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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
Administering Agency
Department of Health
Relevant Legislation
Public and Environmental Health Act
Public and Environmental Health Regulations
Food Act
2. Child Care
Administering Agency
Department of Education
Relevant Legislation
Education and Care Services National Law
Education and Care Services National Regulations
3. Crown Land
Administering Agency
Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics
Relevant Legislation
Crown Lands Act
4. Dangerous Goods and Gas Installations
Administering Agency
Department of Attorney-General and Justice (NT Worksafe)
Relevant Legislation
Dangerous Goods Act
5. Electrical Installations
Administering Agency
Department of Attorney-General and Justice (NT Worksafe)
Relevant Legislation
Electrical Workers and Contractors Act
Electricity Reform Act
Electricity Reform (Safety and Technical) Regulations
6. Fences — dividing
Administering Agency
Department of Attorney-General and Justice (NT Worksafe)
Relevant Legislation
Fences Act
7. Fire Prevention
Administering Agency
Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service
Relevant Legislation
Fire and Emergency Act
8. Historic Buildings
Administering Agency
Department of Tourism and Culture
Relevant Legislation
Heritage Act
9. Liquor — licensing
Administering Agency
Department of Attorney-General and Justice
Relevant Legislation
Liquor Act
10. Occupational Health and Safety
Administering Agency
Department of Attorney-General and Justice (NT Worksafe)
Relevant Legislation
Work health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act
11. Planning Controls
Administering Agency
Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics
Relevant Legislation
Planning Act
12. Plumbing Installations
Administering Agency
Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics
Department ofAttorney-General and Justice
Relevant Legislation
Building Act
Building Regulations
Plumbers and Drainers Licensing Act
13. Stormwater Drainage (Municipal Roads)
Administering Agency
Council or Municipality in which building is located
Relevant Legislation
Local Government Act
14. Stormwater Drainage (Territory Roads)
Administering Agency
Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics
Relevant Legislation
Control of Roads Act
15. Swimming Pools
Administering Agency
Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics
Relevant Legislation
Swimming Pool Safety Act
16. Water Supply and Sewage Services
Administering Agency
Power and Water Corporation
Relevant Legislation
Water Supply and Sewerage Services Act
Water Supply and Sewerage Services Regulations