health Act 1911
Health Act (Laundries & Bathrooms) Regulations
Health (Air Handling and Water Systems) Regulations 1994
Health (Asbestos) Regulations 1992
Health (Aquatic Facilities) Regulations 2007
Health (Construction Work) Regulations 1973
Construction Camp Regulations
Health (Public Buildings) Regulations 1992
Health (Treatment of Sewage and Disposal of Effluent and Liquid Waste) Regulations 1974
Health (Rottnest Island) By-laws 1989
Sewerage (Lighting, Ventilation and Construction) Regulations 1971
Model By-Laws Series 'A' and earlier versions where adopted by Local Government
Health Local Laws where adopted by Local Government
6. Heritage
Administering Agency
Heritage Council of Western Australia
Relevant Legislation
Heritage of Western Australia Act 1990
Heritage of Western Australia Regulations 1991
7. Housing
Administering Agency
Department of Housing
Relevant Legislation
Housing Act 1980
8. Land
Administering Agency
Western Australian Land Information Authority
Relevant Legislation
Strata Titles Act 1985
9. Occupational Health and Safety
Administering Agency
WorkSafe, Department of Commerce
Relevant Legislation
Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984
10. Planning Controls
Administering Agency
Department for Planning
Relevant Legislation
Planning and Development Act 2005
Planning and Development (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2005
11. Public Works
Administering Agency
Building Management and Works, Department of Treasury and Finance
Relevant Legislation
Public Works Act 1902