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ACT Footnote: Other legislation affecting buildings
In addition to any applicable provisions of the Building Act 2004 and this Code, there are other legislative technical requirements affecting the design, construction and/or performance of buildings that practitioners may need to be aware of. A list of relevant legislation and links to where it can be found on the ACT Legislation Register can be found in the ACT Appendix at https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/a/2004-11/ under the Regulations and Instruments tab.
In addition to this Code, there are a number of other legislative technical requirements affecting the design, construction, installation, replacement, repair, alteration and maintenance of a building that practitioners may need to be aware of including, but not necessarily limited to, the following list.
1. Plumbing and Drainage
Administering Agency
Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate
Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate (regulator)
Relevant Legislation
2. Building
Administering Agency
Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate
Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate (regulator)
Relevant Legislation
3. Health
Administering Agency
ACT Health Directorate
Canberra Health Services
Relevant Legislation
4. Environment
Administering Agency
Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate
Relevant Legislation
5. Gas
Administering Agency
Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate
Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate (regulator)
Relevant Legislation
6. Electrical
Administering Agency
Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate
Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate (regulator)
Relevant Legislation
7. Utilities
Administering Agency
Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate
Justice and Community Safety Directorate
Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate
Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate (regulator)
Relevant Legislation
8. Planning
Administering Agency
Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate