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Footnote: Other legislation affecting buildings
Introduction
In addition to any applicable provisions of the Building Act 1993, Building Regulations 2018 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. Abattoirs and Knackeries
Administering Agency
Department of Environment and Primary Industries
Relevant Legislation
Meat Industry Act 1993
2. Accommodation – Residential (Boarding Houses, Guest Houses, Hostels, Motels)
Administering Agency
Department of Health and Human Services
Consumer Affairs Victoria
Municipal council
Relevant Legislation
Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008
Public Health and Wellbeing Regulations 2009
Residential Tenancies Act 1997
Residential Tenancies (Rooming House Standards) Regulations 2012
3. Accommodation - Supported Residential Services
Administering Agency
Department of Health and Human Services
Relevant Legislation
Supported Residential Services (Private Proprietors) Act 2010
Supported Residential Services (Private Proprietors) Regulations 2012
4. Alpine Resorts
Administering Agency
Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning
Alpine Resorts Management Boards
Relevant Legislation
Alpine Resorts (Management) Act 1997
5. Asbestos Removal
Administering Agency
Victorian WorkCover Authority
Environment Protection Authority
Relevant Legislation
Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004
Environment Protection Act 1970
6. Children's Services
Administering Agency
Department of Education and Training
Relevant Legislation
Children's Services Act 1996
Children's Services Regulations 2009
Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010
Education and Care Services National Regulations
7. Crematoria, Mausolea, Vaults, etc.
Administering Agency
Department of Health and Human Services, Cemeteries and Crematoria Regulation Unit
Cemetery Trusts
Relevant Legislation
Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2003
Cemeteries and Crematoria Regulations 2015
8. Crown Land
Administering Agency
Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning
Crown Land committees of management
Relevant Legislation
Crown Land (Reserves) Act 1978
9. Dairies
Administering Agency
Dairy Food Safety Victoria
Relevant Legislation
Dairy Act 2000
10. Dangerous Goods
Administering Agency
Victorian WorkCover Authority
Relevant Legislation
Dangerous Goods Act 1985
Dangerous Goods (Explosives) Regulations 2011
Dangerous Goods (HCDG) Regulations 2016
Dangerous Goods (Storage and Handling) Regulations 2012
Codes of practice published by the Victorian WorkCover Authority
11. Electrical Installations
Administering Agency
Energy Safe Victoria
Electrical transmission and distribution companies
Relevant Legislation
Electricity Industry Act 2000
Electricity Industry (Residual Provisions) Act 1993
Electricity Safety Act 1998
State Electricity Commission Act 1958
Electricity Safety (Installations) Regulations 2009
Standards Australia Wiring Rules, AS/NZS 3000/3013
12. Fences - dividing
Administering Agency
Department of Justice and Regulation
Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria
Relevant Legislation
Fences Act 1968
13. Fire Prevention in Existing Buildings
Administering Agency
Municipal council
Relevant Legislation
Building Act 1993
Building Regulations 2018
14. Food Premises
Administering Agency
Department of Health and Human Services
Municipal council
Relevant Legislation
Food Act 1984
15. Gas Installations
Administering Agency
Energy Safe Victoria
Relevant Legislation
Gas Industry Act 2001
Gas Safety Act 1997
Gas Safety (Gas Installation) Regulations 2008
AS/NZS 5601 Gas Installations
16. Historic Buildings
Administering Agency
Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning
Executive Director under the Heritage Act 2017
Relevant Legislation
Heritage Act 2017
17. Hospitals, Nursing Homes and Health Care Buildings
Administering Agency
Department of Health and Human Services
Relevant Legislation
Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008
18. Lift Installations
Administering Agency
Victorian WorkCover Authority
Relevant Legislation
Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004
Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017
AS1735 Lifts, escalators and moving walks
19. Moveable Dwellings (in Caravan Parks)
Administering Agency
Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning
Municipal council
Relevant Legislation
Residential Tenancies Act 1997
Residential Tenancies (Caravan Parks and Moveable Dwellings Registration and Standards) Regulations 2010
20. Occupational Health and Safety
Administering Agency
Victorian WorkCover Authority
Relevant Legislation
Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004
Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017
Codes of practice published by the Victorian WorkCover Authority
21. Pharmacies
Administering Agency
Department of Health and Human Services
Victorian Pharmacy Authority
Relevant Legislation
Pharmacy Regulation Act 2010
Victorian Pharmacy Authority Guidelines
22. Planning Controls
Administering Agency
Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning
Municipal council
Relevant Legislation
Planning and Environment Act 1987
Planning schemes
23. Prisons and Jails
Administering Agency
Department of Justice and Regulation
Corrections Victoria
Relevant Legislation
Corrections Act 1986
24. Radiation Safety
Administering Agency
Department of Health and Human Services
Relevant Legislation
Radiation Act 2005
Radiation Regulations 2017
25. Schools (Non-Government)
Administering Agency
Department of Education and Training
Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority
Relevant Legislation
Education and Training Reform Act 2006
26. Sanitary Plumbing, Water Supply and Sewerage
Administering Agency
Victorian Building Authority
Relevant Legislation
Building Act 1993
Plumbing Regulations 2018
National Construction Code Volume Three Plumbing Code of Australia
AS/NZS 3500 Plumbing and Drainage
27. Septic Tank Installations
Administering Agency
Environment Protection Authority
Municipal council
Relevant Legislation
Environment Protection Act 1970
Guidelines For Environmental Management: Code of Practice - Onsite wastewater management
28. Smoking Restrictions
Administering Agency
Department of Health and Human Services
Municipal council
Relevant Legislation
Tobacco Act 1987
29. Subdivision of Buildings
Administering Agency
Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning
Municipal council
Relevant Legislation
Subdivision Act 1988