A building owner, occupier or owners agent for a building inherits obligations under various statutory legislation to ensure building works, alterations, occupation of a building and the inspection, testing and maintenance of nominated fire appliance/ safety installations are complied with as required.
The following table (and links) provide the reader with a comprehensive overview of the building control process and essential safety provisions documents.
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AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY BUILDING LEGISLATION |
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Acts |
Definition Essential Safety Measures |
Parameters New/ Old Building |
Responsibility for Compliance |
Method of Compliance |
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Emergencies Act 2004 |
BCA-E5, D1.101, Act 12.1 |
All buildings |
Maintenance: occupant |
Risk assessment |
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Emergencies Regulations 2004 |
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Building Act 2004 |
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Building (General) Regulations 2008 |
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Building Code of Australia |
Part I1 |
All buildings |
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Occupational Health and Safety Act 1989 |
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Employer, person in charge of workplace |
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| Building Approval Document | Building Approvals Certificate |
| Occupational Approval Document | TBA |
| Annual Statement Document | Annual Verification Certificate |
| Enforcement Notices | Building Infringement Notice |
| Essential Services | Inspections Identification Australian Standards Definitions |