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BUILDING ACT 2004 - NOTES

Dictionary

(see s 3)

Note 1     The Legislation Act contains definitions and other provisions relevant to this Act.

Note 2     In particular, the Legislation Act, dict, pt 1, defines the following terms:

              •     ACAT

              •     bankrupt or personally insolvent

              •     construction occupations registrar

              •     contravene

              •     daily newspaper

              •     exercise

              •     function

              •     law

              •     may (see s 146)

              •     must (see s 146)

              •     national land

              •     planning and land authority

              •     reviewable decision notice

              •     Territory land

              •     under.

"actuary", for an approved scheme, for part 6 (Residential buildings—statutory warranties, insurance and fidelity certificates)—see section 84.

"alteration", of a building, includes—

        (a)     demolition of part of the building; and

        (b)     an addition to the building.

"approval criteria", for part 6 (Residential buildings—statutory warranties, insurance and fidelity certificates)—see section 84.

"approval requirement", for plans—see section 29.

"approved plans"—

        (a)     means plans that relate to building work for which a building approval is in effect; and

        (b)     includes amended plans.

"approved scheme", for part 6 (Residential buildings—statutory warranties, insurance and fidelity certificates)—see section 84.

"asbestos advice"—see the Dangerous Substances Act 2004, section 47J.

"asbestos assessment report", for premises—see the Dangerous Substances Act 2004, section 47K.

"asbestos code "means the codes of practice that are approved under section 139B.

"asbestos removal control plan", in relation to building work, means a plan, complying with the asbestos code, that provides for the management of any asbestos disturbance resulting from the building work.

"authorised insurer" means a body corporate authorised to carry on insurance business under the Insurance Act 1973 (Cwlth), section 12.

"basic building work"—see section 10.

"builder", in relation to residential building work or a residential building, for part 6 (Residential buildings—statutory warranties, insurance and fidelity certificates)—see section 84.

"builders licence" means a licence issued under the Construction Occupation (Licensing) Act 2004 in the construction occupation of builder.

"building"—

        (a)     for Act—see section 7; but

        (b)     for part 6 (Residential buildings—statutory warranties, insurance and fidelity certificates)—see section 84.

"building action", for part 9 (Limitation of liability)—see section 140.

"building approval "means a building approval under part 3.

"building code"—see section 136 (1).

"building inspector "means a person appointed under section 128.

"building surveyor"—see the Constructions Occupations (Licensing) Act 2004, section 9.

"building work"—

        (a)     for Act—see section 6; but

        (b)     for part 6 (Residential buildings—statutory warranties, insurance and fidelity certificates)—see section 84.

"certificate of occupancy" means a certificate under section 69.

"certificate of regularisation"—see section 75 (1).

"certifier"—

        (a)     for building work—means an entity appointed to act as certifier under section 19 (Appointment of certifiers—work not begun), section 19A (Appointment of certifiers—work begun) or government certifier under section 20 (Appointment of government certifiers) for the work; but

        (b)     for division 3.2 (Certifiers and government certifiers)—see section 17.

"class", of building, means that class of building under the building code.

"complying residential building work insurance", for part 6 (Residential buildings—statutory warranties, insurance and fidelity certificates)—see section 84.

"completion day", for part 6 (Residential buildings—statutory warranties, insurance and fidelity certificates)—see section 84.

"cost", for part 6 (Residential buildings—statutory warranties, insurance and fidelity certificates)—see section 86.

"decision-maker", for a reviewable decision, for part 9A (Notification and review of decisions)—see section 142A.

"development"—see the Planning and Development Act 2007, section 7.

"development approval" means development approval under the Planning and Development Act 2007, chapter 7.

"disturbs" friable asbestos—see section 10B.

"dwelling" means a class 1 or class 2 building.

"easement", for part 4 (Stop and demolition notices)—see section 52.

"eligible entity", for division 3.2 (Certifiers and government certifiers)—see section 17.

"energy efficiency certificate"—see section 139C (1).

"exempt building"—see section 12.

"exemption assessment"—see section 14.

"exemption assessment B notice"—see section 14B.

"exemption assessment D notice"—see the Planning and Development Act 2007, section 138D.

"fidelity certificate", for building work, for part 6 (Residential buildings—statutory warranties, insurance and fidelity certificates)—see section 84.

"fidelity fund scheme", for part 6 (Residential buildings—statutory warranties, insurance and fidelity certificates)—see section 84.

"friable asbestos" means asbestos, whether or not contained in other material, that—

        (a)     is crumbly, dusty or powdery; or

        (b)     when dry, can be crumbled, pulverised or reduced to powder by hand pressure.

Examples of friable asbestos

1     sprayed asbestos coating or insulation

2     asbestos lagging

3     loose asbestos, asbestos in its raw form

Note     An example is part of the Act, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).

"government certifier", for division 3.2 (Certifiers and government certifiers)—see section 17.

"handling" asbestos—to remove any doubt, "handling" asbestos (including friable asbestos) includes disturbing the asbestos.

"information" includes documents.

"land" includes—

        (a)     a place under, on or above the ground; and

        (b)     a place in relation to which a permit has been granted under the Roads and Public Places Act 1937; and

        (c)     land, a building or a structure, the use of which is authorised by a licence under the Planning and Development Act 2007, part 9.11 (Licences for unleased land).

"lease"—see the Planning and Development Act 2007, section 235.

"licensed construction practitioner" means an entity licensed under the Construction Occupations (Licensing) Act 2004.

"licence number"—see the Construction Occupations (Licensing) Act 2004, section 23 (1) (c).

"load "includes superimposed load.

"occupation class"—see the Construction Occupations (Licensing) Act 2004, dictionary.

"owner", of land, means—

        (a)     if the land is held under a lease from the Commonwealth for a term of years—the lessee; or

        (b)     if the land is subdivided under the Unit Titles Act 2001

              (i)     if building work has been, is being or is to be carried out on the land for the owners corporation—the owners corporation; or

              (ii)     if building work has been, is being or is to be carried out on the land for the proprietor of a unit—the proprietor; or

              (iii)     in any other case—the owners corporation; or

        (c)     if the land is occupied under a tenancy from the Territory or the Commonwealth—the occupier; or

        (d)     if the land is subject to a permit under the Roads and Public Places Act 1937—the permit-holder; or

        (e)     if the land is subject to a licence under the Planning and Development Act 2007, part 9.11 (Licences for unleased land)—the licensee; or

        (f)     if the Territory carries out or proposes to carry out building work on the land—the Territory; or

        (g)     if the Commonwealth carries out or proposes to carry out building work on the land—the Commonwealth.

"owner-builder" means an entity licensed under the Construction Occupations (Licensing) Act 2004 in the occupation class of owner-builder.

"premises" includes land or a structure and any part of an area of land or a structure.

"prescribed requirements", for division 5.1 (Certificates of occupancy and other certificates)—see section 66.

"prudential standards", for part 6 (Residential buildings—statutory warranties, insurance and fidelity certificates)—see section 84.

"recognised standard" means a document declared to be a recognised standard under section 139A (1).

"removal", of a building

        (a)     means the removal of the building from a place for re-erection, with or without further alteration, at another place; and

        (b)     includes the demolition of part of the building removed or proposed to be removed.

"residential building", for part 6 (Residential buildings—statutory warranties, insurance and fidelity certificates)—see section 84.

"residential building work", for part 6 (Residential buildings—statutory warranties, insurance and fidelity certificates)—see section 84.

"reviewable decision", for part 9A (Notification and review of decisions)—see section 142A.

"site work"—see section 7A.

"special actuary", for part 6 (Residential buildings—statutory warranties, insurance and fidelity certificates)—see section 84.

"specialist building work"—see section 9.

"stage", of building work, means a stage prescribed under section 43 (1) (a).

"stop notice"—see section 53 (2).

"storey"—

        (a)     means a floor level within a building that—

              (i)     is between 2 other floor levels; or

              (ii)     has a floor level above or below it; but

        (b)     does not include a mezzanine level or a space that contains only 1 or more of the following:

              (i)     a lift shaft, stairway, meter room;

              (ii)     a bathroom, shower room, laundry, toilet or other sanitary compartment;

              (iii)     accommodation intended for up to 3 vehicles; and

        (c)     for part 6 (Residential buildings—statutory warranties, insurance and fidelity certificates)—does not include a storey below the ground storey (see section 84).

"structure"—see section 8.

"waste management plan", in relation to building work that involves the demolition or alteration of a building, means information that includes—

        (a)     the extent of work to be undertaken; and

        (b)     the nature and amount of waste that will be generated; and

        (c)     the place to which each kind of waste will be taken by the builder, or the builder's agent, for reuse, recycling or disposal; and

        (d)     any other information prescribed under the regulations.

Endnotes

1     About the endnotes

Amending and modifying laws are annotated in the legislation history and the amendment history. Current modifications are not included in the republished law but are set out in the endnotes.

Not all editorial amendments made under the Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3 are annotated in the amendment history. Full details of any amendments can be obtained from the Parliamentary Counsel's Office.

Uncommenced amending laws and expiries are listed in the legislation history and the amendment history. These details are underlined. Uncommenced provisions and amendments are not included in the republished law but are set out in the last endnote.

If all the provisions of the law have been renumbered, a table of renumbered provisions gives details of previous and current numbering.

The endnotes also include a table of earlier republications.

2     Abbreviation key

A = Act

NI = Notifiable instrument

AF = Approved form

o = order

am = amended

om = omitted/repealed

amdt = amendment

ord = ordinance

AR = Assembly resolution

orig = original

ch = chapter

par = paragraph/subparagraph

CN = Commencement notice

pres = present

def = definition

prev = previous

DI = Disallowable instrument

(prev...) = previously

dict = dictionary

pt = part

disallowed = disallowed by the Legislative

r = rule/subrule

Assembly

reloc = relocated

div = division

renum = renumbered

exp = expires/expired

R[X] = Republication No

Gaz = gazette

RI = reissue

hdg = heading

s = section/subsection

IA = Interpretation Act 1967

sch = schedule

ins = inserted/added

sdiv = subdivision

LA = Legislation Act 2001

SL = Subordinate law

LR = legislation register

sub = substituted

LRA = Legislation (Republication) Act 1996

underlining = whole or part not commenced

mod = modified/modification

or to be expired

3     Legislation history

Building Act 2004 A2004-11

notified LR 26 March 2004

s 1, s 2 commenced 26 March 2004 (LA s 75 (1))

remainder commenced 1 September 2004 (s 2 and see Construction Occupations (Licensing) Act 2004 A2004-12, s 2 and CN2004-8)

as amended by

Criminal Code (Theft, Fraud, Bribery and Related Offences) Amendment Act 2004 A2004-15 sch 2 pt 2.10

notified LR 26 March 2004

s 1, s 2 commenced 26 March 2004 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 2 pt 2.10 commenced 1 September 2004 (LA s 79A)

Emergencies Act 2004 A2004-28 sch 3 pt 3.1

notified LR 29 June 2004

s 1, s 2 commenced 29 June 2004 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 3 pt 3.1 commenced 1 September 2004 (s 2 (2) and see Building Act 2004 A2004-11, s 2 and Construction Occupations (Licensing) Act 2004 A2004-12, s 2 and CN2004-8)

Dangerous Substances (Asbestos) Amendment Act 2004 A2004-66 sch 1 pt 1.1

notified LR 31 August 2004

s 1, s 2 commenced 31 August 2004 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.1 commenced 1 September 2004 (s 2 (2))

as modified by

Building Regulations 2004 SL2004-34 (as am by SL2004-46 reg 5; A2005-34 amdt 1.21)

taken to have been notified LR 26 March 2004 (A2004-11, s 177 (3) (a))

reg 1 taken to have commenced 26 March 2004 (LA s 75 (1))

remainder commenced 1 September 2004 (A2004-11, s 177 (3) (b))

Building Amendment Regulations 2004 (No 1) SL2004-46 reg 5

notified LR 8 September 2004

reg 1, reg 2 commenced 8 September 2004 (LA s 75 (1))

reg 5 commenced 9 September 2004 (reg 2)

Note     These regulations only amend the Building Regulations 2004 SL2004-34.

as amended by

Statute Law Amendment Act 2005 A2005-20 sch 3 pt 3.7

notified LR 12 May 2005

s 1, s 2 taken to have commenced 8 March 2005 (LA s 75 (2))

sch 3 pt 3.7 commenced 2 June 2005 (s 2 (1))

Construction Occupations Legislation Amendment Act 2005
A2005-34 sch 1 pt 1.1, amdt 1.21

notified LR 6 July 2005

s 1, s 2 commenced 6 July 2005 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.1, amdt 1.21 commenced 27 July 2005 (s 2)

Construction Occupations Legislation Amendment Act 2006
A2006-15 sch 1 pt 1.1

notified LR 6 April 2006

s 1, s 2 commenced 6 April 2006 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.1 commenced 1 September 2006 (s 2 and CN2006-19)

Asbestos Legislation Amendment Act 2006 A2006-16 sch 1 pt 1.1 (as am by A2006-24 s 4)

notified LR 18 May 2006

s 1, s 2 commenced 18 May 2006 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.1 commenced 1 July 2006 (s 2 (1) as am by A2006-24 s 4)

Asbestos Legislation Amendment Act 2006 (No 2) A2006-24

notified LR 18 May 2006

s 1, s 2 commenced 18 May 2006 (LA s 75 (1))

remainder commenced 19 May 2006 (s 2)

Note     This Act only amends the Asbestos Legislation Amendment Act 2006 A2006-16.

Building Legislation Amendment Act 2007 A2007-26 sch 1 pt 1.1

notified LR 13 September 2007
s 1, s 2 commenced 13 September 2007 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.1 commenced 31 March 2008 (s 2 (1) and see Planning and Development Act 2007 A2007-24, s 2 and CN2008-1)

ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Legislation Amendment Act 2008 A2008-36 sch 1 pt 1.7

notified LR 4 September 2008

s 1, s 2 commenced 4 September 2008 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.7 commenced 2 February 2009 (s 2 (1) and see ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2008 A2008-35, s 2 (1) and CN2009-2)

ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Legislation Amendment Act 2008 (No 2) A2008-37 sch 1 pt 1.14

notified LR 4 September 2008

s 1, s 2 commenced 4 September 2008 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.14 commenced 2 February 2009 (s 2 (1) and see ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2008 A2008-35, s 2 (1) and CN2009-2)

Statute Law Amendment Act 2009 A2009-20 sch 3 pt 3.8

notified LR 1 September 2009

s 1, s 2 commenced 1 September 2009 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 3 pt 3.8 commenced 22 September 2009 (s 2)

Statute Law Amendment Act 2010 A2010-18 sch 1 pt 1.2

notified LR 13 May 2010

s 1, s 2 commenced 13 May 2010 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.2 commenced 3 June 2010 (s 2)

Construction Occupations Legislation (Exemption Assessment) Amendment Act 2010 A2010-24 pt 2

notified LR 8 July 2010

pt 1 commenced 8 July 2010 (s 2 (1))

pt 2 commenced 8 July 2011 (s 2)

Construction Occupations Legislation Amendment Act 2010 (No 2) A2010-32 pt 2

notified LR 1 September 2010

s 1, s 2 commenced 1 September 2010 (LA s 75 (1))

s 3 commenced 18 February 2011 (LA s 75AA)

pt 2 commenced 1 March 2011 (s 2 and LA s 79)

Statute Law Amendment Act 2011 A2011-3 sch 3 pt 3.5

notified LR 22 February 2011

s 1, s 2 commenced 22 February 2011 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 3 pt 3.5 commenced 1 March 2011 (s 2)

Planning and Building Legislation Amendment Act 2011 A2011-23 pt 2

notified LR 6 July 2011

pt 1 commenced 6 July 2011 (s 2 (1))

pt 2 commenced 8 July 2011 (s 2 (2) and see Construction Occupations Legislation (Exemption Assessment) Amendment Act 2010 A2010-24 s 2)

Evidence (Consequential Amendments) Act 2011 A2011-48 sch 1 pt 1.6

notified LR 22 November 2011

s 1, s 2 commenced 22 November 2011 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.6 commenced 1 March 2012 (s 2 (1) and see Evidence Act 2011 A2011-12, s 2 and CN2012-4)

4     Amendment history

Commencement
s 2     om LA s 89 (4)

Meaning of building
s 7     sub A2007-26 amdt 1.1

Meaning of site work
s 7A     ins A2007-26 amdt 1.1

Meaning of minor maintenance work
s 10A     ins A2006-16 amdt 1.1
    om A2007-26 amdt 1.2

Meaning of disturbs friable asbestos
s 10B     ins A2006-16 amdt 1.1

Exempt buildings
s 12     am A2007-26 amdt 1.3

Exemption assessments
pt 2A hdg     ins A2010-24 s 4

Purpose of exemption assessment B notices
s 13     sub A2005-34 amdt 1.1
    am A2006-16 amdt 1.2, amdt 1.3
    om A2007-26 amdt 1.4
    ins A2010-24 s 4

Exemption assessment applications
s 14     om A2007-26 amdt 1.5
    ins A2010-24 s 4
    am A2011-23 s 4

Exemption assessment not required for building approval
s 14A     ins A2010-24 s 4

Exemption assessments and notices
s 14B     ins A2010-24 s 4
    am A2011-23 s 5; ss renum R15 LA

Exemption assessment applications—request for further information
s 14C     ins A2010-24 s 4

Exemption assessment applications—contents of request for further information
s 14D     ins A2010-24 s 4

Exemption assessment applications—effect of failure to provide further information
s 14E     ins A2010-24 s 4

Application of pt 3 to building work
s 15     sub A2005-34 amdt 1.2; A2006-16 amdt 1.4
    am A2007-26 amdt 1.6; A2010-24 s 5

Meaning of stage in pt 3
s 16     om A2007-26 amdt 1.7

Certifiers and government certifiers
div 3.2 hdg     note ins A2007-26 amdt 1.8

Definitions for div 3.2
s 17     def eligible entity ins A2007-26 amdt 1.9
    def eligible person om A2007-26 amdt 1.9
    def government certifier sub A2007-26 amdt 1.9

Eligibility for appointment—certifiers and government certifiers
s 18     am A2007-26 amdt 1.10

Appointment of certifiers—work not begun
s 19     sub A2007-26 amdt 1.11

Appointment of certifiers—work begun
s 19A     ins A2007-26 amdt 1.11

Automatic suspension
s 19B     ins A2007-26 amdt 1.11

Ending suspensions
s 19C     ins A2007-26 amdt 1.11

Ending appointments
s 19D     ins A2007-26 amdt 1.11

Appointment of certifier after appointment ends under s 19D (1) (e)
s 19E     ins A2007-26 amdt 1.11

Appointment of government certifiers
s 20     am A2007-26 amdt 1.12

Power to require building documents
s 21     sub A2007-26 amdt 1.13

Entitlement to act as certifier
s 23     am A2007-26 amdt 1.14

Notice of certifier's appointment or end of appointment
s 24     sub A2007-26 amdt 1.15

Overview—div 3.3
s 25A     ins A2007-26 amdt 1.16

Why are building approvals necessary?
s 25B     ins A2007-26 amdt 1.16
    am A2011-3 amdt 3.75

Building approvals apply to building work
s 25C     ins A2007-26 amdt 1.16

Building approval applications
s 26     am A2006-16 amdt 1.5; A2010-32 s 5, s 6; A2010-24 s 6

Applications for building approval—certifier may require further information
s 26A     ins A2007-26 amdt 1.17
    am A2010-24 s 7

Contents of request for further information
s 26B     ins A2007-26 amdt 1.17
    am A2010-24 s 8

Applications for building approval—effect of failure to provide further information
s 26C     ins A2007-26 amdt 1.17

Certifier not to consider certain applications
s 27     am A2007-26 amdt 1.18

Notice if building approval not issued
s 27A     ins A2010-24 s 9

Issue of building approvals
s 28     am A2006-16 amdt 1.6; A2007-26 amdts 1.19-1.21; ss renum R10 LA; A2010-24 s 10

Marking building approval
s 28A     ins A2007-26 amdt 1.21

Approval requirements
s 29     am A2005-34 amdt 1.3, amdt 1.4; A2006-16 amdt 1.7; A2006-15 amdt 1.1; A2007-26 amdt 1.22, amdt 1.23; pars renum R10 LA; A2011-3 amdt 3.76; A2010-24 ss 11-13; ss, pars renum R15 LA

When building approvals not to be issued—general
s 30     sub A2007-26 amdt 1.24

When building approvals not to be issued—advice on referral
s 30A     ins A2007-26 amdt 1.24

Application for approval of amended plans
s 31     sub A2007-26 amdt 1.24

Amendment of approved plans
s 32     am A2007-26 amdts 1.25-1.27

Application for approved plans amendment—certifier may require further information
s 32A     ins A2007-26 amdt 1.28

Contents of request for further information
s 32B     ins A2007-26 amdt 1.28
    am A2010-24 s 14

Approved plans amendment—effect of failure to provide further information
s 32C     ins A2007-26 amdt 1.28

Marking approval of amendment
s 33     am A2007-26 amdts 1.29-1.31

Land to be used in accordance with lease and development approval
s 35     sub A2007-26 amdt 1.32

Period for which approvals operate
s 36     am A2007-26 amdt 1.33, amdt 1.34; ss renum R10 LA

Requirement to give advice in relation to proposed building work
s 36A     ins A2007-26 amdt 1.35

Requirements for carrying out building work
s 42     am A2005-20 amdt 3.86; A2005-34 amdt 1.5; A2006-16 amdt 1.8; A2007-26 amdt 1.36

Contravention of requirements for building work involving asbestos
s 42A     ins A2004-66 amdt 1.1
    am A2005-34 amdt 1.6; A2006-16 amdt 1.8, amdt 1.9; A2009-20 amdt 3.19

Stages of building work
s 43     sub A2007-26 amdt 1.37

Stage inspections
s 44     sub A2007-26 amdt 1.37

Records of tests
s 45     am A2007-26 amdt 1.38

Completion of building work
s 48     am A2007-26 amdts 1.39-1.45; ss and pars renum R10 LA

Complying with building code
s 49     am A2005-34 amdt 1.7

Notification by certifier of contraventions of building and development approvals—building work
s 50     sub A2007-26 amdt 1.46

Notification by certifier of possible noncompliant site work
s 50A     ins A2007-26 amdt 1.46
    am A2010-24 s 15; ss renum R15 LA

Site work without adequate development approval—people
s 50B     ins A2007-26 amdt 1.46
    am A2010-24 s 16; ss renum R15 LA

Site work without adequate development approval—partners
s 50C     ins A2007-26 amdt 1.46
    am A2010-24 s 17, s 18; ss renum R15 LA

Carrying out building work in contravention of s 42
s 51     am A2010-24 ss 19-21

Stop notices
s 53     am A2007-26 amdts 1.47-1.51; ss and pars renum R10 LA

Building work allowed under stop notice
s 54     am A2007-26 amdt 1.52

Decision on application by other than land owner
s 57     am A2007-26 amdt 1.53

Service of stop notices and further notices
s 59     am A2007-26 amdt 1.54

Notice to produce survey plan etc
s 60     am A2007-26 amdt 1.55

Preconditions for s 62 notice
s 61     am A2005-34 amdt 1.8; A2006-15 amdt 1.2; A2007-26 amdt 1.56

Compliance with notices under pt 4
s 64     sub A2007-26 amdt 1.57

Application of pt 5 to building work
s 65     sub A2005-34 amdt 1.9; A2006-16 amdt 1.10
    am A2007-26 amdt 1.58

Meaning of prescribed requirements—div 5.1
s 66     sub A2005-34 amdt 1.10
    am A2006-16 amdt 1.11
    sub A2007-26 amdt 1.59

Prescribed requirements and contraventions of s 43—div 5.1
s 66A     ins A2007-26 amdt 1.59

Registrar may have regard to documents given
s 67     am A2007-26 amdt 1.60

Effect of certificates under div 5.1
s 68     am A2007-26 amdt 1.61

Certificates of occupancy
s 69     am A2007-26 amdt 1.62

Completion of building work involving demolition
s 70A     ins A2007-26 amdt 1.63

Certificate for building work involving demolition
s 71     am A2007-26 amdt 1.64

Certificates of occupancy and use for owner-builders
s 73     am A2007-26 amdt 1.65

Decision on s 74 application
s 75     am A2007-26 amdt 1.66

Action by registrar on unauthorised use of building etc
s 79 hdg     sub A2006-16 amdt 1.12

Copies of certificates of occupancy and regularisation
s 80     am A2007-26 amdt 1.67

Safe live load plates
s 81     am A2011-3 amdt 3.77

Application of pt 6 to building work
s 83     sub A2005-34 amdt 1.11; A2006-16 amdt 1.13
    am A2007-26 amdt 1.68

Definitions for pt 6
s 84     def builder sub A2007-26 amdt 1.69

Statutory warranties
s 88     am A2005-34 amdt 1.12; A2006-16 amdt 1.14

Complying residential building work insurance
s 90     am A2010-18 amdt 1.3

Claims if builder insolvent and work unfinished
s 93     am A2010-18 amdt 1.4

Approval of fidelity fund schemes
s 96     am A2011-3 amdt 3.79

Approval criteria for schemes
s 99     am A2011-3 amdt 3.79

Approval of changes to approved scheme
s 102     am A2011-3 amdt 3.79

Prudential standards
s 103     am A2011-3 amdt 3.79

Suspension or cancellation of approval of approved scheme
s 107     am A2011-3 amdt 3.79

Cancellation of approval on application
s 108     am A2011-3 amdt 3.79

Statutory warranties
s 134     am A2006-16 amdt 1.15

Obstructing building inspector
s 135     om A2004-15 amdt 2.25

Building code, recognised standards etc
pt 8 hdg     sub A2006-16 amdt 1.16; A2006-15 amdt 1.3; A2010-32 s 7

Building code and recognised standards
div 8.1 hdg     ins A2006-16 amdt 1.16

Building code
s 136     am A2004-28 amdt 3.1; A2011-3 amdt 3.79

Publication of building code etc in newspaper
s 137     am A2009-20 amdt 3.20, amdt 3.21

Certified copies of building code
s 139     am A2008-36 amdt 1.61

Recognised standards
s 139A     ins A2006-15 amdt 1.4

Asbestos code
div 8.2 hdg     ins A2006-16 amdt 1.17

Approval of asbestos code
s 139B     ins A2006-16 amdt 1.17

Energy efficiency certificates
div 8.3 hdg     ins A2011-3 s 8

Energy efficiency certificates
s 139C     ins A2011-3 s 8

Conflict of interest—building assessors
s 139D     ins A2011-3 s 8

Limitation of liability for building actions
s 142     am A2007-26 amdt 1.70

Notification and review of decisions
pt 9A hdg     ins A2008-36 amdt 1.62

Definitionspt 9A
s 142A     ins A2008-36 amdt 1.62
    def decision-maker ins A2008-36 amdt 1.62
    def reviewable decision ins A2008-36 amdt 1.62

Reviewable decision notices
s 142B     ins A2008-36 amdt 1.62

Applications for review
s 142C     ins A2008-36 amdt 1.62

Powers of ACAT
pt 9B hdg     ins A2008-36 amdt 1.62

Powers of ACAT—proposed buildings etc forming part of development
s 142D     ins A2008-36 amdt 1.62

Sustainability guidelines
s 143     am A2011-3 amdt 3.79

Review by AAT
s 146     om A2008-37 amdt 1.51

Evidentiary certificates
s 148     am A2008-36 amdt 1.63; A2011-48 amdt 1.7

Review by AAT
s 146     sub A2007-26 amdt 1.71

Determination of fees
s 150     am A2011-3 amdt 3.79

Approved forms
s 151     am A2011-3 amdt 3.79

Regulation-making power
s 152     am A2007-26 amdt 1.72, amdt 1.73; ss renum R10 LA; A2010-24 s 22

Transitional
pt 11 hdg     exp 1 September 2006 (s 180)

Definitions for pt 11
s 153     exp 1 September 2006 (s 180)

Things required to be given to building controller or deputy
s 154     exp 1 September 2006 (s 180)

Application of Act to Territory building work contracted before 1 July 2001
s 155     exp 1 September 2006 (s 180)

Exempt buildings
s 156     exp 1 September 2006 (s 180)

Certifiers
s 157     exp 1 September 2006 (s 180)

Application to building work whenever happening
s 158     exp 1 September 2006 (s 180)

Application to contraventions of Act whenever happening
s 159     exp 1 September 2006 (s 180)

Requirements to do things by times
s 160     exp 1 September 2006 (s 180)

Canberra Sewerage and Water Supply Regulations
s 161     exp 1 September 2006 (s 180)

Government buildings—application for fitness certificate
s 162     exp 1 September 2006 (s 180)

Occupation and use of buildings
s 163     exp 1 September 2006 (s 180)

Meaning of builder for pt 6
s 164     exp 1 September 2006 (s 180)

Certificate of regularisation
s 164A     ins as mod SL2004-46 reg 5
    om as mod A2005-34 amdt 1.21
    ins A2005-34 amdt 1.13
    exp 1 September 2006 (s 180)

Application of s 88 (2) (b)
s 164B     ins as mod SL2004-46 reg 5
    om as mod A2005-34 amdt 1.21

Prudential standards
s 164C     ins as mod SL2004-46 reg 5
    exp 1 September 2006 (s 180)

Building inspectors and identity cards
s 165     exp 1 September 2006 (s 180)

Approved scheme
s 166     exp 1 September 2006 (s 180)

Existing auditors and actuaries
s 167     exp 1 September 2006 (s 180)

Application for approval of appointment
s 168     exp 1 September 2006 (s 180)

Giving information under s 118
s 169     exp 1 September 2006 (s 180)

Inspection powers
s 170     exp 1 September 2006 (s 180)

Previously authorised required work
s 171     exp 1 September 2006 (s 180)

Australian Capital Territory Appendix to the Building Code of Australia
s 172     am A2005-34 amdt 1.14, amdt 1.15
    exp 27 July 2005 (s 172 (3))

Meaning of building work for pt 9
s 173     exp 1 September 2006 (s 180)

Limitation of liability for building actions
s 174     exp 1 September 2006 (s 180)

Evidentiary certificates—s 148 (1) (c)
s 175     exp 1 September 2006 (s 180)

Evidentiary certificates—s 148 (1) (f)
s 176     exp 1 September 2006 (s 180)

Building Regulations 2004
s 177     exp 1 September 2004 (s 177 (5))

Building (Bushfire Emergency) Regulations 2004
s 178     exp 1 September 2004 (s 178 (5))

Regulations modifying pt 11
s 179     exp 1 September 2006 (s 180)

Expiry of pt 11
s 180     exp 1 September 2006 (s 180)

Repeals
pt 12 hdg     om LA s 89 (3)

Legislation repealed
s 181     om LA s 89 (3)

Transitional—Construction Occupations Legislation (Exemption Assessment) Amendment Act 2010
pt 15 hdg     ins A2010-24 s 23
    exp 8 July 2013 (s 202)

Meaning of commencement day—pt 15
s 200     ins A2010-24 s 23
    exp 8 July 2013 (s 202)

Transitional regulations
s 201     ins A2010-24 s 23
    exp 8 July 2013 (s 202)

Expiry—pt 15
s 202     ins A2010-24 s 23
    exp 8 July 2013 (s 202)

New Building Regulations
sch 1     om R1 LA

New Building (Bushfire Emergency) Regulations
sch 2     om R1 LA

Dictionary
dict     am A2008-36 amdt 1.64; A2009-20 amdt 3.22; A2010-18 amdt 1.5; A2010-24 s 24
    def asbestos advice ins A2006-16 amdt 1.18
    def asbestos assessment report ins A2006-16 amdt 1.18
    def asbestos code ins A2006-16 amdt 1.18
    def asbestos removal control plan ins A2006-16 amdt 1.18
    def bonded asbestos ins A2006-16 amdt 1.18
    om A2011-3 amdt 3.78
    def building-surveyor ins A2010-24 s 25
    def certifier am A2007-26 amdt 1.74
    def decision-maker ins A2008-36 amdt 1.65
    def development ins A2007-26 amdt 1.75
    def development approval ins A2007-26 amdt 1.76
    def disturbs ins A2006-16 amdt 1.18
    def eligible entity ins A2007-26 amdt 1.77
    def eligible person om A2007-26 amdt 1.77
    def energy efficiency certificate ins A2010-32 s 9
    def exemption-assessment ins A2010-24 s 25
    def exemption-assessment B notice ins A2010-24 s 25
    def exemption-assessment D notice ins A2010-24 s 25
    def friable asbestos ins A2006-16 amdt 1.18
    def handling ins A2006-16 amdt 1.18
    def information ins A2007-26 amdt 1.78
    def land ins A2007-26 amdt 1.79
    def Land Act om A2007-26 amdt 1.80
    def lease sub A2007-26 amdt 1.80
    def minor maintenance work ins A2006-16 amdt 1.18
    om A2007-26 amdt 1.81
    def owner sub A2007-26 amdt 1.82
    def premises ins A2006-16 amdt 1.18
    def recognised standard ins A2006-15 amdt 1.5
    def reviewable decision ins A2008-36 amdt 1.65
    def site work ins A2007-26 amdt 1.83
    def stage sub A2007-26 amdt 1.84

5     Earlier republications

Some earlier republications were not numbered. The number in column 1 refers to the publication order.

Since 12 September 2001 every authorised republication has been published in electronic pdf format on the ACT legislation register. A selection of authorised republications have also been published in printed format. These republications are marked with an asterisk (*) in column 1. Electronic and printed versions of an authorised republication are identical.

Republication No and date

Effective

Last amendment made by

Republication for

R1
1 Sept 2004

1 Sept 2004–
1 Sept 2004

A2004-66

new Act and amendments
by A2004-15, A2004-28 and A2004-66

R2
2 Sept 2004

2 Sept 2004–
8 Sept 2004

A2004-66

commenced expiry

R3
9 Sept 2004

9 Sept 2004–
1 June 2005

A2004-66

modifications by SL2004-34 as amended by SL2004-46

R4
2 June 2005

2 June 2005–
26 July 2005

A2005-20

amendments by A2005-20

R5
27 July 2005

27 July 2005–
27 July 2005

A2005-34

amendments by A2005-34

R6
28 July 2005

28 July 2005–
30 June 2006

A2005-34

commenced expiry

R7
1 July 2006

1 July 2006–
31 Aug 2006

A2006-24

amendments by A2006-16 as amended by A2006-24

R8
1 Sept 2006

1 Sept 2006–
1 Sept 2006

A2006-24

amendments by A2006-15

R9
2 Sept 2006

2 Sept 2006–
30 Mar 2008

A2006-24

commenced expiry

R10*
31 Mar 2008

31 Mar 2008–
1 Feb 2009

A2007-26

amendments by A2007-26

R11
2 Feb 2009

2 Feb 2009–
21 Sept 2009

A2008-37

amendments by A2008-36 and A2008-37

R12
22 Sept 2009

22 Sept 2009–
2 June 2010

A2009-20

amendments by A2009-20

R13
3 June 2010

3 June 2010–
28 Feb 2011

A2010-18

amendments by A2010-18

R14
1 Mar 2011

1 Mar 2011–
7 July 2011

A2011-3

amendments by A2010-32 and A2011-3

R15
8 July 2011

8 July 2011–
29 Feb 2012

A2011-23

amendments by A2010-24 and A2011-23






© Australian Capital Territory 2012

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A2004-11

Republication No 16

Effective: 1 March 2012

Republication date: 1 March 2012

Last amendment made by A2011-48





Unauthorised version prepared by ACT Parliamentary Counsel's Office

About this republication

The republished law

This is a republication of the Building Act 2004

(including any amendment made under the Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3 (Editorial changes)) as in force on 1 March 2012

. It also includes any commencement, amendment, repeal or expiry affecting this republished law to 1 March 2012

.

The legislation history and amendment history of the republished law are set out in endnotes 3 and 4.

Kinds of republications

The Parliamentary Counsel's Office prepares 2 kinds of republications of ACT laws (see the ACT legislation register at www.legislation.act.gov.au):

              • authorised republications to which the Legislation Act 2001 applies

              • unauthorised republications.

The status of this republication appears on the bottom of each page.

Editorial changes

The Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3 authorises the Parliamentary Counsel to make editorial amendments and other changes of a formal nature when preparing a law for republication. Editorial changes do not change the effect of the law, but have effect as if they had been made by an Act commencing on the republication date (see Legislation Act 2001, s 115 and s 117). The changes are made if the Parliamentary Counsel considers they are desirable to bring the law into line, or more closely into line, with current legislative drafting practice.

This republication includes amendments made under part 11.3 (see endnote 1).

Uncommenced provisions and amendments

If a provision of the republished law has not commenced, the symbol  U  appears immediately before the provision heading. Any uncommenced amendments that affect this republished law are accessible on the ACT legislation register (www.legislation.act.gov.au). For more information, see the home page for this law on the register.

Modifications

If a provision of the republished law is affected by a current modification, the symbol  M  appears immediately before the provision heading. The text of the modifying provision appears in the endnotes. For the legal status of modifications, see the Legislation Act 2001, section 95.

Penalties

At the republication date, the value of a penalty unit for an offence against this law is $110 for an individual and $550 for a corporation (see Legislation Act 2001, s 133).

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