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Building Act 2016.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Tasmania
Document type
Legislation
Date
2016 (2021)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to regulate the construction, maintenance and demolition of buildings and other building and plumbing matters.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Authorization/permit Hazardous substances Drainage/land reclamation Offences/penalties Water supply Waterworks Institution Sewerage Certification Effluent waste water/discharge Pollution control Freshwater pollution
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

The objects of this Act are to – (a) ensure that – (i) building work, plumbing work and demolition work, including the design, and maintenance of domestic, commercial and industrial buildings, meets, or exceeds, the minimum national construction standards; and (ii) building work, plumbing work, demolition work and maintenance work do not negatively affect the health and safety of people; and (iii) owners, building services providers, practitioners and councils comply with the requirements of this Act and the National Construction Code when performing work, or performing functions and exercising powers, under this Act; and (b) provide for – (i) the creation of buildings that are accessible to, and contain facilities for, people with disabilities; and (ii) the creation of energy-efficient and water-efficient, and sustainable, buildings that minimise impact on the environment; and (iii) the legal protection of building services providers, practitioners and owners in certain circumstances in respect of work performed in accordance with this Act; and (c) facilitate and promote cost-effective construction of buildings; and (d) encourage an efficient, innovative and competitive building industry.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.tas.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Building Regulations 2016.

Legislation | Australia | 2016 (2022)

Keyword: Forest fires, Coastal zone management, Hazards, Early warning system, Effluent waste water/discharge, Erosion, Flood, Risk assessment/management, Sewerage, Water supply, Waterworks, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX