Building Act 2000
Director’s
Specified
List
1 October 2014
Building Standards and Occupational Licensing
Department of Justice
Revised by the Director of Building Control –
1 October 2014
Revised to update Schedule 1, expansion of site and soil report and Design Report in Schedule 2 and
other minor editorial amendments as at 1 October 2014 (details of amendments in Schedule 9).
Contents
Documents and time periods specified for certain applications or actions:

Building Act 2000

Building Regulations 2014

Plumbing Regulations 2014
Schedules:
1.
2.
3.
Designer’s documentation for application for Certificate of Likely Compliance
Documents for a Plumbing Permit application (Parts 1- 4)
Documents in relation to a Certificate of Plumbing Compliance
Maintenance Schedules – Prescribed Features and Measures (frequency of testing or
inspection)
4.
5.
6.
Essential Safety and Health Features
Essential Safety and Health Measures
Other Prescribed Features or Measures
7.
8.
9.
10.
Function Control Authorities list
Reporting Authorities list
List of amendments of this Specified List since last revision
History of amendments of the Director’s Specified List.
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The Building Act 2000 requires a number of matters to be specified by the Director of Building Control. The following is a
list of those matters.
Section of Act
Matter required to be specified
3
The Function Control Authorities determined
by the Director of Building Control.
The period in which the Director of Building
Control has to inform an Accredited Building
Practitioner of a complaint received.
Documents a building surveyor is to forward to
the relevant permit authority after resignation
from their engagement.
33(1)(a)
53A(3)
60(2)(b)
62
63(2)
64(1)
64(2)
67(1)
The period in which a building surveyor is to
notify the permit authority that building work is
a minor alteration or a minor repair.
Matters or documents to be included for an
application for a Certificate of Likely
Compliance.
The period in which a Reporting Authority has
to supply the required report to a Building
Surveyor.
The period in which a Building Surveyor has to
forward documents to a Function Control
Authority.
The period in which a Function Control
Authority has to notify the Building Surveyor.
The period in which a Building Surveyor has to
grant a Certificate of Likely Compliance.
Specified requirement
Refer to Schedule 7
Within 7 days of receiving complaint.
 The Certificate of Likely Compliance
 Any variation to a Certificate of Likely Compliance
or building permit consented to by the building
surveyor or permit authority under s.87
 All documentation accepted by the building surveyor
including alternative solutions
 All Certificates of the responsible designers (Building
Work) (Approved Form 35A)
 All Certificates of Specialists or Other Persons
(Form 55)
 Start work notification and authorisation
 Inspection notifications from the builder at each
mandatory notification stage
 Building surveyor’s mandatory notification records
 Inspection reports or reasons for non-inspection
under regulation 31
 Inspection reports or file notes
 Inspection Directions unresolved at the date of
resignation
 Any other documents relied on by the building
surveyor during construction.
Within 2 working days of forming the opinion
 The documents (if required) referred to in Schedule
1
 Relevant permits or approvals required under other
legislation
 Certificates of the responsible designers – building
work (Approved Form 35A)
 Any determination made by the Appeal Tribunal
under section 218 or 218A
 Alternative solution proposal and verification
 Any other documents relied on by a designer
Within 14 days of receiving the request for the
required report or a period agreed between the
Building Surveyor and the Reporting Authority.
Within 2 working days of receiving the application.
Within 14 days of receiving the documents.
Within 21 days of receiving the request for a certificate
or a period agreed between the Applicant and the
Building Surveyor
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Section of Act
70(1)(b)
70(2)
72(1)
73(2)
80(1)(b)
80(2)
82(1)
83(2)
87(1)
87(9)
Matter required to be specified
The documents required to accompany an
application for a Building Permit.
The period in which an Applicant has to provide
documents or amend an application.
The period in which a Permit Authority has to
grant an application for a Building Permit.
The period in which a Permit Authority has to
refuse an application for a Building Permit.
The documents required to accompany an
application for a Plumbing Permit and Special
Plumbing Permit.
The period in which an Applicant has to provide
documents or amend an application for a
Plumbing Permit and Special Plumbing Permit.
The period in which a Permit Authority has to
grant an application for a Plumbing Permit and
Special Plumbing Permit.
The period in which a Permit Authority has to
refuse an application for a Plumbing Permit and
Special Plumbing Permit.
The period in which building work or plumbing
work is to be started.
Period in which a building surveyor is to provide
to the permit authority in writing details of the
builder’s start work notification and the building
surveyor’s authorisation to start work.
Specified requirement
 Certificate of Title, Schedule and Plan;
 Site plans (if and as required for a CLC by the Building
Surveyor – e.g. may not be required for internal work
in existing buildings);
 Architectural Plans
 Certificates of the responsible designers (Building
Work) (Approved Form 35A)
 Outline Plan and procedure of demolition works if
applicable
 Details of proposed work for the protection of
persons or property
 Certificate of Likely Compliance
 All documents referred to on the Certificate of Likely
Compliance
 All certificates and reports relied on by the designer
and the building surveyor
 Evidence of the contract price of the building work,
or if there is no contract, an estimate of the total cost
of the building work provided by the relevant building
surveyor
 A certificate for certifiable work (building) if required
under the Water and Sewerage Industry Act 2008
 The documents (if required) referred to in Schedule
2
Within 7 days of receiving the request or a period agreed
between the Applicant and the Permit Authority.
Within 7 days of receiving the application or a period
agreed between the Applicant and the Permit Authority.
Note: Further time may apply if a permit for plumbing
work is required.
Within 7 days of receiving the application or a period
agreed between the Applicant and the Permit Authority.

A certificate for certifiable work (plumbing) if
required under the Water and Sewerage Industry Act
2008
 Certificates of the responsible designers – plumbing
work (Approved Form 35B)
 Any determination made by the Appeal Tribunal
under section 218 or 218A
 The documents (if required) referred to in
Schedule 2
Within 7 days of receiving the request or a period agreed
between the Applicant and the Permit Authority.
Within 14 days of receiving the application or a period
agreed between the Applicant and the Permit Authority.
Within 14 days of receiving the application or a period
agreed between the Applicant and the Permit Authority.
Within 12 months after the date of issue of the Building
Permit or Plumbing Permit
Within 2 working days of the issue of the authorisation
to start work
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Section of Act
88(1)(a)
Matter required to be specified
The period in which a builder is to notify the
Building Surveyor before completion of each
mandatory stage of the building work.
Specified requirement
Not less than 2 working days before completion of the
stage of building work or such other period agreed
between the Building Surveyor and the Builder.
88(2)(a)
The period in which a plumber is to notify the
Permit Authority before completion of each
mandatory stage of the plumbing work.
The period in which a Building Surveyor may
inspect.
The period in which a Permit Authority may
inspect.
Not less than 2 working days before completion of the
stage of plumbing work.
Period in which a permit authority is to inspect
or cause to be inspected plumbing work.
The period in which an oral direction must be
confirmed in writing.
The period an Applicant has to provide
documents or amend an application.
Within 2 working days of being notified that a
mandatory notification stage is to be completed.
Within 2 working days of giving the oral direction.
89(1)
89(3)
89(3A)
91(4)
95(2)
96(2)
The period a Reporting Authority has to supply
the required report to a Building Surveyor
98(1)
The period in which the Building Surveyor has to
grant an application for an Occupancy Permit
The period in which a Building Surveyor has to
refuse an application for an Occupancy Permit.
The period in which a Building Surveyor has to
notify the Permit Authority of the issue of an
Occupancy Permit.
The specified documents required to accompany
an application for a Temporary Occupancy
Permit.
Period in which a building surveyor is to notify
the reporting authority in writing of the issue of
an occupancy permit.
The period in which the General Manager has to
notify the refusal to grant a Temporary
Occupancy Permit.
The period in which building work has to be
completed.
99(2)
102
107
102(2)
110(2)
112(1)
112(2)
112(7)(a)
112(7)(b)
112(9)
113(1)
The period in which an owner or agent has to
obtain (apply for) a Certificate of Completion
(Building Works).
Period in which a permit authority is to request
the advice of the relevant building surveyor
regarding incomplete building work.
Period in which a building surveyor is to provide
advice to the permit authority regarding
incomplete building works
Period in which a permit authority is to provide
a copy of any conditions for extension of a
building permit
The period in which plumbing work has to be
completed.
Within 1 working day after the completion of the stage
of building work.
Within 1 working day after the completion of the stage
of plumbing work.
Within 7 days of receiving the request or a period
agreed between the Applicant and the Building
Surveyor
Within 14 days of receiving the request for the
required report or a period agreed between the
Building Surveyor and the Reporting Authority.
Within 21 days of receiving the application.
Within 21 days of receiving the application.
Within 2 working days of issuing the Occupancy
Permit.
The Director of Building Control has not specified any
documents.
Within 2 working days of the issue of the permit
Within 21 days of receiving a request for the Permit or
a period agreed between the Applicant and the General
Manager.
Within 24 months after the date of issue of the Building
Permit or a period agreed between the Applicant and
the Permit Authority
Within 14 days of receiving a Certificate of Final
Inspection – note, where applicable, a certificate of
completion (plumbing work) must also be obtained.
Within 7 working days of an application for extension
of a building permit
Within 7 working days of receiving a request for advice
Within 7 working days of issuing the extended permit
Within 24 months after the date of issue of the
Plumbing Permit or a period agreed between the
Applicant and the Permit Authority
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Section of Act
113(2)
Matter required to be specified
The period in which an owner or agent has to
obtain (apply for) a Certificate of Completion
(Plumbing Works).
The documents required to accompany a
Certificate of Plumbing Compliance.
The period in which an Adjoining Owner has to
reply to a notice from an Owner.
Specified requirement
Within 14 days of completion of the plumbing works.
The period in which an Owner has to provide
completed drawings and specifications.
The period in which the Building Surveyor has to
give a copy of drawings and specification to the
Permit Authority.
The period a person has to consent to a notice
under Division 3 of Part 9.
Within 14 days of completion of the protection work.
162(3)
The matters an Emergency Order is to contain.
163(3)
The period in which an owner is required to
show cause in relation to a Building Notice.
164(3)
The period in which an owner is required to
show cause in relation to a Plumbing Notice.
The Director of Building Control has not specified any
other matters.
Within 1 working day of receiving a Building Notice
issued under section 163(1)(a), or in any other case,
within 14 days of receiving the Building Notice.
Within 1 working day of receiving a Plumbing Notice
issued under section 164(1), or in any other case, within
14 days of receiving the Plumbing Notice.
Within 14 days of receiving a Fire Upgrading Notice.
113(6)
124(1)
135(1)
135(2)
143
166(2)(c)
166(2)(d)
167(2)(a)
174
176(1)
The period in which representations may be
made in relation to a Fire Upgrading Report.
The matters a Fire Upgrading Report are to
contain.
The period in which an owner is required to
show cause in relation to a Fire Upgrade Notice.
The period a person who serves a Building or
Plumbing Order has to provide a copy to a
Permit Authority.
The period a Building Surveyor has to grant an
application for a Certificate to Proceed.
The documents referred to in Schedule 3.
Within 21 days of receiving a notice from an Owner.
Within 7 days of receiving the drawings and specification
from the Owner.
Within 6 weeks in accordance with s141(1) or within 10
days of receiving a notice under s142(1).
The Director of Building Control has not specified any
other matters.
Within 14 days of receiving the Fire Upgrading Notice.
Within 2 working of serving the Order.
Within 21 days of receiving the request for a certificate
or a period agreed between the applicant and the
Building Surveyor.
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Section of Act
178(2)(b)
Matter required to be specified
The documents that accompany an application.
178(3)
The period in which an applicant has to provide
documents or amend an application.
The period a Permit Authority has to grant an
application for a Permit to Proceed.
180
183(1)
183(2)(b)
183(3)
184(1)
186(1)
The period an Owner has to apply for a
Certificate of Substantial Compliance.
The documents that accompany an application
for a Certificate of Substantial Compliance.
The period in which an applicant has to provide
documents or amend an application.
The period a Building Surveyor has to grant an
application for a Certificate of Substantial
Compliance.
The period an Owner has to apply for a Permit
of Substantial Compliance.
Specified requirement
 Certificate of Title, Schedule and Plan;
 Site plans (if and as required by Building Surveyor for
a Certificate to Proceed – e.g. for internal work in
existing buildings);
 Architectural Plans
 Certificates of the Responsible Designers (Building
Work) (Approved Form 35A)
 Outline Plan and procedure of demolition works w/a
 Details of proposed work for the protection of
persons or property
 Certificate to Proceed
 All documents referred to on the Certificate to
Proceed
 All certificates and reports relied on by the designer
and the building surveyor
 Evidence of the contract price of the building work,
or if there is no contract, an estimate of the total cost
of the building work provided by the relevant building
surveyor
 A certificate for certifiable work (building) if required
under the Water and Sewerage Industry Act 2008
 The documents (if required) referred to in Schedule 2
 A Certificate of Others – Plumbing Work –
Substantial Compliance (Approved Form 59)
Within 21 days of receiving the request or a period
agreed between the Applicant and the Permit Authority.
Within 7 days of receiving the application or a period
agreed between the Applicant and the Permit Authority.
Within 28 days of the issue of the Building Order or a
period agreed between the Owner and the person who
issued the Building Order.
4 copies of documents and certificates as required by the
Building Surveyor
Within 7 days of receiving the request or a period agreed
between the Applicant and the Building Surveyor.
Within 28 days of receiving the request for a certificate
or a period agreed between the applicant and the
Building Surveyor
Within 7 days of receiving the Certificate of Substantial
Compliance.
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Section of Act
186(2)(b)
Matter required to be specified
The documents that accompany an application
for a Permit of Substantial Compliance.
186(3)
The period in which an applicant has to provide
documents or amend an application.
188(1)
The period a Permit Authority has to grant an
application for a Permit of Substantial
Compliance.
The period after which a General Manager is
taken to have refused to amend or revoke a
Building Order in relation to a Fire Upgrading
Notice.
The period in which an appeal or application is
to be made to the Appeal Tribunal
200(3)
219(1)(b)
271(2)(a)
271(2)(b)
The amount (dollars) a Permit Authority may
retain from the levy payable by the owner to the
Permit Authority before the issue of a Building
Permit, a Permit to Proceed or a Permit of
Substantial Compliance.
The body the balance of the levy paid is to be
forwarded to by the Permit Authority.
Specified requirement
 Certificate of Title, Schedule and Plan;
 Site plans (if and as required by Building Surveyor
for a Certificate of Substantial Compliance – e.g.
for internal work in existing buildings);
 Architectural Plans
 Certificates of the responsible designers (Building
Work) (Approved Form 35A) (if applicable)
 Outline Plan and procedure of demolition works
w/a
 Details of proposed work for the protection of
persons or property
 Certificate of Substantial Compliance
 All documents referred to on the Certificate of
Substantial Compliance
 All certificates and reports relied on by the designer
and the building surveyor
 Evidence of the contract price of the building work,
or if there is no contract, an estimate of the total
cost of the building work provided by the relevant
building surveyor
 A certificate for certifiable work (building) if
required under the Water and Sewerage Industry Act
2008
 The documents (if required) referred to in
Schedule 2
 A Certificate of Others – Plumbing Work –
Substantial Compliance (Approved Form 59)
Within 7 days of receiving the request or a period
agreed between the Applicant and the Permit
Authority.
Within 21 days of receiving the application or a period
agreed between the Applicant and the Permit
Authority.
Within 14 days of receiving the request.
Within 14 days of the decision being given that is to be
the subject of the appeal or application.
$6 for each levy paid for each permit issued.
The Department of Justice.
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The Building Regulations 2014 requires a number of matters to be specified by the Director of
Building Control. The following is a list of those matters.
Regulation
No.
18(5)
19(8)
24(3)
24(2)
29(d)
32(1)
35(b)
40(3)
Matter required to be specified
The period in which the Building Surveyor has
to notify the Chief Officer.
Within 2 working days of granting a Certificate of
Likely Compliance.
The period in which the Building Surveyor has
to notify the Environmental Health Officer.
The period in which the parties involved in
building work are to advise a change of name
or address or that they have ceased to be the
owner, agent, designer or builder. .
Period in which a building surveyor is to advise
the Permit Authoriity that they are no longer
engaged or responsible for a matter.
Within 2 working days of granting a Certificate of
Likely Compliance.
Within 7 days after the change, if the change occurs
after a permit is granted and before the building work
is completed.
The period in which a person must advise the
Chief Officer.
The period in which the builder has to notify
the Building Surveyor.
The period in which a Builder has to wait
before proceeding.
The period in which the Chief Officer is to
provide a required report.
Not less than 7 days prior to undertaking the work.
40(5)
The period in which the Environmental Health
Officer is to provide a required report.
40(7)
The period in which the Building Surveyor has
to notify the Chief Officer or Environmental
Health Officer.
Relevant frequency of testing or inspection for
maintenance of essential safety and health
features for a building completed or altered
before 1/7/2004
Relevant frequency of testing or inspection for
maintenance of essential safety and health
features for a building completed or altered
after 1/7/2004
Relevant frequency of testing or inspection for
maintenance of essential safety and health
measures.
49(1)(a)
49(1)(b)
49(2)
49(3)
55(1)
55(2)
Specified requirement
Relevant frequency of testing or inspection for
maintenance of other prescribed features or
measures.
The period in which a person has to notify that
they intend to install a heating appliance.
The period in which a person has to notify the
completion of the installation of a heating
appliance.
Within 7 days of the change if the change occurs after
a permit is granted and before the building work is
completed.
Not less than 2 working days before starting the work.
At least 1 working day after completion of a stage of
building work.
Within 14 days of receiving the request or a period
agreed between the Building Surveyor and Chief
Officer.
Within 14 days of receiving the request or a period
agreed between the Building Surveyor and the
Environmental Health Officer.
Within 2 working days of granting an Occupancy
Permit.
The documents (if required) referred to in Schedule
4 of this List
The documents (if required) referred to in Schedule
4 of this List
The documents (if required) referred to in Schedule
5 of this List
The documents (if required) referred to in Schedule
6 of this List
Not less than 2 working days before installation of the
heating appliance.
Within 7 days of completing the installation of a
heating appliance.
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The Plumbing Regulations 2014 requires a number of matters to be specified by the Director of
Building Control. The following is a list of those matters.
Regulation No.
21(4)(b)
23(1)
28(1)(b)(i)
37(4)
43(b)
Matter required to be specified
The specified day
The period in which the parties involved in
plumbing work are to advise a change of name
or address or that they have ceased to be the
owner, agent, designer or plumber.
The frequency for testing testable backflow
prevention device
The period in which a Permit Authority is to
confirm in writing a start work authorisation
given orally
The period in which a plumber has to wait
before proceeding
Specified requirement
The expiration of 7 days after the day on which the
notice was forwarded.
Within 7 days after the change, if the change occurs
after a permit is granted and before the plumbing work
is completed.
Annually.
Within 5 days of giving the authorisation.
At least 1 working day after completion of a stage of
plumbing work.
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SCHEDULE 1
Minimum requirements for design documentation for Class 1 and Class 10 buildings.
Note: Drawings may be combined with another drawing or omitted if the information is not applicable to the project. The
information may also be provided within a schedule, specification or by another consultant.
To be read in conjunction with the National Construction Code and the Explanatory Information at the end of this
schedule.
All Projects
Item applies to Class 10:
Drawing Title Block
Y
Title block on every drawing to contain:
Accredited designer (usually name, address and contact number)
Y
Drawing number (including revision numbers and date) and number of drawings in set
Y
Project address
Y
Client name
Y
Cover Page
Designer’s name and accreditation number
Y
Land title reference number (certificate folio and volume)
Y
Index of all drawings, specifications, schedules and attachments
Y
Total floor areas of each level and decks
Y
Design wind speed
Y
Soil classification
Note: A soil classification for Class 10 buildings may not be required for simplistic or small structures or where preengineered designs contain a range of soil designs. For large Class 10 buildings the designer must consider whether a
soil classification is required.
Climate zone
Note: Class 10 if containing a conditioned space.
Designated Bushfire-Prone Area BAL rating (Bushfire Attack Level)
Y
Alpine area (900m above AHD)
Corrosion environment considerations
Other known site hazards (flooding, landslip, dispersive soils, saline soils, sand dunes, mine subsidence, landfill
etc)
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Item applies to Class 10:
Site Plan (1:200) Note: Site plans may be drawn at different scales where necessary.
Y
The title boundaries, dimensions and directions of the land, including the north point, building line (distance
between front of the building and front boundary line).
Note: “Standalone” Class 10 buildings (the only building on the allotment), need not be drawn to scale, provided the
detailed site plan contains dimensions, set back etc. The sketch or other document must contain the basic information
requirements in this part (boundaries, north point, easements etc) where they can be described.
The position and dimensions of any drains or service easements on the land
Y
The name of any street or way onto which the land abuts
The position and dimensions on the allotment of the proposed building or building work
Y
Note: A “building” includes part of a building and non-habitable structures such as retaining walls, swimming pools,
masts etc.
Driveways, parking areas and kerb crossovers
Note: Consideration must be given to surface levels from the road access to the allotment and within the allotment
where driveways, parking areas and crossovers are proposed.
Note: Plans to consider stormwater flow over driveways, parking areas and crossovers.
Finished floor and site levels relative to site datum
The relationship of the proposed building or building work to the boundaries of the land
Y
The position of any buildings on adjoining properties within 3m of the boundary of the land
Y
Note: The site plan must indicate any existing buildings, structures, retaining walls, tree removal or the like within 3
metres of the boundary of the land. Where this occurs, further designs may be required detailing any measures of
“protection works” under section 121 of the Act. An owner who commissions building work that requires protection
work must notify the relevant adjacent land owner using Form 6 (Building and Protection Work Notice).
Detailed contours of the land at 0.5m intervals over the building site referenced to a project site datum for
all new Class 1 buildings
Note: Contours must be detailed over the building envelope of class 1 additions if they are available from recent
drawings or plans containing contour information.
Note: For Class 1 additions or Class 10 buildings (where the existing ground level over the buildings footprint of the
new work exceeds 1m deep) drawing plans must contain sufficient detail regarding dimensions, depths, bulk
excavations, cuts, batters and any required methods of drainage control.
Earthworks (excavations or fill levels relative to the site datum and compaction details) and associated soil
and water management strategies
The position of any existing building, structure or trees or recently removed building or structures on the
land and the purpose for which the building or structures is, or was used
Note: Abnormal moisture conditions in soil may arise on sites where existing trees or buildings have been removed,
dams or in ground swimming pools or tanks filled prior to construction. Consideration must be given to the correct
detailing of site drainage where abnormal site conditions occur.
Note: The location of existing building is required where Bushfire protection measures apply.
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Item applies to Class 10:
Site Plan continued
Surface and sub-surface site drainage including location of sewer drains, on-site wastewater management
systems including their land application area
Y
Levels of overflow relief gully (ORG) rim relative to the lowest sanitary plumbing fixture outlet and the
surrounding finished surface level
Y
Note: This part also applies to Class 10 buildings that contain sanitary plumbing fixtures.
Levels of inverts to existing and proposed drainage services at point of connection to approved disposal
system
Y
Note: Include roof stormwater drainage systems to Class 10 buildings (where applicable)
Floor Plan (1:100)
Y
Dimensions (including room dimensions)
Y
Room uses
Floor levels
Facilities
Windows and openings
Location and specification of solid fuel, oil or gas heating appliances
Garage doors
Identification of existing structure
Identify demolition, any asbestos containing material, heritage considerations
Note: “Protection Works” may need to be considered when undertaking demolition works. See explanatory box
requirements under “Site Plan”.
Safe movement and access details (direction of stairs and ramps)
Fire separation requirements
Slab Plan / Floor Framing Plan (1:100) and Details (1:20)
Y
Dimensioned plan and construction details of footings including penetrations, step down details and
placement of reinforcement including cover
Y
Nominated founding depth and description of founding material
Dimensioned plan and construction details of slabs including levels, falls or gradients
Slab preparation including materials, thicknesses, compaction requirements, vapour barrier specifications and
installation details
Construction details of penetrations, step downs in beams, set downs in slabs and placement details of
reinforcement including cover
Sub-floor vents (location and size per metre)
Note: Drawings must detail location of sub floor vents required for dead air spaces and cross flow air.
Sub-floor bracing (masonry shear walls)
Specify dimensions of engaged and isolated piers
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Slab Plan / Floor Framing Plan and Details (continued)
Retaining walls, dimensioned and showing position of drainage, founding levels and heights (see Project
Specific Information)
Concrete strength, finishing and curing requirements
Y
Specifications and installation details of proprietary and other systems
Y
Show minimum clearances to ground level of flooring system members
Framing drawings or schedules to indicate each structural member, dimensions, orientation, material, grade
and size, spacing and span
Y
Joint, support and bearing details
Roof Plan (1:100)
Y
Dimensions
Y
Roof sheeting or tile specification including:
 Roof pitch
 Batten spacing
 Fixing requirements
 Flashing details
 Roof drainage
Y
Roof lights
Roof ventilators
Eaves and overhang information
Show location of roof mounted solar panels, hot water service or air conditioners
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Item applies to Class 10:
Roof Framing / Bracing Plan (1:100)
Y
Indicate details and type of supporting framework, load bearing and non-load bearing parts, lintels, beams,
eaves details, roof pitch, ceiling height, roof shape or angle
Framing drawings or schedules to indicate each structural member, dimensions, orientation, material, grade
and size, spacing and span
Y
Joint, support and bearing details
Bracing, tie downs and fixings
Roof pitch, eave / overhang details
Show location of roof mounted solar panels, hot water service or air conditioners
Fire rating construction details
Pre-Assembled Roof Trusses (timber or steel) (where specified)
Y
Where pre-assembled roof trusses are used, drawings or specifications need only contain sufficient
information to ensure that any point loads imposed by the pre-assembled roof trusses on any supporting
framework (lintels, structural framework and the like) are adequately designed to support the loads from the
roof framework, coverings and live loads.
Factory manufactured “roof trusses” must be designed in accordance with Part 3.4.0.2 of the Building Code
of Australia (ABCB protocol for structural software: including geometric design limitations) where the design
is in accordance with AS1720.1 and their manufacture and use complies with the relevant Australian/ New
Zealand Standards.
Y
Note: As a minimum drawings or specifications must include: ceiling levels (raised, truncated, sloping or flat), roof pitch or angle
of roof, truss spacing and layout, skillion roof height at lowest eaves point (as applicable), any boxed gutters or parapets, extent
of truss roof system and eaves/gable overhang. Pre-assembled trusses handled and braced in accordance with
recommendations contained in AS4440.
Note: Designs may need to detail additional structural work to support imposed loads from pre-assembled roof trusses or
products, such as floor slab thickenings, additional pad or strip footings within the footprint of the external walls, special
connections, tie downs, lateral restraint and the like.
Note: Location of roof mounted solar panels, hot water systems and air conditioners need to be sufficiently clear to ensure
they are taken into account by truss Manufacturer.
Other Engineered designed products (beams, girders and the like) shall be noted on drawing as being
“engineered designed” to a manufacturer’s standard (as applicable)
Y
Note: Glue-laminated timber members, I-Beams, and the like must be noted on the drawings to be installed in
accordance with current manufacturer’s printed design manuals (as selected).
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Item applies to Class 10:
Drainage Plan (1:100)
Y
(Information may be shown on Site Plan or Floor Plan if legible)
Documentation in accordance with Schedule 2 of the Director’s Specified List
Reflected Ceiling Plan (1:100)
Indicating ceiling penetrations, skylights, and exhausts fans (for conditioned spaces)
Note: The plan is to indicate design of all light fittings (watts per fitting, whether ceiling mounted or downlights or
both, lighting control per circuit - dimmers, timers, movement sensors and on/off switches). Where penetrations
formed in insulated ceilings, any adjustment to minimum R-value for “ceiling insulation” to be made in accordance
with BCA table 3.12.1.1b.
Room heights
Elevations (1:100)
Y
All elevations should be drawn
Y
Position of all windows and doors
Y
Ceiling heights and floor levels
Differentiate wall and roof cladding types
Y
Natural ground line dotted
Y
Roof lights / vents, air conditioning units, solar panels or solar hot water
Sections (1:100)
Y
Generally taken through the highest and widest points of the building and should reveal details or facts which
are otherwise concealed
Y
Section through stairs (where applicable)
Ceiling / eaves heights and floor levels
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Project Specific Information
Note: May be included within drawings, schedules or specifications, including consultant’s documents.
Item applies to Class 10:
Retaining Walls (where permit required - i.e. greater than 1 metre)
Y
Dimensioned construction details
Y
Drainage, tanking and protection details
Y
Backfill specifications
Y
Concrete mix, reinforcement placement, washout requirements
Y
Specifications and installation details of proprietary and other systems
Y
Masonry Construction (if applicable)
Y
Show unreinforced, reinforced or earthwall construction specifications and details
Identify structural and non-structural walls
Reinforcing specified for reinforced walls
Y
Identify fire rating requirements
Masonry unit sizes and bond patterns and tooling of joints
Y
Specification of brick ties and anchorages
Y
Mortar specification
Y
Cavity dimension and clean out specification
Knockout blocks for washout
Control joint location and detail
Y
Sub-floor vents. Location and size per metre
Note: drawings must detail location of sub-floor vents required for dead air spaces and cross-flow air.
Specify lintels and bond beams
Weatherproofing and waterproofing details
Flashings, damp proof course and weep holes
Weephole guards (insects, bushfire-prone areas)
Exterior Wall Cladding
Y
Cladding system description, manufacturer, material, pattern and colour, cavity detailing
Y
Fixings, flashings and other details
Sub-floor ventilation
Interior Wall Lining
Specify material and system
Wet areas specification (extent and system e.g. membrane, manufacturer and type)
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Flooring
Specify material and system
Item applies to Class 10:
Wet Areas
Waterproofing and water resistance requirements for building elements in “Wet Areas”
Note: Designs shall indicate wet area locations; provide wet area specifications, location of propriety fixtures (shower
trays etc.) or whether an “open wet floor” system is proposed that requires waterproofing or both. The extent of wet
areas must be indicated.
Fire Safety
Smoke and heat alarms, location and type (interconnection where more than one)
Emergency lighting (for Class 1b)
Fire separation details
Bushfire-Prone Area specifications
Y
Note: Specifications to include requirements from AS3959. General construction: subfloor supports, floors, walls,
external glazing elements and assemblies, external doors and windows, roofs, verandas and attached carport roofs,
penetrations, eaves, fascia, gables, gutters and down pipes, verandas, decks, steps, ramps and landings. Water and
gas pipe supply.
Alpine area requirements (900m above AHD)
Safe Movement and Access (including stairs and ramps)
Stair design details, balustrade construction and spacing of openings (gaps <125mm) and handrail details
Y
Clearance height above stair nosings
Winders detail
Dimensions of landings, risers and goings, non-slip nosings
Note: Sections to indicate acceptable ceiling height between levels (2m minimum)
Method of construction, including aperture size, non-slip requirements
Ramp slope and surface finish
Disability access requirements (for Class 1b)
Swimming Pools and Pool Spas
Construction details, waterproofing, drainage, pool water recirculation and filtration systems
Y
Pool safety barrier details and height
Y
Gates and latches as part of safety barriers
Y
Additional Construction Requirements
High wind, earthquake, flood prone, landslide hazards, Bushfire-Prone Areas (others are shown on cover
page of example drawings)
Y
Heritage buildings
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Item applies to Class 10:
Glazing
Y
Window and Door systems description (i.e. single or double glazed, tinted or low E glass window and door
frame material)
Glazing specification
Y
Opening size for ventilation calculation
Other glazing:
 Internal glazing specifications including wet area glazing, shower screens, doors
 Balustrading system specification (glass and fixings) including height
 Overhead glazing, roof or sky lights
Energy Efficiency details: U Value, Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
Protection of openable windows
Note: The location of certain window openings in buildings require special methods of protection that restricts the
opening of a window to prevent a person (especially young children) from falling through the window when open.
Energy Efficiency
Also applies to a Class 10 where containing a conditioned space
Y
Building fabric thermal efficiency specification (including climate zone)
 Walls, ceiling, floors and roof
 Insulation location and R-value
 Type of Sarking/ Wallwrap (Note: consider vapour permeability)
Window energy specification (see also under glazing)
Lighting design plan (see Reflected Ceiling Plan)
Energy rating documentation
Building sealing, air movement
Pipe and services insulation
Glazing calculator to be supplied if a Deemed-to-Satisfy solution
Note: Glazing Calculators have been developed by the ABCB to help industry meet the deemed-to-satisfy provisions of
The National Construction Code. Once users have entered data into the spread sheet, all calculations are carried out
automatically. Calculators can be downloaded from the ABCB website www.abcb.gov.au
Lighting calculator to be supplied if a Deemed-to-Satisfy solution
Note: A Lighting Calculator has been developed by the ABCB to help industry meet the deemed-to-satisfy provisions of
The Building Code of Australia for maximum lighting power consumption. Once users have entered data into the
spread sheet, all calculations are carried out automatically. Calculators can be downloaded from the ABCB web site
www.abcb.gov.au
Under slab or slab edge insulation
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Item applies to Class 10:
Condensation in Buildings
Note: The building design should provide adequate means of ventilation to the structure to ensure the long term safety of the
building. Some considerations may be:
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Eliminate water vapour generated by occupants, entering roof or wall cavities
Ensure fans are appropriately sized to remove water vapour not just odours. Duct gas appliances, kitchen range hoods,
clothes dryers, bathroom exhausts to outside air.
Ensure sufficient makeup air is provided e.g. undercut doors, install vents and open windows more frequently
Provide adequate well-distributed sub-floor ventilation, and use impermeable ground coverings in damp soil areas
Ensure adequate roof ventilation
Introduce ventilated cavities by the use of wall battens spaces and the like for polystyrene, hardboard and cement sheet
external wall claddings
Ceiling insulation in preference to roof insulation
Note: Insulation should be installed with due consideration of condensation and associated interactions with adjoining building
materials. As an example, reflective insulation or sarkings installed on the cold side of the building envelope should be vapour
permeable.
Note: More information on condensation issues can be found on the ABCB website www.abcb.gov.au
Explanatory Information
The above information is the minimum documentation required to obtain a Certificate of Likely Compliance. For
guidance on a complete domestic construction project specification, refer to the current NATSPEC Simple Domestic
Specification (www.natspec.com.au)
It is not the intent of this schedule to reduce the standard of Design Specification, but to provide for a mandatory
minimum level of documentation.
This Schedule specifies the mandatory minimum level of design details required to be provided by an accredited designer
to enable a builder or plumber to undertake the construction of Class 1 and 10 buildings and for a building surveyor to
assess the works for compliance with the Building Act 2000, National Construction Code and relevant Australian
Standards.
The Schedule allows designers the freedom to produce a mixture of graphic designs or specifications or both, provided
the design work contains sufficient information and details to comply with the Act.
This Schedule does not diminish the relevant Building Surveyor’s right to ask for further design information to be supplied
before a certificate of likely compliance can be issued.
Application to Class 10 Buildings and Structures
This Schedule specifically identifies the minimum level of design information required for Class 10 buildings. This is shown
by the notation (Y) against particular headings. Designers may only need to provide the required minimum level of
documentation for Class 10 buildings where a heading refers to that notation.
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Documentation Information Requirements
Detailed information provided on drawings or within specifications must be job specific to the proposed project. e.g.
structural timber to comply with AS1684 should instead be expressed as: Joists 150x35 MGP10 @ 450mm c/c.
Alternative Design Solutions
Documentation should include all calculations, reports, certificates and manufacturer’s information together with a written
proposition to support a building solution which is not in accordance with the Deemed-to-Satisfy provisions of the
National Construction Code (see Part 1.2 BCA Vol. 2)
Duties of Designers
The Building Act 2000
Section 13
A designer is to ensure that –
(a) he or she acts only within the area of his or her competence; and
(b) so far as is reasonably practicable –
(i) the design of the building or plumbing work is in accordance with the standards and requirements of
this Act; and
(ii) the documentation relating to the design includes sufficient information for the assessment of the
work in accordance with this Act; and
(iii) the documentation relating to the design is sufficiently detailed for a builder or a plumber to carry
out the work in accordance with the documents and this Act.
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SCHEDULE 2
DOCUMENTS – PLUMBING WORK
PART 1
DOCUMENTS IN RELATION TO A PLUMBING PERMIT
The documents listed below are required to accompany an application for a Plumbing Permit:
1.
A plan of the land, drawn to a scale of not less than 1:500, showing the following:
(a) the title boundaries, dimensions and directions of the land;
(b) the position and dimensions of any easement which affects or runs with the land;
(c) the name and level of any street or way onto which the land abuts;
(d) the position of any existing and proposed buildings on the land and the purpose for which the building is,
or is intended to be, used;
(e) the location of the network utility operator’s sewer system, stormwater system and water main and the
approximate position of the branch of those systems to which proposed services are to be connected;
(f) the size and approximate depth of the network utility operator’s sewer system, stormwater system and
water main;
(g) the position of the proposed plumbing work.
2.
For any sewerage, stormwater or trade waste installation on a single floor, complete drawings of the installation
drawn to a scale of not less than 1:200, including dimensions, showing the following:
(a) the position of each building, in relation to the installation;
(b) for each existing and proposed drain –
(i) its location; and
(ii) its status, existing or new; and
(iii) its size; and
(iv) any drainage vents; and
(v) any fittings; and
(vi) the type of material of which it is, or is proposed to be, made;
(c) the approximate location of the proposed fixture, indicated by the abbreviation for that fixture specified
in Part 4.
3.
For any sewerage, stormwater or trade waste installation on more than one floor, complete drawings of the
installation drawn to a scale of not less than 1:200, including dimensions, showing –
(a) for each storey on which a proposed fixture is to be installed –
(i) the nature and position of each fixture, indicated by the abbreviation specified in Part 4; and
(ii) the size and arrangement of stacks and discharge pipes; and
(b) the intended use of each room in which a fixture is, or is to be, installed; and
(c) the floor layout, indicating the position and pipe sizes of fixtures, ducts and stacks; and
(d) for a building other than a Class 1 or 10, the plumbing system with stacks and discharge pipes indicated
by a clearly labelled isometric plumbing layout.
4.
For any water service, complete drawings of the installation drawn to a scale of not less than 1:200, including
dimensions, showing –
(a) the location and size of any regulating device, flow control fitting or service pipe 25mm diameter or
larger; and
(b) details of any existing or proposed fire protection devices to be supplied with water from the proposed
water service; and
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(c) the location and size of any storage tank; and
(d) the purpose for which water is conveyed, measured, supplied or regulated by the proposed water
service is required.
5.
For the connection of a new unregistrable relocatable building to the network utility operator’s sewerage or
stormwater system or water main –
(a) a statement detailing the chassis number of the unregistrable relocatable building, together with the
licence number of the licensed plumber (certifier) responsible for the installation of the plumbing work
within that unregistrable relocatable building; or
(b) a signed declaration, in an approved form, by a licensed plumber (certifier) that the plumbing work
contained in the unregistrable relocatable building has been tested, and complies with the regulations.
6.
For the re-connection of an unregistrable relocatable building to the network utility operator’s sewerage or
stormwater systems or water main, a signed declaration, by a licensed plumber (certifier) that the plumbing work
contained in the unregistrable relocatable building complies with the regulations.
7.
Construction details of the plumbing work, drawn to a scale of not less than 1:20.
8.
A written specification or schedule of the plumbing work containing any other information required to show that
the plumbing work will comply with the Building Act and Regulations.
9.
If the land is not capable of being drained into a common sewer –
(a) an application for a special plumbing permit to install an on-site waste water management system,
together with the documents specified in Part 3 of this Schedule; or
(b) a special plumbing permit to install an on-site waste water management system.
PART 2
DOCUMENTS IN RELATION TO A SPECIAL PLUMBING PERMIT FOR TRADE WASTE SYSTEMS
CONNECTED TO AN APPROVED DISPOSAL SYSTEM, OTHER THAN A SEWERAGE SYSTEM
The documents listed below are required to accompany an application for a special plumbing permit for trade waste
systems connected to an approved disposal system other than a sewerage system.
Documents containing details of the following: (a) the processes leading to the types of trade waste streams to be generated;
(b) the quality of trade waste;
(c) the quantity and rate of trade waste discharge;
(d) any treatment processes designed to make trade waste meet the requirements of the Permit Authority;
(e) any equipment to be used for the treatment, and for monitoring the quality, quantity and rate of discharge, of the
trade waste; and
(f) any other information, document or certificate required by the Permit Authority.
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PART 3
DOCUMENTS IN RELATION TO A SPECIAL PLUMBING PERMIT FOR AN ON-SITE WASTE WATER
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
The documents listed below are required to accompany an application for a special plumbing permit for the installation of
an on-site waste water management system.
1.
Complete drawings of the installation, drawn to a scale of not less than 1:200 or as agreed to by the Permit
Authority, showing the following:
(a) the title boundaries of the land;
(b) the position of any existing or proposed buildings on the land and their use;
(c) the position of any roads or driveways on the land;
(d) the location of any water courses;
(e) the contours on the land;
(f) the position of the disposal system, absorption trenches or other disposal methods;
(g) the location and size of any drains and vents;
(h) the location of any cut-off drains diverting surface or ground water;
(i)
the location of the outlets from the building.
2.
Written details of the proposed fixture unit load on the system or parts of the system.
3.
A site-and-soil evaluation report detailing the results of the assessment of the lot or lots for the public health,
environmental and legal factors which are likely to impact on the siting and design of a land application system;
and an evaluation of the site-and-soil characteristics to determine feasible options for designing and sizing a land
application system. (See AS/NZS 1547 Clause 5.2.4 and Appendices B, C, D, E, and G)
4.
A Design report consisting of the following:
(a) Relevant aspects of the site-and-soil evaluation report;
(b) A report on the selection of the land application system (see AS/NZS 1547 Clause 5.5.7);
(c) A report on the selection of the wastewater treatment unit (see AS/NZS 1547 Clause 5.5.4, Appendix
H, and Appendix J). For non-conventional waste water management systems the report is to provide
sufficient information to show that the performance requirements in Part F1 of the PCA have been met;
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(d) A loading certificate setting out the design criteria and the limitations associated with use of the system
incorporating the following:
System capacity (number of persons and daily flow)
Summary of design criteria
The location of and use of the reserve area
Use of water efficient fittings, fixtures, or appliances
Allowable variation from design flows (peak loading events)
Consequences of changes in loading (due to varying wastewater characteristics)
Consequences of overloading the system
Consequences of underloading the system
Consequences of lack of operation, maintenance, and monitoring attention
Any other relevant considerations related to use of the system; and
(e) The results of the risk management process undertaken in accordance with AS/NZS 1547 Clause A3.2.
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5.
A written specification and construction details of the land application system to be used, including details of the
following:
(a) the type of system;
(b) the trade name, if any;
(c) the manufacturer's name and address;
(d) the design capacity of the system; and
(e) a section (drawing detail) through the land application system, of not less than 1:20, specifying its
construction.
6.
Copy of Certificate of Accreditation issued under the Building Act for the on-site waste water management
system (where applicable).
7.
Any other document or certificate required by the relevant environmental health officer.
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PART 4
FIXTURE ABBREVIATIONS FOR PLAN PREPARATION
The abbreviations listed below are required to be used on the documents listed in Schedule 2:
FIXTURE
Autopsy table
Bain marie
Backflow prevention device
Basin
Bath –
standard (with or without shower)
foot
baby
shower
Bed pan sterilizer
Bed pan washer
Bed pan washer/sterilizer
Bidet
Circular wash fountain
Closet pan (non-flushing)
Clothes washing machine
Dental unit
Dishwashing machine
Drinking fountain
Floor waste gully
Garbage disposal unit
Glass washing machine
Gully Floor waste gully
Overflow relief gully
Hot water cylinder
Potato peeler
Sanitary napkin disposal unit
Shower, single or multiple
Sink Single, domestic
tea
bar, domestic
bar, commercial
cleaner's
laboratory
pot or utility
Slop hopper
Spa
Swimming pool
Trough, ablution
Trough, laundry (single or double)
Urinal (slab, stall or wallhung)
Water closet pan
ABBREVIATION
AT
BM
BPD
B
Bth
Bth (foot)
Bth (baby)
Bth (shr)
BPS
BPW
BPWS
Bid
CWF
CP
CWM
DU
DWM
DF
FW
GDU
GWM
FWG
ORG
HWC
PP
SNDU
Shr
S
TS
BS(D)
BS(C)
CS
LS
PS
SH
Spa
S Pool
Tr (A)
Tr (L)
UrWC
WC
Note: This is not a comprehensive list of abbreviations. For further abbreviations refer to the Standards Australia
publication HB24-1992; ‘Handbook of Symbols and Abbreviations for Building and Construction’.
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SCHEDULE 3
DOCUMENTS IN RELATION TO A CERTIFICATE OF PLUMBING COMPLIANCE
The documents listed below are required to be submitted to a Permit Authority with a Certificate of Plumbing
Compliance.
1.
Complete set of as constructed drawings of the installation, drawn to a scale of not less than 1:200 or as agreed
to by the Permit Authority, showing the following:
(a) the title boundaries of the land;
(b) the position of any existing or new buildings or structures on the land;
(c) the position of any roads or driveways on the land;
(d) the location, size, material and depth of any drains, pipes, inspection openings and vents;
(e) the location of any cut-off drains diverting surface or ground water;
(f) the location of any fixtures in the building;
(g) the location of any valves or other devices on the system (where required); and
(h) any other matter required by the Permit Authority.
2.
Any other documents required by the Permit Authority.
Note: The abbreviations listed in Part 4 of Schedule 2 are to be used on the above documents.
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Schedules of Prescribed Features and Measures required to be maintained
Schedules 4, 5 and 6 have been specifically developed for the creation of a Maintenance Schedule (on the Approved Form
No. 46) by the relevant building surveyor for new building work (constructed or altered after 1 July 2004) listing the
prescribed features or measures of a building required to be maintained by the Building Act 2000 and the Building
Regulations 2014.
For buildings completed before 1 July 2004, the Schedules can also be used by a building surveyor or the owner to create
a maintenance schedule or checklist of the features or measures in an existing building.
Transitional provision applicable to the adoption of the 2012 edition of AS1851
Maintenance regimes and contracts that have been agreed between parties prior to 1st January 2014 for the
maintenance of any prescribed features and measures, including safety and health features or measures, which are
in compliance with the Director’s Specified List dated 28 November 2012, comply with this amended Specified List
until the expiry of that contract.
SCHEDULE 4
DETAILS OF THE RELEVANT FREQUENCY OF TESTING OR INSPECTION FOR THE
MAINTENANCE OF ESSENTIAL SAFETY AND HEALTH FEATURES.
“NCC” refers to National Construction Code provisions in Volumes One and Two (building features or measures) or
Volume Three (plumbing features).
Table 1.1 BUILDING FIRE INTEGRITY
Feature
NCC provisions for
determining standard of
performance
Frequency of testing or
inspection specified by the
Director of Building Control:
Building elements required to satisfy
prescribed fire resistance levels
Materials and assemblies required to
have fire hazard properties
Elements required to be noncombustible, provide fire protection,
compartmentation or separation
Section C,
D1.12
C1.10
As prescribed in AS1851-2012.
C2.5 to C2.14, C3.3, C3.11,
D1.7, D1.8,
E1.3,
G3.4
C3.4, C3.8, C3.11,
D1.7, D1.8,
G3.8
As prescribed in AS1851-2012.
C2.12, C2.13, C3.4 to C3.8,
C3.10, C3.11,
D1.7, D1.8, D1.12
As prescribed in AS1851-2012
C3.4, C3.8, C3.11,
D1.7, D1.8
As prescribed in AS1851-2012.
C3.4, C3.5,
D1.7 to D1.8
C3.11
As prescribed in AS1851-2012.
C3.12, C3.13, C3.15
As prescribed in AS1851-2012.
Wall-wetting sprinklers (including
doors and windows required in
conjunction with wall-wetting
sprinklers)
Fire doors (including sliding fire
doors and their associated warning
systems) and associated self-closing,
automatic closing and latching
mechanisms
Fire windows (including windows
that are automatic or permanently
fixed in the closed position)
Fire shutters
Solid core doors and associated selfclosing, automatic closing and latching
mechanisms
Fire-protection at service
penetrations through elements
required to be fire-resisting with
respect to integrity or insulation, or to
have a resistance to the incipient
spread of fire
As prescribed in AS1851-2012.
As prescribed in AS1851-2012.
As prescribed in AS1851-2012.
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Fire protection associated with
construction joints, spaces and the
like in and between building elements
required to be fire-resisting with
respect to integrity and insulation.
Smoke doors and associated selfclosing, automatic closing and latching
mechanisms
C3.16
As prescribed in AS1851-2012.
Specification C2.5,
D2.6
As prescribed in AS1851-2012.
Proscenium walls (including
proscenium curtains)
H1.3
Annual inspection for damage,
deterioration or unauthorised
alteration.
Table 1.2 MEANS OF EGRESS
Feature
Paths of travel to exits
NCC provisions for
determining standard of
performance
D1.6
Frequency of testing or
inspection specified by the
Director of Building Control:
Inspection every 3 months to ensure
there are no obstructions and no
alterations.
Discharge from exits (including paths
of travel from open spaces to the
public roads to which they are
connected)
D1.7, D1.9 to D1.11, D2.12,
G4.3, G4.6, G4.7
Inspection every 3 months to ensure
there are no obstructions and no
alterations.
Exits (including fire-isolated stairways
and ramps, non-fire isolated stairways
and ramps, stair treads, balustrades
and handrails associated with exits,
and fire-isolated passageways)
Smoke lobbies to fire-isolated exits
D2.2, D2.3, D2.8 to D2.11,
D2.13, D2.16, D2.17
Inspection every 3 months to ensure
there are no obstructions and no
alterations.
D1.7, D2.6
Open access ramps or balconies for
fire-isolated exits
D2.19 to D2.23
Doors (other than fire or smoke
doors) in a required exit, forming part
of a required exit or in a path of travel
to a required exit, and associated selfclosing, automatic closing and latching
mechanisms
D1.6, D2.19 to D2.21, D2.23
Annual inspection for damage,
deterioration, or unauthorised
alteration.
Annual inspection for damage,
deterioration, or unauthorised
alteration.
Inspection every 3 months to ensure
doors are intact, operational and
fitted with conforming hardware.
Table 1.3 SIGNS
Feature
Exit signs (including direction signs)
Signs warning against the use of lifts
in the event of fire
Warning signs on sliding fire doors
and doors to non-required stairways,
ramps and escalators
Signs, intercommunication systems,
or alarm systems on doors of fireisolated exits stating that re-entry to
a storey is available
NCC provisions for
determining standard of
performance
Specification D1.12,
E4.5, E4.6, E4.8
E3.3
C3.6,
Specification D1.12
D2.22
Frequency of testing or
inspection specified by the
Director of Building Control:
Every 6 months to AS/NZS 2293.2 1995.
Annual inspection to ensure the
warning sign is in place and legible.
Annual inspection to ensure the
warning sign is in place and legible.
Annual inspection to ensure the
warning sign is in place and legible.
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Signs alerting persons that the
operation of doors must not be
impaired
Signs required on doors, in alpine
areas, alerting people that they open
inwards
Fire order notices required in alpine
areas
Table 1.4 LIGHTING
Feature
D2.23
Annual inspection to ensure the
warning sign is in place and legible.
G4.3
Annual inspection to ensure the
warning sign is in place and legible.
G4.9
Annual inspection to ensure the
warning sign is in place and legible.
Emergency lighting
NCC provisions for
determining standard of
performance
E4.2, E4.4
Artificial lighting required to assist
occupants movement and egress
F4.4,
H1.7
Table 1.5 FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT
Feature
NCC provisions for
determining standard of
performance
Fire hydrant system (including onE1.3
site pump set and fire-service
booster connection)
Fire hose reel system
E1.4
Sprinkler system
E1.5,
G3.8,
H1.2
Sprinkler system designed in
E1.5
accordance with AS2118 as a
residential or domestic system
Fire control centres (or rooms)
E1.8
Provisions for special hazards
Portable fire extinguishers
E1.10
E1.6
Fire blankets
-
Frequency of testing or
inspection specified by the
Director of Building Control:
Every 6 months to AS/NZS 2293.2 1995
Inspection every 3 months
Frequency of testing or
inspection specified by the
Director of Building Control:
As prescribed in AS1851-2012
As prescribed in AS1851-2012
As prescribed in AS1851-2012
As prescribed in AS1851-2012.
Annual inspection to ensure
compliance of construction and
contents with NCC.
As prescribed in AS1851- 2012
Inspection every 6 months as
prescribed in AS1851-2012.
Inspection every 6 months as
prescribed in AS1851-2012.
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Table 1.6 AIR HANDLING SYSTEMS
Feature
NCC provisions for
determining standard of
performance
Smoke hazard management systems: E2.2
Frequency of testing or
inspection specified by the
Director of Building Control:
 Automatic air pressurisation
systems for fire-isolated exits
As prescribed in AS1851-2012
 Zone smoke control system
As prescribed in AS1851-2012
 Automatic smoke exhaust system
As prescribed in AS1851-2012
 Automatic smoke and heat vents
As prescribed in AS1851-2012
 Air handling systems that do not
form part of smoke hazard
management system and which
may unduly contribute to the
spread of smoke
As prescribed in AS1851-2012
 Miscellaneous air-handling
systems covered by Sections 5
and 11 of AS/NZS 1668.1 serving
more than one fire compartment
As prescribed in AS1851-2012.
 Other air-handling systems
As prescribed in AS1851-2012.
Carpark mechanical ventilation
system
Atrium smoke control system
F4.11
As prescribed in AS1851-2012.
Specification G3.8
As prescribed in AS1851-2012.
Table 1.7 AUTOMATIC FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM
SYSTEMS
Feature
NCC provisions for
determining standard of
performance
Smoke and heat alarm system
Clause 3 of Specification E2.2a
Frequency of testing or
inspection specified by the
Director of Building Control:
Smoke and heat detection system
Atrium fire detection and alarm
systems
As prescribed in AS1851-2012.
As prescribed in AS1851-2012.
Clause 4 of Specification E2.2a
Clause 4 of Specification G3.8
As prescribed in AS1851-2012.
Table 1.8 OCCUPANT WARNING SYSTEMS
Feature
NCC provisions for
determining standard of
performance
Frequency of testing or
inspection specified by the
Director of Building Control:
Sound system and intercom system
for emergency purposes
Building occupant warning system
As prescribed in AS1851-2012.
E4.9
Clause 5 of Specification G3.8
Clause 8 of Specification E1.5,
Clause 6 of Specification E2.2a
As prescribed in AS1851-2012.
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Table 1.9 LIFTS
Feature
Stretcher facilities in lifts
NCC provisions for
determining standard of
performance
E3.2
Emergency lifts
E3.4
Passenger lift fire service controls
E3.7
Frequency of testing or
inspection specified by the
Director of Building Control:
Annual inspection to ensure
compliance of facilities with NCC.
Periodic inspection as per
manufacturer’s specification,
however no less than annual
inspection.
Periodic inspection as per
manufacturer’s specification,
however no less than annual
inspection.
Table 1.10 STANDBY POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS
Feature
NCC provisions for
determining standard of
performance
Standby power supply system
E3.4,
Clause 6 of Specification G3.8
Frequency of testing or
inspection specified by the
Director of Building Control:
Table 1.11 OTHER FEATURES
Feature
Frequency of testing or
inspection specified by the
Director of Building Control:
Glazed assemblies
NCC provisions for
determining
standard of performance
B1.4,
F1.13
Balconies
Part B1
Balustrades and barriers
Part B1,
D2.16
Swimming pool safety fencing
G1.1
Refrigerated chambers, strong
rooms and vaults
G1.2
Bushfire protection features
G5.2
Testing every 6 months to ensure
auxiliary power is operable.
Annual Inspection to ensure no
changes and that replacement
complies with standard of
performance.
Annual inspection to ensure that
deterioration of the balcony has not
occurred.
Annual inspection to ensure that
balustrades and barriers are in place
and check for damage and
deterioration.
Annual inspection to ensure that
barriers, safety fencing and gates are
in place and check for damage and
deterioration.
Inspection every 3 months to ensure
safety devices are in place and
operable.
Annual inspection to ensure
continuing compliance.
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Table 1.12 MECHANICAL VENTILATION AND HOT WATER,
WARM WATER AND COOLING WATER SYSTEMS
Feature
NCC provisions for
determining standard of
performance
Mechanical ventilation and hot
F2.7, F4.5, F4.11, F4.12
water, warm water and cooling
AS 1668.2
water systems in buildings other than
a system only serving a single soleoccupancy unit in a Class 2 or 3
building or a Class 4 part
Frequency of testing or
inspection specified by the
Director of Building Control:
Table 1.13 PLUMBING FEATURES DESIGNATED BY PART 7
OF THE PLUMBING REGULATIONS 2014
Feature
NCC (Volume Three)
provisions for determining
standard of performance
On-site wastewater management
F1.2;
systems
or
The Certificate of Accreditation
issued by the Director of Building
Control.
Testable Backflow Prevention
B.12
Devices
Thermostatic mixing valves and
B2.2
tempering valves installed in early
childhood centres, primary and
secondary schools, hospitals and
nursing homes, or similar facilities
for people with a disability, young
people, elderly people or sick people
On-site liquid trade waste preF2.2
treatment equipment
Frequency of testing or
inspection specified by the
Director of Building Control:
As prescribed in the “Guidelines for
the Control of Legionella in
Regulated Systems” issued by the
Director of Public Health under the
Public Health Act 1997 on 23 April
2012.
As prescribed in the relevant
Certificate of Accreditation issued by
the Director of Building Control; or
As prescribed by the relevant Permit
Authority.
As prescribed in AS2845.3 – 2010.
As prescribed in AS4032.3 – 2004.
As prescribed in the Special Plumbing
Permit issued by the relevant Permit
Authority.
SCHEDULE 5
DETAILS OF THE RELEVANT FREQUENCY OF TESTING OR INSPECTION FOR THE
MAINTENANCE OF ESSENTIAL SAFETY AND HEALTH MEASURES
Table 2.1 BUILDING CLEARANCE AND FIRE
APPLIANCES
Measure
NCC provisions for
determining standard of
performance
Open space around large isolated
C2.3, C2.4
buildings
Frequency of testing or
inspection specified by the
Director of Building Control:
Vehicular access around large
isolated buildings
Annual inspect to ensure clearances
are maintained.
C2.3, C2.4
Annual inspection to ensure that
unobstructed access to buildings and
fire fighting facilities are maintained.
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Table 2.2 BUILDING USE AND APPLICATION
Measure
Classification and use of building
NCC provisions for
determining standard of
performance
A3.2 to A3.4
Occupancy hazard
E1.5, E1.6, E1.10
Frequency of testing or
inspection specified by the
Director of Building Control:
Annual inspection to ensure that
building is being used and occupied in
accordance with its classification.
Annual inspection to ensure hazards
do not exceed approved levels.
Table 2.3 EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURES
Measure
Provisions for
determining
standard of performance
Frequency of testing or
inspection specified by the
Director of Building Control:
Emergency control organisation and
procedures
As prescribed in the relevant
Standard and Section 14 of AS18512012.
AS 3745 – 2010;
AS 4083-2010 (specifically for
Class 9a and 9c Health care
buildings)
Notes:
AS 3745 Planning for Emergencies in
Facilities, applies to all buildings and
workplaces.
Part 14 of AS 1851-2012 provides
requirements for inspection and
testing of the emergency plan and
associated elements developed in
accordance with AS 3745.
AS 4083 Planning for Emergencies:
Health Care Facilities can be used in
conjunction with AS 3745 to develop
emergency procedures appropriate
to Health care buildings.
SCHEDULE 6
DETAILS OF THE RELEVANT FREQUENCY OF TESTING OR INSPECTION FOR THE
MAINTENANCE OF OTHER PRESCRIBED FEATURES OR MEASURES
Feature or measure (provided in
or associated with a building)
Provisions for determining
standard of performance
Frequency of testing or
inspection specified by the
Director of Building Control
For access for a person with a
disability.
Relevant parts of Volume One of
the NCC.
Inspection every 3 months to
ensure no changes and continuing
compliance.
For the energy efficiency of the
building.
Not less than the standard when
built.
Annual inspection to ensure no
changes and continuing
compliance.
For the water efficiency of the
building.
Not less than the standard when
built.
Annual inspection to ensure no
changes and continuing
compliance.
In a bushfire-prone area, for the
safety of occupants (including firefighting water supply and access
road).
Not less than the standard when
built.
Annual inspection to ensure no
changes and continuing
compliance.
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SCHEDULE 7
FUNCTION CONTROL AUTHORITIES
The following are Function Control Authorities for the listed type of special-use buildings in
accordance with the requirements of sections 3 and 64 of the Building Act 2000:
Type of special-use
building
Certificate,
licence,
registration,
permit,
inspection or
control
Controlling Act
or Regulation
Name of
Function Control
Authority
Relevant
BCA
APPENDIX
TASMANIA
provision
Early childhood centre
and school aged care
facilities
Approval
Certificate;
or
Education and Care
Services National Law
or
TAS PART
H122
Licence
Child Care Act 2001
Education and Care
Unit of the
Department of
Education
Farm dairy premise
Licence
Dairy Industry Act
1994
Tasmanian Dairy
Industry Authority
TAS PART
H107
Health Service
Establishments
Licence and includes
a temporary licence
Health Service
Establishments Act
2006
Secretary of the
Department of
Health
TAS PART
H109
Licensed (liquor)
premise
Licence/permit
Liquor and
Accommodation Act
1990
Commissioner for
Licensing
TAS PART
H103
Location where a
hazardous chemical or
group of hazardous
chemicals exceed the
“manifest quantity”
Information and
Notification
Work Health and
Safety Act 2012
WorkSafe Tasmania
TAS PART
H120
Meat premise
Licence
Meat Hygiene Act
1985
Chief Inspector of
Meat Hygiene
TAS PART
H106
Place of assembly
(assembly building)
Licence
Public Health Act
1997
Local Council
TAS PART
H123 (for
temporary
structures)
* Primary Production
Food Premise regulated
by a Food Safety
Scheme
Operator
Accreditation
Primary Produce
Safety Act 2011
Chief Inspector in
Department of
Primary Industry,
Parks, Water and
Environment
TAS PART
H102
Skin penetration (tattoo
and body piercing)
premise
Registration
Public Health Act
1997
Local Council
TAS PART
H110
* Note on Food Premises: The role of the council Environmental Health Officer (EHO) in relation
to the registration of a food premises under the Food Act 2003 has not been listed above as a
Function Control Authority, as an EHO already has a role as a Reporting Authority in accordance
with regulation 19 of the Building Regulations 2014.
The introduction of the new Primary Product Safety Act 2011 (PPSA) has meant that Food Safety
Schemes are being introduced for some types of primary produce food processing premises. The
Chief Inspector of the PPSA at the Department of Primary Industry, Parks, Water and Environment
is then responsible for processing of applications for those types of premises as a Function Control
Authority instead of the council EHO. See the Building Regulation Advisory Note No. 3 of 2014 for
more details.
SCHEDULE 8
REPORTING AUTHORITIES
Regulation 17 of the Building Regulations 2014 provides that the following persons are required to
report on an application for a certificate of likely compliance or an application for an occupancy
permit:
1.
The Chief Officer of the Tasmania Fire Service appointed under the Fire Service Act 1979.
2.
The relevant Council’s Environmental Health Officer appointed under the Public Health Act
1997.
3.
The Anti-Discrimination Commissioner appointed under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1998
(only for applications that are made to the Resource Management and Planning Appeals
Tribunal under s.218A of the Building Act 2000 on the grounds of undue hardship of
compliance with disability access provisions).
SCHEDULE 9
TABLE OF AMENDMENTS
Amendments specified by the Director on 1 October 2014:
Documents and Time Periods amended: Building Act 2000






The reference (where applicable) to the mandatory number of copies of the required documents,
has been deleted, as most councils now accept electronic lodgement of the required documents.
Clarifies that a site plan is not always necessary when the work is internal and in an existing
building.
Sections 70(1)(b), 178(2)(b) and 186(2)(b): Aligns language with Act - an estimate of the cost of
building work by a building surveyor is only to be provided where there is no contract for the
work.
Section 70(1)(b): site plans for a building permit, will depend on if they were required by the
Building Surveyor for a CLC– e.g. may not be required for internal work in existing buildings;
Section 72: the time for processing of an application for a building permit; a longer time period
may apply where there is also a concurrent application for a plumbing permit related to the building
work
Section 112: When considering a certificate of Completion of Building Work, where applicable,
ensure there is a Certificate of Completion (Plumbing Work)
Schedules amended:
Schedule 1 (Designer’s documentation):

Previous Schedule 1 has been rescinded and replaced with a revised version (major revision).
Schedule 2 (Documents – Plumbing Work


Part 1: Minor editorial changes inserted.
Part 3: Revised requirements for submission of a Design Report, including site and soil reports, land
application system and a loading certificate.
Schedule 4 (table 1.13):

Standard for maintenance of an on-site wastewater system is the Certificate of Accreditation issued
by the Director of Building Control.
Schedule 5 (item 2.3):

Reference to updated versions of AS3745 and AS4083 for emergency evacuation procedures.
Schedule 7 (Function Control Authorities):


Updating of name: Worksafe Tasmania instead of Workplace Standards.
Insertion of reference to the Primary Produce Safety Act 2011 and DPIPWE as the relevant Function
Control Authority.
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SCHEDULE 10
HISTORY OF DSL AMENDMENTS
Specified List issued by the Director of Building Control
14 May 2004
Reissued with amendments
18 June 2004
Reissued with amendments
30 June 2009
Reissued with amendments
29 April 2010
Reissued with amendments
2 May 2011
Reissued with amendments
28 November 2012
Reissued with amendments
1 September 2013
Reissued with amendments
1 July 2014
Reissued with amendments
1 October 2014
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