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Footnote: Other legislation and policies affecting buildings

Footnote: Other legislation and policies affecting buildings

In addition to any applicable provisions of this Code, there are a number of other legislative technical requirements and policies 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. Australian Capital Territory

Administering Agency

Department of Finance

Relevant Legislation

Australian Capital Territory (Planning and Land Management) Act 1988

Parliament Act 1974

2. Defence Buildings

Administering Agency

Department of Defence

Relevant Legislation

Defence Act 1903

Relevant Regulations

DefenceRegulation 2016, Part 11A

Relevant Codes, Standards and Publications

Manual of Fire Protection Engineering

Requirements for the Provision of Disabled Access and other Facilities for People with a Disability in Defence

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Policy

Microbial Control in Air Handling and Water Systems of Defence Buildings

Building Energy Performance Manual

Manual of Infrastructure Engineering - Electrical

Manual of Infrastructure Engineering - Bulk Fuel Installation Design

Defence Communications Cabling Standard

Defence Training Area Management Manual

Defence Safety Manual

Defence Security Manual

Defence Explosive Ordinance Publications

The Defence Estate Quality Management System (http://www.defence.gov.au/estatemanagement/governance/policy/principlesdevelopment/default.asp) contains further requirements including the principles of development, zone planning, site selection, engineering requirements and environmental impact assessment and approval requirements.

3. Disability Discrimination

Administering Agency

Attorney-General's Department

Relevant Legislation

Disability Discrimination Act 1992

Disability (Access to Premises - Buildings) Standards 2010

Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002

4. Environment

Administering Agency

Department of the Environment

Relevant Legislation

Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999

Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000

Administering Agency

Department of Industry

Relevant Policy

Energy Efficiency in Government Operations (2006)

5. Jervis Bay Territory

Administering Agency

Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development

Relevant Legislation

Jervis Bay Territory Acceptance Act 1915

6. Occupational Health and Safety

Administering Agency

Department of Employment

Relevant Legislation

Work Health and Safety Act 2011

Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011

7. Territory of Christmas Island

Administering Agency

Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development

Relevant Legislation

Christmas Island Act 1958