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Glossary – Hendry
Hendry provides clients this glossary of terms for each state and territory building control system covering aspects of building acts, building regulations and essential safety measures legislation
Building Act 2004 and Building (General) Regulation 2008
The Building Act 2004 and Building (General) Regulations 2008 provide the objectives and operational framework for building construction and control in ACT.
The following lists terms used in the legislation, with a glossary / definition of each term as it relates to building construction and control.
for schedule 2 (Referral of building approval applications)-see schedule 2, section 2.1
an approved scheme, for part 6 (Residential buildings-statutory warranties, insurance and fidelity certificates)-see section 84
demolition of part of the building
an addition to the building
for part 6 (Residential buildings-statutory warranties, insurance and fidelity certificates)-see section 84
for plans-see section 29
means plans that relate to building work for which a building approval is in effect
includes amended plans
Australian Standard 1100 (which is about technical drawing) as in force from time to time, and includes AS/NZS 1100.501
for schedule 1 (Exempt buildings and building works)- see schedule 1, section 1.1
AS/NZS3845
for schedule 1 (Exempt buildings and building works)-see schedule 1, section 1.1
see the Dangerous Substances Act 2004, section 47A
Asbestos Removal Code
a code of practice for the safe removal of asbestos approved by the Minister under the Act, section 139B
see the Dangerous Substances Act 2004, section 47J
Asbestos Assessment Report
see the Dangerous Substances Act 2004, section 47K
Asbestos Code
the codes of practice that are approved under section 139B
a plan, complying with the asbestos code, that provides for the management of any asbestos disturbance resulting from the building work
a body corporate authorised to carry on insurance business under the Insurance Act 1973 (Cwlth), section 12
Basic Building Work
see section 10
asbestos in a form where the asbestos fibres are held within another material (for example, cement) but does not include friable asbestos. 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)
a licence issued under the Construction Occupation (Licensing) Act 2004 in the construction occupation of builder
for Act-see section 7
or part 9 (Limitation of liability)-see section 140
a building approval under part 3
see section 136 (1)
a person appointed under section 128
see the Constructions Occupations (Licensing) Act 2004, section 9
for Act-see section 6
a certificate under section 69
see section 75 (1)
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
for division 3.2 (Certifiers and government certifiers)-see section 17
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 86
for a reviewable decision, for part 9A (Notification and review of decisions)-see section 142A
for schedule 3 (Fundamentally noncompliant building work)-see schedule 3, section 3.1
Demountable Pool
see the Planning and Development Act 2007, section 7
development approval under the Planning and Development Act 2007, chapter 7
friable asbestos-see section 10B
a class 1 or class 2 building
for part 4 (Stop and demolition notices)-see section 52
Enclosed Outbuilding
see section 139C (1)
Exempt Building
Exempt Building Code
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
means asbestos, whether or not contained in other material that
is crumbly, dusty or powdery; or
when dry, can be crumbled, pulverised or reduced to powder by hand pressure.
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
asbestos-to remove any doubt, handling asbestos (including friable asbestos) includes disturbing the asbestos
includes documents
a place under, on or above the ground
a place in relation to which a permit has been granted under the Roads and Public Places Act 1937
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)
see the Planning and Development Act 2007, section 235
Licensed Construction Practitioner
an entity licensed under the Construction Occupations (Licensing) Act 2004
see the Construction Occupations (Licensing) Act 2004, section 23 (1) (c)
includes superimposed load
see the Construction Occupations (Licensing) Act 2004, dictionary
if the land is held under a lease from the Commonwealth for a term of years-the lessee
if the land is subdivided under the Unit Titles Act 2001: – if building work has been, is being or is to be carried out on the land for the owners corporation-the owners corporation – if building work has been, is being or is to be carried out
on the land for the proprietor of a unit-the proprietor – in any other case-the owners corporation
if the land is occupied under a tenancy from the Territory or the Commonwealth-the occupier
if the land is subject to a permit under the Roads and Public Places Act 1937-the permit-holder
if the land is subject to a licence under the Planning and Development Act 2007, part 9.11 (Licences for unleased land)-the licensee
if the Territory carries out or proposes to carry out building work on the land-the Territory
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
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
Proposed Building Work
for division 3.2 (Building approvals)-see section 9
Proposed Easement
a document declared to be a recognised standard under section 139A (1)
means the removal of the building from a place for re-erection, with or without further alteration, at another place
includes the demolition of part of the building removed or proposed to be remove
for part 9A (Notification and review of decisions)-see section 142A
see section 7A
Small Open Building
Special Actuary
of building work, means a stage prescribed under section 43 (1) (a)
see section 53 (2)
means a floor level within a building that – is between 2 other floor levels – has a floor level above or below it
does not include a mezzanine level or a space that contains only 1 or more of the following: – a lift shaft, stairway, meter room – a bathroom, shower room, laundry, toilet or other sanitary compartment – accommodation intended for up to 3 vehicles
for part 6 (Residential buildings-statutory warranties, insurance and fidelity certificates)-does not include a storey below the ground storey (see section 84)
Utility Infrastructure Access
Wast Management Plan
in relation to building work that involves the demolition or alteration of a building, means information that includes-
the extent of work to be undertaken
the nature and amount of waste that will be generated
the place to which each kind of waste will be taken by the builder, or the builder’s agent, for reuse, recycling or disposal
any other information prescribed under the regulations
EPAA and EPAR: Glossary of Definitions
The Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EPAA) and Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000 (EPAR) provide the objectives and operational framework for building construction and statutory control in New South Wales.
The following lists most definitions used in EPAA and EPAR, with a glossary/definition of each as it relates to building construction and statutory control.
Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EPAA)
matters of a particular kind, means the holder of a certificate of accreditation as an accredited certifier under the Building Professionals Act 2005 in relation to those matters
development, other than designated development, that is identified as advertised development by the regulations, an environmental planning instrument or a development control plan. Advertised development includes any development for the purposes
of a scheduled activity at any premises under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 that is not designated development.
a sign, notice, device or representation in the nature of an advertisement visible from any public place or public reserve or from any navigable water
a structure used or to be used principally for the display of an advertisement
housing for very low income households, low income households or moderate income households, being such households as are prescribed by the regulations or as are provided for in an environmental planning instrument
the boundary line between any public place and any land abutting that place
has the same meaning as it has in the Local Government Act 1993
the same meaning as in the Local Government Act 1993
a brothel within the meaning of the Restricted Premises Act 1943 , other than premises used or likely to be used for the purposes of prostitution by no more than one prostitute
includes part of a building, and also includes any structure or part of a structure (including any temporary structure or part of a temporary structure), but does not include a manufactured home, moveable dwelling or associated structure or part
of a manufactured home, moveable dwelling or associated structure
the document, published by or on behalf of the Australian Building Codes Board, that is prescribed for purposes of this definition by the regulations, together with: – such amendments made by the Board – such variations approved by the Board in
relation to NSW as are prescribed by the regulations
the Building Professionals Board constituted under the Building Professionals Act 2005
any physical activity involved in the erection of a building
in relation to an area, means land recorded for the time being as bush fire prone land on a bush fire prone land map for the area
for an area means a map for the area certified as referred to in section 146 (2)
a person who: – is authorised by or under section 85A to issue complying development certificates – is authorised by or under section 109D to issue Part 4A certificates
a change of use of a building from a use that the Building Code of Australia recognises as appropriate to one class of building to a use that the Building Code of Australia recognises as appropriate to a different class of building
a certificate referred to in section 109C (1) (a)
is development for which provision is made as referred to in section 76A (5)
a complying development certificate referred to in section 85
in relation to a development application or an application for a complying development certificate, means:
the council having the function to determine the application
if a provision of this Act, the regulations or an environmental planning instrument specifies a Minister, the Planning Assessment Commission, a joint regional planning panel or public authority (other than a council) as having the function to
determine the application-that Minister, Commission, panel or authority, as the case may be
a certificate referred to in section 109C (1) (b)
the corporation constituted by section 8 (1)
the Land and Environment Court
has the same meaning as in the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 or (subject to section 5C) Part 7A of the Fisheries Management Act 1994
the inspections prescribed by the regulations for the purposes of section 109E (3) (d)
has the same meaning as in the Crown Lands Act 1989
has the meaning given by section 77A
the carrying out of a work
the demolition of a building or work
any other act, matter or thing referred to in section 26 that is controlled by an environmental planning instrument, but does not include any development of a class or description prescribed by the regulations for the purposes of this definition
an application for consent under Part 4 to carry out development but does not include an application for a complying development certificate
land constituted as a development area in accordance with Division 1 of Part 7
consent under Part 4 to carry out development and includes, unless expressly excluded, a complying development certificate
a development control plan made, or taken to have been made, under Division 6 of Part 3 and in force
provisions of an environmental planning instrument or the regulations in relation to the carrying out of development, being provisions by or under which requirements are specified or standards are fixed in respect of any aspect of that development,
including, but without limiting the generality of the foregoing, requirements or standards in respect of:
the area, shape or frontage of any land, the dimensions of any land, buildings or works, or the distance of any land, building or work from any specified point
the proportion or percentage of the area of a site which a building or work may occupy
the character, location, siting, bulk, scale, shape, size, height, density, design or external appearance of a building or work
the cubic content or floor space of a building
the intensity or density of the use of any land, building or work
the provision of public access, open space, landscaped space, tree planting or other treatment for the conservation, protection or enhancement of the environment
the provision of facilities for the standing, movement, parking, servicing, manoeuvring, loading or unloading of vehicles
the volume, nature and type of traffic generated by the development
the carrying out of earthworks
the effects of development on patterns of wind, sunlight, daylight or shadows
the provision of services, facilities and amenities demanded by development
the emission of pollution and means for its prevention or control or mitigation
such other matters as may be prescribed
the Director-General of the Department
has the same meaning it has in section 6 (2) of the Protection of the Environment Administration Act 1991
an endangered ecological community within the meaning of the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 or (subject to section 5C) Part 7A of the Fisheries Management Act 1994
an endangered population within the meaning of the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 or (subject to section 5C) Part 7A of the Fisheries Management Act 1994
an endangered species within the meaning of the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 or (subject to section 5C) Part 7A of the Fisheries Management Act 1994
includes all aspects of the surroundings of humans, whether affecting any human as an individual or in his or her social groupings
Environmental Planning Instrument
an environmental planning instrument (including a SEPP or LEP but not including a DCP) made, or taken to have been made, under Part 3 and in force
development for which provision is made as referred to in section 76 (2)
includes powers, authorities and duties
a panel constituted under section 23I
the sea or an arm of the sea
a bay, inlet, lagoon, lake or body of water, whether inland or not and whether tidal or non-tidal
a river, stream or watercourse, whether tidal or non-tidal
a building erected on the land
see section 24 (2)
has the same meaning as in the Local Government Act 1993
a person who has made a submission under section 79 (5) by way of objection to a development application for consent to carry out designated development
a certificate referred to in section 109C (1) (c)
includes a tenant or other lawful occupant of premises, not being the owner
Officer of the Department
an officer or employee of the Department, and includes the Director-General
has the same meaning as in the Local Government Act 1993 and includes, in Division 2A of Part 6, in relation to a building, the owner of the building or the owner of the land on which the building is erected
Owner – Builder
has the same meaning as in the Home Building Act 1989
Part 4A Certificate
a certificate referred to in section 109C (1) (a), (b), (c) or (d)
includes an unincorporated group of persons or a person authorised to represent that group
Place of Shared Accommodation
includes a boarding house, a common lodging house, a house let in lodgings and a backpackers hostel
Planning Assessment Commission
the Planning Assessment Commission constituted under section 23B
Planning Assessment Panel
a panel listed in Schedule 5B
a building of any description or any part of it and the appurtenances to it
a manufactured home, moveable dwelling and associated structure
land, whether built on or not
a ship or vessel of any description (including a houseboat)
a principal certifying authority appointed under section 109E
the person responsible for the overall co-ordination and control of the carrying out of the building work. Note: If any residential building work is involved, the principal contractor must be the holder of a contractor licence under the Home Building
development the carrying out of which is prohibited on land by the provisions of an environmental planning instrument that apply to the land
development that cannot be carried out on land with or without development consent
Provision of Fire Safety
the safety of persons in the event of fire
the prevention of fire
the detection of fire
the suppression of fire
the prevention of the spread of fire
a public or local authority constituted by or under an Act
a statutory body representing the Crown
a chief executive officer within the meaning of the Public Sector Employment and Management Act 2002 (including the Director-General)
a statutory State owned corporation (and its subsidiaries) within the meaning of the State Owned Corporations Act 1989
a chief executive officer of a corporation or subsidiary referred to in paragraph
a person prescribed by the regulations for the purposes of this definition
any land that the Minister, under subsection (6), declares to be a region, except as provided by subsection (6A)
a regulation made under this Act
Relevant Planning Authority
in relation to environmental planning instruments-see section 54
in relation to development control plans-see section 74B
Stay Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP)
a certificate referred to in section 109C (1) (d)
has the meaning given by section 4B
Subdivision Work
any physical activity authorised to be carried out under the conditions of a development consent for the subdivision of land, as referred to in section 81A (3)
includes a booth, tent or other temporary enclosure (whether or not part of the booth, tent or enclosure is permanent), and also includes a mobile structure
Threatened Species, Populations and Ecological Communities
has the same meaning as in the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 or (subject to section 5C) Part 7A of the Fisheries Management Act 1994 , except as provided by section 5D. Note: Section 5D excludes vulnerable ecological communities from
Vulnerable Ecological Community
has the same meaning as in the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995
Accredited Body Corporate
the same meaning as in the Building Professionals Act 2005
the same meaning as in the Building Code of Australia
the same meaning as in section 90A of the Act
Australian Rail Track Corporation Ltd
the Australian Rail Track Corporation Ltd (ACN 081 455 754)
BASIX Affected Building
any building that contains one or more dwellings, but does not include a hotel or motel
BASIX Affected Development
any of the following development that is not BASIX excluded development:
development that involves the erection (but not the relocation) of a BASIX affected building
development that involves a change of building use by which a building becomes a BASIX affected building
development that involves the alteration, enlargement or extension of a BASIX affected building, where the estimated construction cost of the development is: – $100,000 or more-in the case of development for which a development application
or an application for a complying development certificate is made on or after 1 October 2006 and before 1 July 2007 – $50,000 or more-in the case of development for which a development application or an application for a complying development
certificate is made on or after 1 July 2007
development for the purpose of a swimming pool or spa, or combination of swimming pools and spas, that services or service only one dwelling and that has a capacity, or combined capacity, of 40,000 litres or more.
a certificate issued by the Director-General under clause 164A
BASIX Excluded Development
any of the following development:
development for the purpose of a garage, storeroom, car port, gazebo, verandah or awning
alterations, enlargements or extensions to a building listed on the State Heritage Register under the Heritage Act 1977
alterations, enlargements or extensions that result in a space that cannot be fully enclosed (for example, a verandah that is open or enclosed by screens, mesh or other materials that permit the free and uncontrolled flow of air), other than
a space can be fully enclosed but for a vent needed for the safe operation of a gas appliance
alterations, enlargements or extensions that the Director-General has declared, by order published in the Gazette, to be BASIX excluded development
BASIX Optional Development
development that involves the alteration, enlargement or extension of a BASIX affected building, where the estimate of the construction cost of the development is: – less than $100,000-in the case of development for which a development application
or an application for a complying development certificate is made on or after 1 October 2006 and before 1 July 2007 – less than $50,000-in the case of development for which a development application or an application for a complying development
development for the purpose of a swimming pool or spa, or combination of swimming pools and spas, that services or service only one dwelling and that has a capacity, or combined capacity, of less than 40,000 litres
the building and the land on which it is situated
Capital Investment Value
a development or project includes all costs necessary to establish and operate the project, including the design and construction of buildings, structures, associated infrastructure and fixed or mobile plant and equipment, other than the following
amounts payable, or the cost of land dedicated or any other benefit provided, under a condition imposed under Division 6 or 6A of Part 4 of the Act or a planning agreement under that Division
costs relating to any part of the development or project that is the subject of a separate development consent or project approval
land costs (including any costs of marketing and selling land)
GST (within the meaning of A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 of the Commonwealth)
Category 1 Fire Safety Provision
e following provisions of the Building Code of Australia , namely, EP1.3, EP1.4, EP1.6, EP2.1, EP2.2 and EP3.2 in Volume One of that Code and P2.3.2 in Volume Two of that Code
Category 2 Fire Safety Provision
the following provisions of the Building Code of Australia , namely, CP9, EP1.3, EP1.4, EP1.6, EP2.2 and EP3.2 in Volume One of that Code
Category 3 Fire Safety Provision
the following provisions of the Building Code of Australia , namely, EP1.3, EP1.4, EP1.6, EP2.2 and EP3.2 in Volume One of that Code
in a provision of this Regulation that imposes requirements with respect to a development consent, the class to which the building belongs, as identified by that consent
in any other provision of this Regulation, the class to which the building or part of a building belongs, as ascertained in accordance with the Building Code of Australia
Class 1 Aquaculture Development
development of the kind referred to in clause 5 (1) (d)
a council whose area, or part of whose area, is included within the coastal zone (within the meaning of the Coastal Protection Act 1979 ) or whose area includes land that adjoins the tidal waters of the Hawkesbury River, Sydney Harbour and Botany
Bay, and their tributaries
Concurrency Authority
a person whose concurrence is, by the Act or an environmental planning instrument, required by the consent authority before determining a development application
a contributions plan referred to in section 94EA of the Act
Deemed-to-satisfy Provisions
has the same meaning as in the Building Code of Australia
a room or suite of rooms occupied or used, or so constructed or adapted as to be capable of being occupied or used, as a separate domicile
a building used as a cinema, theatre or concert hall or an indoor sports stadium
an environmental impact statement referred to in section 78A or 112 of the Act
Existing Use Right
a right conferred by Division 10 of Part 4 of the Act
Fire Alarm Communication Link
part of a fire alarm system which relays a fire alarm signal from the system to an alarm monitoring network
Commissioner of New South Wales Fire Brigades
Fire Link Conversion
the conversion of a fire alarm communication link from connection with the fire alarm monitoring network operated by the New South Wales Fire Brigades to connection with an alarm monitoring network operated by a private service provider
Fire Link Conversion Schedule
a conversion schedule referred to in clause 168A (2) (a)
Fire Protection and Structural Capacity
the structural strength and load-bearing capacity of the building
the measures to protect persons using the building, and to facilitate their egress from the building, in the event of fire
the measures to restrict the spread of fire from the building to other buildings nearby
a person holding Category C10 accreditation under the Building Professionals Act 2005
a fire safety system, as defined in the Building Code of Australia, and components of a fire safety system
the prevention, detection or suppression of fire
Fire Safety Schedule
a schedule referred to in clause 168 (1), 168A (2) (b) or 182 (2)
a newspaper circulating throughout the relevant area at intervals of not more than 2 weeks
Nominated Integrated Development
development of the kind referred to in clause 5 (1) (b)
Other Advertised Development
development of the kind referred to in clause 5 (2)
an agreement referred to in section 93F of the Act
a person or body that has entered into an agreement with the New South Wales Fire Brigades to monitor fire alarm systems
a person registered as an architect in accordance with the Architects Act 2003 . NOTE: A building designer may be able to be registered as an architect in accordance with the Architects Act 2003 even though the person may have no formal qualifications
a joint regional planning panel
Relevant BASIX Certificate
in the case of development the subject of development consent: – a BASIX certificate that is applicable to the development when development consent is granted or (in the case of development consent modified under section 96 of the Act) modified
– if a replacement BASIX certificate accompanies any subsequent application for a construction certificate, the replacement BASIX certificate applicable to the development when the construction certificate is issued or (in the case of a
construction certificate modified under clause 148) modified
in the case of development the subject of a complying development certificate, a BASIX certificate that is applicable to the development when the complying development certificate is granted or (in the case of a complying development certificate
modified under section 87 of the Act) modified
Relevant Submission Period
in relation to submissions concerning a draft development control plan, the submission period specified for the plan in the notice referred to in clause 18 (1)
in relation to submissions concerning a draft contributions plan, the submission period specified for the plan in the notice referred to in clause 28
in relation to submissions concerning designated development that has been notified as required by section 79 (1) of the Act, the submission period specified for the development in the notice referred to in clause 78 (1)
in relation to submissions concerning State significant advertised development that has been notified as required by section 79A (1) of the Act, the submission period specified for the development in the notice referred to in clause 83 (1)
in relation to submissions concerning nominated integrated development that has been notified as required by section 79A (1) of the Act, the submission period specified for the development in the notice referred to in clause 89 (1)
in relation to submissions concerning development that has been notified or advertised as required by a development control plan referred to in section 79A (2) of the Act, the submission period specified for the development in the instrument
by which the development has been so notified or advertised
in relation to submissions concerning development of a kind referred to in two or more of paragraphs (c), (d), (e) and (f), the longer or longest of those periods
used as an adjective, has the same meaning as in the Building Code of Australia
the same meaning as in State Environmental Planning Policy No 65-Design Quality of Residential Flat Development
Section 94 Condition
a condition under section 94 of the Act requiring the dedication of land or the payment of a monetary contribution, or both
Section 94 Contribution
the dedication of land, the payment of a monetary contribution or the provision of a material public benefit, as referred to in section 94 of the Act
Section 94A Levy
the payment of a levy, as referred to in section 94A of the Act
Site Compatibility Certificate (SCC)
site compatibility certificate (affordable rental housing)
site compatibility certificate (infrastructure),
site compatibility certificate (seniors housing).
SCC Affordable Rental Housing
certificate issued under clause 37 (5) of State Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Rental Housing) 2009
SCC Infrastructure
certificate issued under clause 19 (5) of State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007
SCC Seniors Housing
certificate issued under clause 25 (4) of State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing for Seniors or People with a Disability) 2004
State Significant Advertised Development
development of the kind referred to in clause 5 (1) (a)
a temporary structure
a building that is stated to be a temporary building in a development consent or complying development certificate granted or issued in relation to its erection
development of the kind referred to in clause 5 (1) (c)
A reference in this Regulation to building work does not include a reference to any physical activity involved in the erection of a temporary structure. NOTE: Building work – is defined by the Act to mean any physical activity
involved in the erection of a building
A reference in this Regulation to an existing building does not include a reference to a temporary structure
The following lists all the terms used in the legislation, with a glossary / definition of each term as it relates to building construction and control.
Part 2, Division 2, see regulation 5A
Alternative Building Solution
alternative solution as defined in Part A1.1 of the Building Code
Approved Class 1a Building
see regulation 36C(1)
Approved Rural Land
see regulation 36A
the Building Code of Australia set out in Volume One and Volume Two of the National Construction Code Series
Building Contractor Residential (restricted)
a building practitioner registered in the category of building contractor residential
Building Contractor Residential (unrestricted)
Class 2 Building
regulation 15A and Part 11A, includes:
a building consisting only of one or more storeys that may be classified under the Building Code as a Class 2 building because of Part A3.3(a)(i) of the Code
a building consisting only of:
– one or more storeys that are Class 2 buildings– one or more storeys that are Class 7a buildings for the sole use of the residents of, and visitors to, the Class 2 buildings
Completed building work
for Part 3A, means the building work specified in regulation 20A(1) and completed as specified inregulation 20A(2)
a building, include a site plan and floor plan of, and elevations for, the building
for Part 2, Division 2, see regulation 5A
a part of Territory specified in Schedule 4
National Construction Code Series
the National Construction Code Series, published by the Australian Building Codes Board, as in force from time to time
see regulation 39B(1)
Net Assets Certificate
see regulation 39C(1)
Original Building Status
an approved Class 1a Building, see regulation 36C(1)(e)
an approved Class 1a Building, see regulation 36A
does not include a building that has a roof or sides that are impermeable to the wind
see section 3(1) of the Planning Act
the Plumbing Code of Australia set out in Volume Three of the National Construction Code Series
Post-Relocation Building Work
Prescribed Building Contractor
Part 11A, Divisions 2 and 2A, means a building contractor prescribed by regulation 41F
Prescribed Building Work
Part 11A, Divisions 2 and 2A, means work prescribed by regulation 41G
a fee prescribed under regulation 2A
Progress Payment Agreement
Part 11A, Division 2, means an agreement under a residential building contract mentioned in regulation 41HB(1)
Relevant Building Law
in relation to a building, means the law (including codes and standards under the law) in force in the Territory that, at the time of the erection of the building, regulated the building work carried out for the erection
Standard Progress Payments
for Part 11A, Division 2, means the standard progress payments under a residential building contract mentioned in regulation 41HA(1)
For these Regulations the erection of a building that has been removed and transported from another site or another location on the same site is taken to be the erection of a building.However, sub regulation (2) does not apply to the erection of an approved
Class 1a Building on approved rural land.A reference in these Regulations to a building as a building of a particular Class is a reference to a building of that Class as specified under the classification in Part A3.2 of the Building Code.In reckoning
time for these Regulations public holidays, Saturdays and Sundays are excluded.
The Building Regulation 2006 contains a dictionary of terms in Schedule 4 Dictionary.
The following lists all the terms used in the regulations.
Schedule 4 Dictionary
part 4, division 3, see section 16F(4)
a component of a stage of the work
see section 42(1)(b)
Assessable Building Work
building work that is not development requiring compliance assessment under the Planning Act, self-assessable building work or exempt development
the person in charge of carrying out the work. Examples of a builder for building work–
a person who contracts with an owner to perform building work for the owner
a person who holds an owner-builder permit under the Queensland Building Services Authority Act 1991 for building work and who, under that Act, engages subcontractors to perform all or part of the work
a provision about a competent person, means the building certifier who decided the person is a competent person
a provision about assessable building work, means the building certifier who performed, or is performing, building certifying functions for the building development approval for the work
Building Design or Specification
any material, system, method of building or other thing related to the design of or specifications for building work
a certificate under section 32 that states a stage of assessable building work complies with the building development approval
Chapter 8 Pool
a swimming pool to which chapter 8 of the Act applies
see section 17(3)
Competent Person (Design/Specification)
see section 17(4)
Competent Person (Inspections)
see section 17(5)
Continous 3year Period
for part 4, division 3, see section 16E
Demerit Contravention
Design/Specification Help
for a competent person, see section 17(1)(a)
the last stage of the building work provided for under section 24
its floor area as defined under the BCA
Inspecting Person
part 6, division 1, subdivision 4A, see section 35A(1)(b)
see section 26(1)
Inspection Help
a competent person, see section 17(1)(b)
the ground surface located at site of the building or structure on the day the first plan of survey showing the relevant allotment was first registered
see section 33(2)
Notice for Inspection
see section 27(2)
maps used in a planning scheme
for part 6, division 1, subdivision 4A, see section 35A(1)(a)
QBSA Licensee
see section 42(1)(c)
QBSA Licensee Certificate
a certificate under section 43 or 44
a statement about a performance or outcome sought to be achieved when buildings or structures for relevant work are completed
Quantifiable Standard
a standard that achieves a performance or outcome sought under a qualitative statement
Referral Agency Aspects
see section 37(a)
an area of land dedicated to public use as a road
an area open to, or used by, the public and developed for, or has, as 1 of its main uses, the driving or riding of motor vehicles However a road does not include a pedestrian or bicycle path
a sole-occupancy unit as defined under the BCA
a stage of the work provided for under section 24
a storey as defined under the BCA
an element or a part of a building that carries or transfers a load in addition to its own weight
Supervising Certifier
see section 23A
a temporary fence that complies with QDC part MP3.4
a temporary structure clad in canvas, plastic or similar material, with or without walls, supported by poles or similar supports and fastened to the ground using ropes, pegs or ballast
The Development Act 1993 and Development Regulations 2008 provide the objectives and operational framework for building construction and control in South Australia.
The following lists the terms used in the legislation, with a glossary/ definitions of each term as it relates to building construction and control.
the same meaning as in the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary Act 2005
the same meaning as in the Adelaide Park Lands Act 2005
that abuts on the other land
that is no more than 60 metres from the other land and is directly separated from the other land only by: – a road, street, footpath, railway or thoroughfare – a watercourse -a reserve or other similar open space
the owner of land that abuts (either horizontally or vertically) on the land of a building owner
an advertisement or sign that is visible from a street, road or public place or by passengers carried on any form of public transport
the person whose goods or services are advertised in the advertisement
a structure for the display of an advertisement or advertisements
the Development Policy Advisory Committee established under this Act
has the same meaning as in Part 19AB of the Real Property Act 1886 and in addition includes a community lot, development lot and common property within the meaning of the Community Titles Act 1996 and a unit and common property
within the meaning of the Strata Titles Act 1988
includes an addition, excision or substitution
of a locality or building means any quality, condition or factor that makes, or contributes to making, the locality or building harmonious, pleasant or enjoyable
a person appointed to exercise the powers of an authorised officer under this Act
a building or structure or a portion of a building or structure (including any fixtures or fittings which are subject to the provisions of the Building Code of Australia), whether temporary or permanent, moveable or immovable, and includes
a boat or pontoon permanently moored or fixed to land, or a caravan permanently fixed to land
an edition of the Building Code of Australia published by the Australian Building Codes Board, as in force from time to time and as modified (from time to time) by the variations, additions or exclusions for South Australia contained in
the code, but subject to the operation of subsection (7)
the owner of land on or in relation to which building work is or is to be performed
any codes or regulations under this Act (or adopted under this Act) that regulate the performance, standard or form of building work and includes any standard or document adopted by or under those codes or regulations, or referred to in those codes
or regulations
a committee of the Development Assessment Commission established in accordance with the regulations
a consent granted under section 33(1)(b)
the construction, demolition or removal of a building (including any incidental excavation or filling of land) and any other prescribed work or activity but does not include any work or activity that is excluded by regulation from the ambit of this
Saturday, Sunday or a public holiday or any other day which falls between 25 December in any year and 1 January in the following year
to build, rebuild, erect or re-erect the building
to repair the building
to make alterations to the building
to enlarge or extend the building
to underpin the building
to place or relocate the building on land
a municipal or district council
the Environment, Resources and Development Court
the Crown in right of the State or in any of its other capacities
the construction or alteration (except by the Crown, a council or other public authority (but so as not to derogate from the operation of paragraph (e))) of a road, street or thoroughfare on land (including excavation or other preliminary or
associated work); or the creation of fortifications
in relation to a State heritage place-the demolition, removal, conversion, alteration or painting of, or addition to, the place, or any other work that could materially affect the heritage value of the place
in relation to a local heritage place-the demolition, removal, conversion, alteration or external painting of, or addition to, the place, or any other work (not including internal painting but including, in the case of a tree, any tree-damaging
activity) that could materially affect the heritage value of the place or the external painting of a building within an area prescribed by the regulations for the purposes of this paragraph or in relation to a significant tree-any tree-damaging
prescribed mining operations on land or prescribed earthworks (to the extent that any such work or activity is not within the ambit of a preceding paragraph)
an act or activity in relation to land (other than an act or activity that constitutes the continuation of an existing use of land) declared by regulation to constitute development (including development on or under water) but does not include
an act or activity that is excluded by regulation from the ambit of this definition
the Development Assessment Commission established under this Act
Development Authorisation
any assessment, decision, permission, consent, approval, authorisation or certificate required by or under this Act or any other Act prescribed by the regulations for the purposes of this definition
a Development Plan under this Act
a consent granted under section 33(1)(a)
the division, subdivision or resubdivision of the allotment (including by community plan under the Community Titles Act 1996 and by strata plan under the Strata Titles Act 1988)
the alteration of the boundaries of an allotment
the conferral or exercise of a present right to occupy part only of an allotment under a lease or licence, or an agreement for a lease or licence, the term of which exceeds six years or such longer term as may be prescribed, or in respect of
which a right or option of renewal or extension exists so that the lease, licence or agreement may operate by virtue of renewal or extension for a total period exceeding six years or such longer period as may be prescribed
the grant or acceptance of a lease or licence, or the making of an agreement for a lease or licence, of a class prescribed by regulation,
and to divide has a corresponding meaning
a paper or record of any kind, including a disk, tape or other article from which information is capable of being reproduced (with or without the aid of another article or device)
a person who is a domestic partner within the meaning of the Family Relationships Act 1975, whether declared as such under that Act or not
see subsection (6)
see subsection (4)
the Environment Protection Authority established under the Environment Protection Act 1993
the South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service or the South Australian Country Fire Service
the same meaning as in Part 16 of the Summary Offences Act 1953
the Planning and Development Fund continued in existence under this Act
land as a physical entity, including land covered with water and including any building on, or fixture to, the land
any legal estate or interest in, or right in respect of, land
a place that is designated as a place of local heritage value by a Development Plan
includes a road, street or thoroughfare
the same meaning as in the Marine Parks Act 2007
as defined by a plan deposited in the General Registry Office by the Minister for the purposes of this definition and identified by the Minister by notice in the Gazette
The Mining Acts
the Mining Act 1971, the Opal Mining Act 1995, the Petroleum Act 1940, the Petroleum (Submerged Lands) Act 1982 and the Offshore Minerals Act 2000
Mining Production Tenement
a mining lease or miscellaneous purposes licence under the Mining Act 1971 or a precious stones tenement under the Opal Mining Act 1995
a petroleum licence or pipeline licence under the Petroleum Act 1940
a production licence or pipeline licence under the Petroleum (Submerged Lands) Act 1982
a mining licence (or a works licence for activities that are directly connected with activities that are carried out, or are to be carried out under a mining licence) under the Offshore Minerals Act 2000
Minister for the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary
Minister to whom the administration of the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary Act 2005 is committed
Minister for Marine Parks
the Minister to whom the administration of the Marine Parks Act 2007 is committed
Minister for River Murray
the Minister to whom the administration of the River Murray Act 2003 is committed
the same meaning as in the Water Act 2007 of the Commonwealth
if the land is unalienated from the Crown-the Crown
if the land is alienated from the Crown by grant in fee simple-the owner of the estate in fee simple
if the land is held from the Crown by lease or licence-the lessee or licensee
if the land is held from the Crown under an agreement to purchase-the person who has the right to purchase
a wall built to separate two or more buildings or a wall forming part of a building and built on the dividing line between adjoining premises for their common use and includes a common wall for the purposes of the Building Code of Australia
see subsection (5)
the Planning Strategy formulated under this Act
Prescribed Mining Operations
the recovery of naturally occurring substances (except water) from the earth (whether in solid, liquid or gaseous form)
the recovery of minerals by the evaporation of water
but does not include operations carried on in pursuance of any of the Mining Acts
a person who may act as a private certifier pursuant to Part 12
notice that complies with regulations made for the purposes of this definition
includes a street, road, square, reserve, lane, footway, court, alley and thoroughfare which the public are allowed to use (whether formed on private property or not), any public watercourse, and any foreshore
The Register General
includes the Registrar-General of Deeds
the spouse, domestic partner, parent or remoter linear ancestor, son, daughter or remoter issue or brother or sister of the person
a body determined to be a relevant authority under section 34, subject to the operation of Divisions 23 and 3A of Part 4, and Part 12
the same meaning as in the Corporations Law
Repealed Act
the Building Act 1971, the City of Adelaide Development Control Act 1976 or the Planning Act 1982
a tree within a class of trees declared to be significant trees by the regulations
a tree declared to be a significant tree, or a tree within a group of trees declared to be significant trees, by a Development Plan
The South Australian Heritage Council constituted under the Heritage Places Act 1993
a person is the spouse of another if they are legally married
that is within the limits of the State
that is from time to time included in the coastal waters of the State by virtue of the Coastal Waters (State Powers) Act 1980 of the Commonwealth
a place entered, either on a provisional or permanent basis, in the State Heritage Register
a place within an area established as a State Heritage Area by a Development Plan
includes a fence or wall
Tree Damage Activity
the killing or destruction of a tree
the removal of a tree
the severing of branches, limbs, stems or trunk of a tree
the ringbarking, topping or lopping of a tree
any other substantial damage to a tree
and includes any other act or activity that causes any of the foregoing to occur but does not include maintenance pruning that is not likely to affect adversely the general health and appearance of a tree
To Undertake Development
to commence or proceed with development or to cause, suffer or permit development to be commenced or to proceed.
A regulation made for the purposes of paragraph of the definition of development under subsection (1) will not extend to a building used wholly or predominantly for residential purposes.
Where at the foot of a section or subsection the words “Additional Penalty” appear, those words signify that a person who undertakes development in contravention of, and thus commits an offence against, that section or subsection is liable,
in addition to any other penalty prescribed for the offence, to a penalty of an amount not exceeding the cost of the development insofar as it has been undertaken in contravention of that section or subsection.
Where at the foot of a section or subsection the words “Default Penalty” appear, those words signify that, where a person is convicted of an offence against the section or subsection and the offence continues after the date of the conviction,
the person is guilty of a further offence against the section or subsection and liable, in addition to any other penalty prescribed for the offence, to a penalty not exceeding the amount of the default penalty for every day the offence continues
after the date of the conviction.
A reference in this Act to an EIS is a reference to an environmental impact statement, being a document that includes a detailed description and analysis of a wide range of issues relevant to a development or project and incorporates significant
information to assist in an assessment of environmental, social or economic effects associated with the development or project and the means by which those effects can be managed.
A reference in this Act to a PER is a reference to a public environmental report, being a report on a development or project that includes – a detailed description and analysis of a limited number of issues and a description and analysis of
other issues relevant to the development or project: – a description and analysis of a wide range of issues relevant to the development or project where a considerable amount of relevant information is already generally available – and incorporates
A reference in this Act to a DR is a reference to a development report, being a report that includes a description and analysis of general issues relevant to a development and the means by which those issues can be addressed.
Any alteration to the Building Code will not take effect for the purposes of this Act: – before a day on which notice of the alteration is published by the Minister in the Gazette – if the Minister so specifies in a notice under paragraph (a),
until a day specified by the Minister.
For the purposes of this Act, a person is an associate of another person if: – the other person is a relative of the person or of the person’s spouse or domestic partner – the other person – is a body corporate; and the person or a relative
of the person or of the person’s spouse or domestic partner has, or two or more such persons together have, a relevant interest or relevant interests in shares of the body corporate the nominal value of which is not less than 10 per cent of
the nominal value of the issued share capital of the body corporate – the other person is a trustee of a trust of which the person, a relative of the person or of the person’s spouse or domestic partner or a body corporate referred to in paragraph
(b) is a beneficiary – the person is an associate of the other person within the meaning of the regulations.
The Building Act 2000 Section 3 provide the objectives and operational framework for building.
In this Act unless the contrary intention appears:
Accredited Building Practitioner
a building practitioner who is accredited under Part 4 and whose accreditation is in force and, for the purposes of Divisions 4, 5 and 6 of Part 4, includes a person who was accredited at the time certain building work or associated building work
was done, or certain conduct engaged in, by that person
the accreditation scheme approved under section 19
a bath or shower required and installed in accordance with this Act
Adjoining Occupier
an occupier of adjoining property
the owner of adjoining property
the agent of that owner appointed under section 123
includes any land that is, or is likely to be, at risk of significant damage from building work
the Building Regulation Advisory Committee established under section 9
an alternative building solution as defined by the Building Code of Australia
the Resource Management and Planning Appeal Tribunal established under the Resource Management and Planning Appeal Tribunal Act 1993
Approved Disposal System
a system approved under any Act for the disposal of sewage, storm water or trade waste
a form approved by the Director
Approved Investigator
a person approved under section 34
any of the following relating to building work:
inspecting, reporting and advising
making, giving or issuing any permit, certificate, notice, order, decision, determination, accreditation or authorisation under this Act
accepting any certificate under this Act
taking any action under this Act
prohibiting or permitting anything under this Act
Associated Plumbing Work
any of the following relating to plumbing work:
designing, placing, constructing, altering or maintaining a plumbing installation
giving, issuing or making any permit, certificate, notice, order, decision, determination, accreditation or authorisation under this Act
a relevant building surveyor
a relevant permit authority
a relevant general manager
a person engaged by the owner of land or a building to manage or carry out, or certify, building work on the building and includes a construction manager and a demolisher
if such a person does not exist or is unable to be found, the owner of that building
building includes a proposed building, part of a building, a structure and part of a structure
any action for damages, other than damages for death or bodily injury, incurred as a result of:
– defective building work or defective associated building work– defective plumbing work or defective associated plumbing work
a counterclaim to such an action
a certificate referred to in section 119
the code produced by the Australian Building Codes Board comprising:
Volume One of the National Construction Code Series including any variations and additions in the Appendix Tasmania set out in the Appendices to that Volume
Volume Two of the National Construction Code Series including any Tasmania additions set out in Appendix A to that Volume
Building Line (in relation to a road)
a line determined by by-law or planning instrument:
– as a building line– as a building set-back
if a line is not so determined, a line which is:
– 18 metres from the middle of a highway or a road that is not within a city or town– 9 metres from the middle of a road, other than an alley, that is within a city or town
a notice referred to in section 163
an order referred to in section 40(3)(da) or section 170, 171, 173 or 173A
an owner who builds or intends to build a party wall or party structure
a permit referred to in section 60
a levy referred to in section 270
a person of one of the following categories:
a designer, other than a plumber, who is responsible for the design, documentation or certification of the design or inspection of building work, plumbing work, buildings or plumbing installations;
a building surveyor or building surveyor limited who is responsible for document assessment, certification, determination or inspection of building work or buildings
a builder who is responsible for the management, carrying out or certification of building work
any product used in building
regulations made under Division 1 of Part 13
a person engaged by an owner to perform building surveying functions under this Act and includes a building surveyor limited
Building Surveyor Limited
a building surveyor whose building surveying functions are limited in accordance with section 51
includes a construction method or design
work relating to:
erecting, re-erecting, constructing, altering, repairing, underpinning, demolishing or removing a building
adding to a building
excavating or filling incidental to an activity referred to in paragraph (a) or (b)
any other prescribed work
Certificate of Completion (building work)
a certificate of completion referred to in section 112
Certificate of Completion (plumbing work)
a certificate of completion referred to in section 113
a certificate referred to in section 92
a certificate referred to in section 62
Certificate of Plumbing Compliance
a certificate referred to in section 113(3)(b)
a certificate referred to in section 183
a certificate referred to in section 175
Class 1-9 Building
a building with a classification of:
Class 7b Farm Building
a building which has low human occupancy and:
is associated with, and located on, land devoted to the practice of farming or horticulture
is used essentially for:
– housing machinery and equipment– livestock– storage of agricultural or horticultural produce or materials
classification under the Building Code of Australia
an architect, engineer, draftsperson, building designer or building services designer
a building that, because of neglect, disrepair, defacement or damage, is of an appearance that is prejudicial to the visual amenity of its surroundings
Dilapidated Building Notice
a notice referred to in section 167B
Dilapidated Building Report
a report referred to in section 167A
the Director of Building Control appointed under section 6
an order referred to in section 162
a person appointed as such under the Public Health Act 1997
Essential Safety And Health Features
components and installations of such equipment
Essential Safety and Health Measures
safety and health strategies
management procedures relating to those strategies
Fire Source Feature
a fire source feature as defined in the Building Code of Australia
Fire Upgrading Notice
a notice referred to in section 167
Fire Upgrading Report
a report referred to in section 166
Function Control Authority
an authority:
that is required under an Act to:
– issue a certificate, licence, registration or permit for a function or operation within a building– inspect or control a function or operation within a building
that the Director specifies is a function control authority for the purpose of this Act
the Building Administration Fund established under section 271
a general manager appointed under the Local Government Act 1993
a building entered in the Heritage Register under the Historic Cultural Heritage Act 1995
Inhabit (in relation to a building)
to stay, work, sleep, eat or cook in the building
an indemnity
insurance relating to a particular building work or plumbing work
insurance taken out by any body or person which relates to the work of a building practitioner
any agreement or instrument in the nature of an item set out in paragraphs (a) to (g)
Mandatory Notification Stage
a stage of building work that requires notification to the building surveyor under the Building Regulations
a stage of plumbing work that requires notification to the relevant permit authority under the Plumbing Regulations
the National Construction Code Series published by the Australian Building Codes Board as amended or remade from time to time
a permit that allows the occupancy of a building
On-Site Waste Water Management System
an on-site system for the management of waste water that is:
a disposal or treatment system servicing one or more blocks
an on-site composting toilet or system
an on-site incinerating toilet
includes any one of the following:
in the case of a fee simple estate in land, the person in whom that estate is vested
a person who has contracted to buy the building or land
in the case of land that is not registered under the Land Titles Act 1980 and is subject to a mortgage, the person for the time being holding the equity of redemption
in that mortgage
in the case of land held under a tenancy for life, the person who is the life tenant
in the case of land held under a lease for a term of not less than 99 years or for a term of not less than such other prescribed period, the person who is the lessee of the land
in the case of land that has not been alienated from the Crown, the Minister, authority or other person responsible for managing the land
any other person holding a prescribed interest in a building or land
a natural person who is registered under section 30D to manage or carry out work on a Class 1-9 building
an owner who manages or carries out building work on a Class 10 building
an arch that:
separates adjoining buildings belonging to different owners or occupied by different persons
separates a building from a public way or a private way leading to premises in other occupation
a wall that separates adjoining lands of different owners and standing on lands of different owners that:
is not part of a building
does not have footings that project into the land of another owner
a party wall, partition, floor or other structure separating vertically or horizontally buildings that is approached by a distinct staircase or separate entrance from without
a wall forming part of a building that:
stands to a greater extent than the projection of the footings on lands of different owners
a person or body authorised for that purpose by the council of the municipal area in which the relevant building work, building, plumbing work or plumbing installation is located or, if the council has not made such an authorisation, the general
manager of the council
Permit of Substantial Compliance
a permit referred to in section 186
Permit to Proceed
a permit referred to in section 178
a person who holds a licence as a Plumber Practitioner (Certifier) under the Occupational Licensing Act 2005, authorising him or her to carry out any plumbing work that is prescribed work within the meaning of that Act
the Plumbing Code of Australia set out in Volume Three of the National Construction Code Series including any variations or additions in the Tasmania Appendix set out in Appendix A to that Volume
a system of water supply
a system of sewage or sullage drainage or disposal
a system of stormwater drainage, roof drainage or trade waste drainage
an on-site waste water management system
Plumbing Notice
a notice referred to in section 164
Plumbing Order
an order referred to in section 172
a permit referred to in section 75
any product used in plumbing work
regulations made under Division 2 of Part 13
any work relating to:
installing, altering or maintaining a plumbing installation
unsatisfactory professional conduct that is sufficiently serious as to justify suspension or cancellation of accreditation
work that involves taking measures to protect an adjoining property
a notice published:
in a daily newspaper circulating generally in the State
the person appointed as such under the Land Titles Act 1980
a body or person required under the Building Regulations to report on an application for a building permit or an occupancy permit
insurance required under section 48
a report required to be made in respect of a building permit or occupancy permit
any land that is a public road or highway
the scheme referred to in section 19
a sewerage installation as defined in the Plumbing Regulations
sewers and sewerage works vested, under any Act, in a regulated entity within the meaning of the Water and Sewerage Industry Act 2008
Special Plumbing Permit
a permit referred to in section 77
Special-Use Building
in respect of which a function control authority exercises control
to which Part H of the Building Code of Australia applies
specified by the Director
Tasmanian Plumbing Code
the code issued by the Minister under section 58
a permit required under section 105
booth, tent or other temporary enclosure, whether or not a part of the booth, tent or enclosure is permanent
temporary seating structure
other prescribed structure
Testable Backflow Prevention Device
such a device as defined in the Plumbing Regulations
Unique Plumbing Product
a plumbing product or drainage product that is :
purpose-built and the only one of its type
imported from outside Australia for a one-off use
determined by the Director to be a unique plumbing product
Unregistrable Relocatable Building
a relocatable building that:
is not registrable as a motor vehicle or trailer
is designed to be moved between sites
conduct that:
falls short of a reasonable standard of competence, diligence and integrity
only partially fulfills requirements
willfully disregards relevant and appropriate matters
fails to comply with this or any other Act or prescribed law or the accreditation scheme
a chamber for the collection of storm water, sewage or wastewater that is fitted with a pumping device to raise the contents to an approved disposal system
The nature, purpose or use of a building is to be determined:
if it is suitable for different purposes or uses, according to its most natural purpose or use as inferred from its design, its situation and the declared intentions of the owner when an application is made
A reference to the class of a building is a reference to that class as set out in the Building Code of Australia.Building Regulations 2004 (S.R. 2004, NO. 43)
A Landslip Area
an area of land declared under Part 9A of the Mineral Resources Development Act 1995 to be an A landslip area
the Building Act 2000
an application for a permit to carry out building work
B Landslip Area
an area of land declared under Part 9A of the Mineral Resources Development Act 1995 to be a B landslip area
the person appointed as Chief Officer under the Fire Service Act 1979
Commenced (in relation to building work)
Completed (in relation to building work)
any completed building work:
that is authorised by a building permit
in respect of which a certificate of completion (building work) has been issued under section 112 of the Act
demolishes or removes a building or part of a building
is responsible for the demolition or removal of a building or part of a building
Electricity Supply Entity
a person licensed to carry on operations in the electricity supply industry under the Electricity Supply Industry Act 1995
a building which has low human occupancy:
is associated with and located on land devoted to the practice of farming
– housing machinery and equipment– livestock– the production, storage or processing of agricultural and horticultural produce or feed
may include, but is not limited to, a hay shed, implement shed, grain and fertiliser store, cool store for vegetables and fruit, piggery, poultry shed, shearing shed, farm dairy,milking shed, grain silo and silage bunker, greenhouse, farm workshop,
fruit-packing shed, egg-grading room and garage not attached to a farm residence
includes any one or more of the following:
booster assemblies
fire mains, hydrants and hose reels
provisions for special fire hazard buildings
smoke exhausts
food premises as determined in TAS Part H102 of the Building Code of Australia
Food Premises Verification Analysis
a hazard analysis of food premises undertaken in accordance with the specified Food Premises verification method determined by the Director
the register kept under section 15 of the Historic Cultural Heritage Act 1995
includes any building on the land
Landslip Area
an area of land declared under Part 9A of the Mineral Resources Development Act 1995 to be an A landslip area or a B landslip area
Off-Site Disposal System
a removable pan, or other service, approved by the general manager
an aviary, boat shed, cycle shed, fowl house, fuel shed, garden shed, glass house, greenhouse, implement shed, kennel, pigeon loft, conservatory, summer house, shade house, tool house or any similar building
has the same meaning as in the Public Health Act 1997
actually engaged in the relevant field of practice
a professional engineer within the meaning of the Building Code of Australia
includes any day or part of a day that is a bank holiday or bank part holiday within the meaning of the Statutory Holidays Act 2000
Special Fire Hazard Building
a building in which one or more of the materials listed in Schedule 1 are used as a principal material for, or in connection with, the processing, making, assembling, alteration, adaptation, repair, renovation, preparation, ornamentation, finishing,
cleansing or washing of a commodity, good, substance or article
an aircraft hanger, distillery, film and television studio and high-pile or high-stack storage building
In these regulations, a reference to a “day” does not include the following days:
25 December to 1 January, inclusive
Good Friday to the following Tuesday, inclusive
In these regulations, a reference to a document being “in writing” means a reference to a document or application that:
is hand-written or type-written
may be sent by mail, email or facsimile
In these regulations, a reference to the purpose for which a building component or material is used includes a reference to the purpose for which the building component or material is intended to be used.In these regulations, a reference to a class of
building by a class number is a reference to the class of building of that number as set out in the Building Code of Australia.Unless the contrary intention appears, an expression used in these regulations that is defined in the Building Code of Australia
has the same meaning in these regulations as in the Building Code of Australia.If an expression is used in these regulations and not defined in these regulations or the Building Code of Australia but is defined in the Plumbing Regulations 2004 , that
expression has the same meaning in these regulations as in the Plumbing Regulations 2004.
Building Act 1993 and Building Regulations 2006
The Building Act 1993 and Building Regulations 2006 provide the objectives and operational framework for building construction and control in Victoria.
in relation to a class or category of building practitioners, means a day appointed for that class or category under section 6
an occupier of an adjoining property
land (including any street, highway, lane, footway, square, alley and right of way) which is so situated in relation to the site on which building work is to be carried out as to be at risk of significant damage from the building work
land that can be disposed of separately under section 8A of the Sale of Land Act 1962 without being subdivided
construction in relation to an existing building
approved by the relevant building surveyor
AS2118.1-1999
Automatic fire sprinkler systems-Part 1: General requirements, published 5 December 1999, as published from time to time
AS2118.4-1995
Automatic fire sprinkler systems-Part 4: Residential, published 5 April 1995, as published from time to time
BCA Volume One
Volume One of the National Construction Code Series including any variations or additions in the Appendix Victoria set out in the Appendices to that Volume
BCA Volume Two
Volume Two of the National Construction Code Series including any Victoria additions set out in Appendix A of that Volume
includes structure, temporary building, temporary structure and any part of a building or structure
the Building Code of Australia comprising-
Volume Two of the National Construction Code Series including any Victoria additions set out in Appendix A of that Volume;
an engineer engaged in the building industry
a draftsperson who carries on a business of preparing plans for building work or preparing documentation relating to permits or permit applications
a builder including a domestic builder
a person who erects or supervises the erection of prescribed temporary structures
a person responsible for a building project or any stage of a building project and who belongs to a class or category of people prescribed to be building practitioners – but does not include an architect OR a person (other than a domestic builder)
who does not carry the business of building
regulations as referenced in the legislation
work for or in connection with the construction, demolition or removal of a building
a day that is not-
a Saturday or Sunday
a day that is wholly or partly observed as a public holiday throughout Victoria
Bushfire Performance Requirement
performance requirement P2.3.5 of the BCA Volume Two to the extent that it relates to fire safety for a Class 10c building associated with a Class 1 building
a certificate of consent under the legislation
in relation to the metropolitan fire district under the Metropolitan Fire Brigades Act 1958, the Chief Officer of the Metropolitan Fire and Emergency Services
in relation to any building or land outside the metropolitan fire district, the Chief Officer of the Country Fire Authority under the Country Fire Authority Act 1958
Clear to the Sky
an unroofed area or an area roofed with a material that transmits at least 90% of light
Building Commission under the legislation
Commissioner of the Building Commission under the legislation
a public entertainment, means to have a direct pecuniary interest in the proceeds or profits of the entertainment
build, re-build, erect or re-erect the building
repair the building
make alterations to the building
enlarge or extend the building
place or relocate the building on land; cooling tower has the same meaning as it has in section 3(1) of the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008
has the same meaning as it has in section 3(1) of the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008
council within the meaning of the Local Government Act 19892
a matter in respect of which an appeal can be made to the Building Appeals Board, includes failure to decide
a matter in respect of which an appeal can be made to the Building Appeals Board, means the person or body whose decision may be the subject of that appeal
Declared Road
a freeway or an arterial road within the meaning of the Road Management Act 2004
a builder within the meaning of the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995
has the same meaning as it has in the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995
in relation to any area to which Part X of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works Act 1958 applies, the Melbourne Water Corporation
in relation to any other area, the Authority to which Division 3 of Part 10 of the Water Act 1989 applies for that area
Electricity Supply Authority
Electricity Corporation has in section 85 of the Electricity Industry Act 2000
farm land as defined in section 2 of the Valuation of Land Act 1960
Fire Performance Requirement
performance requirement BP1.1, DP2, DP3, DP4 or DP6 of the BCA Volume One (to the extent that it relates to fire safety)
performance requirement CP1, CP2, CP3, CP4, CP5, CP6, CP7, CP8, CP9, DP5, EP1.1, EP1.2, EP1.3, EP1.4, EP1.5, EP1.6, EP2.1 or EP2.2 of the BCA Volume One
performance requirement P2.1, P2.3.1 or P2.3.2 of the BCA Volume Two (to the extent that it relates to fire safety for a Class 1b building and a Class 10 building not associated with a Class 1a building)
a registered building practitioner in the category of engineer, class of fire safety enginee
Flood-plan Management Authority
an Authority or Minister to which Division 4 of Part 10 of the Water Act 1989 applies
a form as stipulated in the legislation
includes power, authority and duty
Gas Supply Authority
in relation to an area served by a reticulated gas supply, a gas company within the meaning of the Gas Safety Act 1997; and
in relation to pipelines for the conveyance of hydrocarbons, the Minister responsible for the Pipelines Act 1967
a building (other than a wall or fence) at any point, means the vertical distance between natural ground level and the top of the roof covering
a wall at any point, means the vertical distance between the natural ground level at the base of the wall and the point at which the outer wall intersects the plane of the top of the roof covering or the top of the parapet, whichever is higher
a fence at any point, means the vertical distance between natural ground level at the base of the fence and the top of the fence
Insured Architect
an architect who is registered under the Architects Act 1991 and who is covered by the required insurance under that Act
includes the Victorian Managed Insurance Authority established by the Victorian Managed Insurance Authority Act 1996
Major Domestic Building Contract
same meaning as it has in the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995
a prescribed stage of building work
a person for the time being appointed, employed or nominated by a council as its municipal building surveyor for the purposes of this legislation
published by the Australian Building Codes Board as amended or remade from time to time
in relation to land which has been alienated in fee by the Crown and is under the operation of the Transfer of Land Act 1958, (other than land in an identified folio under that Act) means the person who is registered or entitled to be registered
as proprietor, or the persons who are registered or entitled to be registered as proprietors, of an estate in fee simple in the land
in relation to land which has been alienated in fee by the Crown and is land in an identified folio under the Transfer of Land Act 1958 or land not under the operation of the Transfer of Land Act 1958, means the person who is the owner, or the
persons who are the owners, of the fee or equity of redemption
in relation to Crown land reserved under the Crown Land (Reserves) Act 1978 and managed or controlled by a committee of management, means the Minister administering that Act
in relation to any other Crown land, means the Minister or public authority that manages or controls the land
Owner in Relation to a Building
the owner of the land on which a building is situated
Owner in Relation to Land
in the legislation a reference to the owner is a reference to the owner of land on which building work is proposed to be or is carried out
an open structure that is unroofed but may have a covering of open weave permeable material
building permit or occupancy permit
a prescribed building or building in a prescribed class of buildings which is used or intended to be used for the purpose of providing public entertainment
a prescribed place or place in a prescribed class of places: – which is enclosed or substantially enclosed – to which admission can be gained by payment of money or the giving of other consideration
and which is used or intended to be used for the purpose of providing public entertainment
Prescribed Temporary Structure
a temporary structure in a prescribed class of temporary structures
Private Building Surveyor
a building surveyor registered under the legislation other than:
a municipal building surveyor
an officer or employee of the Crown or a public authority
a building surveyor authorised under the legislation in his or her capacity as such a municipal building surveyor, officer, employee or authorised building surveyor
an unroofed area of land
a deck, terrace, patio, balcony, pergola, verandah, gazebo or swimming pool
an appeal to that Board under the legislation
a matter referred to that Board under the legislation
an application to that Board under the legislation
any other matter within that Board’s jurisdiction that, by the Act or regulation conferring the jurisdiction, is declared to be a proceeding
permanent or temporary work of- – underpinning, including the provision of vertical support, lateral support, protection against variation in earth pressures, provision of ground anchors and other support for adjoining property; or – shoring
up of adjoining property; or – overhead protection for adjoining property; or – other work designed to maintain the stability of adjoining property or to protect adjoining property from damage from building work; or
any work or use of equipment necessary for the provision, maintenance and removal of work referred to in paragraph – whether or not the work or equipment is carried out or used on, over, under or in the air space above the land on which the
building work is or is to be carried out or the adjoining property
a body established for a public purpose by or under an Act and includes a council
entertainment or meeting to which admission may ordinarily be gained by members of the public
in relation to a class or category of building practitioners, means a day appointed for that class or category under section 6;
in relation to an application to, or permit, approval, inspection, direction, notice or order issued or given by, a municipal building surveyor, means the municipal building surveyor
in relation to an application to, or permit, approval, inspection, direction, notice or order issued or given by, a private building surveyor, means the private building surveyor
in relation to the carrying out by the Commission of the functions of a municipal building surveyor or a function specified in section 199(5), means the Commission
in relation to the carrying out by a building surveyor authorised under the legislation, of the functions of a municipal building surveyor, means the authorised building surveyor;
the council of the municipal district in which the building or land is situated
a body or person (other than a municipal building surveyor or private building surveyor to whom an application is made) that is required by the legislation or by any other Act or regulations to report on or consent to an application for a permit
the insurance required by order under the legislation and, in the case of insurance to which the legislation applies, complying with the legislation
Secretary to the Department of Health
the Department Head (within the meaning of the Public Administration Act 2004) of the Department of Health
has the same meaning as it has in Part IXB of the Environment Protection Act 1970
Setback from a Boundary or Building
a horizontal distance from that boundary or building
in relation to the metropolis under the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works Act 1958, the Melbourne Water Corporation
in relation to a sewerage district under the Water Act 1989, the Authority for that district under that Act
that part of an allotment, which is covered by buildings, expressed as a percentage of the area of the allotment
is the trading arm of the Standards Council of New Zealand
includes road, highway, carriageway, lane, footway, square, court, alley and right of way
the line between a street and an allotment
a booth, tent, marquee or other temporary enclosure, whether or not a part of the booth, tent, marquee or enclosure is permanent
a seating structure whether enclosed or not, including a mobile seating structure.
the Building Act 1993
in relation to a water district under the Water Act 1989, the Authority for that district under that Act
Building Act 2011 and Building Regulations 2012
The Building Act 2011 and Building Regulations 2012 provide the objectives and operational framework for building construction and statutory building control in Western Australia.
The following lists terms used in the legislation, with a glossary/ definition of each term as it relates to building construction and statutory building control.
a person who has reached 18 years of age, and in the absence of positive evidence as to age, means a person who is apparently 18 or more years of age
Adversely Affect Land
reduce the stability or bearing capacity of the land or a building or structure on the land
damage, or reduce the structural adequacy of, a building or structure on the land
the changing of the natural site drainage in a way that reduces the effectiveness of the drainage of the land or existing or future buildings or structures on the land
Applicable Certificate of Design Compliance
the certificate of design compliance:
that, as required by section 16(e), accompanied a certified application for the building permit
that was signed under section 17 on an uncertified application for the building permit
as is relevant in the case
to the manner or form of something, means approved:
by a prescribed person
in a prescribed way
a person designated under section 96 as an authorised person
Authority Under a Written Law
an approval, licence, registration, right, permit or exemption granted under a written law
a part of a building
a building approval certificate granted on an application of a kind mentioned in Part 4 Division 2
the meaning given in the Building Services (Complaint Resolution and Administration) Act 2011 section 3
an order made under section 110(1)
Building Order (Emergency)
a building order made in the circumstances mentioned in section 111(2)
a permit granted under section 20
the meaning given in the Registration Act section 3
a prescribed requirement in relation to the technical aspects of the construction or demolition of a building or an incidental structure
a building service practitioner, as defined in the Registration Act section 3, who is registered in a class of building service practitioner that is prescribed for the purposes of this definition
the construction, erection, assembly or placement of a building or an incidental structure
the renovation, alteration, extension, improvement or repair of a building or an incidental structure
the assembly, reassembly or securing of a relocated building or a relocated incidental structure
the changing of ground levels of land for the purposes of work of a kind mentioned in paragraph (a), (b) or (c) to an extent that could adversely affect land beyond its boundaries
site work on any land for the purposes of, or required because of, work of a kind mentioned in: – paragraph (a), (b), (c) or (d) – paragraph (a) or (b) of the definition of demolition work
other prescribed work, but does not include work of a kind prescribed for the purposes of this definition as not being building work
Classification (Building/Incidental Structure)
he classification of the building or incidental structure under the regulations
the day on which section 9 comes into operation; Crown land has the meaning given in the Land Administration Act 1997 section 3(1)
a permit granted under section 21
the demolition, dismantling or removal of a building or an incidental structure
the changing of ground levels for the purposes of work of a kind mentioned in paragraph (a) to an extent that could adversely affect land owned by a person other than an owner of the land on which the building or incidental structure that is
the subject of the demolition work is located
other prescribed work, but does not include work of a kind prescribed for the purposes of this definition as not being demolition work
a structure attached to or incidental to a building and includes:
a chimney, mast, swimming pool, fence, free‑standing wall, retaining wall or permanent protection structure
a part of a structure;
meaning given in section 4
includes a lot as defined in the Strata Titles Act 1985 section 3(1)
Minster for Lands
the Minister as defined in the Land Administration Act 1997section 3(1)
an occupancy permit granted or modified on an application of a kind mentioned in Part 4 Division 2
the meaning given in section 5
a building or permit authority for an incidental structure has the meaning given in section 6
prescribed by regulation
the Building Services (Registration) Act 2011
a person who belongs to a class of persons prescribed as persons who can sign the technical certificate for the purposes of this Act
a survey for the purpose of recording the condition of land including the existing cracks and defects in a building or structure on the land
a certificate in relation to a specific building standard applicable to, or any other technical aspect of, the construction or demolition of a building or incidental structure that is the subject of an application for a building permit, demolition
permit, occupancy permit or building approval certificate
the meaning given in the Building Code Volume 1 Part A1
refers to the Australian Standard having that designation that is published by Standards Australia
the meaning given in the Building Services (Registration) Regulations 2011 regulation 13(1)
the Building Code of Australia which is volumes 1 and 2, as amended from time to time, of the National Construction Code series published by, or on behalf of, the Australian Building Codes Board
a day other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a public holiday
followed by a number or a number and a letter, refers to the classification of a building or incidental structure under regulation 6
the meaning given in section 176
the value of the work estimated in accordance with Schedule 1
the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australian established by the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia Act 1998 section 4
Former Provisions
meaning given in section 176
the Heritage of Western Australia Act 1990
a local planning scheme in force under the Planning and Development Act 2005
means a place or premises, including a spa-pool but not a spa-bath, provided for the purpose of swimming, wading or like activities:
which the public are not entitled to use
which has the capacity to contain water that is more than 300 mm deep
a townsite constituted under the Land Administration Act 1997 section 26(2)