{"id":"qld:act-1975-011","name":"Building Act 1975","slug":"building-act-1975","collection":"act","jurisdiction":"qld","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"11 of 1975","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":29820,"registerId":"qld-act-1975-011-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-01","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"ch.1-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Introduction","content":"# Introduction","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"sec.1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Short title","content":"### sec.1 Short title\n\nThis Act may be cited as the Building Act 1975 .\ns 1 amd 1998 No. 13 s 5\nsub 2006 No. 36 s 5","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Act binds all persons","content":"### sec.2 Act binds all persons\n\nThis Act binds all persons, including the State, and, as far as the legislative power of the Parliament permits, the Commonwealth and the other States.\nNothing in this Act makes the State liable to be prosecuted for an offence.\ns 2 prev s 2 om 1998 No. 13 s 6\npres s 2 sub 1978 No. 47 s 4\namd 1981 No. 53 s 4 ; 1984 No. 45 s 4 ; 1991 No. 52 s 2 .3; 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch ; 1994 No. 49 s 6 sch 2 ; 1994 No. 64 s 293 sch 4 ; 1997 No. 26 s 57 sch\nsub 1998 No. 13 s 7 ; 2006 No. 36 s 5\n(sec.2-ssec.1) This Act binds all persons, including the State, and, as far as the legislative power of the Parliament permits, the Commonwealth and the other States.\n(sec.2-ssec.2) Nothing in this Act makes the State liable to be prosecuted for an offence.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Simplified outline of main provisions of Act","content":"### sec.3 Simplified outline of main provisions of Act\n\nChapter 2 provides for what building work is assessable development or accepted development for the Planning Act .\nChapter 3 imposes requirements, in addition to those under the Planning Act , for making a building development application.\nChapter 4 —\nprovides for the laws and other documents for the assessment of building development applications; and\nprovides for who is responsible for carrying out building assessment work for building development applications; and\nregulates the assessment and approval of building development applications.\nChapter 5 —\nprovides for the giving of final inspection certificates and other inspection documentation for particular buildings; and\nprovides for the giving of certificates of occupancy for other buildings; and\nregulates the making of BCA classification or use changes; and\nrestricts the occupation and use of particular buildings.\nChapter 6 —\nregulates private certifiers and other building certifiers and the performance of building and private certifying functions; and\nregulates the engagement of private certifiers; and\nprovides for the licensing of, and complaints, investigations, and disciplinary proceedings against, private certifiers and other building certifiers.\nChapter 7 makes provisions about fire safety for budget accommodation buildings.\nChapter 7A makes provision about fire safety for particular residential care buildings.\nChapter 8 provides for matters about swimming pool safety, including the regulation of swimming pool fencing.\nChapter 8A regulates the effect of particular instruments in relation to stated matters for class 1a, 2 or 10a buildings.\nChapter 8B provides for the designation of land as a transport noise corridor for particular building assessment work.\nChapter 9 provides for the giving of show cause and enforcement notices for particular building work.\nThe QBCC Act also provides for enforcement action relating to building work.\ns 3 prev s 3 om 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.2\npres s 3 sub 1998 No. 13 s 9\nNote—s 3 prev contained definitions for this Act. Definitions are now located in the schedule—Dictionary. Annotations for definitions contained in s 3 are now located in the annotations for the schedule.\namd 2004 No. 53 s 2 sch\nsub 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2009 No. 36 s 872 sch 2 ; 2009 No. 51 s 5 ; 2010 No. 21 s 5 ; 2011 No. 27 s 224 ; 2012 No. 8 s 4 ; 2016 No. 27 s 37 ; 2017 No. 29 s 34 sch 1 ; 2017 No. 43 s 233 ; 2020 No. 24 s 153 s ch 1 pt 2\n(sec.3-ssec.1) Chapter 2 provides for what building work is assessable development or accepted development for the Planning Act .\n(sec.3-ssec.2) Chapter 3 imposes requirements, in addition to those under the Planning Act , for making a building development application.\n(sec.3-ssec.3) Chapter 4 — provides for the laws and other documents for the assessment of building development applications; and provides for who is responsible for carrying out building assessment work for building development applications; and regulates the assessment and approval of building development applications.\n(sec.3-ssec.4) Chapter 5 — provides for the giving of final inspection certificates and other inspection documentation for particular buildings; and provides for the giving of certificates of occupancy for other buildings; and regulates the making of BCA classification or use changes; and restricts the occupation and use of particular buildings.\n(sec.3-ssec.5) Chapter 6 — regulates private certifiers and other building certifiers and the performance of building and private certifying functions; and regulates the engagement of private certifiers; and provides for the licensing of, and complaints, investigations, and disciplinary proceedings against, private certifiers and other building certifiers.\n(sec.3-ssec.6) Chapter 7 makes provisions about fire safety for budget accommodation buildings.\n(sec.3-ssec.7) Chapter 7A makes provision about fire safety for particular residential care buildings.\n(sec.3-ssec.8) Chapter 8 provides for matters about swimming pool safety, including the regulation of swimming pool fencing.\n(sec.3-ssec.9) Chapter 8A regulates the effect of particular instruments in relation to stated matters for class 1a, 2 or 10a buildings.\n(sec.3-ssec.10) Chapter 8B provides for the designation of land as a transport noise corridor for particular building assessment work.\n(sec.3-ssec.11) Chapter 9 provides for the giving of show cause and enforcement notices for particular building work. The QBCC Act also provides for enforcement action relating to building work.\n- (a) provides for the laws and other documents for the assessment of building development applications; and\n- (b) provides for who is responsible for carrying out building assessment work for building development applications; and\n- (c) regulates the assessment and approval of building development applications.\n- (a) provides for the giving of final inspection certificates and other inspection documentation for particular buildings; and\n- (b) provides for the giving of certificates of occupancy for other buildings; and\n- (c) regulates the making of BCA classification or use changes; and\n- (d) restricts the occupation and use of particular buildings.\n- (a) regulates private certifiers and other building certifiers and the performance of building and private certifying functions; and\n- (b) regulates the engagement of private certifiers; and\n- (c) provides for the licensing of, and complaints, investigations, and disciplinary proceedings against, private certifiers and other building certifiers.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"ch.1-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Interpretation","content":"# Interpretation","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"ch.1-pt.2-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Dictionary","content":"## Dictionary","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"### sec.4 Definitions\n\nThe dictionary in schedule 2 defines particular words used in this Act.\ns 4 amd 1984 No. 114 s 5\nsub 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch ; 1993 No. 76 s 3 sch 1\namd 1995 No. 57 s 4 sch 2\nsub 1998 No. 13 s 10\namd 2002 No. 77 s 162\nsub 2006 No. 36 s 5","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"sec.4A","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.4A\n\ns 4A ins 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.4\namd 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 8","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"ch.1-pt.2-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Key definitions","content":"## Key definitions","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"What is building work","content":"### sec.5 What is building work\n\nBuilding work is—\nbuilding, repairing, altering, underpinning (whether by vertical or lateral support), moving or demolishing a building or other structure; or\nexcavating or filling—\nfor, or incidental to, the activities mentioned in paragraph (a) ; or\nthat may adversely affect the stability of a building or other structure, whether on the land on which the building or other structure is situated or on adjoining land; or\nsupporting, whether vertically or laterally, land for activities mentioned in paragraph (a) ; or\nother work regulated under the building assessment provisions.\nFor subsection (1) (d) , work includes a management procedure or other activity relating to a building or structure even though the activity does not involve a structural change to the building or structure.\na management procedure under the fire safety standard relating to a budget accommodation building\na management procedure under the fire safety standard (RCB) relating to a residential care building\ns 5 prev s 5 om R1 (see RA s 39)\npres s 5 ins 1998 No. 13 s 10\nsub 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2011 No. 27 s 225 ; 2016 No. 27 s 38\n(sec.5-ssec.1) Building work is— building, repairing, altering, underpinning (whether by vertical or lateral support), moving or demolishing a building or other structure; or excavating or filling— for, or incidental to, the activities mentioned in paragraph (a) ; or that may adversely affect the stability of a building or other structure, whether on the land on which the building or other structure is situated or on adjoining land; or supporting, whether vertically or laterally, land for activities mentioned in paragraph (a) ; or other work regulated under the building assessment provisions.\n(sec.5-ssec.2) For subsection (1) (d) , work includes a management procedure or other activity relating to a building or structure even though the activity does not involve a structural change to the building or structure. a management procedure under the fire safety standard relating to a budget accommodation building a management procedure under the fire safety standard (RCB) relating to a residential care building\n- (a) building, repairing, altering, underpinning (whether by vertical or lateral support), moving or demolishing a building or other structure; or\n- (b) excavating or filling— (i) for, or incidental to, the activities mentioned in paragraph (a) ; or (ii) that may adversely affect the stability of a building or other structure, whether on the land on which the building or other structure is situated or on adjoining land; or\n- (i) for, or incidental to, the activities mentioned in paragraph (a) ; or\n- (ii) that may adversely affect the stability of a building or other structure, whether on the land on which the building or other structure is situated or on adjoining land; or\n- (c) supporting, whether vertically or laterally, land for activities mentioned in paragraph (a) ; or\n- (d) other work regulated under the building assessment provisions.\n- (i) for, or incidental to, the activities mentioned in paragraph (a) ; or\n- (ii) that may adversely affect the stability of a building or other structure, whether on the land on which the building or other structure is situated or on adjoining land; or\n- • a management procedure under the fire safety standard relating to a budget accommodation building\n- • a management procedure under the fire safety standard (RCB) relating to a residential care building","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"What is a building development application","content":"### sec.6 What is a building development application\n\nA building development application is—\na development application for a development approval—\nif the local government is the assessment manager for the application—to the extent the application is for building work that, under the Planning Act , must be assessed against the building assessment provisions; and\nFor the functions of a local government in relation to building development applications, see section 51 .\nif a private certifier is the assessment manager for the application—for building work; or\na change application, other than a minor change application, to change a development approval—\nif the development approval approves building work—in relation to the building work; or\notherwise—to approve building work.\nHowever, if a local government is the responsible entity for a change application, the application is a building development application only to the extent the building work mentioned in subsection (1) (b) (i) or (ii) must, under the Planning Act , be assessed against the building assessment provisions.\nIn this section—\nminor change application means a change application for a minor change to a development approval, as defined in the Planning Act .\ns 6 prev s 6 om 1993 No. 76 s 3 sch 1\npres s 6 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2009 No. 36 s 872 sch 2\nsub 2017 No. 12 s 6 ; 2016 No. 27 s 39 (amd 2017 No. 12 s 63 )\n(sec.6-ssec.1) A building development application is— a development application for a development approval— if the local government is the assessment manager for the application—to the extent the application is for building work that, under the Planning Act , must be assessed against the building assessment provisions; and For the functions of a local government in relation to building development applications, see section 51 . if a private certifier is the assessment manager for the application—for building work; or a change application, other than a minor change application, to change a development approval— if the development approval approves building work—in relation to the building work; or otherwise—to approve building work.\n(sec.6-ssec.2) However, if a local government is the responsible entity for a change application, the application is a building development application only to the extent the building work mentioned in subsection (1) (b) (i) or (ii) must, under the Planning Act , be assessed against the building assessment provisions.\n(sec.6-ssec.3) In this section— minor change application means a change application for a minor change to a development approval, as defined in the Planning Act .\n- (a) a development application for a development approval— (i) if the local government is the assessment manager for the application—to the extent the application is for building work that, under the Planning Act , must be assessed against the building assessment provisions; and Note— For the functions of a local government in relation to building development applications, see section 51 . (ii) if a private certifier is the assessment manager for the application—for building work; or\n- (i) if the local government is the assessment manager for the application—to the extent the application is for building work that, under the Planning Act , must be assessed against the building assessment provisions; and Note— For the functions of a local government in relation to building development applications, see section 51 .\n- (ii) if a private certifier is the assessment manager for the application—for building work; or\n- (b) a change application, other than a minor change application, to change a development approval— (i) if the development approval approves building work—in relation to the building work; or (ii) otherwise—to approve building work.\n- (i) if the development approval approves building work—in relation to the building work; or\n- (ii) otherwise—to approve building work.\n- (i) if the local government is the assessment manager for the application—to the extent the application is for building work that, under the Planning Act , must be assessed against the building assessment provisions; and Note— For the functions of a local government in relation to building development applications, see section 51 .\n- (ii) if a private certifier is the assessment manager for the application—for building work; or\n- (i) if the development approval approves building work—in relation to the building work; or\n- (ii) otherwise—to approve building work.","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"What is building assessment work","content":"### sec.7 What is building assessment work\n\nBuilding assessment work is the assessment, under the building assessment provisions, of a building development application for compliance with those provisions.\ns 7 prev s 7 om 1993 No. 76 s 3 sch 1\npres s 7 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Who is a building certifier","content":"### sec.8 Who is a building certifier\n\nA building certifier is an individual who, under chapter 6 , part 3 , is licensed as a building certifier.\nA reference to building certifier includes a reference to a private certifier.\nIn chapter 6 , the term also includes a reference to a former building certifier.\ns 8 prev s 8 om R2 (see RA s 39)\npres s 8 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\n(sec.8-ssec.1) A building certifier is an individual who, under chapter 6 , part 3 , is licensed as a building certifier.\n(sec.8-ssec.2) A reference to building certifier includes a reference to a private certifier.\n(sec.8-ssec.3) In chapter 6 , the term also includes a reference to a former building certifier.","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"sec.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Private certifiers and their classes","content":"### sec.9 Private certifiers and their classes\n\nA private certifier is a building certifier whose licence has, under section 160 , private certification endorsement.\nA private certifier (class A) is a private certifier whose licence has development approval endorsement.\nA private certifier (class B) is a private certifier whose licence does not have development approval endorsement.\ns 9 prev s 9 sub 1978 No. 47 s 6\namd 1981 No. 53 s 5 ; 1984 No. 45 s 6 ; 1987 No. 69 s 4 ; 1990 No. 107 s 4 0.2\nom 1993 No. 76 s 3 sch 1\npres s 9 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\n(sec.9-ssec.1) A private certifier is a building certifier whose licence has, under section 160 , private certification endorsement.\n(sec.9-ssec.2) A private certifier (class A) is a private certifier whose licence has development approval endorsement.\n(sec.9-ssec.3) A private certifier (class B) is a private certifier whose licence does not have development approval endorsement.","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"sec.10","sectionType":"section","heading":"What is a building certifying function","content":"### sec.10 What is a building certifying function\n\nA building certifying function is doing any of the following—\ncarrying out building assessment work, other than a part of building assessment work that, under section 46 , a referral agency may carry out;\nthe giving of a certificate (a compliance certificate ) in the approved form that, other than for aspects of building assessment work that under section 46 must be assessed by a referral agency, states building work complies with the building assessment provisions;\nfor a building development approval—inspecting the building work to decide whether to certify the work;\nfor building work for a single detached class 1a building or a class 10 building or structure, the giving of—\na certificate in the approved form for the stage of the building work that is after excavation of foundation material and before the footings for the building are laid; and\na certificate (a final inspection certificate ) in the approved form for the final stage of the building work;\nthe giving of a certificate of occupancy for a building or structure of another class.\ns 10 prev s 10 om 1996 No. 76 s 3 sch 1\npres s 10 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2016 No. 27 s 40 ; 2020 No. 24 s 153 s ch 1 pt 2\n- (a) carrying out building assessment work, other than a part of building assessment work that, under section 46 , a referral agency may carry out;\n- (b) the giving of a certificate (a compliance certificate ) in the approved form that, other than for aspects of building assessment work that under section 46 must be assessed by a referral agency, states building work complies with the building assessment provisions;\n- (c) for a building development approval—inspecting the building work to decide whether to certify the work;\n- (d) for building work for a single detached class 1a building or a class 10 building or structure, the giving of— (i) a certificate in the approved form for the stage of the building work that is after excavation of foundation material and before the footings for the building are laid; and (ii) a certificate (a final inspection certificate ) in the approved form for the final stage of the building work;\n- (i) a certificate in the approved form for the stage of the building work that is after excavation of foundation material and before the footings for the building are laid; and\n- (ii) a certificate (a final inspection certificate ) in the approved form for the final stage of the building work;\n- (e) the giving of a certificate of occupancy for a building or structure of another class.\n- (i) a certificate in the approved form for the stage of the building work that is after excavation of foundation material and before the footings for the building are laid; and\n- (ii) a certificate (a final inspection certificate ) in the approved form for the final stage of the building work;","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"sec.11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Who is the assessment manager for a building development application","content":"### sec.11 Who is the assessment manager for a building development application\n\nGenerally, the assessment manager for a building development application is the assessment manager for the application under the Planning Act , section 48 (1) .\nHowever, if under section 48 a private certifier (class A) is performing functions for the application, the certifier is the assessment manager for the application.\ns 11 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2009 No. 36 s 872 sch 2 ; 2016 No. 27 s 41\n(sec.11-ssec.1) Generally, the assessment manager for a building development application is the assessment manager for the application under the Planning Act , section 48 (1) .\n(sec.11-ssec.2) However, if under section 48 a private certifier (class A) is performing functions for the application, the certifier is the assessment manager for the application.","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"sec.11A","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.11A\n\ns 11A om 1987 No. 69 s 5","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"sec.12","sectionType":"section","heading":"What is the Building Code of Australia (or BCA )","content":"### sec.12 What is the Building Code of Australia (or BCA )\n\nThe Building Code of Australia (or BCA ) is the document called ‘National Construction Code’, volume 1 and volume 2 (including the Queensland Appendixes) published by the entity known as the Australian Building Codes Board (the board ).\nThe reference to the document called ‘National Construction Code’ in subsection (1) includes the edition of the code as amended from time to time by amendments published by the board.\ns 12 prev s 12 amd 1991 No. 52 s 2 .14; 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nsub 1998 No. 13 s 10\nom 2006 No. 36 s 5\npres s 12 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\nsub 2020 No. 24 s 33\n(sec.12-ssec.1) The Building Code of Australia (or BCA ) is the document called ‘National Construction Code’, volume 1 and volume 2 (including the Queensland Appendixes) published by the entity known as the Australian Building Codes Board (the board ).\n(sec.12-ssec.2) The reference to the document called ‘National Construction Code’ in subsection (1) includes the edition of the code as amended from time to time by amendments published by the board.","sortOrder":17},{"sectionNumber":"sec.12A","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.12A\n\ns 12A om 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.6","sortOrder":18},{"sectionNumber":"sec.12AA","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.12AA\n\ns 12AA om 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.6","sortOrder":19},{"sectionNumber":"sec.12B","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.12B\n\ns 12B sub 1984 No. 45 s 10\namd 1991 No. 52 s 2 .7; 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 10","sortOrder":20},{"sectionNumber":"sec.12BA","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.12BA\n\ns 12BA ins 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.8\namd 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 10","sortOrder":21},{"sectionNumber":"sec.12C","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.12C\n\ns 12C sub 1984 No. 45 s 11\namd 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.9\nom 1998 No. 13 s 10","sortOrder":22},{"sectionNumber":"sec.12D","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.12D\n\ns 12D ins 1981 No. 53 s 6\namd 1984 No. 45 s 12 ; 1991 No. 52 s 2 .10; 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 10","sortOrder":23},{"sectionNumber":"sec.12E","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.12E\n\ns 12E orig s 12E ins 1981 No. 53 s 6\namd 1984 No. 45 s 13 ; 1991 No. 52 s 2 .11; 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 10\nprev s 12E ins 2002 No. 7 s 4\nom 2006 No. 36 s 11","sortOrder":24},{"sectionNumber":"sec.12F","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.12F\n\ns 12F orig s 12F ins 1981 No. 53 s 6\namd 1984 No. 45 s 14 ; 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.12\nom 1998 No. 13 s 10\nprev s 12F ins 2002 No. 7 s 4\nom 2006 No. 36 s 11","sortOrder":25},{"sectionNumber":"sec.12G","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.12G\n\ns 12G ins 1981 No. 53 s 6\namd 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.13\nom 1998 No. 13 s 10","sortOrder":26},{"sectionNumber":"sec.12K","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.12K\n\ns 12K ins 2002 No. 7 s 4\namd 2005 No. 14 s 2 sch\nom 2006 No. 36 s 16","sortOrder":27},{"sectionNumber":"sec.12Q","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.12Q\n\ns 12Q ins 2002 No. 7 s 4\namd 2006 No. 11 s 84\nom 2006 No. 36 s 22","sortOrder":28},{"sectionNumber":"sec.13","sectionType":"section","heading":"What is the Queensland Development Code (or QDC )","content":"### sec.13 What is the Queensland Development Code (or QDC )\n\nThe Queensland Development Code (or QDC ) is the parts, or aspects of the parts, of the document called ‘Queensland Development Code’ that are prescribed by regulation.\nA regulation made under this section must state the day on which the part or aspect of the part takes effect.\nThe chief executive must publish the Queensland Development Code on the department’s website.\ns 13 prev s 13 ins 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nsub 1998 No. 13 s 12\namd 2002 No. 77 s 165\nom 2006 No. 36 s 27\npres s 13 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\nsub 2020 No. 24 s 34\n(sec.13-ssec.1) The Queensland Development Code (or QDC ) is the parts, or aspects of the parts, of the document called ‘Queensland Development Code’ that are prescribed by regulation.\n(sec.13-ssec.2) A regulation made under this section must state the day on which the part or aspect of the part takes effect.\n(sec.13-ssec.3) The chief executive must publish the Queensland Development Code on the department’s website.","sortOrder":29},{"sectionNumber":"sec.14","sectionType":"section","heading":"When building work complies with the BCA or QDC","content":"### sec.14 When building work complies with the BCA or QDC\n\nThis section applies if in this Act there is a reference to building work complying with—\nthe BCA or QDC; or\nthe building assessment provisions to the extent they include the BCA and QDC.\nBuilding work complies with the BCA or QDC (the code ) only if it complies with all relevant performance requirements under the code.\nFor subsection (2) , the building work complies with a relevant performance requirement only if it achieves a relevant building solution under the code for the requirement.\nFor subsection (3) , a relevant building solution is achieved for a performance requirement only by—\ncomplying with the following (the relevant requirement )—\nif the code is the BCA—the relevant deemed-to-satisfy provisions under the BCA for the performance requirement;\nif the code is the QDC—the relevant acceptable solution under the QDC for the performance requirement; or\nformulating a performance solution that—\ncomplies with the performance requirement; or\nis shown to be at least equivalent to the relevant requirement; or\na combination of paragraphs (a) and (b) .\ns 14 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2020 No. 24 s 153 s ch 1 pt 2\n(sec.14-ssec.1) This section applies if in this Act there is a reference to building work complying with— the BCA or QDC; or the building assessment provisions to the extent they include the BCA and QDC.\n(sec.14-ssec.2) Building work complies with the BCA or QDC (the code ) only if it complies with all relevant performance requirements under the code.\n(sec.14-ssec.3) For subsection (2) , the building work complies with a relevant performance requirement only if it achieves a relevant building solution under the code for the requirement.\n(sec.14-ssec.4) For subsection (3) , a relevant building solution is achieved for a performance requirement only by— complying with the following (the relevant requirement )— if the code is the BCA—the relevant deemed-to-satisfy provisions under the BCA for the performance requirement; if the code is the QDC—the relevant acceptable solution under the QDC for the performance requirement; or formulating a performance solution that— complies with the performance requirement; or is shown to be at least equivalent to the relevant requirement; or a combination of paragraphs (a) and (b) .\n- (a) the BCA or QDC; or\n- (b) the building assessment provisions to the extent they include the BCA and QDC.\n- (a) complying with the following (the relevant requirement )— (i) if the code is the BCA—the relevant deemed-to-satisfy provisions under the BCA for the performance requirement; (ii) if the code is the QDC—the relevant acceptable solution under the QDC for the performance requirement; or\n- (i) if the code is the BCA—the relevant deemed-to-satisfy provisions under the BCA for the performance requirement;\n- (ii) if the code is the QDC—the relevant acceptable solution under the QDC for the performance requirement; or\n- (b) formulating a performance solution that— (i) complies with the performance requirement; or (ii) is shown to be at least equivalent to the relevant requirement; or\n- (i) complies with the performance requirement; or\n- (ii) is shown to be at least equivalent to the relevant requirement; or\n- (c) a combination of paragraphs (a) and (b) .\n- (i) if the code is the BCA—the relevant deemed-to-satisfy provisions under the BCA for the performance requirement;\n- (ii) if the code is the QDC—the relevant acceptable solution under the QDC for the performance requirement; or\n- (i) complies with the performance requirement; or\n- (ii) is shown to be at least equivalent to the relevant requirement; or","sortOrder":30},{"sectionNumber":"sec.14A","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.14A\n\ns 14A om 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.15","sortOrder":31},{"sectionNumber":"sec.14B","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.14B\n\ns 14B om 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.15","sortOrder":32},{"sectionNumber":"sec.14C","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.14C\n\ns 14C om 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.15","sortOrder":33},{"sectionNumber":"sec.14D","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.14D\n\ns 14D om 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.15","sortOrder":34},{"sectionNumber":"sec.14E","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.14E\n\ns 14E om 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.15","sortOrder":35},{"sectionNumber":"sec.14F","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.14F\n\ns 14F om 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.15","sortOrder":36},{"sectionNumber":"sec.14G","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.14G\n\ns 14G om 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.15","sortOrder":37},{"sectionNumber":"ch.1-pt.2-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Other references","content":"## Other references","sortOrder":38},{"sectionNumber":"sec.15","sectionType":"section","heading":"References to changed BCA or QDC provision","content":"### sec.15 References to changed BCA or QDC provision\n\nSection 14H of the Acts Interpretation Act 1954 applies to a reference to the BCA or QDC as if the reference were a reference to a law.\ns 15 prev s 15 amd 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.17\nom 1998 No. 13 s 11\npres s 15 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5","sortOrder":39},{"sectionNumber":"sec.16","sectionType":"section","heading":"Reference in Act to applicants, development, assessment managers, referral agencies, building work or building certifiers","content":"### sec.16 Reference in Act to applicants, development, assessment managers, referral agencies, building work or building certifiers\n\nIn a provision of this Act about a building development application, a reference to any of the following persons or matters is a reference to the person or matter stated for the referred person or matter—\nthe applicant—the person who made the application;\nbuilding work—building work to which the application relates;\nthe building—the building to which the application relates;\nthe development—the development to which the application relates;\nthe assessment manager—\nif the application is a development application—the assessment manager for the application; or\nif the application is a change application—the responsible entity for the application;\na referral agency—a referral agency for the application;\nthe decision notice—the decision notice for the application.\nIn a provision of this Act about a building development approval, a reference to any of the following persons or matters is a reference to the person or matter stated for the referred person or matter—\nthe applicant—the person who applied for the approval;\nbuilding work—building work the subject of the approval;\nthe building—the building the subject of the approval;\nthe development—the development the subject of the approval;\nthe building certifier—the building certifier who performed, or is performing, building certifying functions for the relevant building development application or the approval.\nIn a provision of this Act about a building or building work a reference to any of the following persons or matters is a reference to the person or matter stated for the referred person or matter—\nthe building development approval—each building development approval to which the building or building work is subject;\nthe assessment manager—the assessment manager or responsible entity for the building development application for the building development approval to which the building or building work is subject.\ns 16 prev s 16 amd 1979 No. 69 s 4 (2) ; 1984 No. 45 s 16 ; 1991 No. 52 s 2 .18; 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 11\npres s 16 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2016 No. 27 s 42\n(sec.16-ssec.1) In a provision of this Act about a building development application, a reference to any of the following persons or matters is a reference to the person or matter stated for the referred person or matter— the applicant—the person who made the application; building work—building work to which the application relates; the building—the building to which the application relates; the development—the development to which the application relates; the assessment manager— if the application is a development application—the assessment manager for the application; or if the application is a change application—the responsible entity for the application; a referral agency—a referral agency for the application; the decision notice—the decision notice for the application.\n(sec.16-ssec.2) In a provision of this Act about a building development approval, a reference to any of the following persons or matters is a reference to the person or matter stated for the referred person or matter— the applicant—the person who applied for the approval; building work—building work the subject of the approval; the building—the building the subject of the approval; the development—the development the subject of the approval; the building certifier—the building certifier who performed, or is performing, building certifying functions for the relevant building development application or the approval.\n(sec.16-ssec.3) In a provision of this Act about a building or building work a reference to any of the following persons or matters is a reference to the person or matter stated for the referred person or matter— the building development approval—each building development approval to which the building or building work is subject; the assessment manager—the assessment manager or responsible entity for the building development application for the building development approval to which the building or building work is subject.\n- (a) the applicant—the person who made the application;\n- (b) building work—building work to which the application relates;\n- (c) the building—the building to which the application relates;\n- (d) the development—the development to which the application relates;\n- (e) the assessment manager— (i) if the application is a development application—the assessment manager for the application; or (ii) if the application is a change application—the responsible entity for the application;\n- (i) if the application is a development application—the assessment manager for the application; or\n- (ii) if the application is a change application—the responsible entity for the application;\n- (f) a referral agency—a referral agency for the application;\n- (g) the decision notice—the decision notice for the application.\n- (i) if the application is a development application—the assessment manager for the application; or\n- (ii) if the application is a change application—the responsible entity for the application;\n- (a) the applicant—the person who applied for the approval;\n- (b) building work—building work the subject of the approval;\n- (c) the building—the building the subject of the approval;\n- (d) the development—the development the subject of the approval;\n- (e) the building certifier—the building certifier who performed, or is performing, building certifying functions for the relevant building development application or the approval.\n- (a) the building development approval—each building development approval to which the building or building work is subject;\n- (b) the assessment manager—the assessment manager or responsible entity for the building development application for the building development approval to which the building or building work is subject.","sortOrder":40},{"sectionNumber":"sec.17","sectionType":"section","heading":"Reference in Act to local government","content":"### sec.17 Reference in Act to local government\n\nIn a provision of this Act, a reference to a local government, for any of the following matters, means the local government for the area stated for the matter—\na building or proposed building—the area in which the building is, or is proposed to be, situated;\nbuilding work or other work—the area in which the work is, or is proposed to be, carried out;\na building development application or development approval—the area in which the building work is, or is proposed to be, carried out;\na regulated pool—the area in which the pool is situated.\ns 17 prev s 17 om 1998 No. 13 s 11\npres s 17 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2010 No. 21 s 6\n- (a) a building or proposed building—the area in which the building is, or is proposed to be, situated;\n- (b) building work or other work—the area in which the work is, or is proposed to be, carried out;\n- (c) a building development application or development approval—the area in which the building work is, or is proposed to be, carried out;\n- (d) a regulated pool—the area in which the pool is situated.","sortOrder":41},{"sectionNumber":"sec.18","sectionType":"section","heading":"Reference to local government in provision about building development application","content":"### sec.18 Reference to local government in provision about building development application\n\nIf—\na provision of this Act about a building development application refers to the local government; and\nunder the Planning Act , an entity other than the local government or a private certifier is the assessment manager;\nthe provision applies as if the reference to the local government were a reference to the entity.\ns 18 prev s 18 amd 1984 No. 114 s 9 ; 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.19\nom 1998 No. 13 s 11\npres s 18 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2009 No. 36 s 872 sch 2 ; 2016 No. 27 s 43\n- (a) a provision of this Act about a building development application refers to the local government; and\n- (b) under the Planning Act , an entity other than the local government or a private certifier is the assessment manager;","sortOrder":42},{"sectionNumber":"sec.19","sectionType":"section","heading":"Reference to a proposed building or structure","content":"### sec.19 Reference to a proposed building or structure\n\nIn this Act—\na reference to a building or structure includes a reference to a proposed building or structure; and\na reference to the owner of a building or structure is a reference to the person who, if the proposed building or structure were completed, would be its owner; and\na reference to the use of a proposed building or structure is a reference to its proposed use on its completion.\ns 19 prev s 19 amd 1991 No. 52 s 2 .20; 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 11\npres s 19 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\n- (a) a reference to a building or structure includes a reference to a proposed building or structure; and\n- (b) a reference to the owner of a building or structure is a reference to the person who, if the proposed building or structure were completed, would be its owner; and\n- (c) a reference to the use of a proposed building or structure is a reference to its proposed use on its completion.","sortOrder":43},{"sectionNumber":"sec.19A","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.19A\n\ns 19A ins 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.21\nom 1998 No. 13 s 11","sortOrder":44},{"sectionNumber":"sec.19B","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.19B\n\ns 19B ins 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.21\namd 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 11","sortOrder":45},{"sectionNumber":"sec.19C","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.19C\n\ns 19C ins 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.22\nom 1998 No. 13 s 11","sortOrder":46},{"sectionNumber":"sec.19D","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.19D\n\ns 19D ins 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.22\nom 1998 No. 13 s 11","sortOrder":47},{"sectionNumber":"sec.19E","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.19E\n\ns 19E ins 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.22\nom 1998 No. 13 s 11","sortOrder":48},{"sectionNumber":"ch.3-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Requirements for supporting documents","content":"# Requirements for supporting documents","sortOrder":49},{"sectionNumber":"sec.23","sectionType":"section","heading":"Operation of pt 1","content":"### sec.23 Operation of pt 1\n\nThis part imposes requirements for documents ( supporting documents ) that under the Planning Act are given or required to be given for a building development application.\ns 23 prev s 23 amd 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.26\nom 1998 No. 13 s 11\npres s 23 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2009 No. 36 s 872 sch 2","sortOrder":50},{"sectionNumber":"sec.24","sectionType":"section","heading":"Required information for supporting documents","content":"### sec.24 Required information for supporting documents\n\nEach supporting document must—\nstate the following details of the person who prepared them—\nthe person’s name;\nif the person is a designated person—the person’s registration or licence number as a designated person; or\nbe accompanied by another document that—\nstates the information mentioned in paragraph (a) ; and\nidentifies each supporting document.\nIn this section—\ndesignated person means a person who—\nis an architect under the Architects Act 2002 ; or\nis a licensed builder; or\nunder the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991 , holds a licence of any of the following classes—\nbuilding design—low rise;\nbuilding design—medium rise;\nbuilding design—open; or\nis a registered professional engineer under the Professional Engineers Act 2002 .\ns 24 prev s 24 om 1998 No. 13 s 11\npres s 24 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2013 No. 38 s 14 sch 1\n(sec.24-ssec.1) Each supporting document must— state the following details of the person who prepared them— the person’s name; if the person is a designated person—the person’s registration or licence number as a designated person; or be accompanied by another document that— states the information mentioned in paragraph (a) ; and identifies each supporting document.\n(sec.24-ssec.2) In this section— designated person means a person who— is an architect under the Architects Act 2002 ; or is a licensed builder; or under the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991 , holds a licence of any of the following classes— building design—low rise; building design—medium rise; building design—open; or is a registered professional engineer under the Professional Engineers Act 2002 .\n- (a) state the following details of the person who prepared them— (i) the person’s name; (ii) if the person is a designated person—the person’s registration or licence number as a designated person; or\n- (i) the person’s name;\n- (ii) if the person is a designated person—the person’s registration or licence number as a designated person; or\n- (b) be accompanied by another document that— (i) states the information mentioned in paragraph (a) ; and (ii) identifies each supporting document.\n- (i) states the information mentioned in paragraph (a) ; and\n- (ii) identifies each supporting document.\n- (i) the person’s name;\n- (ii) if the person is a designated person—the person’s registration or licence number as a designated person; or\n- (i) states the information mentioned in paragraph (a) ; and\n- (ii) identifies each supporting document.\n- (a) is an architect under the Architects Act 2002 ; or\n- (b) is a licensed builder; or\n- (c) under the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991 , holds a licence of any of the following classes— (i) building design—low rise; (ii) building design—medium rise; (iii) building design—open; or\n- (i) building design—low rise;\n- (ii) building design—medium rise;\n- (iii) building design—open; or\n- (d) is a registered professional engineer under the Professional Engineers Act 2002 .\n- (i) building design—low rise;\n- (ii) building design—medium rise;\n- (iii) building design—open; or","sortOrder":51},{"sectionNumber":"sec.25","sectionType":"section","heading":"General requirements for supporting documents","content":"### sec.25 General requirements for supporting documents\n\nEach supporting document must on its face demonstrate that the carrying out of the building work will comply with the building assessment provisions.\nEach supporting document must state each of the following—\nwhether any of the following (a relevant authorisation ) is necessary for the application—\nthe consent of a registered easement or statutory covenant holder mentioned in section 65 (1) ;\na development permit, PDA development permit, preliminary approval or referral agency’s response mentioned in section 83 (1) ;\nif the application relates to a relevant authorisation that has not lapsed or been withdrawn—how the application is consistent with the authorisation;\nif the application relates to development mentioned in section 84 (2) (a) (i) that may affect the position, height or form of the building work—how the building work is consistent with the provisions mentioned in section 84 (2) (c) (i) ;\nif the application relates to development mentioned in section 84 (2) (a) (ii) that may affect the position, height or form of the building work—how the building work is consistent with the provisions mentioned in section 84 (2) (c) (ii) ;\nif the application requires site works—\nif they are assessable development—how they comply with the building assessment provisions; or\nif they are accepted building work—their location and type.\ns 25 prev s 25 amd 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.27\nom 1998 No. 13 s 11\npres s 25 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2009 No. 36 s 872 sch 2 ; 2012 No. 3 s 132 sch ; 2013 No. 5 s 94 sch ; 2017 No. 12 s 7 ; 2016 No. 27 s 49 (amd 2017 No. 12 s 64 ); 2019 No. 11 s 6\n(sec.25-ssec.1) Each supporting document must on its face demonstrate that the carrying out of the building work will comply with the building assessment provisions.\n(sec.25-ssec.2) Each supporting document must state each of the following— whether any of the following (a relevant authorisation ) is necessary for the application— the consent of a registered easement or statutory covenant holder mentioned in section 65 (1) ; a development permit, PDA development permit, preliminary approval or referral agency’s response mentioned in section 83 (1) ; if the application relates to a relevant authorisation that has not lapsed or been withdrawn—how the application is consistent with the authorisation; if the application relates to development mentioned in section 84 (2) (a) (i) that may affect the position, height or form of the building work—how the building work is consistent with the provisions mentioned in section 84 (2) (c) (i) ; if the application relates to development mentioned in section 84 (2) (a) (ii) that may affect the position, height or form of the building work—how the building work is consistent with the provisions mentioned in section 84 (2) (c) (ii) ; if the application requires site works— if they are assessable development—how they comply with the building assessment provisions; or if they are accepted building work—their location and type.\n- (a) whether any of the following (a relevant authorisation ) is necessary for the application— (i) the consent of a registered easement or statutory covenant holder mentioned in section 65 (1) ; (ii) a development permit, PDA development permit, preliminary approval or referral agency’s response mentioned in section 83 (1) ;\n- (i) the consent of a registered easement or statutory covenant holder mentioned in section 65 (1) ;\n- (ii) a development permit, PDA development permit, preliminary approval or referral agency’s response mentioned in section 83 (1) ;\n- (b) if the application relates to a relevant authorisation that has not lapsed or been withdrawn—how the application is consistent with the authorisation;\n- (c) if the application relates to development mentioned in section 84 (2) (a) (i) that may affect the position, height or form of the building work—how the building work is consistent with the provisions mentioned in section 84 (2) (c) (i) ;\n- (d) if the application relates to development mentioned in section 84 (2) (a) (ii) that may affect the position, height or form of the building work—how the building work is consistent with the provisions mentioned in section 84 (2) (c) (ii) ;\n- (e) if the application requires site works— (i) if they are assessable development—how they comply with the building assessment provisions; or (ii) if they are accepted building work—their location and type.\n- (i) if they are assessable development—how they comply with the building assessment provisions; or\n- (ii) if they are accepted building work—their location and type.\n- (i) the consent of a registered easement or statutory covenant holder mentioned in section 65 (1) ;\n- (ii) a development permit, PDA development permit, preliminary approval or referral agency’s response mentioned in section 83 (1) ;\n- (i) if they are assessable development—how they comply with the building assessment provisions; or\n- (ii) if they are accepted building work—their location and type.","sortOrder":52},{"sectionNumber":"sec.26","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirements if performance solution used","content":"### sec.26 Requirements if performance solution used\n\nIf a performance solution is used in the supporting documents, the documents must—\nstate—\nthe performance requirements with which the building work purports to comply; and\nhow the building work complies with the performance requirements; and\ncontain details of—\nhow the performance solution is different from the relevant deemed-to-satisfy provisions under the BCA or acceptable solutions under the QDC; and\ninspection or test results and other documents or information relied on to prepare the application.\ns 26 prev s 26 sub 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.28\nom 1998 No. 13 s 11\npres s 26 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2020 No. 24 s 153 s ch 1 pt 2\n- (a) state— (i) the performance requirements with which the building work purports to comply; and (ii) how the building work complies with the performance requirements; and\n- (i) the performance requirements with which the building work purports to comply; and\n- (ii) how the building work complies with the performance requirements; and\n- (b) contain details of— (i) how the performance solution is different from the relevant deemed-to-satisfy provisions under the BCA or acceptable solutions under the QDC; and (ii) inspection or test results and other documents or information relied on to prepare the application.\n- (i) how the performance solution is different from the relevant deemed-to-satisfy provisions under the BCA or acceptable solutions under the QDC; and\n- (ii) inspection or test results and other documents or information relied on to prepare the application.\n- (i) the performance requirements with which the building work purports to comply; and\n- (ii) how the building work complies with the performance requirements; and\n- (i) how the performance solution is different from the relevant deemed-to-satisfy provisions under the BCA or acceptable solutions under the QDC; and\n- (ii) inspection or test results and other documents or information relied on to prepare the application.","sortOrder":53},{"sectionNumber":"ch.3-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Other requirements","content":"# Other requirements","sortOrder":54},{"sectionNumber":"sec.27","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application for building work for budget accommodation building","content":"### sec.27 Application for building work for budget accommodation building\n\nA building development application for a budget accommodation building must be accompanied by a fire safety management plan that will, after the building work is carried out, comply with the Fire Services Act 1990 , section 146S .\ns 27 prev s 27 amd 1991 No. 52 s 2 .29; 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 11\npres s 27 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2014 No. 17 s 184 sch 1 pt 2 ; 2024 No. 22 s 92 sch 1","sortOrder":55},{"sectionNumber":"sec.28","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application to build regulated pool","content":"### sec.28 Application to build regulated pool\n\nA building development application for the construction of a regulated pool must also be for the construction of barriers, including any fencing, for the pool.\ns 28 orig s 28 sub 1978 No. 47 s 8\namd 1984 No. 114 s 10\nom 1998 No. 13 s 11\nprev s 28 ins 1998 No. 13 s 19\nsub 2002 No. 77 s 168\nom 2006 No. 36 s 38\npres s 28 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\nsub 2010 No. 35 s 11","sortOrder":56},{"sectionNumber":"sec.28A","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.28A\n\ns 28A orig s 28A ins 1978 No. 47 s 9\nom 1998 No. 13 s 11\nprev s 28A ins 2002 No. 77 s 169\nom 2006 No. 36 s 38","sortOrder":57},{"sectionNumber":"sec.29","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application must include required site works","content":"### sec.29 Application must include required site works\n\nA building development application must include any site works that, under the building assessment provisions, must be carried out as part of or for the development.\ns 29 orig s 29 amd 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.3\nom 1998 No. 13 s 11\nprev s 29 ins 1998 No. 13 s 19\namd 1998 No. 31 s 62\nsub 2002 No. 77 s 171\nom 2006 No. 36 s 38\npres s 29 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5","sortOrder":58},{"sectionNumber":"sec.29A","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.29A\n\ns 29A ins 2002 No. 77 s 172\nom 2006 No. 36 s 38","sortOrder":59},{"sectionNumber":"ch.4-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Laws and other documents applying to building work","content":"# Laws and other documents applying to building work","sortOrder":60},{"sectionNumber":"ch.4-pt.1-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"General provisions about the laws and documents applying to building work","content":"## General provisions about the laws and documents applying to building work","sortOrder":61},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30","sectionType":"section","heading":"Meaning of building assessment provisions","content":"### sec.30 Meaning of building assessment provisions\n\nThe following laws and other documents are the building assessment provisions —\nchapter 3 and this chapter;\nthe fire safety standard;\nthe fire safety standard (RCB);\nany provisions of a regulation made under this Act relating to building assessment work or accepted building work;\nany relevant local law, local planning instrument or resolution made under section 32 or any relevant provision under section 33 ;\nthe BCA;\nsubject to section 33 , the QDC.\ns 30 orig s 30 amd 1988 No. 52 s 44 sch 3 ; 1991 No. 52 s 2 .31; 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 11\nprev s 30 ins 1998 No. 13 s 19\nsub 1998 No. 31 s 63 ; 2002 No. 77 s 173\nom 2006 No. 36 s 38\npres s 30 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2011 No. 27 s 226 ; 2012 No. 3 s 6 ; 2016 No. 27 s 53\n- (a) chapter 3 and this chapter;\n- (b) the fire safety standard;\n- (c) the fire safety standard (RCB);\n- (d) any provisions of a regulation made under this Act relating to building assessment work or accepted building work;\n- (e) any relevant local law, local planning instrument or resolution made under section 32 or any relevant provision under section 33 ;\n- (f) the BCA;\n- (g) subject to section 33 , the QDC.","sortOrder":62},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30A","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.30A\n\ns 30A orig s 30A ins 1978 No. 47 s 10\namd 1984 No. 45 s 18 ; 1991 No. 52 s 2 .32; 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 11\nprev s 30A ins 2002 No. 77 s 173\nom 2006 No. 36 s 38","sortOrder":63},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30B","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.30B\n\ns 30B orig s 30B ins 1978 No. 47 s 10\nsub 1981 No. 53 s 7\namd 1984 No. 45 s 19 ; 1984 No. 114 s 11 ; 1987 No. 69 s 7 ; 1991 No. 52 s 2 .33; 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 11\nprev s 30B ins 2002 No. 77 s 173 (amd 2003 No. 30 s 169 sch 1 )\namd 2005 No. 14 s 2 sch\nom 2006 No. 36 s 38","sortOrder":64},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30BA","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.30BA\n\ns 30BA ins 1984 No. 114 s 12\nsub 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 11","sortOrder":65},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30BB","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.30BB\n\ns 30BB ins 1984 No. 114 s 12\namd 1991 No. 52 s 2 .34; 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 11","sortOrder":66},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30BC","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.30BC\n\ns 30BC ins 1984 No. 114 s 12\namd 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 11","sortOrder":67},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30BD","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.30BD\n\ns 30BD ins 1984 No. 114 s 12\namd 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.35\nom 1998 No. 13 s 11","sortOrder":68},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30BE","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.30BE\n\ns 30BE ins 1984 No. 114 s 12\nom 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch","sortOrder":69},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30BF","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.30BF\n\ns 30BF ins 1984 No. 114 s 12\namd 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 11","sortOrder":70},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30BG","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.30BG\n\ns 30BG ins 1987 No. 69 s 8\namd 1991 No. 52 s 2 .36; amd 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch ; 1995 No. 57 s 4 sch 2\nom 1998 No. 13 s 11","sortOrder":71},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30BH","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.30BH\n\ns 30BH ins 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.37\namd 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 11","sortOrder":72},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30C","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.30C\n\ns 30C orig s 30C ins 1981 No. 53 s 8\namd 1984 No. 45 s 20 ; 1984 No. 114 s 13 ; 1991 No. 52 s 2 .38; 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 11\nprev s 30C ins 2002 No. 77 s 173\nom 2006 No. 36 s 38","sortOrder":73},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30D","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.30D\n\ns 30D ins 1981 No. 53 s 9\namd 1984 No. 45 s 21 ; 193 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 11","sortOrder":74},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30E","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.30E\n\ns 30E ins 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 12","sortOrder":75},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30F","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.30F\n\ns 30F ins 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 12","sortOrder":76},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30I","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.30I\n\ns 30I ins 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 12","sortOrder":77},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30J","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.30J\n\ns 30J ins 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 12","sortOrder":78},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30K","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.30K\n\ns 30K ins 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 12","sortOrder":79},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30L","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.30L\n\ns 30L ins 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 12","sortOrder":80},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30M","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.30M\n\ns 30M ins 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\namd 1995 No. 50 s 3 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 12","sortOrder":81},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30O","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.30O\n\ns 30O ins 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 12","sortOrder":82},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30P","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.30P\n\ns 30P ins 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 12","sortOrder":83},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30Q","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.30Q\n\ns 30Q ins 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 12","sortOrder":84},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30R","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.30R\n\ns 30R ins 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 12","sortOrder":85},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30T","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.30T\n\ns 30T ins 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 12","sortOrder":86},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30Y","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.30Y\n\ns 30Y ins 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 12","sortOrder":87},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30Z","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.30Z\n\ns 30Z ins 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 12","sortOrder":88},{"sectionNumber":"sec.31","sectionType":"section","heading":"Building assessment provisions are assessment benchmarks for Planning Act","content":"### sec.31 Building assessment provisions are assessment benchmarks for Planning Act\n\nEach of the building assessment provisions is an assessment benchmark for the Planning Act for the assessment of building work that is assessable development under section 20 .\nHowever, for the assessment of the building work under the Planning Act , the building assessment provisions are subject to—\nhow, under this division, the provisions apply to the work; and\nany variation of them under division 2 .\nThe effect of a building assessment provision mentioned in section 30 (a) to (d) , (f) or (g) can not be changed under a local law, local planning instrument or local government resolution.\nA local law, local planning instrument or local government resolution must not include provisions about building work, to the extent a building assessment provision mentioned in subsection (3) applies to the building work.\nTo the extent a local law, local planning instrument or local government resolution does not comply with subsection (4) , the local law, local planning instrument or local government resolution is of no effect.\nSubsections (3) to (5) are subject to sections 32 and 33 .\ns 31 orig s 31 amd 1978 No. 47 s 12 ; 1981 No. 53 s 11 ; 1984 No. 45 s 22 ; 1987 No. 69 s 9 ; 1991 No. 52 s 2 .39; 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 13\nprev s 31 ins 1998 No. 13 s 19\namd 2002 No. 77 s 174\nom 2006 No. 36 s 38\npres s 31 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2009 No. 36 s 872 sch 2 ; 2012 No. 3 s 7 ; 2016 No. 27 s 54\n(sec.31-ssec.1) Each of the building assessment provisions is an assessment benchmark for the Planning Act for the assessment of building work that is assessable development under section 20 .\n(sec.31-ssec.2) However, for the assessment of the building work under the Planning Act , the building assessment provisions are subject to— how, under this division, the provisions apply to the work; and any variation of them under division 2 .\n(sec.31-ssec.3) The effect of a building assessment provision mentioned in section 30 (a) to (d) , (f) or (g) can not be changed under a local law, local planning instrument or local government resolution.\n(sec.31-ssec.4) A local law, local planning instrument or local government resolution must not include provisions about building work, to the extent a building assessment provision mentioned in subsection (3) applies to the building work.\n(sec.31-ssec.5) To the extent a local law, local planning instrument or local government resolution does not comply with subsection (4) , the local law, local planning instrument or local government resolution is of no effect.\n(sec.31-ssec.6) Subsections (3) to (5) are subject to sections 32 and 33 .\n- (a) how, under this division, the provisions apply to the work; and\n- (b) any variation of them under division 2 .","sortOrder":89},{"sectionNumber":"sec.32","sectionType":"section","heading":"Local laws, local planning instruments and local government resolutions that may form part of the building assessment provisions","content":"### sec.32 Local laws, local planning instruments and local government resolutions that may form part of the building assessment provisions\n\nA local government may make or amend—\na local planning instrument that designates, for the BCA or QDC, matters prescribed under a regulation; or\ndesignated bush fire prone areas for the BCA\na provision of a local law or planning scheme or a resolution about an aspect of, or matter related or incidental to, building work prescribed under a regulation; or\nswimming pool fencing or land liable to flooding\nalternative provisions under section 33 .\ns 32 orig s 32 amd 1978 No. 47 s 13 ; 1984 No. 45 s 23 ; 1987 No. 69 s 10 ; 1991 No. 52 s 2 .40; 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 13\nprev s 32 ins 1998 No. 13 s 19\nsub 2002 No. 77 s 175\nom 2006 No. 36 s 38\npres s 32 ins 1998 No. 13 s 10\nsub 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2009 No. 36 s 872 sch 2 ; 2012 No. 3 s 8\n- (a) a local planning instrument that designates, for the BCA or QDC, matters prescribed under a regulation; or Example of a matter that may be prescribed— designated bush fire prone areas for the BCA\n- (b) a provision of a local law or planning scheme or a resolution about an aspect of, or matter related or incidental to, building work prescribed under a regulation; or Examples of aspects that may be prescribed— swimming pool fencing or land liable to flooding\n- (c) alternative provisions under section 33 .","sortOrder":90},{"sectionNumber":"sec.32A","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.32A\n\ns 32A ins 2002 No. 77 s 175\nom 2006 No. 36 s 38","sortOrder":91},{"sectionNumber":"sec.32B","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.32B\n\ns 32B ins 2002 No. 77 s 175\nom 2006 No. 36 s 38","sortOrder":92},{"sectionNumber":"sec.33","sectionType":"section","heading":"Alternative provisions to QDC residential design and siting provisions for particular buildings","content":"### sec.33 Alternative provisions to QDC residential design and siting provisions for particular buildings\n\nThis section applies for work ( relevant work ) that—\nis building assessment work or accepted building work; and\nis for a relevant building or a class 10 building or structure located on the same allotment as a single detached class 1 building.\nA planning scheme or PDA instrument may include provisions ( alternative provisions ) that, for relevant work, are alternative or different to the QDC residential design and siting provisions.\nHowever, a planning scheme or PDA instrument may include alternative provisions only if the provisions are a qualitative statement or quantifiable standard.\nIf there are alternative provisions for relevant work, the QDC residential design and siting provisions only apply to the extent the alternative provisions do not apply to the work.\nAlternative provisions can not be made other than under a planning scheme or PDA instrument.\nIn this section—\nPDA instrument means a relevant development instrument for a priority development area, made under the Economic Development Act 2012 .\nqualitative statement means a statement about a performance or outcome sought to be achieved when applicable buildings or structures are completed.\nquantifiable standard means a standard that achieves a performance or outcome sought under a qualitative statement.\nrelevant building means a building that is—\na single detached class 1 building; or\na building of a class and type prescribed by regulation.\ns 33 prev s 33 amd 1984 No. 45 s 24 ; 1987 No. 69 s 11 ; 1991 No. 52 s 2 .41; 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 13\npres s 33 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2012 No. 3 s 9 ; 2012 No. 43 s 221 sch 1 ; 2016 No. 27 s 55 ; 2020 No. 24 s 36\n(sec.33-ssec.1) This section applies for work ( relevant work ) that— is building assessment work or accepted building work; and is for a relevant building or a class 10 building or structure located on the same allotment as a single detached class 1 building.\n(sec.33-ssec.2) A planning scheme or PDA instrument may include provisions ( alternative provisions ) that, for relevant work, are alternative or different to the QDC residential design and siting provisions.\n(sec.33-ssec.3) However, a planning scheme or PDA instrument may include alternative provisions only if the provisions are a qualitative statement or quantifiable standard.\n(sec.33-ssec.4) If there are alternative provisions for relevant work, the QDC residential design and siting provisions only apply to the extent the alternative provisions do not apply to the work.\n(sec.33-ssec.5) Alternative provisions can not be made other than under a planning scheme or PDA instrument.\n(sec.33-ssec.6) In this section— PDA instrument means a relevant development instrument for a priority development area, made under the Economic Development Act 2012 . qualitative statement means a statement about a performance or outcome sought to be achieved when applicable buildings or structures are completed. quantifiable standard means a standard that achieves a performance or outcome sought under a qualitative statement. relevant building means a building that is— a single detached class 1 building; or a building of a class and type prescribed by regulation.\n- (a) is building assessment work or accepted building work; and\n- (b) is for a relevant building or a class 10 building or structure located on the same allotment as a single detached class 1 building.\n- (a) a single detached class 1 building; or\n- (b) a building of a class and type prescribed by regulation.","sortOrder":93},{"sectionNumber":"sec.34","sectionType":"section","heading":"Relationship between IDAS and other building assessment provisions","content":"### sec.34 Relationship between IDAS and other building assessment provisions\n\ns 34 orig s 34 amd 1991 No. 52 s 2 .42; 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 13\nprev s 34 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\nom 2016 No. 27 s 56","sortOrder":94},{"sectionNumber":"sec.34A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Decision for building development application that complies with building assessment provisions","content":"### sec.34A Decision for building development application that complies with building assessment provisions\n\nThis section applies subject to section 83 and the Planning Act , chapter 3 .\nIf the assessment manager for a building development application is satisfied the application complies with the building assessment provisions, the assessment manager must approve the application.\ns 34A ins 2009 No. 36 s 872 sch 2\namd 2016 No. 27 s 57\n(sec.34A-ssec.1) This section applies subject to section 83 and the Planning Act , chapter 3 .\n(sec.34A-ssec.2) If the assessment manager for a building development application is satisfied the application complies with the building assessment provisions, the assessment manager must approve the application.","sortOrder":95},{"sectionNumber":"sec.35","sectionType":"section","heading":"Relationship between the BCA and the QDC","content":"### sec.35 Relationship between the BCA and the QDC\n\nIf the BCA is inconsistent with a part of the QDC, the part prevails to the extent of the inconsistency.\ns 35 prev s 35 amd 1981 No. 53 s 12 ; 1984 No. 45 s 25 ; 1991 No. 52 s 2 .43; 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 13\npres s 35 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5","sortOrder":96},{"sectionNumber":"sec.35A","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.35A\n\ns 35A ins 1981 No. 53 s 13\namd 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.44\nom 1998 No. 13 s 13","sortOrder":97},{"sectionNumber":"sec.36","sectionType":"section","heading":"When building assessment provisions must be applied","content":"### sec.36 When building assessment provisions must be applied\n\nThis section applies subject to sections 37 and 61 .\nBuilding assessment work, other than building assessment work carried out under section 46 , must comply with the building assessment provisions in force when the application is approved.\ns 36 prev s 36 amd 1991 No. 52 s 2 .45; 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 13\npres s 36 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\n(sec.36-ssec.1) This section applies subject to sections 37 and 61 .\n(sec.36-ssec.2) Building assessment work, other than building assessment work carried out under section 46 , must comply with the building assessment provisions in force when the application is approved.","sortOrder":98},{"sectionNumber":"sec.36AA","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.36AA\n\ns 36AA ins 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.47\nom 1998 No. 13 s 13","sortOrder":99},{"sectionNumber":"sec.36A","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.36A\n\ns 36A ins 1984 No. 45 s 26\namd 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.46\nom 1998 No. 13 s 13","sortOrder":100},{"sectionNumber":"sec.36B","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.36B\n\ns 36B ins 1984 No. 45 s 26\namd 1991 No. 52 s 2 .48; 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 13","sortOrder":101},{"sectionNumber":"sec.36C","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.36C\n\ns 36C sub 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.49\namd 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 13","sortOrder":102},{"sectionNumber":"sec.36D","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.36D\n\ns 36D ins 1984 No. 45 s 26\namd 1991 No. 52 s 2 .50; 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 13","sortOrder":103},{"sectionNumber":"sec.36E","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.36E\n\ns 36E om 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.51","sortOrder":104},{"sectionNumber":"sec.36F","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.36F\n\ns 36F ins 1987 No. 69 s 12\namd 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.52\nom 1998 No. 13 s 13","sortOrder":105},{"sectionNumber":"sec.36G","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.36G\n\ns 36G ins 1987 No. 69 s 12\namd 1991 No. 52 s 2 .53; 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 13","sortOrder":106},{"sectionNumber":"sec.36H","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.36H\n\ns 36H ins 1987 No. 69 s 12\nom 1998 No. 13 s 13","sortOrder":107},{"sectionNumber":"sec.36I","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.36I\n\ns 36I ins 1987 No. 69 s 12\namd 1991 No. 52 s 2 .54; 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 13","sortOrder":108},{"sectionNumber":"sec.36J","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.36J\n\ns 36J ins 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.55\namd 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 13","sortOrder":109},{"sectionNumber":"sec.36K","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.36K\n\ns 36K ins 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.55\namd 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 13","sortOrder":110},{"sectionNumber":"sec.36L","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.36L\n\ns 36L ins 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.55\namd 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 13","sortOrder":111},{"sectionNumber":"sec.36M","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.36M\n\ns 36M ins 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.56\namd 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 13","sortOrder":112},{"sectionNumber":"sec.36N","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.36N\n\ns 36N ins 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.56\namd 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 13","sortOrder":113},{"sectionNumber":"sec.36O","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.36O\n\ns 36O ins 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.56\nom 1998 No. 13 s 13","sortOrder":114},{"sectionNumber":"sec.37","sectionType":"section","heading":"Provision for changes to building assessment provisions","content":"### sec.37 Provision for changes to building assessment provisions\n\nThis section applies to building work if—\nthe lawful carrying out of the work starts before a building assessment provision is amended; or\nthe building development approval was given before a building assessment provision is amended, but the work does not start before the amendment commences; or\na building development application is made for the work before a building assessment provision is amended, but the application is not decided before the amendment commences; or\nplanning for carrying out the work started before a building assessment provision is amended and the building certifier for the building development approval certifies in writing that—\nsubstantial progress was made on the design of the building, or the design was completed, before the amendment; and\nthe design would need to be changed to comply with the amended provision; and\nthe changes needed under subparagraph (ii) are not minor changes, having regard to the amendment and the nature of the building work.\nthe removal of floors from a design to comply with an amended building assessment provision requiring the installation of water tanks in a building\nDespite the amendment, a building development approval for the work may be given if the approval is given under the building assessment provisions in force immediately before the amendment.\nFor subsection (1) (a) the work is lawfully carried out if it is carried out under the building assessment provisions in force immediately before the amendment.\nFor subsections (1) and (3) , an amendment of the building assessment provisions includes an amendment of a document adopted by, or to which a reference is made in, any of the provisions.\nA regulation may provide the following, to the extent stated in the regulation—\nsubsection (2) does not apply in relation to the building work for an amendment of a building assessment provision;\na building development approval for the building work may be given only if the approval is given under the building assessment provisions as amended.\nThe Minister may recommend to the Governor in Council the making of a regulation under subsection (5) only if—\nthe Minister has conducted an impact assessment of the making of the regulation; and\nthe Minister is satisfied the regulation is necessary to reduce or remove a risk of serious injury or illness to an individual having regard to—\nthe impact assessment; and\nif the regulation is not made, any other way to manage the risk.\ns 37 prev s 37 sub 1981 No. 53 s 14\namd 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.58\nom 1998 No. 13 s 13\npres s 37 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2009 No. 51 s 8 ; 2016 No. 27 s 58 ; 2020 No. 24 s 37\n(sec.37-ssec.1) This section applies to building work if— the lawful carrying out of the work starts before a building assessment provision is amended; or the building development approval was given before a building assessment provision is amended, but the work does not start before the amendment commences; or a building development application is made for the work before a building assessment provision is amended, but the application is not decided before the amendment commences; or planning for carrying out the work started before a building assessment provision is amended and the building certifier for the building development approval certifies in writing that— substantial progress was made on the design of the building, or the design was completed, before the amendment; and the design would need to be changed to comply with the amended provision; and the changes needed under subparagraph (ii) are not minor changes, having regard to the amendment and the nature of the building work. the removal of floors from a design to comply with an amended building assessment provision requiring the installation of water tanks in a building\n(sec.37-ssec.2) Despite the amendment, a building development approval for the work may be given if the approval is given under the building assessment provisions in force immediately before the amendment.\n(sec.37-ssec.3) For subsection (1) (a) the work is lawfully carried out if it is carried out under the building assessment provisions in force immediately before the amendment.\n(sec.37-ssec.4) For subsections (1) and (3) , an amendment of the building assessment provisions includes an amendment of a document adopted by, or to which a reference is made in, any of the provisions.\n(sec.37-ssec.5) A regulation may provide the following, to the extent stated in the regulation— subsection (2) does not apply in relation to the building work for an amendment of a building assessment provision; a building development approval for the building work may be given only if the approval is given under the building assessment provisions as amended.\n(sec.37-ssec.6) The Minister may recommend to the Governor in Council the making of a regulation under subsection (5) only if— the Minister has conducted an impact assessment of the making of the regulation; and the Minister is satisfied the regulation is necessary to reduce or remove a risk of serious injury or illness to an individual having regard to— the impact assessment; and if the regulation is not made, any other way to manage the risk.\n- (a) the lawful carrying out of the work starts before a building assessment provision is amended; or\n- (b) the building development approval was given before a building assessment provision is amended, but the work does not start before the amendment commences; or\n- (c) a building development application is made for the work before a building assessment provision is amended, but the application is not decided before the amendment commences; or\n- (d) planning for carrying out the work started before a building assessment provision is amended and the building certifier for the building development approval certifies in writing that— (i) substantial progress was made on the design of the building, or the design was completed, before the amendment; and (ii) the design would need to be changed to comply with the amended provision; and (iii) the changes needed under subparagraph (ii) are not minor changes, having regard to the amendment and the nature of the building work. Example of a change to a design that is not a minor change— the removal of floors from a design to comply with an amended building assessment provision requiring the installation of water tanks in a building\n- (i) substantial progress was made on the design of the building, or the design was completed, before the amendment; and\n- (ii) the design would need to be changed to comply with the amended provision; and\n- (iii) the changes needed under subparagraph (ii) are not minor changes, having regard to the amendment and the nature of the building work. Example of a change to a design that is not a minor change— the removal of floors from a design to comply with an amended building assessment provision requiring the installation of water tanks in a building\n- (i) substantial progress was made on the design of the building, or the design was completed, before the amendment; and\n- (ii) the design would need to be changed to comply with the amended provision; and\n- (iii) the changes needed under subparagraph (ii) are not minor changes, having regard to the amendment and the nature of the building work. Example of a change to a design that is not a minor change— the removal of floors from a design to comply with an amended building assessment provision requiring the installation of water tanks in a building\n- (a) subsection (2) does not apply in relation to the building work for an amendment of a building assessment provision;\n- (b) a building development approval for the building work may be given only if the approval is given under the building assessment provisions as amended.\n- (a) the Minister has conducted an impact assessment of the making of the regulation; and\n- (b) the Minister is satisfied the regulation is necessary to reduce or remove a risk of serious injury or illness to an individual having regard to— (i) the impact assessment; and (ii) if the regulation is not made, any other way to manage the risk.\n- (i) the impact assessment; and\n- (ii) if the regulation is not made, any other way to manage the risk.\n- (i) the impact assessment; and\n- (ii) if the regulation is not made, any other way to manage the risk.","sortOrder":115},{"sectionNumber":"ch.4-pt.1-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Variation of how particular building assessment provisions apply","content":"## Variation of how particular building assessment provisions apply","sortOrder":116},{"sectionNumber":"sec.38","sectionType":"section","heading":"Applying to vary how particular building assessment provision applies","content":"### sec.38 Applying to vary how particular building assessment provision applies\n\nIf—\nbuilding work is proposed to be carried out, is being carried out or has been carried out; and\nthe building work will not, or does not, comply with a provision of any of the building assessment provisions;\na person may apply (the variation application ) to the chief executive to vary how the provision applies to the building work.\nHowever, the variation application can not be made if the provision permits an assessment manager to exercise discretion about the matter for which the variation is sought.\npart 3\nThe variation application must be made in the approved form and be accompanied by the fee prescribed under a regulation.\ns 38 prev s 38 amd 1978 No. 47 s 15 ; 1984 No. 45 s 27 ; 1991 No. 52 s 2 .59; 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 13\npres s 38 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2016 No. 27 s 59\n(sec.38-ssec.1) If— building work is proposed to be carried out, is being carried out or has been carried out; and the building work will not, or does not, comply with a provision of any of the building assessment provisions; a person may apply (the variation application ) to the chief executive to vary how the provision applies to the building work.\n(sec.38-ssec.2) However, the variation application can not be made if the provision permits an assessment manager to exercise discretion about the matter for which the variation is sought. part 3\n(sec.38-ssec.3) The variation application must be made in the approved form and be accompanied by the fee prescribed under a regulation.\n- (a) building work is proposed to be carried out, is being carried out or has been carried out; and\n- (b) the building work will not, or does not, comply with a provision of any of the building assessment provisions;","sortOrder":117},{"sectionNumber":"sec.39","sectionType":"section","heading":"Applying for fast-track decision","content":"### sec.39 Applying for fast-track decision\n\nThe applicant under the variation application, may, in the application, ask the chief executive to decide the application within 2 business days after making the application.\nA request made under subsection (1) must be accompanied by the fee prescribed under a regulation.\nThe chief executive may grant or refuse the request.\nIf the chief executive grants the request, the chief executive may, as a condition of granting the request, require the applicant to pay any reasonable additional costs that would be incurred by the chief executive in deciding the variation application within the 2 business days.\ns 39 prev s 39 amd 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.6\nom 1998 No. 13 s 13\npres s 39 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\n(sec.39-ssec.1) The applicant under the variation application, may, in the application, ask the chief executive to decide the application within 2 business days after making the application.\n(sec.39-ssec.2) A request made under subsection (1) must be accompanied by the fee prescribed under a regulation.\n(sec.39-ssec.3) The chief executive may grant or refuse the request.\n(sec.39-ssec.4) If the chief executive grants the request, the chief executive may, as a condition of granting the request, require the applicant to pay any reasonable additional costs that would be incurred by the chief executive in deciding the variation application within the 2 business days.","sortOrder":118},{"sectionNumber":"sec.40","sectionType":"section","heading":"Effect of variation application on development assessment process under Planning Act","content":"### sec.40 Effect of variation application on development assessment process under Planning Act\n\nIf the variation application is about building work proposed to be carried out for which work a building development application has been made, the development assessment process under the Planning Act for the building development application—\nstops on the day the variation application is received by the chief executive; and\nstarts again the day the chief executive gives the applicant under the variation application notice under section 43 .\ns 40 prev s 40 amd 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.61\nom 1998 No. 13 s 13\npres s 40 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2016 No. 27 s 60\n- (a) stops on the day the variation application is received by the chief executive; and\n- (b) starts again the day the chief executive gives the applicant under the variation application notice under section 43 .","sortOrder":119},{"sectionNumber":"sec.41","sectionType":"section","heading":"Deciding variation application","content":"### sec.41 Deciding variation application\n\nIf the building work is being or is to be carried out by or for someone other than the State, the chief executive must consult with the assessment manager about the variation application before deciding it.\nThe chief executive may consult with any other person about the variation application before deciding it.\nAfter considering the variation application, the chief executive must decide to vary or refuse to vary how the provision applies to the building work.\nThe chief executive must decide the variation application within 20 business days after the application is made.\ns 41 prev s 41 amd 1991 No. 52 s 2 .62; 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 13\npres s 41 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\n(sec.41-ssec.1) If the building work is being or is to be carried out by or for someone other than the State, the chief executive must consult with the assessment manager about the variation application before deciding it.\n(sec.41-ssec.2) The chief executive may consult with any other person about the variation application before deciding it.\n(sec.41-ssec.3) After considering the variation application, the chief executive must decide to vary or refuse to vary how the provision applies to the building work.\n(sec.41-ssec.4) The chief executive must decide the variation application within 20 business days after the application is made.","sortOrder":120},{"sectionNumber":"sec.42","sectionType":"section","heading":"Criteria for decision","content":"### sec.42 Criteria for decision\n\nIn making the decision the chief executive must consider all relevant matters, including for example—\nwhether the building work substantially complies with the other building assessment provisions; and\nwhether compliance with the provision is unnecessary in the particular circumstances; and\nwhether the proposed variation is as effective as, or more effective than, compliance with the provision.\nHowever, the chief executive may vary how the provision applies to the building work only if the chief executive considers the general safety and structural standards of the relevant building or structure would not be at risk.\ns 42 prev s 42 amd 1981 No. 53 s 15 ; 1984 No. 45 s 28 ; 1987 No. 69 s 13 ; 1991 No. 52 s 2 .63; 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 13\npres s 42 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2016 No. 27 s 61\n(sec.42-ssec.1) In making the decision the chief executive must consider all relevant matters, including for example— whether the building work substantially complies with the other building assessment provisions; and whether compliance with the provision is unnecessary in the particular circumstances; and whether the proposed variation is as effective as, or more effective than, compliance with the provision.\n(sec.42-ssec.2) However, the chief executive may vary how the provision applies to the building work only if the chief executive considers the general safety and structural standards of the relevant building or structure would not be at risk.\n- (a) whether the building work substantially complies with the other building assessment provisions; and\n- (b) whether compliance with the provision is unnecessary in the particular circumstances; and\n- (c) whether the proposed variation is as effective as, or more effective than, compliance with the provision.","sortOrder":121},{"sectionNumber":"sec.43","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notice of decision","content":"### sec.43 Notice of decision\n\nThe chief executive must, within 5 business days after deciding the variation application, give the applicant and the assessment manager for the building work notice of the decision.\nIf the decision is to refuse to vary how the provision applies to the building work, the notice must be an information notice.\nFor appeals against a decision for which an information notice must be given under this section, see the Planning Act , section 229 .\ns 43 prev s 43 amd 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 13\npres s 43 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2009 No. 36 s 872 sch 2 ; 2016 No. 27 s 62\n(sec.43-ssec.1) The chief executive must, within 5 business days after deciding the variation application, give the applicant and the assessment manager for the building work notice of the decision.\n(sec.43-ssec.2) If the decision is to refuse to vary how the provision applies to the building work, the notice must be an information notice. For appeals against a decision for which an information notice must be given under this section, see the Planning Act , section 229 .","sortOrder":122},{"sectionNumber":"sec.44","sectionType":"section","heading":"Effect of variation","content":"### sec.44 Effect of variation\n\nThis section applies if the chief executive decides to vary how the provision applies to the building work.\nSubject to any appeal against the chief executive’s decision, the provision, as varied by the decision, applies to the building work.\nAn assessment manager must not refuse to approve a building development application to which the chief executive’s decision relates only on the ground that the building work does not comply with the provision without the variation.\ns 44 prev s 44 sub 1978 No. 47 s 16\nom 1998 No. 13 s 13\npres s 44 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\n(sec.44-ssec.1) This section applies if the chief executive decides to vary how the provision applies to the building work.\n(sec.44-ssec.2) Subject to any appeal against the chief executive’s decision, the provision, as varied by the decision, applies to the building work.\n(sec.44-ssec.3) An assessment manager must not refuse to approve a building development application to which the chief executive’s decision relates only on the ground that the building work does not comply with the provision without the variation.","sortOrder":123},{"sectionNumber":"ch.4-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Persons responsible for assessing building development applications","content":"# Persons responsible for assessing building development applications","sortOrder":124},{"sectionNumber":"ch.4-pt.2-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Who carries out building assessment work","content":"## Who carries out building assessment work","sortOrder":125},{"sectionNumber":"sec.45","sectionType":"section","heading":"Generally a building certifier must assess","content":"### sec.45 Generally a building certifier must assess\n\nSubject to section 46 , building assessment work must be carried out by a building certifier.\ns 45 prev s 45 amd 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 13\npres s 45 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5","sortOrder":126},{"sectionNumber":"sec.46","sectionType":"section","heading":"Referral agencies may assess application against building assessment provisions","content":"### sec.46 Referral agencies may assess application against building assessment provisions\n\nThis section applies if, under the Planning Act —\na person is a referral agency for a building development application; and\nthe person must assess the application against a building assessment provision or part of a building assessment provision.\nOnly the referral agency may assess the application against the provision or part.\nAssessment of the application by the referral agency must be done under the building assessment provisions.\nSubject to sections 37 and 61 , the assessment must be carried out under the building assessment provisions in force when the assessment is made.\nIf the referral agency must, under the Planning Act , assess the application against the fire safety standard, the referral agency must appoint or employ a building certifier to carry out the assessment.\nFor the referral agencies for building development applications, see the Planning Act , section 54 (2) .\ns 46 prev s 46 amd 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 13\npres s 46 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2009 No. 36 s 872 sch 2 ; 2016 No. 27 s 63\n(sec.46-ssec.1) This section applies if, under the Planning Act — a person is a referral agency for a building development application; and the person must assess the application against a building assessment provision or part of a building assessment provision.\n(sec.46-ssec.2) Only the referral agency may assess the application against the provision or part.\n(sec.46-ssec.3) Assessment of the application by the referral agency must be done under the building assessment provisions.\n(sec.46-ssec.4) Subject to sections 37 and 61 , the assessment must be carried out under the building assessment provisions in force when the assessment is made.\n(sec.46-ssec.5) If the referral agency must, under the Planning Act , assess the application against the fire safety standard, the referral agency must appoint or employ a building certifier to carry out the assessment. For the referral agencies for building development applications, see the Planning Act , section 54 (2) .\n- (a) a person is a referral agency for a building development application; and\n- (b) the person must assess the application against a building assessment provision or part of a building assessment provision.","sortOrder":127},{"sectionNumber":"sec.46A","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.46A\n\ns 46A orig s 46A om 1981 No. 53 s 16\nprev s 46A ins 2001 No. 100 s 88\nom 2003 No. 64 s 113","sortOrder":128},{"sectionNumber":"sec.46B","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.46B\n\ns 46B om 1981 No. 53 s 16","sortOrder":129},{"sectionNumber":"sec.46C","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.46C\n\ns 46C om 1981 No. 53 s 16","sortOrder":130},{"sectionNumber":"ch.4-pt.2-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Functions of private certifiers","content":"## Functions of private certifiers","sortOrder":131},{"sectionNumber":"sec.47","sectionType":"section","heading":"Operation of div 2","content":"### sec.47 Operation of div 2\n\nThis division confers functions on private certifiers for building development applications.\nThe functions are in addition to the building certifying functions that private certifiers may perform as building certifiers.\nThe additional functions, together with building certifying functions, are private certifying functions .\ns 47 orig s 47 amd 1984 No. 45 s 34 ; 1987 No. 69 s 14 ; 1991 No. 52 s 2 .64; 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 13\nprev s 47 ins 1978 No. 47 s 23\namd 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.79\nsub 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch ; 1998 No. 13 s 20\namd 2005 No. 14 s 2 sch\nom 2006 No. 36 s 50\npres s 47 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\n(sec.47-ssec.1) This division confers functions on private certifiers for building development applications.\n(sec.47-ssec.2) The functions are in addition to the building certifying functions that private certifiers may perform as building certifiers.\n(sec.47-ssec.3) The additional functions, together with building certifying functions, are private certifying functions .","sortOrder":132},{"sectionNumber":"sec.48","sectionType":"section","heading":"Functions of private certifier (class A)","content":"### sec.48 Functions of private certifier (class A)\n\nA private certifier (class A) may—\nreceive and assess a building development application; and\ndecide the building development application, and give a decision notice for the application; and\ndecide whether enforcement action under this Act or the Planning Act ought to be taken for a building development approval granted by—\nthe private certifier (class A); or\nanother private certifier (class A) employed by the same private certifier employer when the decision to take the enforcement action is made.\nFor section 248 , a reference to a local government includes a reference to a private certifier (class A) performing functions under subsection (1) (c) .\nHowever, subsections (1) (c) and (2) apply only until the giving of a final inspection certificate for the building work or a certificate of occupancy for the building.\nDespite the Planning Act —\na private certifier (class A) is an enforcement authority for that Act in relation to building work only until a final inspection certificate for the building work, or a certificate of occupancy for the building, is given; and\nafter the final inspection certificate or certificate of occupancy is given, the local government is the enforcement authority for that Act in relation to the building work.\nTo remove any doubt, it is declared that subsections (1) (c) and (2) do not limit the local government’s functions or powers under this Act or the Planning Act , chapter 5 , part 3 .\nSubsection (7) applies if—\nunder this section a private certifier (class A) gives a person an enforcement notice under this Act; or\na private certifier (class A) that is an enforcement authority under the Planning Act gives a person an enforcement notice under the Planning Act .\nIf the person does not comply with the enforcement notice, the private certifier (class A) must give the local government a notice that the person has not complied with the enforcement notice.\ns 48 prev s 48 amd 1987 No. 69 s 15 ; 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.65\nom 1998 No. 13 s 13\npres s 48 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2009 No. 36 s 872 sch 2 ; 2016 No. 27 s 64 (amd 2017 No. 12 s 64A ); 2020 No. 24 s 153 s ch 1 pt 2\n(sec.48-ssec.1) A private certifier (class A) may— receive and assess a building development application; and decide the building development application, and give a decision notice for the application; and decide whether enforcement action under this Act or the Planning Act ought to be taken for a building development approval granted by— the private certifier (class A); or another private certifier (class A) employed by the same private certifier employer when the decision to take the enforcement action is made.\n(sec.48-ssec.2) For section 248 , a reference to a local government includes a reference to a private certifier (class A) performing functions under subsection (1) (c) .\n(sec.48-ssec.3) However, subsections (1) (c) and (2) apply only until the giving of a final inspection certificate for the building work or a certificate of occupancy for the building.\n(sec.48-ssec.4) Despite the Planning Act — a private certifier (class A) is an enforcement authority for that Act in relation to building work only until a final inspection certificate for the building work, or a certificate of occupancy for the building, is given; and after the final inspection certificate or certificate of occupancy is given, the local government is the enforcement authority for that Act in relation to the building work.\n(sec.48-ssec.5) To remove any doubt, it is declared that subsections (1) (c) and (2) do not limit the local government’s functions or powers under this Act or the Planning Act , chapter 5 , part 3 .\n(sec.48-ssec.6) Subsection (7) applies if— under this section a private certifier (class A) gives a person an enforcement notice under this Act; or a private certifier (class A) that is an enforcement authority under the Planning Act gives a person an enforcement notice under the Planning Act .\n(sec.48-ssec.7) If the person does not comply with the enforcement notice, the private certifier (class A) must give the local government a notice that the person has not complied with the enforcement notice.\n- (a) receive and assess a building development application; and\n- (b) decide the building development application, and give a decision notice for the application; and\n- (c) decide whether enforcement action under this Act or the Planning Act ought to be taken for a building development approval granted by— (i) the private certifier (class A); or (ii) another private certifier (class A) employed by the same private certifier employer when the decision to take the enforcement action is made.\n- (i) the private certifier (class A); or\n- (ii) another private certifier (class A) employed by the same private certifier employer when the decision to take the enforcement action is made.\n- (i) the private certifier (class A); or\n- (ii) another private certifier (class A) employed by the same private certifier employer when the decision to take the enforcement action is made.\n- (a) a private certifier (class A) is an enforcement authority for that Act in relation to building work only until a final inspection certificate for the building work, or a certificate of occupancy for the building, is given; and\n- (b) after the final inspection certificate or certificate of occupancy is given, the local government is the enforcement authority for that Act in relation to the building work.\n- (a) under this section a private certifier (class A) gives a person an enforcement notice under this Act; or\n- (b) a private certifier (class A) that is an enforcement authority under the Planning Act gives a person an enforcement notice under the Planning Act .","sortOrder":133},{"sectionNumber":"sec.49","sectionType":"section","heading":"Functions of private certifier (class B)","content":"### sec.49 Functions of private certifier (class B)\n\nA private certifier (class B) may—\nreceive a building development application; and\ncarry out all building assessment work for the application other than in relation to the QDC residential design and siting provisions.\ns 49 orig s 49 amd 1981 No. 53 s 17 ; 1987 No. 69 s 16 ; 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.66\nom 1998 No. 13 s 13\nprev s 49 ins 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.8\namd 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch ; 1998 No. 13 s 21\nom 2006 No. 36 s 52\npres s 49 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2020 No. 24 s 38\n- (a) receive a building development application; and\n- (b) carry out all building assessment work for the application other than in relation to the QDC residential design and siting provisions.","sortOrder":134},{"sectionNumber":"sec.50","sectionType":"section","heading":"Restrictions on building certifying functions that a private certifier (class B) can perform","content":"### sec.50 Restrictions on building certifying functions that a private certifier (class B) can perform\n\nA private certifier (class B) can not give a final inspection certificate or certificate of occupancy.\nA private certifier (class B) can only give a compliance certificate about whether building work complies with the BCA or a provision of the QDC, other than the QDC residential design and siting provisions.\ns 50 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2020 No. 24 ss 39 , 153 s ch 1 pt 2\n(sec.50-ssec.1) A private certifier (class B) can not give a final inspection certificate or certificate of occupancy.\n(sec.50-ssec.2) A private certifier (class B) can only give a compliance certificate about whether building work complies with the BCA or a provision of the QDC, other than the QDC residential design and siting provisions.","sortOrder":135},{"sectionNumber":"ch.4-pt.2-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Functions of local government","content":"## Functions of local government","sortOrder":136},{"sectionNumber":"sec.51","sectionType":"section","heading":"Function to act on building development application or development approval unless private certifier (class A) engaged","content":"### sec.51 Function to act on building development application or development approval unless private certifier (class A) engaged\n\nThis section applies if—\na person wishes to make a building development application to the local government; and\nif the application were made, it would be a properly made application; and\na private certifier (class A) is not engaged for the application; and\nif a private certifier (class B) is engaged for the application—the private certifier (class B) has not entered into an agreement mentioned in section 140 (3) for the proposed application.\nThe local government must do the following—\nunder the Planning Act , chapter 3 , receive, assess and decide the application;\nappoint or employ a private certifier or another building certifier to perform building certifying functions for—\nthe application; and\nif the building development approval applied for is granted—the building work.\nIf a private certifier is appointed or employed, the functions can not include private certifying functions that are not also building certifying functions. See section 138 .\nIf—\na private certifier (class A) has granted a building development approval; and\nthe engagement of a private certifier to inspect and certify the building work is discontinued; and\nthe building work has not been certified;\nthe local government for the approval must, if asked in writing by the nominated owner of the building, appoint or employ a building certifier to perform building certifying functions for the building work.\nThis section is subject to sections 31 and 52 .\nIn this section—\nnominated owner , of a building, means the person who, under the most recent building development application for the building, was nominated in the application as the person to receive the inspection documentation for building work for the building.\ns 51 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2009 No. 36 s 872 sch 2 ; 2012 No. 3 s 132 sch ; 2016 No. 27 s 65\n(sec.51-ssec.1) This section applies if— a person wishes to make a building development application to the local government; and if the application were made, it would be a properly made application; and a private certifier (class A) is not engaged for the application; and if a private certifier (class B) is engaged for the application—the private certifier (class B) has not entered into an agreement mentioned in section 140 (3) for the proposed application.\n(sec.51-ssec.2) The local government must do the following— under the Planning Act , chapter 3 , receive, assess and decide the application; appoint or employ a private certifier or another building certifier to perform building certifying functions for— the application; and if the building development approval applied for is granted—the building work. If a private certifier is appointed or employed, the functions can not include private certifying functions that are not also building certifying functions. See section 138 .\n(sec.51-ssec.3) If— a private certifier (class A) has granted a building development approval; and the engagement of a private certifier to inspect and certify the building work is discontinued; and the building work has not been certified; the local government for the approval must, if asked in writing by the nominated owner of the building, appoint or employ a building certifier to perform building certifying functions for the building work.\n(sec.51-ssec.4) This section is subject to sections 31 and 52 .\n(sec.51-ssec.5) In this section— nominated owner , of a building, means the person who, under the most recent building development application for the building, was nominated in the application as the person to receive the inspection documentation for building work for the building.\n- (a) a person wishes to make a building development application to the local government; and\n- (b) if the application were made, it would be a properly made application; and\n- (c) a private certifier (class A) is not engaged for the application; and\n- (d) if a private certifier (class B) is engaged for the application—the private certifier (class B) has not entered into an agreement mentioned in section 140 (3) for the proposed application.\n- (a) under the Planning Act , chapter 3 , receive, assess and decide the application;\n- (b) appoint or employ a private certifier or another building certifier to perform building certifying functions for— (i) the application; and (ii) if the building development approval applied for is granted—the building work.\n- (i) the application; and\n- (ii) if the building development approval applied for is granted—the building work.\n- (i) the application; and\n- (ii) if the building development approval applied for is granted—the building work.\n- (a) a private certifier (class A) has granted a building development approval; and\n- (b) the engagement of a private certifier to inspect and certify the building work is discontinued; and\n- (c) the building work has not been certified;","sortOrder":137},{"sectionNumber":"sec.52","sectionType":"section","heading":"Restriction on local government issuing building development approval","content":"### sec.52 Restriction on local government issuing building development approval\n\nThe local government for a building development application may issue the building development approval applied for only if—\na local government building certifier has carried out the building assessment work for the application; and\nthe building certifier is appropriately licensed to carry out the building assessment work.\ns 52 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\n- (a) a local government building certifier has carried out the building assessment work for the application; and\n- (b) the building certifier is appropriately licensed to carry out the building assessment work.","sortOrder":138},{"sectionNumber":"sec.52A","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.52A\n\ns 52A ins 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.7\namd 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 15","sortOrder":139},{"sectionNumber":"sec.53","sectionType":"section","heading":"Local government may rely on particular compliance certificates and other documents","content":"### sec.53 Local government may rely on particular compliance certificates and other documents\n\nThis section applies if—\na building certifier gives the local government for a building development application (the original application ) a compliance certificate or other document; and\nthe certificate or other document was made by or given to the building certifier to carry out building assessment work under the original application.\nThe local government may, in carrying out functions under this Act for the following, accept and, without further checking, rely and act on the certificate or other document—\nthe original application;\nanother building development application for all or part of the building work under the original application.\ns 53 prev s 53 sub 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.71\nom 1998 No. 13 s 15\nins 1998 No. 13 s 25\nom 2006 No. 36 s 56\npres s 53 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\n(sec.53-ssec.1) This section applies if— a building certifier gives the local government for a building development application (the original application ) a compliance certificate or other document; and the certificate or other document was made by or given to the building certifier to carry out building assessment work under the original application.\n(sec.53-ssec.2) The local government may, in carrying out functions under this Act for the following, accept and, without further checking, rely and act on the certificate or other document— the original application; another building development application for all or part of the building work under the original application.\n- (a) a building certifier gives the local government for a building development application (the original application ) a compliance certificate or other document; and\n- (b) the certificate or other document was made by or given to the building certifier to carry out building assessment work under the original application.\n- (a) the original application;\n- (b) another building development application for all or part of the building work under the original application.","sortOrder":140},{"sectionNumber":"sec.54","sectionType":"section","heading":"Local government may rely on documents private certifier gives it for providing public access","content":"### sec.54 Local government may rely on documents private certifier gives it for providing public access\n\nThis section applies if—\nunder this Act, a private certifier gives a document to the local government for a building development application; and\nunder the Planning Act , section 264 , the local government must, or may, keep the document publicly available.\nThe local government may accept, and without further checking, rely and act on the document for the purpose of making the document publicly available.\ns 54 prev s 54 amd 1978 No. 47 s 18 ; 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 15\npres s 54 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2009 No. 36 s 872 sch 2\nsub 2016 No. 27 s 66\n(sec.54-ssec.1) This section applies if— under this Act, a private certifier gives a document to the local government for a building development application; and under the Planning Act , section 264 , the local government must, or may, keep the document publicly available.\n(sec.54-ssec.2) The local government may accept, and without further checking, rely and act on the document for the purpose of making the document publicly available.\n- (a) under this Act, a private certifier gives a document to the local government for a building development application; and\n- (b) under the Planning Act , section 264 , the local government must, or may, keep the document publicly available.","sortOrder":141},{"sectionNumber":"ch.4-pt.2-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Power of particular replacement assessment managers to decide status of development assessment process under Planning Act","content":"## Power of particular replacement assessment managers to decide status of development assessment process under Planning Act","sortOrder":142},{"sectionNumber":"sec.55","sectionType":"section","heading":"Power to decide what stage of development assessment process under Planning Act application process may resume or start","content":"### sec.55 Power to decide what stage of development assessment process under Planning Act application process may resume or start\n\nThis section applies if—\na private certifier (class A) is engaged to assess or decide a building development application; and\nthe engagement is discontinued; and\nthe application has not been decided; and\na new private certifier (class A) is engaged for the application.\nThis section also applies if—\na building development approval lapses under part 7 ; and\nthe owner of the land to which the approval attached immediately before it lapsed makes a new building development application for all or part of the building work under the lapsed approval.\nThe assessment manager for the application or new application may resume or start the application process at any stage of the development assessment process under the Planning Act the assessment manager considers appropriate.\ns 55 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2016 No. 27 s 68\n(sec.55-ssec.1) This section applies if— a private certifier (class A) is engaged to assess or decide a building development application; and the engagement is discontinued; and the application has not been decided; and a new private certifier (class A) is engaged for the application.\n(sec.55-ssec.2) This section also applies if— a building development approval lapses under part 7 ; and the owner of the land to which the approval attached immediately before it lapsed makes a new building development application for all or part of the building work under the lapsed approval.\n(sec.55-ssec.3) The assessment manager for the application or new application may resume or start the application process at any stage of the development assessment process under the Planning Act the assessment manager considers appropriate.\n- (a) a private certifier (class A) is engaged to assess or decide a building development application; and\n- (b) the engagement is discontinued; and\n- (c) the application has not been decided; and\n- (d) a new private certifier (class A) is engaged for the application.\n- (a) a building development approval lapses under part 7 ; and\n- (b) the owner of the land to which the approval attached immediately before it lapsed makes a new building development application for all or part of the building work under the lapsed approval.","sortOrder":143},{"sectionNumber":"ch.4-pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Discretionary matters in the assessment of building development applications","content":"# Discretionary matters in the assessment of building development applications","sortOrder":144},{"sectionNumber":"sec.56","sectionType":"section","heading":"Building certifier’s discretion—BCA","content":"### sec.56 Building certifier’s discretion—BCA\n\nThis section applies for a building certifier carrying out building assessment work for a building development application if—\nthe BCA allows a discretionary decision about a building design or specification for building work; and\nthe BCA uses the word ‘suitable’ or ‘adequate’\nthe application proposes the use of the discretion.\nThe building certifier must—\nconsider the objectives and functional statements of the BCA in relation to the design or specification; and\ndecide whether the design or specification complies with—\ngenerally—the BCA; or\nif, for the application, the BCA is varied under part 1 , division 2 —the BCA as varied.\nThe building certifier must not make the decision in a way that conflicts with the objectives or functional statements.\ns 56 prev s 56 amd 1978 No. 47 s 20 ; 1981 No. 53 s 18 ; 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.73\nom 1998 No. 13 s 17\npres s 56 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\n(sec.56-ssec.1) This section applies for a building certifier carrying out building assessment work for a building development application if— the BCA allows a discretionary decision about a building design or specification for building work; and the BCA uses the word ‘suitable’ or ‘adequate’ the application proposes the use of the discretion.\n(sec.56-ssec.2) The building certifier must— consider the objectives and functional statements of the BCA in relation to the design or specification; and decide whether the design or specification complies with— generally—the BCA; or if, for the application, the BCA is varied under part 1 , division 2 —the BCA as varied.\n(sec.56-ssec.3) The building certifier must not make the decision in a way that conflicts with the objectives or functional statements.\n- (a) the BCA allows a discretionary decision about a building design or specification for building work; and Example of discretionary decision— the BCA uses the word ‘suitable’ or ‘adequate’\n- (b) the application proposes the use of the discretion.\n- (a) consider the objectives and functional statements of the BCA in relation to the design or specification; and\n- (b) decide whether the design or specification complies with— (i) generally—the BCA; or (ii) if, for the application, the BCA is varied under part 1 , division 2 —the BCA as varied.\n- (i) generally—the BCA; or\n- (ii) if, for the application, the BCA is varied under part 1 , division 2 —the BCA as varied.\n- (i) generally—the BCA; or\n- (ii) if, for the application, the BCA is varied under part 1 , division 2 —the BCA as varied.","sortOrder":145},{"sectionNumber":"sec.57","sectionType":"section","heading":"Building certifier’s or referral agency’s discretion—QDC","content":"### sec.57 Building certifier’s or referral agency’s discretion—QDC\n\nThis section applies for a building certifier or referral agency carrying out building assessment work for a building development application if—\na part of the QDC applies to the application; and\nthe part allows a discretionary decision about a building design or specification; and\nQDC uses the word ‘suitable’ or ‘adequate’\nthe application proposes the use of the discretion.\nThe building certifier or referral agency must decide whether the design or specification complies with—\ngenerally—the QDC; or\nif, for the application, the QDC is varied under part 1 , division 2 —the QDC as varied.\ns 57 prev s 57 amd 1978 No. 47 s 21 ; 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.74\nom 1998 No. 13 s 17\npres s 57 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2016 No. 27 s 69\n(sec.57-ssec.1) This section applies for a building certifier or referral agency carrying out building assessment work for a building development application if— a part of the QDC applies to the application; and the part allows a discretionary decision about a building design or specification; and QDC uses the word ‘suitable’ or ‘adequate’ the application proposes the use of the discretion.\n(sec.57-ssec.2) The building certifier or referral agency must decide whether the design or specification complies with— generally—the QDC; or if, for the application, the QDC is varied under part 1 , division 2 —the QDC as varied.\n- (a) a part of the QDC applies to the application; and\n- (b) the part allows a discretionary decision about a building design or specification; and Example of discretionary decision— QDC uses the word ‘suitable’ or ‘adequate’\n- (c) the application proposes the use of the discretion.\n- (a) generally—the QDC; or\n- (b) if, for the application, the QDC is varied under part 1 , division 2 —the QDC as varied.","sortOrder":146},{"sectionNumber":"sec.58","sectionType":"section","heading":"Survey certificate","content":"### sec.58 Survey certificate\n\nA building certifier may, before assessing a building development application, require that a cadastral survey, including a survey commonly called in the surveying profession an identification survey, be carried out to show—\nthe boundaries of the allotment on which the building work is proposed; and\nthe location of any proposed or existing buildings or structures on the allotment.\nThe absence of a requirement under subsection (1) does not prevent the requirement being made by a condition of the building development approval, under section 78 .\ns 58 prev s 58 amd 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.75\nom 1998 No. 13 s 17\npres s 58 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\n(sec.58-ssec.1) A building certifier may, before assessing a building development application, require that a cadastral survey, including a survey commonly called in the surveying profession an identification survey, be carried out to show— the boundaries of the allotment on which the building work is proposed; and the location of any proposed or existing buildings or structures on the allotment.\n(sec.58-ssec.2) The absence of a requirement under subsection (1) does not prevent the requirement being made by a condition of the building development approval, under section 78 .\n- (a) the boundaries of the allotment on which the building work is proposed; and\n- (b) the location of any proposed or existing buildings or structures on the allotment.","sortOrder":147},{"sectionNumber":"sec.59","sectionType":"section","heading":"Discretion for building development applications for particular budget accommodation buildings","content":"### sec.59 Discretion for building development applications for particular budget accommodation buildings\n\nThis section applies to the assessment of a building development application to the extent it is for building work required to ensure the building complies, under section 220 , with the fire safety standard.\nThe decision on the application may be inconsistent with the planning scheme applying to the land on which the building work is to be carried out.\nA desired outcome in the planning scheme is that the building does not affect the amenity and aesthetics of the neighbourhood of the building. An external stairway required under the fire safety standard does not achieve the outcome. The application may be approved despite the inconsistency.\ns 59 ins 1998 No. 13 s 10\nsub 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2009 No. 36 s 872 sch 2 ; 2013 No. 5 s 94 sch ; 2016 No. 27 s 70\n(sec.59-ssec.1) This section applies to the assessment of a building development application to the extent it is for building work required to ensure the building complies, under section 220 , with the fire safety standard.\n(sec.59-ssec.2) The decision on the application may be inconsistent with the planning scheme applying to the land on which the building work is to be carried out. A desired outcome in the planning scheme is that the building does not affect the amenity and aesthetics of the neighbourhood of the building. An external stairway required under the fire safety standard does not achieve the outcome. The application may be approved despite the inconsistency.","sortOrder":148},{"sectionNumber":"sec.60","sectionType":"section","heading":"Building certifier may rely on particular compliance certificates and other documents","content":"### sec.60 Building certifier may rely on particular compliance certificates and other documents\n\nThis section applies if—\na building certifier has given anyone else a compliance certificate or other document; and\nthe certificate or other document made by or given to the building certifier is to carry out building assessment work for a building development application (the original application ).\nAnother building certifier may, in carrying out functions under this Act for the following, accept and, without further checking, rely and act on the certificate or other document—\nthe original application;\nanother building development application for all or part of the building work under the original application.\ns 60 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2013 No. 5 s 94 sch\n(sec.60-ssec.1) This section applies if— a building certifier has given anyone else a compliance certificate or other document; and the certificate or other document made by or given to the building certifier is to carry out building assessment work for a building development application (the original application ).\n(sec.60-ssec.2) Another building certifier may, in carrying out functions under this Act for the following, accept and, without further checking, rely and act on the certificate or other document— the original application; another building development application for all or part of the building work under the original application.\n- (a) a building certifier has given anyone else a compliance certificate or other document; and\n- (b) the certificate or other document made by or given to the building certifier is to carry out building assessment work for a building development application (the original application ).\n- (a) the original application;\n- (b) another building development application for all or part of the building work under the original application.","sortOrder":149},{"sectionNumber":"sec.61","sectionType":"section","heading":"Alterations to safe existing work may be approved on basis of earlier building assessment provisions","content":"### sec.61 Alterations to safe existing work may be approved on basis of earlier building assessment provisions\n\nThis section applies for a building development application if—\nthe building work is alterations to an existing building or structure; and\nthe building certifier is satisfied the general safety and structural standards of the building or structure would not be at risk if the alterations were to be carried out under earlier building assessment provisions.\nThe building certifier may carry out building assessment work for the application on the basis that the building work is to be carried out under the earlier building assessment provisions.\nHowever, subsection (2) does not apply to the extent a regulation mentioned in section 37 (5) states an amendment of a building assessment provision does not apply and the approval must be given under the building assessment provisions as amended.\nSubsection (4) applies if the building’s BCA classification as shown on the certificate of occupancy for the building has changed only because of an amendment to building classifications under the BCA made after the certificate was given.\nWithout limiting subsection (2) , the building certifier may carry out building assessment work for the application on the basis that the building work is to be carried out under the building assessment provisions applying for the BCA classification shown on the certificate of occupancy.\nIn this section—\nbuilding assessment provisions includes the former Standard Building By-laws and Standard Building Law under this Act and the repealed Standard Building Regulation 1993 .\nearlier building assessment provisions means the building assessment provisions as they were in force at a particular time before the application was made.\ns 61 prev s 61 amd 1984 No. 45 s 32 ; 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.76\nom 1998 No. 13 s 19\npres s 61 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2009 No. 51 s 9 ; 2020 No. 24 ss 40 , 153 s ch 1 pt 2\n(sec.61-ssec.1) This section applies for a building development application if— the building work is alterations to an existing building or structure; and the building certifier is satisfied the general safety and structural standards of the building or structure would not be at risk if the alterations were to be carried out under earlier building assessment provisions.\n(sec.61-ssec.2) The building certifier may carry out building assessment work for the application on the basis that the building work is to be carried out under the earlier building assessment provisions.\n(sec.61-ssec.2A) However, subsection (2) does not apply to the extent a regulation mentioned in section 37 (5) states an amendment of a building assessment provision does not apply and the approval must be given under the building assessment provisions as amended.\n(sec.61-ssec.3) Subsection (4) applies if the building’s BCA classification as shown on the certificate of occupancy for the building has changed only because of an amendment to building classifications under the BCA made after the certificate was given.\n(sec.61-ssec.4) Without limiting subsection (2) , the building certifier may carry out building assessment work for the application on the basis that the building work is to be carried out under the building assessment provisions applying for the BCA classification shown on the certificate of occupancy.\n(sec.61-ssec.5) In this section— building assessment provisions includes the former Standard Building By-laws and Standard Building Law under this Act and the repealed Standard Building Regulation 1993 . earlier building assessment provisions means the building assessment provisions as they were in force at a particular time before the application was made.\n- (a) the building work is alterations to an existing building or structure; and\n- (b) the building certifier is satisfied the general safety and structural standards of the building or structure would not be at risk if the alterations were to be carried out under earlier building assessment provisions.","sortOrder":150},{"sectionNumber":"ch.4-pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Requirements for and restrictions on assessing or approving building development applications","content":"# Requirements for and restrictions on assessing or approving building development applications","sortOrder":151},{"sectionNumber":"sec.62","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.62\n\ns 62 orig s 62 amd 1984 No. 45 s 33\nom 1998 No. 13 s 19\nprev s 62 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2009 No. 36 s 872 sch 2 ; 2013 No. 5 s 94 sch\nom 2016 No. 27 s 71","sortOrder":152},{"sectionNumber":"sec.63","sectionType":"section","heading":"Restriction on granting building development approval for budget accommodation building","content":"### sec.63 Restriction on granting building development approval for budget accommodation building\n\nIf a building development application is for a budget accommodation building, the assessment manager must not approve the application unless the assessment manager is satisfied—\nthe fire safety management plan accompanying the application complies with the Fire Services Act 1990 , section 146S ; or\nthe building work involves a performance solution, for performance requirements under the BCA, that includes a fire safety management procedure as a condition of the occupation and use of the building and the fire safety management plan adequately reflects the procedure.\ns 63 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2011 No. 27 s 227 ; 2014 No. 17 s 184 sch 1 pt 2 ; 2020 No. 24 s 153 s ch 1 pt 2 ; 2024 No. 22 s 92 sch 1\n- (a) the fire safety management plan accompanying the application complies with the Fire Services Act 1990 , section 146S ; or\n- (b) the building work involves a performance solution, for performance requirements under the BCA, that includes a fire safety management procedure as a condition of the occupation and use of the building and the fire safety management plan adequately reflects the procedure.","sortOrder":153},{"sectionNumber":"sec.63A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Restriction on granting building development approval for residential care building","content":"### sec.63A Restriction on granting building development approval for residential care building\n\nThis section applies to a building development application for building work that includes an alteration to a residential care building to which chapter 7A applies.\nThe assessment manager must not approve the application unless—\nthe application also relates to building work (if any) to be carried out to the rest of the residential care building; and\nthe assessment manager is satisfied that, after the building work is completed, the whole of the residential care building will comply with the fire safety standard (RCB).\nIn this section—\nalteration , to a residential care building, means—\nan alteration affecting more than 20% of the floor area of the building; or\nan addition of more than 20% to the floor area of the building.\ns 63A prev s 63A ins 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.77\nom 1998 No. 13 s 19\npres s 63A ins 2011 No. 27 s 228\n(sec.63A-ssec.1) This section applies to a building development application for building work that includes an alteration to a residential care building to which chapter 7A applies.\n(sec.63A-ssec.2) The assessment manager must not approve the application unless— the application also relates to building work (if any) to be carried out to the rest of the residential care building; and the assessment manager is satisfied that, after the building work is completed, the whole of the residential care building will comply with the fire safety standard (RCB).\n(sec.63A-ssec.3) In this section— alteration , to a residential care building, means— an alteration affecting more than 20% of the floor area of the building; or an addition of more than 20% to the floor area of the building.\n- (a) the application also relates to building work (if any) to be carried out to the rest of the residential care building; and\n- (b) the assessment manager is satisfied that, after the building work is completed, the whole of the residential care building will comply with the fire safety standard (RCB).\n- (a) an alteration affecting more than 20% of the floor area of the building; or\n- (b) an addition of more than 20% to the floor area of the building.","sortOrder":154},{"sectionNumber":"sec.63B","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.63B\n\ns 63B ins 1997 No. 28 s 295 sch 3\nom 1998 No. 13 s 19","sortOrder":155},{"sectionNumber":"sec.64","sectionType":"section","heading":"Required report before assessing application for temporary building or structure with special fire service","content":"### sec.64 Required report before assessing application for temporary building or structure with special fire service\n\nThis section applies to a building development application for a temporary building or structure that is proposed to have a special fire service.\nBefore carrying out building assessment work for the application, the building certifier must obtain from Queensland Fire and Rescue a report on the suitability of the proposed service.\ns 64 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2014 No. 17 s 184 sch 1 pt 4 ; 2024 No. 22 s 92 sch 1\n(sec.64-ssec.1) This section applies to a building development application for a temporary building or structure that is proposed to have a special fire service.\n(sec.64-ssec.2) Before carrying out building assessment work for the application, the building certifier must obtain from Queensland Fire and Rescue a report on the suitability of the proposed service.","sortOrder":156},{"sectionNumber":"sec.64C","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.64C\n\ns 64C ins 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.8\namd 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 20","sortOrder":157},{"sectionNumber":"sec.64D","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.64D\n\ns 64D ins 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.8\nom 1998 No. 13 s 20","sortOrder":158},{"sectionNumber":"sec.65","sectionType":"section","heading":"Land subject to registered easement or statutory covenant","content":"### sec.65 Land subject to registered easement or statutory covenant\n\nThis section applies if a building development application is for land subject to—\na registered easement; or\na registered statutory covenant for which the registered holder of the covenant is—\nthe State; or\na statutory body representing the State; or\na local government.\nThe assessment manager must not approve the application unless each registered holder of the easement or covenant has consented to the building work.\nHowever, subsection (2) does not apply to a building development application for a class 1, 2, 3 or 4 building on land subject to a noise covenant if a building assessment provision is expressed to apply specifically for the reduction in a class 1, 2, 3 or 4 building of noise coming from outside the building.\nIn this section—\nnoise covenant means a registered statutory covenant—\nfor which the registered holder of the covenant is the State; and\nfor the reduction in a class 1, 2, 3 or 4 building of noise coming from outside the building.\nregistered means registered under the Land Act 1994 or Land Title Act 1994 .\ns 65 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2009 No. 51 s 10\n(sec.65-ssec.1) This section applies if a building development application is for land subject to— a registered easement; or a registered statutory covenant for which the registered holder of the covenant is— the State; or a statutory body representing the State; or a local government.\n(sec.65-ssec.2) The assessment manager must not approve the application unless each registered holder of the easement or covenant has consented to the building work.\n(sec.65-ssec.3) However, subsection (2) does not apply to a building development application for a class 1, 2, 3 or 4 building on land subject to a noise covenant if a building assessment provision is expressed to apply specifically for the reduction in a class 1, 2, 3 or 4 building of noise coming from outside the building.\n(sec.65-ssec.4) In this section— noise covenant means a registered statutory covenant— for which the registered holder of the covenant is the State; and for the reduction in a class 1, 2, 3 or 4 building of noise coming from outside the building. registered means registered under the Land Act 1994 or Land Title Act 1994 .\n- (a) a registered easement; or\n- (b) a registered statutory covenant for which the registered holder of the covenant is— (i) the State; or (ii) a statutory body representing the State; or (iii) a local government.\n- (i) the State; or\n- (ii) a statutory body representing the State; or\n- (iii) a local government.\n- (i) the State; or\n- (ii) a statutory body representing the State; or\n- (iii) a local government.\n- (a) for which the registered holder of the covenant is the State; and\n- (b) for the reduction in a class 1, 2, 3 or 4 building of noise coming from outside the building.","sortOrder":159},{"sectionNumber":"sec.66","sectionType":"section","heading":"Special structures","content":"### sec.66 Special structures\n\nThis section applies to a building development application for a building that, under section 120 , is classified as a special structure.\nThe assessment manager must not approve the application unless the special structure—\ncomplies with the building assessment provisions; and\nreasonably provides for all of the following—\nthe safety of persons using the structure if there is a fire (including, for example, means of egress);\nthe prevention and suppression of fire;\nthe prevention of the spread of fire;\nthe health and amenity of persons using the structure.\ns 66 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\n(sec.66-ssec.1) This section applies to a building development application for a building that, under section 120 , is classified as a special structure.\n(sec.66-ssec.2) The assessment manager must not approve the application unless the special structure— complies with the building assessment provisions; and reasonably provides for all of the following— the safety of persons using the structure if there is a fire (including, for example, means of egress); the prevention and suppression of fire; the prevention of the spread of fire; the health and amenity of persons using the structure.\n- (a) complies with the building assessment provisions; and\n- (b) reasonably provides for all of the following— (i) the safety of persons using the structure if there is a fire (including, for example, means of egress); (ii) the prevention and suppression of fire; (iii) the prevention of the spread of fire; (iv) the health and amenity of persons using the structure.\n- (i) the safety of persons using the structure if there is a fire (including, for example, means of egress);\n- (ii) the prevention and suppression of fire;\n- (iii) the prevention of the spread of fire;\n- (iv) the health and amenity of persons using the structure.\n- (i) the safety of persons using the structure if there is a fire (including, for example, means of egress);\n- (ii) the prevention and suppression of fire;\n- (iii) the prevention of the spread of fire;\n- (iv) the health and amenity of persons using the structure.","sortOrder":160},{"sectionNumber":"sec.66A","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.66A\n\ns 66A ins 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.81\nom 1998 No. 13 s 23","sortOrder":161},{"sectionNumber":"sec.66B","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.66B\n\ns 66B ins 1991 No. 52 s 2 0.81\namd 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1998 No. 13 s 23","sortOrder":162},{"sectionNumber":"sec.67","sectionType":"section","heading":"Temporary building or structures","content":"### sec.67 Temporary building or structures\n\nA building development approval for any temporary building or structure must include a condition that—\nlimits the period during which the temporary building or structure may remain in place; and\nrequires removal or demolition of the temporary building or structure at the end of the period.\nSubsection (3) applies to a building development application for a temporary building or structure if—\nno building assessment provision is expressed to apply specifically to temporary buildings or structures generally or to temporary buildings or structures of the same type as the temporary building or structure; and\nthe building or structure would not otherwise comply with the building assessment provisions.\nThe assessment manager must not approve the application unless the building certifier has decided the temporary building or structure—\nis structurally sound and capable of withstanding the loadings likely to arise from its use; and\nreasonably provides for all of the following—\nthe safety of persons to be accommodated in the building or structure if there is a fire (including, for example, means of egress);\nthe prevention and suppression of fire;\nthe prevention of the spread of fire;\nthe health and amenity of persons to be accommodated in the building or structure.\ns 67 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\nsub 2008 No. 13 s 3\namd 2012 No. 3 s 132 sch\n(sec.67-ssec.1) A building development approval for any temporary building or structure must include a condition that— limits the period during which the temporary building or structure may remain in place; and requires removal or demolition of the temporary building or structure at the end of the period.\n(sec.67-ssec.2) Subsection (3) applies to a building development application for a temporary building or structure if— no building assessment provision is expressed to apply specifically to temporary buildings or structures generally or to temporary buildings or structures of the same type as the temporary building or structure; and the building or structure would not otherwise comply with the building assessment provisions.\n(sec.67-ssec.3) The assessment manager must not approve the application unless the building certifier has decided the temporary building or structure— is structurally sound and capable of withstanding the loadings likely to arise from its use; and reasonably provides for all of the following— the safety of persons to be accommodated in the building or structure if there is a fire (including, for example, means of egress); the prevention and suppression of fire; the prevention of the spread of fire; the health and amenity of persons to be accommodated in the building or structure.\n- (a) limits the period during which the temporary building or structure may remain in place; and\n- (b) requires removal or demolition of the temporary building or structure at the end of the period.\n- (a) no building assessment provision is expressed to apply specifically to temporary buildings or structures generally or to temporary buildings or structures of the same type as the temporary building or structure; and\n- (b) the building or structure would not otherwise comply with the building assessment provisions.\n- (a) is structurally sound and capable of withstanding the loadings likely to arise from its use; and\n- (b) reasonably provides for all of the following— (i) the safety of persons to be accommodated in the building or structure if there is a fire (including, for example, means of egress); (ii) the prevention and suppression of fire; (iii) the prevention of the spread of fire; (iv) the health and amenity of persons to be accommodated in the building or structure.\n- (i) the safety of persons to be accommodated in the building or structure if there is a fire (including, for example, means of egress);\n- (ii) the prevention and suppression of fire;\n- (iii) the prevention of the spread of fire;\n- (iv) the health and amenity of persons to be accommodated in the building or structure.\n- (i) the safety of persons to be accommodated in the building or structure if there is a fire (including, for example, means of egress);\n- (ii) the prevention and suppression of fire;\n- (iii) the prevention of the spread of fire;\n- (iv) the health and amenity of persons to be accommodated in the building or structure.","sortOrder":163},{"sectionNumber":"sec.68","sectionType":"section","heading":"Particular alterations not permissible","content":"### sec.68 Particular alterations not permissible\n\nThis section applies to a building development application for alterations to an existing building or structure.\nHowever, this section does not apply if—\nthe alterations are for a budget accommodation building to which chapter 7 , part 3 applies; and\nthe purpose of the alterations is to ensure the building or structure complies with the fire safety standard.\nThe assessment manager must not approve the application unless the building certifier has decided the alterations do not unduly reduce the following—\nthe existing level of fire protection for persons accommodated in, or using, the building or structure;\nthe existing level of resistance to fire of the building or structure;\nthe existing safeguards against spread of fire to adjoining buildings or structures;\nthe existing level of emergency egress from the building or structure.\ns 68 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2012 No. 3 s 132 sch\n(sec.68-ssec.1) This section applies to a building development application for alterations to an existing building or structure.\n(sec.68-ssec.2) However, this section does not apply if— the alterations are for a budget accommodation building to which chapter 7 , part 3 applies; and the purpose of the alterations is to ensure the building or structure complies with the fire safety standard.\n(sec.68-ssec.3) The assessment manager must not approve the application unless the building certifier has decided the alterations do not unduly reduce the following— the existing level of fire protection for persons accommodated in, or using, the building or structure; the existing level of resistance to fire of the building or structure; the existing safeguards against spread of fire to adjoining buildings or structures; the existing level of emergency egress from the building or structure.\n- (a) the alterations are for a budget accommodation building to which chapter 7 , part 3 applies; and\n- (b) the purpose of the alterations is to ensure the building or structure complies with the fire safety standard.\n- (a) the existing level of fire protection for persons accommodated in, or using, the building or structure;\n- (b) the existing level of resistance to fire of the building or structure;\n- (c) the existing safeguards against spread of fire to adjoining buildings or structures;\n- (d) the existing level of emergency egress from the building or structure.","sortOrder":164},{"sectionNumber":"sec.68A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Statement of reasons for approving performance solution","content":"### sec.68A Statement of reasons for approving performance solution\n\nThis section applies if—\na performance solution is used in the supporting documents for a building development application; and\nthe assessment manager decides to approve the application on the basis of the performance solution.\nThe assessment manager must prepare a written statement of reasons for the decision.\nThe statement must contain details of—\nhow the performance solution is different from the relevant deemed-to-satisfy provisions under the BCA or acceptable solutions under the QDC; and\ninspection or test results and other documents or information relied on to make the decision.\ns 68A ins 2006 No. 59 s 21\namd 2020 No. 24 s 153 s ch 1 pt 2\n(sec.68A-ssec.1) This section applies if— a performance solution is used in the supporting documents for a building development application; and the assessment manager decides to approve the application on the basis of the performance solution.\n(sec.68A-ssec.2) The assessment manager must prepare a written statement of reasons for the decision.\n(sec.68A-ssec.3) The statement must contain details of— how the performance solution is different from the relevant deemed-to-satisfy provisions under the BCA or acceptable solutions under the QDC; and inspection or test results and other documents or information relied on to make the decision.\n- (a) a performance solution is used in the supporting documents for a building development application; and\n- (b) the assessment manager decides to approve the application on the basis of the performance solution.\n- (a) how the performance solution is different from the relevant deemed-to-satisfy provisions under the BCA or acceptable solutions under the QDC; and\n- (b) inspection or test results and other documents or information relied on to make the decision.","sortOrder":165},{"sectionNumber":"ch.4-pt.5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Conditions of building development approvals","content":"# Conditions of building development approvals","sortOrder":166},{"sectionNumber":"ch.4-pt.5-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Conditions taken to be imposed","content":"## Conditions taken to be imposed","sortOrder":167},{"sectionNumber":"sec.69","sectionType":"section","heading":"Operation of div 1","content":"### sec.69 Operation of div 1\n\nThis division imposes restrictions and obligations for particular building development approvals.\nThe restrictions and obligations are taken to be conditions of building development approvals to which they relate.\nThis division does not limit the conditions that may be imposed under the Planning Act .\nIf a provision of this division applies to a building development approval, the condition provided for under the provision (an imposed condition ) is taken to—\nhave been imposed on the approval; and\ncomply with the Planning Act , section 65 (1) .\nThe Planning Act , chapter 3 , part 5 , division 2 , subdivision 2 does not apply to an imposed condition.\nIf there is a conflict between an imposed condition and another condition of a building development approval, the imposed condition prevails to the extent of the inconsistency.\ns 69 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2009 No. 36 s 872 sch 2 ; 2016 No. 27 s 73\n(sec.69-ssec.1) This division imposes restrictions and obligations for particular building development approvals.\n(sec.69-ssec.2) The restrictions and obligations are taken to be conditions of building development approvals to which they relate.\n(sec.69-ssec.3) This division does not limit the conditions that may be imposed under the Planning Act .\n(sec.69-ssec.4) If a provision of this division applies to a building development approval, the condition provided for under the provision (an imposed condition ) is taken to— have been imposed on the approval; and comply with the Planning Act , section 65 (1) .\n(sec.69-ssec.5) The Planning Act , chapter 3 , part 5 , division 2 , subdivision 2 does not apply to an imposed condition.\n(sec.69-ssec.6) If there is a conflict between an imposed condition and another condition of a building development approval, the imposed condition prevails to the extent of the inconsistency.\n- (a) have been imposed on the approval; and\n- (b) comply with the Planning Act , section 65 (1) .","sortOrder":168},{"sectionNumber":"sec.70","sectionType":"section","heading":"Engineering drawings","content":"### sec.70 Engineering drawings\n\nThis section applies if—\nsupporting documents for a building development application are in the form of engineer’s drawings or other engineering details; and\nthe drawings or details were not included with the application; and\nthe application is approved.\nWork on any footings for the building work must not start until the drawings and details for the footings have been approved by the building certifier.\nA stage of the building work must not be started until the drawings and details for the stage have been approved by the building certifier.\ns 70 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\n(sec.70-ssec.1) This section applies if— supporting documents for a building development application are in the form of engineer’s drawings or other engineering details; and the drawings or details were not included with the application; and the application is approved.\n(sec.70-ssec.2) Work on any footings for the building work must not start until the drawings and details for the footings have been approved by the building certifier.\n(sec.70-ssec.3) A stage of the building work must not be started until the drawings and details for the stage have been approved by the building certifier.\n- (a) supporting documents for a building development application are in the form of engineer’s drawings or other engineering details; and\n- (b) the drawings or details were not included with the application; and\n- (c) the application is approved.","sortOrder":169},{"sectionNumber":"sec.71","sectionType":"section","heading":"When demolition, removal and rebuilding must start and be completed","content":"### sec.71 When demolition, removal and rebuilding must start and be completed\n\nThis section applies to a building development approval for building work to—\ndemolish or remove a building or structure; or\nrebuild, after removal, a building or structure.\nThe building work must substantially start within 2 months after the giving of the approval.\nWithin 1 year after the giving of the approval—\nthe building work must be completed; and\nif the building work is rebuilding, after removal, of a building or structure, either—\nif, under the approval or a regulation, the building work must be inspected, a final inspection showing that the building work complies with the approval or regulation is carried out; or\nunder chapter 5 , a certificate of occupancy must be given for the building.\nThe condition under subsection (3) is the demolition/removal completion condition .\nHowever, a person may apply to the local government to approve 1 extension of the period mentioned in subsection (3) for a period of up to 6 months.\nThe application must be—\nmade before the end of the period mentioned in subsection (3) ; and\nin writing; and\nsupported by enough information to enable the local government to decide the application.\nA person who makes an application for an extension must, within 5 business days of making the application, give a copy of the application to the assessment manager who gave the building development approval mentioned in subsection (1) , unless the local government is also the assessment manager.\nThe local government may consult with any other entity the local government considers appropriate in deciding the application.\nThe local government must decide the application within 10 business days after the application is made.\nIn making a decision about the application the local government may consider all relevant matters, including, for example—\nhow much building work has been undertaken at the time of the making of the application and whether the building work that has been undertaken is structurally sound; and\nany impact the building work may have on the local community if the extension were given or not.\nThe local government must, within 5 business days after deciding the application, give the applicant and the assessment manager for the building work notice of the decision.\nIf the decision is to refuse to extend the building development approval, the notice must be an information notice.\nFor appeals against a decision for which an information notice must be given under this section, see the Planning Act , section 229 .\nIf the local government grants the application, the building development approval for the building work is taken to have been extended for the period granted by the local government.\nSubsection (15) applies if—\nan application for an extension is made before the end of the period mentioned in subsection (3) ; and\nthe local government has not made a decision about the application before the end of that period.\nThe building development approval for the building work is taken to have been extended until the earlier of the following events—\nthe local government notifies the applicant of its decision;\nthe end of 6 months after the end of the period mentioned in subsection (3) .\ns 71 prev s 71 amd 1981 No. 53 s 19 (see RA s 39 ); 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom 1995 No. 57 s 4 sch 2\npres s 71 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2013 No. 5 s 59 ; 2016 No. 27 s 74 ; 2020 No. 24 s 153 s ch 1 pt 2\n(sec.71-ssec.1) This section applies to a building development approval for building work to— demolish or remove a building or structure; or rebuild, after removal, a building or structure.\n(sec.71-ssec.2) The building work must substantially start within 2 months after the giving of the approval.\n(sec.71-ssec.3) Within 1 year after the giving of the approval— the building work must be completed; and if the building work is rebuilding, after removal, of a building or structure, either— if, under the approval or a regulation, the building work must be inspected, a final inspection showing that the building work complies with the approval or regulation is carried out; or under chapter 5 , a certificate of occupancy must be given for the building.\n(sec.71-ssec.4) The condition under subsection (3) is the demolition/removal completion condition .\n(sec.71-ssec.5) However, a person may apply to the local government to approve 1 extension of the period mentioned in subsection (3) for a period of up to 6 months.\n(sec.71-ssec.6) The application must be— made before the end of the period mentioned in subsection (3) ; and in writing; and supported by enough information to enable the local government to decide the application.\n(sec.71-ssec.7) A person who makes an application for an extension must, within 5 business days of making the application, give a copy of the application to the assessment manager who gave the building development approval mentioned in subsection (1) , unless the local government is also the assessment manager.\n(sec.71-ssec.8) The local government may consult with any other entity the local government considers appropriate in deciding the application.\n(sec.71-ssec.9) The local government must decide the application within 10 business days after the application is made.\n(sec.71-ssec.10) In making a decision about the application the local government may consider all relevant matters, including, for example— how much building work has been undertaken at the time of the making of the application and whether the building work that has been undertaken is structurally sound; and any impact the building work may have on the local community if the extension were given or not.\n(sec.71-ssec.11) The local government must, within 5 business days after deciding the application, give the applicant and the assessment manager for the building work notice of the decision.\n(sec.71-ssec.12) If the decision is to refuse to extend the building development approval, the notice must be an information notice. For appeals against a decision for which an information notice must be given under this section, see the Planning Act , section 229 .\n(sec.71-ssec.13) If the local government grants the application, the building development approval for the building work is taken to have been extended for the period granted by the local government.\n(sec.71-ssec.14) Subsection (15) applies if— an application for an extension is made before the end of the period mentioned in subsection (3) ; and the local government has not made a decision about the application before the end of that period.\n(sec.71-ssec.15) The building development approval for the building work is taken to have been extended until the earlier of the following events— the local government notifies the applicant of its decision; the end of 6 months after the end of the period mentioned in subsection (3) .\n- (a) demolish or remove a building or structure; or\n- (b) rebuild, after removal, a building or structure.\n- (a) the building work must be completed; and\n- (b) if the building work is rebuilding, after removal, of a building or structure, either— (i) if, under the approval or a regulation, the building work must be inspected, a final inspection showing that the building work complies with the approval or regulation is carried out; or (ii) under chapter 5 , a certificate of occupancy must be given for the building.\n- (i) if, under the approval or a regulation, the building work must be inspected, a final inspection showing that the building work complies with the approval or regulation is carried out; or\n- (ii) under chapter 5 , a certificate of occupancy must be given for the building.\n- (i) if, under the approval or a regulation, the building work must be inspected, a final inspection showing that the building work complies with the approval or regulation is carried out; or\n- (ii) under chapter 5 , a certificate of occupancy must be given for the building.\n- (a) made before the end of the period mentioned in subsection (3) ; and\n- (b) in writing; and\n- (c) supported by enough information to enable the local government to decide the application.\n- (a) how much building work has been undertaken at the time of the making of the application and whether the building work that has been undertaken is structurally sound; and\n- (b) any impact the building work may have on the local community if the extension were given or not.\n- (a) an application for an extension is made before the end of the period mentioned in subsection (3) ; and\n- (b) the local government has not made a decision about the application before the end of that period.\n- (a) the local government notifies the applicant of its decision;\n- (b) the end of 6 months after the end of the period mentioned in subsection (3) .","sortOrder":170},{"sectionNumber":"sec.72","sectionType":"section","heading":"Building work in erosion prone area","content":"### sec.72 Building work in erosion prone area\n\nThis section applies to a building development approval for an erosion prone area under the Coastal Protection and Management Act 1995 .\nAll material excavated from land for the building work must be placed, levelled and stabilised against wind erosion—\non the land seaward of the building or structure; or\nat another location, stated in the approval, within the erosion prone area.\nIf the building work includes the erection or alteration of a roof drainage system or stormwater drain for the building or other structure, the system or drain must not be erected or altered in a way that is likely to cause erosion of the area.\nHowever, the conditions under subsections (2) and (3) do not apply if the approval states that the person carrying out the building assessment work for the application is satisfied the conditions are not necessary for coastal management, including, in particular, the prevention of erosion or tidal inundation.\ns 72 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\n(sec.72-ssec.1) This section applies to a building development approval for an erosion prone area under the Coastal Protection and Management Act 1995 .\n(sec.72-ssec.2) All material excavated from land for the building work must be placed, levelled and stabilised against wind erosion— on the land seaward of the building or structure; or at another location, stated in the approval, within the erosion prone area.\n(sec.72-ssec.3) If the building work includes the erection or alteration of a roof drainage system or stormwater drain for the building or other structure, the system or drain must not be erected or altered in a way that is likely to cause erosion of the area.\n(sec.72-ssec.4) However, the conditions under subsections (2) and (3) do not apply if the approval states that the person carrying out the building assessment work for the application is satisfied the conditions are not necessary for coastal management, including, in particular, the prevention of erosion or tidal inundation.\n- (a) on the land seaward of the building or structure; or\n- (b) at another location, stated in the approval, within the erosion prone area.","sortOrder":171},{"sectionNumber":"sec.73","sectionType":"section","heading":"Obligation to make current drawing available for inspection","content":"### sec.73 Obligation to make current drawing available for inspection\n\nThe applicant for a building development approval must ensure 1 legible set of the current drawings for the building is, while the building work is being carried out, available for inspection by anyone who, under an Act, is entitled to inspect the relevant building site.\ns 73 prev s 73 om 1990 No. 61 s 8 .8(1) 1st sch\npres s 73 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5","sortOrder":172},{"sectionNumber":"sec.74","sectionType":"section","heading":"Inspection and testing of special fire service installation","content":"### sec.74 Inspection and testing of special fire service installation\n\nThis section applies to a building development approval for a building served by a special fire service.\nThe person installing the service must—\ngive Queensland Fire and Rescue—\nwhile the installation of the service is being carried out but before it is finished—a notice to inspect the installation; and\nafter the installation of the service but before interior surface finishes are applied—a notice to test the service; and\ngive a copy of the notices to the assessment manager when they are given to Queensland Fire and Rescue.\nQueensland Fire and Rescue may inspect and test the building work only about special fire services.\ns 74 prev s 74 om 1990 No. 61 s 8 .8(1) 1st sch\npres s 74 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2014 No. 17 s 184 sch 1 pt 4 ; 2024 No. 22 s 92 sch 1\n(sec.74-ssec.1) This section applies to a building development approval for a building served by a special fire service.\n(sec.74-ssec.2) The person installing the service must— give Queensland Fire and Rescue— while the installation of the service is being carried out but before it is finished—a notice to inspect the installation; and after the installation of the service but before interior surface finishes are applied—a notice to test the service; and give a copy of the notices to the assessment manager when they are given to Queensland Fire and Rescue.\n(sec.74-ssec.3) Queensland Fire and Rescue may inspect and test the building work only about special fire services.\n- (a) give Queensland Fire and Rescue— (i) while the installation of the service is being carried out but before it is finished—a notice to inspect the installation; and (ii) after the installation of the service but before interior surface finishes are applied—a notice to test the service; and\n- (i) while the installation of the service is being carried out but before it is finished—a notice to inspect the installation; and\n- (ii) after the installation of the service but before interior surface finishes are applied—a notice to test the service; and\n- (b) give a copy of the notices to the assessment manager when they are given to Queensland Fire and Rescue.\n- (i) while the installation of the service is being carried out but before it is finished—a notice to inspect the installation; and\n- (ii) after the installation of the service but before interior surface finishes are applied—a notice to test the service; and","sortOrder":173},{"sectionNumber":"sec.75","sectionType":"section","heading":"Earthworks and retaining walls","content":"### sec.75 Earthworks and retaining walls\n\nIf soil conditions, ground levels, excavation or filling make it necessary to protect land, buildings or structures in the neighbourhood of building work—\nretaining walls must be built, or other suitable methods used, to prevent soil movement; and\ndrainage of the land, buildings or structures must be provided.\ns 75 prev s 75 amd 1981 No. 53 s 20\nom 1995 No. 57 s 4 sch 2\npres s 75 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\n- (a) retaining walls must be built, or other suitable methods used, to prevent soil movement; and\n- (b) drainage of the land, buildings or structures must be provided.","sortOrder":174},{"sectionNumber":"sec.76","sectionType":"section","heading":"Drainage of buildings or land","content":"### sec.76 Drainage of buildings or land\n\nIf a building development approval permits a building or land to be drained, the drainage must be carried out in a way that protects land, buildings and structures in the neighbourhood of the building or land.\ns 76 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5","sortOrder":175},{"sectionNumber":"sec.77","sectionType":"section","heading":"Building work over existing sanitary drainage","content":"### sec.77 Building work over existing sanitary drainage\n\nBuilding work over or adjacent to existing sanitary drainage must comply with the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2018 .\ns 77 prev s 77 ins 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nom R1 (see RA s 37)\npres s 77 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2018 No. 17 s 197 sch 2","sortOrder":176},{"sectionNumber":"ch.4-pt.5-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Conditions that may be imposed","content":"## Conditions that may be imposed","sortOrder":177},{"sectionNumber":"sec.78","sectionType":"section","heading":"Survey certificate","content":"### sec.78 Survey certificate\n\nA building development approval may include a condition that the building certifier must be given a cadastral survey, including a survey commonly called in the surveying profession an identification survey, showing—\nthe boundaries of the allotment; and\nthe actual location of the building or structure on the allotment.\nA survey under subsection (1) must be given—\nas soon as the actual location of the building or structure on the allotment can be established; or\nat a later time the building certifier allows.\ns 78 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\n(sec.78-ssec.1) A building development approval may include a condition that the building certifier must be given a cadastral survey, including a survey commonly called in the surveying profession an identification survey, showing— the boundaries of the allotment; and the actual location of the building or structure on the allotment.\n(sec.78-ssec.2) A survey under subsection (1) must be given— as soon as the actual location of the building or structure on the allotment can be established; or at a later time the building certifier allows.\n- (a) the boundaries of the allotment; and\n- (b) the actual location of the building or structure on the allotment.\n- (a) as soon as the actual location of the building or structure on the allotment can be established; or\n- (b) at a later time the building certifier allows.","sortOrder":178},{"sectionNumber":"sec.79","sectionType":"section","heading":"Hazardous buildings","content":"### sec.79 Hazardous buildings\n\nThis section applies to a building development approval for a class 5, 6, 7 or 8 building—\nwith a total floor area greater than 36,000m 2 ; or\nfor which the building certifier considers special provision should be made to restrict or combat the spread of fire within or from the building because of the purpose or purposes for which the building is being or is to be used.\nThe building development approval may include conditions the building certifier considers appropriate about restricting or combating the spread of fire in or from the building.\nHowever, the conditions may be imposed only if the building certifier has consulted Queensland Fire and Rescue about their appropriateness.\ns 79 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2014 No. 17 s 184 sch 1 pt 4 ; 2024 No. 22 s 92 sch 1\n(sec.79-ssec.1) This section applies to a building development approval for a class 5, 6, 7 or 8 building— with a total floor area greater than 36,000m 2 ; or for which the building certifier considers special provision should be made to restrict or combat the spread of fire within or from the building because of the purpose or purposes for which the building is being or is to be used.\n(sec.79-ssec.2) The building development approval may include conditions the building certifier considers appropriate about restricting or combating the spread of fire in or from the building.\n(sec.79-ssec.3) However, the conditions may be imposed only if the building certifier has consulted Queensland Fire and Rescue about their appropriateness.\n- (a) with a total floor area greater than 36,000m 2 ; or\n- (b) for which the building certifier considers special provision should be made to restrict or combat the spread of fire within or from the building because of the purpose or purposes for which the building is being or is to be used.","sortOrder":179},{"sectionNumber":"sec.80","sectionType":"section","heading":"Alterations to unsafe existing work","content":"### sec.80 Alterations to unsafe existing work\n\nThis section applies to a building development approval if—\nthe building work is alterations to an existing building or structure; and\nthe building certifier decides the building or structure is unsafe or structurally unsound.\nThe building development approval may include a condition that all, or a stated part, of the building or structure must comply with the building assessment provisions in force—\nwhen the approval was granted; or\nat another stated time that the building certifier considers will ensure the building or structure is made safe and structurally sound.\ns 80 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\n(sec.80-ssec.1) This section applies to a building development approval if— the building work is alterations to an existing building or structure; and the building certifier decides the building or structure is unsafe or structurally unsound.\n(sec.80-ssec.2) The building development approval may include a condition that all, or a stated part, of the building or structure must comply with the building assessment provisions in force— when the approval was granted; or at another stated time that the building certifier considers will ensure the building or structure is made safe and structurally sound.\n- (a) the building work is alterations to an existing building or structure; and\n- (b) the building certifier decides the building or structure is unsafe or structurally unsound.\n- (a) when the approval was granted; or\n- (b) at another stated time that the building certifier considers will ensure the building or structure is made safe and structurally sound.","sortOrder":180},{"sectionNumber":"sec.81","sectionType":"section","heading":"Building development approval for particular alterations may require existing building or structure to comply with building assessment provisions","content":"### sec.81 Building development approval for particular alterations may require existing building or structure to comply with building assessment provisions\n\nThis section applies to a building development approval for alterations to an existing building or structure if—\nthe total of the following represents more than half the total volume of the existing building or structure, measured over its roof and external walls—\nthe alterations;\nany previous structural alterations to it approved or completed in the previous 3 years; or\nthe building certifier has decided the alterations pose a risk—\nto the safety of persons accommodated in or using the building or structure; or\nof spreading fire to adjoining buildings or structures.\nHowever, this section does not apply if—\nthe alterations are for—\na budget accommodation building to which chapter 7 , part 3 applies; or\na residential care building to which chapter 7A , part 4 applies; and\nthe purpose of the alterations is to ensure the building complies with—\nfor a budget accommodation building—the fire safety standard; or\nfor a residential care building—the fire safety standard (RCB).\nThe building development approval may include a condition that all, or a stated part, of the existing building or structure must comply with all or a stated part of the building assessment provisions as if it were a new building or structure.\nThis section does not limit chapter 5 , part 3 .\ns 81 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2011 No. 27 s 229\n(sec.81-ssec.1) This section applies to a building development approval for alterations to an existing building or structure if— the total of the following represents more than half the total volume of the existing building or structure, measured over its roof and external walls— the alterations; any previous structural alterations to it approved or completed in the previous 3 years; or the building certifier has decided the alterations pose a risk— to the safety of persons accommodated in or using the building or structure; or of spreading fire to adjoining buildings or structures.\n(sec.81-ssec.2) However, this section does not apply if— the alterations are for— a budget accommodation building to which chapter 7 , part 3 applies; or a residential care building to which chapter 7A , part 4 applies; and the purpose of the alterations is to ensure the building complies with— for a budget accommodation building—the fire safety standard; or for a residential care building—the fire safety standard (RCB).\n(sec.81-ssec.3) The building development approval may include a condition that all, or a stated part, of the existing building or structure must comply with all or a stated part of the building assessment provisions as if it were a new building or structure.\n(sec.81-ssec.4) This section does not limit chapter 5 , part 3 .\n- (a) the total of the following represents more than half the total volume of the existing building or structure, measured over its roof and external walls— (i) the alterations; (ii) any previous structural alterations to it approved or completed in the previous 3 years; or\n- (i) the alterations;\n- (ii) any previous structural alterations to it approved or completed in the previous 3 years; or\n- (b) the building certifier has decided the alterations pose a risk— (i) to the safety of persons accommodated in or using the building or structure; or (ii) of spreading fire to adjoining buildings or structures.\n- (i) to the safety of persons accommodated in or using the building or structure; or\n- (ii) of spreading fire to adjoining buildings or structures.\n- (i) the alterations;\n- (ii) any previous structural alterations to it approved or completed in the previous 3 years; or\n- (i) to the safety of persons accommodated in or using the building or structure; or\n- (ii) of spreading fire to adjoining buildings or structures.\n- (a) the alterations are for— (i) a budget accommodation building to which chapter 7 , part 3 applies; or (ii) a residential care building to which chapter 7A , part 4 applies; and\n- (i) a budget accommodation building to which chapter 7 , part 3 applies; or\n- (ii) a residential care building to which chapter 7A , part 4 applies; and\n- (b) the purpose of the alterations is to ensure the building complies with— (i) for a budget accommodation building—the fire safety standard; or (ii) for a residential care building—the fire safety standard (RCB).\n- (i) for a budget accommodation building—the fire safety standard; or\n- (ii) for a residential care building—the fire safety standard (RCB).\n- (i) a budget accommodation building to which chapter 7 , part 3 applies; or\n- (ii) a residential care building to which chapter 7A , part 4 applies; and\n- (i) for a budget accommodation building—the fire safety standard; or\n- (ii) for a residential care building—the fire safety standard (RCB).","sortOrder":181},{"sectionNumber":"ch.4-pt.6","sectionType":"part","heading":"Regulation of building assessment work and the issuing of building development approvals by private certifiers","content":"# Regulation of building assessment work and the issuing of building development approvals by private certifiers","sortOrder":182},{"sectionNumber":"sec.82","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of pt 6","content":"### sec.82 Application of pt 6\n\nThis part applies if, under section 48 , a private certifier (class A) is assessing a building development application or deciding and issuing the decision notice.\ns 82 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5","sortOrder":183},{"sectionNumber":"sec.83","sectionType":"section","heading":"General restrictions on granting building development approval","content":"### sec.83 General restrictions on granting building development approval\n\nThe private certifier must not grant the building development approval applied for—\nuntil, under the Planning Act and the Economic Development Act 2012 , all necessary development permits and PDA development permits are effective for development, other than building work, that may affect any or all of the following—\nthe form or location of the building work;\nthe use of the building or other structure;\nthe assessment of the building development application; and\nA proposal involving building work also involves a material change of use, reconfiguring a lot and operational work under the Planning Act . The material change of use, reconfiguring a lot and operational work are categorised as assessable development under the Planning Act . The private certifier is engaged to carry out building assessment work and decide the building development application. The private certifier must not grant the building development approval applied for until, under the Planning Act , all necessary development permits are effective for—\nthe material change of use, which will affect the use of the building or other structure\nreconfiguring the lot, which will affect the location of the building work on the reconfigured lot\nthe operational work, other than operational work that does not affect the form or location of the building work or assessment of the building development application, including, for example, landscaping work.\nif the building development application is for a development permit that, under the Planning Act , section 73A , does not authorise the carrying out of a part of the building work unless a relevant preliminary approval is in effect for the part—\nuntil the relevant preliminary approval is in effect for the part; or\nuntil a development permit given by an entity other than a private certifier is in effect for the part; and\nA building development application is made for a development permit for building work that must be assessed against the building assessment provisions and a code in the local government’s planning scheme. The code is not a building assessment provision and none of the referral agencies for the application are required, under the Planning Act , to assess the application against, or having regard to, the code. A private certifier is engaged to assess and decide the building development application. The private certifier must not grant the development permit until either of the following is in effect for the part of the building work that must be assessed against the code—\na preliminary approval given by the local government under the repealed Sustainable Planning Act 2009 ; or\na development permit given by the local government.\nif the building development application is for a development permit for building work and a part of the building work is PDA-related development that is PDA assessable development—until a PDA development permit is in effect for the part; and\nuntil the building assessment work for the application has been carried out under the building assessment provisions; and\nif, under the Planning Act , a referral agency must assess the building work against, or having regard to, a matter relating to the building work—until—\nthe referral agency has given its referral agency’s response to the private certifier or, if the referral agency does not give a response before the end of the referral agency’s response period for the application, until after the response period has ended; and\nif the referral agency is the local government—any security it has required for the carrying out of the building work has been given; and\nif proposed works relating to the development include installing or altering on premises an on-site sewage facility under the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2018 —until a permit under that Act has been given for the installation or alteration.\nMaximum penalty—165 penalty units.\nSubsection (3) applies if the private certifier receives the application before a following application or request is decided—\nif subsection (1) (a) applies to the application—a development application for each development permit, or a PDA development application for each PDA development permit, mentioned in the subsection;\nif subsection (1) (b) applies to the application—a development application for a preliminary approval or development permit mentioned in the subsection;\nif subsection (1) (ba) applies to the application—a PDA development application for a PDA development permit mentioned in the subsection;\nif subsection (1) (e) applies to the application—an application under the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2018 for a permit mentioned in the subsection.\nFor the development assessment process under the Planning Act , the building development application is taken not to have been received by the private certifier until the day the last or only application or request mentioned in subsection (2) (a) to (c) to be decided is decided.\nThis section does not limit part 4 .\nIn this section—\nPDA assessable development see the Economic Development Act 2012 , section 33 (3) .\nPDA development application see the Economic Development Act 2012 , schedule 1 .\nreferral agency’s response period , for a building development application, means the period stated in the development assessment rules under the Planning Act for complying with section 56 (4) of that Act for the application, including any extension of that period under the rules.\nrelevant preliminary approval see the Planning Act , section 73A (6) .\ns 83 prev s 83 ins 1998 No. 13 s 28\nom R3 (see RA s 37)\npres s 83 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2008 No. 34 s 751 sch 2 ; 2009 No. 36 s 872 sch 2 ; 2013 No. 30 s 4 ; 2017 No. 12 s 8 ; 2016 No. 27 s 75 (amd 2017 No. 12 s 65 ); 2018 No. 17 s 197 sch 2 ; 2019 No. 11 s 7\n(sec.83-ssec.1) The private certifier must not grant the building development approval applied for— until, under the Planning Act and the Economic Development Act 2012 , all necessary development permits and PDA development permits are effective for development, other than building work, that may affect any or all of the following— the form or location of the building work; the use of the building or other structure; the assessment of the building development application; and A proposal involving building work also involves a material change of use, reconfiguring a lot and operational work under the Planning Act . The material change of use, reconfiguring a lot and operational work are categorised as assessable development under the Planning Act . The private certifier is engaged to carry out building assessment work and decide the building development application. The private certifier must not grant the building development approval applied for until, under the Planning Act , all necessary development permits are effective for— the material change of use, which will affect the use of the building or other structure reconfiguring the lot, which will affect the location of the building work on the reconfigured lot the operational work, other than operational work that does not affect the form or location of the building work or assessment of the building development application, including, for example, landscaping work. if the building development application is for a development permit that, under the Planning Act , section 73A , does not authorise the carrying out of a part of the building work unless a relevant preliminary approval is in effect for the part— until the relevant preliminary approval is in effect for the part; or until a development permit given by an entity other than a private certifier is in effect for the part; and A building development application is made for a development permit for building work that must be assessed against the building assessment provisions and a code in the local government’s planning scheme. The code is not a building assessment provision and none of the referral agencies for the application are required, under the Planning Act , to assess the application against, or having regard to, the code. A private certifier is engaged to assess and decide the building development application. The private certifier must not grant the development permit until either of the following is in effect for the part of the building work that must be assessed against the code— a preliminary approval given by the local government under the repealed Sustainable Planning Act 2009 ; or a development permit given by the local government. if the building development application is for a development permit for building work and a part of the building work is PDA-related development that is PDA assessable development—until a PDA development permit is in effect for the part; and until the building assessment work for the application has been carried out under the building assessment provisions; and if, under the Planning Act , a referral agency must assess the building work against, or having regard to, a matter relating to the building work—until— the referral agency has given its referral agency’s response to the private certifier or, if the referral agency does not give a response before the end of the referral agency’s response period for the application, until after the response period has ended; and if the referral agency is the local government—any security it has required for the carrying out of the building work has been given; and if proposed works relating to the development include installing or altering on premises an on-site sewage facility under the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2018 —until a permit under that Act has been given for the installation or alteration. Maximum penalty—165 penalty units.\n(sec.83-ssec.2) Subsection (3) applies if the private certifier receives the application before a following application or request is decided— if subsection (1) (a) applies to the application—a development application for each development permit, or a PDA development application for each PDA development permit, mentioned in the subsection; if subsection (1) (b) applies to the application—a development application for a preliminary approval or development permit mentioned in the subsection; if subsection (1) (ba) applies to the application—a PDA development application for a PDA development permit mentioned in the subsection; if subsection (1) (e) applies to the application—an application under the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2018 for a permit mentioned in the subsection.\n(sec.83-ssec.3) For the development assessment process under the Planning Act , the building development application is taken not to have been received by the private certifier until the day the last or only application or request mentioned in subsection (2) (a) to (c) to be decided is decided.\n(sec.83-ssec.4) This section does not limit part 4 .\n(sec.83-ssec.5) In this section— PDA assessable development see the Economic Development Act 2012 , section 33 (3) . PDA development application see the Economic Development Act 2012 , schedule 1 . referral agency’s response period , for a building development application, means the period stated in the development assessment rules under the Planning Act for complying with section 56 (4) of that Act for the application, including any extension of that period under the rules. relevant preliminary approval see the Planning Act , section 73A (6) .\n- (a) until, under the Planning Act and the Economic Development Act 2012 , all necessary development permits and PDA development permits are effective for development, other than building work, that may affect any or all of the following— (i) the form or location of the building work; (ii) the use of the building or other structure; (iii) the assessment of the building development application; and Example— A proposal involving building work also involves a material change of use, reconfiguring a lot and operational work under the Planning Act . The material change of use, reconfiguring a lot and operational work are categorised as assessable development under the Planning Act . The private certifier is engaged to carry out building assessment work and decide the building development application. The private certifier must not grant the building development approval applied for until, under the Planning Act , all necessary development permits are effective for— • the material change of use, which will affect the use of the building or other structure • reconfiguring the lot, which will affect the location of the building work on the reconfigured lot • the operational work, other than operational work that does not affect the form or location of the building work or assessment of the building development application, including, for example, landscaping work.\n- (i) the form or location of the building work;\n- (ii) the use of the building or other structure;\n- (iii) the assessment of the building development application; and\n- • the material change of use, which will affect the use of the building or other structure\n- • reconfiguring the lot, which will affect the location of the building work on the reconfigured lot\n- • the operational work, other than operational work that does not affect the form or location of the building work or assessment of the building development application, including, for example, landscaping work.\n- (b) if the building development application is for a development permit that, under the Planning Act , section 73A , does not authorise the carrying out of a part of the building work unless a relevant preliminary approval is in effect for the part— (i) until the relevant preliminary approval is in effect for the part; or (ii) until a development permit given by an entity other than a private certifier is in effect for the part; and Example— A building development application is made for a development permit for building work that must be assessed against the building assessment provisions and a code in the local government’s planning scheme. The code is not a building assessment provision and none of the referral agencies for the application are required, under the Planning Act , to assess the application against, or having regard to, the code. A private certifier is engaged to assess and decide the building development application. The private certifier must not grant the development permit until either of the following is in effect for the part of the building work that must be assessed against the code— (a) a preliminary approval given by the local government under the repealed Sustainable Planning Act 2009 ; or (b) a development permit given by the local government.\n- (i) until the relevant preliminary approval is in effect for the part; or\n- (ii) until a development permit given by an entity other than a private certifier is in effect for the part; and\n- (a) a preliminary approval given by the local government under the repealed Sustainable Planning Act 2009 ; or\n- (b) a development permit given by the local government.\n- (ba) if the building development application is for a development permit for building work and a part of the building work is PDA-related development that is PDA assessable development—until a PDA development permit is in effect for the part; and\n- (c) until the building assessment work for the application has been carried out under the building assessment provisions; and\n- (d) if, under the Planning Act , a referral agency must assess the building work against, or having regard to, a matter relating to the building work—until— (i) the referral agency has given its referral agency’s response to the private certifier or, if the referral agency does not give a response before the end of the referral agency’s response period for the application, until after the response period has ended; and (ii) if the referral agency is the local government—any security it has required for the carrying out of the building work has been given; and\n- (i) the referral agency has given its referral agency’s response to the private certifier or, if the referral agency does not give a response before the end of the referral agency’s response period for the application, until after the response period has ended; and\n- (ii) if the referral agency is the local government—any security it has required for the carrying out of the building work has been given; and\n- (e) if proposed works relating to the development include installing or altering on premises an on-site sewage facility under the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2018 —until a permit under that Act has been given for the installation or alteration.\n- (i) the form or location of the building work;\n- (ii) the use of the building or other structure;\n- (iii) the assessment of the building development application; and\n- • the material change of use, which will affect the use of the building or other structure\n- • reconfiguring the lot, which will affect the location of the building work on the reconfigured lot\n- • the operational work, other than operational work that does not affect the form or location of the building work or assessment of the building development application, including, for example, landscaping work.\n- (i) until the relevant preliminary approval is in effect for the part; or\n- (ii) until a development permit given by an entity other than a private certifier is in effect for the part; and\n- (a) a preliminary approval given by the local government under the repealed Sustainable Planning Act 2009 ; or\n- (b) a development permit given by the local government.\n- (i) the referral agency has given its referral agency’s response to the private certifier or, if the referral agency does not give a response before the end of the referral agency’s response period for the application, until after the response period has ended; and\n- (ii) if the referral agency is the local government—any security it has required for the carrying out of the building work has been given; and\n- (a) if subsection (1) (a) applies to the application—a development application for each development permit, or a PDA development application for each PDA development permit, mentioned in the subsection;\n- (b) if subsection (1) (b) applies to the application—a development application for a preliminary approval or development permit mentioned in the subsection;\n- (ba) if subsection (1) (ba) applies to the application—a PDA development application for a PDA development permit mentioned in the subsection;\n- (c) if subsection (1) (e) applies to the application—an application under the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2018 for a permit mentioned in the subsection.","sortOrder":184},{"sectionNumber":"sec.84","sectionType":"section","heading":"Approval must not be inconsistent with particular earlier approvals or accepted development","content":"### sec.84 Approval must not be inconsistent with particular earlier approvals or accepted development\n\nThe private certifier must not approve the building development application if—\nthe application relates to either or both of the following approvals (each an earlier approval )—\na development approval given by the local government;\na PDA development approval under the Economic Development Act 2012 ; and\nthe earlier approval has not lapsed; and\nthe application is inconsistent with the earlier approval.\nMaximum penalty—165 penalty units.\nAlso, the private certifier must not approve the building development application if—\nthe application relates to—\ndevelopment categorised as accepted development under a local planning instrument; or\nPDA-related development that is PDA accepted development under the Economic Development Act 2012 ; and\nthe development may affect the position, height or form of the building work; and\nthe building work is inconsistent with—\nfor an application in relation to development mentioned in paragraph (a) (i) —the provisions of the local planning instrument that apply to the development; or\nfor an application in relation to development mentioned in paragraph (a) (ii) —the provisions of the relevant development instrument for the priority development area that apply to the development.\nMaximum penalty—165 penalty units.\nFor subsection (1) , if the application is a change application, the development approval to which the change application relates is not an earlier development approval.\nIn this section—\nrelevant development instrument see the Economic Development Act 2012 , schedule 1 .\ns 84 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2009 No. 36 s 872 sch 2 ; 2016 No. 27 s 76 ; 2019 No. 11 s 8\n(sec.84-ssec.1) The private certifier must not approve the building development application if— the application relates to either or both of the following approvals (each an earlier approval )— a development approval given by the local government; a PDA development approval under the Economic Development Act 2012 ; and the earlier approval has not lapsed; and the application is inconsistent with the earlier approval. Maximum penalty—165 penalty units.\n(sec.84-ssec.2) Also, the private certifier must not approve the building development application if— the application relates to— development categorised as accepted development under a local planning instrument; or PDA-related development that is PDA accepted development under the Economic Development Act 2012 ; and the development may affect the position, height or form of the building work; and the building work is inconsistent with— for an application in relation to development mentioned in paragraph (a) (i) —the provisions of the local planning instrument that apply to the development; or for an application in relation to development mentioned in paragraph (a) (ii) —the provisions of the relevant development instrument for the priority development area that apply to the development. Maximum penalty—165 penalty units.\n(sec.84-ssec.3) For subsection (1) , if the application is a change application, the development approval to which the change application relates is not an earlier development approval.\n(sec.84-ssec.4) In this section— relevant development instrument see the Economic Development Act 2012 , schedule 1 .\n- (a) the application relates to either or both of the following approvals (each an earlier approval )— (i) a development approval given by the local government; (ii) a PDA development approval under the Economic Development Act 2012 ; and\n- (i) a development approval given by the local government;\n- (ii) a PDA development approval under the Economic Development Act 2012 ; and\n- (b) the earlier approval has not lapsed; and\n- (c) the application is inconsistent with the earlier approval.\n- (i) a development approval given by the local government;\n- (ii) a PDA development approval under the Economic Development Act 2012 ; and\n- (a) the application relates to— (i) development categorised as accepted development under a local planning instrument; or (ii) PDA-related development that is PDA accepted development under the Economic Development Act 2012 ; and\n- (i) development categorised as accepted development under a local planning instrument; or\n- (ii) PDA-related development that is PDA accepted development under the Economic Development Act 2012 ; and\n- (b) the development may affect the position, height or form of the building work; and\n- (c) the building work is inconsistent with— (i) for an application in relation to development mentioned in paragraph (a) (i) —the provisions of the local planning instrument that apply to the development; or (ii) for an application in relation to development mentioned in paragraph (a) (ii) —the provisions of the relevant development instrument for the priority development area that apply to the development.\n- (i) for an application in relation to development mentioned in paragraph (a) (i) —the provisions of the local planning instrument that apply to the development; or\n- (ii) for an application in relation to development mentioned in paragraph (a) (ii) —the provisions of the relevant development instrument for the priority development area that apply to the development.\n- (i) development categorised as accepted development under a local planning instrument; or\n- (ii) PDA-related development that is PDA accepted development under the Economic Development Act 2012 ; and\n- (i) for an application in relation to development mentioned in paragraph (a) (i) —the provisions of the local planning instrument that apply to the development; or\n- (ii) for an application in relation to development mentioned in paragraph (a) (ii) —the provisions of the relevant development instrument for the priority development area that apply to the development.","sortOrder":185},{"sectionNumber":"sec.85","sectionType":"section","heading":"Additional requirement for decision notice","content":"### sec.85 Additional requirement for decision notice\n\nThe private certifier must, when issuing the decision notice, include in the notice information about any requirements the building work must comply with to be categorised as accepted development under the Planning Act .\ns 85 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2009 No. 36 s 872 sch 2 ; 2016 No. 27 s 77","sortOrder":186},{"sectionNumber":"sec.86","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirements on approval of application","content":"### sec.86 Requirements on approval of application\n\nIf the private certifier approves the application, the certifier must—\nwithin 5 business days, give the local government a copy of each of the following documents identified in the way stated in subsection (2) —\nthe application;\nthe approval documents for the application; and\ngive the local government the approved form for the documents mentioned in paragraph (a) ; and\npay the fee fixed by the local government under the City of Brisbane Act 2010 or the Local Government Act 2009 for accepting the application and the approval documents.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nFor subsection (1) (a) , the documents must be identified by—\nmarking each of them as documents that relate to the application and that have been approved by the private certifier; or\ngiving them to the local government with another document that—\nidentifies each of the documents; and\nstates their edition number, if any; and\nstates that they relate to the application and that they have been approved by the private certifier.\nFor public access to particular documents, see the Planning Act , chapter 7 , part 3 .\ns 86 ins 1998 No. 13 s 10\namd 2005 No. 14 s 2 sch\nsub 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2009 No. 36 s 872 sch 2 ; 2009 No. 17 s 331 sch 1 ; 2013 No. 5 s 94 sch ; 2013 No. 30 s 9 sch 1 ; 2016 No. 27 s 78\n(sec.86-ssec.1) If the private certifier approves the application, the certifier must— within 5 business days, give the local government a copy of each of the following documents identified in the way stated in subsection (2) — the application; the approval documents for the application; and give the local government the approved form for the documents mentioned in paragraph (a) ; and pay the fee fixed by the local government under the City of Brisbane Act 2010 or the Local Government Act 2009 for accepting the application and the approval documents. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.86-ssec.2) For subsection (1) (a) , the documents must be identified by— marking each of them as documents that relate to the application and that have been approved by the private certifier; or giving them to the local government with another document that— identifies each of the documents; and states their edition number, if any; and states that they relate to the application and that they have been approved by the private certifier. For public access to particular documents, see the Planning Act , chapter 7 , part 3 .\n- (a) within 5 business days, give the local government a copy of each of the following documents identified in the way stated in subsection (2) — (i) the application; (ii) the approval documents for the application; and\n- (i) the application;\n- (ii) the approval documents for the application; and\n- (b) give the local government the approved form for the documents mentioned in paragraph (a) ; and\n- (c) pay the fee fixed by the local government under the City of Brisbane Act 2010 or the Local Government Act 2009 for accepting the application and the approval documents.\n- (i) the application;\n- (ii) the approval documents for the application; and\n- (a) marking each of them as documents that relate to the application and that have been approved by the private certifier; or\n- (b) giving them to the local government with another document that— (i) identifies each of the documents; and (ii) states their edition number, if any; and (iii) states that they relate to the application and that they have been approved by the private certifier.\n- (i) identifies each of the documents; and\n- (ii) states their edition number, if any; and\n- (iii) states that they relate to the application and that they have been approved by the private certifier.\n- (i) identifies each of the documents; and\n- (ii) states their edition number, if any; and\n- (iii) states that they relate to the application and that they have been approved by the private certifier.","sortOrder":187},{"sectionNumber":"sec.87","sectionType":"section","heading":"Local government acknowledgement","content":"### sec.87 Local government acknowledgement\n\nThe local government must, when the private certifier complies with section 86 (1) , immediately give the certifier a document acknowledging the fee mentioned in sub section 86 (1) (c) has been received.\ns 87 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5","sortOrder":188},{"sectionNumber":"sec.88","sectionType":"section","heading":"Giving approval documents to applicant","content":"### sec.88 Giving approval documents to applicant\n\nThis section applies only if the private certifier approves the application.\nThe private certifier must not give the applicant any approval documents for the application unless the certifier has complied with section 86 (1) .\nMaximum penalty—50 penalty units.\nSubsection (2B) applies if the application is for building work that is—\nthe demolition of a building used only or mainly for residential purposes; and\nassessable development under a local planning instrument.\nThe private certifier must not give the applicant any approval documents for the application before the end of 5 business days after the day the private certifier has complied with all requirements under section 86 (1) .\nMaximum penalty—165 penalty units.\nSubsection (4) applies if the private certifier—\nreceives an acknowledgement under section 87 from the local government for the application; and\nhas not given the approval documents to the applicant.\nThe private certifier must give the approval documents to the applicant—\nif the application is mentioned in subsection (2A) and the private certifier receives the acknowledgement before the end of the period mentioned in subsection (2B) —within 5 business days after the end of that period; or\notherwise—within 5 business days after receiving the acknowledgement.\nSee also section 132 .\nSubsection (6) applies if the private certifier—\ngives the approval documents to the applicant; and\nhas not received an acknowledgement under section 87 from the local government for the application.\nThe private certifier must, for at least 5 years after giving the approval documents, keep written evidence that the fee mentioned in section 86 (1) (c) for the application was paid to the local government.\nMaximum penalty for subsection (6) —20 penalty units.\ns 88 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\nsub 2009 No. 51 s 11\namd 2017 No. 12 s 8A\n(sec.88-ssec.1) This section applies only if the private certifier approves the application.\n(sec.88-ssec.2) The private certifier must not give the applicant any approval documents for the application unless the certifier has complied with section 86 (1) . Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.\n(sec.88-ssec.2A) Subsection (2B) applies if the application is for building work that is— the demolition of a building used only or mainly for residential purposes; and assessable development under a local planning instrument.\n(sec.88-ssec.2B) The private certifier must not give the applicant any approval documents for the application before the end of 5 business days after the day the private certifier has complied with all requirements under section 86 (1) . Maximum penalty—165 penalty units.\n(sec.88-ssec.3) Subsection (4) applies if the private certifier— receives an acknowledgement under section 87 from the local government for the application; and has not given the approval documents to the applicant.\n(sec.88-ssec.4) The private certifier must give the approval documents to the applicant— if the application is mentioned in subsection (2A) and the private certifier receives the acknowledgement before the end of the period mentioned in subsection (2B) —within 5 business days after the end of that period; or otherwise—within 5 business days after receiving the acknowledgement. See also section 132 .\n(sec.88-ssec.5) Subsection (6) applies if the private certifier— gives the approval documents to the applicant; and has not received an acknowledgement under section 87 from the local government for the application.\n(sec.88-ssec.6) The private certifier must, for at least 5 years after giving the approval documents, keep written evidence that the fee mentioned in section 86 (1) (c) for the application was paid to the local government. Maximum penalty for subsection (6) —20 penalty units.\n- (a) the demolition of a building used only or mainly for residential purposes; and\n- (b) assessable development under a local planning instrument.\n- (a) receives an acknowledgement under section 87 from the local government for the application; and\n- (b) has not given the approval documents to the applicant.\n- (a) if the application is mentioned in subsection (2A) and the private certifier receives the acknowledgement before the end of the period mentioned in subsection (2B) —within 5 business days after the end of that period; or\n- (b) otherwise—within 5 business days after receiving the acknowledgement.\n- (a) gives the approval documents to the applicant; and\n- (b) has not received an acknowledgement under section 87 from the local government for the application.","sortOrder":189},{"sectionNumber":"ch.4-pt.7","sectionType":"part","heading":"Provisions about lapsing of building development approvals and related matters","content":"# Provisions about lapsing of building development approvals and related matters","sortOrder":190},{"sectionNumber":"ch.4-pt.7-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Building work for demolition or removal","content":"## Building work for demolition or removal","sortOrder":191},{"sectionNumber":"sec.89","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of div 1","content":"### sec.89 Application of div 1\n\nThis division applies to a building development approval for building work to which the demolition/removal completion condition applies.\ns 89 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5","sortOrder":192},{"sectionNumber":"sec.90","sectionType":"section","heading":"Currency period under the Planning Act , s 85 (1) for building development approval","content":"### sec.90 Currency period under the Planning Act , s 85 (1) for building development approval\n\nThe period, or extended period, under the demolition/removal completion condition of the building development approval is taken to be, for the Planning Act , the currency period for the approval.\nThe currency period under subsection (1) may not be extended under the Planning Act .\ns 90 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2009 No. 36 s 872 sch 2\nsub 2016 No. 27 s 79\n(sec.90-ssec.1) The period, or extended period, under the demolition/removal completion condition of the building development approval is taken to be, for the Planning Act , the currency period for the approval.\n(sec.90-ssec.2) The currency period under subsection (1) may not be extended under the Planning Act .","sortOrder":193},{"sectionNumber":"sec.91","sectionType":"section","heading":"Lapsing of building development approval","content":"### sec.91 Lapsing of building development approval\n\nThis section applies despite the Planning Act , section 85 .\nThe building development approval lapses if the demolition/removal completion condition has not been complied with by the end of the period under the demolition/removal completion condition.\nHowever, if section 92 applies, the approval does not lapse until the local government decides not to take any action under that section.\ns 91 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2016 No. 27 s 80\n(sec.91-ssec.1) This section applies despite the Planning Act , section 85 .\n(sec.91-ssec.2) The building development approval lapses if the demolition/removal completion condition has not been complied with by the end of the period under the demolition/removal completion condition.\n(sec.91-ssec.3) However, if section 92 applies, the approval does not lapse until the local government decides not to take any action under that section.","sortOrder":194},{"sectionNumber":"sec.92","sectionType":"section","heading":"Local government may complete particular work if condition not complied with","content":"### sec.92 Local government may complete particular work if condition not complied with\n\nThis section applies if the building development approval lapses and the building work is other than demolition.\nThe local government may take the action it considers necessary to complete the building work.\nIf the local government takes action under subsection (2) , until the local government completes the action—\nthe approval is taken not to have lapsed; and\nthe local government is taken to be the person entitled to the benefit of the approval.\nThe action is taken to have been authorised under the approval.\nIn taking the action the local government may use all or part of any security given to it for the carrying out of the building work.\ns 92 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\n(sec.92-ssec.1) This section applies if the building development approval lapses and the building work is other than demolition.\n(sec.92-ssec.2) The local government may take the action it considers necessary to complete the building work.\n(sec.92-ssec.3) If the local government takes action under subsection (2) , until the local government completes the action— the approval is taken not to have lapsed; and the local government is taken to be the person entitled to the benefit of the approval.\n(sec.92-ssec.4) The action is taken to have been authorised under the approval.\n(sec.92-ssec.5) In taking the action the local government may use all or part of any security given to it for the carrying out of the building work.\n- (a) the approval is taken not to have lapsed; and\n- (b) the local government is taken to be the person entitled to the benefit of the approval.","sortOrder":195},{"sectionNumber":"sec.93","sectionType":"section","heading":"Releasing security","content":"### sec.93 Releasing security\n\nThe local government may at any time, having regard to the progress of the building work, refund or release part of any security given to it for the carrying out of the building work.\nThe local government must release all or any remaining part of the security if—\nthe demolition/removal completion condition is complied with; or\nthe building development approval lapses.\ns 93 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\n(sec.93-ssec.1) The local government may at any time, having regard to the progress of the building work, refund or release part of any security given to it for the carrying out of the building work.\n(sec.93-ssec.2) The local government must release all or any remaining part of the security if— the demolition/removal completion condition is complied with; or the building development approval lapses.\n- (a) the demolition/removal completion condition is complied with; or\n- (b) the building development approval lapses.","sortOrder":196},{"sectionNumber":"ch.4-pt.7-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Other building work","content":"## Other building work","sortOrder":197},{"sectionNumber":"sec.94","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of div 2","content":"### sec.94 Application of div 2\n\nThis division applies if a condition of a building development approval requires the development, or an aspect of the development, to be completed by a particular time (the condition time ).\nHowever, this division does not apply to a building development approval for building work to which the demolition/removal completion condition applies.\nFor general provisions about when a development approval lapses, what conditions may be imposed and when a condition of a building development approval may be amended, see the Planning Act , chapter 3 , part 3 , division 3 and part 5 , division 2 , subdivision 2 and division 4 .\ns 94 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2009 No. 36 s 872 sch 2 ; 2016 No. 27 s 81\n(sec.94-ssec.1) This division applies if a condition of a building development approval requires the development, or an aspect of the development, to be completed by a particular time (the condition time ).\n(sec.94-ssec.2) However, this division does not apply to a building development approval for building work to which the demolition/removal completion condition applies. For general provisions about when a development approval lapses, what conditions may be imposed and when a condition of a building development approval may be amended, see the Planning Act , chapter 3 , part 3 , division 3 and part 5 , division 2 , subdivision 2 and division 4 .","sortOrder":198},{"sectionNumber":"sec.95","sectionType":"section","heading":"Reminder notice requirement for lapsing","content":"### sec.95 Reminder notice requirement for lapsing\n\nDespite the Planning Act , chapter 3 , part 3 , division 3 and part 5 , division 4 and the condition, the approval only lapses if—\nthe assessment manager has, under this section, given the owner of the building a reminder notice about the lapsing; and\nthe time (the lapsing time ) chosen by the assessment manager and stated in the reminder notice for the completion of the development or aspect has passed; and\nthe development or aspect was not completed before the lapsing time.\nThe lapsing time may be after, but must not be before, the condition time.\nThe reminder notice must—\nbe given no more than 6 months, but at least 3 months, before the lapsing time; and\nstate each of the following—\nthe condition;\nthe lapsing time;\nthat the approval will lapse unless the development or aspect is completed by the lapsing time;\nthat if, under the Planning Act , the currency period under the Planning Act , section 85 (1) for the building development approval is extended past the lapsing time stated in the notice the lapsing time will, under section 96 , be taken to be when the extended period ends.\nOnly 1 reminder notice may be given under this section.\nSubject to section 96 , the assessment manager can not change the lapsing time.\ns 95 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2006 No. 59 s 22 ; 2009 No. 36 s 872 sch 2 ; 2016 No. 27 s 82\n(sec.95-ssec.1) Despite the Planning Act , chapter 3 , part 3 , division 3 and part 5 , division 4 and the condition, the approval only lapses if— the assessment manager has, under this section, given the owner of the building a reminder notice about the lapsing; and the time (the lapsing time ) chosen by the assessment manager and stated in the reminder notice for the completion of the development or aspect has passed; and the development or aspect was not completed before the lapsing time.\n(sec.95-ssec.2) The lapsing time may be after, but must not be before, the condition time.\n(sec.95-ssec.3) The reminder notice must— be given no more than 6 months, but at least 3 months, before the lapsing time; and state each of the following— the condition; the lapsing time; that the approval will lapse unless the development or aspect is completed by the lapsing time; that if, under the Planning Act , the currency period under the Planning Act , section 85 (1) for the building development approval is extended past the lapsing time stated in the notice the lapsing time will, under section 96 , be taken to be when the extended period ends.\n(sec.95-ssec.4) Only 1 reminder notice may be given under this section.\n(sec.95-ssec.5) Subject to section 96 , the assessment manager can not change the lapsing time.\n- (a) the assessment manager has, under this section, given the owner of the building a reminder notice about the lapsing; and\n- (b) the time (the lapsing time ) chosen by the assessment manager and stated in the reminder notice for the completion of the development or aspect has passed; and\n- (c) the development or aspect was not completed before the lapsing time.\n- (a) be given no more than 6 months, but at least 3 months, before the lapsing time; and\n- (b) state each of the following— (i) the condition; (ii) the lapsing time; (iii) that the approval will lapse unless the development or aspect is completed by the lapsing time; (iv) that if, under the Planning Act , the currency period under the Planning Act , section 85 (1) for the building development approval is extended past the lapsing time stated in the notice the lapsing time will, under section 96 , be taken to be when the extended period ends.\n- (i) the condition;\n- (ii) the lapsing time;\n- (iii) that the approval will lapse unless the development or aspect is completed by the lapsing time;\n- (iv) that if, under the Planning Act , the currency period under the Planning Act , section 85 (1) for the building development approval is extended past the lapsing time stated in the notice the lapsing time will, under section 96 , be taken to be when the extended period ends.\n- (i) the condition;\n- (ii) the lapsing time;\n- (iii) that the approval will lapse unless the development or aspect is completed by the lapsing time;\n- (iv) that if, under the Planning Act , the currency period under the Planning Act , section 85 (1) for the building development approval is extended past the lapsing time stated in the notice the lapsing time will, under section 96 , be taken to be when the extended period ends.","sortOrder":199},{"sectionNumber":"sec.96","sectionType":"section","heading":"Extension of lapsing time because of application to extend currency period under Planning Act , s 85 (1)","content":"### sec.96 Extension of lapsing time because of application to extend currency period under Planning Act , s 85 (1)\n\nThis section applies if—\na reminder notice has been given under section 95 ; and\nbefore the lapsing time stated in the notice, an extension application is made under the Planning Act to extend the currency period under the Planning Act , section 85 (1) for the relevant building development approval.\nFor section 95 —\nthe lapsing time is taken to have been extended until the request has been decided; and\nif the currency period is extended past the lapsing time stated in the notice, the lapsing time is taken to be when the extended period ends.\ns 96 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2009 No. 36 s 872 sch 2 ; 2016 No. 27 s 83\n(sec.96-ssec.1) This section applies if— a reminder notice has been given under section 95 ; and before the lapsing time stated in the notice, an extension application is made under the Planning Act to extend the currency period under the Planning Act , section 85 (1) for the relevant building development approval.\n(sec.96-ssec.2) For section 95 — the lapsing time is taken to have been extended until the request has been decided; and if the currency period is extended past the lapsing time stated in the notice, the lapsing time is taken to be when the extended period ends.\n- (a) a reminder notice has been given under section 95 ; and\n- (b) before the lapsing time stated in the notice, an extension application is made under the Planning Act to extend the currency period under the Planning Act , section 85 (1) for the relevant building development approval.\n- (a) the lapsing time is taken to have been extended until the request has been decided; and\n- (b) if the currency period is extended past the lapsing time stated in the notice, the lapsing time is taken to be when the extended period ends.","sortOrder":200},{"sectionNumber":"sec.97","sectionType":"section","heading":"Restriction on private certifier (class A) extending currency period under Planning Act , s 85 (1) more than once","content":"### sec.97 Restriction on private certifier (class A) extending currency period under Planning Act , s 85 (1) more than once\n\nThis section applies if the assessment manager is a private certifier (class A) and, under the Planning Act , the currency period under the Planning Act , section 85 (1) for the building development approval has already been extended.\nThe private certifier may further extend the period only if the private certifier has consulted with the local government.\nSubsection (2) applies despite the Planning Act , chapter 3 , part 3 , division 3 and part 5 , division 4 .\ns 97 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2009 No. 36 s 872 sch 2 ; 2016 No. 27 s 84\n(sec.97-ssec.1) This section applies if the assessment manager is a private certifier (class A) and, under the Planning Act , the currency period under the Planning Act , section 85 (1) for the building development approval has already been extended.\n(sec.97-ssec.2) The private certifier may further extend the period only if the private certifier has consulted with the local government.\n(sec.97-ssec.3) Subsection (2) applies despite the Planning Act , chapter 3 , part 3 , division 3 and part 5 , division 4 .","sortOrder":201},{"sectionNumber":"ch.5-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Giving of inspection documentation for single detached class 1a buildings and class 10 buildings or structures","content":"# Giving of inspection documentation for single detached class 1a buildings and class 10 buildings or structures","sortOrder":202},{"sectionNumber":"sec.98","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of pt 1","content":"### sec.98 Application of pt 1\n\nThis part applies to a building certifier for a building development approval who is a local government building certifier or a private certifier (class A), if the building is—\na single detached class 1a building; or\na class 10 building or structure.\ns 98 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2012 No. 3 s 132 sch\n- (a) a single detached class 1a building; or\n- (b) a class 10 building or structure.","sortOrder":203},{"sectionNumber":"sec.99","sectionType":"section","heading":"Obligation to give owner inspection documentation on final inspection","content":"### sec.99 Obligation to give owner inspection documentation on final inspection\n\nThis section applies if at the inspection of the final stage of building work, the building certifier is satisfied, on an inspection carried out under best industry practice, that the work complies with the building development approval.\nFor rights of appeal to a development tribunal, see the Planning Act , section 229 .\nThe building certifier must ensure the owner of the building is, within the required period, given—\na final inspection certificate for the building work; and\na copy of any other inspection documentation for inspection of the building work.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nIn this section—\nrequired period means the period that ends 5 business days after—\nif the inspection documentation includes any certificates relied on by the building certifier—the certifier accepts the certificates; or\notherwise—all of the building work is inspected.\ns 99 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2009 No. 36 s 872 sch 2 ; 2016 No. 27 s 85\n(sec.99-ssec.1) This section applies if at the inspection of the final stage of building work, the building certifier is satisfied, on an inspection carried out under best industry practice, that the work complies with the building development approval. For rights of appeal to a development tribunal, see the Planning Act , section 229 .\n(sec.99-ssec.2) The building certifier must ensure the owner of the building is, within the required period, given— a final inspection certificate for the building work; and a copy of any other inspection documentation for inspection of the building work. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.99-ssec.3) In this section— required period means the period that ends 5 business days after— if the inspection documentation includes any certificates relied on by the building certifier—the certifier accepts the certificates; or otherwise—all of the building work is inspected.\n- (a) a final inspection certificate for the building work; and\n- (b) a copy of any other inspection documentation for inspection of the building work.\n- (a) if the inspection documentation includes any certificates relied on by the building certifier—the certifier accepts the certificates; or\n- (b) otherwise—all of the building work is inspected.","sortOrder":204},{"sectionNumber":"ch.5-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Certificates of occupancy for other buildings","content":"# Certificates of occupancy for other buildings","sortOrder":205},{"sectionNumber":"ch.5-pt.2-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Preliminary","content":"## Preliminary","sortOrder":206},{"sectionNumber":"sec.100","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of pt 2","content":"### sec.100 Application of pt 2\n\nThis part applies to a building certifier for a building development approval who is a local government building certifier or a private certifier (class A), unless the building is—\na single detached class 1a building; or\na class 10 building or structure.\ns 100 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2012 No. 3 s 132 sch\n- (a) a single detached class 1a building; or\n- (b) a class 10 building or structure.","sortOrder":207},{"sectionNumber":"sec.101","sectionType":"section","heading":"Meaning of substantially completed","content":"### sec.101 Meaning of substantially completed\n\nA building has been substantially completed when—\nall wet areas are waterproof as required under the building assessment provisions; and\nreticulated water is connected to and provided throughout the building; and\nall sanitary installations are installed as required under the building assessment provisions; and\neither—\nthe local government has issued a final inspection certificate under the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2018 stating the plumbing or drainage work for the building has been finished under that Act; or\nnotice of notifiable work carried out for the building has, on the completion of that work, been given to the commissioner under the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2018 , section 83 (1) ; and\nall fire safety installations are operational and installed as required under the building assessment provisions; and\nall health and safety matters relating to the building comply with the building assessment provisions; and\nelectricity supply is connected to the building to the extent necessary for it to be used under the BCA classification sought; and\nthe building is weatherproof as required under the building assessment provisions; and\nthe building is structurally adequate as required under the building assessment provisions; and\nall means of access and egress to the building comply with the building assessment provisions; and\nif the relevant development approval includes conditions advised or required by a referral agency and the conditions are about the building work for the building—the conditions have been complied with.\nIn this section—\nbuilding includes alterations to all or part of an existing building.\ns 101 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2013 No. 5 s 60 ; 2018 No. 17 s 197 sch 2\n(sec.101-ssec.1) A building has been substantially completed when— all wet areas are waterproof as required under the building assessment provisions; and reticulated water is connected to and provided throughout the building; and all sanitary installations are installed as required under the building assessment provisions; and either— the local government has issued a final inspection certificate under the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2018 stating the plumbing or drainage work for the building has been finished under that Act; or notice of notifiable work carried out for the building has, on the completion of that work, been given to the commissioner under the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2018 , section 83 (1) ; and all fire safety installations are operational and installed as required under the building assessment provisions; and all health and safety matters relating to the building comply with the building assessment provisions; and electricity supply is connected to the building to the extent necessary for it to be used under the BCA classification sought; and the building is weatherproof as required under the building assessment provisions; and the building is structurally adequate as required under the building assessment provisions; and all means of access and egress to the building comply with the building assessment provisions; and if the relevant development approval includes conditions advised or required by a referral agency and the conditions are about the building work for the building—the conditions have been complied with.\n(sec.101-ssec.2) In this section— building includes alterations to all or part of an existing building.\n- (a) all wet areas are waterproof as required under the building assessment provisions; and\n- (b) reticulated water is connected to and provided throughout the building; and\n- (c) all sanitary installations are installed as required under the building assessment provisions; and\n- (d) either— (i) the local government has issued a final inspection certificate under the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2018 stating the plumbing or drainage work for the building has been finished under that Act; or (ii) notice of notifiable work carried out for the building has, on the completion of that work, been given to the commissioner under the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2018 , section 83 (1) ; and\n- (i) the local government has issued a final inspection certificate under the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2018 stating the plumbing or drainage work for the building has been finished under that Act; or\n- (ii) notice of notifiable work carried out for the building has, on the completion of that work, been given to the commissioner under the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2018 , section 83 (1) ; and\n- (e) all fire safety installations are operational and installed as required under the building assessment provisions; and\n- (f) all health and safety matters relating to the building comply with the building assessment provisions; and\n- (g) electricity supply is connected to the building to the extent necessary for it to be used under the BCA classification sought; and\n- (h) the building is weatherproof as required under the building assessment provisions; and\n- (i) the building is structurally adequate as required under the building assessment provisions; and\n- (j) all means of access and egress to the building comply with the building assessment provisions; and\n- (k) if the relevant development approval includes conditions advised or required by a referral agency and the conditions are about the building work for the building—the conditions have been complied with.\n- (i) the local government has issued a final inspection certificate under the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2018 stating the plumbing or drainage work for the building has been finished under that Act; or\n- (ii) notice of notifiable work carried out for the building has, on the completion of that work, been given to the commissioner under the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2018 , section 83 (1) ; and","sortOrder":208},{"sectionNumber":"ch.5-pt.2-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Giving of certificate","content":"## Giving of certificate","sortOrder":209},{"sectionNumber":"sec.102","sectionType":"section","heading":"Obligation to give certificate of occupancy on inspection after particular events","content":"### sec.102 Obligation to give certificate of occupancy on inspection after particular events\n\nThis section applies if—\nthe building certifier has inspected the building and—\ndecided that it has been substantially completed; or\ngiven written consent to the occupation of part of the building before all of it has been substantially completed; or\nif the development is alterations to an existing building—decided that they have been substantially completed; and\nif there is any fire safety installation installed in the building—the applicant has given the building certifier—\na list of all of the installations; and\ndrawings showing their location; and\nany requirement under the building assessment provisions or a condition of the building development approval for a referral agency inspection of the building has been complied with or has ceased to apply.\nThe building certifier must, as soon as practicable, ensure the owner of the building is given a certificate of occupancy by a building certifier that complies with the requirements under section 103 for a certificate of occupancy (the certificate requirements ).\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nIf a requirement mentioned in subsection (1) (c) applies, the certificate must not be given until the requirement has been complied with or it has ceased to apply.\nFor rights of appeal to a development tribunal, see the Planning Act , section 229 .\nSee also section 132 .\ns 102 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2009 No. 36 s 872 sch 2 ; 2016 No. 27 s 86 ; 2020 No. 24 s 153 s ch 1 pt 2\n(sec.102-ssec.1) This section applies if— the building certifier has inspected the building and— decided that it has been substantially completed; or given written consent to the occupation of part of the building before all of it has been substantially completed; or if the development is alterations to an existing building—decided that they have been substantially completed; and if there is any fire safety installation installed in the building—the applicant has given the building certifier— a list of all of the installations; and drawings showing their location; and any requirement under the building assessment provisions or a condition of the building development approval for a referral agency inspection of the building has been complied with or has ceased to apply.\n(sec.102-ssec.2) The building certifier must, as soon as practicable, ensure the owner of the building is given a certificate of occupancy by a building certifier that complies with the requirements under section 103 for a certificate of occupancy (the certificate requirements ). Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.102-ssec.3) If a requirement mentioned in subsection (1) (c) applies, the certificate must not be given until the requirement has been complied with or it has ceased to apply. For rights of appeal to a development tribunal, see the Planning Act , section 229 . See also section 132 .\n- (a) the building certifier has inspected the building and— (i) decided that it has been substantially completed; or (ii) given written consent to the occupation of part of the building before all of it has been substantially completed; or (iii) if the development is alterations to an existing building—decided that they have been substantially completed; and\n- (i) decided that it has been substantially completed; or\n- (ii) given written consent to the occupation of part of the building before all of it has been substantially completed; or\n- (iii) if the development is alterations to an existing building—decided that they have been substantially completed; and\n- (b) if there is any fire safety installation installed in the building—the applicant has given the building certifier— (i) a list of all of the installations; and (ii) drawings showing their location; and\n- (i) a list of all of the installations; and\n- (ii) drawings showing their location; and\n- (c) any requirement under the building assessment provisions or a condition of the building development approval for a referral agency inspection of the building has been complied with or has ceased to apply.\n- (i) decided that it has been substantially completed; or\n- (ii) given written consent to the occupation of part of the building before all of it has been substantially completed; or\n- (iii) if the development is alterations to an existing building—decided that they have been substantially completed; and\n- (i) a list of all of the installations; and\n- (ii) drawings showing their location; and\n- 1 For rights of appeal to a development tribunal, see the Planning Act , section 229 .\n- 2 See also section 132 .","sortOrder":210},{"sectionNumber":"sec.103","sectionType":"section","heading":"Certificate requirements","content":"### sec.103 Certificate requirements\n\nA certificate of occupancy must—\nbe signed in the approved form; and\nstate the building’s classification, having regard to—\nthe class of the building stated in the decision notice for the development; and\nthe use for which the building was designed, built or adapted; and\nbriefly describe the type of building or the use for which the building was designed, built or adapted, having regard to—\nany particular categories of uses under the classification; and\nrestrictions about the use of the building under the BCA or QDC; and\nretail showroom for sale of goods\nmanufacturing – plastic goods production, not to be used for hazardous processes under the BCA\nmotel – sole occupancy units\na requirement under the QDC for a floating building to be permanently moored and not used for navigational purposes\nif a part of the building is classified differently to another part—state the part to which each classification relates; and\nif the development uses a building solution under the BCA or QDC and the solution—\nrestricts the use or occupation of the building—state the restriction; or\nrequires a management procedure relating to systems or procedures—state the management procedure; and\nif the development uses performance solutions—state the materials, systems, methods of building, management procedures, specifications and other things required under the performance solutions.\na limitation on the use of finishes with fire hazard properties as defined under the BCA\na prohibition on storing hazardous materials above a stated height\na limitation on storing or using stated materials\na requirement that all of the building’s final exit doors be unlocked before it is occupied on the start of any day\na requirement to implement stated evacuation strategies or procedures\na restriction on the number and the distribution of the building’s occupants\na requirement that evacuation routes be kept clear of fittings and furnishings or be kept sterile\na prohibition on carrying out any hazardous processes or storage mentioned in BCA, part E1.5, table E1.5, note 4, paragraph (a)\ns 103 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2008 No. 13 s 4 ; 2009 No. 51 s 12 ; 2011 No. 27 s 230 ; 2020 No. 24 s 153 s ch 1 pt 2\n- (a) be signed in the approved form; and\n- (b) state the building’s classification, having regard to— (i) the class of the building stated in the decision notice for the development; and (ii) the use for which the building was designed, built or adapted; and\n- (i) the class of the building stated in the decision notice for the development; and\n- (ii) the use for which the building was designed, built or adapted; and\n- (c) briefly describe the type of building or the use for which the building was designed, built or adapted, having regard to— (i) any particular categories of uses under the classification; and (ii) restrictions about the use of the building under the BCA or QDC; and Examples of descriptions for paragraph (c) — • retail showroom for sale of goods • manufacturing – plastic goods production, not to be used for hazardous processes under the BCA • motel – sole occupancy units Example of restriction about the use of a building under the QDC— a requirement under the QDC for a floating building to be permanently moored and not used for navigational purposes\n- (i) any particular categories of uses under the classification; and\n- (ii) restrictions about the use of the building under the BCA or QDC; and\n- • retail showroom for sale of goods\n- • manufacturing – plastic goods production, not to be used for hazardous processes under the BCA\n- • motel – sole occupancy units\n- (d) if a part of the building is classified differently to another part—state the part to which each classification relates; and\n- (e) if the development uses a building solution under the BCA or QDC and the solution— (i) restricts the use or occupation of the building—state the restriction; or (ii) requires a management procedure relating to systems or procedures—state the management procedure; and\n- (i) restricts the use or occupation of the building—state the restriction; or\n- (ii) requires a management procedure relating to systems or procedures—state the management procedure; and\n- (f) if the development uses performance solutions—state the materials, systems, methods of building, management procedures, specifications and other things required under the performance solutions. Examples of possible performance solution requirements relating to materials— • a limitation on the use of finishes with fire hazard properties as defined under the BCA • a prohibition on storing hazardous materials above a stated height • a limitation on storing or using stated materials Examples of possible performance solution requirements relating to systems or procedures— • a requirement that all of the building’s final exit doors be unlocked before it is occupied on the start of any day • a requirement to implement stated evacuation strategies or procedures • a restriction on the number and the distribution of the building’s occupants • a requirement that evacuation routes be kept clear of fittings and furnishings or be kept sterile • a prohibition on carrying out any hazardous processes or storage mentioned in BCA, part E1.5, table E1.5, note 4, paragraph (a)\n- • a limitation on the use of finishes with fire hazard properties as defined under the BCA\n- • a prohibition on storing hazardous materials above a stated height\n- • a limitation on storing or using stated materials\n- • a requirement that all of the building’s final exit doors be unlocked before it is occupied on the start of any day\n- • a requirement to implement stated evacuation strategies or procedures\n- • a restriction on the number and the distribution of the building’s occupants\n- • a requirement that evacuation routes be kept clear of fittings and furnishings or be kept sterile\n- • a prohibition on carrying out any hazardous processes or storage mentioned in BCA, part E1.5, table E1.5, note 4, paragraph (a)\n- (i) the class of the building stated in the decision notice for the development; and\n- (ii) the use for which the building was designed, built or adapted; and\n- (i) any particular categories of uses under the classification; and\n- (ii) restrictions about the use of the building under the BCA or QDC; and\n- • retail showroom for sale of goods\n- • manufacturing – plastic goods production, not to be used for hazardous processes under the BCA\n- • motel – sole occupancy units\n- (i) restricts the use or occupation of the building—state the restriction; or\n- (ii) requires a management procedure relating to systems or procedures—state the management procedure; and\n- • a limitation on the use of finishes with fire hazard properties as defined under the BCA\n- • a prohibition on storing hazardous materials above a stated height\n- • a limitation on storing or using stated materials\n- • a requirement that all of the building’s final exit doors be unlocked before it is occupied on the start of any day\n- • a requirement to implement stated evacuation strategies or procedures\n- • a restriction on the number and the distribution of the building’s occupants\n- • a requirement that evacuation routes be kept clear of fittings and furnishings or be kept sterile\n- • a prohibition on carrying out any hazardous processes or storage mentioned in BCA, part E1.5, table E1.5, note 4, paragraph (a)","sortOrder":211},{"sectionNumber":"sec.104","sectionType":"section","heading":"Interim certificate if building is remote","content":"### sec.104 Interim certificate if building is remote\n\nThis section applies if, because of the remoteness of the building’s location, it is not practicable for the building certifier to inspect the building to decide whether it has been substantially completed.\nThe building certifier may give the owner of the building an interim certificate of occupancy for the building pending the carrying out of the inspection.\nThe interim certificate must—\ncomply with the certificate requirements; and\nstate that it is an interim certificate; and\nstate when it will expire under subsection (5) .\nThe interim certificate may be based on information given to the building certifier by or for the owner of the building.\nThe interim certificate expires when the earlier of the following happens—\nthe inspection is carried out and the owner is, under section 102 , given a certificate of occupancy;\nthe end of 6 months after the interim certificate is given;\nits cancellation by the building certifier.\nFor subsection (5) (c) , the interim certificate may be cancelled only on the ground that the basis on which it was issued was incorrect.\ns 104 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2013 No. 5 s 94 sch ; 2020 No. 24 s 153 s ch 1 pt 2\n(sec.104-ssec.1) This section applies if, because of the remoteness of the building’s location, it is not practicable for the building certifier to inspect the building to decide whether it has been substantially completed.\n(sec.104-ssec.2) The building certifier may give the owner of the building an interim certificate of occupancy for the building pending the carrying out of the inspection.\n(sec.104-ssec.3) The interim certificate must— comply with the certificate requirements; and state that it is an interim certificate; and state when it will expire under subsection (5) .\n(sec.104-ssec.4) The interim certificate may be based on information given to the building certifier by or for the owner of the building.\n(sec.104-ssec.5) The interim certificate expires when the earlier of the following happens— the inspection is carried out and the owner is, under section 102 , given a certificate of occupancy; the end of 6 months after the interim certificate is given; its cancellation by the building certifier.\n(sec.104-ssec.6) For subsection (5) (c) , the interim certificate may be cancelled only on the ground that the basis on which it was issued was incorrect.\n- (a) comply with the certificate requirements; and\n- (b) state that it is an interim certificate; and\n- (c) state when it will expire under subsection (5) .\n- (a) the inspection is carried out and the owner is, under section 102 , given a certificate of occupancy;\n- (b) the end of 6 months after the interim certificate is given;\n- (c) its cancellation by the building certifier.","sortOrder":212},{"sectionNumber":"sec.105","sectionType":"section","heading":"Certificates for a building occupied in stages","content":"### sec.105 Certificates for a building occupied in stages\n\nThis section applies if—\nthe building is unfinished; and\nits owner has been given a certificate of occupancy for part of it; and\nthe building certifier has consented to the occupation of a further part of the building.\nThe building certifier must ensure the owner is given a further certificate of occupancy for the further part.\nThe further certificate must comply with the certificate requirements.\nSee also section 132 .\ns 105 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2020 No. 24 s 153 s ch 1 pt 2\n(sec.105-ssec.1) This section applies if— the building is unfinished; and its owner has been given a certificate of occupancy for part of it; and the building certifier has consented to the occupation of a further part of the building.\n(sec.105-ssec.2) The building certifier must ensure the owner is given a further certificate of occupancy for the further part.\n(sec.105-ssec.3) The further certificate must comply with the certificate requirements. See also section 132 .\n- (a) the building is unfinished; and\n- (b) its owner has been given a certificate of occupancy for part of it; and\n- (c) the building certifier has consented to the occupation of a further part of the building.","sortOrder":213},{"sectionNumber":"ch.5-pt.2-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Miscellaneous provisions about certificates of occupancy","content":"## Miscellaneous provisions about certificates of occupancy","sortOrder":214},{"sectionNumber":"sec.106","sectionType":"section","heading":"Term of certificate of occupancy","content":"### sec.106 Term of certificate of occupancy\n\nA certificate of occupancy for the building, other than an interim certificate given under section 104 , continues in force until and unless it is replaced under section 113 .\ns 106 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2020 No. 24 s 153 s ch 1 pt 2","sortOrder":215},{"sectionNumber":"sec.107","sectionType":"section","heading":"Building certifier’s obligation to give referral agency certificate and other documents","content":"### sec.107 Building certifier’s obligation to give referral agency certificate and other documents\n\nThis section applies if—\nunder a building development approval a referral agency must be given a notice to inspect a building; and\na building certifier gives a certificate of occupancy for the building.\nThe building certifier must, within 10 business days after giving the certificate, give the referral agency—\na copy of the certificate; and\na copy of plans and specifications showing the aspects of the completed building work relevant to the agency’s functions as a referral agency, other than plans or specifications given to the agency under the Planning Act , section 63 (3) ; and\nif the agency is Queensland Fire and Rescue—\na list of all fire safety installations installed in the building; and\ndrawings showing the location of the fire safety installations.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\ns 107 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2009 No. 36 s 872 sch 2 ; 2014 No. 17 s 184 sch 1 pt 4 ; 2016 No. 27 s 87 ; 2020 No. 24 s 153 s ch 1 pt 2 ; 2024 No. 22 s 92 sch 1\n(sec.107-ssec.1) This section applies if— under a building development approval a referral agency must be given a notice to inspect a building; and a building certifier gives a certificate of occupancy for the building.\n(sec.107-ssec.2) The building certifier must, within 10 business days after giving the certificate, give the referral agency— a copy of the certificate; and a copy of plans and specifications showing the aspects of the completed building work relevant to the agency’s functions as a referral agency, other than plans or specifications given to the agency under the Planning Act , section 63 (3) ; and if the agency is Queensland Fire and Rescue— a list of all fire safety installations installed in the building; and drawings showing the location of the fire safety installations. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n- (a) under a building development approval a referral agency must be given a notice to inspect a building; and\n- (b) a building certifier gives a certificate of occupancy for the building.\n- (a) a copy of the certificate; and\n- (b) a copy of plans and specifications showing the aspects of the completed building work relevant to the agency’s functions as a referral agency, other than plans or specifications given to the agency under the Planning Act , section 63 (3) ; and\n- (c) if the agency is Queensland Fire and Rescue— (i) a list of all fire safety installations installed in the building; and (ii) drawings showing the location of the fire safety installations.\n- (i) a list of all fire safety installations installed in the building; and\n- (ii) drawings showing the location of the fire safety installations.\n- (i) a list of all fire safety installations installed in the building; and\n- (ii) drawings showing the location of the fire safety installations.","sortOrder":216},{"sectionNumber":"sec.108","sectionType":"section","heading":"Additional obligations if certificate of occupancy given by private certifier (class A)","content":"### sec.108 Additional obligations if certificate of occupancy given by private certifier (class A)\n\nIf a private certifier (class A) gives a certificate of occupancy the certifier must—\ngive the local government for the building development application a copy within 5 business days; and\nkeep a copy for at least 5 years.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\ns 108 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2020 No. 24 s 153 s ch 1 pt 2\n- (a) give the local government for the building development application a copy within 5 business days; and\n- (b) keep a copy for at least 5 years.","sortOrder":217},{"sectionNumber":"sec.108A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Owner’s obligations about access to certificate of occupancy","content":"### sec.108A Owner’s obligations about access to certificate of occupancy\n\nThis section applies to the owner of a building if—\na certificate of occupancy has been given for the building; and\nthe certificate was given on or after 1 July 1997; and\nall or part of the building is occupied.\nIf the building is not a class 1a building, the owner must ensure the certificate is conspicuously displayed as near as practicable to the building’s main entrance.\nMaximum penalty—165 penalty units.\nSee, however, section 284 (Transitional provision for s 108A ).\nA certificate of occupancy is not required to be given for a single detached class 1a building or a class 10 building or structure. See section 100 .\nAn authorised officer may require the owner to produce the certificate for inspection at the building.\nThe owner must comply with the requirement.\nMaximum penalty—165 penalty units.\nSubsections (3) and (4) do not apply if the certificate is displayed as mentioned in subsection (2) .\nFor subsections (2) to (5) , a reference to the certificate includes a reference to a copy of the certificate.\ns 108A ins 2008 No. 13 s 5\namd 2009 No. 17 s 331 sch 1 ; 2011 No. 27 s 231 ; 2020 No. 24 s 153 s ch 1 pt 2\n(sec.108A-ssec.1) This section applies to the owner of a building if— a certificate of occupancy has been given for the building; and the certificate was given on or after 1 July 1997; and all or part of the building is occupied.\n(sec.108A-ssec.2) If the building is not a class 1a building, the owner must ensure the certificate is conspicuously displayed as near as practicable to the building’s main entrance. Maximum penalty—165 penalty units. See, however, section 284 (Transitional provision for s 108A ). A certificate of occupancy is not required to be given for a single detached class 1a building or a class 10 building or structure. See section 100 .\n(sec.108A-ssec.3) An authorised officer may require the owner to produce the certificate for inspection at the building.\n(sec.108A-ssec.4) The owner must comply with the requirement. Maximum penalty—165 penalty units.\n(sec.108A-ssec.5) Subsections (3) and (4) do not apply if the certificate is displayed as mentioned in subsection (2) .\n(sec.108A-ssec.6) For subsections (2) to (5) , a reference to the certificate includes a reference to a copy of the certificate.\n- (a) a certificate of occupancy has been given for the building; and\n- (b) the certificate was given on or after 1 July 1997; and\n- (c) all or part of the building is occupied.\n- 1 See, however, section 284 (Transitional provision for s 108A ).\n- 2 A certificate of occupancy is not required to be given for a single detached class 1a building or a class 10 building or structure. See section 100 .","sortOrder":218},{"sectionNumber":"ch.5-pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Changes to BCA classification or use within classification","content":"# Changes to BCA classification or use within classification","sortOrder":219},{"sectionNumber":"sec.109","sectionType":"section","heading":"What is a BCA classification or use change to a building","content":"### sec.109 What is a BCA classification or use change to a building\n\nA BCA classification or use change to a building is—\na change to the use for which the building was designed, built or adapted to be used if—\nthe change of use alters its BCA classification; or\nthe change of use does not alter its BCA classification but the new use requires building work to be carried out for the building to comply with any relevant building assessment provisions applying to the new use; or\na change in the use of a class 7b warehouse to an occupancy of excessive hazard by storing combustible cartons above 4m in height or more than 1,000m 3 of combustible cartons\nif, under section 103 (e) , a certificate of occupancy for the building states a restriction on its use or occupation—a change in circumstances that affects the way the building complies with the restriction.\na change in the nature or quantity of materials displayed, stored or used in a building that increases the risk to life or safety, requiring building work to be carried out to comply with the BCA\nHowever, a BCA classification or use change does not include a change of use that alters a building’s BCA classification if the alteration happens only because of an amendment to building classifications under the BCA made after—\nif there is a certificate of occupancy for the building—the certificate was given; or\notherwise—the building was first used or occupied.\ns 109 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2009 No. 51 s 14 ; 2020 No. 24 s 153 s ch 1 pt 2\n(sec.109-ssec.1) A BCA classification or use change to a building is— a change to the use for which the building was designed, built or adapted to be used if— the change of use alters its BCA classification; or the change of use does not alter its BCA classification but the new use requires building work to be carried out for the building to comply with any relevant building assessment provisions applying to the new use; or a change in the use of a class 7b warehouse to an occupancy of excessive hazard by storing combustible cartons above 4m in height or more than 1,000m 3 of combustible cartons if, under section 103 (e) , a certificate of occupancy for the building states a restriction on its use or occupation—a change in circumstances that affects the way the building complies with the restriction. a change in the nature or quantity of materials displayed, stored or used in a building that increases the risk to life or safety, requiring building work to be carried out to comply with the BCA\n(sec.109-ssec.2) However, a BCA classification or use change does not include a change of use that alters a building’s BCA classification if the alteration happens only because of an amendment to building classifications under the BCA made after— if there is a certificate of occupancy for the building—the certificate was given; or otherwise—the building was first used or occupied.\n- (a) a change to the use for which the building was designed, built or adapted to be used if— (i) the change of use alters its BCA classification; or (ii) the change of use does not alter its BCA classification but the new use requires building work to be carried out for the building to comply with any relevant building assessment provisions applying to the new use; or Example of BCA classification or use change for paragraph (a) (ii) — a change in the use of a class 7b warehouse to an occupancy of excessive hazard by storing combustible cartons above 4m in height or more than 1,000m 3 of combustible cartons\n- (i) the change of use alters its BCA classification; or\n- (ii) the change of use does not alter its BCA classification but the new use requires building work to be carried out for the building to comply with any relevant building assessment provisions applying to the new use; or\n- (b) if, under section 103 (e) , a certificate of occupancy for the building states a restriction on its use or occupation—a change in circumstances that affects the way the building complies with the restriction. Example of BCA classification or use change for paragraph (b) — a change in the nature or quantity of materials displayed, stored or used in a building that increases the risk to life or safety, requiring building work to be carried out to comply with the BCA\n- (i) the change of use alters its BCA classification; or\n- (ii) the change of use does not alter its BCA classification but the new use requires building work to be carried out for the building to comply with any relevant building assessment provisions applying to the new use; or\n- (a) if there is a certificate of occupancy for the building—the certificate was given; or\n- (b) otherwise—the building was first used or occupied.","sortOrder":220},{"sectionNumber":"sec.110","sectionType":"section","heading":"Restriction on making BCA classification or use change","content":"### sec.110 Restriction on making BCA classification or use change\n\nThe owner of a building must ensure a BCA classification or use change is not made to the building unless—\na building certifier who is either of the following has approved the change and the building as changed complies with the building assessment provisions—\na local government building certifier;\na private certifier (class A); or\nthe change has been approved under section 112 .\nMaximum penalty—165 penalty units.\ns 110 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2009 No. 51 s 15\n- (a) a building certifier who is either of the following has approved the change and the building as changed complies with the building assessment provisions— (i) a local government building certifier; (ii) a private certifier (class A); or\n- (i) a local government building certifier;\n- (ii) a private certifier (class A); or\n- (b) the change has been approved under section 112 .\n- (i) a local government building certifier;\n- (ii) a private certifier (class A); or","sortOrder":221},{"sectionNumber":"sec.111","sectionType":"section","heading":"Provision for applying to local government to obtain approval for BCA classification or use change","content":"### sec.111 Provision for applying to local government to obtain approval for BCA classification or use change\n\nThe owner of a building may apply to the local government for an approval mentioned in section 110 (a) .\nThe application must—\nbe in the approved form; and\ninclude enough information about the proposed change to allow a local government building certifier to comply with the certificate requirements.\nThe local government building certifier must decide to grant or refuse the approval.\nThis section does not prevent a private certifier (class A) engaged by the owner from granting an approval mentioned in section 110 (a) .\nSubject to section 112 , a local government building certifier or private certifier (class A) must not approve a BCA classification or use change to a building unless the building as changed complies with the building assessment provisions.\nDespite subsections (3) and (4) , if the building assessment provisions or a condition of a building development approval provide for a referral agency inspection of the building about the BCA classification or use change, the approval must not be granted until the requirement has been complied with or it has ceased to apply.\ns 111 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2009 No. 51 s 16\n(sec.111-ssec.1) The owner of a building may apply to the local government for an approval mentioned in section 110 (a) .\n(sec.111-ssec.2) The application must— be in the approved form; and include enough information about the proposed change to allow a local government building certifier to comply with the certificate requirements.\n(sec.111-ssec.3) The local government building certifier must decide to grant or refuse the approval.\n(sec.111-ssec.4) This section does not prevent a private certifier (class A) engaged by the owner from granting an approval mentioned in section 110 (a) .\n(sec.111-ssec.5) Subject to section 112 , a local government building certifier or private certifier (class A) must not approve a BCA classification or use change to a building unless the building as changed complies with the building assessment provisions.\n(sec.111-ssec.6) Despite subsections (3) and (4) , if the building assessment provisions or a condition of a building development approval provide for a referral agency inspection of the building about the BCA classification or use change, the approval must not be granted until the requirement has been complied with or it has ceased to apply.\n- (a) be in the approved form; and\n- (b) include enough information about the proposed change to allow a local government building certifier to comply with the certificate requirements.","sortOrder":222},{"sectionNumber":"sec.112","sectionType":"section","heading":"Concessional approval for particular existing buildings","content":"### sec.112 Concessional approval for particular existing buildings\n\nThis section applies only to a building in existence before 14 December 1993.\nA building certifier who is either of the following may approve a BCA classification or use change for the building or part of the building without the building or part as changed having to comply with the building assessment provisions, other than the BCA, parts E1 and E4—\na local government building certifier;\na private certifier (class A).\nHowever, the change may be approved only if the building certifier considers that the building or part—\nwill be structurally sound and capable of withstanding the loadings likely to arise from its use under any new BCA classification or use; and\nwill reasonably provide for—\nthe safety of persons in the building if there is a fire, including, for example, means of egress; and\nthe prevention and suppression of fire; and\nthe prevention of the spread of fire.\nAlso, if the building contains a special fire service the building certifier must not approve the change unless the certifier has first received from Queensland Fire and Rescue a report on the suitability of the service.\nThe approval may impose the conditions the building certifier considers necessary about any of the matters mentioned in—\nthe BCA, part E1 or E4; or\nsubsection (3) .\ns 112 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2009 No. 51 s 17 ; 2014 No. 17 s 184 sch 1 pt 4 ; 2024 No. 22 s 92 sch 1\n(sec.112-ssec.1) This section applies only to a building in existence before 14 December 1993.\n(sec.112-ssec.2) A building certifier who is either of the following may approve a BCA classification or use change for the building or part of the building without the building or part as changed having to comply with the building assessment provisions, other than the BCA, parts E1 and E4— a local government building certifier; a private certifier (class A).\n(sec.112-ssec.3) However, the change may be approved only if the building certifier considers that the building or part— will be structurally sound and capable of withstanding the loadings likely to arise from its use under any new BCA classification or use; and will reasonably provide for— the safety of persons in the building if there is a fire, including, for example, means of egress; and the prevention and suppression of fire; and the prevention of the spread of fire.\n(sec.112-ssec.4) Also, if the building contains a special fire service the building certifier must not approve the change unless the certifier has first received from Queensland Fire and Rescue a report on the suitability of the service.\n(sec.112-ssec.5) The approval may impose the conditions the building certifier considers necessary about any of the matters mentioned in— the BCA, part E1 or E4; or subsection (3) .\n- (a) a local government building certifier;\n- (b) a private certifier (class A).\n- (a) will be structurally sound and capable of withstanding the loadings likely to arise from its use under any new BCA classification or use; and\n- (b) will reasonably provide for— (i) the safety of persons in the building if there is a fire, including, for example, means of egress; and (ii) the prevention and suppression of fire; and (iii) the prevention of the spread of fire.\n- (i) the safety of persons in the building if there is a fire, including, for example, means of egress; and\n- (ii) the prevention and suppression of fire; and\n- (iii) the prevention of the spread of fire.\n- (i) the safety of persons in the building if there is a fire, including, for example, means of egress; and\n- (ii) the prevention and suppression of fire; and\n- (iii) the prevention of the spread of fire.\n- (a) the BCA, part E1 or E4; or\n- (b) subsection (3) .","sortOrder":223},{"sectionNumber":"sec.113","sectionType":"section","heading":"Obligation of building certifier approving BCA classification or use change to give new certificate of occupancy","content":"### sec.113 Obligation of building certifier approving BCA classification or use change to give new certificate of occupancy\n\nThis section applies if a building certifier approves a BCA classification or use change to a building.\nThe building certifier must ensure the owner of the building is given a certificate of occupancy for the building that complies with the certificate requirements.\nSee also section 132 .\nThe certificate replaces any existing certificate of occupancy for the building.\ns 113 ins 1998 No. 13 s 10\nsub 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2009 No. 51 s 18 ; 2020 No. 24 s 153 s ch 1 pt 2\n(sec.113-ssec.1) This section applies if a building certifier approves a BCA classification or use change to a building.\n(sec.113-ssec.2) The building certifier must ensure the owner of the building is given a certificate of occupancy for the building that complies with the certificate requirements. See also section 132 .\n(sec.113-ssec.3) The certificate replaces any existing certificate of occupancy for the building.","sortOrder":224},{"sectionNumber":"ch.5-pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Restrictions on the use of buildings","content":"# Restrictions on the use of buildings","sortOrder":225},{"sectionNumber":"sec.114","sectionType":"section","heading":"No occupation or use of particular buildings without certificate of occupancy","content":"### sec.114 No occupation or use of particular buildings without certificate of occupancy\n\nThis section applies if—\nthe building the subject of a building development approval is not—\na single detached class 1a building; or\na class 10 building or structure; and\na certificate of occupancy has not been given for the building.\nA person must not occupy or use the building unless the person has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty—165 penalty units.\nThe owner of the building must, unless the owner has a reasonable excuse, ensure the building is not occupied or used by someone else.\nMaximum penalty—165 penalty units.\ns 114 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2020 No. 24 s 153 s ch 1 pt 2\n(sec.114-ssec.1) This section applies if— the building the subject of a building development approval is not— a single detached class 1a building; or a class 10 building or structure; and a certificate of occupancy has not been given for the building.\n(sec.114-ssec.2) A person must not occupy or use the building unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—165 penalty units.\n(sec.114-ssec.3) The owner of the building must, unless the owner has a reasonable excuse, ensure the building is not occupied or used by someone else. Maximum penalty—165 penalty units.\n- (a) the building the subject of a building development approval is not— (i) a single detached class 1a building; or (ii) a class 10 building or structure; and\n- (i) a single detached class 1a building; or\n- (ii) a class 10 building or structure; and\n- (b) a certificate of occupancy has not been given for the building.\n- (i) a single detached class 1a building; or\n- (ii) a class 10 building or structure; and","sortOrder":226},{"sectionNumber":"sec.114A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Owner’s obligation to comply with certificate of occupancy","content":"### sec.114A Owner’s obligation to comply with certificate of occupancy\n\nThis section applies if—\na certificate of occupancy has been given for a building; and\nthe certificate states a restriction mentioned in section 103 (e) or a requirement of a type mentioned in section 103 (f) .\nThe owner of the building must, unless the owner has a reasonable excuse, ensure the requirement or restriction is complied with.\nMaximum penalty—165 penalty units.\nThis provision is an executive liability provision—see section 257 .\ns 114A ins 2008 No. 13 s 6\namd 2009 No. 51 s 19 ; 2013 No. 51 s 229 sch 1 ; 2020 No. 24 s 153 s ch 1 pt 2\n(sec.114A-ssec.1) This section applies if— a certificate of occupancy has been given for a building; and the certificate states a restriction mentioned in section 103 (e) or a requirement of a type mentioned in section 103 (f) .\n(sec.114A-ssec.2) The owner of the building must, unless the owner has a reasonable excuse, ensure the requirement or restriction is complied with. Maximum penalty—165 penalty units. This provision is an executive liability provision—see section 257 .\n- (a) a certificate of occupancy has been given for a building; and\n- (b) the certificate states a restriction mentioned in section 103 (e) or a requirement of a type mentioned in section 103 (f) .","sortOrder":227},{"sectionNumber":"sec.115","sectionType":"section","heading":"Compliance with relevant BCA and QDC provisions for occupation and use of building","content":"### sec.115 Compliance with relevant BCA and QDC provisions for occupation and use of building\n\nA person must not, unless the person has a reasonable excuse, occupy or use a building if the building does not comply with the following for the occupation or use—\nany relevant BCA provisions for its class of building;\nany relevant QDC provisions for the building.\nMaximum penalty—165 penalty units.\nThis provision is an executive liability provision—see section 257 .\nSubsection (3) applies if, under a performance requirement for a building under any relevant BCA provisions for its class of building or any relevant QDC provisions for the building, a person must carry out work to maintain the building for occupation and use.\nThe person must comply with the requirement unless the person has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty—165 penalty units.\nFor subsections (1) and (2) , the relevant BCA provisions for the class of building and the relevant QDC provisions for the building are—\nif there is a building development approval for the building, the provisions of the BCA for the class and the provisions of the QDC for the building in force—\ngenerally—when the approval was granted; or\nif, under this Act, the provisions as they were in force at an earlier time applied to building assessment work for the approval—at the earlier time; or\notherwise, any provisions of the BCA for the class and the provisions of the QDC for the building in force when building work for the building started.\nHowever, the provisions are subject to—\nany variation of them under this Act; and\nany local law or local planning instrument that, under this Act, applied to the building work for the building.\nTo remove any doubt, it is declared that subsections (1) and (2) apply even if a building development approval for the building is contrary to the provisions mentioned in the subsections.\ns 115 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2009 No. 51 s 20 ; 2013 No. 5 s 94 sch ; 2013 No. 51 s 229 sch 1\n(sec.115-ssec.1) A person must not, unless the person has a reasonable excuse, occupy or use a building if the building does not comply with the following for the occupation or use— any relevant BCA provisions for its class of building; any relevant QDC provisions for the building. Maximum penalty—165 penalty units. This provision is an executive liability provision—see section 257 .\n(sec.115-ssec.2) Subsection (3) applies if, under a performance requirement for a building under any relevant BCA provisions for its class of building or any relevant QDC provisions for the building, a person must carry out work to maintain the building for occupation and use.\n(sec.115-ssec.3) The person must comply with the requirement unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—165 penalty units.\n(sec.115-ssec.4) For subsections (1) and (2) , the relevant BCA provisions for the class of building and the relevant QDC provisions for the building are— if there is a building development approval for the building, the provisions of the BCA for the class and the provisions of the QDC for the building in force— generally—when the approval was granted; or if, under this Act, the provisions as they were in force at an earlier time applied to building assessment work for the approval—at the earlier time; or otherwise, any provisions of the BCA for the class and the provisions of the QDC for the building in force when building work for the building started.\n(sec.115-ssec.5) However, the provisions are subject to— any variation of them under this Act; and any local law or local planning instrument that, under this Act, applied to the building work for the building.\n(sec.115-ssec.6) To remove any doubt, it is declared that subsections (1) and (2) apply even if a building development approval for the building is contrary to the provisions mentioned in the subsections.\n- (a) any relevant BCA provisions for its class of building;\n- (b) any relevant QDC provisions for the building.\n- (a) if there is a building development approval for the building, the provisions of the BCA for the class and the provisions of the QDC for the building in force— (i) generally—when the approval was granted; or (ii) if, under this Act, the provisions as they were in force at an earlier time applied to building assessment work for the approval—at the earlier time; or\n- (i) generally—when the approval was granted; or\n- (ii) if, under this Act, the provisions as they were in force at an earlier time applied to building assessment work for the approval—at the earlier time; or\n- (b) otherwise, any provisions of the BCA for the class and the provisions of the QDC for the building in force when building work for the building started.\n- (i) generally—when the approval was granted; or\n- (ii) if, under this Act, the provisions as they were in force at an earlier time applied to building assessment work for the approval—at the earlier time; or\n- (a) any variation of them under this Act; and\n- (b) any local law or local planning instrument that, under this Act, applied to the building work for the building.","sortOrder":228},{"sectionNumber":"sec.116","sectionType":"section","heading":"Exception for use of government buildings for emergency","content":"### sec.116 Exception for use of government buildings for emergency\n\nThis section applies if—\nan emergency situation exists, or is likely to exist, justifying the use of a government building for the situation or likely situation; and\nthe building is structurally adequate and reasonably suitable for the emergency use; and\nthe emergency use is, other than for sections 114 and 115 , lawful.\na cyclone\nlocal flooding\na dangerous situation under the Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004\nFor sections 114 and 115 , the occupation or use of the government building is a reasonable excuse.\nSubsection (2) does not limit what may be a reasonable excuse for section 114 or 115 .\nIn this section—\ngovernment building means a building owned or occupied by or for the State, including by State instrumentalities and government owned corporations.\ns 116 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2009 No. 51 s 21\n(sec.116-ssec.1) This section applies if— an emergency situation exists, or is likely to exist, justifying the use of a government building for the situation or likely situation; and the building is structurally adequate and reasonably suitable for the emergency use; and the emergency use is, other than for sections 114 and 115 , lawful. a cyclone local flooding a dangerous situation under the Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004\n(sec.116-ssec.2) For sections 114 and 115 , the occupation or use of the government building is a reasonable excuse.\n(sec.116-ssec.3) Subsection (2) does not limit what may be a reasonable excuse for section 114 or 115 .\n(sec.116-ssec.4) In this section— government building means a building owned or occupied by or for the State, including by State instrumentalities and government owned corporations.\n- (a) an emergency situation exists, or is likely to exist, justifying the use of a government building for the situation or likely situation; and\n- (b) the building is structurally adequate and reasonably suitable for the emergency use; and\n- (c) the emergency use is, other than for sections 114 and 115 , lawful.\n- • a cyclone\n- • local flooding\n- • a dangerous situation under the Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004","sortOrder":229},{"sectionNumber":"sec.117","sectionType":"section","heading":"Enforcement action required","content":"### sec.117 Enforcement action required\n\nIf there is a contravention of section 114 for a building, the assessment manager must take appropriate enforcement action against its owner.\nHowever, subsection (1) does not apply if the assessment manager is satisfied only building work of a minor nature is needed before a certificate of occupancy can be given for the building.\nIf a private certifier (class A) gives the enforcement notice and the owner does not comply with it, the certifier must give the local government notice of that fact.\ns 117 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2020 No. 24 s 153 s ch 1 pt 2\n(sec.117-ssec.1) If there is a contravention of section 114 for a building, the assessment manager must take appropriate enforcement action against its owner.\n(sec.117-ssec.2) However, subsection (1) does not apply if the assessment manager is satisfied only building work of a minor nature is needed before a certificate of occupancy can be given for the building.\n(sec.117-ssec.3) If a private certifier (class A) gives the enforcement notice and the owner does not comply with it, the certifier must give the local government notice of that fact.","sortOrder":230},{"sectionNumber":"sec.118","sectionType":"section","heading":"Restriction on use of buildings built on or after 1 April 1976","content":"### sec.118 Restriction on use of buildings built on or after 1 April 1976\n\nThe owner of a building built after 1 April 1976 must ensure its use complies with its classification as stated in the last certificate of occupancy for the building.\nMaximum penalty—165 penalty units.\ns 118 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2020 No. 24 s 153 s ch 1 pt 2","sortOrder":231},{"sectionNumber":"sec.119","sectionType":"section","heading":"Further restriction on occupation of building for residential purposes","content":"### sec.119 Further restriction on occupation of building for residential purposes\n\nA person must not use a building, other than a class 1, 2, 3 or 4 building, for residential purposes unless the use is approved by the local government for the building.\nMaximum penalty—165 penalty units.\ns 119 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5","sortOrder":232},{"sectionNumber":"ch.5-pt.5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Miscellaneous provisions","content":"# Miscellaneous provisions","sortOrder":233},{"sectionNumber":"sec.120","sectionType":"section","heading":"BCA classification as special structure","content":"### sec.120 BCA classification as special structure\n\nA building or structure that can not, under the BCA, be given a BCA classification must be classified as a special structure.\ns 120 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2020 No. 24 s 153 s ch 1 pt 2","sortOrder":234},{"sectionNumber":"sec.121","sectionType":"section","heading":"Doubtful BCA classifications","content":"### sec.121 Doubtful BCA classifications\n\nThis section applies if there is a doubt as to a building’s BCA classification.\nThe BCA classification must be either of the following classifications a building certifier considers appropriate—\na class of building mentioned in the BCA;\na special structure.\ns 121 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2020 No. 24 s 153 s ch 1 pt 2\n(sec.121-ssec.1) This section applies if there is a doubt as to a building’s BCA classification.\n(sec.121-ssec.2) The BCA classification must be either of the following classifications a building certifier considers appropriate— a class of building mentioned in the BCA; a special structure.\n- (a) a class of building mentioned in the BCA;\n- (b) a special structure.","sortOrder":235},{"sectionNumber":"sec.122","sectionType":"section","heading":"Building certifier’s obligation to give owner inspection documentation if building development approval lapses","content":"### sec.122 Building certifier’s obligation to give owner inspection documentation if building development approval lapses\n\nIf a building development approval lapses, the building certifier must ensure the owner of the building is, within 5 business days after the lapsing, given a copy of the inspection documentation for inspection of the building work.\nMaximum penalty—80 penalty units.\nFor the lapsing of building development approvals, see chapter 4 , part 7 and the Planning Act , chapter 3 , part 5 , division 4 .\ns 122 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2009 No. 36 s 872 sch 2 ; 2016 No. 27 s 88","sortOrder":236},{"sectionNumber":"sec.123","sectionType":"section","heading":"Certificate of occupancy for particular buildings built before 30 April 1998","content":"### sec.123 Certificate of occupancy for particular buildings built before 30 April 1998\n\nThis section applies to a building if it was built before 30 April 1998.\nThe owner of the building may apply to the local government for a local government building certifier to give the owner a certificate of occupancy for the building.\nThe application must be written and include enough information about the building’s use to allow the local government building certifier to comply with the certificate requirements.\nIf the application complies with subsection (3) , the local government building certifier must ensure the owner is given the certificate of occupancy that complies with the certificate requirements.\ns 123 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2013 No. 5 s 94 sch ; 2020 No. 24 s 153 s ch 1 pt 2\n(sec.123-ssec.1) This section applies to a building if it was built before 30 April 1998.\n(sec.123-ssec.2) The owner of the building may apply to the local government for a local government building certifier to give the owner a certificate of occupancy for the building.\n(sec.123-ssec.3) The application must be written and include enough information about the building’s use to allow the local government building certifier to comply with the certificate requirements.\n(sec.123-ssec.4) If the application complies with subsection (3) , the local government building certifier must ensure the owner is given the certificate of occupancy that complies with the certificate requirements.","sortOrder":237},{"sectionNumber":"sec.124","sectionType":"section","heading":"Building certifier’s obligation to give information notice about particular decisions","content":"### sec.124 Building certifier’s obligation to give information notice about particular decisions\n\nThis section applies if—\na building certifier to whom part 1 applies decides not to give a final inspection certificate for the relevant building work because the work does not comply with the building development approval; or\na building certifier to whom part 2 applies decides not to give a certificate of occupancy for the relevant building because the building has not been substantially completed; or\na building certifier decides to refuse an application under this chapter; or\na private certifier (class A) decides to refuse to approve a BCA classification or use change for a client of the certifier; or\nunder section 112 , a building certifier decides to approve a BCA classification or use change with a condition mentioned in section 112 (5) .\nThe building certifier must give the applicant or client an information notice about the decision.\nFor subsection (1) , a failure to decide an application within 20 business days is taken to be a decision to refuse the application.\ns 124 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2009 No. 51 s 22 ; 2020 No. 24 s 153 s ch 1 pt 2\n(sec.124-ssec.1) This section applies if— a building certifier to whom part 1 applies decides not to give a final inspection certificate for the relevant building work because the work does not comply with the building development approval; or a building certifier to whom part 2 applies decides not to give a certificate of occupancy for the relevant building because the building has not been substantially completed; or a building certifier decides to refuse an application under this chapter; or a private certifier (class A) decides to refuse to approve a BCA classification or use change for a client of the certifier; or under section 112 , a building certifier decides to approve a BCA classification or use change with a condition mentioned in section 112 (5) .\n(sec.124-ssec.2) The building certifier must give the applicant or client an information notice about the decision.\n(sec.124-ssec.3) For subsection (1) , a failure to decide an application within 20 business days is taken to be a decision to refuse the application.\n- (a) a building certifier to whom part 1 applies decides not to give a final inspection certificate for the relevant building work because the work does not comply with the building development approval; or\n- (b) a building certifier to whom part 2 applies decides not to give a certificate of occupancy for the relevant building because the building has not been substantially completed; or\n- (c) a building certifier decides to refuse an application under this chapter; or\n- (d) a private certifier (class A) decides to refuse to approve a BCA classification or use change for a client of the certifier; or\n- (e) under section 112 , a building certifier decides to approve a BCA classification or use change with a condition mentioned in section 112 (5) .","sortOrder":238},{"sectionNumber":"sec.124A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Obligation to give owner inspection documentation for particular inspections","content":"### sec.124A Obligation to give owner inspection documentation for particular inspections\n\nThis section applies if, at any time before the inspection of the final stage of assessable building work—\nthe building certifier has performed an inspection of an earlier stage of the work; and\nthe building certifier is satisfied that the stage of the work complies with the building development approval; and\nthe building certifier gives a certificate in the approved form to certify the stage of the work.\nThe owner of the building may, by notice given to the building certifier, ask for a copy of any inspection documentation for the inspection performed by the building certifier.\nThe building certifier must, within 5 business days after receiving the notice, give the owner all the inspection documentation under subsection (2) , unless the certifier has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\ns 124A ins 2020 No. 24 s 41\n(sec.124A-ssec.1) This section applies if, at any time before the inspection of the final stage of assessable building work— the building certifier has performed an inspection of an earlier stage of the work; and the building certifier is satisfied that the stage of the work complies with the building development approval; and the building certifier gives a certificate in the approved form to certify the stage of the work.\n(sec.124A-ssec.2) The owner of the building may, by notice given to the building certifier, ask for a copy of any inspection documentation for the inspection performed by the building certifier.\n(sec.124A-ssec.3) The building certifier must, within 5 business days after receiving the notice, give the owner all the inspection documentation under subsection (2) , unless the certifier has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n- (a) the building certifier has performed an inspection of an earlier stage of the work; and\n- (b) the building certifier is satisfied that the stage of the work complies with the building development approval; and\n- (c) the building certifier gives a certificate in the approved form to certify the stage of the work.","sortOrder":239},{"sectionNumber":"ch.6-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"General provisions about building certifiers","content":"# General provisions about building certifiers","sortOrder":240},{"sectionNumber":"ch.6-pt.1-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Regulation of the performance of building certifying functions","content":"## Regulation of the performance of building certifying functions","sortOrder":241},{"sectionNumber":"sec.125","sectionType":"section","heading":"Person must not perform building certifying functions without licence","content":"### sec.125 Person must not perform building certifying functions without licence\n\nA person must not perform a building certifying function unless the person is a building certifier.\nMaximum penalty—165 penalty units.\ns 125 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5","sortOrder":242},{"sectionNumber":"sec.126","sectionType":"section","heading":"Building certifier performing building certifying function must be appropriately licensed","content":"### sec.126 Building certifier performing building certifying function must be appropriately licensed\n\nA building certifier must not perform a building certifying function unless the certifier is appropriately licensed to perform the function.\nMaximum penalty—165 penalty units.\ns 126 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5","sortOrder":243},{"sectionNumber":"sec.127","sectionType":"section","heading":"Building certifier’s duty to act in public interest in performing building certifying function","content":"### sec.127 Building certifier’s duty to act in public interest in performing building certifying function\n\nA building certifier who is not a private certifier must, in performing building certifying functions, always act in the public interest.\nSee also section 132 .\nFor the corresponding provision for private certifiers, see section 136 .\nFor subsection (1) , the occasions when a building certifier does not act in the public interest in performing building certifying functions include, but are not limited to, when the certifier does any of the following—\nseeks, accepts or agrees to accept a benefit (whether for the certifier’s benefit or someone else) as a reward or inducement to act other than under this Act;\nacts in a way contrary to a function of the certifier under this Act or the Planning Act ;\nfalsely claims to be appropriately licensed to carry out building assessment work of a particular type;\nacts outside the scope of the certifier’s powers under this Act or the Planning Act ;\ncontravenes the code of conduct;\nacts in a way, in relation to the certifier’s practice, that is grossly negligent or grossly incompetent.\nThe duty to act in the public interest, when performing a building certifying function, prevails to the extent of any inconsistency with any other obligation under this Act or to another person.\nThe duty to act in the public interest is taken not to create a conflict of interest under section 128 .\ns 127 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2009 No. 36 s 872 sch 2 ; 2012 No. 3 s 132 sch ; 2020 No. 24 s 42\n(sec.127-ssec.1) A building certifier who is not a private certifier must, in performing building certifying functions, always act in the public interest. See also section 132 . For the corresponding provision for private certifiers, see section 136 .\n(sec.127-ssec.2) For subsection (1) , the occasions when a building certifier does not act in the public interest in performing building certifying functions include, but are not limited to, when the certifier does any of the following— seeks, accepts or agrees to accept a benefit (whether for the certifier’s benefit or someone else) as a reward or inducement to act other than under this Act; acts in a way contrary to a function of the certifier under this Act or the Planning Act ; falsely claims to be appropriately licensed to carry out building assessment work of a particular type; acts outside the scope of the certifier’s powers under this Act or the Planning Act ; contravenes the code of conduct; acts in a way, in relation to the certifier’s practice, that is grossly negligent or grossly incompetent.\n(sec.127-ssec.3) The duty to act in the public interest, when performing a building certifying function, prevails to the extent of any inconsistency with any other obligation under this Act or to another person.\n(sec.127-ssec.4) The duty to act in the public interest is taken not to create a conflict of interest under section 128 .\n- 1 See also section 132 .\n- 2 For the corresponding provision for private certifiers, see section 136 .\n- (a) seeks, accepts or agrees to accept a benefit (whether for the certifier’s benefit or someone else) as a reward or inducement to act other than under this Act;\n- (b) acts in a way contrary to a function of the certifier under this Act or the Planning Act ;\n- (c) falsely claims to be appropriately licensed to carry out building assessment work of a particular type;\n- (d) acts outside the scope of the certifier’s powers under this Act or the Planning Act ;\n- (e) contravenes the code of conduct;\n- (f) acts in a way, in relation to the certifier’s practice, that is grossly negligent or grossly incompetent.","sortOrder":244},{"sectionNumber":"sec.128","sectionType":"section","heading":"Building certifier must not perform building certifying function if there is a conflict of interest","content":"### sec.128 Building certifier must not perform building certifying function if there is a conflict of interest\n\nA building certifier who is not a private certifier must not perform a building certifying function if, in performing the function, the certifier has a conflict of interest.\nSee also section 132 .\nFor subsection (1) , the occasions when a building certifier has a conflict of interest include, but are not limited to, when the certifier—\nis to carry out the building work the subject of the building certifying function; or\nis engaged by the owner of the building or the builder to perform a function other than—\na building certifying function; or\nto manage a development application; or\ngive regulatory advice about any matter; or\nhas a direct or indirect pecuniary interest in the building.\nIn this section—\nbuilder means the person who will be carrying out the building work the subject of the building certifying function.\nbuilding work includes—\nthe preparation of the design of all or part of the building; or\ncarrying out all or part of building work.\nowner means the owner of the building.\nthe building means the building or structure the subject of building assessment work to be carried out under the building certifying functions.\ns 128 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\n(sec.128-ssec.1) A building certifier who is not a private certifier must not perform a building certifying function if, in performing the function, the certifier has a conflict of interest. See also section 132 .\n(sec.128-ssec.2) For subsection (1) , the occasions when a building certifier has a conflict of interest include, but are not limited to, when the certifier— is to carry out the building work the subject of the building certifying function; or is engaged by the owner of the building or the builder to perform a function other than— a building certifying function; or to manage a development application; or give regulatory advice about any matter; or has a direct or indirect pecuniary interest in the building.\n(sec.128-ssec.3) In this section— builder means the person who will be carrying out the building work the subject of the building certifying function. building work includes— the preparation of the design of all or part of the building; or carrying out all or part of building work. owner means the owner of the building. the building means the building or structure the subject of building assessment work to be carried out under the building certifying functions.\n- (a) is to carry out the building work the subject of the building certifying function; or\n- (b) is engaged by the owner of the building or the builder to perform a function other than— (i) a building certifying function; or (ii) to manage a development application; or (iii) give regulatory advice about any matter; or\n- (i) a building certifying function; or\n- (ii) to manage a development application; or\n- (iii) give regulatory advice about any matter; or\n- (c) has a direct or indirect pecuniary interest in the building.\n- (i) a building certifying function; or\n- (ii) to manage a development application; or\n- (iii) give regulatory advice about any matter; or\n- (a) the preparation of the design of all or part of the building; or\n- (b) carrying out all or part of building work.","sortOrder":245},{"sectionNumber":"ch.6-pt.1-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Code of conduct","content":"## Code of conduct","sortOrder":246},{"sectionNumber":"sec.129","sectionType":"section","heading":"Code of conduct","content":"### sec.129 Code of conduct\n\nThe code of conduct is the document called ‘Code of Conduct for Building Certifiers’ made by the chief executive on 20 October 2003 and tabled in the Legislative Assembly on 14 November 2003, as amended or replaced from time to time under this section.\nThe chief executive may amend or replace the document mentioned in subsection (1) or any amendment or replacement of it.\nHowever, the amendment or replacement does not take effect until it is approved under a regulation.\nA reference to the code of conduct is taken to include any amendment or replacement under subsection (2) that has taken effect.\ns 129 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\n(sec.129-ssec.1) The code of conduct is the document called ‘Code of Conduct for Building Certifiers’ made by the chief executive on 20 October 2003 and tabled in the Legislative Assembly on 14 November 2003, as amended or replaced from time to time under this section.\n(sec.129-ssec.2) The chief executive may amend or replace the document mentioned in subsection (1) or any amendment or replacement of it.\n(sec.129-ssec.3) However, the amendment or replacement does not take effect until it is approved under a regulation.\n(sec.129-ssec.4) A reference to the code of conduct is taken to include any amendment or replacement under subsection (2) that has taken effect.","sortOrder":247},{"sectionNumber":"sec.130","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tabling and inspection of amendment or replacement not part of or attached to regulation","content":"### sec.130 Tabling and inspection of amendment or replacement not part of or attached to regulation\n\nThis section applies if—\na regulation made under section 129 approves an amendment or replacement of the code of conduct; and\nthe amendment or replacement is not part of, or attached to, the regulation.\nThe Minister must, within 14 sitting days after the regulation is notified, table a copy of the amendment or replacement in the Legislative Assembly.\nA failure to comply with subsection (2) does not invalidate or otherwise affect the regulation.\ns 130 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2013 No. 39 s 110 sch 3 pt 2\n(sec.130-ssec.1) This section applies if— a regulation made under section 129 approves an amendment or replacement of the code of conduct; and the amendment or replacement is not part of, or attached to, the regulation.\n(sec.130-ssec.2) The Minister must, within 14 sitting days after the regulation is notified, table a copy of the amendment or replacement in the Legislative Assembly.\n(sec.130-ssec.3) A failure to comply with subsection (2) does not invalidate or otherwise affect the regulation.\n- (a) a regulation made under section 129 approves an amendment or replacement of the code of conduct; and\n- (b) the amendment or replacement is not part of, or attached to, the regulation.","sortOrder":248},{"sectionNumber":"sec.131","sectionType":"section","heading":"Access to code of conduct","content":"### sec.131 Access to code of conduct\n\nThe chief executive must make the code of conduct available to the public, as if the code were a document that, under the Planning Act , section 264 , the chief executive must keep available for inspection only.\ns 131 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2009 No. 36 s 872 sch 2 ; 2016 No. 27 s 89","sortOrder":249},{"sectionNumber":"ch.6-pt.1-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Miscellaneous provisions","content":"## Miscellaneous provisions","sortOrder":250},{"sectionNumber":"sec.132","sectionType":"section","heading":"Effect of building certifier not complying with Act if no penalty provided","content":"### sec.132 Effect of building certifier not complying with Act if no penalty provided\n\nThis section applies if—\na building certifier does not comply with a provision of this Act about building or private certifying functions; and\nno penalty is stated for the failure to comply.\nsections 48 , 88 , 102 , 105 , 127 , 128 , 137 and 139\nThe failure to comply is not an offence.\nFor the definition of unsatisfactory conduct in schedule 2 , the failure is taken to be conduct that is contrary to a function under this Act.\ns 132 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2013 No. 5 s 94 sch\n(sec.132-ssec.1) This section applies if— a building certifier does not comply with a provision of this Act about building or private certifying functions; and no penalty is stated for the failure to comply. sections 48 , 88 , 102 , 105 , 127 , 128 , 137 and 139\n(sec.132-ssec.2) The failure to comply is not an offence.\n(sec.132-ssec.3) For the definition of unsatisfactory conduct in schedule 2 , the failure is taken to be conduct that is contrary to a function under this Act.\n- (a) a building certifier does not comply with a provision of this Act about building or private certifying functions; and\n- (b) no penalty is stated for the failure to comply.","sortOrder":251},{"sectionNumber":"sec.133","sectionType":"section","heading":"Additional functions of QBCC for building certification","content":"### sec.133 Additional functions of QBCC for building certification\n\nAs well as its functions under the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991 , QBCC has the following functions under this Act—\nunder part 3 , to license individuals as building certifiers and give private certification and development approval endorsements;\nto monitor compliance with this chapter by building certifiers;\nto carry out audits of building and private certifying functions;\nunder part 3 , to investigate written complaints made to it about alleged unsatisfactory conduct or professional misconduct by building certifiers or former building certifiers;\nto take disciplinary action against building certifiers or former building certifiers for unsatisfactory conduct or professional misconduct;\nto give the chief executive, at least once each year, a list of building certifiers and a summary of disciplinary action taken against building certifiers;\nunder part 3 , to keep a register of building certifiers.\ns 133 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2013 No. 38 s 14 sch 1\n- (a) under part 3 , to license individuals as building certifiers and give private certification and development approval endorsements;\n- (b) to monitor compliance with this chapter by building certifiers;\n- (c) to carry out audits of building and private certifying functions;\n- (d) under part 3 , to investigate written complaints made to it about alleged unsatisfactory conduct or professional misconduct by building certifiers or former building certifiers;\n- (e) to take disciplinary action against building certifiers or former building certifiers for unsatisfactory conduct or professional misconduct;\n- (f) to give the chief executive, at least once each year, a list of building certifiers and a summary of disciplinary action taken against building certifiers;\n- (g) under part 3 , to keep a register of building certifiers.","sortOrder":252},{"sectionNumber":"sec.133A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Building certifier to have regard to particular guidelines","content":"### sec.133A Building certifier to have regard to particular guidelines\n\nIn performing a function under this Act, including, for example, a building certifying function, a building certifier must have regard to the guidelines made under section 258 that are relevant to performing the function.\ns 133A ins 2009 No. 51 s 23","sortOrder":253},{"sectionNumber":"ch.6-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Private certifiers","content":"# Private certifiers","sortOrder":254},{"sectionNumber":"ch.6-pt.2-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Regulation of private certifying functions","content":"## Regulation of private certifying functions","sortOrder":255},{"sectionNumber":"sec.134","sectionType":"section","heading":"Restriction on performing functions of private certifier (class A)","content":"### sec.134 Restriction on performing functions of private certifier (class A)\n\nA person must not perform a function under section 48 unless the person is a private certifier (class A).\nMaximum penalty—165 penalty units.\ns 134 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5","sortOrder":256},{"sectionNumber":"sec.135","sectionType":"section","heading":"Restriction on private certifier performing functions for building development applications","content":"### sec.135 Restriction on private certifier performing functions for building development applications\n\nA private certifier must not perform a private certifying function for a building development application unless the certifier is appropriately licensed to carry out the type of building assessment work required for the application.\nMaximum penalty—165 penalty units.\nIn performing a private certifying function, a private certifier must comply with the building assessment provisions, chapter 5 and this chapter.\nMaximum penalty—165 penalty units.\ns 135 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\n(sec.135-ssec.1) A private certifier must not perform a private certifying function for a building development application unless the certifier is appropriately licensed to carry out the type of building assessment work required for the application. Maximum penalty—165 penalty units.\n(sec.135-ssec.2) In performing a private certifying function, a private certifier must comply with the building assessment provisions, chapter 5 and this chapter. Maximum penalty—165 penalty units.","sortOrder":257},{"sectionNumber":"sec.136","sectionType":"section","heading":"Offence for private certifier not to act in public interest in performing private certifying function","content":"### sec.136 Offence for private certifier not to act in public interest in performing private certifying function\n\nA private certifier must, in performing a private certifying function, always act in the public interest.\nMaximum penalty—1,665 penalty units.\nFor subsection (1) , the occasions when a private certifier does not act in the public interest in performing a private certifying function include, but are not limited to, when the certifier does any of the following—\nseeks, accepts or agrees to accept a benefit (whether for the certifier’s benefit or someone else) as a reward or inducement to act other than under this Act;\nacts in a way contrary to a function of the certifier under this Act or the Planning Act ;\nfalsely claims to be appropriately licensed to carry out building assessment work of a particular type;\nacts outside the scope of the certifier’s powers under this Act or the Planning Act ;\ncontravenes the code of conduct;\nacts in a way, in relation to the certifier’s practice, that is grossly negligent or grossly incompetent.\nThe duty to act in the public interest, when performing a private certifying function, prevails to the extent of any inconsistency with any other obligation under this Act or to another person.\nThe duty to act in the public interest is taken not to create a conflict of interest under section 137 .\ns 136 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2009 No. 36 s 872 sch 2 ; 2012 No. 3 s 132 sch ; 2020 No. 24 s 43\n(sec.136-ssec.1) A private certifier must, in performing a private certifying function, always act in the public interest. Maximum penalty—1,665 penalty units.\n(sec.136-ssec.2) For subsection (1) , the occasions when a private certifier does not act in the public interest in performing a private certifying function include, but are not limited to, when the certifier does any of the following— seeks, accepts or agrees to accept a benefit (whether for the certifier’s benefit or someone else) as a reward or inducement to act other than under this Act; acts in a way contrary to a function of the certifier under this Act or the Planning Act ; falsely claims to be appropriately licensed to carry out building assessment work of a particular type; acts outside the scope of the certifier’s powers under this Act or the Planning Act ; contravenes the code of conduct; acts in a way, in relation to the certifier’s practice, that is grossly negligent or grossly incompetent.\n(sec.136-ssec.3) The duty to act in the public interest, when performing a private certifying function, prevails to the extent of any inconsistency with any other obligation under this Act or to another person.\n(sec.136-ssec.4) The duty to act in the public interest is taken not to create a conflict of interest under section 137 .\n- (a) seeks, accepts or agrees to accept a benefit (whether for the certifier’s benefit or someone else) as a reward or inducement to act other than under this Act;\n- (b) acts in a way contrary to a function of the certifier under this Act or the Planning Act ;\n- (c) falsely claims to be appropriately licensed to carry out building assessment work of a particular type;\n- (d) acts outside the scope of the certifier’s powers under this Act or the Planning Act ;\n- (e) contravenes the code of conduct;\n- (f) acts in a way, in relation to the certifier’s practice, that is grossly negligent or grossly incompetent.","sortOrder":258},{"sectionNumber":"sec.137","sectionType":"section","heading":"Private certifier must not perform private certifying function if there is a conflict of interest","content":"### sec.137 Private certifier must not perform private certifying function if there is a conflict of interest\n\nA private certifier must not perform a private certifying function if, in performing the function, the certifier has a conflict of interest.\nSee also section 132 .\nFor subsection (1) , the occasions when a private certifier has a conflict of interest in performing a private certifying function include, but are not limited to, when the certifier—\nis to carry out the building work the subject of the building certifying function; or\nis engaged by the owner of the building or the builder to perform a function other than—\na building certifying function; or\nto manage a development application; or\ngive regulatory advice about any matter; or\nhas a direct or indirect pecuniary interest in the building.\nIn this section—\nbuilder means the person who will be carrying out the building work the subject of the private certifying function.\nbuilding work includes—\nthe preparation of the design of all or part of the building; or\ncarrying out all or part of building work.\nowner means the owner of the building.\nthe building means the building or structure the subject of building assessment work to be carried out under the private certifying function.\ns 137 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\n(sec.137-ssec.1) A private certifier must not perform a private certifying function if, in performing the function, the certifier has a conflict of interest. See also section 132 .\n(sec.137-ssec.2) For subsection (1) , the occasions when a private certifier has a conflict of interest in performing a private certifying function include, but are not limited to, when the certifier— is to carry out the building work the subject of the building certifying function; or is engaged by the owner of the building or the builder to perform a function other than— a building certifying function; or to manage a development application; or give regulatory advice about any matter; or has a direct or indirect pecuniary interest in the building.\n(sec.137-ssec.3) In this section— builder means the person who will be carrying out the building work the subject of the private certifying function. building work includes— the preparation of the design of all or part of the building; or carrying out all or part of building work. owner means the owner of the building. the building means the building or structure the subject of building assessment work to be carried out under the private certifying function.\n- (a) is to carry out the building work the subject of the building certifying function; or\n- (b) is engaged by the owner of the building or the builder to perform a function other than— (i) a building certifying function; or (ii) to manage a development application; or (iii) give regulatory advice about any matter; or\n- (i) a building certifying function; or\n- (ii) to manage a development application; or\n- (iii) give regulatory advice about any matter; or\n- (c) has a direct or indirect pecuniary interest in the building.\n- (i) a building certifying function; or\n- (ii) to manage a development application; or\n- (iii) give regulatory advice about any matter; or\n- (a) the preparation of the design of all or part of the building; or\n- (b) carrying out all or part of building work.","sortOrder":259},{"sectionNumber":"ch.6-pt.2-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Engagement of private certifiers","content":"## Engagement of private certifiers","sortOrder":260},{"sectionNumber":"sec.138","sectionType":"section","heading":"Power to contract to perform private certifying functions","content":"### sec.138 Power to contract to perform private certifying functions\n\nSubject to sections 140 and 141 —\na private certifier may enter into a contract to perform private certifying functions; and\na person or public sector entity (a private certifier employer ) who employs private certifiers may enter into a contract to provide the services of any of the private certifiers to perform private certifying functions for others.\nHowever, a local government can not enter into a contract mentioned in subsection (1) (b) .\nSubsection (2) does not prevent a local government from performing functions required of it under section 51 .\nA contract made under subsection (1) is an engagement of the private certifier or certifiers who, under the contract, are to perform private certifying functions.\nThe person for whom private certifying functions are agreed to be performed under an engagement of a private certifier is the certifier’s client .\ns 138 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\n(sec.138-ssec.1) Subject to sections 140 and 141 — a private certifier may enter into a contract to perform private certifying functions; and a person or public sector entity (a private certifier employer ) who employs private certifiers may enter into a contract to provide the services of any of the private certifiers to perform private certifying functions for others.\n(sec.138-ssec.2) However, a local government can not enter into a contract mentioned in subsection (1) (b) .\n(sec.138-ssec.3) Subsection (2) does not prevent a local government from performing functions required of it under section 51 .\n(sec.138-ssec.4) A contract made under subsection (1) is an engagement of the private certifier or certifiers who, under the contract, are to perform private certifying functions.\n(sec.138-ssec.5) The person for whom private certifying functions are agreed to be performed under an engagement of a private certifier is the certifier’s client .\n- (a) a private certifier may enter into a contract to perform private certifying functions; and\n- (b) a person or public sector entity (a private certifier employer ) who employs private certifiers may enter into a contract to provide the services of any of the private certifiers to perform private certifying functions for others.","sortOrder":261},{"sectionNumber":"sec.139","sectionType":"section","heading":"General restrictions on private certifier entering into engagement","content":"### sec.139 General restrictions on private certifier entering into engagement\n\nA private certifier must not enter into an engagement as a private certifier if, under the engagement, the certifier is to perform private certifying functions that, if performed, will, or are likely to, contravene section 136 or 137 .\nSee also section 132 .\ns 139 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5","sortOrder":262},{"sectionNumber":"sec.140","sectionType":"section","heading":"Restriction on engagement of private certifier (class B)","content":"### sec.140 Restriction on engagement of private certifier (class B)\n\nThis section applies to any of the following persons (the service provider ) who proposes to enter into an engagement of a private certifier for a building development application—\na private certifier (class B);\na private certifier employer who does not employ any private certifier (class A).\nThe service provider must not enter into the engagement unless the service provider has disclosed in writing to the proposed client that the private certifier proposed to be engaged can not decide whether to grant or refuse a development approval for the application.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nIf the engagement is entered into, the service provider may enter into a written agreement with any of the following persons to decide whether the development approval is to be granted or refused—\na private certifier (class A);\na private certifier employer who employs a private certifier (class A).\ns 140 ins 1998 No. 13 s 10\namd 2002 No. 77 s 163\nsub 2006 No. 36 s 5\n(sec.140-ssec.1) This section applies to any of the following persons (the service provider ) who proposes to enter into an engagement of a private certifier for a building development application— a private certifier (class B); a private certifier employer who does not employ any private certifier (class A).\n(sec.140-ssec.2) The service provider must not enter into the engagement unless the service provider has disclosed in writing to the proposed client that the private certifier proposed to be engaged can not decide whether to grant or refuse a development approval for the application. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.140-ssec.3) If the engagement is entered into, the service provider may enter into a written agreement with any of the following persons to decide whether the development approval is to be granted or refused— a private certifier (class A); a private certifier employer who employs a private certifier (class A).\n- (a) a private certifier (class B);\n- (b) a private certifier employer who does not employ any private certifier (class A).\n- (a) a private certifier (class A);\n- (b) a private certifier employer who employs a private certifier (class A).","sortOrder":263},{"sectionNumber":"sec.141","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirements for engagement of private certifier","content":"### sec.141 Requirements for engagement of private certifier\n\nAn engagement of a private certifier must be written and state the fees payable by the client to the certifier or, for an engagement of a private certifier employer, the employer.\nThe mere making of a building development application to a private certifier does not, of itself, constitute an engagement of the certifier by the applicant.\ns 141 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\n(sec.141-ssec.1) An engagement of a private certifier must be written and state the fees payable by the client to the certifier or, for an engagement of a private certifier employer, the employer.\n(sec.141-ssec.2) The mere making of a building development application to a private certifier does not, of itself, constitute an engagement of the certifier by the applicant.","sortOrder":264},{"sectionNumber":"sec.142","sectionType":"section","heading":"Engagement of private certifier (class A) taken to include inspection and certification","content":"### sec.142 Engagement of private certifier (class A) taken to include inspection and certification\n\nIf a private certifier (class A) is engaged to assess a building development application, the certifier is taken to have also been engaged to inspect and certify building work authorised by a development approval issued because of the application.\ns 142 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5","sortOrder":265},{"sectionNumber":"sec.143","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notice of engagement—owner clients","content":"### sec.143 Notice of engagement—owner clients\n\nThis section applies if—\na private certifier is engaged by a client to perform private certifying functions for a building or building assessment work; and\nthe owner of the building is the client or the applicant under the relevant building development application.\nThe private certifier must, within 5 business days after the engagement starts, give notice of the engagement to the local government, unless the certifier has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\ns 143 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\nsub 2020 No. 24 s 44\n(sec.143-ssec.1) This section applies if— a private certifier is engaged by a client to perform private certifying functions for a building or building assessment work; and the owner of the building is the client or the applicant under the relevant building development application.\n(sec.143-ssec.2) The private certifier must, within 5 business days after the engagement starts, give notice of the engagement to the local government, unless the certifier has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n- (a) a private certifier is engaged by a client to perform private certifying functions for a building or building assessment work; and\n- (b) the owner of the building is the client or the applicant under the relevant building development application.","sortOrder":266},{"sectionNumber":"sec.143A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notice of engagement and contact details—other clients","content":"### sec.143A Notice of engagement and contact details—other clients\n\nThis section applies if—\na private certifier is engaged by a client to perform private certifying functions for a building or building assessment work; and\nthe owner of the building is not the client or the applicant under the relevant building development application.\nThe client must, within 10 business days after the engagement starts, give the private certifier the owner’s name and contact details, unless the client has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nThe private certifier must, within 15 business days after the engagement starts, give the owner notice of the following, unless the certifier has a reasonable excuse—\nthe private certifier’s name; and\nthe details, in an approved form, of the responsibilities of the private certifier performing the work.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nThe private certifier must, within 15 business days after the engagement starts, give notice of the engagement to the local government, unless the certifier has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nWithin 5 business days after becoming aware of a change in the owner’s name or contact details, the client must give notice of the change to the private certifier, unless the client has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\ns 143A ins 2020 No. 24 s 44\n(sec.143A-ssec.1) This section applies if— a private certifier is engaged by a client to perform private certifying functions for a building or building assessment work; and the owner of the building is not the client or the applicant under the relevant building development application.\n(sec.143A-ssec.2) The client must, within 10 business days after the engagement starts, give the private certifier the owner’s name and contact details, unless the client has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.143A-ssec.3) The private certifier must, within 15 business days after the engagement starts, give the owner notice of the following, unless the certifier has a reasonable excuse— the private certifier’s name; and the details, in an approved form, of the responsibilities of the private certifier performing the work. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.143A-ssec.4) The private certifier must, within 15 business days after the engagement starts, give notice of the engagement to the local government, unless the certifier has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.143A-ssec.5) Within 5 business days after becoming aware of a change in the owner’s name or contact details, the client must give notice of the change to the private certifier, unless the client has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n- (a) a private certifier is engaged by a client to perform private certifying functions for a building or building assessment work; and\n- (b) the owner of the building is not the client or the applicant under the relevant building development application.\n- (a) the private certifier’s name; and\n- (b) the details, in an approved form, of the responsibilities of the private certifier performing the work.","sortOrder":267},{"sectionNumber":"sec.143B","sectionType":"section","heading":"Owner may require performance of additional certifying functions","content":"### sec.143B Owner may require performance of additional certifying functions\n\nThis section applies if—\na building certifier is, or was, engaged by a client to perform certifying functions for a building; and\nthe owner of the building is not the client.\nThe owner may by notice (an additional certification notice ) given to the client, direct the client to ask the building certifier to perform a certifying function.\nAn additional certification notice must—\nbe given to the client within 10 business days of the owner receiving a notice under section 143A (3) ; and\nstate the following—\nthe details of the certifying function to be performed by the building certifier;\nthat the client must give a copy of the additional certification notice to the building certifier within 5 business days after receiving the notice.\nThe client must give a copy of the additional certification notice to the building certifier within 5 business days after receiving the notice, unless the client has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nThe building certifier must perform the certifying function stated in the additional certification notice on or before the agreed day, unless the certifier has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nAlso, the building certifier must give the owner and client, within 5 business days after performing the certifying function, copies of all documents relevant to that function, unless the certifier has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nThe agreed day, or an agreement to determine the agreed day, must be decided within 10 business days after the day (the relevant day ) the client gives a copy of the additional certification notice to the building certifier.\nIf the agreed day or agreement is not decided under subsection (7) , the building certifier must—\nnominate a day, or a way to determine the agreed day, within 15 business days after the relevant day; and\ntell the client and owner which day is nominated as the agreed day or the way the agreed day is to be determined.\nSubsections (5) and (6) do not apply to the building certifier if, before the following times, the owner tells the certifier that the additional certification notice is withdrawn—\nthe agreed day or agreement is decided under subsection (7) ;\nthe agreed day is nominated under subsection (8) .\nThe owner is liable for the reasonable costs of the performance of a certifying function by the building certifier under the additional certification notice.\nIn this section—\nagreed day , for performing a certifying function under subsection (5) , means—\nthe day agreed to by, or worked out under an agreement between, all of the following—\nthe client;\nthe building certifier;\nthe owner;\nif the client is not the builder of the building work the subject of the certifying function—the builder; or\nthe day nominated by the building certifier under subsection (8) .\nbuilder means the person who will be carrying out the building work the subject of the certifying function.\ncertifying function , for a building certifier, means a building certifying function relating to compliance of a building with the BCA or QDC.\ns 143B ins 2020 No. 24 s 44\n(sec.143B-ssec.1) This section applies if— a building certifier is, or was, engaged by a client to perform certifying functions for a building; and the owner of the building is not the client.\n(sec.143B-ssec.2) The owner may by notice (an additional certification notice ) given to the client, direct the client to ask the building certifier to perform a certifying function.\n(sec.143B-ssec.3) An additional certification notice must— be given to the client within 10 business days of the owner receiving a notice under section 143A (3) ; and state the following— the details of the certifying function to be performed by the building certifier; that the client must give a copy of the additional certification notice to the building certifier within 5 business days after receiving the notice.\n(sec.143B-ssec.4) The client must give a copy of the additional certification notice to the building certifier within 5 business days after receiving the notice, unless the client has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.143B-ssec.5) The building certifier must perform the certifying function stated in the additional certification notice on or before the agreed day, unless the certifier has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.143B-ssec.6) Also, the building certifier must give the owner and client, within 5 business days after performing the certifying function, copies of all documents relevant to that function, unless the certifier has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.143B-ssec.7) The agreed day, or an agreement to determine the agreed day, must be decided within 10 business days after the day (the relevant day ) the client gives a copy of the additional certification notice to the building certifier.\n(sec.143B-ssec.8) If the agreed day or agreement is not decided under subsection (7) , the building certifier must— nominate a day, or a way to determine the agreed day, within 15 business days after the relevant day; and tell the client and owner which day is nominated as the agreed day or the way the agreed day is to be determined.\n(sec.143B-ssec.9) Subsections (5) and (6) do not apply to the building certifier if, before the following times, the owner tells the certifier that the additional certification notice is withdrawn— the agreed day or agreement is decided under subsection (7) ; the agreed day is nominated under subsection (8) .\n(sec.143B-ssec.10) The owner is liable for the reasonable costs of the performance of a certifying function by the building certifier under the additional certification notice.\n(sec.143B-ssec.11) In this section— agreed day , for performing a certifying function under subsection (5) , means— the day agreed to by, or worked out under an agreement between, all of the following— the client; the building certifier; the owner; if the client is not the builder of the building work the subject of the certifying function—the builder; or the day nominated by the building certifier under subsection (8) . builder means the person who will be carrying out the building work the subject of the certifying function. certifying function , for a building certifier, means a building certifying function relating to compliance of a building with the BCA or QDC.\n- (a) a building certifier is, or was, engaged by a client to perform certifying functions for a building; and\n- (b) the owner of the building is not the client.\n- (a) be given to the client within 10 business days of the owner receiving a notice under section 143A (3) ; and\n- (b) state the following— (i) the details of the certifying function to be performed by the building certifier; (ii) that the client must give a copy of the additional certification notice to the building certifier within 5 business days after receiving the notice.\n- (i) the details of the certifying function to be performed by the building certifier;\n- (ii) that the client must give a copy of the additional certification notice to the building certifier within 5 business days after receiving the notice.\n- (i) the details of the certifying function to be performed by the building certifier;\n- (ii) that the client must give a copy of the additional certification notice to the building certifier within 5 business days after receiving the notice.\n- (a) nominate a day, or a way to determine the agreed day, within 15 business days after the relevant day; and\n- (b) tell the client and owner which day is nominated as the agreed day or the way the agreed day is to be determined.\n- (a) the agreed day or agreement is decided under subsection (7) ;\n- (b) the agreed day is nominated under subsection (8) .\n- (a) the day agreed to by, or worked out under an agreement between, all of the following— (i) the client; (ii) the building certifier; (iii) the owner; (iv) if the client is not the builder of the building work the subject of the certifying function—the builder; or\n- (i) the client;\n- (ii) the building certifier;\n- (iii) the owner;\n- (iv) if the client is not the builder of the building work the subject of the certifying function—the builder; or\n- (b) the day nominated by the building certifier under subsection (8) .\n- (i) the client;\n- (ii) the building certifier;\n- (iii) the owner;\n- (iv) if the client is not the builder of the building work the subject of the certifying function—the builder; or","sortOrder":268},{"sectionNumber":"sec.144","sectionType":"section","heading":"Restriction on discontinuing engagement","content":"### sec.144 Restriction on discontinuing engagement\n\nThis section applies if—\na party to an engagement of a private certifier may, under the engagement, discontinue it; and\nthe party takes whatever action is required under the engagement to discontinue it.\nThe discontinuance does not take effect until all other parties to the engagement have been given notice in the approved form of the discontinuance.\nThe private certifier must, within 5 business days after the discontinuance takes effect under subsection (2) , give the local government a copy of the notice.\ns 144 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\n(sec.144-ssec.1) This section applies if— a party to an engagement of a private certifier may, under the engagement, discontinue it; and the party takes whatever action is required under the engagement to discontinue it.\n(sec.144-ssec.2) The discontinuance does not take effect until all other parties to the engagement have been given notice in the approved form of the discontinuance.\n(sec.144-ssec.3) The private certifier must, within 5 business days after the discontinuance takes effect under subsection (2) , give the local government a copy of the notice.\n- (a) a party to an engagement of a private certifier may, under the engagement, discontinue it; and\n- (b) the party takes whatever action is required under the engagement to discontinue it.","sortOrder":269},{"sectionNumber":"sec.145","sectionType":"section","heading":"Effect of transfer of functions for building development approval to local government or replacement private certifier","content":"### sec.145 Effect of transfer of functions for building development approval to local government or replacement private certifier\n\nThis section applies if, for building work authorised by a building development approval, the engagement of a private certifier (the original certifier ) is discontinued and—\na replacement private certifier (the replacement ) is engaged to inspect and certify the work; or\nif a replacement private certifier has not been engaged under paragraph (a) —a local government building certifier for the approval (also the replacement ) must, under section 51 , inspect and certify the work.\nThe replacement is not liable for building certifying functions performed by the original certifier.\nThe replacement may, in performing building certifying functions for the approval, accept and, without further checking, rely and act on any inspection documentation given by or for the original certifier.\ns 145 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2013 No. 5 s 94 sch\n(sec.145-ssec.1) This section applies if, for building work authorised by a building development approval, the engagement of a private certifier (the original certifier ) is discontinued and— a replacement private certifier (the replacement ) is engaged to inspect and certify the work; or if a replacement private certifier has not been engaged under paragraph (a) —a local government building certifier for the approval (also the replacement ) must, under section 51 , inspect and certify the work.\n(sec.145-ssec.2) The replacement is not liable for building certifying functions performed by the original certifier.\n(sec.145-ssec.3) The replacement may, in performing building certifying functions for the approval, accept and, without further checking, rely and act on any inspection documentation given by or for the original certifier.\n- (a) a replacement private certifier (the replacement ) is engaged to inspect and certify the work; or\n- (b) if a replacement private certifier has not been engaged under paragraph (a) —a local government building certifier for the approval (also the replacement ) must, under section 51 , inspect and certify the work.","sortOrder":270},{"sectionNumber":"sec.146","sectionType":"section","heading":"Agreed fee recoverable despite valid refusal of particular actions","content":"### sec.146 Agreed fee recoverable despite valid refusal of particular actions\n\nThis section applies if—\na client engages a private certifier to perform a private certifying function and the certifier has carried out work under the engagement; and\nthe certifier has refused to do any of the following for the work because the building assessment provisions or an assessment benchmark under the Planning Act has not been complied with, or for another valid reason—\napprove a building development application;\nissue a building development approval;\ngive a certificate of occupancy;\ncertify building work.\nThe client must, despite the refusal, pay the private certifier the fee for the work agreed to under the engagement with the certifier.\ns 146 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2016 No. 27 s 90 ; 2020 No. 24 s 153 s ch 1 pt 2\n(sec.146-ssec.1) This section applies if— a client engages a private certifier to perform a private certifying function and the certifier has carried out work under the engagement; and the certifier has refused to do any of the following for the work because the building assessment provisions or an assessment benchmark under the Planning Act has not been complied with, or for another valid reason— approve a building development application; issue a building development approval; give a certificate of occupancy; certify building work.\n(sec.146-ssec.2) The client must, despite the refusal, pay the private certifier the fee for the work agreed to under the engagement with the certifier.\n- (a) a client engages a private certifier to perform a private certifying function and the certifier has carried out work under the engagement; and\n- (b) the certifier has refused to do any of the following for the work because the building assessment provisions or an assessment benchmark under the Planning Act has not been complied with, or for another valid reason— (i) approve a building development application; (ii) issue a building development approval; (iii) give a certificate of occupancy; (iv) certify building work.\n- (i) approve a building development application;\n- (ii) issue a building development approval;\n- (iii) give a certificate of occupancy;\n- (iv) certify building work.\n- (i) approve a building development application;\n- (ii) issue a building development approval;\n- (iii) give a certificate of occupancy;\n- (iv) certify building work.","sortOrder":271},{"sectionNumber":"ch.6-pt.2-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Record-keeping and related requirements","content":"## Record-keeping and related requirements","sortOrder":272},{"sectionNumber":"sec.147","sectionType":"section","heading":"Building development applications and approval documents","content":"### sec.147 Building development applications and approval documents\n\nThis section applies if—\na private certifier is engaged for a building development application; and\nthe building development approval applied for is granted.\nThe private certifier must, for at least 5 years from the relevant day, keep a copy of the application and the approval documents for the application.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nIn this section—\nrelevant day means—\nfor a private certifier (class A)—the later of the following days—\nthe day a final inspection certificate for the building work or a certificate of occupancy for the building is given;\nif the approval for the building work lapses—the day the approval lapsed; or\nfor a private certifier (class B)—the day the private certifier gave the compliance certificate for the building work.\ns 147 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2012 No. 3 s 132 sch ; 2020 No. 24 s 153 s ch 1 pt 2\n(sec.147-ssec.1) This section applies if— a private certifier is engaged for a building development application; and the building development approval applied for is granted.\n(sec.147-ssec.2) The private certifier must, for at least 5 years from the relevant day, keep a copy of the application and the approval documents for the application. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.147-ssec.3) In this section— relevant day means— for a private certifier (class A)—the later of the following days— the day a final inspection certificate for the building work or a certificate of occupancy for the building is given; if the approval for the building work lapses—the day the approval lapsed; or for a private certifier (class B)—the day the private certifier gave the compliance certificate for the building work.\n- (a) a private certifier is engaged for a building development application; and\n- (b) the building development approval applied for is granted.\n- (a) for a private certifier (class A)—the later of the following days— (i) the day a final inspection certificate for the building work or a certificate of occupancy for the building is given; (ii) if the approval for the building work lapses—the day the approval lapsed; or\n- (i) the day a final inspection certificate for the building work or a certificate of occupancy for the building is given;\n- (ii) if the approval for the building work lapses—the day the approval lapsed; or\n- (b) for a private certifier (class B)—the day the private certifier gave the compliance certificate for the building work.\n- (i) the day a final inspection certificate for the building work or a certificate of occupancy for the building is given;\n- (ii) if the approval for the building work lapses—the day the approval lapsed; or","sortOrder":273},{"sectionNumber":"sec.148","sectionType":"section","heading":"Obligation to give inspection documentation to owner of building","content":"### sec.148 Obligation to give inspection documentation to owner of building\n\nThis section applies if the engagement of a private certifier for building work is discontinued before the giving of a final inspection certificate for the relevant building work or a certificate of occupancy for the relevant building.\nThe private certifier must, within the following period, give the owner of the building a copy of the inspection documentation for inspection of the building work—\nif the inspection documentation includes a certificate relied on by the private certifier—within 5 business days after the certifier accepts the certificates;\notherwise—within 5 business days after the engagement is discontinued.\nMaximum penalty—80 penalty units.\ns 148 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2020 No. 24 s 153 s ch 1 pt 2\n(sec.148-ssec.1) This section applies if the engagement of a private certifier for building work is discontinued before the giving of a final inspection certificate for the relevant building work or a certificate of occupancy for the relevant building.\n(sec.148-ssec.2) The private certifier must, within the following period, give the owner of the building a copy of the inspection documentation for inspection of the building work— if the inspection documentation includes a certificate relied on by the private certifier—within 5 business days after the certifier accepts the certificates; otherwise—within 5 business days after the engagement is discontinued. Maximum penalty—80 penalty units.\n- (a) if the inspection documentation includes a certificate relied on by the private certifier—within 5 business days after the certifier accepts the certificates;\n- (b) otherwise—within 5 business days after the engagement is discontinued.","sortOrder":274},{"sectionNumber":"sec.149","sectionType":"section","heading":"Obligation to give inspection documentation and any reminder notice to local government","content":"### sec.149 Obligation to give inspection documentation and any reminder notice to local government\n\nA private certifier must give the local government a copy of all inspection documentation prepared by or for the certifier for building work within 5 business days after the earlier of the following to happen—\nthe giving of a final inspection certificate for the building work or a certificate of occupancy for the relevant building;\nthe discontinuance of the engagement of the private certifier;\nthe lapsing of the building development approval.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nHowever, if the inspection documentation includes certificates relied on by the private certifier, subsection (1) does not apply until 5 business days after the certifier has accepted all the certificates.\nIf the building development approval lapses, the private certifier must, within 5 business days after the lapsing, also give the local government a copy of the relevant reminder notice given under section 95 .\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\ns 149 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2013 No. 5 s 94 sch ; 2020 No. 24 s 153 s ch 1 pt 2\n(sec.149-ssec.1) A private certifier must give the local government a copy of all inspection documentation prepared by or for the certifier for building work within 5 business days after the earlier of the following to happen— the giving of a final inspection certificate for the building work or a certificate of occupancy for the relevant building; the discontinuance of the engagement of the private certifier; the lapsing of the building development approval. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.149-ssec.2) However, if the inspection documentation includes certificates relied on by the private certifier, subsection (1) does not apply until 5 business days after the certifier has accepted all the certificates.\n(sec.149-ssec.3) If the building development approval lapses, the private certifier must, within 5 business days after the lapsing, also give the local government a copy of the relevant reminder notice given under section 95 . Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n- (a) the giving of a final inspection certificate for the building work or a certificate of occupancy for the relevant building;\n- (b) the discontinuance of the engagement of the private certifier;\n- (c) the lapsing of the building development approval.","sortOrder":275},{"sectionNumber":"sec.150","sectionType":"section","heading":"Obligation to keep inspection documentation","content":"### sec.150 Obligation to keep inspection documentation\n\nA private certifier must keep all inspection documentation for building work for which the certifier is engaged for at least 7 years after the building work is completed.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\ns 150 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2020 No. 24 s 45","sortOrder":276},{"sectionNumber":"ch.6-pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Licensing of building certifiers","content":"# Licensing of building certifiers","sortOrder":277},{"sectionNumber":"ch.6-pt.3-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Licence levels and their roles","content":"## Licence levels and their roles","sortOrder":278},{"sectionNumber":"sec.151","sectionType":"section","heading":"Levels","content":"### sec.151 Levels\n\nQBCC must, in exercising its power under division 2 to issue a licence to a building certifier, issue the licence at 1 of the following levels—\nbuilding certifier–level 1;\nbuilding certifier–level 2;\nbuilding certifier–level 3.\ns 151 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2012 No. 3 s 10 ; 2013 No. 38 s 14 sch 1\n- (a) building certifier–level 1;\n- (b) building certifier–level 2;\n- (c) building certifier–level 3.","sortOrder":279},{"sectionNumber":"sec.152","sectionType":"section","heading":"Role of building certifier–level 1","content":"### sec.152 Role of building certifier–level 1\n\nA building certifier–level 1 may perform building certifying functions for all classes of buildings and structures.\ns 152 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2012 No. 3 s 11","sortOrder":280},{"sectionNumber":"sec.153","sectionType":"section","heading":"Role of building certifier–level 2","content":"### sec.153 Role of building certifier–level 2\n\nA building certifier–level 2 may only—\nwithout the supervision of a building certifier–level 1—perform building certifying functions on buildings and structures having a rise of no more than 3 storeys and a total floor area no more than 2,000m 2 ; or\nunder the supervision of a building certifier–level 1—help in assessing and inspecting all classes of buildings and structures.\ns 153 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2012 No. 3 s 12\n- (a) without the supervision of a building certifier–level 1—perform building certifying functions on buildings and structures having a rise of no more than 3 storeys and a total floor area no more than 2,000m 2 ; or\n- (b) under the supervision of a building certifier–level 1—help in assessing and inspecting all classes of buildings and structures.","sortOrder":281},{"sectionNumber":"sec.154","sectionType":"section","heading":"Role of building certifier–level 3","content":"### sec.154 Role of building certifier–level 3\n\nA building certifier–level 3 may only perform building certifying functions on class 1 buildings or class 10 buildings or structures.\ns 154 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2008 No. 13 s 7\nsub 2009 No. 51 s 24 ; 2012 No. 3 s 13","sortOrder":282},{"sectionNumber":"ch.6-pt.3-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Applying for and obtaining licence","content":"## Applying for and obtaining licence","sortOrder":283},{"sectionNumber":"sec.155","sectionType":"section","heading":"Who may apply","content":"### sec.155 Who may apply\n\nAn individual may apply to QBCC for a licence at the level of building certifier–level 1 or building certifier–level 2 only if the individual holds a current accreditation issued by an accreditation standards body.\nAn individual may apply to QBCC for a licence at the level of building certifier–level 3 only if—\nthe individual holds a current accreditation issued by an accreditation standards body; and\neither—\nthe individual holds, or has previously held, a licence at, or equivalent to, that level; or\nboth of the following apply—\nthe individual has at least 1 year’s experience carrying out level 3 work under the supervision of a person licensed as a building certifier–level 1 or a building certifier–level 2;\nthe period of experience mentioned in subsubparagraph (A) was completed not more than 2 years before the application for the licence is made.\nIn this section—\nlevel 3 work means work usually carried out by a building certifier–level 3 working as a building certifier–level 3.\ns 155 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2009 No. 51 s 25 ; 2012 No. 3 s 14\nsub 2013 No. 5 s 61\namd 2013 No. 38 s 14 sch 1\n(sec.155-ssec.1) An individual may apply to QBCC for a licence at the level of building certifier–level 1 or building certifier–level 2 only if the individual holds a current accreditation issued by an accreditation standards body.\n(sec.155-ssec.2) An individual may apply to QBCC for a licence at the level of building certifier–level 3 only if— the individual holds a current accreditation issued by an accreditation standards body; and either— the individual holds, or has previously held, a licence at, or equivalent to, that level; or both of the following apply— the individual has at least 1 year’s experience carrying out level 3 work under the supervision of a person licensed as a building certifier–level 1 or a building certifier–level 2; the period of experience mentioned in subsubparagraph (A) was completed not more than 2 years before the application for the licence is made.\n(sec.155-ssec.3) In this section— level 3 work means work usually carried out by a building certifier–level 3 working as a building certifier–level 3.\n- (a) the individual holds a current accreditation issued by an accreditation standards body; and\n- (b) either— (i) the individual holds, or has previously held, a licence at, or equivalent to, that level; or (ii) both of the following apply— (A) the individual has at least 1 year’s experience carrying out level 3 work under the supervision of a person licensed as a building certifier–level 1 or a building certifier–level 2; (B) the period of experience mentioned in subsubparagraph (A) was completed not more than 2 years before the application for the licence is made.\n- (i) the individual holds, or has previously held, a licence at, or equivalent to, that level; or\n- (ii) both of the following apply— (A) the individual has at least 1 year’s experience carrying out level 3 work under the supervision of a person licensed as a building certifier–level 1 or a building certifier–level 2; (B) the period of experience mentioned in subsubparagraph (A) was completed not more than 2 years before the application for the licence is made.\n- (A) the individual has at least 1 year’s experience carrying out level 3 work under the supervision of a person licensed as a building certifier–level 1 or a building certifier–level 2;\n- (B) the period of experience mentioned in subsubparagraph (A) was completed not more than 2 years before the application for the licence is made.\n- (i) the individual holds, or has previously held, a licence at, or equivalent to, that level; or\n- (ii) both of the following apply— (A) the individual has at least 1 year’s experience carrying out level 3 work under the supervision of a person licensed as a building certifier–level 1 or a building certifier–level 2; (B) the period of experience mentioned in subsubparagraph (A) was completed not more than 2 years before the application for the licence is made.\n- (A) the individual has at least 1 year’s experience carrying out level 3 work under the supervision of a person licensed as a building certifier–level 1 or a building certifier–level 2;\n- (B) the period of experience mentioned in subsubparagraph (A) was completed not more than 2 years before the application for the licence is made.\n- (A) the individual has at least 1 year’s experience carrying out level 3 work under the supervision of a person licensed as a building certifier–level 1 or a building certifier–level 2;\n- (B) the period of experience mentioned in subsubparagraph (A) was completed not more than 2 years before the application for the licence is made.","sortOrder":284},{"sectionNumber":"sec.156","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirements for licence application","content":"### sec.156 Requirements for licence application\n\nThe application must—\nbe in the approved form; and\nstate the level of licence applied for; and\nbe accompanied by each of the following—\nthe application fee prescribed under a regulation;\nthe licence fee for the licence prescribed under a regulation;\nevidence of the applicant’s identity;\na copy of the applicant’s certificate of accreditation from an accreditation standards body for the level of licence applied for.\ns 156 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\n- (a) be in the approved form; and\n- (b) state the level of licence applied for; and\n- (c) be accompanied by each of the following— (i) the application fee prescribed under a regulation; (ii) the licence fee for the licence prescribed under a regulation; (iii) evidence of the applicant’s identity; (iv) a copy of the applicant’s certificate of accreditation from an accreditation standards body for the level of licence applied for.\n- (i) the application fee prescribed under a regulation;\n- (ii) the licence fee for the licence prescribed under a regulation;\n- (iii) evidence of the applicant’s identity;\n- (iv) a copy of the applicant’s certificate of accreditation from an accreditation standards body for the level of licence applied for.\n- (i) the application fee prescribed under a regulation;\n- (ii) the licence fee for the licence prescribed under a regulation;\n- (iii) evidence of the applicant’s identity;\n- (iv) a copy of the applicant’s certificate of accreditation from an accreditation standards body for the level of licence applied for.","sortOrder":285},{"sectionNumber":"sec.157","sectionType":"section","heading":"Decision on licence application","content":"### sec.157 Decision on licence application\n\nSubject to section 187 , QBCC must consider the application and decide to—\nlicense the applicant at the level of licensing for which the applicant applied; or\nrefuse to license the applicant.\nHowever, QBCC may decide to license the applicant only if it is satisfied the applicant is a suitable person to hold a licence.\nQBCC may impose conditions on the licence.\ns 157 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2013 No. 38 s 14 sch 1\n(sec.157-ssec.1) Subject to section 187 , QBCC must consider the application and decide to— license the applicant at the level of licensing for which the applicant applied; or refuse to license the applicant.\n(sec.157-ssec.2) However, QBCC may decide to license the applicant only if it is satisfied the applicant is a suitable person to hold a licence.\n(sec.157-ssec.3) QBCC may impose conditions on the licence.\n- (a) license the applicant at the level of licensing for which the applicant applied; or\n- (b) refuse to license the applicant.","sortOrder":286},{"sectionNumber":"sec.158","sectionType":"section","heading":"Steps after making decision","content":"### sec.158 Steps after making decision\n\nIf QBCC decides to license the applicant, it must issue the licence to the applicant.\nIf QBCC decides to refuse to license the applicant or to impose conditions on any licence issued to the applicant, it must give the applicant an information notice about the decision.\nFor reviews of the decision, see the QBCC Act , part 7 , division 3 .\ns 158 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2010 No. 21 s 3 sch ; 2013 No. 38 s 14 sch 1 ; 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1\n(sec.158-ssec.1) If QBCC decides to license the applicant, it must issue the licence to the applicant.\n(sec.158-ssec.2) If QBCC decides to refuse to license the applicant or to impose conditions on any licence issued to the applicant, it must give the applicant an information notice about the decision. For reviews of the decision, see the QBCC Act , part 7 , division 3 .","sortOrder":287},{"sectionNumber":"sec.159","sectionType":"section","heading":"Duration of licence","content":"### sec.159 Duration of licence\n\nSubject to section 168 , a licence remains in force for 1 year, unless it is earlier cancelled, suspended or surrendered under this Act.\ns 159 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5","sortOrder":288},{"sectionNumber":"ch.6-pt.3-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Private certification endorsements","content":"## Private certification endorsements","sortOrder":289},{"sectionNumber":"sec.160","sectionType":"section","heading":"Endorsements","content":"### sec.160 Endorsements\n\nSubject to section 163 , QBCC may endorse on a building certifier’s licence that the certifier may—\nperform building certifying functions as a private certifier (a private certification endorsement ); and\nif the licence has a private certification endorsement—perform the function under section 48 of issuing building development approvals (a development approval endorsement ).\ns 160 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2013 No. 38 s 14 sch 1\n- (a) perform building certifying functions as a private certifier (a private certification endorsement ); and\n- (b) if the licence has a private certification endorsement—perform the function under section 48 of issuing building development approvals (a development approval endorsement ).","sortOrder":290},{"sectionNumber":"sec.161","sectionType":"section","heading":"Who may apply for endorsement","content":"### sec.161 Who may apply for endorsement\n\nA building certifier may apply for a private certification or development approval endorsement at any time.\nA person who has applied for a licence may, together with or after the making of the licence application, apply for a private certification or development approval endorsement on the licence if it is issued.\ns 161 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\n(sec.161-ssec.1) A building certifier may apply for a private certification or development approval endorsement at any time.\n(sec.161-ssec.2) A person who has applied for a licence may, together with or after the making of the licence application, apply for a private certification or development approval endorsement on the licence if it is issued.","sortOrder":291},{"sectionNumber":"sec.162","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirements for endorsement application","content":"### sec.162 Requirements for endorsement application\n\nThe application must be in the approved form and accompanied by the fee prescribed under a regulation.\ns 162 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5","sortOrder":292},{"sectionNumber":"sec.163","sectionType":"section","heading":"Restrictions on making endorsement","content":"### sec.163 Restrictions on making endorsement\n\nA private certification endorsement may be made only if the applicant has the insurance for private certification prescribed under a regulation.\nA development approval endorsement may be made only if the applicant has satisfactorily completed the course, prescribed under a regulation, about issuing building development approvals.\ns 163 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2009 No. 51 s 26 ; 2012 No. 3 s 15\n(sec.163-ssec.1) A private certification endorsement may be made only if the applicant has the insurance for private certification prescribed under a regulation.\n(sec.163-ssec.2) A development approval endorsement may be made only if the applicant has satisfactorily completed the course, prescribed under a regulation, about issuing building development approvals.","sortOrder":293},{"sectionNumber":"sec.164","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notice of refusal","content":"### sec.164 Notice of refusal\n\nIf QBCC decides to refuse the application, it must give the applicant an information notice about the decision.\nFor reviews of the decision, see the QBCC Act , part 7 , division 3 .\ns 164 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2013 No. 38 s 14 sch 1 ; 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1","sortOrder":294},{"sectionNumber":"ch.6-pt.3-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Renewals","content":"## Renewals","sortOrder":295},{"sectionNumber":"sec.165","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notice of expiry of licence","content":"### sec.165 Notice of expiry of licence\n\nQBCC must, at least 20 business days before each building certifier’s licence expires, give the certifier notice of the expiry.\nThe notice must state—\nthe day the licence will expire; and\nthat, if the building certifier wishes to renew the licence, the certifier must, on or before the expiry day—\napply to renew the licence; and\npay the licence fee prescribed under a regulation for the period of the renewed licence; and\nhow to apply to renew the licence.\ns 165 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2013 No. 38 s 14 sch 1\n(sec.165-ssec.1) QBCC must, at least 20 business days before each building certifier’s licence expires, give the certifier notice of the expiry.\n(sec.165-ssec.2) The notice must state— the day the licence will expire; and that, if the building certifier wishes to renew the licence, the certifier must, on or before the expiry day— apply to renew the licence; and pay the licence fee prescribed under a regulation for the period of the renewed licence; and how to apply to renew the licence.\n- (a) the day the licence will expire; and\n- (b) that, if the building certifier wishes to renew the licence, the certifier must, on or before the expiry day— (i) apply to renew the licence; and (ii) pay the licence fee prescribed under a regulation for the period of the renewed licence; and\n- (i) apply to renew the licence; and\n- (ii) pay the licence fee prescribed under a regulation for the period of the renewed licence; and\n- (c) how to apply to renew the licence.\n- (i) apply to renew the licence; and\n- (ii) pay the licence fee prescribed under a regulation for the period of the renewed licence; and","sortOrder":296},{"sectionNumber":"sec.166","sectionType":"section","heading":"Automatic expiry on failure to apply for renewal","content":"### sec.166 Automatic expiry on failure to apply for renewal\n\nIf a building certifier does not apply to renew the certifier’s licence on or before the day the licence expires, the licence expires at the end of the day.\nSubsection (1) applies whether or not QBCC has complied with section 165 in relation to the expiry.\ns 166 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2013 No. 38 s 14 sch 1\n(sec.166-ssec.1) If a building certifier does not apply to renew the certifier’s licence on or before the day the licence expires, the licence expires at the end of the day.\n(sec.166-ssec.2) Subsection (1) applies whether or not QBCC has complied with section 165 in relation to the expiry.","sortOrder":297},{"sectionNumber":"sec.167","sectionType":"section","heading":"Applying for renewal","content":"### sec.167 Applying for renewal\n\nA building certifier may apply to QBCC to renew the certifier’s licence.\nHowever, the application can not be made—\nafter the licence expires; or\nif the building certifier is, under section 155 , not qualified to apply for a licence.\nThe application must be in the approved form and accompanied by—\nthe licence fee prescribed under a regulation; and\nevidence of the applicant’s identity; and\nevidence that the applicant continues to hold accreditation from an accreditation standards body for the level of licence; and\nif the applicant’s licence has private certification endorsement and the applicant is applying to continue the endorsement—evidence that the applicant has the insurance for private certification prescribed under a regulation.\ns 167 amd 1984 No. 45 s 15\nsub 1998 No. 13 s 10 ; 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2013 No. 5 s 94 sch ; 2013 No. 38 s 14 sch 1\n(sec.167-ssec.1) A building certifier may apply to QBCC to renew the certifier’s licence.\n(sec.167-ssec.2) However, the application can not be made— after the licence expires; or if the building certifier is, under section 155 , not qualified to apply for a licence.\n(sec.167-ssec.3) The application must be in the approved form and accompanied by— the licence fee prescribed under a regulation; and evidence of the applicant’s identity; and evidence that the applicant continues to hold accreditation from an accreditation standards body for the level of licence; and if the applicant’s licence has private certification endorsement and the applicant is applying to continue the endorsement—evidence that the applicant has the insurance for private certification prescribed under a regulation.\n- (a) after the licence expires; or\n- (b) if the building certifier is, under section 155 , not qualified to apply for a licence.\n- (a) the licence fee prescribed under a regulation; and\n- (b) evidence of the applicant’s identity; and\n- (c) evidence that the applicant continues to hold accreditation from an accreditation standards body for the level of licence; and\n- (d) if the applicant’s licence has private certification endorsement and the applicant is applying to continue the endorsement—evidence that the applicant has the insurance for private certification prescribed under a regulation.","sortOrder":298},{"sectionNumber":"sec.168","sectionType":"section","heading":"Existing licence taken to be in force while application is being considered","content":"### sec.168 Existing licence taken to be in force while application is being considered\n\nIf an application is made under section 167 to renew a licence, the licence is taken to continue in force from the day it would, apart from this section, have expired until the application is decided.\nSubsection (1) does not apply if the licence is earlier cancelled, suspended or surrendered under this Act.\ns 168 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\n(sec.168-ssec.1) If an application is made under section 167 to renew a licence, the licence is taken to continue in force from the day it would, apart from this section, have expired until the application is decided.\n(sec.168-ssec.2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the licence is earlier cancelled, suspended or surrendered under this Act.","sortOrder":299},{"sectionNumber":"sec.169","sectionType":"section","heading":"Decision on renewal application","content":"### sec.169 Decision on renewal application\n\nSubject to section 187 , QBCC must consider the application and decide to—\nrenew the licence at the level of licensing for which the applicant applied; or\nrefuse to renew the licence.\nHowever, QBCC may decide to renew the licence only if it is satisfied the applicant is still a suitable person to hold a licence.\ns 169 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2013 No. 38 s 14 sch 1\n(sec.169-ssec.1) Subject to section 187 , QBCC must consider the application and decide to— renew the licence at the level of licensing for which the applicant applied; or refuse to renew the licence.\n(sec.169-ssec.2) However, QBCC may decide to renew the licence only if it is satisfied the applicant is still a suitable person to hold a licence.\n- (a) renew the licence at the level of licensing for which the applicant applied; or\n- (b) refuse to renew the licence.","sortOrder":300},{"sectionNumber":"sec.170","sectionType":"section","heading":"Steps after making decision","content":"### sec.170 Steps after making decision\n\nIf QBCC decides to renew the licence, it must issue the renewed licence to the applicant.\nIf QBCC refuses to renew the licence, it must give the applicant an information notice about the decision.\nFor reviews of the decision, see the QBCC Act , part 7 , division 3 .\ns 170 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2013 No. 38 s 14 sch 1 ; 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1\n(sec.170-ssec.1) If QBCC decides to renew the licence, it must issue the renewed licence to the applicant.\n(sec.170-ssec.2) If QBCC refuses to renew the licence, it must give the applicant an information notice about the decision. For reviews of the decision, see the QBCC Act , part 7 , division 3 .","sortOrder":301},{"sectionNumber":"ch.6-pt.3-div.5","sectionType":"division","heading":"Cancellation and suspension of, and other changes to, licences and cancellation of endorsements","content":"## Cancellation and suspension of, and other changes to, licences and cancellation of endorsements","sortOrder":302},{"sectionNumber":"sec.171","sectionType":"section","heading":"Power to amend, cancel or suspend licence","content":"### sec.171 Power to amend, cancel or suspend licence\n\nQBCC may, on the ground that a building certifier is not a suitable person to hold a licence, do either of the following in relation to the certifier’s licence—\namend it to impose or remove a condition;\ncancel or suspend it.\nQBCC is required to cancel a building certifier’s licence if the building certifier becomes a disqualified individual—see section 214K .\nThe power under subsection (1) may be exercised at any time after QBCC has complied with subdivision 2 .\nTo remove any doubt, it is declared that QBCC can not, under subsection (1) , amend, cancel or suspend the certifier’s licence if QBCC considers the building certifier is not a suitable person to hold a licence because of unsatisfactory conduct or professional misconduct.\nFor conduct mentioned in subsection (3) , see part 4 (Complaints, investigations and disciplinary proceedings relating to building certifiers).\ns 171 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2009 No. 24 s 1271 ; 2013 No. 38 s 14 sch 1 ; 2020 No. 24 s 49\n(sec.171-ssec.1) QBCC may, on the ground that a building certifier is not a suitable person to hold a licence, do either of the following in relation to the certifier’s licence— amend it to impose or remove a condition; cancel or suspend it. QBCC is required to cancel a building certifier’s licence if the building certifier becomes a disqualified individual—see section 214K .\n(sec.171-ssec.2) The power under subsection (1) may be exercised at any time after QBCC has complied with subdivision 2 .\n(sec.171-ssec.3) To remove any doubt, it is declared that QBCC can not, under subsection (1) , amend, cancel or suspend the certifier’s licence if QBCC considers the building certifier is not a suitable person to hold a licence because of unsatisfactory conduct or professional misconduct. For conduct mentioned in subsection (3) , see part 4 (Complaints, investigations and disciplinary proceedings relating to building certifiers).\n- (a) amend it to impose or remove a condition;\n- (b) cancel or suspend it.","sortOrder":303},{"sectionNumber":"sec.172","sectionType":"section","heading":"Power to change licence level","content":"### sec.172 Power to change licence level\n\nIf QBCC is satisfied a building certifier does not hold accreditation from an accreditation standards body, and does not have qualifications and experience prescribed under section 155 , for the level of the certifier’s licence, it may do either of the following in relation to the certifier’s licence—\namend it to impose or remove a condition or change the certifier’s level of licensing;\ncancel or suspend it.\nThe power under subsection (1) may be exercised at any time after QBCC has complied with subdivision 2 .\ns 172 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2013 No. 5 s 94 sch ; 2013 No. 38 s 14 sch 1 ; 2020 No. 24 s 50\n(sec.172-ssec.1) If QBCC is satisfied a building certifier does not hold accreditation from an accreditation standards body, and does not have qualifications and experience prescribed under section 155 , for the level of the certifier’s licence, it may do either of the following in relation to the certifier’s licence— amend it to impose or remove a condition or change the certifier’s level of licensing; cancel or suspend it.\n(sec.172-ssec.2) The power under subsection (1) may be exercised at any time after QBCC has complied with subdivision 2 .\n- (a) amend it to impose or remove a condition or change the certifier’s level of licensing;\n- (b) cancel or suspend it.","sortOrder":304},{"sectionNumber":"sec.173","sectionType":"section","heading":"Cancellation of endorsement of licence to act as private certifier","content":"### sec.173 Cancellation of endorsement of licence to act as private certifier\n\nIf QBCC is satisfied a private certifier does not have the insurance for private certification prescribed under a regulation, it must—\ngive the certifier a show cause notice that it proposes to cancel the endorsement; and\nsubject to any submissions made under subdivision 2 —amend the licence by cancelling the endorsement.\ns 173 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2013 No. 38 s 14 sch 1\n- (a) give the certifier a show cause notice that it proposes to cancel the endorsement; and\n- (b) subject to any submissions made under subdivision 2 —amend the licence by cancelling the endorsement.","sortOrder":305},{"sectionNumber":"sec.174","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notice of particular events to interstate licensing authorities and other entities","content":"### sec.174 Notice of particular events to interstate licensing authorities and other entities\n\nThis section applies if any of the following (the event ) happens in relation to a building certifier’s licence—\nit is cancelled or suspended;\nit is amended under this subdivision.\nAs soon as practicable after the happening of the event, QBCC must give notice of the event to the authority in any other State or New Zealand of which it is aware the building certifier has a licence (however called) that is the same, or substantially the same, as a licence under this part.\nAlso, QBCC may give notice of the event to all or any of the following—\neach accreditation standards body;\nany employer of or person who has appointed the building certifier to perform building or private certifying functions;\nanother entity QBCC reasonably believes needs to know about the event.\nA notice under this section may include the information QBCC considers appropriate in the circumstances.\ns 174 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2008 No. 13 s 2 sch ; 2010 No. 21 s 7 ; 2013 No. 38 s 14 sch 1 ; 2014 No. 56 s 26\n(sec.174-ssec.1) This section applies if any of the following (the event ) happens in relation to a building certifier’s licence— it is cancelled or suspended; it is amended under this subdivision.\n(sec.174-ssec.2) As soon as practicable after the happening of the event, QBCC must give notice of the event to the authority in any other State or New Zealand of which it is aware the building certifier has a licence (however called) that is the same, or substantially the same, as a licence under this part.\n(sec.174-ssec.3) Also, QBCC may give notice of the event to all or any of the following— each accreditation standards body; any employer of or person who has appointed the building certifier to perform building or private certifying functions; another entity QBCC reasonably believes needs to know about the event.\n(sec.174-ssec.4) A notice under this section may include the information QBCC considers appropriate in the circumstances.\n- (a) it is cancelled or suspended;\n- (b) it is amended under this subdivision.\n- (a) each accreditation standards body;\n- (b) any employer of or person who has appointed the building certifier to perform building or private certifying functions;\n- (c) another entity QBCC reasonably believes needs to know about the event.","sortOrder":306},{"sectionNumber":"sec.175","sectionType":"section","heading":"Show cause notice","content":"### sec.175 Show cause notice\n\nIf QBCC believes grounds exist to act under subdivision 1 , it must, before taking the action, give the relevant building certifier a notice (a show cause notice ).\nThe show cause notice must state each of the following—\nthe proposed action;\nthe grounds for taking the proposed action;\nthe facts and circumstances forming the basis for the grounds;\nif the proposed action is to amend the licence—the proposed amendment;\nif the proposed action is to suspend the licence—the proposed suspension period;\nthat the building certifier may, within a stated period (the show cause period ), make submissions about why the proposed action should not be taken.\nThe show cause period must end at least 20 business days after the building certifier is given the show cause notice.\nThe proposed suspension period may be fixed by reference to the happening of a stated event.\nIf the ground for taking the proposed action is a failure to carry out a statutory obligation relating to a building or private certifying functions, the proposed suspension period could be until the obligation is complied with.\ns 175 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2013 No. 5 s 94 sch ; 2013 No. 38 s 14 sch 1\n(sec.175-ssec.1) If QBCC believes grounds exist to act under subdivision 1 , it must, before taking the action, give the relevant building certifier a notice (a show cause notice ).\n(sec.175-ssec.2) The show cause notice must state each of the following— the proposed action; the grounds for taking the proposed action; the facts and circumstances forming the basis for the grounds; if the proposed action is to amend the licence—the proposed amendment; if the proposed action is to suspend the licence—the proposed suspension period; that the building certifier may, within a stated period (the show cause period ), make submissions about why the proposed action should not be taken.\n(sec.175-ssec.3) The show cause period must end at least 20 business days after the building certifier is given the show cause notice.\n(sec.175-ssec.4) The proposed suspension period may be fixed by reference to the happening of a stated event. If the ground for taking the proposed action is a failure to carry out a statutory obligation relating to a building or private certifying functions, the proposed suspension period could be until the obligation is complied with.\n- (a) the proposed action;\n- (b) the grounds for taking the proposed action;\n- (c) the facts and circumstances forming the basis for the grounds;\n- (d) if the proposed action is to amend the licence—the proposed amendment;\n- (e) if the proposed action is to suspend the licence—the proposed suspension period;\n- (f) that the building certifier may, within a stated period (the show cause period ), make submissions about why the proposed action should not be taken.","sortOrder":307},{"sectionNumber":"sec.176","sectionType":"section","heading":"Submissions about show cause notice","content":"### sec.176 Submissions about show cause notice\n\nThe building certifier may, within the show cause period, make submissions to QBCC about the show cause notice.\nQBCC must consider the submissions.\ns 176 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2013 No. 38 s 14 sch 1\n(sec.176-ssec.1) The building certifier may, within the show cause period, make submissions to QBCC about the show cause notice.\n(sec.176-ssec.2) QBCC must consider the submissions.","sortOrder":308},{"sectionNumber":"sec.177","sectionType":"section","heading":"Decision on proposed action","content":"### sec.177 Decision on proposed action\n\nAfter considering the submissions for the show cause notice, QBCC must decide whether to take the proposed action.\nIf the proposed action is to cancel the building certifier’s licence, QBCC may instead decide to suspend it for a stated period.\ns 177 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2013 No. 38 s 14 sch 1\n(sec.177-ssec.1) After considering the submissions for the show cause notice, QBCC must decide whether to take the proposed action.\n(sec.177-ssec.2) If the proposed action is to cancel the building certifier’s licence, QBCC may instead decide to suspend it for a stated period.","sortOrder":309},{"sectionNumber":"sec.178","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notice and taking effect of decision","content":"### sec.178 Notice and taking effect of decision\n\nIf QBCC decides not to take the proposed action, it must give the building certifier notice of the decision.\nIf QBCC decides to take the proposed action, it must give the building certifier an information notice about the decision.\nFor reviews of the decision, see the QBCC Act , part 7 , division 3 .\nA decision to take the proposed action takes effect when the information notice is given.\ns 178 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2010 No. 21 s 3 sch ; 2013 No. 38 s 14 sch 1 ; 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1\n(sec.178-ssec.1) If QBCC decides not to take the proposed action, it must give the building certifier notice of the decision.\n(sec.178-ssec.2) If QBCC decides to take the proposed action, it must give the building certifier an information notice about the decision. For reviews of the decision, see the QBCC Act , part 7 , division 3 .\n(sec.178-ssec.3) A decision to take the proposed action takes effect when the information notice is given.","sortOrder":310},{"sectionNumber":"ch.6-pt.3-div.6","sectionType":"division","heading":"General provisions about licences","content":"## General provisions about licences","sortOrder":311},{"sectionNumber":"sec.179","sectionType":"section","heading":"Register of building certifiers","content":"### sec.179 Register of building certifiers\n\nQBCC must keep a register of building certifiers.\nThe register may be kept in the way QBCC considers appropriate, including, for example, in an electronic form.\nThe register must contain the following particulars for each building certifier—\ntheir name, licence number and business contact details;\nthe following information about their licence—\nits day of issue and expiry;\nany endorsements on the licence;\nits level;\nif conditions are imposed on the licence—the conditions;\ndetails of their eligibility for licensing as a building certifier;\nif, under section 204 (1) , QBCC decides the building certifier has engaged in unsatisfactory conduct—\ndetails of the decision; and\ndetails of the further decision required under section 204 (4) ;\nif the tribunal makes an order about the building certifier—details of the order, other than any details identified in the order as details not to be included in the register;\nany demerit points allocated to the building certifier, the demerit offences for which they were allocated and the dates the points took effect;\nif the building certifier has been a disqualified individual—details of the circumstances that led to the disqualification.\nHowever, QBCC may decide not to record, under subsection (3) (d) , particulars about unsatisfactory conduct engaged in by a building certifier if QBCC is satisfied the conduct has not—\ncompromised the health and safety of a person; or\nhad a direct detrimental impact on another person, including, for example, a client or owner of a building for whom building certifying functions or private certifying functions are performed.\nParticulars recorded under subsection (3) (d) must be removed from the register 5 years after they were recorded in the register.\nParticulars recorded under subsection (3) (e) must be removed from the register at the end of the period during which the order states the details are to be included in the register.\ns 179 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2009 No. 24 s 1272 ; 2013 No. 38 s 14 sch 1 ; 2020 No. 24 s 51\n(sec.179-ssec.1) QBCC must keep a register of building certifiers.\n(sec.179-ssec.2) The register may be kept in the way QBCC considers appropriate, including, for example, in an electronic form.\n(sec.179-ssec.3) The register must contain the following particulars for each building certifier— their name, licence number and business contact details; the following information about their licence— its day of issue and expiry; any endorsements on the licence; its level; if conditions are imposed on the licence—the conditions; details of their eligibility for licensing as a building certifier; if, under section 204 (1) , QBCC decides the building certifier has engaged in unsatisfactory conduct— details of the decision; and details of the further decision required under section 204 (4) ; if the tribunal makes an order about the building certifier—details of the order, other than any details identified in the order as details not to be included in the register; any demerit points allocated to the building certifier, the demerit offences for which they were allocated and the dates the points took effect; if the building certifier has been a disqualified individual—details of the circumstances that led to the disqualification.\n(sec.179-ssec.3A) However, QBCC may decide not to record, under subsection (3) (d) , particulars about unsatisfactory conduct engaged in by a building certifier if QBCC is satisfied the conduct has not— compromised the health and safety of a person; or had a direct detrimental impact on another person, including, for example, a client or owner of a building for whom building certifying functions or private certifying functions are performed.\n(sec.179-ssec.4) Particulars recorded under subsection (3) (d) must be removed from the register 5 years after they were recorded in the register.\n(sec.179-ssec.5) Particulars recorded under subsection (3) (e) must be removed from the register at the end of the period during which the order states the details are to be included in the register.\n- (a) their name, licence number and business contact details;\n- (b) the following information about their licence— (i) its day of issue and expiry; (ii) any endorsements on the licence; (iii) its level; (iv) if conditions are imposed on the licence—the conditions;\n- (i) its day of issue and expiry;\n- (ii) any endorsements on the licence;\n- (iii) its level;\n- (iv) if conditions are imposed on the licence—the conditions;\n- (c) details of their eligibility for licensing as a building certifier;\n- (d) if, under section 204 (1) , QBCC decides the building certifier has engaged in unsatisfactory conduct— (i) details of the decision; and (ii) details of the further decision required under section 204 (4) ;\n- (i) details of the decision; and\n- (ii) details of the further decision required under section 204 (4) ;\n- (e) if the tribunal makes an order about the building certifier—details of the order, other than any details identified in the order as details not to be included in the register;\n- (f) any demerit points allocated to the building certifier, the demerit offences for which they were allocated and the dates the points took effect;\n- (g) if the building certifier has been a disqualified individual—details of the circumstances that led to the disqualification.\n- (i) its day of issue and expiry;\n- (ii) any endorsements on the licence;\n- (iii) its level;\n- (iv) if conditions are imposed on the licence—the conditions;\n- (i) details of the decision; and\n- (ii) details of the further decision required under section 204 (4) ;\n- (a) compromised the health and safety of a person; or\n- (b) had a direct detrimental impact on another person, including, for example, a client or owner of a building for whom building certifying functions or private certifying functions are performed.","sortOrder":312},{"sectionNumber":"sec.180","sectionType":"section","heading":"Access to register","content":"### sec.180 Access to register\n\nQBCC must—\nmake the register available for inspection by anyone while its office is open for business; and\ngive, on payment of any reasonable fee requested by it, anyone who asks for it a copy of all or part of the information held in the register; and\nplace, on its website, a link to the register.\ns 180 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2013 No. 38 s 14 sch 1\n- (a) make the register available for inspection by anyone while its office is open for business; and\n- (b) give, on payment of any reasonable fee requested by it, anyone who asks for it a copy of all or part of the information held in the register; and\n- (c) place, on its website, a link to the register.","sortOrder":313},{"sectionNumber":"sec.181","sectionType":"section","heading":"Surrendering licence","content":"### sec.181 Surrendering licence\n\nA building certifier may surrender the certifier’s licence by notice to QBCC.\nThe surrender takes effect—\non the day the notice is given to QBCC; or\nif a later day of effect is stated in the notice—on the later day.\nThe building certifier must, unless the certifier has a reasonable excuse, return a licence card held by the certifier to QBCC within 10 business days after the day the surrender takes effect.\nMaximum penalty for subsection (3) —10 penalty units.\ns 181 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2013 No. 38 s 14 sch 1 ; 2025 No. 28 s 4\n(sec.181-ssec.1) A building certifier may surrender the certifier’s licence by notice to QBCC.\n(sec.181-ssec.2) The surrender takes effect— on the day the notice is given to QBCC; or if a later day of effect is stated in the notice—on the later day.\n(sec.181-ssec.3) The building certifier must, unless the certifier has a reasonable excuse, return a licence card held by the certifier to QBCC within 10 business days after the day the surrender takes effect. Maximum penalty for subsection (3) —10 penalty units.\n- (a) on the day the notice is given to QBCC; or\n- (b) if a later day of effect is stated in the notice—on the later day.","sortOrder":314},{"sectionNumber":"sec.182","sectionType":"section","heading":"Obtaining replacement licence card","content":"### sec.182 Obtaining replacement licence card\n\nA building certifier who has been issued a building certifier’s licence in the form of a licence card may apply to QBCC in the approved form for a replacement of the card if the card has been damaged, destroyed, lost or stolen.\nIf QBCC is satisfied the licence card has been damaged, destroyed, lost or stolen, QBCC must issue a replacement licence card to the applicant.\ns 182 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2013 No. 38 s 14 sch 1\nsub 2025 No. 28 s 5\n(sec.182-ssec.1) A building certifier who has been issued a building certifier’s licence in the form of a licence card may apply to QBCC in the approved form for a replacement of the card if the card has been damaged, destroyed, lost or stolen.\n(sec.182-ssec.2) If QBCC is satisfied the licence card has been damaged, destroyed, lost or stolen, QBCC must issue a replacement licence card to the applicant.","sortOrder":315},{"sectionNumber":"sec.183","sectionType":"section","heading":"Obligation of building certifier to give notice of change in particular circumstances","content":"### sec.183 Obligation of building certifier to give notice of change in particular circumstances\n\nThis section applies if a building certifier—\nchanges address; or\nholds, in another State or New Zealand, a licence (however called) that is the same, or substantially the same, as a licence under this part and the licence is cancelled or suspended; or\nis, after the issuing of the building certifier’s licence under this part, convicted of a relevant offence.\nThe building certifier must give QBCC notice of the change, cancellation, suspension or conviction within 20 business days after it happened.\nMaximum penalty—\nif the offence relates to subsection (1) (a) —1 penalty unit; or\nif the offence relates to subsection (1) (b) or (c) —40 penalty units.\ns 183 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2013 No. 38 s 14 sch 1\n(sec.183-ssec.1) This section applies if a building certifier— changes address; or holds, in another State or New Zealand, a licence (however called) that is the same, or substantially the same, as a licence under this part and the licence is cancelled or suspended; or is, after the issuing of the building certifier’s licence under this part, convicted of a relevant offence.\n(sec.183-ssec.2) The building certifier must give QBCC notice of the change, cancellation, suspension or conviction within 20 business days after it happened. Maximum penalty— if the offence relates to subsection (1) (a) —1 penalty unit; or if the offence relates to subsection (1) (b) or (c) —40 penalty units.\n- (a) changes address; or\n- (b) holds, in another State or New Zealand, a licence (however called) that is the same, or substantially the same, as a licence under this part and the licence is cancelled or suspended; or\n- (c) is, after the issuing of the building certifier’s licence under this part, convicted of a relevant offence.\n- (a) if the offence relates to subsection (1) (a) —1 penalty unit; or\n- (b) if the offence relates to subsection (1) (b) or (c) —40 penalty units.","sortOrder":316},{"sectionNumber":"ch.6-pt.3-div.7","sectionType":"division","heading":"Miscellaneous provisions","content":"## Miscellaneous provisions","sortOrder":317},{"sectionNumber":"sec.184","sectionType":"section","heading":"Accreditation standards bodies","content":"### sec.184 Accreditation standards bodies\n\nAn accreditation standards body is an entity prescribed by regulation to be an accreditation standards body.\nAn entity may be prescribed under subsection (1) only if it has identifiable competence and expertise in issuing accreditation to building certifiers.\ns 184 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\nsub 2020 No. 24 s 52\n(sec.184-ssec.1) An accreditation standards body is an entity prescribed by regulation to be an accreditation standards body.\n(sec.184-ssec.2) An entity may be prescribed under subsection (1) only if it has identifiable competence and expertise in issuing accreditation to building certifiers.","sortOrder":318},{"sectionNumber":"sec.185","sectionType":"section","heading":"Function of accreditation standards body","content":"### sec.185 Function of accreditation standards body\n\nThe function of an accreditation standards body is to issue accreditation to individuals proposing to apply to be building certifiers.\nFor subsection (1) , an accreditation standards body must—\nfor each level of licensing as a building certifier, set educational and experiential standards approved by the chief executive; and\nif the standards are within the scope of the national accreditation framework for building certifiers—ensure the standards comply with the framework; and\nestablish a professional development scheme approved by the chief executive; and\nsubmit the body’s educational and experiential standards and professional development scheme to the chief executive for review at least once every 5 years from the day the standards or scheme was first approved by the chief executive; and\nif, on a review mentioned in paragraph (d) , the chief executive directs the body to make stated changes to the body’s educational and experiential standards or professional development scheme—make the stated changes; and\nif the body’s educational and experiential standards or professional development scheme are amended other than as mentioned in paragraph (e) or for a minor or technical change—submit the amended standards or scheme to the chief executive for approval.\nAn accreditation standards body must publish, on its website, a copy of its current educational and experiential standards and professional development scheme.\nIn this section—\nnational accreditation framework means the framework, as amended from time to time, approved by the entity known as the Australian Building Codes Board.\ns 185 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2008 No. 13 s 8 ; 2009 No. 51 s 27 ; 2020 No. 24 ss 53 , 153 s ch 1 pt 2\n(sec.185-ssec.1) The function of an accreditation standards body is to issue accreditation to individuals proposing to apply to be building certifiers.\n(sec.185-ssec.2) For subsection (1) , an accreditation standards body must— for each level of licensing as a building certifier, set educational and experiential standards approved by the chief executive; and if the standards are within the scope of the national accreditation framework for building certifiers—ensure the standards comply with the framework; and establish a professional development scheme approved by the chief executive; and submit the body’s educational and experiential standards and professional development scheme to the chief executive for review at least once every 5 years from the day the standards or scheme was first approved by the chief executive; and if, on a review mentioned in paragraph (d) , the chief executive directs the body to make stated changes to the body’s educational and experiential standards or professional development scheme—make the stated changes; and if the body’s educational and experiential standards or professional development scheme are amended other than as mentioned in paragraph (e) or for a minor or technical change—submit the amended standards or scheme to the chief executive for approval.\n(sec.185-ssec.3) An accreditation standards body must publish, on its website, a copy of its current educational and experiential standards and professional development scheme.\n(sec.185-ssec.4) In this section— national accreditation framework means the framework, as amended from time to time, approved by the entity known as the Australian Building Codes Board.\n- (a) for each level of licensing as a building certifier, set educational and experiential standards approved by the chief executive; and\n- (b) if the standards are within the scope of the national accreditation framework for building certifiers—ensure the standards comply with the framework; and\n- (c) establish a professional development scheme approved by the chief executive; and\n- (d) submit the body’s educational and experiential standards and professional development scheme to the chief executive for review at least once every 5 years from the day the standards or scheme was first approved by the chief executive; and\n- (e) if, on a review mentioned in paragraph (d) , the chief executive directs the body to make stated changes to the body’s educational and experiential standards or professional development scheme—make the stated changes; and\n- (f) if the body’s educational and experiential standards or professional development scheme are amended other than as mentioned in paragraph (e) or for a minor or technical change—submit the amended standards or scheme to the chief executive for approval.","sortOrder":319},{"sectionNumber":"sec.186","sectionType":"section","heading":"Criteria for deciding suitability of applicants and licensees","content":"### sec.186 Criteria for deciding suitability of applicants and licensees\n\nThis section applies if, under this part, QBCC is considering whether an applicant for, or for the renewal of, a licence or a licence holder is a suitable person to hold a licence.\nQBCC must consider each of the following—\nwhether the applicant or holder has been convicted of a relevant offence;\nwhether the applicant or holder has previously been refused a licence, or has had a licence suspended or cancelled, under this Act or another relevant Act;\nwhether the applicant or holder has, under another relevant Act, been disqualified from holding a licence under that Act;\ndealings in which the applicant or holder has been involved and the standard of honesty and integrity demonstrated in the dealings;\nany failure by the applicant or holder to carry out statutory obligations relating to building or private certifying functions, and the reasons for the failure;\nwhether the applicant or holder holds a current accreditation issued by an accreditation standards body;\nif the applicant or holder does not hold a current accreditation issued by an accreditation standards body—whether the applicant or holder has qualifications and experience prescribed under section 155 ;\nwhether the applicant or holder is a disqualified individual;\nall other relevant circumstances.\nA person is not a suitable person to hold a licence if the person is a disqualified individual.\ns 186 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2013 No. 38 s 14 sch 1 ; 2020 No. 24 s 54\n(sec.186-ssec.1) This section applies if, under this part, QBCC is considering whether an applicant for, or for the renewal of, a licence or a licence holder is a suitable person to hold a licence.\n(sec.186-ssec.2) QBCC must consider each of the following— whether the applicant or holder has been convicted of a relevant offence; whether the applicant or holder has previously been refused a licence, or has had a licence suspended or cancelled, under this Act or another relevant Act; whether the applicant or holder has, under another relevant Act, been disqualified from holding a licence under that Act; dealings in which the applicant or holder has been involved and the standard of honesty and integrity demonstrated in the dealings; any failure by the applicant or holder to carry out statutory obligations relating to building or private certifying functions, and the reasons for the failure; whether the applicant or holder holds a current accreditation issued by an accreditation standards body; if the applicant or holder does not hold a current accreditation issued by an accreditation standards body—whether the applicant or holder has qualifications and experience prescribed under section 155 ; whether the applicant or holder is a disqualified individual; all other relevant circumstances.\n(sec.186-ssec.3) A person is not a suitable person to hold a licence if the person is a disqualified individual.\n- (a) whether the applicant or holder has been convicted of a relevant offence;\n- (b) whether the applicant or holder has previously been refused a licence, or has had a licence suspended or cancelled, under this Act or another relevant Act;\n- (c) whether the applicant or holder has, under another relevant Act, been disqualified from holding a licence under that Act;\n- (d) dealings in which the applicant or holder has been involved and the standard of honesty and integrity demonstrated in the dealings;\n- (e) any failure by the applicant or holder to carry out statutory obligations relating to building or private certifying functions, and the reasons for the failure;\n- (f) whether the applicant or holder holds a current accreditation issued by an accreditation standards body;\n- (fa) if the applicant or holder does not hold a current accreditation issued by an accreditation standards body—whether the applicant or holder has qualifications and experience prescribed under section 155 ;\n- (fb) whether the applicant or holder is a disqualified individual;\n- (g) all other relevant circumstances.","sortOrder":320},{"sectionNumber":"sec.187","sectionType":"section","heading":"QBCC may seek information from applicants about suitability","content":"### sec.187 QBCC may seek information from applicants about suitability\n\nThis section applies to an application for, or to renew, a licence.\nQBCC may, by notice to the applicant, require the applicant to give it, within a stated reasonable period, documents or information QBCC reasonably considers is needed to establish that the applicant is a suitable person to hold a licence.\nThe applicant is taken to have withdrawn the application if, within the stated period, the applicant does not comply with the requirement.\ns 187 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2013 No. 38 s 14 sch 1\n(sec.187-ssec.1) This section applies to an application for, or to renew, a licence.\n(sec.187-ssec.2) QBCC may, by notice to the applicant, require the applicant to give it, within a stated reasonable period, documents or information QBCC reasonably considers is needed to establish that the applicant is a suitable person to hold a licence.\n(sec.187-ssec.3) The applicant is taken to have withdrawn the application if, within the stated period, the applicant does not comply with the requirement.","sortOrder":321},{"sectionNumber":"sec.188","sectionType":"section","heading":"Refund of particular licence fees accompanying applications","content":"### sec.188 Refund of particular licence fees accompanying applications\n\nIf an application for, or to renew, a licence is refused or withdrawn, QBCC must refund the applicant the licence fee that accompanied the application.\ns 188 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2013 No. 38 s 14 sch 1","sortOrder":322},{"sectionNumber":"sec.189","sectionType":"section","heading":"Reviews by tribunal of decisions under pt 3","content":"### sec.189 Reviews by tribunal of decisions under pt 3\n\nThis section applies if a person is given, or is entitled to be given, an information notice about a decision of QBCC under this part.\nThe person may apply, as provided under the QCAT Act , to the tribunal for a review of the decision.\ns 189 ins 2006 No. 36 s 5\namd 2009 No. 24 s 1273 (amd 2009 No. 48 s 104 ); 2013 No. 38 s 14 sch 1\n(sec.189-ssec.1) This section applies if a person is given, or is entitled to be given, an information notice about a decision of QBCC under this part.\n(sec.189-ssec.2) The person may apply, as provided under the QCAT Act , to the tribunal for a review of the decision.","sortOrder":323},{"sectionNumber":"ch.6-pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Complaints, investigations and disciplinary proceedings relating to building certifiers","content":"# Complaints, investigations and disciplinary proceedings relating to building certifiers","sortOrder":324},{"sectionNumber":"ch.6-pt.4-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Complaints","content":"## Complaints","sortOrder":325},{"sectionNumber":"sec.190","sectionType":"section","heading":"Making a complaint against a building certifier","content":"### sec.190 Making a complaint against a building certifier\n\nA person may make a complaint to QBCC about a building certifier if the person believes the building certifier has engaged in unsatisfactory conduct or professional misconduct.\nA complaint must—\nbe in writing; and\ncontain particulars of the allegations on which it is founded; and\nbe verified by statutory declaration.\nA complaint about conduct of a building certifier may only be made before the cut-off day, unless the certifier’s conduct has or may have caused significant financial loss or other serious harm.\nQBCC may require the complainant to give further particulars of the complaint.\nQBCC may dismiss any complaint without taking further action under this division if—\nQBCC has asked for further particulars under subsection (3) and the further particulars are not given or are not verified by statutory declaration; or\nQBCC is satisfied the complaint—\nis frivolous or vexatious; or\nlacks substance or credibility.\nQBCC must not disclose to another person unproved complaints against a building certifier.\nIn this section—\ncut-off day , for making a complaint about conduct of a building certifier, means—\nfor conduct relating to certification of building work the subject of a building development approval, 7 years after—\na certificate of occupancy or final inspection certificate is issued for the building work; or\nif the building development approval lapses before a certificate of occupancy or final inspection certificate is issued for the building work—the building development approval lapses; or\nfor conduct relating to building work for which a building development application has been made to which paragraph (a) does not apply, 1 year after—\na private certifier is engaged for the application; or\nif a private certifier is not engaged for the application—the application is received by the local government; or\notherwise—1 year after the complainant becomes aware of the conduct.\ns 190 ins 1998 No. 13 s 19\namd 2002 No. 77 s 177 ; 2013 No. 38 s 14 sch 1 ; 2020 No. 24 s 55\n(sec.190-ssec.1) A person may make a complaint to QBCC about a building certifier if the person believes the building certifier has engaged in unsatisfactory conduct or professional misconduct.\n(sec.190-ssec.2) A complaint must— be in writing; and contain particulars of the allegations on which it is founded; and be verified by statutory declaration.\n(sec.190-ssec.2A) A complaint about conduct of a building certifier may only be made before the cut-off day, unless the certifier’s conduct has or may have caused significant financial loss or other serious harm.\n(sec.190-ssec.3) QBCC may require the complainant to give further particulars of the complaint.\n(sec.190-ssec.4) QBCC may dismiss any complaint without taking further action under this division if— QBCC has asked for further particulars under subsection (3) and the further particulars are not given or are not verified by statutory declaration; or QBCC is satisfied the complaint— is frivolous or vexatious; or lacks substance or credibility.\n(sec.190-ssec.5) QBCC must not disclose to another person unproved complaints against a building certifier.\n(sec.190-ssec.6) In this section— cut-off day , for making a complaint about conduct of a building certifier, means— for conduct relating to certification of building work the subject of a building development approval, 7 years after— a certificate of occupancy or final inspection certificate is issued for the building work; or if the building development approval lapses before a certificate of occupancy or final inspection certificate is issued for the building work—the building development approval lapses; or for conduct relating to building work for which a building development application has been made to which paragraph (a) does not apply, 1 year after— a private certifier is engaged for the application; or if a private certifier is not engaged for the application—the application is received by the local government; or otherwise—1 year after the complainant becomes aware of the conduct.\n- (a) be in writing; and\n- (b) contain particulars of the allegations on which it is founded; and\n- (c) be verified by statutory declaration.\n- (a) QBCC has asked for further particulars under subsection (3) and the further particulars are not given or are not verified by statutory declaration; or\n- (b) QBCC is satisfied the complaint— (i) is frivolous or vexatious; or (ii) lacks substance or credibility.\n- (i) is frivolous or vexatious; or\n- (ii) lacks substance or credibility.\n- (i) is frivolous or vexatious; or\n- (ii) lacks substance or credibility.\n- (a) for conduct relating to certification of building work the subject of a building development approval, 7 years after— (i) a certificate of occupancy or final inspection certificate is issued for the building work; or (ii) if the building development approval lapses before a certificate of occupancy or final inspection certificate is issued for the building work—the building development approval lapses; or\n- (i) a certificate of occupancy or final inspection certificate is issued for the building work; or\n- (ii) if the building development approval lapses before a certificate of occupancy or final inspection certificate is issued for the building work—the building development approval lapses; or\n- (b) for conduct relating to building work for which a building development application has been made to which paragraph (a) does not apply, 1 year after— (i) a private certifier is engaged for the application; or (ii) if a private certifier is not engaged for the application—the application is received by the local government; or\n- (i) a private certifier is engaged for the application; or\n- (ii) if a private certifier is not engaged for the application—the application is received by the local government; or\n- (c) otherwise—1 year after the complainant becomes aware of the conduct.\n- (i) a certificate of occupancy or final inspection certificate is issued for the building work; or\n- (ii) if the building development approval lapses before a certificate of occupancy or final inspection certificate is issued for the building work—the building development approval lapses; or\n- (i) a private certifier is engaged for the application; or\n- (ii) if a private certifier is not engaged for the application—the application is received by the local government; or","sortOrder":326},{"sectionNumber":"sec.191","sectionType":"section","heading":"Building certifier must be advised of complaint","content":"### sec.191 Building certifier must be advised of complaint\n\nAfter receiving the complaint, QBCC must, by notice—\ninform the building certifier of the nature of the complaint; and\ninvite the building certifier to make, within the time stated in the notice, representations to QBCC about the complaint.\nThe time stated in the notice must be at least 5 business days after the notice is given.\nIf QBCC makes a decision about the complaint under section 204 , QBCC must have regard to the representations when making the decision.\ns 191 ins 1998 No. 13 s 19\namd 2002 No. 77 s 178 ; 2006 No. 36 s 40 ; 2013 No. 38 s 14 sch 1\n(sec.191-ssec.1) After receiving the complaint, QBCC must, by notice— inform the building certifier of the nature of the complaint; and invite the building certifier to make, within the time stated in the notice, representations to QBCC about the complaint.\n(sec.191-ssec.2) The time stated in the notice must be at least 5 business days after the notice is given.\n(sec.191-ssec.3) If QBCC makes a decision about the complaint under section 204 , QBCC must have regard to the representations when making the decision.\n- (a) inform the building certifier of the nature of the complaint; and\n- (b) invite the building certifier to make, within the time stated in the notice, representations to QBCC about the complaint.","sortOrder":327},{"sectionNumber":"sec.192","sectionType":"section","heading":"QBCC may recommend mediation to resolve complaint","content":"### sec.192 QBCC may recommend mediation to resolve complaint\n\nIf QBCC considers a complaint about a building certifier is capable of resolution by mediation, QBCC must give the complainant and the building certifier a notice stating—\nthat QBCC considers the complaint is capable of resolution by mediation; and\nattendance at, and participation in, mediation is voluntary; and\nthat either party may withdraw from the mediation at any time; and\nwhen the mediation ends; and\nthe effect of giving QBCC a certificate about the mediation.\nQBCC may recommend the complainant and the building certifier enter into a process of mediation to resolve the complaint as soon as practicable and before QBCC investigates the complaint.\ns 192 ins 2002 No. 77 s 179\namd 2006 No. 36 s 41 ; 2013 No. 38 s 14 sch 1\n(sec.192-ssec.1) If QBCC considers a complaint about a building certifier is capable of resolution by mediation, QBCC must give the complainant and the building certifier a notice stating— that QBCC considers the complaint is capable of resolution by mediation; and attendance at, and participation in, mediation is voluntary; and that either party may withdraw from the mediation at any time; and when the mediation ends; and the effect of giving QBCC a certificate about the mediation.\n(sec.192-ssec.2) QBCC may recommend the complainant and the building certifier enter into a process of mediation to resolve the complaint as soon as practicable and before QBCC investigates the complaint.\n- (a) that QBCC considers the complaint is capable of resolution by mediation; and\n- (b) attendance at, and participation in, mediation is voluntary; and\n- (c) that either party may withdraw from the mediation at any time; and\n- (d) when the mediation ends; and\n- (e) the effect of giving QBCC a certificate about the mediation.","sortOrder":328},{"sectionNumber":"sec.193","sectionType":"section","heading":"Mediation process","content":"### sec.193 Mediation process\n\nIf, at mediation, the parties agree to a resolution to the complaint, the agreement must be signed by, or for, each party and by the mediator (the mediation agreement ).\nMediation ends on the earlier of the following—\nif a party withdraws from mediation—the day the party withdraws;\nif the parties agree the mediation has ended—the day the parties agree mediation has ended;\nif there is a mediation agreement—the day the agreement is signed;\nunless QBCC extends the period and advises parties in writing of the extension—20 business days after notice is given under section 192 .\nAs soon as practicable after mediation has ended, the mediator must give QBCC a certificate about the mediation in the approved form.\nIf the parties sign an agreement, the complaint is taken to be withdrawn.\ns 193 ins 2002 No. 77 s 179\namd 2006 No. 36 s 42 ; 2013 No. 38 s 14 sch 1\n(sec.193-ssec.1) If, at mediation, the parties agree to a resolution to the complaint, the agreement must be signed by, or for, each party and by the mediator (the mediation agreement ).\n(sec.193-ssec.2) Mediation ends on the earlier of the following— if a party withdraws from mediation—the day the party withdraws; if the parties agree the mediation has ended—the day the parties agree mediation has ended; if there is a mediation agreement—the day the agreement is signed; unless QBCC extends the period and advises parties in writing of the extension—20 business days after notice is given under section 192 .\n(sec.193-ssec.3) As soon as practicable after mediation has ended, the mediator must give QBCC a certificate about the mediation in the approved form.\n(sec.193-ssec.4) If the parties sign an agreement, the complaint is taken to be withdrawn.\n- (a) if a party withdraws from mediation—the day the party withdraws;\n- (b) if the parties agree the mediation has ended—the day the parties agree mediation has ended;\n- (c) if there is a mediation agreement—the day the agreement is signed;\n- (d) unless QBCC extends the period and advises parties in writing of the extension—20 business days after notice is given under section 192 .","sortOrder":329},{"sectionNumber":"sec.194","sectionType":"section","heading":"Investigation of complaint","content":"### sec.194 Investigation of complaint\n\nThis section applies if—\nQBCC does not recommend the complainant and the building certifier enter into mediation; or\nQBCC recommends the complainant and the building certifier enter into mediation and the complaint is not resolved when the mediation ends.\nQBCC must conduct an investigation into the complaint as soon as practicable.\nQBCC may deal with 1 or more complaints about a building certifier in the same investigation.\nIf during an investigation QBCC is satisfied there is a matter about which another complaint could have been made against the building certifier, QBCC may deal with the matter in its investigation as if a complaint had been made about the matter.\ns 194 ins 1998 No. 13 s 19\nsub 2002 No. 77 s 180\namd 2013 No. 38 s 14 sch 1\n(sec.194-ssec.1) This section applies if— QBCC does not recommend the complainant and the building certifier enter into mediation; or QBCC recommends the complainant and the building certifier enter into mediation and the complaint is not resolved when the mediation ends.\n(sec.194-ssec.2) QBCC must conduct an investigation into the complaint as soon as practicable.\n(sec.194-ssec.3) QBCC may deal with 1 or more complaints about a building certifier in the same investigation.\n(sec.194-ssec.4) If during an investigation QBCC is satisfied there is a matter about which another complaint could have been made against the building certifier, QBCC may deal with the matter in its investigation as if a complaint had been made about the matter.\n- (a) QBCC does not recommend the complainant and the building certifier enter into mediation; or\n- (b) QBCC recommends the complainant and the building certifier enter into mediation and the complaint is not resolved when the mediation ends.","sortOrder":330},{"sectionNumber":"ch.6-pt.4-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Investigations","content":"## Investigations","sortOrder":331},{"sectionNumber":"sec.195","sectionType":"section","heading":"QBCC may require documents to be produced","content":"### sec.195 QBCC may require documents to be produced\n\nFor investigating a complaint or conducting an audit, QBCC may, by notice given to a building certifier, require the building certifier to produce a document to QBCC, or a person authorised by QBCC (an auditor ).\nThe notice may also state—\na time and place by which the document must be produced; or\nthat the document must be verified by statutory declaration.\nThe time for compliance stated in the notice must be a reasonable time.\nThe building certifier must comply with the notice, unless the building certifier has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty for subsection (4) —50 penalty units.\ns 195 ins 1998 No. 13 s 19\namd 2002 No. 77 s 182 ; 2006 No. 36 s 43 ; 2013 No. 38 s 14 sch 1\n(sec.195-ssec.1) For investigating a complaint or conducting an audit, QBCC may, by notice given to a building certifier, require the building certifier to produce a document to QBCC, or a person authorised by QBCC (an auditor ).\n(sec.195-ssec.2) The notice may also state— a time and place by which the document must be produced; or that the document must be verified by statutory declaration.\n(sec.195-ssec.3) The time for compliance stated in the notice must be a reasonable time.\n(sec.195-ssec.4) The building certifier must comply with the notice, unless the building certifier has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty for subsection (4) —50 penalty units.\n- (a) a time and place by which the document must be produced; or\n- (b) that the document must be verified by statutory declaration.","sortOrder":332},{"sectionNumber":"sec.196","sectionType":"section","heading":"Issue of identity card to auditor","content":"### sec.196 Issue of identity card to auditor\n\nQBCC must issue an identity card to each auditor.\nThe identity card must—\ncontain a recent photo of the auditor; and\ncontain a copy of the auditor’s signature; and\nidentify the person as an approved auditor under this Act; and\nstate an expiry date for the card.\nThis section does not prevent the issue of a single identity card to a person for this Act and other purposes.\ns 196 ins 2006 No. 36 s 44\namd 2013 No. 38 s 14 sch 1\n(sec.196-ssec.1) QBCC must issue an identity card to each auditor.\n(sec.196-ssec.2) The identity card must— contain a recent photo of the auditor; and contain a copy of the auditor’s signature; and identify the person as an approved auditor under this Act; and state an expiry date for the card.\n(sec.196-ssec.3) This section does not prevent the issue of a single identity card to a person for this Act and other purposes.\n- (a) contain a recent photo of the auditor; and\n- (b) contain a copy of the auditor’s signature; and\n- (c) identify the person as an approved auditor under this Act; and\n- (d) state an expiry date for the card.","sortOrder":333},{"sectionNumber":"sec.197","sectionType":"section","heading":"Production or display of identity card","content":"### sec.197 Production or display of identity card\n\nIn exercising a power under this Act in relation to another person, an auditor must—\nproduce his or her identity card for the person’s inspection before exercising the power; or\nhave the identity card displayed so it is clearly visible to the person when exercising the power.\nHowever, if it is not practicable to comply with subsection (1) , the auditor must produce the identity card for the person’s inspection at the first reasonable opportunity.\ns 197 ins 2006 No. 36 s 44\n(sec.197-ssec.1) In exercising a power under this Act in relation to another person, an auditor must— produce his or her identity card for the person’s inspection before exercising the power; or have the identity card displayed so it is clearly visible to the person when exercising the power.\n(sec.197-ssec.2) However, if it is not practicable to comply with subsection (1) , the auditor must produce the identity card for the person’s inspection at the first reasonable opportunity.\n- (a) produce his or her identity card for the person’s inspection before exercising the power; or\n- (b) have the identity card displayed so it is clearly visible to the person when exercising the power.","sortOrder":334},{"sectionNumber":"sec.198","sectionType":"section","heading":"Inspection of documents","content":"### sec.198 Inspection of documents\n\nAn auditor may inspect any document produced to QBCC and copy it or any part of it.\ns 198 ins 1998 No. 13 s 19\nsub 2002 No. 77 s 183\namd 2013 No. 38 s 14 sch 1","sortOrder":335},{"sectionNumber":"sec.199","sectionType":"section","heading":"Power to enter and inspect building site relating to complaint or audit","content":"### sec.199 Power to enter and inspect building site relating to complaint or audit\n\nFor investigating a complaint or conducting an audit, an auditor may enter and inspect a building site to which the complaint or audit relates.\nThe entry and inspection must be—\nmade with the consent of the person in control of the building site; or\nauthorised by warrant of a magistrate; or\ndone when building work is being carried out at the building site.\nHowever, an entry and inspection carried out only under subsection (2) (c) must not include a part of a building in which a person resides.\nFor the purpose of asking the person in control of the building site for consent to enter, the auditor may, without the person’s consent or a warrant enter the site to the extent that is reasonable to contact the person.\nAn auditor may apply to a magistrate for a warrant under this section for a particular building site.\nThe application must be sworn and state the grounds on which it is sought.\nIf the magistrate requires further information about the grounds on which the warrant is sought, the magistrate must not issue the warrant unless the auditor or some other person has given the information to the magistrate in the form (either orally or by affidavit) that the magistrate requires.\nThe magistrate may issue the warrant only if the magistrate is satisfied there is a proper reason for entering and inspecting the building site.\nThe warrant must state—\nthat the auditor may, with necessary and reasonable help and force, enter and inspect the building site; and\nthe hours of the day when entry may be made; and\nthe day (not more than 14 days after the issue of the warrant) on which the warrant ceases to have effect.\ns 199 ins 1998 No. 13 s 19\namd 2002 No. 77 s 184 ; 2006 No. 36 s 45\n(sec.199-ssec.1) For investigating a complaint or conducting an audit, an auditor may enter and inspect a building site to which the complaint or audit relates.\n(sec.199-ssec.2) The entry and inspection must be— made with the consent of the person in control of the building site; or authorised by warrant of a magistrate; or done when building work is being carried out at the building site.\n(sec.199-ssec.3) However, an entry and inspection carried out only under subsection (2) (c) must not include a part of a building in which a person resides.\n(sec.199-ssec.4) For the purpose of asking the person in control of the building site for consent to enter, the auditor may, without the person’s consent or a warrant enter the site to the extent that is reasonable to contact the person.\n(sec.199-ssec.5) An auditor may apply to a magistrate for a warrant under this section for a particular building site.\n(sec.199-ssec.6) The application must be sworn and state the grounds on which it is sought.\n(sec.199-ssec.7) If the magistrate requires further information about the grounds on which the warrant is sought, the magistrate must not issue the warrant unless the auditor or some other person has given the information to the magistrate in the form (either orally or by affidavit) that the magistrate requires.\n(sec.199-ssec.8) The magistrate may issue the warrant only if the magistrate is satisfied there is a proper reason for entering and inspecting the building site.\n(sec.199-ssec.9) The warrant must state— that the auditor may, with necessary and reasonable help and force, enter and inspect the building site; and the hours of the day when entry may be made; and the day (not more than 14 days after the issue of the warrant) on which the warrant ceases to have effect.\n- (a) made with the consent of the person in control of the building site; or\n- (b) authorised by warrant of a magistrate; or\n- (c) done when building work is being carried out at the building site.\n- (a) that the auditor may, with necessary and reasonable help and force, enter and inspect the building site; and\n- (b) the hours of the day when entry may be made; and\n- (c) the day (not more than 14 days after the issue of the warrant) on which the warrant ceases to have effect.","sortOrder":336},{"sectionNumber":"sec.200","sectionType":"section","heading":"Procedure before entry","content":"### sec.200 Procedure before entry\n\nThis section applies if an auditor is, under section 199 , intending to enter a building site, other than to the extent mentioned in section 199 (4) .\nBefore entering the building site, the auditor must do or make a reasonable attempt to do each of the following things—\nidentify himself or herself to a person present at the building site who is an occupier of the building site, in the way stated in section 197 ;\nif the entry is being made under a warrant—give the person a copy of the warrant;\ntell the person the auditor is, under section 199 , permitted to enter the building site;\ngive the person an opportunity to allow the auditor immediate entry to the building site without using force.\nHowever, the auditor need not comply with subsection (2) if the auditor believes on reasonable grounds that complying with the subsection may frustrate or otherwise prevent the investigation of the complaint or the conduct of the audit.\ns 200 ins 2006 No. 36 s 46\n(sec.200-ssec.1) This section applies if an auditor is, under section 199 , intending to enter a building site, other than to the extent mentioned in section 199 (4) .\n(sec.200-ssec.2) Before entering the building site, the auditor must do or make a reasonable attempt to do each of the following things— identify himself or herself to a person present at the building site who is an occupier of the building site, in the way stated in section 197 ; if the entry is being made under a warrant—give the person a copy of the warrant; tell the person the auditor is, under section 199 , permitted to enter the building site; give the person an opportunity to allow the auditor immediate entry to the building site without using force.\n(sec.200-ssec.3) However, the auditor need not comply with subsection (2) if the auditor believes on reasonable grounds that complying with the subsection may frustrate or otherwise prevent the investigation of the complaint or the conduct of the audit.\n- (a) identify himself or herself to a person present at the building site who is an occupier of the building site, in the way stated in section 197 ;\n- (b) if the entry is being made under a warrant—give the person a copy of the warrant;\n- (c) tell the person the auditor is, under section 199 , permitted to enter the building site;\n- (d) give the person an opportunity to allow the auditor immediate entry to the building site without using force.","sortOrder":337},{"sectionNumber":"sec.201","sectionType":"section","heading":"Cooperating with investigation or audit","content":"### sec.201 Cooperating with investigation or audit\n\nA building certifier who is being investigated or audited by QBCC must assist in and cooperate with the investigation or audit.\nA building certifier engages in professional misconduct if the building certifier, without reasonable excuse—\nfails to comply with subsection (1) or section 195 ; or\nmisleads or obstructs QBCC in the exercise of any function under this division.\ns 201 ins 1998 No. 13 s 19\namd 2002 No. 77 s 185 ; 2013 No. 38 s 14 sch 1\n(sec.201-ssec.1) A building certifier who is being investigated or audited by QBCC must assist in and cooperate with the investigation or audit.\n(sec.201-ssec.2) A building certifier engages in professional misconduct if the building certifier, without reasonable excuse— fails to comply with subsection (1) or section 195 ; or misleads or obstructs QBCC in the exercise of any function under this division.\n- (a) fails to comply with subsection (1) or section 195 ; or\n- (b) misleads or obstructs QBCC in the exercise of any function under this division.","sortOrder":338},{"sectionNumber":"sec.202","sectionType":"section","heading":"False or misleading statements","content":"### sec.202 False or misleading statements\n\nA person must not, in relation to an investigation or audit under this part, state anything to QBCC that the person knows is false or misleading in a material particular.\nMaximum penalty—165 penalty units.\nIn a proceeding for an offence against subsection (1) , it is enough to state that the statement made was, without specifying which, false or misleading.\ns 202 ins 2002 No. 77 s 186\namd 2013 No. 38 s 14 sch 1\n(sec.202-ssec.1) A person must not, in relation to an investigation or audit under this part, state anything to QBCC that the person knows is false or misleading in a material particular. Maximum penalty—165 penalty units.\n(sec.202-ssec.2) In a proceeding for an offence against subsection (1) , it is enough to state that the statement made was, without specifying which, false or misleading.","sortOrder":339},{"sectionNumber":"sec.203","sectionType":"section","heading":"False or misleading documents","content":"### sec.203 False or misleading documents\n\nA person must not, in relation to an investigation or audit under this part, give QBCC a document containing information the person knows is false or misleading in a material particular.\nMaximum penalty—165 penalty units.\nSubsection (1) does not apply to a person if the person, when giving the document—\ntells QBCC, to the best of the person’s ability, how it is false or misleading; and\nif the person has, or can reasonably obtain, the correct information—gives the correct information to QBCC.\nIn a proceeding for an offence against subsection (1) , it is enough to state that the document was, without specifying which, false or misleading.\ns 203 ins 2002 No. 77 s 186\namd 2013 No. 38 s 14 sch 1\n(sec.203-ssec.1) A person must not, in relation to an investigation or audit under this part, give QBCC a document containing information the person knows is false or misleading in a material particular. Maximum penalty—165 penalty units.\n(sec.203-ssec.2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a person if the person, when giving the document— tells QBCC, to the best of the person’s ability, how it is false or misleading; and if the person has, or can reasonably obtain, the correct information—gives the correct information to QBCC.\n(sec.203-ssec.3) In a proceeding for an offence against subsection (1) , it is enough to state that the document was, without specifying which, false or misleading.\n- (a) tells QBCC, to the best of the person’s ability, how it is false or misleading; and\n- (b) if the person has, or can reasonably obtain, the correct information—gives the correct information to QBCC.","sortOrder":340},{"sectionNumber":"sec.204","sectionType":"section","heading":"Decision after investigation or audit completed","content":"### sec.204 Decision after investigation or audit completed\n\nAfter investigating a complaint or conducting an audit, QBCC must decide whether or not the building certifier has engaged in unsatisfactory conduct or professional misconduct.\nQBCC must give the building certifier and the complainant (if any) an information notice about the decision taken under subsection (1) .\nFor reviews of the decision, see the QBCC Act , part 7 , division 3 .\nIf QBCC is aware that the building certifier is employed or has been appointed by someone else to perform building or private certifying functions, it must give the employer or appointor a copy of the notice.\nIf QBCC decides the building certifier has engaged in unsatisfactory conduct, QBCC must decide to do 1 or more of the following—\nreprimand the building certifier;\nimpose the conditions it considers appropriate on the building certifier’s licence;\ndirect the building certifier to complete to the satisfaction of QBCC the educational courses stated by QBCC;\ndirect the building certifier to report on his or her practice as a building certifier at the times, in the way and to the persons stated by QBCC;\nrequire the building certifier to take all necessary steps to ensure the certification of building work—\ncomplies with this Act; or\nfor other assessable development related to the building work—is not inconsistent with all other necessary development approvals that apply to the work; or\nfor accepted development that may affect the position, height or form of building work—is not inconsistent with the requirements for the self-assessable development;\ndirect the building certifier to take necessary enforcement action under this or another Act, including, for example, by requiring the building certifier to issue an enforcement notice to the builder of the building work or owner of the building;\nif QBCC is satisfied the building certifier is generally competent and diligent—advise the building certifier it does not intend to take any further action.\nQBCC must—\ngive an information notice about its decision under subsection (4) to the building certifier; and\nFor reviews of the decision, see the QBCC Act , part 7 , division 3 .\nif the decision is made after investigating a complaint—give the complainant a copy of the notice.\nIf QBCC decides the building certifier has engaged in professional misconduct, QBCC must apply to the tribunal to start a disciplinary proceeding against the building certifier.\nSubsection (4) does not prevent QBCC taking the matter the subject of the investigation into consideration at a later time as part of a pattern of conduct that may result in a disciplinary proceeding against the building certifier.\nSubsections (4) and (6) do not prevent QBCC from starting a proceeding to prosecute the building certifier for an offence against this Act.\nIn this section—\naccepted development means development categorised under a local planning instrument as accepted development for the Planning Act .\ns 204 ins 1998 No. 13 s 19\nsub 2002 No. 77 s 187 (amd 2003 No. 30 s 169 sch 1 ) (amd 2003 No. 64 s 137 )\namd 2005 No. 14 s 2 sch ; 2006 No. 36 s 47 ; 2009 No. 24 s 1274 ; 2009 No. 36 s 872 sch 2 ; 2013 No. 38 s 14 sch 1 ; 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1 ; 2016 No. 27 s 91\n(sec.204-ssec.1) After investigating a complaint or conducting an audit, QBCC must decide whether or not the building certifier has engaged in unsatisfactory conduct or professional misconduct.\n(sec.204-ssec.2) QBCC must give the building certifier and the complainant (if any) an information notice about the decision taken under subsection (1) . For reviews of the decision, see the QBCC Act , part 7 , division 3 .\n(sec.204-ssec.3) If QBCC is aware that the building certifier is employed or has been appointed by someone else to perform building or private certifying functions, it must give the employer or appointor a copy of the notice.\n(sec.204-ssec.4) If QBCC decides the building certifier has engaged in unsatisfactory conduct, QBCC must decide to do 1 or more of the following— reprimand the building certifier; impose the conditions it considers appropriate on the building certifier’s licence; direct the building certifier to complete to the satisfaction of QBCC the educational courses stated by QBCC; direct the building certifier to report on his or her practice as a building certifier at the times, in the way and to the persons stated by QBCC; require the building certifier to take all necessary steps to ensure the certification of building work— complies with this Act; or for other assessable development related to the building work—is not inconsistent with all other necessary development approvals that apply to the work; or for accepted development that may affect the position, height or form of building work—is not inconsistent with the requirements for the self-assessable development; direct the building certifier to take necessary enforcement action under this or another Act, including, for example, by requiring the building certifier to issue an enforcement notice to the builder of the building work or owner of the building; if QBCC is satisfied the building certifier is generally competent and diligent—advise the building certifier it does not intend to take any further action.\n(sec.204-ssec.5) QBCC must— give an information notice about its decision under subsection (4) to the building certifier; and For reviews of the decision, see the QBCC Act , part 7 , division 3 . if the decision is made after investigating a complaint—give the complainant a copy of the notice.\n(sec.204-ssec.6) If QBCC decides the building certifier has engaged in professional misconduct, QBCC must apply to the tribunal to start a disciplinary proceeding against the building certifier.\n(sec.204-ssec.7) Subsection (4) does not prevent QBCC taking the matter the subject of the investigation into consideration at a later time as part of a pattern of conduct that may result in a disciplinary proceeding against the building certifier.\n(sec.204-ssec.8) Subsections (4) and (6) do not prevent QBCC from starting a proceeding to prosecute the building certifier for an offence against this Act.\n(sec.204-ssec.9) In this section— accepted development means development categorised under a local planning instrument as accepted development for the Planning Act .\n- (a) reprimand the building certifier;\n- (b) impose the conditions it considers appropriate on the building certifier’s licence;\n- (c) direct the building certifier to complete to the satisfaction of QBCC the educational courses stated by QBCC;\n- (d) direct the building certifier to report on his or her practice as a building certifier at the times, in the way and to the persons stated by QBCC;\n- (e) require the building certifier to take all necessary steps to ensure the certification of building work— (i) complies with this Act; or (ii) for other assessable development related to the building work—is not inconsistent with all other necessary development approvals that apply to the work; or (iii) for accepted development that may affect the position, height or form of building work—is not inconsistent with the requirements for the self-assessable development;\n- (i) complies with this Act; or\n- (ii) for other assessable development related to the building work—is not inconsistent with all other necessary development approvals that apply to the work; or\n- (iii) for accepted development that may affect the position, height or form of building work—is not inconsistent with the requirements for the self-assessable development;\n- (f) direct the building certifier to take necessary enforcement action under this or another Act, including, for example, by requiring the building certifier to issue an enforcement notice to the builder of the building work or owner of the building;\n- (g) if QBCC is satisfied the building certifier is generally competent and diligent—advise the building certifier it does not intend to take any further action.\n- (i) complies with this Act; or\n- (ii) for other assessable development related to the building work—is not inconsistent with all other necessary development approvals that apply to the work; or\n- (iii) for accepted development that may affect the position, height or form of building work—is not inconsistent with the requirements for the self-assessable development;\n- (a) give an information notice about its decision under subsection (4) to the building certifier; and Note— For reviews of the decision, see the QBCC Act , part 7 , division 3 .\n- (b) if the decision is made after investigating a complaint—give the complainant a copy of the notice.","sortOrder":341},{"sectionNumber":"sec.205","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.205\n\ns 205 ins 1998 No. 13 s 19\nsub 2002 No. 77 s 187 (amd 2003 No. 30 s 169 sch 1 )\namd 2004 No. 53 s 2 sch ; 2005 No. 14 s 2 sch ; 2009 No. 24 s 1275 ; 2013 No. 38 s 14 sch 1\nom 2014 No. 56 s 27","sortOrder":342},{"sectionNumber":"ch.6-pt.4-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Show cause notice for disciplinary proceedings","content":"## Show cause notice for disciplinary proceedings","sortOrder":343},{"sectionNumber":"sec.206","sectionType":"section","heading":"Show cause notice","content":"### sec.206 Show cause notice\n\nIf a local government reasonably believes proper grounds exist for applying to the tribunal to start a disciplinary proceeding against a building certifier, the local government must before making the application give the building certifier a notice (a show cause notice ).\nThe show cause notice must—\nstate the grounds for making the application; and\noutline the facts and circumstances forming the basis for the grounds; and\ninvite the building certifier to show within a stated period (the show cause period ) why the application should not be made.\nThe show cause period must be a period ending not less than 20 business days after the show cause notice is given to the building certifier.\ns 206 ins 2002 No. 77 s 188 (amd 2003 No. 30 s 169 sch 1 )\namd 2005 No. 14 s 2 sch ; 2009 No. 24 s 1276\n(sec.206-ssec.1) If a local government reasonably believes proper grounds exist for applying to the tribunal to start a disciplinary proceeding against a building certifier, the local government must before making the application give the building certifier a notice (a show cause notice ).\n(sec.206-ssec.2) The show cause notice must— state the grounds for making the application; and outline the facts and circumstances forming the basis for the grounds; and invite the building certifier to show within a stated period (the show cause period ) why the application should not be made.\n(sec.206-ssec.3) The show cause period must be a period ending not less than 20 business days after the show cause notice is given to the building certifier.\n- (a) state the grounds for making the application; and\n- (b) outline the facts and circumstances forming the basis for the grounds; and\n- (c) invite the building certifier to show within a stated period (the show cause period ) why the application should not be made.","sortOrder":344},{"sectionNumber":"sec.207","sectionType":"section","heading":"Representations and decision","content":"### sec.207 Representations and decision\n\nThe building certifier may make written representations about the show cause notice to the local government in the show cause period.\nAfter considering the representations for the show cause notice, the local government must decide to—\ntake no further action; or\napply to the tribunal to start a disciplinary proceeding against the building certifier.\nThe local government must give the building certifier notice of its decision and the reasons for the decision.\ns 207 ins 2002 No. 77 s 188 (amd 2003 No. 30 s 169 sch 1 )\namd 2005 No. 14 s 2 sch ; 2006 No. 36 s 48 ; 2009 No. 24 s 1277\n(sec.207-ssec.1) The building certifier may make written representations about the show cause notice to the local government in the show cause period.\n(sec.207-ssec.2) After considering the representations for the show cause notice, the local government must decide to— take no further action; or apply to the tribunal to start a disciplinary proceeding against the building certifier.\n(sec.207-ssec.3) The local government must give the building certifier notice of its decision and the reasons for the decision.\n- (a) take no further action; or\n- (b) apply to the tribunal to start a disciplinary proceeding against the building certifier.","sortOrder":345},{"sectionNumber":"ch.6-pt.4-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Disciplinary proceedings","content":"## Disciplinary proceedings","sortOrder":346},{"sectionNumber":"sec.208","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tribunal may conduct disciplinary proceeding","content":"### sec.208 Tribunal may conduct disciplinary proceeding\n\nThe tribunal may, on application by QBCC or the local government, conduct a disciplinary proceeding to decide whether proper grounds for taking disciplinary action against a building certifier are established.\nFor subsection (1) , proper grounds exist for taking disciplinary action if the building certifier has behaved in a way that constitutes professional misconduct.\nAn application under subsection (1) must be made as provided under the QCAT Act .\ns 208 ins 1998 No. 13 s 19\namd 1998 No. 31 s 64\nsub 2002 No. 77 s 188 (amd 2003 No. 30 s 169 sch 1 )\namd 2005 No. 14 s 2 sch ; 2009 No. 24 s 1278 ; 2013 No. 38 s 14 sch 1\n(sec.208-ssec.1) The tribunal may, on application by QBCC or the local government, conduct a disciplinary proceeding to decide whether proper grounds for taking disciplinary action against a building certifier are established.\n(sec.208-ssec.2) For subsection (1) , proper grounds exist for taking disciplinary action if the building certifier has behaved in a way that constitutes professional misconduct.\n(sec.208-ssec.3) An application under subsection (1) must be made as provided under the QCAT Act .","sortOrder":347},{"sectionNumber":"sec.209","sectionType":"section","heading":"Constitution of tribunal for disciplinary proceeding","content":"### sec.209 Constitution of tribunal for disciplinary proceeding\n\nFor a proceeding under section 208 , if the president of the tribunal under the QCAT Act considers it appropriate, the president may choose the following persons to constitute the tribunal—\n1 legally qualified member under the QCAT Act ;\n1 senior member or ordinary member who has special knowledge of the building certification industry and the administration of this Act;\n1 other senior member or ordinary member.\nIn this section—\nordinary member means an ordinary member under the QCAT Act .\nsenior member means a senior member under the QCAT Act .\ns 209 ins 1998 No. 13 s 19\nsub 2002 No. 77 s 188 (amd 2003 No. 30 s 169 sch 1 ); 2009 No. 24 s 1279\n(sec.209-ssec.1) For a proceeding under section 208 , if the president of the tribunal under the QCAT Act considers it appropriate, the president may choose the following persons to constitute the tribunal— 1 legally qualified member under the QCAT Act ; 1 senior member or ordinary member who has special knowledge of the building certification industry and the administration of this Act; 1 other senior member or ordinary member.\n(sec.209-ssec.2) In this section— ordinary member means an ordinary member under the QCAT Act . senior member means a senior member under the QCAT Act .\n- (a) 1 legally qualified member under the QCAT Act ;\n- (b) 1 senior member or ordinary member who has special knowledge of the building certification industry and the administration of this Act;\n- (c) 1 other senior member or ordinary member.","sortOrder":348},{"sectionNumber":"sec.210","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notification of disciplinary proceeding","content":"### sec.210 Notification of disciplinary proceeding\n\nIf QBCC makes the application, QBCC must notify the local government of the application.\nIf the local government makes the application, it must notify QBCC of the application.\nThe applicant must file a copy of the notification in the tribunal.\ns 210 ins 1998 No. 13 s 19\nsub 2002 No. 77 s 188 (amd 2003 No. 30 s 169 sch 1 )\namd 2005 No. 14 s 2 sch ; 2009 No. 24 s 1280 ; 2013 No. 38 s 14 sch 1\n(sec.210-ssec.1) If QBCC makes the application, QBCC must notify the local government of the application.\n(sec.210-ssec.2) If the local government makes the application, it must notify QBCC of the application.\n(sec.210-ssec.3) The applicant must file a copy of the notification in the tribunal.","sortOrder":349},{"sectionNumber":"sec.211","sectionType":"section","heading":"Orders relating to current building certifier","content":"### sec.211 Orders relating to current building certifier\n\nIf the tribunal decides that proper grounds exist for taking disciplinary action against a building certifier who is licensed at the time of the decision, the tribunal may make 1 or more of the orders mentioned in subsections (2) to (7) .\nThe tribunal may make an order—\nreprimanding the building certifier; or\nimposing conditions it considers appropriate on the building certifier’s licence; or\ndirecting the building certifier to complete the educational courses stated in the order; or\ndirecting the building certifier to report on his or her practice as a building certifier at the times, in the way and to the persons stated in the order; or\nsuspending the building certifier’s licence for the term the tribunal considers appropriate; or\ncancelling the building certifier’s licence; or\ndisqualifying, indefinitely or for a stated period, the building certifier from obtaining a licence as a building certifier from QBCC.\nThe tribunal may make an order requiring the building certifier—\nto ensure the certification of building work complies with, for example—\nthis or another Act; or\nany relevant development approval; or\na local planning instrument; or\nto direct necessary enforcement action be taken under this or another Act, for example, by requiring the building certifier to issue an enforcement notice to the builder of the building works or owner of the building.\nThe tribunal may, in relation to building work that is defective or incomplete as a result of the professional misconduct, make an order that the building certifier—\nat the building certifier’s cost, have the work rectified or completed by a person who is appropriately licensed; or\npay the complainant or another person an amount sufficient to rectify or complete the work.\nThe tribunal may make an order imposing a penalty on the building certifier of not more than—\nfor a first finding of professional misconduct—an amount equivalent to 80 penalty units; or\nfor a second finding of professional misconduct—an amount equivalent to 120 penalty units; or\nfor a subsequent finding of professional misconduct—an amount equivalent to 160 penalty units.\nIf a corporation or local government employed the building certifier to perform building certification work and the corporation or local government did not take all reasonable steps to ensure the building certifier did not engage in professional misconduct, the tribunal may—\nmake an order under subsection (3) or (4) as if the corporation or local government were the building certifier; or\nmake an order imposing a penalty on the corporation of not more than—\nfor a first time that the corporation did not take all reasonable steps—an amount equivalent to 80 penalty units; or\nfor a second time that the corporation did not take all reasonable steps—an amount equivalent to 120 penalty units; or\nfor a subsequent time that the corporation did not take all reasonable steps—an amount equivalent to 160 penalty units.\nThe tribunal may make any other order it considers appropriate.\nIf the tribunal makes an order under subsection (5) or (6) (b) , the tribunal must order that the amount be paid to the person bringing the disciplinary proceedings.\nThe tribunal may make an order under subsection (6) or, if the order affects the corporation or local government, under subsection (7) , only if the corporation or local government has been joined as a party to the proceeding.\ns 211 ins 1998 No. 13 s 19\nsub 2002 No. 77 s 188 (amd 2003 No. 30 s 169 sch 1 )\namd 2005 No. 14 s 2 sch ; 2009 No. 24 s 1281 ; 2013 No. 38 s 14 sch 1\n(sec.211-ssec.1) If the tribunal decides that proper grounds exist for taking disciplinary action against a building certifier who is licensed at the time of the decision, the tribunal may make 1 or more of the orders mentioned in subsections (2) to (7) .\n(sec.211-ssec.2) The tribunal may make an order— reprimanding the building certifier; or imposing conditions it considers appropriate on the building certifier’s licence; or directing the building certifier to complete the educational courses stated in the order; or directing the building certifier to report on his or her practice as a building certifier at the times, in the way and to the persons stated in the order; or suspending the building certifier’s licence for the term the tribunal considers appropriate; or cancelling the building certifier’s licence; or disqualifying, indefinitely or for a stated period, the building certifier from obtaining a licence as a building certifier from QBCC.\n(sec.211-ssec.3) The tribunal may make an order requiring the building certifier— to ensure the certification of building work complies with, for example— this or another Act; or any relevant development approval; or a local planning instrument; or to direct necessary enforcement action be taken under this or another Act, for example, by requiring the building certifier to issue an enforcement notice to the builder of the building works or owner of the building.\n(sec.211-ssec.4) The tribunal may, in relation to building work that is defective or incomplete as a result of the professional misconduct, make an order that the building certifier— at the building certifier’s cost, have the work rectified or completed by a person who is appropriately licensed; or pay the complainant or another person an amount sufficient to rectify or complete the work.\n(sec.211-ssec.5) The tribunal may make an order imposing a penalty on the building certifier of not more than— for a first finding of professional misconduct—an amount equivalent to 80 penalty units; or for a second finding of professional misconduct—an amount equivalent to 120 penalty units; or for a subsequent finding of professional misconduct—an amount equivalent to 160 penalty units.\n(sec.211-ssec.6) If a corporation or local government employed the building certifier to perform building certification work and the corporation or local government did not take all reasonable steps to ensure the building certifier did not engage in professional misconduct, the tribunal may— make an order under subsection (3) or (4) as if the corporation or local government were the building certifier; or make an order imposing a penalty on the corporation of not more than— for a first time that the corporation did not take all reasonable steps—an amount equivalent to 80 penalty units; or for a second time that the corporation did not take all reasonable steps—an amount equivalent to 120 penalty units; or for a subsequent time that the corporation did not take all reasonable steps—an amount equivalent to 160 penalty units.\n(sec.211-ssec.7) The tribunal may make any other order it considers appropriate.\n(sec.211-ssec.8) If the tribunal makes an order under subsection (5) or (6) (b) , the tribunal must order that the amount be paid to the person bringing the disciplinary proceedings.\n(sec.211-ssec.9) The tribunal may make an order under subsection (6) or, if the order affects the corporation or local government, under subsection (7) , only if the corporation or local government has been joined as a party to the proceeding.\n- (a) reprimanding the building certifier; or\n- (b) imposing conditions it considers appropriate on the building certifier’s licence; or\n- (c) directing the building certifier to complete the educational courses stated in the order; or\n- (d) directing the building certifier to report on his or her practice as a building certifier at the times, in the way and to the persons stated in the order; or\n- (e) suspending the building certifier’s licence for the term the tribunal considers appropriate; or\n- (f) cancelling the building certifier’s licence; or\n- (g) disqualifying, indefinitely or for a stated period, the building certifier from obtaining a licence as a building certifier from QBCC.\n- (a) to ensure the certification of building work complies with, for example— (i) this or another Act; or (ii) any relevant development approval; or (iii) a local planning instrument; or\n- (i) this or another Act; or\n- (ii) any relevant development approval; or\n- (iii) a local planning instrument; or\n- (b) to direct necessary enforcement action be taken under this or another Act, for example, by requiring the building certifier to issue an enforcement notice to the builder of the building works or owner of the building.\n- (i) this or another Act; or\n- (ii) any relevant development approval; or\n- (iii) a local planning instrument; or\n- (a) at the building certifier’s cost, have the work rectified or completed by a person who is appropriately licensed; or\n- (b) pay the complainant or another person an amount sufficient to rectify or complete the work.\n- (a) for a first finding of professional misconduct—an amount equivalent to 80 penalty units; or\n- (b) for a second finding of professional misconduct—an amount equivalent to 120 penalty units; or\n- (c) for a subsequent finding of professional misconduct—an amount equivalent to 160 penalty units.\n- (a) make an order under subsection (3) or (4) as if the corporation or local government were the building certifier; or\n- (b) make an order imposing a penalty on the corporation of not more than— (i) for a first time that the corporation did not take all reasonable steps—an amount equivalent to 80 penalty units; or (ii) for a second time that the corporation did not take all reasonable steps—an amount equivalent to 120 penalty units; or (iii) for a subsequent time that the corporation did not take all reasonable steps—an amount equivalent to 160 penalty units.\n- (i) for a first time that the corporation did not take all reasonable steps—an amount equivalent to 80 penalty units; or\n- (ii) for a second time that the corporation did not take all reasonable steps—an amount equivalent to 120 penalty units; or\n- (iii) for a subsequent time that the corporation did not take all reasonable steps—an amount equivalent to 160 penalty units.\n- (i) for a first time that the corporation did not take all reasonable steps—an amount equivalent to 80 penalty units; or\n- (ii) for a second time that the corporation did not take all reasonable steps—an amount equivalent to 120 penalty units; or\n- (iii) for a subsequent time that the corporation did not take all reasonable steps—an amount equivalent to 160 penalty units.","sortOrder":350},{"sectionNumber":"sec.212","sectionType":"section","heading":"Orders relating to former building certifier","content":"### sec.212 Orders relating to former building certifier\n\nThis section applies if the tribunal decides that proper grounds exist for taking disciplinary action against a former building certifier.\nThe tribunal may make 1 or more of the orders mentioned in subsections (3) to (8) .\nThe tribunal may make an order requiring the former building certifier to—\nhave another person who is appropriately licensed take all necessary steps to ensure the certification of building work complies with—\nthis or another Act; or\nany relevant development approval; or\na local planning instrument; or\npay the complainant or another person an amount sufficient to complete the certification work.\nThe tribunal may, in relation to building work carried out that is defective or incomplete as a result of the professional misconduct, make an order that the former building certifier—\nat the building certifier’s cost, have the work rectified or completed by a person who is appropriately licensed; or\npay the complainant or another person an amount sufficient to rectify or complete the work.\nThe tribunal may make an order imposing a penalty on the former building certifier of not more than—\nfor a first finding of professional misconduct—an amount equivalent to 80 penalty units; or\nfor a second finding of professional misconduct—an amount equivalent to 120 penalty units; or\nfor a subsequent finding of professional misconduct—an amount equivalent to 160 penalty units.\nIf a corporation or local government employed the former building certifier to perform building certification work and the corporation or local government did not take all reasonable steps to ensure the former building certifier did not engage in professional misconduct, the tribunal may—\nmake an order under subsection (3) or (4) as if the corporation or local government were the building certifier; or\nmake an order imposing a penalty on the corporation of not more than—\nfor a first time that the corporation did not take all reasonable steps—an amount equivalent to 80 penalty units; or\nfor a second time that the corporation did not take all reasonable steps—an amount equivalent to 120 penalty units; or\nfor a subsequent time that the corporation did not take all reasonable steps—an amount equivalent to 160 penalty units.\nThe tribunal may make an order that the former building certifier must—\nnot be licensed or re-licensed by QBCC for the period stated in the order; or\nnever be licensed or re-licensed by QBCC.\nThe tribunal may make any other order it considers appropriate.\nIf the tribunal makes an order under subsection (5) or (6) (b) , the tribunal must order the amount be paid to the person bringing the disciplinary proceedings.\nThe tribunal may make an order under subsection (6) or, if the order affects the corporation or local government, under subsection (8) , only if the corporation or local government has been joined as a party to the proceeding.\ns 212 ins 2002 No. 77 s 188 (amd 2003 No. 30 s 169 sch 1 )\namd 2005 No. 14 s 2 sch ; 2009 No. 24 s 1282 ; 2013 No. 38 s 14 sch 1\n(sec.212-ssec.1) This section applies if the tribunal decides that proper grounds exist for taking disciplinary action against a former building certifier.\n(sec.212-ssec.2) The tribunal may make 1 or more of the orders mentioned in subsections (3) to (8) .\n(sec.212-ssec.3) The tribunal may make an order requiring the former building certifier to— have another person who is appropriately licensed take all necessary steps to ensure the certification of building work complies with— this or another Act; or any relevant development approval; or a local planning instrument; or pay the complainant or another person an amount sufficient to complete the certification work.\n(sec.212-ssec.4) The tribunal may, in relation to building work carried out that is defective or incomplete as a result of the professional misconduct, make an order that the former building certifier— at the building certifier’s cost, have the work rectified or completed by a person who is appropriately licensed; or pay the complainant or another person an amount sufficient to rectify or complete the work.\n(sec.212-ssec.5) The tribunal may make an order imposing a penalty on the former building certifier of not more than— for a first finding of professional misconduct—an amount equivalent to 80 penalty units; or for a second finding of professional misconduct—an amount equivalent to 120 penalty units; or for a subsequent finding of professional misconduct—an amount equivalent to 160 penalty units.\n(sec.212-ssec.6) If a corporation or local government employed the former building certifier to perform building certification work and the corporation or local government did not take all reasonable steps to ensure the former building certifier did not engage in professional misconduct, the tribunal may— make an order under subsection (3) or (4) as if the corporation or local government were the building certifier; or make an order imposing a penalty on the corporation of not more than— for a first time that the corporation did not take all reasonable steps—an amount equivalent to 80 penalty units; or for a second time that the corporation did not take all reasonable steps—an amount equivalent to 120 penalty units; or for a subsequent time that the corporation did not take all reasonable steps—an amount equivalent to 160 penalty units.\n(sec.212-ssec.7) The tribunal may make an order that the former building certifier must— not be licensed or re-licensed by QBCC for the period stated in the order; or never be licensed or re-licensed by QBCC.\n(sec.212-ssec.8) The tribunal may make any other order it considers appropriate.\n(sec.212-ssec.9) If the tribunal makes an order under subsection (5) or (6) (b) , the tribunal must order the amount be paid to the person bringing the disciplinary proceedings.\n(sec.212-ssec.10) The tribunal may make an order under subsection (6) or, if the order affects the corporation or local government, under subsection (8) , only if the corporation or local government has been joined as a party to the proceeding.\n- (a) have another person who is appropriately licensed take all necessary steps to ensure the certification of building work complies with— (i) this or another Act; or (ii) any relevant development approval; or (iii) a local planning instrument; or\n- (i) this or another Act; or\n- (ii) any relevant development approval; or\n- (iii) a local planning instrument; or\n- (b) pay the complainant or another person an amount sufficient to complete the certification work.\n- (i) this or another Act; or\n- (ii) any relevant development approval; or\n- (iii) a local planning instrument; or\n- (a) at the building certifier’s cost, have the work rectified or completed by a person who is appropriately licensed; or\n- (b) pay the complainant or another person an amount sufficient to rectify or complete the work.\n- (a) for a first finding of professional misconduct—an amount equivalent to 80 penalty units; or\n- (b) for a second finding of professional misconduct—an amount equivalent to 120 penalty units; or\n- (c) for a subsequent finding of professional misconduct—an amount equivalent to 160 penalty units.\n- (a) make an order under subsection (3) or (4) as if the corporation or local government were the building certifier; or\n- (b) make an order imposing a penalty on the corporation of not more than— (i) for a first time that the corporation did not take all reasonable steps—an amount equivalent to 80 penalty units; or (ii) for a second time that the corporation did not take all reasonable steps—an amount equivalent to 120 penalty units; or (iii) for a subsequent time that the corporation did not take all reasonable steps—an amount equivalent to 160 penalty units.\n- (i) for a first time that the corporation did not take all reasonable steps—an amount equivalent to 80 penalty units; or\n- (ii) for a second time that the corporation did not take all reasonable steps—an amount equivalent to 120 penalty units; or\n- (iii) for a subsequent time that the corporation did not take all reasonable steps—an amount equivalent to 160 penalty units.\n- (i) for a first time that the corporation did not take all reasonable steps—an amount equivalent to 80 penalty units; or\n- (ii) for a second time that the corporation did not take all reasonable steps—an amount equivalent to 120 penalty units; or\n- (iii) for a subsequent time that the corporation did not take all reasonable steps—an amount equivalent to 160 penalty units.\n- (a) not be licensed or re-licensed by QBCC for the period stated in the order; or\n- (b) never be licensed or re-licensed by QBCC.","sortOrder":351},{"sectionNumber":"sec.213","sectionType":"section","heading":"Consequences of failure to comply with tribunal’s orders and directions","content":"### sec.213 Consequences of failure to comply with tribunal’s orders and directions\n\nThe tribunal may, in a disciplinary proceeding against a building certifier, order that the building certifier’s licence be suspended or cancelled if the building certifier fails to comply with an order or direction of the tribunal within the time allowed by the tribunal.\ns 213 ins 2002 No. 77 s 188 (amd 2003 No. 30 s 169 sch 1 )\namd 2005 No. 14 s 2 sch ; 2009 No. 24 s 1283","sortOrder":352},{"sectionNumber":"sec.214","sectionType":"section","heading":"Recording details of orders","content":"### sec.214 Recording details of orders\n\nAn order may state—\nthe period in which the details of the order are to be included in the register for the person; and\nthe details of the order, if any, that the tribunal decides are not to be included in the register.\ns 214 ins 2002 No. 77 s 188 (amd 2003 No. 30 s 169 sch 1 )\namd 2005 No. 14 s 2 sch ; 2009 No. 24 s 1284\n- (a) the period in which the details of the order are to be included in the register for the person; and\n- (b) the details of the order, if any, that the tribunal decides are not to be included in the register.","sortOrder":353},{"sectionNumber":"ch.6-pt.5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Disqualified individuals","content":"# Disqualified individuals","sortOrder":354},{"sectionNumber":"ch.6-pt.5-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Preliminary","content":"## Preliminary","sortOrder":355},{"sectionNumber":"sec.214A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for part","content":"### sec.214A Definitions for part\n\nIn this part—\naccumulate —\nIf a demerit point is allocated to a person, the person is taken to have accumulated the demerit point at the time it took effect under section 214F .\nconviction , of a person for a demerit offence, includes the following in relation to the offence—\na court finding the person guilty or accepting the person’s plea of guilty, whether or not a conviction is recorded;\nthe person paying a fine under an infringement notice, in full;\nthe person paying the first instalment of a fine under an infringement notice;\nthe registration by the registrar of a default certificate for an infringement notice given to the person.\ndefault certificate see the State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999 , schedule 2 .\ndemerit offence means an offence against a provision of this Act prescribed by regulation.\ndemerit point means a demerit point allocated by QBCC under this part for a conviction for a demerit offence.\ndisqualification notice see section 214K (2) .\ndisqualified individual see section 214B .\ninfringement notice see the State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999 , schedule 2 .\nregistrar see the State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999 , schedule 2 .\ns 214A ins 2020 No. 24 s 56\n- (a) a court finding the person guilty or accepting the person’s plea of guilty, whether or not a conviction is recorded;\n- (b) the person paying a fine under an infringement notice, in full;\n- (c) the person paying the first instalment of a fine under an infringement notice;\n- (d) the registration by the registrar of a default certificate for an infringement notice given to the person.","sortOrder":356},{"sectionNumber":"sec.214B","sectionType":"section","heading":"Disqualified individual","content":"### sec.214B Disqualified individual\n\nA person is a disqualified individual if—\nthe person has been given a disqualification notice; and\nthe person’s period of disqualification under section 214L has not ended.\ns 214B ins 2020 No. 24 s 56\n- (a) the person has been given a disqualification notice; and\n- (b) the person’s period of disqualification under section 214L has not ended.","sortOrder":357},{"sectionNumber":"sec.214C","sectionType":"section","heading":"When period of 3 years starts","content":"### sec.214C When period of 3 years starts\n\nThis section applies to QBCC in deciding whether a person has accumulated 30 demerit points within a period of 3 years.\nIf the person has previously been given 1 or more disqualification notices, the period mentioned in subsection (1) must start at a time after the most recent disqualification notice was given to the person.\ns 214C ins 2020 No. 24 s 56\n(sec.214C-ssec.1) This section applies to QBCC in deciding whether a person has accumulated 30 demerit points within a period of 3 years.\n(sec.214C-ssec.2) If the person has previously been given 1 or more disqualification notices, the period mentioned in subsection (1) must start at a time after the most recent disqualification notice was given to the person.","sortOrder":358},{"sectionNumber":"sec.214D","sectionType":"section","heading":"Operation of part","content":"### sec.214D Operation of part\n\nThis part has effect despite anything in part 3 .\ns 214D ins 2020 No. 24 s 56","sortOrder":359},{"sectionNumber":"ch.6-pt.5-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Calculation of demerit points","content":"## Calculation of demerit points","sortOrder":360},{"sectionNumber":"sec.214E","sectionType":"section","heading":"Demerit points for demerit offences","content":"### sec.214E Demerit points for demerit offences\n\nThis section applies in relation to a person who has a conviction for a demerit offence.\nQBCC must allocate to the person the number of demerit points prescribed by regulation for the offence.\nA regulation may prescribe up to 10 demerit points for a particular offence.\nThis section is subject to section 214G .\ns 214E ins 2020 No. 24 s 56\n(sec.214E-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to a person who has a conviction for a demerit offence.\n(sec.214E-ssec.2) QBCC must allocate to the person the number of demerit points prescribed by regulation for the offence.\n(sec.214E-ssec.3) A regulation may prescribe up to 10 demerit points for a particular offence.\n(sec.214E-ssec.4) This section is subject to section 214G .","sortOrder":361},{"sectionNumber":"sec.214F","sectionType":"section","heading":"When demerit points are allocated and take effect","content":"### sec.214F When demerit points are allocated and take effect\n\nQBCC must allocate demerit points to a person for a conviction for a demerit offence as soon as practicable after the points take effect.\nDemerit points for a conviction for a demerit offence take effect—\nif a court finds the person guilty—on the day after the last day on which the person may appeal the finding; or\nif a court accepts the person’s plea of guilty—on the day the plea is accepted; or\nif the person pays the fine under an infringement notice in full—on the day the fine is paid; or\nif the person applies to the administering authority to pay the fine under an infringement notice by instalments—on the day the administering authority receives the first instalment; or\nif the administering authority gives a default certificate to SPER for registration—on the day the default certificate is registered.\nHowever, if a conviction for a demerit offence is appealed, demerit points for the conviction must not be allocated until the appeal is finally dealt with or withdrawn.\nAlso, if a conviction for a demerit offence is appealed and after the appeal there is no conviction, demerit points stop having effect.\nIn this section—\nadministering authority see the State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999 , schedule 2 .\nSPER see the State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999 , schedule 2 .\ns 214F ins 2020 No. 24 s 56\n(sec.214F-ssec.1) QBCC must allocate demerit points to a person for a conviction for a demerit offence as soon as practicable after the points take effect.\n(sec.214F-ssec.2) Demerit points for a conviction for a demerit offence take effect— if a court finds the person guilty—on the day after the last day on which the person may appeal the finding; or if a court accepts the person’s plea of guilty—on the day the plea is accepted; or if the person pays the fine under an infringement notice in full—on the day the fine is paid; or if the person applies to the administering authority to pay the fine under an infringement notice by instalments—on the day the administering authority receives the first instalment; or if the administering authority gives a default certificate to SPER for registration—on the day the default certificate is registered.\n(sec.214F-ssec.3) However, if a conviction for a demerit offence is appealed, demerit points for the conviction must not be allocated until the appeal is finally dealt with or withdrawn.\n(sec.214F-ssec.4) Also, if a conviction for a demerit offence is appealed and after the appeal there is no conviction, demerit points stop having effect.\n(sec.214F-ssec.5) In this section— administering authority see the State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999 , schedule 2 . SPER see the State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999 , schedule 2 .\n- (a) if a court finds the person guilty—on the day after the last day on which the person may appeal the finding; or\n- (b) if a court accepts the person’s plea of guilty—on the day the plea is accepted; or\n- (c) if the person pays the fine under an infringement notice in full—on the day the fine is paid; or\n- (d) if the person applies to the administering authority to pay the fine under an infringement notice by instalments—on the day the administering authority receives the first instalment; or\n- (e) if the administering authority gives a default certificate to SPER for registration—on the day the default certificate is registered.","sortOrder":362},{"sectionNumber":"sec.214G","sectionType":"section","heading":"Limit on demerit points from single investigation or audit","content":"### sec.214G Limit on demerit points from single investigation or audit\n\nThis section applies if a person is convicted of 2 or more demerit offences discovered by QBCC as a result of an investigation or audit under part 4 .\nThe maximum demerit points that may be allocated to the person for the convictions for the demerit offences is 20.\nNothing in this section prevents more demerit points being allocated to the person for convictions for demerit offences discovered by QBCC as a result of a later investigation or audit under part 4 .\nHowever, more demerit points must not be allocated if—\nan earlier investigation or audit and a later investigation or audit relate to the same complaint or information received by QBCC from the same source; or\nfor demerit offences discovered by QBCC as a result of a later investigation or audit—\nthe offences were committed before an earlier investigation or audit but were not discovered as a result of the earlier investigation or audit; and\nother demerit offences were discovered by QBCC as a result of the earlier investigation or audit; and\nthe other demerit offences resulted in the allocation of demerit points.\ns 214G ins 2020 No. 24 s 56\n(sec.214G-ssec.1) This section applies if a person is convicted of 2 or more demerit offences discovered by QBCC as a result of an investigation or audit under part 4 .\n(sec.214G-ssec.2) The maximum demerit points that may be allocated to the person for the convictions for the demerit offences is 20.\n(sec.214G-ssec.3) Nothing in this section prevents more demerit points being allocated to the person for convictions for demerit offences discovered by QBCC as a result of a later investigation or audit under part 4 .\n(sec.214G-ssec.4) However, more demerit points must not be allocated if— an earlier investigation or audit and a later investigation or audit relate to the same complaint or information received by QBCC from the same source; or for demerit offences discovered by QBCC as a result of a later investigation or audit— the offences were committed before an earlier investigation or audit but were not discovered as a result of the earlier investigation or audit; and other demerit offences were discovered by QBCC as a result of the earlier investigation or audit; and the other demerit offences resulted in the allocation of demerit points.\n- (a) an earlier investigation or audit and a later investigation or audit relate to the same complaint or information received by QBCC from the same source; or\n- (b) for demerit offences discovered by QBCC as a result of a later investigation or audit— (i) the offences were committed before an earlier investigation or audit but were not discovered as a result of the earlier investigation or audit; and (ii) other demerit offences were discovered by QBCC as a result of the earlier investigation or audit; and (iii) the other demerit offences resulted in the allocation of demerit points.\n- (i) the offences were committed before an earlier investigation or audit but were not discovered as a result of the earlier investigation or audit; and\n- (ii) other demerit offences were discovered by QBCC as a result of the earlier investigation or audit; and\n- (iii) the other demerit offences resulted in the allocation of demerit points.\n- (i) the offences were committed before an earlier investigation or audit but were not discovered as a result of the earlier investigation or audit; and\n- (ii) other demerit offences were discovered by QBCC as a result of the earlier investigation or audit; and\n- (iii) the other demerit offences resulted in the allocation of demerit points.","sortOrder":363},{"sectionNumber":"sec.214H","sectionType":"section","heading":"QBCC must notify person about demerit points","content":"### sec.214H QBCC must notify person about demerit points\n\nThis section applies if QBCC allocates demerit points to a person.\nQBCC must, as soon as practicable after the demerit points are allocated, give the person notice of—\nthe number of demerit points allocated; and\nthe demerit offences for which the points were allocated; and\nthe date the points took effect.\ns 214H ins 2020 No. 24 s 56\n(sec.214H-ssec.1) This section applies if QBCC allocates demerit points to a person.\n(sec.214H-ssec.2) QBCC must, as soon as practicable after the demerit points are allocated, give the person notice of— the number of demerit points allocated; and the demerit offences for which the points were allocated; and the date the points took effect.\n- (a) the number of demerit points allocated; and\n- (b) the demerit offences for which the points were allocated; and\n- (c) the date the points took effect.","sortOrder":364},{"sectionNumber":"ch.6-pt.5-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Disqualification","content":"## Disqualification","sortOrder":365},{"sectionNumber":"sec.214I","sectionType":"section","heading":"Procedure if QBCC considers person has accumulated 30 demerit points","content":"### sec.214I Procedure if QBCC considers person has accumulated 30 demerit points\n\nThis section applies if QBCC considers that a person has accumulated 30 demerit points in a period of 3 years.\nQBCC must give the person a notice stating—\ndetails of the demerit offences for which the demerit points have accumulated and the dates the points took effect; and\nthe effect of the person becoming a disqualified individual for accumulating 30 demerit points in a period of 3 years; and\nan invitation to the person to make written submissions, within a stated period, to satisfy QBCC that the person has not accumulated 30 demerit points in a period of 3 years.\nThe stated period must be at least 28 business days after the notice is given to the person.\nQBCC must consider any submissions made by the person within the stated period.\ns 214I ins 2020 No. 24 s 56\n(sec.214I-ssec.1) This section applies if QBCC considers that a person has accumulated 30 demerit points in a period of 3 years.\n(sec.214I-ssec.2) QBCC must give the person a notice stating— details of the demerit offences for which the demerit points have accumulated and the dates the points took effect; and the effect of the person becoming a disqualified individual for accumulating 30 demerit points in a period of 3 years; and an invitation to the person to make written submissions, within a stated period, to satisfy QBCC that the person has not accumulated 30 demerit points in a period of 3 years.\n(sec.214I-ssec.3) The stated period must be at least 28 business days after the notice is given to the person.\n(sec.214I-ssec.4) QBCC must consider any submissions made by the person within the stated period.\n- (a) details of the demerit offences for which the demerit points have accumulated and the dates the points took effect; and\n- (b) the effect of the person becoming a disqualified individual for accumulating 30 demerit points in a period of 3 years; and\n- (c) an invitation to the person to make written submissions, within a stated period, to satisfy QBCC that the person has not accumulated 30 demerit points in a period of 3 years.","sortOrder":366},{"sectionNumber":"sec.214J","sectionType":"section","heading":"Ending procedure without further action","content":"### sec.214J Ending procedure without further action\n\nThis section applies if, after considering submissions made by the person, QBCC is satisfied the person has not accumulated 30 demerit points in a period of 3 years.\nQBCC must, as soon as practicable, advise the person in writing that no further action under this part will be taken in relation to the notice given under section 214I (2) .\ns 214J ins 2020 No. 24 s 56\n(sec.214J-ssec.1) This section applies if, after considering submissions made by the person, QBCC is satisfied the person has not accumulated 30 demerit points in a period of 3 years.\n(sec.214J-ssec.2) QBCC must, as soon as practicable, advise the person in writing that no further action under this part will be taken in relation to the notice given under section 214I (2) .","sortOrder":367},{"sectionNumber":"sec.214K","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notice of disqualification","content":"### sec.214K Notice of disqualification\n\nThis section applies if—\nafter considering submissions made by the person, QBCC still considers the person has accumulated 30 demerit points in a period of 3 years; or\nthe person did not make any submissions.\nQBCC must, by notice (a disqualification notice ) given to the person—\ninform the person that—\nQBCC considers the person has accumulated 30 demerit points in a period of 3 years; and\nthe person is a disqualified individual for the period applying under section 214L  and stated in the notice; and\nif the person holds a building certifier’s licence—cancel the person’s licence.\nThe disqualification notice must be an information notice.\nTo remove any doubt, it is declared that part 3 , division 5 does not apply to a cancellation under subsection (2) .\ns 214K ins 2020 No. 24 s 56\n(sec.214K-ssec.1) This section applies if— after considering submissions made by the person, QBCC still considers the person has accumulated 30 demerit points in a period of 3 years; or the person did not make any submissions.\n(sec.214K-ssec.2) QBCC must, by notice (a disqualification notice ) given to the person— inform the person that— QBCC considers the person has accumulated 30 demerit points in a period of 3 years; and the person is a disqualified individual for the period applying under section 214L  and stated in the notice; and if the person holds a building certifier’s licence—cancel the person’s licence.\n(sec.214K-ssec.3) The disqualification notice must be an information notice.\n(sec.214K-ssec.4) To remove any doubt, it is declared that part 3 , division 5 does not apply to a cancellation under subsection (2) .\n- (a) after considering submissions made by the person, QBCC still considers the person has accumulated 30 demerit points in a period of 3 years; or\n- (b) the person did not make any submissions.\n- (a) inform the person that— (i) QBCC considers the person has accumulated 30 demerit points in a period of 3 years; and (ii) the person is a disqualified individual for the period applying under section 214L  and stated in the notice; and\n- (i) QBCC considers the person has accumulated 30 demerit points in a period of 3 years; and\n- (ii) the person is a disqualified individual for the period applying under section 214L  and stated in the notice; and\n- (b) if the person holds a building certifier’s licence—cancel the person’s licence.\n- (i) QBCC considers the person has accumulated 30 demerit points in a period of 3 years; and\n- (ii) the person is a disqualified individual for the period applying under section 214L  and stated in the notice; and","sortOrder":368},{"sectionNumber":"sec.214L","sectionType":"section","heading":"Period of disqualification","content":"### sec.214L Period of disqualification\n\nThis section applies to a person who is given a disqualification notice.\nThe person is a disqualified individual for the period decided by QBCC (the period of disqualification ) that is not longer than—\nif, within the last 10 years, a previous disqualification notice was given to the person—3 years; or\notherwise—1 year.\nFor subsection (2) (a) , a previous notice must not be counted if—\nthe previous notice was given more than 10 years before the notice mentioned in subsection (1) ; or\nQBCC’s decision under the previous notice was reversed or annulled on review by an internal review or the tribunal under the QBCC Act, part 7 , division 3 .\ns 214L ins 2020 No. 24 s 56\n(sec.214L-ssec.1) This section applies to a person who is given a disqualification notice.\n(sec.214L-ssec.2) The person is a disqualified individual for the period decided by QBCC (the period of disqualification ) that is not longer than— if, within the last 10 years, a previous disqualification notice was given to the person—3 years; or otherwise—1 year.\n(sec.214L-ssec.3) For subsection (2) (a) , a previous notice must not be counted if— the previous notice was given more than 10 years before the notice mentioned in subsection (1) ; or QBCC’s decision under the previous notice was reversed or annulled on review by an internal review or the tribunal under the QBCC Act, part 7 , division 3 .\n- (a) if, within the last 10 years, a previous disqualification notice was given to the person—3 years; or\n- (b) otherwise—1 year.\n- (a) the previous notice was given more than 10 years before the notice mentioned in subsection (1) ; or\n- (b) QBCC’s decision under the previous notice was reversed or annulled on review by an internal review or the tribunal under the QBCC Act, part 7 , division 3 .","sortOrder":369},{"sectionNumber":"ch.7-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Interpretation","content":"# Interpretation","sortOrder":370},{"sectionNumber":"sec.215","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for ch 7","content":"### sec.215 Definitions for ch 7\n\nIn this chapter—\nbudget accommodation building see section 216 .\nBCA ...\ns 215 def BCA om 2006 No. 36 s 8 (3)\ndevelopment application ...\ns 215 def development application om 2002 No. 77 s 164\ndevelopment approval ...\ns 215 def development approval om 2002 No. 77 s 164\nfire safety standard see section 217 (1) .\nfire safety system , for a building, means the building’s features, and procedures established for the building, providing for all or any of the following—\nwarning the building’s occupants about a fire emergency;\nsafe evacuation of the building’s occupants;\nextinguishing or restricting the spread of fire in the building.\nIPA ...\ns 215 def IPA om 2006 No. 36 s 8 (3)\ns 215 ins 2002 No. 7 s 4\namd 2006 No. 36 s 8\n- (a) warning the building’s occupants about a fire emergency;\n- (b) safe evacuation of the building’s occupants;\n- (c) extinguishing or restricting the spread of fire in the building.","sortOrder":371},{"sectionNumber":"sec.216","sectionType":"section","heading":"Meaning of budget accommodation building","content":"### sec.216 Meaning of budget accommodation building\n\nA budget accommodation building is a building—\nwhose occupants have shared access to a bathroom or sanitary facilities, other than a laundry; and\nthat provides accommodation of a following type for 6 or more persons—\nboarding house, backpacker or other hostel, guesthouse, share-house or similar type accommodation;\nbed and breakfast, farmstay or hotel accommodation;\naccommodation for persons who have an intellectual or physical disability and require full-time or part-time care.\nA building is not prevented from being a budget accommodation building under subsection (1) because of—\nthe fact that none, or only some, of the 6 or more persons mentioned in subsection (1) (b) are provided with food or meals at the building; or\nthe legal basis, or the absence of any established legal basis, on which the accommodation is provided for the persons; or\nthe fact that all or some of the persons are provided the accommodation free of charge; or\nthe fact that all or some of the persons have a right to occupy parts of the building other than parts used to provide the accommodation.\nDespite subsections (1) and (2) , each of the following is not a budget accommodation building—\na building used as a class 1a building or class 2 building;\na hotel that does not provide accommodation to paying guests;\na motel building in which individual beds can not be let;\na building—\nin which an employer provides, under, or as an incident of, an employer–employee relationship, accommodation to persons other than backpackers or fruit pickers; and\nin which no-one is accommodated other than—\na person provided accommodation as mentioned in subparagraph (i) ; or\nthe employer; or\nthe employer’s spouse or other relatives;\na building that is, or forms part of—\na corrective services facility under the Corrective Services Act 2006 ; or\na detention centre under the Youth Justice Act 1992 ;\na facility in which residential care under the Aged Care Act 1997 (Cwlth) is provided by an approved provider under that Act;\na building—\nthat is, or is located within or is part of, an educational institution; or\nin which an educational institution provides accommodation only for its students;\na class 9a building, other than a building the primary use of which is to provide accommodation (rather than medical supervision) to persons with an intellectual or physical disability;\na building used as a women’s refuge or shelter that is not used for any other type of accommodation;\na building in which the only accommodation provided is to lifesavers;\na building in which the only accommodation provided is recreational accommodation for camps for school groups, girl guides, scouts or similar groups.\nFor subsection (1) (b) , evidence that the building has beds available for use by persons is evidence that it provides accommodation to persons, whether or not the persons are present at the building.\nIn this section—\nbathroom or sanitary facilities , for a building, means—\nbathroom or sanitary facilities located in the building; or\nbathroom or sanitary facilities located elsewhere that are used in relation to the occupation of the building.\nan outhouse used by occupants of the building\nclass 1a building means a building that, under the 2004 edition of the BCA, is classified as a class 1a building.\nclass 2 building means a building that, under the 2004 edition of the BCA, is classified as a class 2 building.\nclass 9a building means a building that, under the 2004 edition of the BCA, is classified as a class 9a building.\neducational institution means any of the following—\na State educational institution under the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 ;\nan accredited school under the Education (Accreditation of Non-State Schools) Act 2017 ;\nTAFE Queensland under the TAFE Queensland Act 2013 ;\na university.\nfarmstay , for accommodation, means accommodation at a farm for paying guests of the farm.\ns 216 ins 2002 No. 7 s 4\nsub 2005 No. 23 s 3\namd 2006 No. 29 s 518 sch 3 ; 2006 No. 39 s 512 (1) sch 1 ; 2006 No. 49 s 54 ; 2007 No. 53 s 30 sch ; 2008 No. 13 s 9 ; 2009 No. 34 s 45 (1) sch pt 1 amdt 4; 2010 No. 21 s 3 sch ; 2013 No. 27 s 70 s ch 1 pt 2 ; 2014 No. 25 s 223 s ch 1 pt 2 ; 2017 No. 24 s 202 ; 2020 No. 24 s 153 s ch 1 pt 2\n(sec.216-ssec.1) A budget accommodation building is a building— whose occupants have shared access to a bathroom or sanitary facilities, other than a laundry; and that provides accommodation of a following type for 6 or more persons— boarding house, backpacker or other hostel, guesthouse, share-house or similar type accommodation; bed and breakfast, farmstay or hotel accommodation; accommodation for persons who have an intellectual or physical disability and require full-time or part-time care.\n(sec.216-ssec.2) A building is not prevented from being a budget accommodation building under subsection (1) because of— the fact that none, or only some, of the 6 or more persons mentioned in subsection (1) (b) are provided with food or meals at the building; or the legal basis, or the absence of any established legal basis, on which the accommodation is provided for the persons; or the fact that all or some of the persons are provided the accommodation free of charge; or the fact that all or some of the persons have a right to occupy parts of the building other than parts used to provide the accommodation.\n(sec.216-ssec.3) Despite subsections (1) and (2) , each of the following is not a budget accommodation building— a building used as a class 1a building or class 2 building; a hotel that does not provide accommodation to paying guests; a motel building in which individual beds can not be let; a building— in which an employer provides, under, or as an incident of, an employer–employee relationship, accommodation to persons other than backpackers or fruit pickers; and in which no-one is accommodated other than— a person provided accommodation as mentioned in subparagraph (i) ; or the employer; or the employer’s spouse or other relatives; a building that is, or forms part of— a corrective services facility under the Corrective Services Act 2006 ; or a detention centre under the Youth Justice Act 1992 ; a facility in which residential care under the Aged Care Act 1997 (Cwlth) is provided by an approved provider under that Act; a building— that is, or is located within or is part of, an educational institution; or in which an educational institution provides accommodation only for its students; a class 9a building, other than a building the primary use of which is to provide accommodation (rather than medical supervision) to persons with an intellectual or physical disability; a building used as a women’s refuge or shelter that is not used for any other type of accommodation; a building in which the only accommodation provided is to lifesavers; a building in which the only accommodation provided is recreational accommodation for camps for school groups, girl guides, scouts or similar groups.\n(sec.216-ssec.4) For subsection (1) (b) , evidence that the building has beds available for use by persons is evidence that it provides accommodation to persons, whether or not the persons are present at the building.\n(sec.216-ssec.5) In this section— bathroom or sanitary facilities , for a building, means— bathroom or sanitary facilities located in the building; or bathroom or sanitary facilities located elsewhere that are used in relation to the occupation of the building. an outhouse used by occupants of the building class 1a building means a building that, under the 2004 edition of the BCA, is classified as a class 1a building. class 2 building means a building that, under the 2004 edition of the BCA, is classified as a class 2 building. class 9a building means a building that, under the 2004 edition of the BCA, is classified as a class 9a building. educational institution means any of the following— a State educational institution under the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 ; an accredited school under the Education (Accreditation of Non-State Schools) Act 2017 ; TAFE Queensland under the TAFE Queensland Act 2013 ; a university. farmstay , for accommodation, means accommodation at a farm for paying guests of the farm.\n- (a) whose occupants have shared access to a bathroom or sanitary facilities, other than a laundry; and\n- (b) that provides accommodation of a following type for 6 or more persons— (i) boarding house, backpacker or other hostel, guesthouse, share-house or similar type accommodation; (ii) bed and breakfast, farmstay or hotel accommodation; (iii) accommodation for persons who have an intellectual or physical disability and require full-time or part-time care.\n- (i) boarding house, backpacker or other hostel, guesthouse, share-house or similar type accommodation;\n- (ii) bed and breakfast, farmstay or hotel accommodation;\n- (iii) accommodation for persons who have an intellectual or physical disability and require full-time or part-time care.\n- (i) boarding house, backpacker or other hostel, guesthouse, share-house or similar type accommodation;\n- (ii) bed and breakfast, farmstay or hotel accommodation;\n- (iii) accommodation for persons who have an intellectual or physical disability and require full-time or part-time care.\n- (a) the fact that none, or only some, of the 6 or more persons mentioned in subsection (1) (b) are provided with food or meals at the building; or\n- (b) the legal basis, or the absence of any established legal basis, on which the accommodation is provided for the persons; or\n- (c) the fact that all or some of the persons are provided the accommodation free of charge; or\n- (d) the fact that all or some of the persons have a right to occupy parts of the building other than parts used to provide the accommodation.\n- (a) a building used as a class 1a building or class 2 building;\n- (b) a hotel that does not provide accommodation to paying guests;\n- (c) a motel building in which individual beds can not be let;\n- (d) a building— (i) in which an employer provides, under, or as an incident of, an employer–employee relationship, accommodation to persons other than backpackers or fruit pickers; and (ii) in which no-one is accommodated other than— (A) a person provided accommodation as mentioned in subparagraph (i) ; or (B) the employer; or (C) the employer’s spouse or other relatives;\n- (i) in which an employer provides, under, or as an incident of, an employer–employee relationship, accommodation to persons other than backpackers or fruit pickers; and\n- (ii) in which no-one is accommodated other than— (A) a person provided accommodation as mentioned in subparagraph (i) ; or (B) the employer; or (C) the employer’s spouse or other relatives;\n- (A) a person provided accommodation as mentioned in subparagraph (i) ; or\n- (B) the employer; or\n- (C) the employer’s spouse or other relatives;\n- (e) a building that is, or forms part of— (i) a corrective services facility under the Corrective Services Act 2006 ; or (ii) a detention centre under the Youth Justice Act 1992 ;\n- (i) a corrective services facility under the Corrective Services Act 2006 ; or\n- (ii) a detention centre under the Youth Justice Act 1992 ;\n- (f) a facility in which residential care under the Aged Care Act 1997 (Cwlth) is provided by an approved provider under that Act;\n- (g) a building— (i) that is, or is located within or is part of, an educational institution; or (ii) in which an educational institution provides accommodation only for its students;\n- (i) that is, or is located within or is part of, an educational institution; or\n- (ii) in which an educational institution provides accommodation only for its students;\n- (h) a class 9a building, other than a building the primary use of which is to provide accommodation (rather than medical supervision) to persons with an intellectual or physical disability;\n- (i) a building used as a women’s refuge or shelter that is not used for any other type of accommodation;\n- (j) a building in which the only accommodation provided is to lifesavers;\n- (k) a building in which the only accommodation provided is recreational accommodation for camps for school groups, girl guides, scouts or similar groups.\n- (i) in which an employer provides, under, or as an incident of, an employer–employee relationship, accommodation to persons other than backpackers or fruit pickers; and\n- (ii) in which no-one is accommodated other than— (A) a person provided accommodation as mentioned in subparagraph (i) ; or (B) the employer; or (C) the employer’s spouse or other relatives;\n- (A) a person provided accommodation as mentioned in subparagraph (i) ; or\n- (B) the employer; or\n- (C) the employer’s spouse or other relatives;\n- (A) a person provided accommodation as mentioned in subparagraph (i) ; or\n- (B) the employer; or\n- (C) the employer’s spouse or other relatives;\n- (i) a corrective services facility under the Corrective Services Act 2006 ; or\n- (ii) a detention centre under the Youth Justice Act 1992 ;\n- (i) that is, or is located within or is part of, an educational institution; or\n- (ii) in which an educational institution provides accommodation only for its students;\n- (a) bathroom or sanitary facilities located in the building; or\n- (b) bathroom or sanitary facilities located elsewhere that are used in relation to the occupation of the building. Example for paragraph (b) — an outhouse used by occupants of the building\n- (a) a State educational institution under the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 ;\n- (b) an accredited school under the Education (Accreditation of Non-State Schools) Act 2017 ;\n- (c) TAFE Queensland under the TAFE Queensland Act 2013 ;\n- (d) a university.","sortOrder":372},{"sectionNumber":"ch.7-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Fire safety standard","content":"# Fire safety standard","sortOrder":373},{"sectionNumber":"sec.217","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fire safety standard","content":"### sec.217 Fire safety standard\n\nThe fire safety standard is—\nQDC, part MP 2.1; and\nany other standard prescribed under a regulation for ensuring that all the occupants of a budget accommodation building may be safely evacuated in the event of a fire in the building.\nWithout limiting subsection (1) , a prescribed standard may provide for all or any of the following for the building—\nthe allowable number of occupants;\nthe provision and maintenance of fire safety systems;\ntraining programs for occupants and persons employed in the building about—\nfire management and prevention; or\nemergency evacuation.\ns 217 ins 2002 No. 7 s 4\namd 2006 No. 36 s 10 ; 2008 No. 13 s 10\n(sec.217-ssec.1) The fire safety standard is— QDC, part MP 2.1; and any other standard prescribed under a regulation for ensuring that all the occupants of a budget accommodation building may be safely evacuated in the event of a fire in the building.\n(sec.217-ssec.2) Without limiting subsection (1) , a prescribed standard may provide for all or any of the following for the building— the allowable number of occupants; the provision and maintenance of fire safety systems; training programs for occupants and persons employed in the building about— fire management and prevention; or emergency evacuation.\n- (a) QDC, part MP 2.1; and\n- (b) any other standard prescribed under a regulation for ensuring that all the occupants of a budget accommodation building may be safely evacuated in the event of a fire in the building.\n- (a) the allowable number of occupants;\n- (b) the provision and maintenance of fire safety systems;\n- (c) training programs for occupants and persons employed in the building about— (i) fire management and prevention; or (ii) emergency evacuation.\n- (i) fire management and prevention; or\n- (ii) emergency evacuation.\n- (i) fire management and prevention; or\n- (ii) emergency evacuation.","sortOrder":374},{"sectionNumber":"sec.218","sectionType":"section","heading":"Guidelines for fire safety standard","content":"### sec.218 Guidelines for fire safety standard\n\nThe chief executive may issue guidelines about ways of complying with the fire safety standard.\nBefore issuing the guidelines, the chief executive must consult with any entity the chief executive considers appropriate.\ns 218 ins 2002 No. 7 s 4\n(sec.218-ssec.1) The chief executive may issue guidelines about ways of complying with the fire safety standard.\n(sec.218-ssec.2) Before issuing the guidelines, the chief executive must consult with any entity the chief executive considers appropriate.","sortOrder":375},{"sectionNumber":"ch.7-pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Budget accommodation buildings built, approved or applied for, before 1 January 1992","content":"# Budget accommodation buildings built, approved or applied for, before 1 January 1992","sortOrder":376},{"sectionNumber":"sec.219","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of pt 3","content":"### sec.219 Application of pt 3\n\nThis part applies to a budget accommodation building only if—\nconstruction of the building started before 1 January 1992; or\nconstruction of the building was—\napproved, under this Act, before 1 January 1992; and\nstarted on or after 1 January 1992; or\nan application for approval to construct the building—\nwas made, under this Act, before 1 January 1992; and\nthe approval was given on or after 1 January 1992.\ns 219 ins 2002 No. 7 s 4\namd 2006 No. 36 s 13\n- (a) construction of the building started before 1 January 1992; or\n- (b) construction of the building was— (i) approved, under this Act, before 1 January 1992; and (ii) started on or after 1 January 1992; or\n- (i) approved, under this Act, before 1 January 1992; and\n- (ii) started on or after 1 January 1992; or\n- (c) an application for approval to construct the building— (i) was made, under this Act, before 1 January 1992; and (ii) the approval was given on or after 1 January 1992.\n- (i) was made, under this Act, before 1 January 1992; and\n- (ii) the approval was given on or after 1 January 1992.\n- (i) approved, under this Act, before 1 January 1992; and\n- (ii) started on or after 1 January 1992; or\n- (i) was made, under this Act, before 1 January 1992; and\n- (ii) the approval was given on or after 1 January 1992.","sortOrder":377},{"sectionNumber":"sec.220","sectionType":"section","heading":"Owner must ensure building conforms with fire safety standard","content":"### sec.220 Owner must ensure building conforms with fire safety standard\n\nThe owner of a budget accommodation building must ensure the building conforms with—\nthe provisions of the fire safety standard about emergency lighting and early warning systems within—\n1 year after the standard commences; or\nthe longer period approved for the building under section 221 ; and\nthe remaining provisions of the standard within—\n3 years after the standard commences; or\nthe longer period approved for the building under section 221 .\nMaximum penalty—165 penalty units.\nThe building assessment provisions, other than the fire safety standard, apply in relation to a budget accommodation building to which this part does not apply. See the fire safety standard and chapter 4 , part 1 . See also section 21 for development that is accepted development for the Planning Act .\ns 220 ins 2002 No. 7 s 4\namd 2009 No. 51 s 28 ; 2016 No. 27 s 92\n- (a) the provisions of the fire safety standard about emergency lighting and early warning systems within— (i) 1 year after the standard commences; or (ii) the longer period approved for the building under section 221 ; and\n- (i) 1 year after the standard commences; or\n- (ii) the longer period approved for the building under section 221 ; and\n- (b) the remaining provisions of the standard within— (i) 3 years after the standard commences; or (ii) the longer period approved for the building under section 221 .\n- (i) 3 years after the standard commences; or\n- (ii) the longer period approved for the building under section 221 .\n- (i) 1 year after the standard commences; or\n- (ii) the longer period approved for the building under section 221 ; and\n- (i) 3 years after the standard commences; or\n- (ii) the longer period approved for the building under section 221 .","sortOrder":378},{"sectionNumber":"sec.221","sectionType":"section","heading":"Approval of longer period for conformity with fire safety standard","content":"### sec.221 Approval of longer period for conformity with fire safety standard\n\nThe owner of a budget accommodation building may make written application to the local government to approve a period for the building under section 220 (a) (ii) or (b)(ii).\nThe local government may—\nconsult with any other entity the local government considers appropriate in deciding the application; and\ngrant the application only if the local government is satisfied undue hardship would be caused to the building’s occupants if the application were refused.\nThe local government may grant the application with or without the reasonable conditions the local government considers appropriate.\nWithin 20 business days after receiving the application, the local government must—\ndecide the application; and\ngive the owner an information notice about the decision.\nThe owner must comply with each condition imposed on the approval.\nMaximum penalty for subsection (5) —165 penalty units.\nFor rights of appeal to a development tribunal, see the Planning Act , section 229 .\ns 221 ins 2002 No. 7 s 4\namd 2005 No. 14 s 2 sch ; 2006 No. 36 s 14 ; 2009 No. 36 s 872 sch 2 ; 2016 No. 27 s 93\n(sec.221-ssec.1) The owner of a budget accommodation building may make written application to the local government to approve a period for the building under section 220 (a) (ii) or (b)(ii).\n(sec.221-ssec.2) The local government may— consult with any other entity the local government considers appropriate in deciding the application; and grant the application only if the local government is satisfied undue hardship would be caused to the building’s occupants if the application were refused.\n(sec.221-ssec.3) The local government may grant the application with or without the reasonable conditions the local government considers appropriate.\n(sec.221-ssec.4) Within 20 business days after receiving the application, the local government must— decide the application; and give the owner an information notice about the decision.\n(sec.221-ssec.5) The owner must comply with each condition imposed on the approval. Maximum penalty for subsection (5) —165 penalty units. For rights of appeal to a development tribunal, see the Planning Act , section 229 .\n- (a) consult with any other entity the local government considers appropriate in deciding the application; and\n- (b) grant the application only if the local government is satisfied undue hardship would be caused to the building’s occupants if the application were refused.\n- (a) decide the application; and\n- (b) give the owner an information notice about the decision.","sortOrder":379},{"sectionNumber":"sec.222","sectionType":"section","heading":"Advice as to conformity with fire safety standard","content":"### sec.222 Advice as to conformity with fire safety standard\n\nThe owner of a budget accommodation building may make written application to the local government for advice as to whether the building conforms with the fire safety standard.\nWithin 20 business days after receiving the application, the local government must—\ndecide if the building conforms with the fire safety standard; and\ngive the owner notice of the decision.\nIf the local government decides the building does not conform with the fire safety standard, the notice must be, or include, an information notice about the decision.\nThe notice must also state what must be done by the owner to make the building conform with the standard.\nThe owner must comply with the notice.\nMaximum penalty for subsection (5) —165 penalty units.\nSubsection (3) does not limit the power of the local government under sections 248 and 249 .\ns 222 ins 2002 No. 7 s 4\namd 2005 No. 14 s 2 sch ; 2006 No. 36 s 15\n(sec.222-ssec.1) The owner of a budget accommodation building may make written application to the local government for advice as to whether the building conforms with the fire safety standard.\n(sec.222-ssec.2) Within 20 business days after receiving the application, the local government must— decide if the building conforms with the fire safety standard; and give the owner notice of the decision.\n(sec.222-ssec.3) If the local government decides the building does not conform with the fire safety standard, the notice must be, or include, an information notice about the decision.\n(sec.222-ssec.4) The notice must also state what must be done by the owner to make the building conform with the standard.\n(sec.222-ssec.5) The owner must comply with the notice. Maximum penalty for subsection (5) —165 penalty units.\n(sec.222-ssec.6) Subsection (3) does not limit the power of the local government under sections 248 and 249 .\n- (a) decide if the building conforms with the fire safety standard; and\n- (b) give the owner notice of the decision.","sortOrder":380},{"sectionNumber":"sec.223","sectionType":"section","heading":"Stay of operation of local government decision","content":"### sec.223 Stay of operation of local government decision\n\nThe lodging of a notice of appeal about a local government decision mentioned in section 222 (3) stays the operation of the decision until—\na development tribunal, on the application of the local government, decides otherwise; or\nthe appeal is withdrawn; or\nthe appeal is dismissed.\ns 223 ins 2002 No. 7 s 4\namd 2005 No. 14 s 2 sch ; 2006 No. 36 s 17 ; 2009 No. 36 s 872 sch 2 ; 2016 No. 27 s 94\n- (a) a development tribunal, on the application of the local government, decides otherwise; or\n- (b) the appeal is withdrawn; or\n- (c) the appeal is dismissed.","sortOrder":381},{"sectionNumber":"sec.224","sectionType":"section","heading":"Local government decisions","content":"### sec.224 Local government decisions\n\nThis section applies to a decision made, or notice of which is given, by a local government, after the period stated in section 221 (4) or 222 (2) .\nThe decision is not invalid merely because it was made, or the notice was given, after the period.\ns 224 ins 2002 No. 7 s 4\namd 2006 No. 36 s 18\n(sec.224-ssec.1) This section applies to a decision made, or notice of which is given, by a local government, after the period stated in section 221 (4) or 222 (2) .\n(sec.224-ssec.2) The decision is not invalid merely because it was made, or the notice was given, after the period.","sortOrder":382},{"sectionNumber":"ch.7-pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"All budget accommodation buildings","content":"# All budget accommodation buildings","sortOrder":383},{"sectionNumber":"sec.225","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of pt 4","content":"### sec.225 Application of pt 4\n\nThis part applies to a budget accommodation building regardless of when it was, or is, built.\ns 225 ins 2002 No. 7 s 4\namd 2006 No. 36 s 20","sortOrder":384},{"sectionNumber":"sec.226","sectionType":"section","heading":"Obligation about fire safety management plan","content":"### sec.226 Obligation about fire safety management plan\n\nThis section applies if—\nthe owner of a budget accommodation building prepares a fire safety management plan for a development application or change application that relates to the building; and\nthe application is approved.\nThe owner must ensure the fire safety management plan is updated as soon as practicable, but not later than 1 month, after a change in circumstances affecting the plan’s compliance with the fire safety standard.\nMaximum penalty for subsection (2) —100 penalty units.\nA change in circumstances mentioned in subsection (2) includes, for example, a change in the fire safety standard.\nThe owner must ensure the current fire safety management plan is implemented.\nMaximum penalty for subsection (4) —100 penalty units.\ns 226 ins 2002 No. 7 s 4\namd 2006 No. 36 s 21 ; 2016 No. 27 s 95\n(sec.226-ssec.1) This section applies if— the owner of a budget accommodation building prepares a fire safety management plan for a development application or change application that relates to the building; and the application is approved.\n(sec.226-ssec.2) The owner must ensure the fire safety management plan is updated as soon as practicable, but not later than 1 month, after a change in circumstances affecting the plan’s compliance with the fire safety standard. Maximum penalty for subsection (2) —100 penalty units.\n(sec.226-ssec.3) A change in circumstances mentioned in subsection (2) includes, for example, a change in the fire safety standard.\n(sec.226-ssec.4) The owner must ensure the current fire safety management plan is implemented. Maximum penalty for subsection (4) —100 penalty units.\n- (a) the owner of a budget accommodation building prepares a fire safety management plan for a development application or change application that relates to the building; and\n- (b) the application is approved.","sortOrder":385},{"sectionNumber":"sec.227","sectionType":"section","heading":"Accessing fire safety management plan","content":"### sec.227 Accessing fire safety management plan\n\nThe owner of a budget accommodation building must ensure a copy of the building’s current fire safety management plan is kept in the building and is available for inspection, free of charge, by occupants and other members of the public whenever the building is open for business.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\ns 227 ins 2002 No. 7 s 4","sortOrder":386},{"sectionNumber":"sec.228","sectionType":"section","heading":"Random inspection of buildings for which development approval is given","content":"### sec.228 Random inspection of buildings for which development approval is given\n\nThis section applies to a budget accommodation building if—\na development approval is given for building work for the building after the commencement of this section; and\nthe building work involves a performance solution for performance requirements under the BCA that includes fire safety management procedures as a condition of the use and occupation of the building.\nThe local government must, at least once every 3 years, inspect the building to ensure the owner of the building is complying with this part in relation to the building.\nAn inspection under subsection (2) may be made—\nat any time the office of the local government is open for business; and\nwithout notice.\nThe local government must keep—\na register of all buildings to which subsection (2) applies; and\na record of each inspection it makes under subsection (2) ; and\nfor each inspection—details about whether or not the owner is complying with this part.\nThe local government must not charge a fee for an inspection made under subsection (2) .\ns 228 ins 2002 No. 7 s 4\nsub 2006 No. 11 s 85\namd 2006 No. 59 s 23 ; 2020 No. 24 s 153 s ch 1 pt 2\n(sec.228-ssec.1) This section applies to a budget accommodation building if— a development approval is given for building work for the building after the commencement of this section; and the building work involves a performance solution for performance requirements under the BCA that includes fire safety management procedures as a condition of the use and occupation of the building.\n(sec.228-ssec.2) The local government must, at least once every 3 years, inspect the building to ensure the owner of the building is complying with this part in relation to the building.\n(sec.228-ssec.3) An inspection under subsection (2) may be made— at any time the office of the local government is open for business; and without notice.\n(sec.228-ssec.4) The local government must keep— a register of all buildings to which subsection (2) applies; and a record of each inspection it makes under subsection (2) ; and for each inspection—details about whether or not the owner is complying with this part.\n(sec.228-ssec.5) The local government must not charge a fee for an inspection made under subsection (2) .\n- (a) a development approval is given for building work for the building after the commencement of this section; and\n- (b) the building work involves a performance solution for performance requirements under the BCA that includes fire safety management procedures as a condition of the use and occupation of the building.\n- (a) at any time the office of the local government is open for business; and\n- (b) without notice.\n- (a) a register of all buildings to which subsection (2) applies; and\n- (b) a record of each inspection it makes under subsection (2) ; and\n- (c) for each inspection—details about whether or not the owner is complying with this part.","sortOrder":387},{"sectionNumber":"ch.7-pt.5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Miscellaneous","content":"# Miscellaneous","sortOrder":388},{"sectionNumber":"sec.229","sectionType":"section","heading":"Obligations of entities about guidelines for fire safety standard and fire safety management plans","content":"### sec.229 Obligations of entities about guidelines for fire safety standard and fire safety management plans\n\nIn carrying out a function or power conferred on an entity under this Act or another local government Act, the entity must have regard to—\nfor a matter relating to the fire safety standard—the information in the fire safety standard guidelines; or\nfor a matter relating to the fire safety management plan—the information in the fire safety management plan guidelines.\nIn ensuring a budget accommodation building conforms with the fire safety standard, the owner of the building must have regard to the information in the fire safety standard guidelines.\nIn preparing a fire safety management plan for a budget accommodation building, the owner of the building must have regard to the information in—\nthe fire safety standard guidelines; and\nthe fire safety management plan guidelines.\nIn this section—\nfire safety management plan guidelines means the guidelines made under the Fire Services Act 1990 , section 146T .\nfire safety standard guidelines means the guidelines made under section 218 .\nlocal government Act means the City of Brisbane Act 2010 or a Local Government Act within the meaning of the Local Government Act 2009 , schedule 4 .\ns 229 ins 2002 No. 7 s 4\namd 2009 No. 17 s 331 sch 1 ; 2013 No. 5 s 94 sch ; 2013 No. 30 s 9 sch 1 ; 2014 No. 17 s 184 sch 1 pt 2 ; 2024 No. 22 s 92 sch 1\n(sec.229-ssec.1) In carrying out a function or power conferred on an entity under this Act or another local government Act, the entity must have regard to— for a matter relating to the fire safety standard—the information in the fire safety standard guidelines; or for a matter relating to the fire safety management plan—the information in the fire safety management plan guidelines.\n(sec.229-ssec.2) In ensuring a budget accommodation building conforms with the fire safety standard, the owner of the building must have regard to the information in the fire safety standard guidelines.\n(sec.229-ssec.3) In preparing a fire safety management plan for a budget accommodation building, the owner of the building must have regard to the information in— the fire safety standard guidelines; and the fire safety management plan guidelines.\n(sec.229-ssec.4) In this section— fire safety management plan guidelines means the guidelines made under the Fire Services Act 1990 , section 146T . fire safety standard guidelines means the guidelines made under section 218 . local government Act means the City of Brisbane Act 2010 or a Local Government Act within the meaning of the Local Government Act 2009 , schedule 4 .\n- (a) for a matter relating to the fire safety standard—the information in the fire safety standard guidelines; or\n- (b) for a matter relating to the fire safety management plan—the information in the fire safety management plan guidelines.\n- (a) the fire safety standard guidelines; and\n- (b) the fire safety management plan guidelines.","sortOrder":389},{"sectionNumber":"sec.230","sectionType":"section","heading":"Local government’s fire safety record-keeping obligations","content":"### sec.230 Local government’s fire safety record-keeping obligations\n\nA local government must keep the following records until the building to which the record relates is demolished or removed—\nfor each application made to the local government under section 221 —all documents relating to the application;\nfor each inspection made by the local government under section 228 —a record of the inspection.\ns 230 ins 2006 No. 36 s 24\n- (a) for each application made to the local government under section 221 —all documents relating to the application;\n- (b) for each inspection made by the local government under section 228 —a record of the inspection.","sortOrder":390},{"sectionNumber":"sec.231","sectionType":"section","heading":"Owner’s fire safety record-keeping obligation","content":"### sec.231 Owner’s fire safety record-keeping obligation\n\nThe owner of a budget accommodation building to which section 228 applies must, as required under this section, keep complete and accurate records for the building showing the owner is complying with the fire safety standard.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nThe records must include—\nif the building work for the building involved a performance solution for performance requirements under the BCA—the records required under the performance solution; and\nif the local government imposes conditions on an approval given under section 221 (3) —details of how the building complies with the conditions.\nThe records must be kept until the building is demolished or removed, unless the owner has a reasonable excuse.\ns 231 ins 2006 No. 36 s 24\namd 2006 No. 59 s 24 ; 2020 No. 24 s 153 s ch 1 pt 2\n(sec.231-ssec.1) The owner of a budget accommodation building to which section 228 applies must, as required under this section, keep complete and accurate records for the building showing the owner is complying with the fire safety standard. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.231-ssec.2) The records must include— if the building work for the building involved a performance solution for performance requirements under the BCA—the records required under the performance solution; and if the local government imposes conditions on an approval given under section 221 (3) —details of how the building complies with the conditions.\n(sec.231-ssec.3) The records must be kept until the building is demolished or removed, unless the owner has a reasonable excuse.\n- (a) if the building work for the building involved a performance solution for performance requirements under the BCA—the records required under the performance solution; and\n- (b) if the local government imposes conditions on an approval given under section 221 (3) —details of how the building complies with the conditions.","sortOrder":391},{"sectionNumber":"ch.7A-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Application of chapter 7A","content":"# Application of chapter 7A","sortOrder":392},{"sectionNumber":"sec.231AA","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of ch 7A","content":"### sec.231AA Application of ch 7A\n\nThis chapter applies to a residential care building only if it is operating as a residential care building on 1 September 2011 and—\nconstruction of the building started before 1 June 2007; or\na building development approval for the construction of the building was given before 1 June 2007 and construction of the building was started on or after 1 June 2007; or\nall of the following apply—\na building development application for the construction of the building was made before 1 June 2007;\na building development approval for the construction of the building was given on or after 1 June 2007;\nconstruction of the building was started on or after 1 June 2007.\nHowever, this chapter does not apply to a residential care building if—\nchapter 7 applies to the building; or\nthe building complies with QDC, part MP 2.2.\ns 231AA ins 2011 No. 27 s 232\n(sec.231AA-ssec.1) This chapter applies to a residential care building only if it is operating as a residential care building on 1 September 2011 and— construction of the building started before 1 June 2007; or a building development approval for the construction of the building was given before 1 June 2007 and construction of the building was started on or after 1 June 2007; or all of the following apply— a building development application for the construction of the building was made before 1 June 2007; a building development approval for the construction of the building was given on or after 1 June 2007; construction of the building was started on or after 1 June 2007.\n(sec.231AA-ssec.2) However, this chapter does not apply to a residential care building if— chapter 7 applies to the building; or the building complies with QDC, part MP 2.2.\n- (a) construction of the building started before 1 June 2007; or\n- (b) a building development approval for the construction of the building was given before 1 June 2007 and construction of the building was started on or after 1 June 2007; or\n- (c) all of the following apply— (i) a building development application for the construction of the building was made before 1 June 2007; (ii) a building development approval for the construction of the building was given on or after 1 June 2007; (iii) construction of the building was started on or after 1 June 2007.\n- (i) a building development application for the construction of the building was made before 1 June 2007;\n- (ii) a building development approval for the construction of the building was given on or after 1 June 2007;\n- (iii) construction of the building was started on or after 1 June 2007.\n- (i) a building development application for the construction of the building was made before 1 June 2007;\n- (ii) a building development approval for the construction of the building was given on or after 1 June 2007;\n- (iii) construction of the building was started on or after 1 June 2007.\n- (a) chapter 7 applies to the building; or\n- (b) the building complies with QDC, part MP 2.2.","sortOrder":393},{"sectionNumber":"ch.7A-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Interpretation","content":"# Interpretation","sortOrder":394},{"sectionNumber":"sec.231AB","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for ch 7A","content":"### sec.231AB Definitions for ch 7A\n\nIn this chapter—\nassessment category , for an RCB, see section 231AD .\nfire safety (RCB) compliance certificate see section 231AI (6) .\nfire safety standard (RCB) see section 231AE .\nRCB means residential care building.\nRCB assessment report see section 231AI (1) .\nRCB assessor see section 231AF .\nresidential care building see section 231AC .\ntype A construction means the type of construction referred to as type A construction in the BCA.\ntype B construction means the type of construction referred to as type B construction in the BCA.\ntype C construction means the type of construction that is neither a type A construction nor a type B construction.\ns 231AB ins 2011 No. 27 s 232\namd 2020 No. 24 s 153 s ch 1 pt 2","sortOrder":395},{"sectionNumber":"sec.231AC","sectionType":"section","heading":"What is a residential care building (or RCB )","content":"### sec.231AC What is a residential care building (or RCB )\n\nA residential care building (or RCB ) is a building—\nthat is operated as a place of residence for 6 or more persons; and\nwhere at least 10% of the residents—\nneed physical assistance in conducting their daily activities; and\nwould need physical assistance to evacuate the building during an emergency.\nHowever, none of the following is an RCB —\na hospital;\na dwelling in which 2 or more members of a family and not more than 2 other persons would ordinarily be resident;\na building in which only one resident—\nneeds physical assistance to conduct their daily activities; and\nwould need physical assistance to evacuate the building during an emergency.\ns 231AC ins 2011 No. 27 s 232\n(sec.231AC-ssec.1) A residential care building (or RCB ) is a building— that is operated as a place of residence for 6 or more persons; and where at least 10% of the residents— need physical assistance in conducting their daily activities; and would need physical assistance to evacuate the building during an emergency.\n(sec.231AC-ssec.2) However, none of the following is an RCB — a hospital; a dwelling in which 2 or more members of a family and not more than 2 other persons would ordinarily be resident; a building in which only one resident— needs physical assistance to conduct their daily activities; and would need physical assistance to evacuate the building during an emergency.\n- (a) that is operated as a place of residence for 6 or more persons; and\n- (b) where at least 10% of the residents— (i) need physical assistance in conducting their daily activities; and (ii) would need physical assistance to evacuate the building during an emergency.\n- (i) need physical assistance in conducting their daily activities; and\n- (ii) would need physical assistance to evacuate the building during an emergency.\n- (i) need physical assistance in conducting their daily activities; and\n- (ii) would need physical assistance to evacuate the building during an emergency.\n- (a) a hospital;\n- (b) a dwelling in which 2 or more members of a family and not more than 2 other persons would ordinarily be resident;\n- (c) a building in which only one resident— (i) needs physical assistance to conduct their daily activities; and (ii) would need physical assistance to evacuate the building during an emergency.\n- (i) needs physical assistance to conduct their daily activities; and\n- (ii) would need physical assistance to evacuate the building during an emergency.\n- (i) needs physical assistance to conduct their daily activities; and\n- (ii) would need physical assistance to evacuate the building during an emergency.","sortOrder":396},{"sectionNumber":"sec.231AD","sectionType":"section","heading":"What are the assessment categories for RCBs","content":"### sec.231AD What are the assessment categories for RCBs\n\nThe following are the assessment categories for RCBs—\nassessment category 1, for an RCB—\nof type B construction or type C construction; and\nwith a rise of 2 or more storeys;\nassessment category 2, for an RCB—\nof type A construction; or\nof type B construction or type C construction with a rise of 1 storey.\ns 231AD ins 2011 No. 27 s 232\n- (a) assessment category 1, for an RCB— (i) of type B construction or type C construction; and (ii) with a rise of 2 or more storeys;\n- (i) of type B construction or type C construction; and\n- (ii) with a rise of 2 or more storeys;\n- (b) assessment category 2, for an RCB— (i) of type A construction; or (ii) of type B construction or type C construction with a rise of 1 storey.\n- (i) of type A construction; or\n- (ii) of type B construction or type C construction with a rise of 1 storey.\n- (i) of type B construction or type C construction; and\n- (ii) with a rise of 2 or more storeys;\n- (i) of type A construction; or\n- (ii) of type B construction or type C construction with a rise of 1 storey.","sortOrder":397},{"sectionNumber":"ch.7A-pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Fire safety standard (RCB)","content":"# Fire safety standard (RCB)","sortOrder":398},{"sectionNumber":"sec.231AE","sectionType":"section","heading":"What is the fire safety standard (RCB)","content":"### sec.231AE What is the fire safety standard (RCB)\n\nThe fire safety standard (RCB) is—\nQDC, part MP 2.3; or\nany other standard prescribed under a regulation for ensuring all the residents of an RCB may be safely evacuated in the event of a fire in the RCB.\nA prescribed standard may, for fire safety purposes, provide for all or any of the following for the RCB—\nthe minimum ratio of nominated persons to residents of the RCB;\nthe provision and maintenance of fire safety systems;\ntraining programs for persons employed in, and residents of, an RCB about—\nfire management and prevention; or\nemergency evacuation;\nany other matter to provide appropriately for the safety of persons in an RCB.\nIn this section—\nnominated person means—\na person employed in the RCB; or\nanother person who is able to physically assist a resident to evacuate the RCB during an emergency.\ns 231AE ins 2011 No. 27 s 232\n(sec.231AE-ssec.1) The fire safety standard (RCB) is— QDC, part MP 2.3; or any other standard prescribed under a regulation for ensuring all the residents of an RCB may be safely evacuated in the event of a fire in the RCB.\n(sec.231AE-ssec.2) A prescribed standard may, for fire safety purposes, provide for all or any of the following for the RCB— the minimum ratio of nominated persons to residents of the RCB; the provision and maintenance of fire safety systems; training programs for persons employed in, and residents of, an RCB about— fire management and prevention; or emergency evacuation; any other matter to provide appropriately for the safety of persons in an RCB.\n(sec.231AE-ssec.3) In this section— nominated person means— a person employed in the RCB; or another person who is able to physically assist a resident to evacuate the RCB during an emergency.\n- (a) QDC, part MP 2.3; or\n- (b) any other standard prescribed under a regulation for ensuring all the residents of an RCB may be safely evacuated in the event of a fire in the RCB.\n- (a) the minimum ratio of nominated persons to residents of the RCB;\n- (b) the provision and maintenance of fire safety systems;\n- (c) training programs for persons employed in, and residents of, an RCB about— (i) fire management and prevention; or (ii) emergency evacuation;\n- (i) fire management and prevention; or\n- (ii) emergency evacuation;\n- (d) any other matter to provide appropriately for the safety of persons in an RCB.\n- (i) fire management and prevention; or\n- (ii) emergency evacuation;\n- (a) a person employed in the RCB; or\n- (b) another person who is able to physically assist a resident to evacuate the RCB during an emergency.","sortOrder":399},{"sectionNumber":"ch.7A-pt.3A","sectionType":"part","heading":"RCB assessors","content":"# RCB assessors","sortOrder":400},{"sectionNumber":"sec.231AF","sectionType":"section","heading":"Who is an RCB assessor","content":"### sec.231AF Who is an RCB assessor\n\nEach of the following is an RCB assessor —\na building certifier;\na public service employee approved by the chief executive to carry out an assessment of an RCB for this chapter.\ns 231AF ins 2011 No. 27 s 232\n- (a) a building certifier;\n- (b) a public service employee approved by the chief executive to carry out an assessment of an RCB for this chapter.","sortOrder":401},{"sectionNumber":"sec.231AG","sectionType":"section","heading":"Chief executive may approve public service employees to assess RCBs","content":"### sec.231AG Chief executive may approve public service employees to assess RCBs\n\nThe chief executive may approve a public service employee to carry out an assessment of an RCB for this chapter.\nThe chief executive may only approve a public service employee if the chief executive reasonably considers the employee has the qualifications, knowledge or experience appropriate for carrying out an assessment of an RCB.\ns 231AG ins 2011 No. 27 s 232\n(sec.231AG-ssec.1) The chief executive may approve a public service employee to carry out an assessment of an RCB for this chapter.\n(sec.231AG-ssec.2) The chief executive may only approve a public service employee if the chief executive reasonably considers the employee has the qualifications, knowledge or experience appropriate for carrying out an assessment of an RCB.","sortOrder":402},{"sectionNumber":"ch.7A-pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Assessment of residential care buildings","content":"# Assessment of residential care buildings","sortOrder":403},{"sectionNumber":"sec.231AH","sectionType":"section","heading":"Owner must have RCB assessed for assessment category and compliance with fire safety standard (RCB)","content":"### sec.231AH Owner must have RCB assessed for assessment category and compliance with fire safety standard (RCB)\n\nThe owner of an RCB must, before 1 March 2012, or a later date prescribed under a regulation, ensure the RCB is assessed by an RCB assessor to decide—\nthe assessment category for the RCB; and\nif the RCB complies with the fire safety standard (RCB).\nMaximum penalty—165 penalty units.\nFor the assessment, the owner must give the RCB assessor—\na plan of the RCB drawn to scale; and\nthe necessary information to enable the assessor to make the assessment.\nthe usual number of residents in the RCB\ns 231AH ins 2011 No. 27 s 232\n(sec.231AH-ssec.1) The owner of an RCB must, before 1 March 2012, or a later date prescribed under a regulation, ensure the RCB is assessed by an RCB assessor to decide— the assessment category for the RCB; and if the RCB complies with the fire safety standard (RCB). Maximum penalty—165 penalty units.\n(sec.231AH-ssec.2) For the assessment, the owner must give the RCB assessor— a plan of the RCB drawn to scale; and the necessary information to enable the assessor to make the assessment. the usual number of residents in the RCB\n- (a) the assessment category for the RCB; and\n- (b) if the RCB complies with the fire safety standard (RCB).\n- (a) a plan of the RCB drawn to scale; and\n- (b) the necessary information to enable the assessor to make the assessment. Example of information— the usual number of residents in the RCB","sortOrder":404},{"sectionNumber":"sec.231AI","sectionType":"section","heading":"RCB assessment reports","content":"### sec.231AI RCB assessment reports\n\nAn RCB assessor who assesses an RCB must, as soon as practicable, give the owner of the RCB and, if the owner is not its operator, the operator a report in the approved form (an RCB assessment report ) about the RCB assessor’s decision relating to—\nthe assessment category for the RCB; and\nwhether the RCB complies with the fire safety standard (RCB); and\nif the RCB does not comply with the fire safety standard (RCB), the way the RCB does not comply, including the provisions of the fire safety standard (RCB) with which the RCB does not comply.\nIf the RCB does not comply with the fire safety standard (RCB) in relation to sprinklers, the report must also include a statement of—\nthe parts of the RCB for which requirements under the fire safety standard (RCB) about sprinklers are not met; and\nthe area of each of those parts, expressed in square metres.\nFor subsection (2) (a) , a part of the RCB may be described by reference to the plan of the RCB given to the assessor by the owner of the RCB under section 231AH (2) (a) .\nAlso, the RCB assessment report must include the following—\na copy of the plan of the RCB given to the assessor by the owner of the RCB under section 231AH (2) (a) ;\nwhether the RCB is of type A construction, type B construction or type C construction;\nthe number of the rise of storeys for the RCB;\nthe usual number of residents in the RCB according to information given by the owner of the RCB;\nany other matter prescribed under a regulation.\nThe RCB assessment report must be, or include, an information notice about the RCB assessor’s decision.\nFor rights of appeal to a development tribunal, see the Planning Act , section 229 .\nIf the RCB assessor decides the RCB complies with the fire safety standard (RCB), the RCB assessor must issue a certificate in the approved form (a fire safety (RCB) compliance certificate ) for the RCB.\ns 231AI ins 2011 No. 27 s 232\namd 2016 No. 27 s 96\n(sec.231AI-ssec.1) An RCB assessor who assesses an RCB must, as soon as practicable, give the owner of the RCB and, if the owner is not its operator, the operator a report in the approved form (an RCB assessment report ) about the RCB assessor’s decision relating to— the assessment category for the RCB; and whether the RCB complies with the fire safety standard (RCB); and if the RCB does not comply with the fire safety standard (RCB), the way the RCB does not comply, including the provisions of the fire safety standard (RCB) with which the RCB does not comply.\n(sec.231AI-ssec.2) If the RCB does not comply with the fire safety standard (RCB) in relation to sprinklers, the report must also include a statement of— the parts of the RCB for which requirements under the fire safety standard (RCB) about sprinklers are not met; and the area of each of those parts, expressed in square metres.\n(sec.231AI-ssec.3) For subsection (2) (a) , a part of the RCB may be described by reference to the plan of the RCB given to the assessor by the owner of the RCB under section 231AH (2) (a) .\n(sec.231AI-ssec.4) Also, the RCB assessment report must include the following— a copy of the plan of the RCB given to the assessor by the owner of the RCB under section 231AH (2) (a) ; whether the RCB is of type A construction, type B construction or type C construction; the number of the rise of storeys for the RCB; the usual number of residents in the RCB according to information given by the owner of the RCB; any other matter prescribed under a regulation.\n(sec.231AI-ssec.5) The RCB assessment report must be, or include, an information notice about the RCB assessor’s decision. For rights of appeal to a development tribunal, see the Planning Act , section 229 .\n(sec.231AI-ssec.6) If the RCB assessor decides the RCB complies with the fire safety standard (RCB), the RCB assessor must issue a certificate in the approved form (a fire safety (RCB) compliance certificate ) for the RCB.\n- (a) the assessment category for the RCB; and\n- (b) whether the RCB complies with the fire safety standard (RCB); and\n- (c) if the RCB does not comply with the fire safety standard (RCB), the way the RCB does not comply, including the provisions of the fire safety standard (RCB) with which the RCB does not comply.\n- (a) the parts of the RCB for which requirements under the fire safety standard (RCB) about sprinklers are not met; and\n- (b) the area of each of those parts, expressed in square metres.\n- (a) a copy of the plan of the RCB given to the assessor by the owner of the RCB under section 231AH (2) (a) ;\n- (b) whether the RCB is of type A construction, type B construction or type C construction;\n- (c) the number of the rise of storeys for the RCB;\n- (d) the usual number of residents in the RCB according to information given by the owner of the RCB;\n- (e) any other matter prescribed under a regulation.","sortOrder":405},{"sectionNumber":"sec.231AJ","sectionType":"section","heading":"Further assessment by RCB assessor","content":"### sec.231AJ Further assessment by RCB assessor\n\nThis section applies if —\nan RCB assessment report (the original report ) states that an RCB does not comply with the fire safety standard (RCB); and\nafter building work necessary to make the RCB comply with the fire safety standard (RCB) is carried out, the owner of the RCB asks an RCB assessor to reassess the RCB; and\nthe RCB assessor is not the one who gave the original report.\nThe RCB assessor may, for issuing a fire safety (RCB) compliance certificate or certificate of occupancy for the RCB, accept and, without further checking, rely on the original report.\ns 231AJ ins 2011 No. 27 s 232\namd 2020 No. 24 s 153 s ch 1 pt 2\n(sec.231AJ-ssec.1) This section applies if — an RCB assessment report (the original report ) states that an RCB does not comply with the fire safety standard (RCB); and after building work necessary to make the RCB comply with the fire safety standard (RCB) is carried out, the owner of the RCB asks an RCB assessor to reassess the RCB; and the RCB assessor is not the one who gave the original report.\n(sec.231AJ-ssec.2) The RCB assessor may, for issuing a fire safety (RCB) compliance certificate or certificate of occupancy for the RCB, accept and, without further checking, rely on the original report.\n- (a) an RCB assessment report (the original report ) states that an RCB does not comply with the fire safety standard (RCB); and\n- (b) after building work necessary to make the RCB comply with the fire safety standard (RCB) is carried out, the owner of the RCB asks an RCB assessor to reassess the RCB; and\n- (c) the RCB assessor is not the one who gave the original report.","sortOrder":406},{"sectionNumber":"sec.231AK","sectionType":"section","heading":"When owner must obtain fire safety (RCB) compliance certificate or certificate of occupancy","content":"### sec.231AK When owner must obtain fire safety (RCB) compliance certificate or certificate of occupancy\n\nThe owner of an RCB must, unless the owner has a reasonable excuse, obtain a fire safety (RCB) compliance certificate for the RCB, or a certificate of occupancy relating to building work done to the RCB to make it comply with the fire safety standard (RCB), by the latest of the following days—\nfor an RCB with the assessment category 1—\n1 September 2014; or\na day prescribed under a regulation that is later than 1 September 2014; or\na day approved by a local government under section 231AL that is later than 1 September 2014 but not later than 1 September 2015;\nfor an RCB with the assessment category 2—\n1 September 2016; or\na day prescribed under a regulation that is later than 1 September 2016; or\na day approved by a local government under section 231AL that is later than 1 September 2016 but not later than 1 September 2017.\nMaximum penalty—165 penalty units.\ns 231AK ins 2011 No. 72 s 232\namd 2013 No. 5 s 94 sch ; 2020 No. 24 s 153 s ch 1 pt 2\n- (a) for an RCB with the assessment category 1— (i) 1 September 2014; or (ii) a day prescribed under a regulation that is later than 1 September 2014; or (iii) a day approved by a local government under section 231AL that is later than 1 September 2014 but not later than 1 September 2015;\n- (i) 1 September 2014; or\n- (ii) a day prescribed under a regulation that is later than 1 September 2014; or\n- (iii) a day approved by a local government under section 231AL that is later than 1 September 2014 but not later than 1 September 2015;\n- (b) for an RCB with the assessment category 2— (i) 1 September 2016; or (ii) a day prescribed under a regulation that is later than 1 September 2016; or (iii) a day approved by a local government under section 231AL that is later than 1 September 2016 but not later than 1 September 2017.\n- (i) 1 September 2016; or\n- (ii) a day prescribed under a regulation that is later than 1 September 2016; or\n- (iii) a day approved by a local government under section 231AL that is later than 1 September 2016 but not later than 1 September 2017.\n- (i) 1 September 2014; or\n- (ii) a day prescribed under a regulation that is later than 1 September 2014; or\n- (iii) a day approved by a local government under section 231AL that is later than 1 September 2014 but not later than 1 September 2015;\n- (i) 1 September 2016; or\n- (ii) a day prescribed under a regulation that is later than 1 September 2016; or\n- (iii) a day approved by a local government under section 231AL that is later than 1 September 2016 but not later than 1 September 2017.","sortOrder":407},{"sectionNumber":"sec.231AL","sectionType":"section","heading":"Approval of later day for obtaining fire safety (RCB) compliance certificate or certificate of occupancy","content":"### sec.231AL Approval of later day for obtaining fire safety (RCB) compliance certificate or certificate of occupancy\n\nThe owner of an RCB may make written application to the relevant local government to approve a later day for the RCB under section 231AK (a) (iii) or (b)(iii).\nHowever, the application can only be made—\nfor an RCB with the assessment category 1—before the later of the days mentioned in section 231AK (a) (i) or (ii) ; or\nfor an RCB with the assessment category 2—before the later of the days mentioned in section 231AK (b) (i) or (ii) .\nThe local government—\nmust consult with Queensland Fire and Rescue; and\nmay—\nconsult with any entity it considers appropriate in deciding the application; and\ngrant the application only if it is satisfied undue hardship would be caused to the occupants of the RCB if the application were refused.\nThe local government may grant the application with or without the reasonable conditions it considers appropriate.\nWithin 20 business days after receiving the application, the local government must—\ndecide the application; and\ngive the owner an information notice about the decision.\nThe owner must comply with each condition imposed on the approval.\nMaximum penalty—165 penalty units.\nThis provision is an executive liability provision—see section 257 .\nFor rights of appeal to a development tribunal, see the Planning Act , section 229 .\nWithin 20 business days after giving an approval, the local government must give the chief executive notice of the approval.\ns 231AL ins 2011 No. 72 s 232\namd 2013 No. 51 s 229 sch 1 ; 2014 No. 17 s 184 sch 1 pt 4 ; 2016 No. 27 s 97 ; 2020 No. 24 s 153 s ch 1 pt 2 ; 2024 No. 22 s 92 sch 1\n(sec.231AL-ssec.1) The owner of an RCB may make written application to the relevant local government to approve a later day for the RCB under section 231AK (a) (iii) or (b)(iii).\n(sec.231AL-ssec.2) However, the application can only be made— for an RCB with the assessment category 1—before the later of the days mentioned in section 231AK (a) (i) or (ii) ; or for an RCB with the assessment category 2—before the later of the days mentioned in section 231AK (b) (i) or (ii) .\n(sec.231AL-ssec.3) The local government— must consult with Queensland Fire and Rescue; and may— consult with any entity it considers appropriate in deciding the application; and grant the application only if it is satisfied undue hardship would be caused to the occupants of the RCB if the application were refused.\n(sec.231AL-ssec.4) The local government may grant the application with or without the reasonable conditions it considers appropriate.\n(sec.231AL-ssec.5) Within 20 business days after receiving the application, the local government must— decide the application; and give the owner an information notice about the decision.\n(sec.231AL-ssec.6) The owner must comply with each condition imposed on the approval. Maximum penalty—165 penalty units. This provision is an executive liability provision—see section 257 . For rights of appeal to a development tribunal, see the Planning Act , section 229 .\n(sec.231AL-ssec.7) Within 20 business days after giving an approval, the local government must give the chief executive notice of the approval.\n- (a) for an RCB with the assessment category 1—before the later of the days mentioned in section 231AK (a) (i) or (ii) ; or\n- (b) for an RCB with the assessment category 2—before the later of the days mentioned in section 231AK (b) (i) or (ii) .\n- (a) must consult with Queensland Fire and Rescue; and\n- (b) may— (i) consult with any entity it considers appropriate in deciding the application; and (ii) grant the application only if it is satisfied undue hardship would be caused to the occupants of the RCB if the application were refused.\n- (i) consult with any entity it considers appropriate in deciding the application; and\n- (ii) grant the application only if it is satisfied undue hardship would be caused to the occupants of the RCB if the application were refused.\n- (i) consult with any entity it considers appropriate in deciding the application; and\n- (ii) grant the application only if it is satisfied undue hardship would be caused to the occupants of the RCB if the application were refused.\n- (a) decide the application; and\n- (b) give the owner an information notice about the decision.\n- 1 This provision is an executive liability provision—see section 257 .\n- 2 For rights of appeal to a development tribunal, see the Planning Act , section 229 .","sortOrder":408},{"sectionNumber":"sec.231AM","sectionType":"section","heading":"Owner and operator must ensure RCB continues to comply with fire safety standard (RCB)","content":"### sec.231AM Owner and operator must ensure RCB continues to comply with fire safety standard (RCB)\n\nThis section applies if a fire safety (RCB) compliance certificate, or a certificate of occupancy relating to building work done to an RCB to make it comply with the fire safety standard (RCB), is issued for an RCB.\nUnless the person has a reasonable excuse, the owner of an RCB and, if the owner is not its operator, the operator must—\nensure the RCB complies with the fire safety standard (RCB) at all times; and\nif any event causes the RCB not to comply—\nas soon as practicable, take action necessary to restore compliance; and\nhave the RCB assessed by an RCB assessor; and\nobtain a fire safety (RCB) compliance certificate, or a certificate of occupancy, for the RCB.\na change in the operation of the RCB including, for example a change to the ratio of staff to residents\nMaximum penalty—165 penalty units.\ns 231AM ins 2011 No. 72 s 232\namd 2020 No. 24 s 153 s ch 1 pt 2\n(sec.231AM-ssec.1) This section applies if a fire safety (RCB) compliance certificate, or a certificate of occupancy relating to building work done to an RCB to make it comply with the fire safety standard (RCB), is issued for an RCB.\n(sec.231AM-ssec.2) Unless the person has a reasonable excuse, the owner of an RCB and, if the owner is not its operator, the operator must— ensure the RCB complies with the fire safety standard (RCB) at all times; and if any event causes the RCB not to comply— as soon as practicable, take action necessary to restore compliance; and have the RCB assessed by an RCB assessor; and obtain a fire safety (RCB) compliance certificate, or a certificate of occupancy, for the RCB. a change in the operation of the RCB including, for example a change to the ratio of staff to residents Maximum penalty—165 penalty units.\n- (a) ensure the RCB complies with the fire safety standard (RCB) at all times; and\n- (b) if any event causes the RCB not to comply— (i) as soon as practicable, take action necessary to restore compliance; and (ii) have the RCB assessed by an RCB assessor; and (iii) obtain a fire safety (RCB) compliance certificate, or a certificate of occupancy, for the RCB. Example of event causing RCB not to comply— a change in the operation of the RCB including, for example a change to the ratio of staff to residents\n- (i) as soon as practicable, take action necessary to restore compliance; and\n- (ii) have the RCB assessed by an RCB assessor; and\n- (iii) obtain a fire safety (RCB) compliance certificate, or a certificate of occupancy, for the RCB.\n- (i) as soon as practicable, take action necessary to restore compliance; and\n- (ii) have the RCB assessed by an RCB assessor; and\n- (iii) obtain a fire safety (RCB) compliance certificate, or a certificate of occupancy, for the RCB.","sortOrder":409},{"sectionNumber":"ch.7A-pt.5","sectionType":"part","heading":"General","content":"# General","sortOrder":410},{"sectionNumber":"sec.231AN","sectionType":"section","heading":"General obligations of operator of RCB","content":"### sec.231AN General obligations of operator of RCB\n\nThis section applies if the owner of an RCB is not its operator.\nThe operator must—\ngive the owner reasonable access to the RCB to enable the owner to comply with the owner’s obligations under this chapter; and\ngive the owner the necessary information, including, for example, plans of the RCB, the owner requires to comply with the owner’s obligations under this chapter; and\ndo anything else that is reasonably required to enable the owner to comply with the owner’s obligations under this chapter.\nMaximum penalty—165 penalty units.\ns 231AN ins 2011 No. 27 s 232\namd 2013 No. 5 s 94 sch\n(sec.231AN-ssec.1) This section applies if the owner of an RCB is not its operator.\n(sec.231AN-ssec.2) The operator must— give the owner reasonable access to the RCB to enable the owner to comply with the owner’s obligations under this chapter; and give the owner the necessary information, including, for example, plans of the RCB, the owner requires to comply with the owner’s obligations under this chapter; and do anything else that is reasonably required to enable the owner to comply with the owner’s obligations under this chapter. Maximum penalty—165 penalty units.\n- (a) give the owner reasonable access to the RCB to enable the owner to comply with the owner’s obligations under this chapter; and\n- (b) give the owner the necessary information, including, for example, plans of the RCB, the owner requires to comply with the owner’s obligations under this chapter; and\n- (c) do anything else that is reasonably required to enable the owner to comply with the owner’s obligations under this chapter.","sortOrder":411},{"sectionNumber":"sec.231AO","sectionType":"section","heading":"Owner must give RCB assessment report to chief executive and local government","content":"### sec.231AO Owner must give RCB assessment report to chief executive and local government\n\nSubject to subsection (2) , the owner of an RCB must give an RCB assessment report for an RCB to the chief executive and the relevant local government within 10 business days after receiving the report, unless the owner has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty—50 penalty units.\nHowever, if the RCB assessor who gave the owner the RCB report is not a private certifier, the owner need not give a copy of the RCB report to—\nif the RCB assessor is a local government building certifier—the local government; or\nif the RCB assessor is approved under section 231AF (b) —the chief executive.\ns 231AO ins 2011 No. 27 s 232\n(sec.231AO-ssec.1) Subject to subsection (2) , the owner of an RCB must give an RCB assessment report for an RCB to the chief executive and the relevant local government within 10 business days after receiving the report, unless the owner has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.\n(sec.231AO-ssec.2) However, if the RCB assessor who gave the owner the RCB report is not a private certifier, the owner need not give a copy of the RCB report to— if the RCB assessor is a local government building certifier—the local government; or if the RCB assessor is approved under section 231AF (b) —the chief executive.\n- (a) if the RCB assessor is a local government building certifier—the local government; or\n- (b) if the RCB assessor is approved under section 231AF (b) —the chief executive.","sortOrder":412},{"sectionNumber":"sec.231AP","sectionType":"section","heading":"Owner must give fire safety (RCB) compliance certificate to chief executive and local government","content":"### sec.231AP Owner must give fire safety (RCB) compliance certificate to chief executive and local government\n\nIf an owner of an RCB is given a fire safety (RCB) compliance certificate for the RCB, the owner must, within 10 business days, give a copy of the certificate to each of the following, unless the owner has a reasonable excuse—\nthe chief executive;\nthe relevant local government;\nif the owner is not its operator, the operator.\nMaximum penalty—50 penalty units.\nIf an owner of an RCB is given a certificate of occupancy relating to building work done to the RCB to make it comply with the fire safety standard (RCB), the owner must, within 10 business days, give a copy of the certificate to the chief executive, unless the owner has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty—50 penalty units.\ns 231AP ins 2011 No. 27 s 232\namd 2020 No. 24 s 153 s ch 1 pt 2\n(sec.231AP-ssec.1) If an owner of an RCB is given a fire safety (RCB) compliance certificate for the RCB, the owner must, within 10 business days, give a copy of the certificate to each of the following, unless the owner has a reasonable excuse— the chief executive; the relevant local government; if the owner is not its operator, the operator. Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.\n(sec.231AP-ssec.2) If an owner of an RCB is given a certificate of occupancy relating to building work done to the RCB to make it comply with the fire safety standard (RCB), the owner must, within 10 business days, give a copy of the certificate to the chief executive, unless the owner has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.\n- (a) the chief executive;\n- (b) the relevant local government;\n- (c) if the owner is not its operator, the operator.","sortOrder":413},{"sectionNumber":"sec.231AQ","sectionType":"section","heading":"Obligations about access to fire safety (RCB) compliance certificate","content":"### sec.231AQ Obligations about access to fire safety (RCB) compliance certificate\n\nAn authorised officer may require the owner of an RCB and, if the owner is not its operator, the operator to produce for inspection, the fire safety (RCB) compliance certificate, if any, for the RCB at the RCB.\nThe owner or the operator of the RCB must comply with the requirement, unless the owner has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty—50 penalty units.\nFor subsection (1) , a reference to the fire safety (RCB) compliance certificate includes a reference to a copy of the certificate.\nFor an owner’s obligation to produce a certificate of occupancy see section 108A .\ns 231AQ ins 2011 No. 27 s 232\namd 2020 No. 24 s 153 s ch 1 pt 2\n(sec.231AQ-ssec.1) An authorised officer may require the owner of an RCB and, if the owner is not its operator, the operator to produce for inspection, the fire safety (RCB) compliance certificate, if any, for the RCB at the RCB.\n(sec.231AQ-ssec.2) The owner or the operator of the RCB must comply with the requirement, unless the owner has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.\n(sec.231AQ-ssec.3) For subsection (1) , a reference to the fire safety (RCB) compliance certificate includes a reference to a copy of the certificate. For an owner’s obligation to produce a certificate of occupancy see section 108A .","sortOrder":414},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Interpretation","content":"# Interpretation","sortOrder":415},{"sectionNumber":"sec.231A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for ch 8","content":"### sec.231A Definitions for ch 8\n\nIn this chapter—\naccommodation agreement —\nAccommodation agreement means any of the following—\na residential tenancy agreement within the meaning of the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 , section 12 ;\na rooming accommodation agreement within the meaning of the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 , section 16 ;\na homestay or assisted accommodation agreement;\nan agreement, other than an agreement mentioned in sub paragraph (a) , (b) or (c) , under which a person gives to someone else a right to occupy premises in exchange for money or other valuable consideration.\nletting a motel or hotel room\nParagraph 1(d) applies—\nwhether or not the right is a right of exclusive occupation; and\nwhether the agreement is—\nwholly in writing, wholly oral or wholly implied; or\npartly in a form mentioned in sub subparagraph (i) and partly in 1 or both of the other forms.\nThe term does not include an agreement between members of a family under which a member of the family gives to another member money or other valuable consideration for a right to occupy that other member’s residence.\ns 231A def accommodation agreement ins 2010 No. 35 s 12 (2)\namd 2012 No. 3 s 132 sch\ncomplying pool means a regulated pool that—\ncomplies with the pool safety standard; or\nif an exemption is in effect under section 245B for the regulated pool—complies with the pool safety standard to the extent the exemption does not apply.\ns 231A def complying pool sub 2010 No. 35 s 12 (1) – (2)\nhomestay or assisted accommodation agreement —\nHomestay or assisted accommodation agreement means—\nan agreement under which accommodation is provided at a person’s residence to a student who is enrolled to study or train at an educational institution in a State, if—\nthe student pays the person for the accommodation; and\nunder the agreement, accommodation is also provided to a young child who is a dependant of the student; or\nan agreement under which accommodation is provided to a person, free of charge, by a following entity at premises owned or operated by the entity—\na charity registered under the Collections Act 1966 ;\na public sector entity;\na local government.\nParagraph 1 applies whether the agreement is—\nwholly in writing, wholly oral or wholly implied; or\npartly in a form mentioned in sub paragraph (a) and partly in 1 or both of the other forms.\nThe term does not include an agreement between members of a family under which a member of the family gives to another member money or other valuable consideration for a right to occupy that other member’s residence.\ns 231A def homestay or assisted accommodation agreement ins 2010 No. 35 s 12 (2)\nmember ...\ns 231A def member ins 2010 No. 35 s 12 (2)\nom 2011 No. 27 s 233\npool immersion incident means an event involving the immersion or partial immersion of a young child under water in a swimming pool, if because of the immersion or partial immersion—\nthe child has died; or\nthe child has been deprived of air and the health or wellbeing of the child has been adversely affected.\ns 231A def pool immersion incident ins 2010 No. 35 s 12 (2)\npool safety inspection function see section 231C .\npool safety standard see section 231D .\npool safety standard application day , for a regulated pool, means—\nfor a pool situated on common property or a common property lot under an Act mentioned in schedule 2 , definition owner , of a regulated pool, paragraphs (a) to (e) and for use by occupiers of a building subject to that Act—the earliest of the following days to happen—\nif the building, or a part of the building, is sold and a pool safety certificate is not in effect for the pool at settlement under the contract of sale for the building or part—the day that is 90 days after the day of settlement;\nif an accommodation agreement is entered into for the building, or a part of the building, and a pool safety certificate is not in effect for the pool when the agreement is entered into—the day that is 90 days after the day the agreement is entered into;\nthe day a pool safety certificate is first in effect for the pool;\nthe day that is 5 years after the 2010 Act commencement day; or\nfor a pool situated on a part of a building mentioned in paragraph (a) , other than a shared pool—the earliest of the following days to happen—\nif the part of the building is sold and a pool safety certificate is not in effect for the pool at settlement under the contract of sale for the part—the day that is 90 days after the day of settlement;\nthe day an accommodation agreement is entered into for the part of the building;\nthe day a pool safety certificate is first in effect for the pool;\nthe day that is 5 years after the 2010 Act commencement day; or\nfor a pool situated on a moveable dwelling or the site in a moveable dwelling park where the dwelling is situated, or on a manufactured home in a residential park or on the site in the park where the manufactured home is situated—the earliest of the following days to happen—\nif the moveable dwelling or manufactured home is sold and a pool safety certificate is not in effect for the pool at settlement under the contract of sale for the moveable dwelling or manufactured home—the day that is 90 days after the day of settlement;\nthe day an accommodation agreement is entered into for the moveable dwelling or manufactured home;\nthe day a pool safety certificate is first in effect for the pool;\nthe day that is 5 years after the 2010 Act commencement day; or\nfor a pool situated on a moveable dwelling park (other than on moveable dwelling premises on the park) or on the common areas of a residential park—the earliest of the following days to happen—\nif the moveable dwelling park or residential park is sold and a pool safety certificate is not in effect for the pool at settlement under the contract of sale for the moveable dwelling park or residential park—the day that is 90 days after the day of settlement;\nif an accommodation agreement is entered into for any moveable dwelling situated on the moveable dwelling park, or any manufactured home situated in the residential park, and a pool safety certificate is not in effect for the pool when the agreement is entered into—the day that is 90 days after the day the agreement is entered into;\nthe day a pool safety certificate is first in effect for the pool;\nthe day that is 5 years after the 2010 Act commencement day; or\nif paragraphs (a) to (d) do not apply—the earliest of the following days to happen—\nif the building on the regulated land where the pool is situated is sold and a pool safety certificate is not in effect for the pool at settlement under the contract of sale for the building—the day that is 90 days after the day of settlement;\nthe day an accommodation agreement is entered into for the building;\nthe day a pool safety certificate is first in effect for the pool;\nthe day that is 5 years after the 2010 Act commencement day.\ns 231A def pool safety standard application day ins 2010 No. 35 s 12 (2)\nregulated land —\nRegulated land is land on which any of the following is constructed or is to be constructed—\na class 1, 2, 3 or 4 building;\na moveable dwelling park;\na residential park.\nThe term includes land adjacent to the land and—\nin the same ownership as the land; or\nused in association with the land.\ns 231A def regulated land amd 2010 No. 35 s 12 (3) – (4)\nregulated pool see section 231B .\nshared pool —\nIf the residents of 2 or more dwellings constructed, or to be constructed, on regulated land have, or will have, a right to use a regulated pool situated on the land, the pool is a shared pool .\nFor paragraph 1—\nthe resident of a dwelling is the person who is the owner or occupier of the dwelling or has a right to use the dwelling; and\na dwelling includes—\na moveable dwelling in a moveable dwelling park; and\na manufactured home on a site in a residential park.\nThe term includes a regulated pool situated on land on which a class 3 building is, or is to be, constructed.\ns 231A def shared pool amd 2010 No. 35 s 12 (5) – (6)\ns 231A ins 2010 No. 21 s 9\n- 1 Accommodation agreement means any of the following— (a) a residential tenancy agreement within the meaning of the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 , section 12 ; (b) a rooming accommodation agreement within the meaning of the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 , section 16 ; (c) a homestay or assisted accommodation agreement; (d) an agreement, other than an agreement mentioned in sub paragraph (a) , (b) or (c) , under which a person gives to someone else a right to occupy premises in exchange for money or other valuable consideration. Example for sub paragraph (d) — letting a motel or hotel room\n- (a) a residential tenancy agreement within the meaning of the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 , section 12 ;\n- (b) a rooming accommodation agreement within the meaning of the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 , section 16 ;\n- (c) a homestay or assisted accommodation agreement;\n- (d) an agreement, other than an agreement mentioned in sub paragraph (a) , (b) or (c) , under which a person gives to someone else a right to occupy premises in exchange for money or other valuable consideration. Example for sub paragraph (d) — letting a motel or hotel room\n- 2 Paragraph 1(d) applies— (a) whether or not the right is a right of exclusive occupation; and (b) whether the agreement is— (i) wholly in writing, wholly oral or wholly implied; or (ii) partly in a form mentioned in sub subparagraph (i) and partly in 1 or both of the other forms.\n- (a) whether or not the right is a right of exclusive occupation; and\n- (b) whether the agreement is— (i) wholly in writing, wholly oral or wholly implied; or (ii) partly in a form mentioned in sub subparagraph (i) and partly in 1 or both of the other forms.\n- (i) wholly in writing, wholly oral or wholly implied; or\n- (ii) partly in a form mentioned in sub subparagraph (i) and partly in 1 or both of the other forms.\n- 3 The term does not include an agreement between members of a family under which a member of the family gives to another member money or other valuable consideration for a right to occupy that other member’s residence.\n- (a) a residential tenancy agreement within the meaning of the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 , section 12 ;\n- (b) a rooming accommodation agreement within the meaning of the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 , section 16 ;\n- (c) a homestay or assisted accommodation agreement;\n- (d) an agreement, other than an agreement mentioned in sub paragraph (a) , (b) or (c) , under which a person gives to someone else a right to occupy premises in exchange for money or other valuable consideration. Example for sub paragraph (d) — letting a motel or hotel room\n- (a) whether or not the right is a right of exclusive occupation; and\n- (b) whether the agreement is— (i) wholly in writing, wholly oral or wholly implied; or (ii) partly in a form mentioned in sub subparagraph (i) and partly in 1 or both of the other forms.\n- (i) wholly in writing, wholly oral or wholly implied; or\n- (ii) partly in a form mentioned in sub subparagraph (i) and partly in 1 or both of the other forms.\n- (i) wholly in writing, wholly oral or wholly implied; or\n- (ii) partly in a form mentioned in sub subparagraph (i) and partly in 1 or both of the other forms.\n- (a) complies with the pool safety standard; or\n- (b) if an exemption is in effect under section 245B for the regulated pool—complies with the pool safety standard to the extent the exemption does not apply.\n- 1 Homestay or assisted accommodation agreement means— (a) an agreement under which accommodation is provided at a person’s residence to a student who is enrolled to study or train at an educational institution in a State, if— (i) the student pays the person for the accommodation; and (ii) under the agreement, accommodation is also provided to a young child who is a dependant of the student; or (b) an agreement under which accommodation is provided to a person, free of charge, by a following entity at premises owned or operated by the entity— (i) a charity registered under the Collections Act 1966 ; (ii) a public sector entity; (iii) a local government.\n- (a) an agreement under which accommodation is provided at a person’s residence to a student who is enrolled to study or train at an educational institution in a State, if— (i) the student pays the person for the accommodation; and (ii) under the agreement, accommodation is also provided to a young child who is a dependant of the student; or\n- (i) the student pays the person for the accommodation; and\n- (ii) under the agreement, accommodation is also provided to a young child who is a dependant of the student; or\n- (b) an agreement under which accommodation is provided to a person, free of charge, by a following entity at premises owned or operated by the entity— (i) a charity registered under the Collections Act 1966 ; (ii) a public sector entity; (iii) a local government.\n- (i) a charity registered under the Collections Act 1966 ;\n- (ii) a public sector entity;\n- (iii) a local government.\n- 2 Paragraph 1 applies whether the agreement is— (a) wholly in writing, wholly oral or wholly implied; or (b) partly in a form mentioned in sub paragraph (a) and partly in 1 or both of the other forms.\n- (a) wholly in writing, wholly oral or wholly implied; or\n- (b) partly in a form mentioned in sub paragraph (a) and partly in 1 or both of the other forms.\n- 3 The term does not include an agreement between members of a family under which a member of the family gives to another member money or other valuable consideration for a right to occupy that other member’s residence.\n- (a) an agreement under which accommodation is provided at a person’s residence to a student who is enrolled to study or train at an educational institution in a State, if— (i) the student pays the person for the accommodation; and (ii) under the agreement, accommodation is also provided to a young child who is a dependant of the student; or\n- (i) the student pays the person for the accommodation; and\n- (ii) under the agreement, accommodation is also provided to a young child who is a dependant of the student; or\n- (b) an agreement under which accommodation is provided to a person, free of charge, by a following entity at premises owned or operated by the entity— (i) a charity registered under the Collections Act 1966 ; (ii) a public sector entity; (iii) a local government.\n- (i) a charity registered under the Collections Act 1966 ;\n- (ii) a public sector entity;\n- (iii) a local government.\n- (i) the student pays the person for the accommodation; and\n- (ii) under the agreement, accommodation is also provided to a young child who is a dependant of the student; or\n- (i) a charity registered under the Collections Act 1966 ;\n- (ii) a public sector entity;\n- (iii) a local government.\n- (a) wholly in writing, wholly oral or wholly implied; or\n- (b) partly in a form mentioned in sub paragraph (a) and partly in 1 or both of the other forms.\n- (a) the child has died; or\n- (b) the child has been deprived of air and the health or wellbeing of the child has been adversely affected.\n- (a) for a pool situated on common property or a common property lot under an Act mentioned in schedule 2 , definition owner , of a regulated pool, paragraphs (a) to (e) and for use by occupiers of a building subject to that Act—the earliest of the following days to happen— (i) if the building, or a part of the building, is sold and a pool safety certificate is not in effect for the pool at settlement under the contract of sale for the building or part—the day that is 90 days after the day of settlement; (ii) if an accommodation agreement is entered into for the building, or a part of the building, and a pool safety certificate is not in effect for the pool when the agreement is entered into—the day that is 90 days after the day the agreement is entered into; (iii) the day a pool safety certificate is first in effect for the pool; (iv) the day that is 5 years after the 2010 Act commencement day; or\n- (i) if the building, or a part of the building, is sold and a pool safety certificate is not in effect for the pool at settlement under the contract of sale for the building or part—the day that is 90 days after the day of settlement;\n- (ii) if an accommodation agreement is entered into for the building, or a part of the building, and a pool safety certificate is not in effect for the pool when the agreement is entered into—the day that is 90 days after the day the agreement is entered into;\n- (iii) the day a pool safety certificate is first in effect for the pool;\n- (iv) the day that is 5 years after the 2010 Act commencement day; or\n- (b) for a pool situated on a part of a building mentioned in paragraph (a) , other than a shared pool—the earliest of the following days to happen— (i) if the part of the building is sold and a pool safety certificate is not in effect for the pool at settlement under the contract of sale for the part—the day that is 90 days after the day of settlement; (ii) the day an accommodation agreement is entered into for the part of the building; (iii) the day a pool safety certificate is first in effect for the pool; (iv) the day that is 5 years after the 2010 Act commencement day; or\n- (i) if the part of the building is sold and a pool safety certificate is not in effect for the pool at settlement under the contract of sale for the part—the day that is 90 days after the day of settlement;\n- (ii) the day an accommodation agreement is entered into for the part of the building;\n- (iii) the day a pool safety certificate is first in effect for the pool;\n- (iv) the day that is 5 years after the 2010 Act commencement day; or\n- (c) for a pool situated on a moveable dwelling or the site in a moveable dwelling park where the dwelling is situated, or on a manufactured home in a residential park or on the site in the park where the manufactured home is situated—the earliest of the following days to happen— (i) if the moveable dwelling or manufactured home is sold and a pool safety certificate is not in effect for the pool at settlement under the contract of sale for the moveable dwelling or manufactured home—the day that is 90 days after the day of settlement; (ii) the day an accommodation agreement is entered into for the moveable dwelling or manufactured home; (iii) the day a pool safety certificate is first in effect for the pool; (iv) the day that is 5 years after the 2010 Act commencement day; or\n- (i) if the moveable dwelling or manufactured home is sold and a pool safety certificate is not in effect for the pool at settlement under the contract of sale for the moveable dwelling or manufactured home—the day that is 90 days after the day of settlement;\n- (ii) the day an accommodation agreement is entered into for the moveable dwelling or manufactured home;\n- (iii) the day a pool safety certificate is first in effect for the pool;\n- (iv) the day that is 5 years after the 2010 Act commencement day; or\n- (d) for a pool situated on a moveable dwelling park (other than on moveable dwelling premises on the park) or on the common areas of a residential park—the earliest of the following days to happen— (i) if the moveable dwelling park or residential park is sold and a pool safety certificate is not in effect for the pool at settlement under the contract of sale for the moveable dwelling park or residential park—the day that is 90 days after the day of settlement; (ii) if an accommodation agreement is entered into for any moveable dwelling situated on the moveable dwelling park, or any manufactured home situated in the residential park, and a pool safety certificate is not in effect for the pool when the agreement is entered into—the day that is 90 days after the day the agreement is entered into; (iii) the day a pool safety certificate is first in effect for the pool; (iv) the day that is 5 years after the 2010 Act commencement day; or\n- (i) if the moveable dwelling park or residential park is sold and a pool safety certificate is not in effect for the pool at settlement under the contract of sale for the moveable dwelling park or residential park—the day that is 90 days after the day of settlement;\n- (ii) if an accommodation agreement is entered into for any moveable dwelling situated on the moveable dwelling park, or any manufactured home situated in the residential park, and a pool safety certificate is not in effect for the pool when the agreement is entered into—the day that is 90 days after the day the agreement is entered into;\n- (iii) the day a pool safety certificate is first in effect for the pool;\n- (iv) the day that is 5 years after the 2010 Act commencement day; or\n- (e) if paragraphs (a) to (d) do not apply—the earliest of the following days to happen— (i) if the building on the regulated land where the pool is situated is sold and a pool safety certificate is not in effect for the pool at settlement under the contract of sale for the building—the day that is 90 days after the day of settlement; (ii) the day an accommodation agreement is entered into for the building; (iii) the day a pool safety certificate is first in effect for the pool; (iv) the day that is 5 years after the 2010 Act commencement day.\n- (i) if the building on the regulated land where the pool is situated is sold and a pool safety certificate is not in effect for the pool at settlement under the contract of sale for the building—the day that is 90 days after the day of settlement;\n- (ii) the day an accommodation agreement is entered into for the building;\n- (iii) the day a pool safety certificate is first in effect for the pool;\n- (iv) the day that is 5 years after the 2010 Act commencement day.\n- (i) if the building, or a part of the building, is sold and a pool safety certificate is not in effect for the pool at settlement under the contract of sale for the building or part—the day that is 90 days after the day of settlement;\n- (ii) if an accommodation agreement is entered into for the building, or a part of the building, and a pool safety certificate is not in effect for the pool when the agreement is entered into—the day that is 90 days after the day the agreement is entered into;\n- (iii) the day a pool safety certificate is first in effect for the pool;\n- (iv) the day that is 5 years after the 2010 Act commencement day; or\n- (i) if the part of the building is sold and a pool safety certificate is not in effect for the pool at settlement under the contract of sale for the part—the day that is 90 days after the day of settlement;\n- (ii) the day an accommodation agreement is entered into for the part of the building;\n- (iii) the day a pool safety certificate is first in effect for the pool;\n- (iv) the day that is 5 years after the 2010 Act commencement day; or\n- (i) if the moveable dwelling or manufactured home is sold and a pool safety certificate is not in effect for the pool at settlement under the contract of sale for the moveable dwelling or manufactured home—the day that is 90 days after the day of settlement;\n- (ii) the day an accommodation agreement is entered into for the moveable dwelling or manufactured home;\n- (iii) the day a pool safety certificate is first in effect for the pool;\n- (iv) the day that is 5 years after the 2010 Act commencement day; or\n- (i) if the moveable dwelling park or residential park is sold and a pool safety certificate is not in effect for the pool at settlement under the contract of sale for the moveable dwelling park or residential park—the day that is 90 days after the day of settlement;\n- (ii) if an accommodation agreement is entered into for any moveable dwelling situated on the moveable dwelling park, or any manufactured home situated in the residential park, and a pool safety certificate is not in effect for the pool when the agreement is entered into—the day that is 90 days after the day the agreement is entered into;\n- (iii) the day a pool safety certificate is first in effect for the pool;\n- (iv) the day that is 5 years after the 2010 Act commencement day; or\n- (i) if the building on the regulated land where the pool is situated is sold and a pool safety certificate is not in effect for the pool at settlement under the contract of sale for the building—the day that is 90 days after the day of settlement;\n- (ii) the day an accommodation agreement is entered into for the building;\n- (iii) the day a pool safety certificate is first in effect for the pool;\n- (iv) the day that is 5 years after the 2010 Act commencement day.\n- 1 Regulated land is land on which any of the following is constructed or is to be constructed— (a) a class 1, 2, 3 or 4 building; (b) a moveable dwelling park; (c) a residential park.\n- (a) a class 1, 2, 3 or 4 building;\n- (b) a moveable dwelling park;\n- (c) a residential park.\n- 2 The term includes land adjacent to the land and— (a) in the same ownership as the land; or (b) used in association with the land.\n- (a) in the same ownership as the land; or\n- (b) used in association with the land.\n- (a) a class 1, 2, 3 or 4 building;\n- (b) a moveable dwelling park;\n- (c) a residential park.\n- (a) in the same ownership as the land; or\n- (b) used in association with the land.\n- 1 If the residents of 2 or more dwellings constructed, or to be constructed, on regulated land have, or will have, a right to use a regulated pool situated on the land, the pool is a shared pool .\n- 2 For paragraph 1— (a) the resident of a dwelling is the person who is the owner or occupier of the dwelling or has a right to use the dwelling; and (b) a dwelling includes— (i) a moveable dwelling in a moveable dwelling park; and (ii) a manufactured home on a site in a residential park.\n- (a) the resident of a dwelling is the person who is the owner or occupier of the dwelling or has a right to use the dwelling; and\n- (b) a dwelling includes— (i) a moveable dwelling in a moveable dwelling park; and (ii) a manufactured home on a site in a residential park.\n- (i) a moveable dwelling in a moveable dwelling park; and\n- (ii) a manufactured home on a site in a residential park.\n- 3 The term includes a regulated pool situated on land on which a class 3 building is, or is to be, constructed.\n- (a) the resident of a dwelling is the person who is the owner or occupier of the dwelling or has a right to use the dwelling; and\n- (b) a dwelling includes— (i) a moveable dwelling in a moveable dwelling park; and (ii) a manufactured home on a site in a residential park.\n- (i) a moveable dwelling in a moveable dwelling park; and\n- (ii) a manufactured home on a site in a residential park.\n- (i) a moveable dwelling in a moveable dwelling park; and\n- (ii) a manufactured home on a site in a residential park.","sortOrder":416},{"sectionNumber":"sec.231B","sectionType":"section","heading":"What is a regulated pool","content":"### sec.231B What is a regulated pool\n\nA regulated pool —\nis a swimming pool situated on regulated land; and\nincludes the barriers for the pool.\nThe barriers for the pool include any of the following—\nthe fencing for the pool;\nthe walls of a building enclosing the pool;\nanother form of barrier mentioned or provided for in the pool safety standard.\nUnder QDC, part MP3.4, a canal, lake, river, creek, stream, pond, ocean or dam may, in particular circumstances, form part of a barrier.\nDespite subsection (1) , other than in part 2A a regulated pool does not include a swimming pool situated on either of the following if an approved pool safety management plan is in force for the pool—\ncommon property in a class 3 building, including a class 3 building that is to be constructed;\nland adjacent to land on which a class 3 building is, or is to be, constructed and that is—\nin the same ownership as the building; or\nused in association with the building.\nAlso, a regulated pool does not include a public pool.\nIn this section—\npublic pool means a swimming pool open to the public, whether or not on payment of money, and operated by a local government or other statutory body under the Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982 .\ns 231B ins 2010 No. 21 s 9\namd 2010 No. 35 s 13 ; 2011 No. 1 s 143 ; 2011 No. 27 s 215\n(sec.231B-ssec.1) A regulated pool — is a swimming pool situated on regulated land; and includes the barriers for the pool.\n(sec.231B-ssec.2) The barriers for the pool include any of the following— the fencing for the pool; the walls of a building enclosing the pool; another form of barrier mentioned or provided for in the pool safety standard. Under QDC, part MP3.4, a canal, lake, river, creek, stream, pond, ocean or dam may, in particular circumstances, form part of a barrier.\n(sec.231B-ssec.3) Despite subsection (1) , other than in part 2A a regulated pool does not include a swimming pool situated on either of the following if an approved pool safety management plan is in force for the pool— common property in a class 3 building, including a class 3 building that is to be constructed; land adjacent to land on which a class 3 building is, or is to be, constructed and that is— in the same ownership as the building; or used in association with the building.\n(sec.231B-ssec.4) Also, a regulated pool does not include a public pool.\n(sec.231B-ssec.5) In this section— public pool means a swimming pool open to the public, whether or not on payment of money, and operated by a local government or other statutory body under the Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982 .\n- (a) is a swimming pool situated on regulated land; and\n- (b) includes the barriers for the pool.\n- (a) the fencing for the pool;\n- (b) the walls of a building enclosing the pool;\n- (c) another form of barrier mentioned or provided for in the pool safety standard. Example— Under QDC, part MP3.4, a canal, lake, river, creek, stream, pond, ocean or dam may, in particular circumstances, form part of a barrier.\n- (a) common property in a class 3 building, including a class 3 building that is to be constructed;\n- (b) land adjacent to land on which a class 3 building is, or is to be, constructed and that is— (i) in the same ownership as the building; or (ii) used in association with the building.\n- (i) in the same ownership as the building; or\n- (ii) used in association with the building.\n- (i) in the same ownership as the building; or\n- (ii) used in association with the building.","sortOrder":417},{"sectionNumber":"sec.231C","sectionType":"section","heading":"What is a pool safety inspection function","content":"### sec.231C What is a pool safety inspection function\n\nA pool safety inspection function is doing any of the following—\ninspecting a regulated pool to decide whether to give a certificate (a pool safety certificate ) that states the pool is a complying pool;\ncarrying out minor repairs relating to a regulated pool arising from an inspection of the pool under paragraph (a) ;\nthe giving of a pool safety certificate for a regulated pool;\nthe giving of a nonconformity notice for a regulated pool.\ns 231C ins 2010 No. 21 s 9\n- (a) inspecting a regulated pool to decide whether to give a certificate (a pool safety certificate ) that states the pool is a complying pool;\n- (b) carrying out minor repairs relating to a regulated pool arising from an inspection of the pool under paragraph (a) ;\n- (c) the giving of a pool safety certificate for a regulated pool;\n- (d) the giving of a nonconformity notice for a regulated pool.","sortOrder":418},{"sectionNumber":"sec.231D","sectionType":"section","heading":"What is the pool safety standard","content":"### sec.231D What is the pool safety standard\n\nThe pool safety standard is—\nQDC, part MP3.4; and\nany other standard prescribed under a regulation for ensuring the safety of persons using a regulated pool.\nWithout limiting subsection (1) , a prescribed standard may provide for both or either of the following for the pool—\nthe form of a resuscitation sign and the way it must be displayed;\nthe requirements for devices used for recirculation of water in the pool.\ns 231D ins 2010 No. 21 s 9\n(sec.231D-ssec.1) The pool safety standard is— QDC, part MP3.4; and any other standard prescribed under a regulation for ensuring the safety of persons using a regulated pool.\n(sec.231D-ssec.2) Without limiting subsection (1) , a prescribed standard may provide for both or either of the following for the pool— the form of a resuscitation sign and the way it must be displayed; the requirements for devices used for recirculation of water in the pool.\n- (a) QDC, part MP3.4; and\n- (b) any other standard prescribed under a regulation for ensuring the safety of persons using a regulated pool.\n- (a) the form of a resuscitation sign and the way it must be displayed;\n- (b) the requirements for devices used for recirculation of water in the pool.","sortOrder":419},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Compliance with pool safety standard and other matters about pool safety","content":"# Compliance with pool safety standard and other matters about pool safety","sortOrder":420},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8-pt.2-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Compliance with pool safety standard","content":"## Compliance with pool safety standard","sortOrder":421},{"sectionNumber":"sec.232","sectionType":"section","heading":"Compliance with pool safety standard—regulated pool","content":"### sec.232 Compliance with pool safety standard—regulated pool\n\nThe owner of a regulated pool must ensure—\nthe pool complies with the pool safety standard for the pool; and\nall barriers for the pool are kept in good condition.\nMaximum penalty—165 penalty units.\nThis provision is an executive liability provision—see section 257 .\nHowever, if the regulated pool is in existence on the 2010 Act commencement day, subsection (1) (a) does not apply to the owner of the pool until the pool safety standard application day for the pool.\nFor the application of subsection (1) to particular pools constructed before the 2010 Act commencement day, see section 291 .\nAlso, if an exemption under division 3 or 4 is in effect for a regulated pool, subsection (1) (a) does not apply to the owner of the pool to the extent the exemption applies.\ns 232 ins 2003 No. 53 s 5\namd 2006 No. 36 s 26 ; 2010 No. 21 s 3 sch\nsub 2010 No. 35 s 14\namd 2013 No. 51 s 229 sch 1\n(sec.232-ssec.1) The owner of a regulated pool must ensure— the pool complies with the pool safety standard for the pool; and all barriers for the pool are kept in good condition. Maximum penalty—165 penalty units. This provision is an executive liability provision—see section 257 .\n(sec.232-ssec.2) However, if the regulated pool is in existence on the 2010 Act commencement day, subsection (1) (a) does not apply to the owner of the pool until the pool safety standard application day for the pool. For the application of subsection (1) to particular pools constructed before the 2010 Act commencement day, see section 291 .\n(sec.232-ssec.3) Also, if an exemption under division 3 or 4 is in effect for a regulated pool, subsection (1) (a) does not apply to the owner of the pool to the extent the exemption applies.\n- (a) the pool complies with the pool safety standard for the pool; and\n- (b) all barriers for the pool are kept in good condition.","sortOrder":422},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8-pt.2-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Requirements about constructing regulated pool","content":"## Requirements about constructing regulated pool","sortOrder":423},{"sectionNumber":"sec.233","sectionType":"section","heading":"Constructing regulated pool—requirement for warning sign","content":"### sec.233 Constructing regulated pool—requirement for warning sign\n\nThis section applies to each relevant person for a regulated pool, other than a portable swimming pool.\nThe relevant person must ensure that, before construction of the pool starts, a warning sign, complying with the requirements for a warning sign prescribed under a regulation, is displayed on the land on which the pool is situated in the way prescribed under a regulation.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nThe relevant person must ensure the warning sign is displayed until a building certifier has provided a certificate in the approved form stating the pool is a complying pool.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nIn this section—\nportable swimming pool means a swimming pool that is designed to be readily assembled by hand and moved from place to place.\nrelevant person , for a regulated pool, means—\nthe person who is or is to become the owner of the pool; or\nthe builder of the pool.\ns 233 ins 2003 No. 53 s 5\nsub 2010 No. 35 s 14\namd 2011 No. 27 s 233\n(sec.233-ssec.1) This section applies to each relevant person for a regulated pool, other than a portable swimming pool.\n(sec.233-ssec.2) The relevant person must ensure that, before construction of the pool starts, a warning sign, complying with the requirements for a warning sign prescribed under a regulation, is displayed on the land on which the pool is situated in the way prescribed under a regulation. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.233-ssec.3) The relevant person must ensure the warning sign is displayed until a building certifier has provided a certificate in the approved form stating the pool is a complying pool. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.233-ssec.4) In this section— portable swimming pool means a swimming pool that is designed to be readily assembled by hand and moved from place to place. relevant person , for a regulated pool, means— the person who is or is to become the owner of the pool; or the builder of the pool.\n- (a) the person who is or is to become the owner of the pool; or\n- (b) the builder of the pool.","sortOrder":424},{"sectionNumber":"sec.234","sectionType":"section","heading":"Constructing regulated pool—requirement for compliance with pool safety standard","content":"### sec.234 Constructing regulated pool—requirement for compliance with pool safety standard\n\nThis section applies to a person if—\na regulated pool has been constructed or is being constructed; and\nthe pool has not been filled with water to a depth of 300mm or more; and\nthe person—\nis, or is to become, the owner of the pool; or\nhas contracted with the owner to carry out the construction of the pool.\nThe person must, unless the person has a reasonable excuse, ensure that, before the pool is filled with water to a depth of 300mm or more, a building certifier has provided a certificate in the approved form stating the pool is a complying pool.\nMaximum penalty—165 penalty units.\ns 234 ins 2003 No. 53 s 5\nsub 2010 No. 35 s 14\n(sec.234-ssec.1) This section applies to a person if— a regulated pool has been constructed or is being constructed; and the pool has not been filled with water to a depth of 300mm or more; and the person— is, or is to become, the owner of the pool; or has contracted with the owner to carry out the construction of the pool.\n(sec.234-ssec.2) The person must, unless the person has a reasonable excuse, ensure that, before the pool is filled with water to a depth of 300mm or more, a building certifier has provided a certificate in the approved form stating the pool is a complying pool. Maximum penalty—165 penalty units.\n- (a) a regulated pool has been constructed or is being constructed; and\n- (b) the pool has not been filled with water to a depth of 300mm or more; and\n- (c) the person— (i) is, or is to become, the owner of the pool; or (ii) has contracted with the owner to carry out the construction of the pool.\n- (i) is, or is to become, the owner of the pool; or\n- (ii) has contracted with the owner to carry out the construction of the pool.\n- (i) is, or is to become, the owner of the pool; or\n- (ii) has contracted with the owner to carry out the construction of the pool.","sortOrder":425},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8-pt.2-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Exemptions from compliance with pool safety standard—disability","content":"## Exemptions from compliance with pool safety standard—disability","sortOrder":426},{"sectionNumber":"sec.235","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application for exemption—disability","content":"### sec.235 Application for exemption—disability\n\nA person may apply to the local government for an exemption under this division from complying with a part of the pool safety standard relating to barriers for a regulated pool if the person is—\nthe owner of the pool; or\nif the pool is still to be constructed—the person who is to be the owner of the pool.\ns 235 ins 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nsub 1998 No. 13 s 12\namd 2002 No. 77 s 166\nsub 2003 No. 53 s 6 ; 2010 No. 35 s 14\n- (a) the owner of the pool; or\n- (b) if the pool is still to be constructed—the person who is to be the owner of the pool.","sortOrder":427},{"sectionNumber":"sec.236","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirement for further information","content":"### sec.236 Requirement for further information\n\nThe local government may require the applicant to give the local government medical evidence to support the application.\ns 236 ins 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nsub 1998 No. 13 s 12 ; 2003 No. 53 s 6 ; 2010 No. 35 s 14","sortOrder":428},{"sectionNumber":"sec.237","sectionType":"section","heading":"Decision on application","content":"### sec.237 Decision on application\n\nThe local government must consider the application and, within 5 business days after the application is made—\ngrant the exemption; or\nrefuse to grant the exemption.\nThe local government may grant the exemption only if it is satisfied that—\na person with a disability is, or is to become, an occupier of land on which the regulated pool is situated; and\nit would be physically impracticable for the person, because of the person’s disability, to access the pool if it had barriers complying with the pool safety standard.\nThe local government may grant the exemption on the reasonable conditions it considers necessary or desirable to prevent a young child accessing the pool.\nIf the exemption is granted on conditions, the applicant must comply with each condition of the exemption.\nMaximum penalty for subsection (4) —165 penalty units.\nThe local government may only exempt a person from complying with a part of the pool safety standard to the extent reasonably necessary to allow a person mentioned in subsection (2) to access the pool.\ns 237 ins 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nsub 1998 No. 13 s 12\namd 2000 No. 4 s 94 sch\nsub 2003 No. 53 s 6 ; 2010 No. 35 s 14\n(sec.237-ssec.1) The local government must consider the application and, within 5 business days after the application is made— grant the exemption; or refuse to grant the exemption.\n(sec.237-ssec.2) The local government may grant the exemption only if it is satisfied that— a person with a disability is, or is to become, an occupier of land on which the regulated pool is situated; and it would be physically impracticable for the person, because of the person’s disability, to access the pool if it had barriers complying with the pool safety standard.\n(sec.237-ssec.3) The local government may grant the exemption on the reasonable conditions it considers necessary or desirable to prevent a young child accessing the pool.\n(sec.237-ssec.4) If the exemption is granted on conditions, the applicant must comply with each condition of the exemption. Maximum penalty for subsection (4) —165 penalty units.\n(sec.237-ssec.5) The local government may only exempt a person from complying with a part of the pool safety standard to the extent reasonably necessary to allow a person mentioned in subsection (2) to access the pool.\n- (a) grant the exemption; or\n- (b) refuse to grant the exemption.\n- (a) a person with a disability is, or is to become, an occupier of land on which the regulated pool is situated; and\n- (b) it would be physically impracticable for the person, because of the person’s disability, to access the pool if it had barriers complying with the pool safety standard.","sortOrder":429},{"sectionNumber":"sec.238","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notice of decision","content":"### sec.238 Notice of decision\n\nIf the local government decides to grant the exemption, it must give the applicant written notice of the exemption.\nIf the local government decides to refuse to grant the exemption or impose conditions on the exemption, the local government must give the applicant an information notice about the decision.\nFor rights of appeal to a development tribunal, see the Planning Act , section 229 .\ns 238 ins 2003 No. 53 s 6\nsub 2010 No. 35 s 14\namd 2016 No. 27 s 98\n(sec.238-ssec.1) If the local government decides to grant the exemption, it must give the applicant written notice of the exemption.\n(sec.238-ssec.2) If the local government decides to refuse to grant the exemption or impose conditions on the exemption, the local government must give the applicant an information notice about the decision. For rights of appeal to a development tribunal, see the Planning Act , section 229 .","sortOrder":430},{"sectionNumber":"sec.239","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notice of exemption to be given to QBCC commissioner","content":"### sec.239 Notice of exemption to be given to QBCC commissioner\n\nThe local government must give the QBCC commissioner notice of each exemption granted under this division.\nThe notice must—\nbe given to the QBCC commissioner within 10 business days after the exemption is granted; and\nstate the address, and real property description, of the land on which the regulated pool to which the exemption relates is situated.\ns 239 ins 2003 No. 53 s 6\namd 2006 No. 36 s 27A\nsub 2010 No. 35 s 14\namd 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1\n(sec.239-ssec.1) The local government must give the QBCC commissioner notice of each exemption granted under this division.\n(sec.239-ssec.2) The notice must— be given to the QBCC commissioner within 10 business days after the exemption is granted; and state the address, and real property description, of the land on which the regulated pool to which the exemption relates is situated.\n- (a) be given to the QBCC commissioner within 10 business days after the exemption is granted; and\n- (b) state the address, and real property description, of the land on which the regulated pool to which the exemption relates is situated.","sortOrder":431},{"sectionNumber":"sec.240","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of pool safety standard under exemption","content":"### sec.240 Application of pool safety standard under exemption\n\nIf the local government grants the exemption, the pool safety standard continues to apply for the regulated pool to the extent the exemption does not apply.\ns 240 ins 2003 No. 53 s 6\nsub 2010 No. 35 s 14","sortOrder":432},{"sectionNumber":"sec.241","sectionType":"section","heading":"When exemption ends","content":"### sec.241 When exemption ends\n\nThe exemption ends if—\nthe applicant stops being the owner of the regulated pool; or\nthe person because of whom the exemption was granted is no longer an occupier of the land on which the pool is situated; or\nit would no longer be physically impracticable for the person because of whom the exemption was granted to access the pool if it complied with the pool safety standard.\ns 241 ins 2003 No. 53 s 6\namd 2005 No. 14 s 2 sch ; 2006 No. 36 s 28 ; 2009 No. 36 s 872 sch 2\nsub 2010 No. 35 s 14\n- (a) the applicant stops being the owner of the regulated pool; or\n- (b) the person because of whom the exemption was granted is no longer an occupier of the land on which the pool is situated; or\n- (c) it would no longer be physically impracticable for the person because of whom the exemption was granted to access the pool if it complied with the pool safety standard.","sortOrder":433},{"sectionNumber":"sec.242","sectionType":"section","heading":"Local government may revoke exemption","content":"### sec.242 Local government may revoke exemption\n\nThis section applies if—\na local government has, under section 237 , granted an applicant an exemption; and\nthe local government is satisfied 1 or more of the following applies—\nthe decision on the application for the exemption was based on a false or misleading particular given by the applicant;\nthe exemption has ended under section 241 ;\nthe exemption was subject to conditions and there has been a contravention of a condition.\nThe local government must give the applicant a show cause notice inviting the applicant to show cause why the decision should not be revoked.\nAfter considering any representations made to it under the show cause notice, the local government may, by a further notice (a revocation notice ) given to the applicant, revoke the decision previously given.\nThe revocation notice must be, or be accompanied by, an information notice about the decision to give the notice and state—\nthat the applicant must ensure the pool has, around the pool, barriers complying with the pool safety standard; and\nthe day by which the applicant must comply with the notice.\nFor rights of appeal to a development tribunal, see the Planning Act , section 229 .\nThe applicant must comply with the revocation notice.\nMaximum penalty for subsection (5) —165 penalty units.\nIf the applicant fails to comply with the revocation notice, the failure is taken to be a failure to take action under the Local Government Act 2009 , section 142 or the City of Brisbane Act 2010 , section 132 .\nIn this section—\nshow cause notice means a show cause notice under section 247 (1) .\ns 242 ins 2003 No. 53 s 6\namd 2006 No. 36 s 29 ; 2009 No. 17 s 331 sch 1\nsub 2010 No. 35 s 14\namd 2012 No. 5 s 94 sch ; 2016 No. 27 s 99\n(sec.242-ssec.1) This section applies if— a local government has, under section 237 , granted an applicant an exemption; and the local government is satisfied 1 or more of the following applies— the decision on the application for the exemption was based on a false or misleading particular given by the applicant; the exemption has ended under section 241 ; the exemption was subject to conditions and there has been a contravention of a condition.\n(sec.242-ssec.2) The local government must give the applicant a show cause notice inviting the applicant to show cause why the decision should not be revoked.\n(sec.242-ssec.3) After considering any representations made to it under the show cause notice, the local government may, by a further notice (a revocation notice ) given to the applicant, revoke the decision previously given.\n(sec.242-ssec.4) The revocation notice must be, or be accompanied by, an information notice about the decision to give the notice and state— that the applicant must ensure the pool has, around the pool, barriers complying with the pool safety standard; and the day by which the applicant must comply with the notice. For rights of appeal to a development tribunal, see the Planning Act , section 229 .\n(sec.242-ssec.5) The applicant must comply with the revocation notice. Maximum penalty for subsection (5) —165 penalty units.\n(sec.242-ssec.6) If the applicant fails to comply with the revocation notice, the failure is taken to be a failure to take action under the Local Government Act 2009 , section 142 or the City of Brisbane Act 2010 , section 132 .\n(sec.242-ssec.7) In this section— show cause notice means a show cause notice under section 247 (1) .\n- (a) a local government has, under section 237 , granted an applicant an exemption; and\n- (b) the local government is satisfied 1 or more of the following applies— (i) the decision on the application for the exemption was based on a false or misleading particular given by the applicant; (ii) the exemption has ended under section 241 ; (iii) the exemption was subject to conditions and there has been a contravention of a condition.\n- (i) the decision on the application for the exemption was based on a false or misleading particular given by the applicant;\n- (ii) the exemption has ended under section 241 ;\n- (iii) the exemption was subject to conditions and there has been a contravention of a condition.\n- (i) the decision on the application for the exemption was based on a false or misleading particular given by the applicant;\n- (ii) the exemption has ended under section 241 ;\n- (iii) the exemption was subject to conditions and there has been a contravention of a condition.\n- (a) that the applicant must ensure the pool has, around the pool, barriers complying with the pool safety standard; and\n- (b) the day by which the applicant must comply with the notice.","sortOrder":434},{"sectionNumber":"sec.243","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notice of revocation to be given to QBCC commissioner","content":"### sec.243 Notice of revocation to be given to QBCC commissioner\n\nIf the local government gives a person a revocation notice, the local government must give the QBCC commissioner notice of the revocation notice.\nThe notice must—\nbe given to the commissioner within 10 business days after the revocation notice is given; and\nstate—\nthe day the revocation notice was given; and\nthe address, and real property description, of the land on which the regulated pool to which the revocation notice relates is situated.\ns 243 ins 2006 No. 36 s 30\namd 2009 No. 36 s 872 sch 2 ; 2010 No. 21 s 3 sch\nsub 2010 No. 35 s 14\namd 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1\n(sec.243-ssec.1) If the local government gives a person a revocation notice, the local government must give the QBCC commissioner notice of the revocation notice.\n(sec.243-ssec.2) The notice must— be given to the commissioner within 10 business days after the revocation notice is given; and state— the day the revocation notice was given; and the address, and real property description, of the land on which the regulated pool to which the revocation notice relates is situated.\n- (a) be given to the commissioner within 10 business days after the revocation notice is given; and\n- (b) state— (i) the day the revocation notice was given; and (ii) the address, and real property description, of the land on which the regulated pool to which the revocation notice relates is situated.\n- (i) the day the revocation notice was given; and\n- (ii) the address, and real property description, of the land on which the regulated pool to which the revocation notice relates is situated.\n- (i) the day the revocation notice was given; and\n- (ii) the address, and real property description, of the land on which the regulated pool to which the revocation notice relates is situated.","sortOrder":435},{"sectionNumber":"sec.244","sectionType":"section","heading":"Keeping copy of exemption","content":"### sec.244 Keeping copy of exemption\n\nThe local government must keep a copy of each exemption it grants under this division.\nThe local government must—\nkeep the copy while the exemption is still in force and for at least 5 years after the exemption is no longer in force; and\nmake the copy available for inspection and purchase as if it were a document that, under the Planning Act , the local government must make available for inspection and purchase.\ns 244 ins 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nsub 1998 No. 13 s 12\namd 2002 No. 7 s 5 ; 2003 No. 53 s 7 ; 2006 No. 36 s 31\nsub 2010 No. 35 s 14\namd 2016 No. 27 s 100\n(sec.244-ssec.1) The local government must keep a copy of each exemption it grants under this division.\n(sec.244-ssec.2) The local government must— keep the copy while the exemption is still in force and for at least 5 years after the exemption is no longer in force; and make the copy available for inspection and purchase as if it were a document that, under the Planning Act , the local government must make available for inspection and purchase.\n- (a) keep the copy while the exemption is still in force and for at least 5 years after the exemption is no longer in force; and\n- (b) make the copy available for inspection and purchase as if it were a document that, under the Planning Act , the local government must make available for inspection and purchase.","sortOrder":436},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8-pt.2-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Exemptions from compliance with pool safety standard—impracticality","content":"## Exemptions from compliance with pool safety standard—impracticality","sortOrder":437},{"sectionNumber":"sec.245","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application for exemption—compliance impracticable","content":"### sec.245 Application for exemption—compliance impracticable\n\nThe owner of a regulated pool may apply to the local government for an exemption under this division from complying with a part of the pool safety standard relating to barriers for the regulated pool.\nThe application must be accompanied by enough details to—\nidentify the part of the pool safety standard for which the owner is seeking the exemption; and\nshow compliance with the part of the pool safety standard is not practicable.\ns 245 ins 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nsub 1998 No. 13 s 12 ; 2010 No. 35 s 14\n(sec.245-ssec.1) The owner of a regulated pool may apply to the local government for an exemption under this division from complying with a part of the pool safety standard relating to barriers for the regulated pool.\n(sec.245-ssec.2) The application must be accompanied by enough details to— identify the part of the pool safety standard for which the owner is seeking the exemption; and show compliance with the part of the pool safety standard is not practicable.\n- (a) identify the part of the pool safety standard for which the owner is seeking the exemption; and\n- (b) show compliance with the part of the pool safety standard is not practicable.","sortOrder":438},{"sectionNumber":"sec.245A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirement for further information","content":"### sec.245A Requirement for further information\n\nThe local government may require the owner to give the local government further information to establish that compliance with the part of the pool safety standard is not practicable.\ns 245A ins 2010 No. 35 s 14","sortOrder":439},{"sectionNumber":"sec.245B","sectionType":"section","heading":"Decision on application","content":"### sec.245B Decision on application\n\nThe local government must consider the application and decide to—\ngrant the exemption; or\nrefuse to grant the exemption.\nIn deciding the application, the local government may consider the following—\nwhether compliance with the part of the pool safety standard may require the owner to—\nmove or demolish a building or part of a building; or\nchange the location or size of the regulated pool; or\nremove vegetation protected from removal under an Act or a local law;\nthe cost of the barriers or work required to ensure the pool complies with the part of the pool safety standard, having regard to the nature of any existing barriers for the pool;\nother matters the local government considers relevant.\nThe local government may grant the exemption on the reasonable conditions it considers necessary or desirable to prevent a young child accessing the pool.\nIf the exemption is granted on conditions, the owner of the regulated pool must comply with each condition of the exemption.\nMaximum penalty for subsection (4) —165 penalty units.\nThis provision is an executive liability provision—see section 257 .\nThe local government may only exempt a person from complying with a part of the pool safety standard to the extent reasonably necessary in the circumstances to overcome the impracticality associated with compliance with the part.\nThe local government is taken to have refused to grant the exemption if the local government does not decide the application within the decision period.\ns 245B ins 2010 No. 35 s 14\namd 2013 No. 51 s 229 sch 1\n(sec.245B-ssec.1) The local government must consider the application and decide to— grant the exemption; or refuse to grant the exemption.\n(sec.245B-ssec.2) In deciding the application, the local government may consider the following— whether compliance with the part of the pool safety standard may require the owner to— move or demolish a building or part of a building; or change the location or size of the regulated pool; or remove vegetation protected from removal under an Act or a local law; the cost of the barriers or work required to ensure the pool complies with the part of the pool safety standard, having regard to the nature of any existing barriers for the pool; other matters the local government considers relevant.\n(sec.245B-ssec.3) The local government may grant the exemption on the reasonable conditions it considers necessary or desirable to prevent a young child accessing the pool.\n(sec.245B-ssec.4) If the exemption is granted on conditions, the owner of the regulated pool must comply with each condition of the exemption. Maximum penalty for subsection (4) —165 penalty units. This provision is an executive liability provision—see section 257 .\n(sec.245B-ssec.5) The local government may only exempt a person from complying with a part of the pool safety standard to the extent reasonably necessary in the circumstances to overcome the impracticality associated with compliance with the part.\n(sec.245B-ssec.6) The local government is taken to have refused to grant the exemption if the local government does not decide the application within the decision period.\n- (a) grant the exemption; or\n- (b) refuse to grant the exemption.\n- (a) whether compliance with the part of the pool safety standard may require the owner to— (i) move or demolish a building or part of a building; or (ii) change the location or size of the regulated pool; or (iii) remove vegetation protected from removal under an Act or a local law;\n- (i) move or demolish a building or part of a building; or\n- (ii) change the location or size of the regulated pool; or\n- (iii) remove vegetation protected from removal under an Act or a local law;\n- (b) the cost of the barriers or work required to ensure the pool complies with the part of the pool safety standard, having regard to the nature of any existing barriers for the pool;\n- (c) other matters the local government considers relevant.\n- (i) move or demolish a building or part of a building; or\n- (ii) change the location or size of the regulated pool; or\n- (iii) remove vegetation protected from removal under an Act or a local law;","sortOrder":440},{"sectionNumber":"sec.245C","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notice of decision and application of pool safety standard under exemption","content":"### sec.245C Notice of decision and application of pool safety standard under exemption\n\nIf the local government decides to grant an exemption under this division the local government must give the applicant written notice of the exemption.\nIf the local government decides to refuse to grant the exemption or impose conditions on the exemption, or the application is taken to be refused under section 245B (6) , the local government must give the applicant an information notice about the decision.\nFor rights of appeal to a development tribunal, see the Planning Act , section 229 .\nIf the local government grants an exemption for a regulated pool under this division, the pool safety standard continues to apply for the pool to the extent the exemption does not apply.\ns 245C ins 2010 No. 35 s 14\namd 2016 No. 27 s 101\n(sec.245C-ssec.1) If the local government decides to grant an exemption under this division the local government must give the applicant written notice of the exemption.\n(sec.245C-ssec.2) If the local government decides to refuse to grant the exemption or impose conditions on the exemption, or the application is taken to be refused under section 245B (6) , the local government must give the applicant an information notice about the decision. For rights of appeal to a development tribunal, see the Planning Act , section 229 .\n(sec.245C-ssec.3) If the local government grants an exemption for a regulated pool under this division, the pool safety standard continues to apply for the pool to the extent the exemption does not apply.","sortOrder":441},{"sectionNumber":"sec.245D","sectionType":"section","heading":"Continuation of exemption","content":"### sec.245D Continuation of exemption\n\nAn exemption for a regulated pool under this division continues to apply to the pool unless the exemption is revoked under subdivision 2 .\nIf the exemption is granted on conditions, the conditions are binding on the successors in title to the owner of the regulated pool to whom the exemption was granted.\ns 245D ins 2010 No. 35 s 14\n(sec.245D-ssec.1) An exemption for a regulated pool under this division continues to apply to the pool unless the exemption is revoked under subdivision 2 .\n(sec.245D-ssec.2) If the exemption is granted on conditions, the conditions are binding on the successors in title to the owner of the regulated pool to whom the exemption was granted.","sortOrder":442},{"sectionNumber":"sec.245E","sectionType":"section","heading":"Local government may revoke exemption","content":"### sec.245E Local government may revoke exemption\n\nThis section applies if—\nthe local government has, under this division, granted an exemption; and\nthe local government is satisfied 1 or more of the following applies—\nthe decision on the application for the exemption was based on a false or misleading particular given in the application;\nthe exemption was subject to conditions and there has been a contravention of a condition.\nThe local government must give the owner of the regulated pool a show cause notice inviting the owner to show cause why the decision should not be revoked.\nAfter considering any representations made to it under the show cause notice, the local government may, by a further notice (a revocation notice ) given to the owner, revoke the decision previously given.\nThe revocation notice must be, or be accompanied by, an information notice about the decision to give the notice and state—\nthat the owner must ensure the pool has, around the pool, barriers complying with the pool safety standard; and\nthe day by which the owner must comply with the notice.\nFor rights of appeal to a development tribunal, see the Planning Act , section 229 .\nThe owner must comply with the revocation notice.\nMaximum penalty for subsection (5) —165 penalty units.\nIn this section—\nshow cause notice means a show cause notice under section 247 (1) .\ns 245E ins 2010 No. 35 s 14\namd 2016 No. 27 s 102\n(sec.245E-ssec.1) This section applies if— the local government has, under this division, granted an exemption; and the local government is satisfied 1 or more of the following applies— the decision on the application for the exemption was based on a false or misleading particular given in the application; the exemption was subject to conditions and there has been a contravention of a condition.\n(sec.245E-ssec.2) The local government must give the owner of the regulated pool a show cause notice inviting the owner to show cause why the decision should not be revoked.\n(sec.245E-ssec.3) After considering any representations made to it under the show cause notice, the local government may, by a further notice (a revocation notice ) given to the owner, revoke the decision previously given.\n(sec.245E-ssec.4) The revocation notice must be, or be accompanied by, an information notice about the decision to give the notice and state— that the owner must ensure the pool has, around the pool, barriers complying with the pool safety standard; and the day by which the owner must comply with the notice. For rights of appeal to a development tribunal, see the Planning Act , section 229 .\n(sec.245E-ssec.5) The owner must comply with the revocation notice. Maximum penalty for subsection (5) —165 penalty units.\n(sec.245E-ssec.6) In this section— show cause notice means a show cause notice under section 247 (1) .\n- (a) the local government has, under this division, granted an exemption; and\n- (b) the local government is satisfied 1 or more of the following applies— (i) the decision on the application for the exemption was based on a false or misleading particular given in the application; (ii) the exemption was subject to conditions and there has been a contravention of a condition.\n- (i) the decision on the application for the exemption was based on a false or misleading particular given in the application;\n- (ii) the exemption was subject to conditions and there has been a contravention of a condition.\n- (i) the decision on the application for the exemption was based on a false or misleading particular given in the application;\n- (ii) the exemption was subject to conditions and there has been a contravention of a condition.\n- (a) that the owner must ensure the pool has, around the pool, barriers complying with the pool safety standard; and\n- (b) the day by which the owner must comply with the notice.","sortOrder":443},{"sectionNumber":"sec.245F","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notice of exemption or revocation to be given to QBCC commissioner","content":"### sec.245F Notice of exemption or revocation to be given to QBCC commissioner\n\nThe local government must give the QBCC commissioner notice of each exemption granted under this division.\nIf the local government gives a person a revocation notice, the local government must give the commissioner notice of the revocation notice.\nA notice under subsection (1) or (2) must—\nbe given to the commissioner within 10 business days after the exemption is granted or revocation notice is given; and\nstate all of the following—\nthe address, and real property description, of the land on which the regulated pool to which the exemption or revocation notice relates is situated;\nfor a notice about a revocation notice—the day the revocation notice was given.\ns 245F ins 2010 No. 35 s 14\namd 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1\n(sec.245F-ssec.1) The local government must give the QBCC commissioner notice of each exemption granted under this division.\n(sec.245F-ssec.2) If the local government gives a person a revocation notice, the local government must give the commissioner notice of the revocation notice.\n(sec.245F-ssec.3) A notice under subsection (1) or (2) must— be given to the commissioner within 10 business days after the exemption is granted or revocation notice is given; and state all of the following— the address, and real property description, of the land on which the regulated pool to which the exemption or revocation notice relates is situated; for a notice about a revocation notice—the day the revocation notice was given.\n- (a) be given to the commissioner within 10 business days after the exemption is granted or revocation notice is given; and\n- (b) state all of the following— (i) the address, and real property description, of the land on which the regulated pool to which the exemption or revocation notice relates is situated; (ii) for a notice about a revocation notice—the day the revocation notice was given.\n- (i) the address, and real property description, of the land on which the regulated pool to which the exemption or revocation notice relates is situated;\n- (ii) for a notice about a revocation notice—the day the revocation notice was given.\n- (i) the address, and real property description, of the land on which the regulated pool to which the exemption or revocation notice relates is situated;\n- (ii) for a notice about a revocation notice—the day the revocation notice was given.","sortOrder":444},{"sectionNumber":"sec.245FA","sectionType":"section","heading":"Keeping copy of exemption","content":"### sec.245FA Keeping copy of exemption\n\nThe local government must keep a copy of each exemption it grants under this division.\nThe local government must—\nkeep the copy while the exemption is still in force and for at least 5 years after the exemption is no longer in force; and\nmake the copy available for inspection and purchase as if it were a document that, under the Planning Act , the local government must make available for inspection and purchase.\ns 245FA ins 2010 No. 35 s 14\namd 2016 No. 27 s 103\n(sec.245FA-ssec.1) The local government must keep a copy of each exemption it grants under this division.\n(sec.245FA-ssec.2) The local government must— keep the copy while the exemption is still in force and for at least 5 years after the exemption is no longer in force; and make the copy available for inspection and purchase as if it were a document that, under the Planning Act , the local government must make available for inspection and purchase.\n- (a) keep the copy while the exemption is still in force and for at least 5 years after the exemption is no longer in force; and\n- (b) make the copy available for inspection and purchase as if it were a document that, under the Planning Act , the local government must make available for inspection and purchase.","sortOrder":445},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8-pt.2-div.5","sectionType":"division","heading":"Reporting, and giving notice of, pool immersion incidents","content":"## Reporting, and giving notice of, pool immersion incidents","sortOrder":446},{"sectionNumber":"sec.245G","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirement to report pool immersion incident","content":"### sec.245G Requirement to report pool immersion incident\n\nA person in charge of a hospital must, under subsection (2) , unless the person has a reasonable excuse, notify the chief executive (health) if an examination of a young child by a doctor in the hospital indicates that the child has been involved in a pool immersion incident.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nThe notice must—\nbe given to the chief executive (health) within 5 business days after the examination happened; and\ninclude the following information to the extent the person has it—\nthe name and date of birth of the young child;\nthe day the examination happened;\nthe address of the child’s parents;\nthe address where the pool immersion incident happened.\nThe notice may include other information about the pool immersion incident the person in charge of the hospital considers relevant.\nIn this section—\nperson in charge , of a hospital, means—\nfor a public sector hospital under the Hospital and Health Boards Act 2011 —the person responsible for the day-to-day operation and control of the hospital; or\nfor a private health facility under the Private Health Facilities Act 1999 —the licensee of the private health facility.\ns 245G ins 2010 No. 35 s 14\namd 2011 No. 32 s 332 sch 1 pt 2 (amd 2012 No. 9 s 47 )\n(sec.245G-ssec.1) A person in charge of a hospital must, under subsection (2) , unless the person has a reasonable excuse, notify the chief executive (health) if an examination of a young child by a doctor in the hospital indicates that the child has been involved in a pool immersion incident. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.245G-ssec.2) The notice must— be given to the chief executive (health) within 5 business days after the examination happened; and include the following information to the extent the person has it— the name and date of birth of the young child; the day the examination happened; the address of the child’s parents; the address where the pool immersion incident happened.\n(sec.245G-ssec.3) The notice may include other information about the pool immersion incident the person in charge of the hospital considers relevant.\n(sec.245G-ssec.4) In this section— person in charge , of a hospital, means— for a public sector hospital under the Hospital and Health Boards Act 2011 —the person responsible for the day-to-day operation and control of the hospital; or for a private health facility under the Private Health Facilities Act 1999 —the licensee of the private health facility.\n- (a) be given to the chief executive (health) within 5 business days after the examination happened; and\n- (b) include the following information to the extent the person has it— (i) the name and date of birth of the young child; (ii) the day the examination happened; (iii) the address of the child’s parents; (iv) the address where the pool immersion incident happened.\n- (i) the name and date of birth of the young child;\n- (ii) the day the examination happened;\n- (iii) the address of the child’s parents;\n- (iv) the address where the pool immersion incident happened.\n- (i) the name and date of birth of the young child;\n- (ii) the day the examination happened;\n- (iii) the address of the child’s parents;\n- (iv) the address where the pool immersion incident happened.\n- (a) for a public sector hospital under the Hospital and Health Boards Act 2011 —the person responsible for the day-to-day operation and control of the hospital; or\n- (b) for a private health facility under the Private Health Facilities Act 1999 —the licensee of the private health facility.","sortOrder":447},{"sectionNumber":"sec.245H","sectionType":"section","heading":"Disclosure of information about pool immersion incident","content":"### sec.245H Disclosure of information about pool immersion incident\n\nThis section applies if a health professional reasonably believes that a young child has been involved in a pool immersion incident.\nThe health professional may give the chief executive (health) any relevant information about the young child’s condition and the incident.\nThe health professional is not liable, civilly, criminally, or under an administrative process, for giving the information under subsection (2) .\nAlso, merely because the health professional gives the information, the health professional can not be held to have—\nbreached any code of professional etiquette or ethics; or\ndeparted from the accepted standards of professional conduct.\nWithout limiting subsection (3) or (4) , if the health professional would otherwise be required to maintain confidentiality about the information under an Act, oath or rule of law or practice, the health professional—\ndoes not contravene the Act , oath or rule of law or practice by giving the information; and\nis not liable to disciplinary action for giving the information.\nIn this section—\nhealth professional means any of the following—\na person who is a health professional under the Hospital and Health Boards Act 2011 ;\nan ambulance officer under the Ambulance Service Act 1991 ;\nanother person prescribed under a regulation for this section who, as part of the person’s profession or occupation, performs functions relating to the health of others.\ns 245H ins 2010 No. 35 s 14\namd 2012 No. 3 s 132 sch ; 2011 No. 32 s 332 sch 1 pt 2 (amd 2012 No. 9 s 47 )\n(sec.245H-ssec.1) This section applies if a health professional reasonably believes that a young child has been involved in a pool immersion incident.\n(sec.245H-ssec.2) The health professional may give the chief executive (health) any relevant information about the young child’s condition and the incident.\n(sec.245H-ssec.3) The health professional is not liable, civilly, criminally, or under an administrative process, for giving the information under subsection (2) .\n(sec.245H-ssec.4) Also, merely because the health professional gives the information, the health professional can not be held to have— breached any code of professional etiquette or ethics; or departed from the accepted standards of professional conduct.\n(sec.245H-ssec.5) Without limiting subsection (3) or (4) , if the health professional would otherwise be required to maintain confidentiality about the information under an Act, oath or rule of law or practice, the health professional— does not contravene the Act , oath or rule of law or practice by giving the information; and is not liable to disciplinary action for giving the information.\n(sec.245H-ssec.6) In this section— health professional means any of the following— a person who is a health professional under the Hospital and Health Boards Act 2011 ; an ambulance officer under the Ambulance Service Act 1991 ; another person prescribed under a regulation for this section who, as part of the person’s profession or occupation, performs functions relating to the health of others.\n- (a) breached any code of professional etiquette or ethics; or\n- (b) departed from the accepted standards of professional conduct.\n- (a) does not contravene the Act , oath or rule of law or practice by giving the information; and\n- (b) is not liable to disciplinary action for giving the information.\n- (a) a person who is a health professional under the Hospital and Health Boards Act 2011 ;\n- (b) an ambulance officer under the Ambulance Service Act 1991 ;\n- (c) another person prescribed under a regulation for this section who, as part of the person’s profession or occupation, performs functions relating to the health of others.","sortOrder":448},{"sectionNumber":"sec.245I","sectionType":"section","heading":"Giving notice of pool immersion incidents","content":"### sec.245I Giving notice of pool immersion incidents\n\nIf the chief executive (health) receives a pool immersion notice, the chief executive (health) must, within 5 business days after receiving it, give notice of the pool immersion incident to which it relates to—\nthe QBCC commissioner; and\nthe local government for the area in which the incident happened; and\nthe family and child commissioner.\nHowever, if the chief executive (health) receives more than 1 pool immersion notice about the same pool immersion incident, the chief executive (health) need only give notice under subsection (1) for the first pool immersion notice received about the incident.\nThe notice given under subsection (1) must state the information included in the pool immersion notice.\nIn this section—\nfamily and child commissioner means the principal commissioner under the Family and Child Commission Act 2014 .\npool immersion notice means notice of a pool immersion incident given to the chief executive (health) under—\nthe Ambulance Service Act 1991 , section 23 ; or\nsection 245G .\ns 245I ins 2010 No. 35 s 14\namd 2014 No. 27 s 52 sch 1 pt 2 ; 2014 No. 56 s 28\n(sec.245I-ssec.1) If the chief executive (health) receives a pool immersion notice, the chief executive (health) must, within 5 business days after receiving it, give notice of the pool immersion incident to which it relates to— the QBCC commissioner; and the local government for the area in which the incident happened; and the family and child commissioner.\n(sec.245I-ssec.2) However, if the chief executive (health) receives more than 1 pool immersion notice about the same pool immersion incident, the chief executive (health) need only give notice under subsection (1) for the first pool immersion notice received about the incident.\n(sec.245I-ssec.3) The notice given under subsection (1) must state the information included in the pool immersion notice.\n(sec.245I-ssec.4) In this section— family and child commissioner means the principal commissioner under the Family and Child Commission Act 2014 . pool immersion notice means notice of a pool immersion incident given to the chief executive (health) under— the Ambulance Service Act 1991 , section 23 ; or section 245G .\n- (a) the QBCC commissioner; and\n- (b) the local government for the area in which the incident happened; and\n- (c) the family and child commissioner.\n- (a) the Ambulance Service Act 1991 , section 23 ; or\n- (b) section 245G .","sortOrder":449},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8-pt.2-div.6","sectionType":"division","heading":"Pool safety management plans for particular pools","content":"## Pool safety management plans for particular pools","sortOrder":450},{"sectionNumber":"sec.245J","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of div 6","content":"### sec.245J Application of div 6\n\nThis division applies to the owner of a swimming pool that is situated on—\ncommon property in a class 3 building, including a class 3 building that is to be constructed; or\nland adjacent to land on which a class 3 building is, or is to be, constructed and that is—\nin the same ownership as the building; or\nused in association with the building.\ns 245J ins 2010 No. 35 s 14\nsub 2011 No. 1 s 144\n- (a) common property in a class 3 building, including a class 3 building that is to be constructed; or\n- (b) land adjacent to land on which a class 3 building is, or is to be, constructed and that is— (i) in the same ownership as the building; or (ii) used in association with the building.\n- (i) in the same ownership as the building; or\n- (ii) used in association with the building.\n- (i) in the same ownership as the building; or\n- (ii) used in association with the building.","sortOrder":451},{"sectionNumber":"sec.245K","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirement to have pool safety management plan","content":"### sec.245K Requirement to have pool safety management plan\n\nThe owner must, by the day that is 6 months after the 2010 Act commencement day, have a plan (a pool safety management plan ) approved under this division for the swimming pool, unless a pool safety certificate is in effect for the pool.\nMaximum penalty—165 penalty units.\ns 245K ins 2010 No. 35 s 14","sortOrder":452},{"sectionNumber":"sec.245L","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirement to comply with approved pool safety management plan","content":"### sec.245L Requirement to comply with approved pool safety management plan\n\nIf the owner has an approved pool safety management plan for the swimming pool, the owner must comply with the plan.\nMaximum penalty—165 penalty units.\nThis provision is an executive liability provision—see section 257 .\ns 245L ins 2010 No. 35 s 14\namd 2013 No. 51 s 229 sch 1 ; 2014 No. 56 s 28","sortOrder":453},{"sectionNumber":"sec.245M","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application for approval","content":"### sec.245M Application for approval\n\nThe owner must apply to the QBCC commissioner for approval of its pool safety management plan for the swimming pool.\nThe application must—\nbe in the approved form; and\nbe accompanied by—\nthe proposed pool safety management plan; and\nthe fee prescribed under a regulation.\nThe proposed pool safety management plan must include details of the measures (the pool safety measures ) the owner intends to implement under the plan to appropriately provide for the safety of young children in and around the pool, including, for example, providing for an on-site lifeguard for the pool.\ns 245M ins 2010 No. 35 s 14\namd 2011 No. 1 s 145 ; 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1\n(sec.245M-ssec.1) The owner must apply to the QBCC commissioner for approval of its pool safety management plan for the swimming pool.\n(sec.245M-ssec.2) The application must— be in the approved form; and be accompanied by— the proposed pool safety management plan; and the fee prescribed under a regulation.\n(sec.245M-ssec.3) The proposed pool safety management plan must include details of the measures (the pool safety measures ) the owner intends to implement under the plan to appropriately provide for the safety of young children in and around the pool, including, for example, providing for an on-site lifeguard for the pool.\n- (a) be in the approved form; and\n- (b) be accompanied by— (i) the proposed pool safety management plan; and (ii) the fee prescribed under a regulation.\n- (i) the proposed pool safety management plan; and\n- (ii) the fee prescribed under a regulation.\n- (i) the proposed pool safety management plan; and\n- (ii) the fee prescribed under a regulation.","sortOrder":454},{"sectionNumber":"sec.245N","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirement for further information","content":"### sec.245N Requirement for further information\n\nThe QBCC commissioner may, by notice given to the owner, require the owner to give the commissioner further information about the pool safety management plan, including, for example, information about the pool safety measures under the plan.\ns 245N ins 2010 No. 35 s 14\namd 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1","sortOrder":455},{"sectionNumber":"sec.245O","sectionType":"section","heading":"Decision on application","content":"### sec.245O Decision on application\n\nThe QBCC commissioner must consider the application and, within 20 business days after receiving it, decide to—\napprove the pool safety management plan; or\nrefuse to approve the plan.\nIn deciding the application, the commissioner must have regard to—\nthe pool safety management plan and any information about the plan given to the commissioner under section 245N ; and\nthe guidelines, if any, made by the commissioner about preparing a pool safety management plan.\nThe commissioner must not approve the pool safety management plan unless satisfied the pool safety measures under the plan appropriately provide for the safety of young children in and around the pool.\nWithin 5 business days after deciding the application, the commissioner must give the owner—\nif the decision is to approve the pool safety management plan—notice of the approval; or\nif the decision is to refuse to approve the pool safety management plan—an information notice about the decision.\nFor reviews of the decision, see the QBCC Act , part 7 , division 3 .\ns 245O ins 2010 No. 35 s 14\namd 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1 ; 2022 No. 11 s 14\n(sec.245O-ssec.1) The QBCC commissioner must consider the application and, within 20 business days after receiving it, decide to— approve the pool safety management plan; or refuse to approve the plan.\n(sec.245O-ssec.2) In deciding the application, the commissioner must have regard to— the pool safety management plan and any information about the plan given to the commissioner under section 245N ; and the guidelines, if any, made by the commissioner about preparing a pool safety management plan.\n(sec.245O-ssec.3) The commissioner must not approve the pool safety management plan unless satisfied the pool safety measures under the plan appropriately provide for the safety of young children in and around the pool.\n(sec.245O-ssec.4) Within 5 business days after deciding the application, the commissioner must give the owner— if the decision is to approve the pool safety management plan—notice of the approval; or if the decision is to refuse to approve the pool safety management plan—an information notice about the decision. For reviews of the decision, see the QBCC Act , part 7 , division 3 .\n- (a) approve the pool safety management plan; or\n- (b) refuse to approve the plan.\n- (a) the pool safety management plan and any information about the plan given to the commissioner under section 245N ; and\n- (b) the guidelines, if any, made by the commissioner about preparing a pool safety management plan.\n- (a) if the decision is to approve the pool safety management plan—notice of the approval; or\n- (b) if the decision is to refuse to approve the pool safety management plan—an information notice about the decision.","sortOrder":456},{"sectionNumber":"sec.245P","sectionType":"section","heading":"Duration of plan","content":"### sec.245P Duration of plan\n\nAn approved pool safety management plan has effect for 1 year after the day it is approved, unless it is sooner cancelled under this division.\ns 245P ins 2010 No. 35 s 14","sortOrder":457},{"sectionNumber":"sec.245Q","sectionType":"section","heading":"Cancellation or amendment","content":"### sec.245Q Cancellation or amendment\n\nThis section applies if the QBCC commissioner is satisfied the pool safety measures under the owner’s approved pool safety management plan no longer appropriately provide for the safety of young children in and around the pool.\nThe commissioner may, by notice given to the owner—\ncancel the approval for the plan; or\nrequire the owner to amend the plan in the way stated in the notice.\nHowever, before acting under subsection (2) , the commissioner must—\ngive the owner a notice (a show cause notice ) stating each of the following—\nthe proposed action the commissioner is considering taking under subsection (2) ;\nthe grounds for taking the proposed action;\nthe facts and circumstances forming the basis for the grounds;\nif the proposed action is to require the owner to amend the plan—the proposed amendment;\nthat the owner may, within a stated period (the show cause period ), make submissions to the commissioner about why the proposed action should not be taken; and\nconsider any submissions made to the commissioner under paragraph (a) (v) .\nThe show cause period must end at least 20 business days after the owner is given the show cause notice.\nIf, after complying with subsection (3) , the commissioner decides not to take the proposed action, the commissioner must give the owner notice of the decision.\nIf, after complying with subsection (3) , the commissioner decides to take the proposed action, the commissioner must give the owner an information notice about the decision.\nFor reviews of a decision under subsection (5) or (6) , see the QBCC Act , part 7 , division 3 .\ns 245Q ins 2010 No. 35 s 14\namd 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1 ; 2022 No. 11 s 15\n(sec.245Q-ssec.1) This section applies if the QBCC commissioner is satisfied the pool safety measures under the owner’s approved pool safety management plan no longer appropriately provide for the safety of young children in and around the pool.\n(sec.245Q-ssec.2) The commissioner may, by notice given to the owner— cancel the approval for the plan; or require the owner to amend the plan in the way stated in the notice.\n(sec.245Q-ssec.3) However, before acting under subsection (2) , the commissioner must— give the owner a notice (a show cause notice ) stating each of the following— the proposed action the commissioner is considering taking under subsection (2) ; the grounds for taking the proposed action; the facts and circumstances forming the basis for the grounds; if the proposed action is to require the owner to amend the plan—the proposed amendment; that the owner may, within a stated period (the show cause period ), make submissions to the commissioner about why the proposed action should not be taken; and consider any submissions made to the commissioner under paragraph (a) (v) .\n(sec.245Q-ssec.4) The show cause period must end at least 20 business days after the owner is given the show cause notice.\n(sec.245Q-ssec.5) If, after complying with subsection (3) , the commissioner decides not to take the proposed action, the commissioner must give the owner notice of the decision.\n(sec.245Q-ssec.6) If, after complying with subsection (3) , the commissioner decides to take the proposed action, the commissioner must give the owner an information notice about the decision. For reviews of a decision under subsection (5) or (6) , see the QBCC Act , part 7 , division 3 .\n- (a) cancel the approval for the plan; or\n- (b) require the owner to amend the plan in the way stated in the notice.\n- (a) give the owner a notice (a show cause notice ) stating each of the following— (i) the proposed action the commissioner is considering taking under subsection (2) ; (ii) the grounds for taking the proposed action; (iii) the facts and circumstances forming the basis for the grounds; (iv) if the proposed action is to require the owner to amend the plan—the proposed amendment; (v) that the owner may, within a stated period (the show cause period ), make submissions to the commissioner about why the proposed action should not be taken; and\n- (i) the proposed action the commissioner is considering taking under subsection (2) ;\n- (ii) the grounds for taking the proposed action;\n- (iii) the facts and circumstances forming the basis for the grounds;\n- (iv) if the proposed action is to require the owner to amend the plan—the proposed amendment;\n- (v) that the owner may, within a stated period (the show cause period ), make submissions to the commissioner about why the proposed action should not be taken; and\n- (b) consider any submissions made to the commissioner under paragraph (a) (v) .\n- (i) the proposed action the commissioner is considering taking under subsection (2) ;\n- (ii) the grounds for taking the proposed action;\n- (iii) the facts and circumstances forming the basis for the grounds;\n- (iv) if the proposed action is to require the owner to amend the plan—the proposed amendment;\n- (v) that the owner may, within a stated period (the show cause period ), make submissions to the commissioner about why the proposed action should not be taken; and","sortOrder":458},{"sectionNumber":"sec.245R","sectionType":"section","heading":"When decision has effect","content":"### sec.245R When decision has effect\n\nA decision to cancel an approved pool safety management plan takes effect when the information notice about the decision is given to the owner.\nIf the QBCC commissioner decides to require the owner to amend an approved pool safety management plan, the plan is taken to have been amended—\nin the way stated in the notice given under section 245Q (2) (b) ; and\nwhen the information notice about the decision is given.\ns 245R ins 2010 No. 35 s 14\namd 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1\n(sec.245R-ssec.1) A decision to cancel an approved pool safety management plan takes effect when the information notice about the decision is given to the owner.\n(sec.245R-ssec.2) If the QBCC commissioner decides to require the owner to amend an approved pool safety management plan, the plan is taken to have been amended— in the way stated in the notice given under section 245Q (2) (b) ; and when the information notice about the decision is given.\n- (a) in the way stated in the notice given under section 245Q (2) (b) ; and\n- (b) when the information notice about the decision is given.","sortOrder":459},{"sectionNumber":"sec.245S","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.245S\n\ns 245S ins 2010 No. 35 s 14\namd 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1 ; 2016 No. 27 s 104\nom 2022 No. 11 s 16","sortOrder":460},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8-pt.2-div.7","sectionType":"division","heading":"Miscellaneous","content":"## Miscellaneous","sortOrder":461},{"sectionNumber":"sec.245T","sectionType":"section","heading":"Access to regulated pool to be kept secure","content":"### sec.245T Access to regulated pool to be kept secure\n\nA person who opens a gate or door giving access to a regulated pool must, unless the person has a reasonable excuse, ensure the gate or door is securely closed while the gate or door is not in use.\nMaximum penalty—165 penalty units.\nThe owner of a regulated pool that is a shared pool must, unless the owner has a reasonable excuse, ensure that any gate or door giving access to the pool is kept securely closed at all times when the gate or door is not in use.\nMaximum penalty—165 penalty units.\nThe occupier of premises on which there is a regulated pool that is not a shared pool must, unless the occupier has a reasonable excuse, ensure that any gate or door giving access to the pool is kept securely closed at all times when the gate or door is not in use.\nMaximum penalty—165 penalty units.\ns 245T ins 2010 No. 35 s 14\n(sec.245T-ssec.1) A person who opens a gate or door giving access to a regulated pool must, unless the person has a reasonable excuse, ensure the gate or door is securely closed while the gate or door is not in use. Maximum penalty—165 penalty units.\n(sec.245T-ssec.2) The owner of a regulated pool that is a shared pool must, unless the owner has a reasonable excuse, ensure that any gate or door giving access to the pool is kept securely closed at all times when the gate or door is not in use. Maximum penalty—165 penalty units.\n(sec.245T-ssec.3) The occupier of premises on which there is a regulated pool that is not a shared pool must, unless the occupier has a reasonable excuse, ensure that any gate or door giving access to the pool is kept securely closed at all times when the gate or door is not in use. Maximum penalty—165 penalty units.","sortOrder":462},{"sectionNumber":"sec.245U","sectionType":"section","heading":"Interference with barriers for regulated pools","content":"### sec.245U Interference with barriers for regulated pools\n\nA person must not wilfully interfere with a barrier for a regulated pool to which the pool safety standard applies in a way that renders the pool noncompliant with the standard.\nMaximum penalty—165 penalty units.\nSubsection (1) does not apply to a person—\ncarrying out fencing work under part 2A , division 3 ; or\nattaching a thing to the barrier if attaching the thing does not unreasonably and materially alter or damage the barrier; or\naltering a wall of a building along a common boundary.\nIn this section—\nfencing work see the Neighbourhood Disputes Act , section 16 .\ns 245U ins 2010 No. 35 s 14\namd 2011 No. 25 s 105 sch 1 pt 2\nsub 2011 No. 27 s 216\n(sec.245U-ssec.1) A person must not wilfully interfere with a barrier for a regulated pool to which the pool safety standard applies in a way that renders the pool noncompliant with the standard. Maximum penalty—165 penalty units.\n(sec.245U-ssec.2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a person— carrying out fencing work under part 2A , division 3 ; or attaching a thing to the barrier if attaching the thing does not unreasonably and materially alter or damage the barrier; or altering a wall of a building along a common boundary.\n(sec.245U-ssec.3) In this section— fencing work see the Neighbourhood Disputes Act , section 16 .\n- (a) carrying out fencing work under part 2A , division 3 ; or\n- (b) attaching a thing to the barrier if attaching the thing does not unreasonably and materially alter or damage the barrier; or\n- (c) altering a wall of a building along a common boundary.","sortOrder":463},{"sectionNumber":"sec.245UA","sectionType":"section","heading":"QBCC commissioner may give local government information about regulated pools","content":"### sec.245UA QBCC commissioner may give local government information about regulated pools\n\nThis section applies if the QBCC commissioner reasonably suspects the fencing or other barriers for a regulated pool do not comply with the requirements of this Act for the fencing or barriers.\nThe commissioner may, by notice given to the local government, inform the local government of the commissioner’s suspicions.\nThe notice must include information about the location of the regulated pool.\ns 245UA ins 2010 No. 35 s 14\namd 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1\n(sec.245UA-ssec.1) This section applies if the QBCC commissioner reasonably suspects the fencing or other barriers for a regulated pool do not comply with the requirements of this Act for the fencing or barriers.\n(sec.245UA-ssec.2) The commissioner may, by notice given to the local government, inform the local government of the commissioner’s suspicions.\n(sec.245UA-ssec.3) The notice must include information about the location of the regulated pool.","sortOrder":464},{"sectionNumber":"sec.245V","sectionType":"section","heading":"When particular local government exemptions about requirements for pool fencing end","content":"### sec.245V When particular local government exemptions about requirements for pool fencing end\n\nThis section applies to a local government pool fencing exemption in force for a regulated pool immediately before the day (the relevant day ) the owner of the pool must, under this Act, ensure the pool complies with the pool safety standard.\nOn and from the relevant day for the regulated pool, the local government pool fencing exemption is taken to have no force or effect in relation to the pool.\nSubsection (2) applies despite any other Act or law.\nIn this section—\nlocal government pool fencing exemption —\nA local government pool fencing exemption , for a regulated pool, means an exemption, whether partial or otherwise, from compliance with any requirements under a local law or a law of the State about fencing of the pool, if the exemption—\nwas lawfully given by a local government; and\nis in force immediately before the relevant day for the pool.\nHowever, the term does not include an exemption mentioned in paragraph 1, to the extent the exemption—\napplies to a particular occupier of land on which a swimming pool is situated; and\nwas given solely on the basis of the occupier’s inability to access the pool because of the occupier’s disability; and\nis in force immediately before the relevant day for the regulated pool.\ns 245V ins 2010 No. 35 s 14\n(sec.245V-ssec.1) This section applies to a local government pool fencing exemption in force for a regulated pool immediately before the day (the relevant day ) the owner of the pool must, under this Act, ensure the pool complies with the pool safety standard.\n(sec.245V-ssec.2) On and from the relevant day for the regulated pool, the local government pool fencing exemption is taken to have no force or effect in relation to the pool.\n(sec.245V-ssec.3) Subsection (2) applies despite any other Act or law.\n(sec.245V-ssec.4) In this section— local government pool fencing exemption — A local government pool fencing exemption , for a regulated pool, means an exemption, whether partial or otherwise, from compliance with any requirements under a local law or a law of the State about fencing of the pool, if the exemption— was lawfully given by a local government; and is in force immediately before the relevant day for the pool. However, the term does not include an exemption mentioned in paragraph 1, to the extent the exemption— applies to a particular occupier of land on which a swimming pool is situated; and was given solely on the basis of the occupier’s inability to access the pool because of the occupier’s disability; and is in force immediately before the relevant day for the regulated pool.\n- 1 A local government pool fencing exemption , for a regulated pool, means an exemption, whether partial or otherwise, from compliance with any requirements under a local law or a law of the State about fencing of the pool, if the exemption— (a) was lawfully given by a local government; and (b) is in force immediately before the relevant day for the pool.\n- (a) was lawfully given by a local government; and\n- (b) is in force immediately before the relevant day for the pool.\n- 2 However, the term does not include an exemption mentioned in paragraph 1, to the extent the exemption— (a) applies to a particular occupier of land on which a swimming pool is situated; and (b) was given solely on the basis of the occupier’s inability to access the pool because of the occupier’s disability; and (c) is in force immediately before the relevant day for the regulated pool.\n- (a) applies to a particular occupier of land on which a swimming pool is situated; and\n- (b) was given solely on the basis of the occupier’s inability to access the pool because of the occupier’s disability; and\n- (c) is in force immediately before the relevant day for the regulated pool.\n- (a) was lawfully given by a local government; and\n- (b) is in force immediately before the relevant day for the pool.\n- (a) applies to a particular occupier of land on which a swimming pool is situated; and\n- (b) was given solely on the basis of the occupier’s inability to access the pool because of the occupier’s disability; and\n- (c) is in force immediately before the relevant day for the regulated pool.","sortOrder":465},{"sectionNumber":"sec.245W","sectionType":"section","heading":"When particular local law has no force or effect for regulated pool","content":"### sec.245W When particular local law has no force or effect for regulated pool\n\nThis section applies to a provision of a local law to the extent it regulates pool safety matters for a regulated pool.\nOn the day the owner of the regulated pool must, under this Act, ensure the pool complies with the pool safety standard, the provision of the local law, to the extent it regulates pool safety matters, is taken to have no force or effect in relation to the pool.\nIn this section—\npool safety matters , for a regulated pool, means—\nthe construction or maintenance of barriers for the pool; or\na matter for ensuring the safety of persons using a regulated pool and prescribed under section 231D (1) , definition pool safety standard , paragraph (b) .\ns 245W (prev s 246) ins 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nsub 1998 No. 13 s 12\namd 2003 No. 53 s 8 ; 2006 No. 59 s 25\nsub 2010 No. 35 s 14\nrenum 2011 No. 27 s 217\n(sec.245W-ssec.1) This section applies to a provision of a local law to the extent it regulates pool safety matters for a regulated pool.\n(sec.245W-ssec.2) On the day the owner of the regulated pool must, under this Act, ensure the pool complies with the pool safety standard, the provision of the local law, to the extent it regulates pool safety matters, is taken to have no force or effect in relation to the pool.\n(sec.245W-ssec.3) In this section— pool safety matters , for a regulated pool, means— the construction or maintenance of barriers for the pool; or a matter for ensuring the safety of persons using a regulated pool and prescribed under section 231D (1) , definition pool safety standard , paragraph (b) .\n- (a) the construction or maintenance of barriers for the pool; or\n- (b) a matter for ensuring the safety of persons using a regulated pool and prescribed under section 231D (1) , definition pool safety standard , paragraph (b) .","sortOrder":466},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8-pt.2A","sectionType":"part","heading":"Neighbours’ rights and responsibilities for particular dividing fences","content":"# Neighbours’ rights and responsibilities for particular dividing fences","sortOrder":467},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8-pt.2A-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Introduction","content":"## Introduction","sortOrder":468},{"sectionNumber":"sec.245X","sectionType":"section","heading":"Overview","content":"### sec.245X Overview\n\nA sufficient dividing fence is required between 2 parcels of adjoining land if an adjoining owner requests a dividing fence.\nFor the responsibilities of neighbours for dividing fences generally, see the Neighbourhood Disputes Act , chapter 2 .\nThis part—\nmodifies the responsibilities of neighbours under the Neighbourhood Disputes Act in relation to a dividing fence, or a part of a dividing fence, forming part of a pool barrier; and\nprovides for a pool owner to construct a pool barrier along the common boundary of adjoining lands.\nThis part encourages neighbours to attempt to resolve a dividing fence issue informally.\nHowever, if neighbours can not resolve a dividing fence issue, the dispute may be taken to QCAT for resolution.\ns 245X ins 2011 No. 27 s 218\n(sec.245X-ssec.1) A sufficient dividing fence is required between 2 parcels of adjoining land if an adjoining owner requests a dividing fence. For the responsibilities of neighbours for dividing fences generally, see the Neighbourhood Disputes Act , chapter 2 .\n(sec.245X-ssec.2) This part— modifies the responsibilities of neighbours under the Neighbourhood Disputes Act in relation to a dividing fence, or a part of a dividing fence, forming part of a pool barrier; and provides for a pool owner to construct a pool barrier along the common boundary of adjoining lands.\n(sec.245X-ssec.3) This part encourages neighbours to attempt to resolve a dividing fence issue informally.\n(sec.245X-ssec.4) However, if neighbours can not resolve a dividing fence issue, the dispute may be taken to QCAT for resolution.\n- (a) modifies the responsibilities of neighbours under the Neighbourhood Disputes Act in relation to a dividing fence, or a part of a dividing fence, forming part of a pool barrier; and\n- (b) provides for a pool owner to construct a pool barrier along the common boundary of adjoining lands.","sortOrder":469},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8-pt.2A-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Interpretation","content":"## Interpretation","sortOrder":470},{"sectionNumber":"sec.245XA","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for pt 2A","content":"### sec.245XA Definitions for pt 2A\n\nIn this part—\nadjoining land see the Neighbourhood Disputes Act , section 15 (3) .\nadjoining owner see the Neighbourhood Disputes Act , section 15 (1) and (2) .\ndividing fence see the Neighbourhood Disputes Act , section 12 .\nfence see the Neighbourhood Disputes Act , section 11 .\nfencing work see the Neighbourhood Disputes Act , section 16 .\nneighbouring pool , for an adjoining owner, means a regulated pool situated on the adjoining land.\nnotice of proposed fencing work means a notice under section 245XM .\nowner , for land, see the Neighbourhood Disputes Act , section 14 .\npool barrier means a barrier for a regulated pool.\nFor this part a regulated pool includes other particular swimming pools. See section 231B (3) .\npool owner means an owner of land on which there is, or is proposed to be, a regulated pool.\nproposed regulated pool means a swimming pool, the construction of which has not been completed, and may not have been started, but for which the relevant person has a building development approval.\nspecial purpose fence means a dividing fence constructed according to a specific design, or using specific materials or dimensions, for the purpose of being an acoustic barrier or complying with any of the following—\na development approval;\na condition of a licence granted by a statutory authority;\nan order of a court or tribunal;\nan obligation under an Act.\nan enclosure for a regulated dog under the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008\nsufficient dividing fence see the Neighbourhood Disputes Act , section 13 .\ns 245XA ins 2011 No. 27 s 218\n- (a) a development approval;\n- (b) a condition of a licence granted by a statutory authority;\n- (c) an order of a court or tribunal;\n- (d) an obligation under an Act. Example— an enclosure for a regulated dog under the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008","sortOrder":471},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8-pt.2A-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Rights and responsibilities of pool owners and their neighbours for particular dividing fences","content":"## Rights and responsibilities of pool owners and their neighbours for particular dividing fences","sortOrder":472},{"sectionNumber":"sec.245XB","sectionType":"section","heading":"Right to construct pool barrier along common boundary","content":"### sec.245XB Right to construct pool barrier along common boundary\n\nThis section applies if—\nthere is no dividing fence between 2 parcels of adjoining land; and\nthere is, or is proposed to be, a regulated pool on only 1 of the parcels that will have part of its pool barrier along the common boundary between the parcels.\nThe pool owner may construct part of the pool barrier along the common boundary if—\nthe pool owner and adjoining owner have agreed about carrying out the fencing work; or\nQCAT has ordered that the fencing work be carried out.\nAlso, the pool owner may construct part of the pool barrier along the common boundary without the adjoining owner having agreed to the carrying out of the fencing work if—\nthe pool barrier will, when complete, comply with the pool safety standard; and\nthe part of the pool barrier along the common boundary will, when complete, be a sufficient dividing fence; and\nthe pool owner gives the adjoining owner a notice of proposed fencing work at least 14 days before the proposed fencing work is carried out.\ns 245XB ins 2011 No. 27 s 218\n(sec.245XB-ssec.1) This section applies if— there is no dividing fence between 2 parcels of adjoining land; and there is, or is proposed to be, a regulated pool on only 1 of the parcels that will have part of its pool barrier along the common boundary between the parcels.\n(sec.245XB-ssec.2) The pool owner may construct part of the pool barrier along the common boundary if— the pool owner and adjoining owner have agreed about carrying out the fencing work; or QCAT has ordered that the fencing work be carried out.\n(sec.245XB-ssec.3) Also, the pool owner may construct part of the pool barrier along the common boundary without the adjoining owner having agreed to the carrying out of the fencing work if— the pool barrier will, when complete, comply with the pool safety standard; and the part of the pool barrier along the common boundary will, when complete, be a sufficient dividing fence; and the pool owner gives the adjoining owner a notice of proposed fencing work at least 14 days before the proposed fencing work is carried out.\n- (a) there is no dividing fence between 2 parcels of adjoining land; and\n- (b) there is, or is proposed to be, a regulated pool on only 1 of the parcels that will have part of its pool barrier along the common boundary between the parcels.\n- (a) the pool owner and adjoining owner have agreed about carrying out the fencing work; or\n- (b) QCAT has ordered that the fencing work be carried out.\n- (a) the pool barrier will, when complete, comply with the pool safety standard; and\n- (b) the part of the pool barrier along the common boundary will, when complete, be a sufficient dividing fence; and\n- (c) the pool owner gives the adjoining owner a notice of proposed fencing work at least 14 days before the proposed fencing work is carried out.","sortOrder":473},{"sectionNumber":"sec.245XC","sectionType":"section","heading":"Walls on common boundary","content":"### sec.245XC Walls on common boundary\n\nThis section applies if—\nthere is a wall of a building along the common boundary of 2 parcels of adjoining land; and\nthere is, or is proposed to be, a regulated pool on the adjoining land without the building.\nA pool owner may use any part of the wall as part of a pool barrier that would, without alteration, comply with the pool safety standard.\nThe pool owner would need to construct a separate barrier for any part of the wall that does not comply with the pool safety standard. For example, a window in the wall.\nHowever, despite any right of a pool owner under this division, the wall may not be altered, demolished or replaced without the agreement of the owner of the adjoining land on which the building is located.\ns 245XC ins 2011 No. 27 s 218\n(sec.245XC-ssec.1) This section applies if— there is a wall of a building along the common boundary of 2 parcels of adjoining land; and there is, or is proposed to be, a regulated pool on the adjoining land without the building.\n(sec.245XC-ssec.2) A pool owner may use any part of the wall as part of a pool barrier that would, without alteration, comply with the pool safety standard. The pool owner would need to construct a separate barrier for any part of the wall that does not comply with the pool safety standard. For example, a window in the wall.\n(sec.245XC-ssec.3) However, despite any right of a pool owner under this division, the wall may not be altered, demolished or replaced without the agreement of the owner of the adjoining land on which the building is located.\n- (a) there is a wall of a building along the common boundary of 2 parcels of adjoining land; and\n- (b) there is, or is proposed to be, a regulated pool on the adjoining land without the building.","sortOrder":474},{"sectionNumber":"sec.245XD","sectionType":"section","heading":"Right to alter or replace existing dividing fence for the purpose of a pool barrier","content":"### sec.245XD Right to alter or replace existing dividing fence for the purpose of a pool barrier\n\nThis section applies if—\nthere is a dividing fence (the existing dividing fence ) between 2 parcels of adjoining land; and\nthere is, or is proposed to be, a regulated pool on only 1 of the parcels that will use all or part of the dividing fence to form part of the barrier for the regulated pool.\nThe pool owner may alter or replace all or part of the existing dividing fence if—\nthe pool owner and adjoining owner have agreed about carrying out the fencing work; or\nQCAT has ordered that the fencing work be carried out.\nThe pool owner may alter or replace all or part of the existing dividing fence without the adjoining owner having agreed about carrying out the fencing work if—\nthe new fence will, when complete, form part of the barrier for the regulated pool that complies with the pool safety standard; and\nthe new fence will, when complete, be a sufficient dividing fence; and\nthe new fence is constructed using similar materials and colours to those of the existing dividing fence if the use of the materials would not prevent compliance with paragraph (a) and (b) ; and\nSome of the materials acceptable as constituting a sufficient dividing fence would not comply with the pool safety standard.\nthe pool owner gives the adjoining owner a notice of proposed fencing work at least 14 days before the proposed fencing work is carried out.\nAlso, if the existing dividing fence is a special purpose fence, the new fence must—\ncontinue to serve the particular purpose that the existing fence serves; and\ncomply with all the requirements applying to the existing dividing fence, including, for example, requirements about the design of the fence, the materials to be used in the fence or the dimensions of the fence.\nAlso, if the existing dividing fence is more than 1.8m in height, the new fence must, despite subsection (3) (b) , be the same height as the existing dividing fence but otherwise be a sufficient dividing fence.\nIn this section—\nnew fence means a fence that has been altered or is a replacement of an existing fence.\ns 245XD ins 2011 No. 27 s 218\namd 2013 No. 5 s 94 sch\n(sec.245XD-ssec.1) This section applies if— there is a dividing fence (the existing dividing fence ) between 2 parcels of adjoining land; and there is, or is proposed to be, a regulated pool on only 1 of the parcels that will use all or part of the dividing fence to form part of the barrier for the regulated pool.\n(sec.245XD-ssec.2) The pool owner may alter or replace all or part of the existing dividing fence if— the pool owner and adjoining owner have agreed about carrying out the fencing work; or QCAT has ordered that the fencing work be carried out.\n(sec.245XD-ssec.3) The pool owner may alter or replace all or part of the existing dividing fence without the adjoining owner having agreed about carrying out the fencing work if— the new fence will, when complete, form part of the barrier for the regulated pool that complies with the pool safety standard; and the new fence will, when complete, be a sufficient dividing fence; and the new fence is constructed using similar materials and colours to those of the existing dividing fence if the use of the materials would not prevent compliance with paragraph (a) and (b) ; and Some of the materials acceptable as constituting a sufficient dividing fence would not comply with the pool safety standard. the pool owner gives the adjoining owner a notice of proposed fencing work at least 14 days before the proposed fencing work is carried out.\n(sec.245XD-ssec.4) Also, if the existing dividing fence is a special purpose fence, the new fence must— continue to serve the particular purpose that the existing fence serves; and comply with all the requirements applying to the existing dividing fence, including, for example, requirements about the design of the fence, the materials to be used in the fence or the dimensions of the fence.\n(sec.245XD-ssec.5) Also, if the existing dividing fence is more than 1.8m in height, the new fence must, despite subsection (3) (b) , be the same height as the existing dividing fence but otherwise be a sufficient dividing fence.\n(sec.245XD-ssec.6) In this section— new fence means a fence that has been altered or is a replacement of an existing fence.\n- (a) there is a dividing fence (the existing dividing fence ) between 2 parcels of adjoining land; and\n- (b) there is, or is proposed to be, a regulated pool on only 1 of the parcels that will use all or part of the dividing fence to form part of the barrier for the regulated pool.\n- (a) the pool owner and adjoining owner have agreed about carrying out the fencing work; or\n- (b) QCAT has ordered that the fencing work be carried out.\n- (a) the new fence will, when complete, form part of the barrier for the regulated pool that complies with the pool safety standard; and\n- (b) the new fence will, when complete, be a sufficient dividing fence; and\n- (c) the new fence is constructed using similar materials and colours to those of the existing dividing fence if the use of the materials would not prevent compliance with paragraph (a) and (b) ; and Note— Some of the materials acceptable as constituting a sufficient dividing fence would not comply with the pool safety standard.\n- (d) the pool owner gives the adjoining owner a notice of proposed fencing work at least 14 days before the proposed fencing work is carried out.\n- (a) continue to serve the particular purpose that the existing fence serves; and\n- (b) comply with all the requirements applying to the existing dividing fence, including, for example, requirements about the design of the fence, the materials to be used in the fence or the dimensions of the fence.","sortOrder":475},{"sectionNumber":"sec.245XE","sectionType":"section","heading":"Right to construct part of the barrier for 2 neighbouring pools along the common boundary or alter or replace existing fence","content":"### sec.245XE Right to construct part of the barrier for 2 neighbouring pools along the common boundary or alter or replace existing fence\n\nThis section applies if—\nthere is, or is proposed to be, a regulated pool on each of 2 parcels of adjoining land; and\neach regulated pool will use the same part, along the common boundary, of a barrier for a regulated pool.\nEither pool owner may—\nconstruct, along the common boundary, the part of the barrier for the pools; or\nalter or replace an existing dividing fence to form part of the barrier for the pools; or\nattach a thing to the barrier that does not unreasonably and materially alter or damage the fence.\nHowever, a pool owner may act under subsection (2) (a) or (b) only if—\nboth pool owners have agreed about carrying out the fencing work; or\nQCAT has ordered that the fencing work be carried out.\nBefore carrying out fencing work mentioned in subsection (2) (a) or (b) , a pool owner must give the other pool owner a notice of proposed fencing work, unless QCAT has ordered that the fencing work be carried out.\nIf, within 1 month after the notice is given, the pool owners have not agreed about the proposed fencing work to be carried out or their contributions to the proposed fencing work, either pool owner may, within 2 months after the notice is given, apply to QCAT for an order under section 245XQ .\ns 245XE ins 2011 No. 27 s 218\namd 2013 No. 5 s 94 sch\n(sec.245XE-ssec.1) This section applies if— there is, or is proposed to be, a regulated pool on each of 2 parcels of adjoining land; and each regulated pool will use the same part, along the common boundary, of a barrier for a regulated pool.\n(sec.245XE-ssec.2) Either pool owner may— construct, along the common boundary, the part of the barrier for the pools; or alter or replace an existing dividing fence to form part of the barrier for the pools; or attach a thing to the barrier that does not unreasonably and materially alter or damage the fence.\n(sec.245XE-ssec.3) However, a pool owner may act under subsection (2) (a) or (b) only if— both pool owners have agreed about carrying out the fencing work; or QCAT has ordered that the fencing work be carried out.\n(sec.245XE-ssec.4) Before carrying out fencing work mentioned in subsection (2) (a) or (b) , a pool owner must give the other pool owner a notice of proposed fencing work, unless QCAT has ordered that the fencing work be carried out.\n(sec.245XE-ssec.5) If, within 1 month after the notice is given, the pool owners have not agreed about the proposed fencing work to be carried out or their contributions to the proposed fencing work, either pool owner may, within 2 months after the notice is given, apply to QCAT for an order under section 245XQ .\n- (a) there is, or is proposed to be, a regulated pool on each of 2 parcels of adjoining land; and\n- (b) each regulated pool will use the same part, along the common boundary, of a barrier for a regulated pool.\n- (a) construct, along the common boundary, the part of the barrier for the pools; or\n- (b) alter or replace an existing dividing fence to form part of the barrier for the pools; or\n- (c) attach a thing to the barrier that does not unreasonably and materially alter or damage the fence.\n- (a) both pool owners have agreed about carrying out the fencing work; or\n- (b) QCAT has ordered that the fencing work be carried out.","sortOrder":476},{"sectionNumber":"sec.245XF","sectionType":"section","heading":"Limited right of neighbour to alter or replace part of pool barrier along a common boundary","content":"### sec.245XF Limited right of neighbour to alter or replace part of pool barrier along a common boundary\n\nThis section applies if—\nthere is part of the barrier for a regulated pool along the common boundary between 2 parcels of adjoining land; and\nthe part of the barrier is for a regulated pool on only 1 of the parcels.\nThe neighbour, or another person on behalf of the neighbour, may alter or replace the part of the barrier only if—\nthe adjoining owner and the pool owner have agreed about carrying out the fencing work; or\nQCAT has ordered that the fencing work be carried out.\nAlso, the neighbour may attach a thing to the part of the barrier that does not unreasonably and materially alter or damage the barrier.\nBefore carrying out fencing work mentioned in subsection (2) , the neighbour must give the other pool owner a notice of proposed fencing work, unless QCAT has ordered that the fencing work be carried out.\nIf, within 1 month after the notice is given, the neighbour and pool owner have not agreed about the proposed fencing work to be carried out or their contributions to the proposed fencing work, the neighbour or pool owner may, within 2 months after the notice is given, apply to QCAT for an order under section 245XQ .\nTo remove any doubt, it is declared that subsection (2) or (3) does not alter or otherwise affect a pool owner’s obligation under section 232 (1) .\nIn this section—\nneighbour means an owner or lessee of adjoining land on the opposite side of the common boundary from adjoining land with a regulated pool.\ns 245XF ins 2011 No. 27 s 218\namd 2013 No. 5 s 94 sch\n(sec.245XF-ssec.1) This section applies if— there is part of the barrier for a regulated pool along the common boundary between 2 parcels of adjoining land; and the part of the barrier is for a regulated pool on only 1 of the parcels.\n(sec.245XF-ssec.2) The neighbour, or another person on behalf of the neighbour, may alter or replace the part of the barrier only if— the adjoining owner and the pool owner have agreed about carrying out the fencing work; or QCAT has ordered that the fencing work be carried out.\n(sec.245XF-ssec.3) Also, the neighbour may attach a thing to the part of the barrier that does not unreasonably and materially alter or damage the barrier.\n(sec.245XF-ssec.4) Before carrying out fencing work mentioned in subsection (2) , the neighbour must give the other pool owner a notice of proposed fencing work, unless QCAT has ordered that the fencing work be carried out.\n(sec.245XF-ssec.5) If, within 1 month after the notice is given, the neighbour and pool owner have not agreed about the proposed fencing work to be carried out or their contributions to the proposed fencing work, the neighbour or pool owner may, within 2 months after the notice is given, apply to QCAT for an order under section 245XQ .\n(sec.245XF-ssec.6) To remove any doubt, it is declared that subsection (2) or (3) does not alter or otherwise affect a pool owner’s obligation under section 232 (1) .\n(sec.245XF-ssec.7) In this section— neighbour means an owner or lessee of adjoining land on the opposite side of the common boundary from adjoining land with a regulated pool.\n- (a) there is part of the barrier for a regulated pool along the common boundary between 2 parcels of adjoining land; and\n- (b) the part of the barrier is for a regulated pool on only 1 of the parcels.\n- (a) the adjoining owner and the pool owner have agreed about carrying out the fencing work; or\n- (b) QCAT has ordered that the fencing work be carried out.","sortOrder":477},{"sectionNumber":"sec.245XG","sectionType":"section","heading":"Right to enter adjoining land to carry out fencing work","content":"### sec.245XG Right to enter adjoining land to carry out fencing work\n\nA person may enter land owned by another person (the other owner ) if—\nthe person has agreed with the other owner to carry out fencing and allow access to the land; or\nQCAT has ordered that the fencing work be carried out by the person and that access be granted to the land.\nAt least 14 days before entering the other owner’s land, the person must give the other owner, and any lessee of the land that the person is aware of, a notice of proposed fencing work.\nAn employee or agent of the person may enter the land if the person complies with subsection (2) .\nThe person or the person’s employee or agent may enter the other person’s land only at a reasonable time and only to a reasonable extent needed to carry out the fencing work.\nThis section does not authorise entry to a dwelling on the land.\ns 245XG ins 2011 No. 27 s 218\n(sec.245XG-ssec.1) A person may enter land owned by another person (the other owner ) if— the person has agreed with the other owner to carry out fencing and allow access to the land; or QCAT has ordered that the fencing work be carried out by the person and that access be granted to the land.\n(sec.245XG-ssec.2) At least 14 days before entering the other owner’s land, the person must give the other owner, and any lessee of the land that the person is aware of, a notice of proposed fencing work.\n(sec.245XG-ssec.3) An employee or agent of the person may enter the land if the person complies with subsection (2) .\n(sec.245XG-ssec.4) The person or the person’s employee or agent may enter the other person’s land only at a reasonable time and only to a reasonable extent needed to carry out the fencing work.\n(sec.245XG-ssec.5) This section does not authorise entry to a dwelling on the land.\n- (a) the person has agreed with the other owner to carry out fencing and allow access to the land; or\n- (b) QCAT has ordered that the fencing work be carried out by the person and that access be granted to the land.","sortOrder":478},{"sectionNumber":"sec.245XH","sectionType":"section","heading":"Apportioning cost of constructing etc. dividing fence forming part of a pool barrier","content":"### sec.245XH Apportioning cost of constructing etc. dividing fence forming part of a pool barrier\n\nThis section applies to carrying out relevant fencing work in relation to a dividing fence forming part of a pool barrier along the common boundary between 2 parcels of adjoining land.\nIf the dividing fence forms part of a barrier for a regulated pool on only 1 parcel of adjoining land—\nto the extent the work is attributable to a pool owner complying with section 232 (1) , the cost of carrying out the work is to be borne solely by the pool owner; and\nto the extent the work is not attributable to a pool owner complying with section 232 (1) , the cost of carrying out the work is to be borne equally by the pool owner and adjoining owner.\nHowever, the entire cost of a pool owner carrying out the following fencing work is to be borne solely by the pool owner—\naltering or replacing a special purpose fence; or\naltering or replacing a dividing fence to which section 245XD (5) applies.\nSection 245XD (5) applies to an existing fence more than 1.8m in height.\nIf the dividing fence forms part of a barrier for a regulated pool on each of the 2 parcels of adjoining land—\nto the extent the work is attributable to both pool owners complying with section 232 (1) , the cost of carrying out the work is to be borne equally by both pool owners; and\nto the extent the work is not attributable to both pool owners complying with section 232 (1) but is attributable to 1 of the pool owners (the remaining owner ) complying with section 232 (1) , the cost of carrying out the work is to be borne solely by the remaining owner; and\nto the extent the work is not attributable to either pool owner complying with section 232 (1) , the cost of carrying out the work is to be borne equally by both pool owners.\nDespite subsection (2) or (4) , if the relevant fencing work is altering or maintaining only 1 side of the dividing fence, the cost of carrying out the work is to be borne solely by the owner of the land on that side of the dividing fence.\nDespite subsections (2) to (5) , if the dividing fence is damaged or destroyed by an act or omission to which section 245XJ applies, the cost of restoring the dividing fencing is to be borne solely by the owner who, under that section, is responsible for the damage or destruction.\nIn this section—\nrelevant fencing work means any of the following—\nconstructing a dividing fence forming part of a pool barrier;\naltering or replacing a dividing fence along a common boundary to create a dividing fence forming part of a pool barrier;\nmaintaining a dividing fence forming part of a pool barrier.\ns 245XH ins 2011 No. 27 s 218\namd 2013 No. 5 s 94 sch\n(sec.245XH-ssec.1) This section applies to carrying out relevant fencing work in relation to a dividing fence forming part of a pool barrier along the common boundary between 2 parcels of adjoining land.\n(sec.245XH-ssec.2) If the dividing fence forms part of a barrier for a regulated pool on only 1 parcel of adjoining land— to the extent the work is attributable to a pool owner complying with section 232 (1) , the cost of carrying out the work is to be borne solely by the pool owner; and to the extent the work is not attributable to a pool owner complying with section 232 (1) , the cost of carrying out the work is to be borne equally by the pool owner and adjoining owner.\n(sec.245XH-ssec.3) However, the entire cost of a pool owner carrying out the following fencing work is to be borne solely by the pool owner— altering or replacing a special purpose fence; or altering or replacing a dividing fence to which section 245XD (5) applies. Section 245XD (5) applies to an existing fence more than 1.8m in height.\n(sec.245XH-ssec.4) If the dividing fence forms part of a barrier for a regulated pool on each of the 2 parcels of adjoining land— to the extent the work is attributable to both pool owners complying with section 232 (1) , the cost of carrying out the work is to be borne equally by both pool owners; and to the extent the work is not attributable to both pool owners complying with section 232 (1) but is attributable to 1 of the pool owners (the remaining owner ) complying with section 232 (1) , the cost of carrying out the work is to be borne solely by the remaining owner; and to the extent the work is not attributable to either pool owner complying with section 232 (1) , the cost of carrying out the work is to be borne equally by both pool owners.\n(sec.245XH-ssec.5) Despite subsection (2) or (4) , if the relevant fencing work is altering or maintaining only 1 side of the dividing fence, the cost of carrying out the work is to be borne solely by the owner of the land on that side of the dividing fence.\n(sec.245XH-ssec.6) Despite subsections (2) to (5) , if the dividing fence is damaged or destroyed by an act or omission to which section 245XJ applies, the cost of restoring the dividing fencing is to be borne solely by the owner who, under that section, is responsible for the damage or destruction.\n(sec.245XH-ssec.7) In this section— relevant fencing work means any of the following— constructing a dividing fence forming part of a pool barrier; altering or replacing a dividing fence along a common boundary to create a dividing fence forming part of a pool barrier; maintaining a dividing fence forming part of a pool barrier.\n- (a) to the extent the work is attributable to a pool owner complying with section 232 (1) , the cost of carrying out the work is to be borne solely by the pool owner; and\n- (b) to the extent the work is not attributable to a pool owner complying with section 232 (1) , the cost of carrying out the work is to be borne equally by the pool owner and adjoining owner.\n- (a) altering or replacing a special purpose fence; or\n- (b) altering or replacing a dividing fence to which section 245XD (5) applies. Note— Section 245XD (5) applies to an existing fence more than 1.8m in height.\n- (a) to the extent the work is attributable to both pool owners complying with section 232 (1) , the cost of carrying out the work is to be borne equally by both pool owners; and\n- (b) to the extent the work is not attributable to both pool owners complying with section 232 (1) but is attributable to 1 of the pool owners (the remaining owner ) complying with section 232 (1) , the cost of carrying out the work is to be borne solely by the remaining owner; and\n- (c) to the extent the work is not attributable to either pool owner complying with section 232 (1) , the cost of carrying out the work is to be borne equally by both pool owners.\n- (a) constructing a dividing fence forming part of a pool barrier;\n- (b) altering or replacing a dividing fence along a common boundary to create a dividing fence forming part of a pool barrier;\n- (c) maintaining a dividing fence forming part of a pool barrier.","sortOrder":479},{"sectionNumber":"sec.245XI","sectionType":"section","heading":"Attaching things to a dividing fence forming part of a pool barrier","content":"### sec.245XI Attaching things to a dividing fence forming part of a pool barrier\n\nAn owner, or a person who has entered the owner’s land with the owner’s express consent, must not, without the consent of the adjoining owner, attach a thing to a dividing fence forming part of a pool barrier that unreasonably and materially alters or damages the fence.\ncarport, shade sails, lattice work, canvas, signs\nHowever, subsection (1) does not apply if the thing was attached to the fence to make the fence comply with the pool safety standard.\nIf an owner does not comply with this section, the adjoining owner may—\napply to QCAT for an order requiring the owner to remove the thing attached and restore the dividing fence to a reasonable standard, having regard to its state before the thing was attached; or\ncarry out urgent fencing work under section 245XK to restore the dividing fence to a reasonable standard, having regard to its state before the thing was attached.\ns 245XI ins 2011 No. 27 s 218\n(sec.245XI-ssec.1) An owner, or a person who has entered the owner’s land with the owner’s express consent, must not, without the consent of the adjoining owner, attach a thing to a dividing fence forming part of a pool barrier that unreasonably and materially alters or damages the fence. carport, shade sails, lattice work, canvas, signs\n(sec.245XI-ssec.2) However, subsection (1) does not apply if the thing was attached to the fence to make the fence comply with the pool safety standard.\n(sec.245XI-ssec.3) If an owner does not comply with this section, the adjoining owner may— apply to QCAT for an order requiring the owner to remove the thing attached and restore the dividing fence to a reasonable standard, having regard to its state before the thing was attached; or carry out urgent fencing work under section 245XK to restore the dividing fence to a reasonable standard, having regard to its state before the thing was attached.\n- (a) apply to QCAT for an order requiring the owner to remove the thing attached and restore the dividing fence to a reasonable standard, having regard to its state before the thing was attached; or\n- (b) carry out urgent fencing work under section 245XK to restore the dividing fence to a reasonable standard, having regard to its state before the thing was attached.","sortOrder":480},{"sectionNumber":"sec.245XJ","sectionType":"section","heading":"Negligent or deliberate act or omission","content":"### sec.245XJ Negligent or deliberate act or omission\n\nThis section applies if, whether before or after the commencement of this section, a dividing fence forming part of a pool barrier is damaged or destroyed by a negligent or deliberate act or omission of—\nan owner of land; or\na person who has entered the owner’s land with the owner’s express consent, whether written or oral.\nThe owner must restore the dividing fence to a reasonable standard, having regard to its state before the damage or destruction.\nIf the owner does not comply with subsection (2) , the adjoining owner may give the owner a notice under section 245XM or carry out urgent fencing work under section 245XK .\ns 245XJ ins 2011 No. 27 s 218\n(sec.245XJ-ssec.1) This section applies if, whether before or after the commencement of this section, a dividing fence forming part of a pool barrier is damaged or destroyed by a negligent or deliberate act or omission of— an owner of land; or a person who has entered the owner’s land with the owner’s express consent, whether written or oral.\n(sec.245XJ-ssec.2) The owner must restore the dividing fence to a reasonable standard, having regard to its state before the damage or destruction. If the owner does not comply with subsection (2) , the adjoining owner may give the owner a notice under section 245XM or carry out urgent fencing work under section 245XK .\n- (a) an owner of land; or\n- (b) a person who has entered the owner’s land with the owner’s express consent, whether written or oral.","sortOrder":481},{"sectionNumber":"sec.245XK","sectionType":"section","heading":"Urgent fencing work","content":"### sec.245XK Urgent fencing work\n\nThis section applies if all or part of a dividing fence forming part of a pool barrier is damaged or destroyed and, in the circumstances, urgent fencing work is required.\nIf it is impracticable to give a notice under section 245XM , an owner may, without giving the notice, carry out the fencing work required to restore the dividing fence to a reasonable standard, having regard to its state before the damage or destruction.\nContribution from an owner to the cost of the urgent fencing work may be obtained after giving a notice to the owner under section 245XN .\nThe cause of the damage or destruction does not affect the operation of this section.\nHowever, if the dividing fence is damaged or destroyed in a way that renders a regulated pool, that uses the fence to form part of its pool barrier, noncompliant with the pool safety standard—\nurgent fencing work is taken to be required; and\nit is taken to be impracticable to give notice under section 245XM .\ns 245XK ins 2011 No. 27 s 218\n(sec.245XK-ssec.1) This section applies if all or part of a dividing fence forming part of a pool barrier is damaged or destroyed and, in the circumstances, urgent fencing work is required.\n(sec.245XK-ssec.2) If it is impracticable to give a notice under section 245XM , an owner may, without giving the notice, carry out the fencing work required to restore the dividing fence to a reasonable standard, having regard to its state before the damage or destruction. Contribution from an owner to the cost of the urgent fencing work may be obtained after giving a notice to the owner under section 245XN .\n(sec.245XK-ssec.3) The cause of the damage or destruction does not affect the operation of this section.\n(sec.245XK-ssec.4) However, if the dividing fence is damaged or destroyed in a way that renders a regulated pool, that uses the fence to form part of its pool barrier, noncompliant with the pool safety standard— urgent fencing work is taken to be required; and it is taken to be impracticable to give notice under section 245XM .\n- (a) urgent fencing work is taken to be required; and\n- (b) it is taken to be impracticable to give notice under section 245XM .","sortOrder":482},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8-pt.2A-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Process for obtaining contribution and resolving disputes","content":"## Process for obtaining contribution and resolving disputes","sortOrder":483},{"sectionNumber":"sec.245XL","sectionType":"section","heading":"Overview","content":"### sec.245XL Overview\n\nAdjoining owners are encouraged to attempt to resolve issues about fencing work to avoid a dispute arising.\nIf an owner wants an adjoining owner to contribute to fencing work under this part, the owner must give the adjoining owner a notice under subdivision 2 .\nQCAT resolves disputes between adjoining owners if the dispute arises about carrying out fencing work for a dividing fence forming part of a pool barrier.\nSee division 5 for the process for dealing with unauthorised fencing work.\ns 245XL ins 2011 No. 27 s 218\n(sec.245XL-ssec.1) Adjoining owners are encouraged to attempt to resolve issues about fencing work to avoid a dispute arising.\n(sec.245XL-ssec.2) If an owner wants an adjoining owner to contribute to fencing work under this part, the owner must give the adjoining owner a notice under subdivision 2 .\n(sec.245XL-ssec.3) QCAT resolves disputes between adjoining owners if the dispute arises about carrying out fencing work for a dividing fence forming part of a pool barrier. See division 5 for the process for dealing with unauthorised fencing work.","sortOrder":484},{"sectionNumber":"sec.245XM","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notice of proposed fencing work","content":"### sec.245XM Notice of proposed fencing work\n\nIf an owner must give notice of proposed fencing work under division 3 , the notice must be in the approved form and state the following—\na description of the fencing work proposed to be carried out, including the design, dimensions and materials to be used;\nif the fencing work is to construct or replace a dividing fence, the line on which it is proposed to construct or replace the fence;\nA dividing fence must ordinarily be constructed on the common boundary.\nif entry is needed to an adjoining owner’s land—\na description of the parts of the land to which entry is proposed; and\nthe proposed times of entry.\nSubsections (3) and (4) apply if—\nan owner may, under this part, seek a contribution from another owner for carrying out fencing work; and\nthe owner proposes to seek the contribution from the other owner.\nThe notice must also state the following—\nthe estimated cost of the fencing work to be carried out including the cost of labour and materials;\nthe proposed proportions of contribution.\nAn adjoining owner may contribute by a payment of an amount or provision of labour or materials.\nThe notice must be accompanied by a copy of at least 1 written quotation stating the estimated cost of the fencing work to be carried out.\ns 245XM ins 2011 No. 27 s 218\namd 2013 No. 5 s 94 sch\n(sec.245XM-ssec.1) If an owner must give notice of proposed fencing work under division 3 , the notice must be in the approved form and state the following— a description of the fencing work proposed to be carried out, including the design, dimensions and materials to be used; if the fencing work is to construct or replace a dividing fence, the line on which it is proposed to construct or replace the fence; A dividing fence must ordinarily be constructed on the common boundary. if entry is needed to an adjoining owner’s land— a description of the parts of the land to which entry is proposed; and the proposed times of entry.\n(sec.245XM-ssec.2) Subsections (3) and (4) apply if— an owner may, under this part, seek a contribution from another owner for carrying out fencing work; and the owner proposes to seek the contribution from the other owner.\n(sec.245XM-ssec.3) The notice must also state the following— the estimated cost of the fencing work to be carried out including the cost of labour and materials; the proposed proportions of contribution. An adjoining owner may contribute by a payment of an amount or provision of labour or materials.\n(sec.245XM-ssec.4) The notice must be accompanied by a copy of at least 1 written quotation stating the estimated cost of the fencing work to be carried out.\n- (a) a description of the fencing work proposed to be carried out, including the design, dimensions and materials to be used;\n- (b) if the fencing work is to construct or replace a dividing fence, the line on which it is proposed to construct or replace the fence; Note— A dividing fence must ordinarily be constructed on the common boundary.\n- (c) if entry is needed to an adjoining owner’s land— (i) a description of the parts of the land to which entry is proposed; and (ii) the proposed times of entry.\n- (i) a description of the parts of the land to which entry is proposed; and\n- (ii) the proposed times of entry.\n- (i) a description of the parts of the land to which entry is proposed; and\n- (ii) the proposed times of entry.\n- (a) an owner may, under this part, seek a contribution from another owner for carrying out fencing work; and\n- (b) the owner proposes to seek the contribution from the other owner.\n- (a) the estimated cost of the fencing work to be carried out including the cost of labour and materials;\n- (b) the proposed proportions of contribution.","sortOrder":485},{"sectionNumber":"sec.245XN","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notice to contribute for urgent fencing work","content":"### sec.245XN Notice to contribute for urgent fencing work\n\nThis section applies if—\nan owner carried out urgent fencing work under section 245XK ; and\nan adjoining owner is responsible for all or some of the costs of carrying out the fencing work under section 245XH .\nThe owner may require the adjoining owner to contribute the adjoining owner’s share of any reasonable cost incurred for the urgent fencing work by giving a notice to the adjoining owner.\nReasonable costs incurred for urgent fencing work may include the cost of using a temporary fence as part of a pool barrier if use of the temporary fence was reasonable in the circumstances.\nThe notice must—\nbe in the approved form; and\nstate the following—\na description of the fencing work carried out, including the design, dimensions and materials used;\nthe reason urgent fencing work was required;\nif a temporary fence was used—the reason for using the temporary fence;\nany cost incurred for the fencing work;\nthe proposed contributions for the fencing work; and\ninclude a receipt for the cost incurred for the fencing work.\nIf, within 1 month after the notice is given, the adjoining owners have not agreed about their contributions to carrying out the fencing work, either adjoining owner may, within 2 months after the notice is given, apply to QCAT for an order under section 245XQ .\ns 245XN ins 2011 No. 27 s 218\n(sec.245XN-ssec.1) This section applies if— an owner carried out urgent fencing work under section 245XK ; and an adjoining owner is responsible for all or some of the costs of carrying out the fencing work under section 245XH .\n(sec.245XN-ssec.2) The owner may require the adjoining owner to contribute the adjoining owner’s share of any reasonable cost incurred for the urgent fencing work by giving a notice to the adjoining owner.\n(sec.245XN-ssec.3) Reasonable costs incurred for urgent fencing work may include the cost of using a temporary fence as part of a pool barrier if use of the temporary fence was reasonable in the circumstances.\n(sec.245XN-ssec.4) The notice must— be in the approved form; and state the following— a description of the fencing work carried out, including the design, dimensions and materials used; the reason urgent fencing work was required; if a temporary fence was used—the reason for using the temporary fence; any cost incurred for the fencing work; the proposed contributions for the fencing work; and include a receipt for the cost incurred for the fencing work.\n(sec.245XN-ssec.5) If, within 1 month after the notice is given, the adjoining owners have not agreed about their contributions to carrying out the fencing work, either adjoining owner may, within 2 months after the notice is given, apply to QCAT for an order under section 245XQ .\n- (a) an owner carried out urgent fencing work under section 245XK ; and\n- (b) an adjoining owner is responsible for all or some of the costs of carrying out the fencing work under section 245XH .\n- (a) be in the approved form; and\n- (b) state the following— (i) a description of the fencing work carried out, including the design, dimensions and materials used; (ii) the reason urgent fencing work was required; (iii) if a temporary fence was used—the reason for using the temporary fence; (iv) any cost incurred for the fencing work; (v) the proposed contributions for the fencing work; and\n- (i) a description of the fencing work carried out, including the design, dimensions and materials used;\n- (ii) the reason urgent fencing work was required;\n- (iii) if a temporary fence was used—the reason for using the temporary fence;\n- (iv) any cost incurred for the fencing work;\n- (v) the proposed contributions for the fencing work; and\n- (c) include a receipt for the cost incurred for the fencing work.\n- (i) a description of the fencing work carried out, including the design, dimensions and materials used;\n- (ii) the reason urgent fencing work was required;\n- (iii) if a temporary fence was used—the reason for using the temporary fence;\n- (iv) any cost incurred for the fencing work;\n- (v) the proposed contributions for the fencing work; and","sortOrder":486},{"sectionNumber":"sec.245XO","sectionType":"section","heading":"Jurisdiction","content":"### sec.245XO Jurisdiction\n\nQCAT has jurisdiction to hear and decide any matter arising under this part.\nIf there is more than 1 fence on the boundary of adjoining land, QCAT may decide which of the fences is the dividing fence for this part and order the removal of the other fence or fences.\nIf there is a fence other than a dividing fence on adjoining land, QCAT may order that it be removed if QCAT considers its removal is necessary to allow fencing work for a dividing fence.\ns 245XO ins 2011 No. 27 s 218\n(sec.245XO-ssec.1) QCAT has jurisdiction to hear and decide any matter arising under this part.\n(sec.245XO-ssec.2) If there is more than 1 fence on the boundary of adjoining land, QCAT may decide which of the fences is the dividing fence for this part and order the removal of the other fence or fences.\n(sec.245XO-ssec.3) If there is a fence other than a dividing fence on adjoining land, QCAT may order that it be removed if QCAT considers its removal is necessary to allow fencing work for a dividing fence.","sortOrder":487},{"sectionNumber":"sec.245XP","sectionType":"section","heading":"Representation","content":"### sec.245XP Representation\n\nWithout limiting the QCAT Act , section 43 , in a proceeding under this part an adjoining owner may be represented by a real estate agent.\nThe QCAT Act , section 43 allows a person to be represented by someone else if the person has impaired capacity or the person has been given leave by QCAT.\ns 245XP ins 2011 No. 27 s 218","sortOrder":488},{"sectionNumber":"sec.245XQ","sectionType":"section","heading":"Orders about carrying out fencing work","content":"### sec.245XQ Orders about carrying out fencing work\n\nQCAT may, for an application about fencing work for a dividing fence forming part of a pool barrier, decide and order 1 or more of the following—\nthe line on which the fencing work is to be carried out, whether or not that line is on the common boundary of the adjoining land;\nthe fencing work to be carried out, including the kind of dividing fence involved and any access to land for carrying out the fencing work;\nthe way in which contributions for the fencing work are to be apportioned or reapportioned or the amount that each adjoining owner is liable to pay for the fencing work if the order is consistent with section 245XH ;\nthe part of the dividing fence to be constructed or repaired by either adjoining owner;\nwhen the fencing work is to be carried out;\nany other work to be carried out that is necessary to carry out the fencing work ordered including work for a retaining wall;\nthat a fence has been used, or could lawfully be used, as a dividing fence forming part of a pool barrier;\nthe amount of compensation payable to an adjoining owner for damage or destruction to a dividing fence forming part of a pool barrier caused by the other adjoining owner or a person mentioned in section 245XJ (1) (b) ;\nthat an adjoining owner remove a thing attached to a dividing fence and restore the fence;\nthe amount of compensation payable to an adjoining owner for the removal of a fence under section 245XO (3) ;\nwhether or not a dividing fence forming part of a pool barrier would comply with the pool safety standard;\nany other matter necessary for the administration of this part.\nThe occupation of land on either side of a dividing fence forming part of a pool barrier, as a result of an order that fencing work is to be carried out on a line other than on the common boundary of the adjoining land, does not affect the title to, or possession of, the land.\ns 245XQ ins 2011 No. 27 s 218\n(sec.245XQ-ssec.1) QCAT may, for an application about fencing work for a dividing fence forming part of a pool barrier, decide and order 1 or more of the following— the line on which the fencing work is to be carried out, whether or not that line is on the common boundary of the adjoining land; the fencing work to be carried out, including the kind of dividing fence involved and any access to land for carrying out the fencing work; the way in which contributions for the fencing work are to be apportioned or reapportioned or the amount that each adjoining owner is liable to pay for the fencing work if the order is consistent with section 245XH ; the part of the dividing fence to be constructed or repaired by either adjoining owner; when the fencing work is to be carried out; any other work to be carried out that is necessary to carry out the fencing work ordered including work for a retaining wall; that a fence has been used, or could lawfully be used, as a dividing fence forming part of a pool barrier; the amount of compensation payable to an adjoining owner for damage or destruction to a dividing fence forming part of a pool barrier caused by the other adjoining owner or a person mentioned in section 245XJ (1) (b) ; that an adjoining owner remove a thing attached to a dividing fence and restore the fence; the amount of compensation payable to an adjoining owner for the removal of a fence under section 245XO (3) ; whether or not a dividing fence forming part of a pool barrier would comply with the pool safety standard; any other matter necessary for the administration of this part.\n(sec.245XQ-ssec.2) The occupation of land on either side of a dividing fence forming part of a pool barrier, as a result of an order that fencing work is to be carried out on a line other than on the common boundary of the adjoining land, does not affect the title to, or possession of, the land.\n- (a) the line on which the fencing work is to be carried out, whether or not that line is on the common boundary of the adjoining land;\n- (b) the fencing work to be carried out, including the kind of dividing fence involved and any access to land for carrying out the fencing work;\n- (c) the way in which contributions for the fencing work are to be apportioned or reapportioned or the amount that each adjoining owner is liable to pay for the fencing work if the order is consistent with section 245XH ;\n- (d) the part of the dividing fence to be constructed or repaired by either adjoining owner;\n- (e) when the fencing work is to be carried out;\n- (f) any other work to be carried out that is necessary to carry out the fencing work ordered including work for a retaining wall;\n- (g) that a fence has been used, or could lawfully be used, as a dividing fence forming part of a pool barrier;\n- (h) the amount of compensation payable to an adjoining owner for damage or destruction to a dividing fence forming part of a pool barrier caused by the other adjoining owner or a person mentioned in section 245XJ (1) (b) ;\n- (i) that an adjoining owner remove a thing attached to a dividing fence and restore the fence;\n- (j) the amount of compensation payable to an adjoining owner for the removal of a fence under section 245XO (3) ;\n- (k) whether or not a dividing fence forming part of a pool barrier would comply with the pool safety standard;\n- (l) any other matter necessary for the administration of this part.","sortOrder":489},{"sectionNumber":"sec.245XR","sectionType":"section","heading":"Matters for QCAT consideration","content":"### sec.245XR Matters for QCAT consideration\n\nIn deciding an application under this part QCAT may consider all the circumstances of the application, including the following—\nany existing or previously existing dividing fence;\nthe purposes for which the 2 parcels of adjoining land are used, or intended to be used;\nthe kind of dividing fence normally used in the area;\nwhether the dividing fence is capable of being maintained by the adjoining owners;\nany policy adopted, or local law made, about dividing fences by a local government for the area where either parcel of land is situated;\nany requirement for fencing work in a development approval for the land of either adjoining owner;\nany written agreement made between the adjoining owners for the purposes of this part;\nthe pool safety standard.\ns 245XR ins 2011 No. 27 s 218\n- (a) any existing or previously existing dividing fence;\n- (b) the purposes for which the 2 parcels of adjoining land are used, or intended to be used;\n- (c) the kind of dividing fence normally used in the area;\n- (d) whether the dividing fence is capable of being maintained by the adjoining owners;\n- (e) any policy adopted, or local law made, about dividing fences by a local government for the area where either parcel of land is situated;\n- (f) any requirement for fencing work in a development approval for the land of either adjoining owner;\n- (g) any written agreement made between the adjoining owners for the purposes of this part;\n- (h) the pool safety standard.","sortOrder":490},{"sectionNumber":"sec.245XS","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application for order in absence of adjoining owner","content":"### sec.245XS Application for order in absence of adjoining owner\n\nAn owner may apply to QCAT for an order, in the absence of the adjoining owner, authorising the carrying out of fencing work, including the way in which contributions for the work are to be apportioned.\nAn order may be made under subsection (1) only if QCAT is satisfied that the owner could not locate the adjoining owner after making all reasonable inquiries.\nsearching the electoral roll or telephone directory\nmaking inquiries with immediate neighbours, tenants, real estate agents and the local government about where the adjoining owner is\nAn owner who carries out fencing work authorised by an order under this section and who later locates the adjoining owner may—\ngive a copy of the order to the adjoining owner; and\nafter 1 month from the day of giving a copy of the order, recover from the adjoining owner the adjoining owner’s contribution as stated in the order.\nThe adjoining owner given a copy of an order under subsection (1) may, within 1 month after being given the copy, apply to QCAT for a variation of the order and QCAT may vary the order in any way it considers appropriate.\nThis section continues to apply to the owner or adjoining owner even if, after the order was made, the owner or the adjoining owner stopped owning the relevant parcel of land consisting of the adjoining land.\ns 245XS ins 2011 No. 27 s 218\n(sec.245XS-ssec.1) An owner may apply to QCAT for an order, in the absence of the adjoining owner, authorising the carrying out of fencing work, including the way in which contributions for the work are to be apportioned.\n(sec.245XS-ssec.2) An order may be made under subsection (1) only if QCAT is satisfied that the owner could not locate the adjoining owner after making all reasonable inquiries. searching the electoral roll or telephone directory making inquiries with immediate neighbours, tenants, real estate agents and the local government about where the adjoining owner is\n(sec.245XS-ssec.3) An owner who carries out fencing work authorised by an order under this section and who later locates the adjoining owner may— give a copy of the order to the adjoining owner; and after 1 month from the day of giving a copy of the order, recover from the adjoining owner the adjoining owner’s contribution as stated in the order.\n(sec.245XS-ssec.4) The adjoining owner given a copy of an order under subsection (1) may, within 1 month after being given the copy, apply to QCAT for a variation of the order and QCAT may vary the order in any way it considers appropriate.\n(sec.245XS-ssec.5) This section continues to apply to the owner or adjoining owner even if, after the order was made, the owner or the adjoining owner stopped owning the relevant parcel of land consisting of the adjoining land.\n- • searching the electoral roll or telephone directory\n- • making inquiries with immediate neighbours, tenants, real estate agents and the local government about where the adjoining owner is\n- (a) give a copy of the order to the adjoining owner; and\n- (b) after 1 month from the day of giving a copy of the order, recover from the adjoining owner the adjoining owner’s contribution as stated in the order.","sortOrder":491},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8-pt.2A-div.5","sectionType":"division","heading":"Process for dealing with unauthorised fencing work","content":"## Process for dealing with unauthorised fencing work","sortOrder":492},{"sectionNumber":"sec.245XT","sectionType":"section","heading":"Unauthorised fencing work","content":"### sec.245XT Unauthorised fencing work\n\nAn owner is taken to have carried out fencing work for a dividing fence forming part of a pool barrier without authorisation unless—\nthe adjoining owners have agreed under this part about the fencing work being carried out; or\nQCAT has ordered that the fencing work be carried out; or\nthe fencing work is carried out under division 3 .\ns 245XT ins 2011 No. 27 s 218\n- (a) the adjoining owners have agreed under this part about the fencing work being carried out; or\n- (b) QCAT has ordered that the fencing work be carried out; or\n- (c) the fencing work is carried out under division 3 .","sortOrder":493},{"sectionNumber":"sec.245XU","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application before unauthorised fencing work","content":"### sec.245XU Application before unauthorised fencing work\n\nThis section applies if an owner believes on reasonable grounds that an adjoining owner intends to carry out fencing work for a dividing fence forming part of a pool barrier without authorisation.\nThe owner may apply to QCAT for an order preventing the adjoining owner from carrying out the fencing work.\nThe owner must give the adjoining owner a copy of the application at least 1 day before the application is heard.\nUnder the Acts Interpretation Act 1954 , section 38 (3) , if the day before the application is heard falls on a day that is not a business day, the last day for giving a copy of the application is taken to be the next earlier business day.\nOn application under this section, QCAT may make an order preventing the adjoining owner from demolishing, or tampering with, the dividing fence.\ns 245XU ins 2011 No. 27 s 218\n(sec.245XU-ssec.1) This section applies if an owner believes on reasonable grounds that an adjoining owner intends to carry out fencing work for a dividing fence forming part of a pool barrier without authorisation.\n(sec.245XU-ssec.2) The owner may apply to QCAT for an order preventing the adjoining owner from carrying out the fencing work.\n(sec.245XU-ssec.3) The owner must give the adjoining owner a copy of the application at least 1 day before the application is heard. Under the Acts Interpretation Act 1954 , section 38 (3) , if the day before the application is heard falls on a day that is not a business day, the last day for giving a copy of the application is taken to be the next earlier business day.\n(sec.245XU-ssec.4) On application under this section, QCAT may make an order preventing the adjoining owner from demolishing, or tampering with, the dividing fence.","sortOrder":494},{"sectionNumber":"sec.245XV","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application after unauthorised fencing work","content":"### sec.245XV Application after unauthorised fencing work\n\nThis section applies if an owner carried out fencing work for a dividing fence forming part of a pool barrier without authorisation.\nThe adjoining owner, for whom the dividing fence forms part of a pool barrier, may apply to QCAT for an order requiring the owner to rectify the dividing fence.\nThe adjoining owner must give the owner a copy of the application at least 3 days before the application is heard.\nOn application under this section, QCAT may make an order requiring the owner to—\nrectify the fencing work; and\nbear the costs of the rectification.\ns 245XV ins 2011 No. 27 s 218\n(sec.245XV-ssec.1) This section applies if an owner carried out fencing work for a dividing fence forming part of a pool barrier without authorisation.\n(sec.245XV-ssec.2) The adjoining owner, for whom the dividing fence forms part of a pool barrier, may apply to QCAT for an order requiring the owner to rectify the dividing fence.\n(sec.245XV-ssec.3) The adjoining owner must give the owner a copy of the application at least 3 days before the application is heard.\n(sec.245XV-ssec.4) On application under this section, QCAT may make an order requiring the owner to— rectify the fencing work; and bear the costs of the rectification.\n- (a) rectify the fencing work; and\n- (b) bear the costs of the rectification.","sortOrder":495},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8-pt.2A-div.6","sectionType":"division","heading":"Process if common boundary not agreed","content":"## Process if common boundary not agreed","sortOrder":496},{"sectionNumber":"sec.245XW","sectionType":"section","heading":"Process if common boundary not agreed","content":"### sec.245XW Process if common boundary not agreed\n\nThis section applies if adjoining owners do not agree on the position of the common boundary for the purposes of carrying out fencing work under this part.\nAn owner may give a notice to the adjoining owner, or the adjoining owner’s agent, of the owner’s intention to have the common boundary defined by a cadastral surveyor engaged by the owner.\nIf an adjoining owner is given a notice under subsection (2) , the adjoining owner may, within 1 month after the notice is given—\nhave the common boundary defined by a cadastral surveyor engaged by the adjoining owner and give the owner written advice of the common boundary as defined by the cadastral surveyor; or\ngive the owner written advice of the common boundary as defined by the adjoining owner if the adjoining owner is satisfied of the accurate position of the common boundary.\nUnless an owner who has given notice under subsection (2) receives advice under subsection (3) (a) , the owner may have the common boundary defined by a cadastral surveyor engaged by the owner.\nIf the common boundary defined by a cadastral surveyor engaged by the owner under subsection (4) is in about the same position as the position defined by the adjoining owner in an advice under subsection (3) (b) , the adjoining owner is not liable for any of the reasonable cost of engaging the cadastral surveyor.\nIf subsection (5) does not apply—\nadjoining owners are each liable for half the reasonable cost of engaging a cadastral surveyor under this section to define the position of the common boundary; and\nif 1 adjoining owner pays the entire cost, the half payable by the other adjoining owner is recoverable as a debt by the first adjoining owner.\nIn this section—\ncadastral surveyor means a person registered as a cadastral surveyor under the Surveyors Act 2003 .\ns 245XW ins 2011 No. 27 s 218\n(sec.245XW-ssec.1) This section applies if adjoining owners do not agree on the position of the common boundary for the purposes of carrying out fencing work under this part.\n(sec.245XW-ssec.2) An owner may give a notice to the adjoining owner, or the adjoining owner’s agent, of the owner’s intention to have the common boundary defined by a cadastral surveyor engaged by the owner.\n(sec.245XW-ssec.3) If an adjoining owner is given a notice under subsection (2) , the adjoining owner may, within 1 month after the notice is given— have the common boundary defined by a cadastral surveyor engaged by the adjoining owner and give the owner written advice of the common boundary as defined by the cadastral surveyor; or give the owner written advice of the common boundary as defined by the adjoining owner if the adjoining owner is satisfied of the accurate position of the common boundary.\n(sec.245XW-ssec.4) Unless an owner who has given notice under subsection (2) receives advice under subsection (3) (a) , the owner may have the common boundary defined by a cadastral surveyor engaged by the owner.\n(sec.245XW-ssec.5) If the common boundary defined by a cadastral surveyor engaged by the owner under subsection (4) is in about the same position as the position defined by the adjoining owner in an advice under subsection (3) (b) , the adjoining owner is not liable for any of the reasonable cost of engaging the cadastral surveyor.\n(sec.245XW-ssec.6) If subsection (5) does not apply— adjoining owners are each liable for half the reasonable cost of engaging a cadastral surveyor under this section to define the position of the common boundary; and if 1 adjoining owner pays the entire cost, the half payable by the other adjoining owner is recoverable as a debt by the first adjoining owner.\n(sec.245XW-ssec.7) In this section— cadastral surveyor means a person registered as a cadastral surveyor under the Surveyors Act 2003 .\n- (a) have the common boundary defined by a cadastral surveyor engaged by the adjoining owner and give the owner written advice of the common boundary as defined by the cadastral surveyor; or\n- (b) give the owner written advice of the common boundary as defined by the adjoining owner if the adjoining owner is satisfied of the accurate position of the common boundary.\n- (a) adjoining owners are each liable for half the reasonable cost of engaging a cadastral surveyor under this section to define the position of the common boundary; and\n- (b) if 1 adjoining owner pays the entire cost, the half payable by the other adjoining owner is recoverable as a debt by the first adjoining owner.","sortOrder":497},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8-pt.2A-div.7","sectionType":"division","heading":"General","content":"## General","sortOrder":498},{"sectionNumber":"sec.245XX","sectionType":"section","heading":"Measurement of the height of a dividing fence or pool barrier","content":"### sec.245XX Measurement of the height of a dividing fence or pool barrier\n\nIf a provision of this part relates to the height of a dividing fence or pool barrier, the height of the fence or barrier is to be measured using—\nfor a provision that relates to a regulated pool on only 1 of 2 parcels of adjoining land—the side of the fence or barrier on the adjoining land with the regulated pool; or\nfor a provision that relates to a regulated pool on each of 2 parcels of adjoining land—the shorter side of the fence or barrier.\ns 245XX ins 2011 No. 27 s 218\n- (a) for a provision that relates to a regulated pool on only 1 of 2 parcels of adjoining land—the side of the fence or barrier on the adjoining land with the regulated pool; or\n- (b) for a provision that relates to a regulated pool on each of 2 parcels of adjoining land—the shorter side of the fence or barrier.","sortOrder":499},{"sectionNumber":"sec.245XY","sectionType":"section","heading":"Substantial compliance is adequate","content":"### sec.245XY Substantial compliance is adequate\n\nSubstantial compliance with any agreement, notice or order mentioned in this part is adequate for this part.\ns 245XY ins 2011 No. 27 s 218","sortOrder":500},{"sectionNumber":"sec.245XZ","sectionType":"section","heading":"Giving documents","content":"### sec.245XZ Giving documents\n\nA document may be given to a person under this part in the following ways—\nleaving it with someone who is apparently an adult living at the relevant address;\nif there is no-one at the relevant address—leaving it at the relevant address in a position where it is reasonably likely to come to the person’s attention;\nif the relevant address is within a building or area to which the person who gives the document has been denied access—leaving it at the building or area in a position where it is reasonably likely to come to the person’s attention;\nposting it to the relevant address.\nIn a proceeding relating to this part, evidence of giving a document may be given orally or by affidavit.\nFor this section, a justice may take and receive an affidavit whether or not any matter to which the affidavit relates is pending in any court or QCAT.\nIf there are 2 or more joint owners of land and a person can not locate every owner, the document is taken to have been given to all joint owners if the person gives the document to at least 1 of the joint owners under this section.\nThis section does not limit the operation of the Acts Interpretation Act 1954 , part 10 .\nIn this section—\ndocument means a notice or a copy of an order under this part.\nrelevant address , for a person to be given a document, means the person’s usual or last known place of residence or business and includes the person’s address as provided by a local government from its records.\ns 245XZ ins 2011 No. 27 s 218\n(sec.245XZ-ssec.1) A document may be given to a person under this part in the following ways— leaving it with someone who is apparently an adult living at the relevant address; if there is no-one at the relevant address—leaving it at the relevant address in a position where it is reasonably likely to come to the person’s attention; if the relevant address is within a building or area to which the person who gives the document has been denied access—leaving it at the building or area in a position where it is reasonably likely to come to the person’s attention; posting it to the relevant address.\n(sec.245XZ-ssec.2) In a proceeding relating to this part, evidence of giving a document may be given orally or by affidavit.\n(sec.245XZ-ssec.3) For this section, a justice may take and receive an affidavit whether or not any matter to which the affidavit relates is pending in any court or QCAT.\n(sec.245XZ-ssec.4) If there are 2 or more joint owners of land and a person can not locate every owner, the document is taken to have been given to all joint owners if the person gives the document to at least 1 of the joint owners under this section.\n(sec.245XZ-ssec.5) This section does not limit the operation of the Acts Interpretation Act 1954 , part 10 .\n(sec.245XZ-ssec.6) In this section— document means a notice or a copy of an order under this part. relevant address , for a person to be given a document, means the person’s usual or last known place of residence or business and includes the person’s address as provided by a local government from its records.\n- (a) leaving it with someone who is apparently an adult living at the relevant address;\n- (b) if there is no-one at the relevant address—leaving it at the relevant address in a position where it is reasonably likely to come to the person’s attention;\n- (c) if the relevant address is within a building or area to which the person who gives the document has been denied access—leaving it at the building or area in a position where it is reasonably likely to come to the person’s attention;\n- (d) posting it to the relevant address.","sortOrder":501},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246","sectionType":"section","heading":"Descriptions in notice","content":"### sec.246 Descriptions in notice\n\nA description of land or a fence, line or boundary in a notice under this part is adequate if it allows no reasonable doubt about which land, fence, line or boundary is stated or if it is shown that the person given the notice knew the relevant land, fence, line or boundary.\ns 246 ins 2011 No. 27 s 218","sortOrder":502},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8-pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Inspections of regulated pools and the giving of pool safety certificates","content":"# Inspections of regulated pools and the giving of pool safety certificates","sortOrder":503},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8-pt.3-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Inspections of regulated pools by pool safety inspectors","content":"## Inspections of regulated pools by pool safety inspectors","sortOrder":504},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246A","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246A\n\ns 246A ins 2009 No. 51 s 29\nom 2012 No. 8 s 6","sortOrder":505},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246AA","sectionType":"section","heading":"Obligation to give pool safety certificate on inspection in particular circumstances","content":"### sec.246AA Obligation to give pool safety certificate on inspection in particular circumstances\n\nThis section applies if a pool safety inspector inspects a regulated pool and the inspector is reasonably satisfied the pool is a complying pool.\nThe pool safety inspector must, within 2 business days after the inspection, give the owner of the pool a pool safety certificate for the pool.\nThe pool safety inspector must not refuse to give a pool safety certificate for the pool only on the ground that—\nthere is no development approval to carry out building work that is the construction of, or alteration to, the pool (the pool work ); or\nthe pool work does not comply with the development approval for the pool work.\ns 246AA ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\n(sec.246AA-ssec.1) This section applies if a pool safety inspector inspects a regulated pool and the inspector is reasonably satisfied the pool is a complying pool.\n(sec.246AA-ssec.2) The pool safety inspector must, within 2 business days after the inspection, give the owner of the pool a pool safety certificate for the pool.\n(sec.246AA-ssec.3) The pool safety inspector must not refuse to give a pool safety certificate for the pool only on the ground that— there is no development approval to carry out building work that is the construction of, or alteration to, the pool (the pool work ); or the pool work does not comply with the development approval for the pool work.\n- (a) there is no development approval to carry out building work that is the construction of, or alteration to, the pool (the pool work ); or\n- (b) the pool work does not comply with the development approval for the pool work.","sortOrder":506},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246AB","sectionType":"section","heading":"Nonconformity notice","content":"### sec.246AB Nonconformity notice\n\nThis section applies if a pool safety inspector inspects a regulated pool (an initial inspection ) and the inspector is not satisfied the pool is a complying pool.\nUnder section 246BE , if a pool safety inspector inspects a regulated pool that is not a complying pool, the inspector may, in particular circumstances, carry out minor repairs relating to the pool before giving a pool safety certificate for the pool.\nSubject to subsections (3) and (4) , the pool safety inspector must, within 2 business days after the inspection, give the owner of the pool a notice (a nonconformity notice ) stating—\nthe pool is not a complying pool; and\nhow the pool is not a complying pool; and\nwhat must be done to make the pool a complying pool; and\nthat the owner may ask the pool safety inspector to reinspect the pool within 3 months after the giving of the nonconformity notice (the reinspection period ); and\nthat it is an offence for the owner to ask, in the reinspection period, a person other than the following to inspect the pool for the giving of a pool safety certificate for the pool—\nif the owner initially asked the local government to inspect the pool—the local government;\nif the owner initially asked the pool safety inspector to inspect the pool—the pool safety inspector; and\nthat the pool safety inspector must notify the local government if the owner does not ask the pool safety inspector to reinspect the pool within the reinspection period.\nThe pool safety inspector is not required to give the owner of the pool a nonconformity notice if, within 2 business days after the initial inspection—\nthe pool safety inspector reinspects the pool and is reasonably satisfied the pool is a complying pool; or\nthe owner and the pool safety inspector agree that the inspector will carry out particular minor repairs to make the pool a complying pool and, within 20 business days after the making of the agreement—\nthe inspector carries out the minor repairs; and\non reinspection of the pool, the inspector is reasonably satisfied the pool is a complying pool.\nIf, within 2 business days after the initial inspection—\nthe owner of the pool and the pool safety inspector agree that the inspector will carry out particular minor repairs to make the pool a complying pool; and\nwithin 20 business days after the making of the agreement—\nthe pool safety inspector has not carried out the repairs; or\non reinspection of the pool, the inspector is not reasonably satisfied the pool is a complying pool;\nthe pool safety inspector must, within a further 2 business days, give the owner a nonconformity notice for the pool.\nA nonconformity notice must include an information notice about the decision.\ns 246AB ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2011 No. 27 s 219\n(sec.246AB-ssec.1) This section applies if a pool safety inspector inspects a regulated pool (an initial inspection ) and the inspector is not satisfied the pool is a complying pool. Under section 246BE , if a pool safety inspector inspects a regulated pool that is not a complying pool, the inspector may, in particular circumstances, carry out minor repairs relating to the pool before giving a pool safety certificate for the pool.\n(sec.246AB-ssec.2) Subject to subsections (3) and (4) , the pool safety inspector must, within 2 business days after the inspection, give the owner of the pool a notice (a nonconformity notice ) stating— the pool is not a complying pool; and how the pool is not a complying pool; and what must be done to make the pool a complying pool; and that the owner may ask the pool safety inspector to reinspect the pool within 3 months after the giving of the nonconformity notice (the reinspection period ); and that it is an offence for the owner to ask, in the reinspection period, a person other than the following to inspect the pool for the giving of a pool safety certificate for the pool— if the owner initially asked the local government to inspect the pool—the local government; if the owner initially asked the pool safety inspector to inspect the pool—the pool safety inspector; and that the pool safety inspector must notify the local government if the owner does not ask the pool safety inspector to reinspect the pool within the reinspection period.\n(sec.246AB-ssec.3) The pool safety inspector is not required to give the owner of the pool a nonconformity notice if, within 2 business days after the initial inspection— the pool safety inspector reinspects the pool and is reasonably satisfied the pool is a complying pool; or the owner and the pool safety inspector agree that the inspector will carry out particular minor repairs to make the pool a complying pool and, within 20 business days after the making of the agreement— the inspector carries out the minor repairs; and on reinspection of the pool, the inspector is reasonably satisfied the pool is a complying pool.\n(sec.246AB-ssec.4) If, within 2 business days after the initial inspection— the owner of the pool and the pool safety inspector agree that the inspector will carry out particular minor repairs to make the pool a complying pool; and within 20 business days after the making of the agreement— the pool safety inspector has not carried out the repairs; or on reinspection of the pool, the inspector is not reasonably satisfied the pool is a complying pool; the pool safety inspector must, within a further 2 business days, give the owner a nonconformity notice for the pool.\n(sec.246AB-ssec.5) A nonconformity notice must include an information notice about the decision.\n- (a) the pool is not a complying pool; and\n- (b) how the pool is not a complying pool; and\n- (c) what must be done to make the pool a complying pool; and\n- (d) that the owner may ask the pool safety inspector to reinspect the pool within 3 months after the giving of the nonconformity notice (the reinspection period ); and\n- (e) that it is an offence for the owner to ask, in the reinspection period, a person other than the following to inspect the pool for the giving of a pool safety certificate for the pool— (i) if the owner initially asked the local government to inspect the pool—the local government; (ii) if the owner initially asked the pool safety inspector to inspect the pool—the pool safety inspector; and\n- (i) if the owner initially asked the local government to inspect the pool—the local government;\n- (ii) if the owner initially asked the pool safety inspector to inspect the pool—the pool safety inspector; and\n- (f) that the pool safety inspector must notify the local government if the owner does not ask the pool safety inspector to reinspect the pool within the reinspection period.\n- (i) if the owner initially asked the local government to inspect the pool—the local government;\n- (ii) if the owner initially asked the pool safety inspector to inspect the pool—the pool safety inspector; and\n- (a) the pool safety inspector reinspects the pool and is reasonably satisfied the pool is a complying pool; or\n- (b) the owner and the pool safety inspector agree that the inspector will carry out particular minor repairs to make the pool a complying pool and, within 20 business days after the making of the agreement— (i) the inspector carries out the minor repairs; and (ii) on reinspection of the pool, the inspector is reasonably satisfied the pool is a complying pool.\n- (i) the inspector carries out the minor repairs; and\n- (ii) on reinspection of the pool, the inspector is reasonably satisfied the pool is a complying pool.\n- (i) the inspector carries out the minor repairs; and\n- (ii) on reinspection of the pool, the inspector is reasonably satisfied the pool is a complying pool.\n- (a) the owner of the pool and the pool safety inspector agree that the inspector will carry out particular minor repairs to make the pool a complying pool; and\n- (b) within 20 business days after the making of the agreement— (i) the pool safety inspector has not carried out the repairs; or (ii) on reinspection of the pool, the inspector is not reasonably satisfied the pool is a complying pool;\n- (i) the pool safety inspector has not carried out the repairs; or\n- (ii) on reinspection of the pool, the inspector is not reasonably satisfied the pool is a complying pool;\n- (i) the pool safety inspector has not carried out the repairs; or\n- (ii) on reinspection of the pool, the inspector is not reasonably satisfied the pool is a complying pool;","sortOrder":507},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246AC","sectionType":"section","heading":"Steps after nonconformity notice","content":"### sec.246AC Steps after nonconformity notice\n\nThis section applies if a pool safety inspector gives the owner of a regulated pool a nonconformity notice for the pool.\nIf, within the reinspection period, the owner asks the pool safety inspector to reinspect the pool, the pool safety inspector must reinspect the pool within 5 business days after the request or the longer period that the owner and inspector agree.\nSections 246AA and 246AB apply to the reinspection of the pool.\nIf the owner fails to ask the pool safety inspector to reinspect the pool within the reinspection period, the inspector must, within 5 business days after the end of the reinspection period—\nnotify the local government of the failure; and\ngive the local government a copy of the nonconformity notice.\nSee also section 246BD (Effect of pool safety inspector not complying with Act if no penalty provided).\nThe owner of the pool may, in the reinspection period, ask only the following person to inspect the pool for the giving of a pool safety certificate for the pool—\nif the owner initially asked the local government to inspect the pool—the local government;\nif the owner initially asked the pool safety inspector to inspect the pool—the pool safety inspector.\nMaximum penalty—50 penalty units.\nSubsection (5) does not apply if—\nthe owner of the pool, by written request to the QBCC commissioner, asks the commissioner to allow a person other than the person mentioned in subsection (5) to reinspect the pool for the giving of a pool safety certificate for the pool; and\nthe commissioner gives the owner of the pool a notice agreeing to the request.\ns 246AC ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1\n(sec.246AC-ssec.1) This section applies if a pool safety inspector gives the owner of a regulated pool a nonconformity notice for the pool.\n(sec.246AC-ssec.2) If, within the reinspection period, the owner asks the pool safety inspector to reinspect the pool, the pool safety inspector must reinspect the pool within 5 business days after the request or the longer period that the owner and inspector agree.\n(sec.246AC-ssec.3) Sections 246AA and 246AB apply to the reinspection of the pool.\n(sec.246AC-ssec.4) If the owner fails to ask the pool safety inspector to reinspect the pool within the reinspection period, the inspector must, within 5 business days after the end of the reinspection period— notify the local government of the failure; and give the local government a copy of the nonconformity notice. See also section 246BD (Effect of pool safety inspector not complying with Act if no penalty provided).\n(sec.246AC-ssec.5) The owner of the pool may, in the reinspection period, ask only the following person to inspect the pool for the giving of a pool safety certificate for the pool— if the owner initially asked the local government to inspect the pool—the local government; if the owner initially asked the pool safety inspector to inspect the pool—the pool safety inspector. Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.\n(sec.246AC-ssec.6) Subsection (5) does not apply if— the owner of the pool, by written request to the QBCC commissioner, asks the commissioner to allow a person other than the person mentioned in subsection (5) to reinspect the pool for the giving of a pool safety certificate for the pool; and the commissioner gives the owner of the pool a notice agreeing to the request.\n- (a) notify the local government of the failure; and\n- (b) give the local government a copy of the nonconformity notice.\n- (a) if the owner initially asked the local government to inspect the pool—the local government;\n- (b) if the owner initially asked the pool safety inspector to inspect the pool—the pool safety inspector.\n- (a) the owner of the pool, by written request to the QBCC commissioner, asks the commissioner to allow a person other than the person mentioned in subsection (5) to reinspect the pool for the giving of a pool safety certificate for the pool; and\n- (b) the commissioner gives the owner of the pool a notice agreeing to the request.","sortOrder":508},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246ACA","sectionType":"section","heading":"Special provision for pool inspection in remote areas","content":"### sec.246ACA Special provision for pool inspection in remote areas\n\nIf a pool safety inspector is engaged to inspect a regulated pool situated in a remote area, the pool safety inspector—\nneed not carry out an on-site inspection of the pool; and\nmay, for this Act, inspect the pool by using documents or any technology allowing the pool safety inspector to satisfy himself or herself about whether the pool is, or is not, a complying pool.\nIn this section—\nprescribed local government means a local government prescribed under a regulation for this section.\nremote area means a part of the area of a prescribed local government that the local government—\nis satisfied is a remote area for this section because of its remoteness from the business premises of persons who perform pool safety inspection functions; and\nhas by resolution declared to be a remote area for this section.\ns 246ACA ins 2010 No. 35 s 15\n(sec.246ACA-ssec.1) If a pool safety inspector is engaged to inspect a regulated pool situated in a remote area, the pool safety inspector— need not carry out an on-site inspection of the pool; and may, for this Act, inspect the pool by using documents or any technology allowing the pool safety inspector to satisfy himself or herself about whether the pool is, or is not, a complying pool.\n(sec.246ACA-ssec.2) In this section— prescribed local government means a local government prescribed under a regulation for this section. remote area means a part of the area of a prescribed local government that the local government— is satisfied is a remote area for this section because of its remoteness from the business premises of persons who perform pool safety inspection functions; and has by resolution declared to be a remote area for this section.\n- (a) need not carry out an on-site inspection of the pool; and\n- (b) may, for this Act, inspect the pool by using documents or any technology allowing the pool safety inspector to satisfy himself or herself about whether the pool is, or is not, a complying pool.\n- (a) is satisfied is a remote area for this section because of its remoteness from the business premises of persons who perform pool safety inspection functions; and\n- (b) has by resolution declared to be a remote area for this section.","sortOrder":509},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246AD","sectionType":"section","heading":"Record-keeping requirements for inspections","content":"### sec.246AD Record-keeping requirements for inspections\n\nThis section applies if a pool safety inspector inspects a regulated pool under this part.\nThe pool safety inspector must, for at least 5 years from the day the pool is inspected, keep a record of the inspection, including any pool safety certificate and nonconformity notice given, unless the inspector has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\ns 246AD ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\n(sec.246AD-ssec.1) This section applies if a pool safety inspector inspects a regulated pool under this part.\n(sec.246AD-ssec.2) The pool safety inspector must, for at least 5 years from the day the pool is inspected, keep a record of the inspection, including any pool safety certificate and nonconformity notice given, unless the inspector has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.","sortOrder":510},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8-pt.3-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Functions of local government for inspections of regulated pools","content":"## Functions of local government for inspections of regulated pools","sortOrder":511},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246ADA","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirement to inspect particular pools","content":"### sec.246ADA Requirement to inspect particular pools\n\nThis section applies if a local government receives for a regulated pool—\nnotice of a pool immersion incident under section 245I ; or\na pool safety complaint notice; or\na notice under section 245UA .\nThe local government must, as soon as practicable after receiving the notice, inspect the regulated pool for compliance with—\nif under this Act the owner of the pool must ensure the pool complies with the pool safety standard for the pool—the pool safety standard; or\notherwise—the fencing standards for the pool.\nHowever, the local government need not, under subsection (2) , inspect a regulated pool for which the local government has received a pool safety complaint notice if the local government reasonably considers the complaint is vexatious.\nThe local government must not charge a fee for an inspection under subsection (2) relating to a notice mentioned in subsection (1) (a) or (b) .\nIf, after the inspection, the local government is satisfied the pool does not comply with the pool safety standard or fencing standards for the pool (the relevant standards ), the local government must take necessary enforcement action to ensure the pool complies with the relevant standards.\nIn this section—\nfencing standards , for a regulated pool, means the fencing standards under section 233 of this Act as in force before the 2010 Act commencement day that applied to the pool immediately before that day.\npool safety complaint notice , for a regulated pool, means any complaint in writing that—\nis given to a local government; and\nconcerns a matter about the pool’s safety, including the safety of its fencing or other barriers.\ns 246ADA ins 2010 No. 35 s 16\n(sec.246ADA-ssec.1) This section applies if a local government receives for a regulated pool— notice of a pool immersion incident under section 245I ; or a pool safety complaint notice; or a notice under section 245UA .\n(sec.246ADA-ssec.2) The local government must, as soon as practicable after receiving the notice, inspect the regulated pool for compliance with— if under this Act the owner of the pool must ensure the pool complies with the pool safety standard for the pool—the pool safety standard; or otherwise—the fencing standards for the pool.\n(sec.246ADA-ssec.3) However, the local government need not, under subsection (2) , inspect a regulated pool for which the local government has received a pool safety complaint notice if the local government reasonably considers the complaint is vexatious.\n(sec.246ADA-ssec.4) The local government must not charge a fee for an inspection under subsection (2) relating to a notice mentioned in subsection (1) (a) or (b) .\n(sec.246ADA-ssec.5) If, after the inspection, the local government is satisfied the pool does not comply with the pool safety standard or fencing standards for the pool (the relevant standards ), the local government must take necessary enforcement action to ensure the pool complies with the relevant standards.\n(sec.246ADA-ssec.6) In this section— fencing standards , for a regulated pool, means the fencing standards under section 233 of this Act as in force before the 2010 Act commencement day that applied to the pool immediately before that day. pool safety complaint notice , for a regulated pool, means any complaint in writing that— is given to a local government; and concerns a matter about the pool’s safety, including the safety of its fencing or other barriers.\n- (a) notice of a pool immersion incident under section 245I ; or\n- (b) a pool safety complaint notice; or\n- (c) a notice under section 245UA .\n- (a) if under this Act the owner of the pool must ensure the pool complies with the pool safety standard for the pool—the pool safety standard; or\n- (b) otherwise—the fencing standards for the pool.\n- (a) is given to a local government; and\n- (b) concerns a matter about the pool’s safety, including the safety of its fencing or other barriers.","sortOrder":512},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246AE","sectionType":"section","heading":"Power of local government to inspect regulated pool","content":"### sec.246AE Power of local government to inspect regulated pool\n\nThis section applies if—\na pool safety inspector notifies the local government about a regulated pool under section 246AC (4) ; or\nthe local government must, under section 246ADA , inspect a regulated pool.\nAn employee or agent of the local government may enter land on which the regulated pool is situated (the pool site ) to inspect the pool.\nIf the owner, or an occupier, of the land is present at the pool site, the employee or agent must do, or make a reasonable attempt to do, the following things before entering the pool site—\nidentify himself or herself to the person, by—\nproducing his or her identity card for the person’s inspection before exercising the power; or\nhaving the identity card displayed so it is clearly visible to the person when exercising the power;\ntell the person the purpose of the entry;\nseek the consent of the person to the entry;\ntell the person the officer is permitted under this Act to enter the place without the person’s consent.\nHowever, if it is not practicable to comply with subsection (3) (a) , the employee or agent must produce the identity card for the person’s inspection at the first reasonable opportunity.\nIf the person is not present, the employee or agent must take reasonable steps to advise the person of the employee’s or agent’s intention to enter the place.\nSubsections (3) and (4) do not require the employee or agent to take a step that the employee or agent reasonably believes may frustrate or otherwise hinder the purposes of the entry.\nSubsection (2) does not apply to the entry of a dwelling.\ns 246AE ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2010 No. 35 s 17\n(sec.246AE-ssec.1) This section applies if— a pool safety inspector notifies the local government about a regulated pool under section 246AC (4) ; or the local government must, under section 246ADA , inspect a regulated pool.\n(sec.246AE-ssec.2) An employee or agent of the local government may enter land on which the regulated pool is situated (the pool site ) to inspect the pool.\n(sec.246AE-ssec.3) If the owner, or an occupier, of the land is present at the pool site, the employee or agent must do, or make a reasonable attempt to do, the following things before entering the pool site— identify himself or herself to the person, by— producing his or her identity card for the person’s inspection before exercising the power; or having the identity card displayed so it is clearly visible to the person when exercising the power; tell the person the purpose of the entry; seek the consent of the person to the entry; tell the person the officer is permitted under this Act to enter the place without the person’s consent.\n(sec.246AE-ssec.4) However, if it is not practicable to comply with subsection (3) (a) , the employee or agent must produce the identity card for the person’s inspection at the first reasonable opportunity.\n(sec.246AE-ssec.5) If the person is not present, the employee or agent must take reasonable steps to advise the person of the employee’s or agent’s intention to enter the place.\n(sec.246AE-ssec.6) Subsections (3) and (4) do not require the employee or agent to take a step that the employee or agent reasonably believes may frustrate or otherwise hinder the purposes of the entry.\n(sec.246AE-ssec.7) Subsection (2) does not apply to the entry of a dwelling.\n- (a) a pool safety inspector notifies the local government about a regulated pool under section 246AC (4) ; or\n- (b) the local government must, under section 246ADA , inspect a regulated pool.\n- (a) identify himself or herself to the person, by— (i) producing his or her identity card for the person’s inspection before exercising the power; or (ii) having the identity card displayed so it is clearly visible to the person when exercising the power;\n- (i) producing his or her identity card for the person’s inspection before exercising the power; or\n- (ii) having the identity card displayed so it is clearly visible to the person when exercising the power;\n- (b) tell the person the purpose of the entry;\n- (c) seek the consent of the person to the entry;\n- (d) tell the person the officer is permitted under this Act to enter the place without the person’s consent.\n- (i) producing his or her identity card for the person’s inspection before exercising the power; or\n- (ii) having the identity card displayed so it is clearly visible to the person when exercising the power;","sortOrder":513},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246AF","sectionType":"section","heading":"Cancellation of pool safety certificate after inspection","content":"### sec.246AF Cancellation of pool safety certificate after inspection\n\nThis section applies if the local government—\ninspects a regulated pool that has a pool safety certificate; and\nreasonably believes the pool is not a complying pool.\nThe local government may, after complying with section 246AG , cancel the pool safety certificate for the pool.\nIf the local government cancels the pool safety certificate under subsection (2) , it must, within 10 business days after the cancellation, give the QBCC commissioner notice of the cancellation.\nThe commissioner must record in the regulated pools register the cancellation of the pool safety certificate for the pool.\nSubsection (2) does not limit the power of the local government under sections 248 and 249 .\ns 246AF ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1\n(sec.246AF-ssec.1) This section applies if the local government— inspects a regulated pool that has a pool safety certificate; and reasonably believes the pool is not a complying pool.\n(sec.246AF-ssec.2) The local government may, after complying with section 246AG , cancel the pool safety certificate for the pool.\n(sec.246AF-ssec.3) If the local government cancels the pool safety certificate under subsection (2) , it must, within 10 business days after the cancellation, give the QBCC commissioner notice of the cancellation.\n(sec.246AF-ssec.4) The commissioner must record in the regulated pools register the cancellation of the pool safety certificate for the pool.\n(sec.246AF-ssec.5) Subsection (2) does not limit the power of the local government under sections 248 and 249 .\n- (a) inspects a regulated pool that has a pool safety certificate; and\n- (b) reasonably believes the pool is not a complying pool.","sortOrder":514},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246AG","sectionType":"section","heading":"Show cause notice procedure and decision","content":"### sec.246AG Show cause notice procedure and decision\n\nThe local government must, before cancelling the pool safety certificate under section 246AF (2) , give the owner of the regulated pool a notice (a show cause notice ).\nThe show cause notice must state each of the following—\nthat the local government proposes cancelling the pool safety certificate for the pool;\nthe grounds for cancelling the pool safety certificate;\nthe facts and circumstances forming the basis for the grounds;\nthat the owner of the pool may, within a stated period (the show cause period ), make submissions about why the pool safety certificate should not be cancelled.\nThe show cause period must end at least 10 business days after the owner is given the show cause notice.\nThe owner may, within the show cause period, make submissions to the local government about the show cause notice.\nThe local government must—\nconsider the submissions; and\ndecide whether to cancel the pool safety certificate for the pool.\nIf the local government decides not to cancel the pool safety certificate, it must give the owner notice of the decision.\nIf the local government decides to cancel the pool safety certificate, it must give the owner an information notice about the decision.\nA decision to cancel the pool safety certificate takes effect at the end of 10 business days after the information notice is given unless the owner sooner appeals the decision.\nIf the owner appeals the decision to cancel the pool safety certificate, the decision is stayed until—\nthe appeal is withdrawn; or\nthe appeal is dismissed.\ns 246AG ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2010 No. 35 s 18 ; 2013 No. 5 s 94 sch\n(sec.246AG-ssec.1) The local government must, before cancelling the pool safety certificate under section 246AF (2) , give the owner of the regulated pool a notice (a show cause notice ).\n(sec.246AG-ssec.2) The show cause notice must state each of the following— that the local government proposes cancelling the pool safety certificate for the pool; the grounds for cancelling the pool safety certificate; the facts and circumstances forming the basis for the grounds; that the owner of the pool may, within a stated period (the show cause period ), make submissions about why the pool safety certificate should not be cancelled.\n(sec.246AG-ssec.3) The show cause period must end at least 10 business days after the owner is given the show cause notice.\n(sec.246AG-ssec.4) The owner may, within the show cause period, make submissions to the local government about the show cause notice.\n(sec.246AG-ssec.5) The local government must— consider the submissions; and decide whether to cancel the pool safety certificate for the pool.\n(sec.246AG-ssec.6) If the local government decides not to cancel the pool safety certificate, it must give the owner notice of the decision.\n(sec.246AG-ssec.7) If the local government decides to cancel the pool safety certificate, it must give the owner an information notice about the decision.\n(sec.246AG-ssec.8) A decision to cancel the pool safety certificate takes effect at the end of 10 business days after the information notice is given unless the owner sooner appeals the decision.\n(sec.246AG-ssec.9) If the owner appeals the decision to cancel the pool safety certificate, the decision is stayed until— the appeal is withdrawn; or the appeal is dismissed.\n- (a) that the local government proposes cancelling the pool safety certificate for the pool;\n- (b) the grounds for cancelling the pool safety certificate;\n- (c) the facts and circumstances forming the basis for the grounds;\n- (d) that the owner of the pool may, within a stated period (the show cause period ), make submissions about why the pool safety certificate should not be cancelled.\n- (a) consider the submissions; and\n- (b) decide whether to cancel the pool safety certificate for the pool.\n- (a) the appeal is withdrawn; or\n- (b) the appeal is dismissed.","sortOrder":515},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246AH","sectionType":"section","heading":"Request for inspection of regulated pool","content":"### sec.246AH Request for inspection of regulated pool\n\nThis section applies if the owner of a regulated pool asks the local government to inspect the pool for the giving of a pool safety certificate for the pool.\nThe local government must appoint or employ a pool safety inspector to conduct the inspection of the pool.\ns 246AH ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\n(sec.246AH-ssec.1) This section applies if the owner of a regulated pool asks the local government to inspect the pool for the giving of a pool safety certificate for the pool.\n(sec.246AH-ssec.2) The local government must appoint or employ a pool safety inspector to conduct the inspection of the pool.","sortOrder":516},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246AI","sectionType":"section","heading":"Pool safety certificate does not limit power of local government to enter land for particular purposes","content":"### sec.246AI Pool safety certificate does not limit power of local government to enter land for particular purposes\n\nTo remove any doubt, it is declared that the existence of a pool safety certificate for a regulated pool does not limit a person performing functions or exercising powers under this Act or another Act for a local government to enter land on which the pool is situated.\nCity of Brisbane Act 2010 , section 122 (Entering property under an approved inspection program)\nCity of Brisbane Act 2010 , chapter 5 , part 2 , division 2 (Powers of other persons)\nLocal Government Act 2009 , chapter 5 , part 2 , division 2 (Powers of other persons)\nLocal Government Act 2009 , section 133 (Entering property under an approved inspection program)\ns 246AI ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2012 No. 3 s 132 sch ; 2013 No. 30 s 9 sch 1\n- • City of Brisbane Act 2010 , section 122 (Entering property under an approved inspection program)\n- • City of Brisbane Act 2010 , chapter 5 , part 2 , division 2 (Powers of other persons)\n- • Local Government Act 2009 , chapter 5 , part 2 , division 2 (Powers of other persons)\n- • Local Government Act 2009 , section 133 (Entering property under an approved inspection program)","sortOrder":517},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246AIA","sectionType":"section","heading":"Keeping records of particular notices","content":"### sec.246AIA Keeping records of particular notices\n\nIf a local government receives a notice mentioned in section 246ADA (1) for a regulated pool, the local government must, for at least 5 years after its receipt, keep a record of—\nthe notice; and\nthe results of any inspection of the regulated pool that was carried out by the local government under section 246ADA .\nThe record may be kept in the way the local government decides.\ns 246AIA ins 2010 No. 35 s 19\n(sec.246AIA-ssec.1) If a local government receives a notice mentioned in section 246ADA (1) for a regulated pool, the local government must, for at least 5 years after its receipt, keep a record of— the notice; and the results of any inspection of the regulated pool that was carried out by the local government under section 246ADA .\n(sec.246AIA-ssec.2) The record may be kept in the way the local government decides.\n- (a) the notice; and\n- (b) the results of any inspection of the regulated pool that was carried out by the local government under section 246ADA .","sortOrder":518},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246AIB","sectionType":"section","heading":"Local government to give information to QBCC commissioner","content":"### sec.246AIB Local government to give information to QBCC commissioner\n\nThe QBCC commissioner may, by notice given to the local government, ask the local government to give the commissioner information contained in a record kept by the local government under section 246AIA (1) (b) .\nThe local government must comply with the request.\ns 246AIB ins 2010 No. 35 s 19\namd 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1\n(sec.246AIB-ssec.1) The QBCC commissioner may, by notice given to the local government, ask the local government to give the commissioner information contained in a record kept by the local government under section 246AIA (1) (b) .\n(sec.246AIB-ssec.2) The local government must comply with the request.","sortOrder":519},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8-pt.3-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Pool safety certificates","content":"## Pool safety certificates","sortOrder":520},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246AJ","sectionType":"section","heading":"Identification number for pool safety certificate","content":"### sec.246AJ Identification number for pool safety certificate\n\nThe QBCC commissioner must make available for purchase by pool safety inspectors identifying numbers for pool safety certificates that are unique to each certificate.\nThe identifying number for a pool safety certificate is called its identification number .\nThe fee for an identification number for a pool safety certificate is the fee prescribed under a regulation.\nA pool safety inspector must, when giving a pool safety certificate, assign to the certificate an identification number.\nMaximum penalty for subsection (4) —50 penalty units.\ns 246AJ ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1\n(sec.246AJ-ssec.1) The QBCC commissioner must make available for purchase by pool safety inspectors identifying numbers for pool safety certificates that are unique to each certificate.\n(sec.246AJ-ssec.2) The identifying number for a pool safety certificate is called its identification number .\n(sec.246AJ-ssec.3) The fee for an identification number for a pool safety certificate is the fee prescribed under a regulation.\n(sec.246AJ-ssec.4) A pool safety inspector must, when giving a pool safety certificate, assign to the certificate an identification number. Maximum penalty for subsection (4) —50 penalty units.","sortOrder":521},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246AK","sectionType":"section","heading":"Form of pool safety certificate","content":"### sec.246AK Form of pool safety certificate\n\nA pool safety certificate for a regulated pool must—\nbe in the approved form; and\nhave an identification number; and\nbe signed by the pool safety inspector giving the certificate.\ns 246AK ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\n- (a) be in the approved form; and\n- (b) have an identification number; and\n- (c) be signed by the pool safety inspector giving the certificate.","sortOrder":522},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246AL","sectionType":"section","heading":"Term of pool safety certificate","content":"### sec.246AL Term of pool safety certificate\n\nA pool safety certificate for a regulated pool expires at the end of the relevant period unless it is sooner cancelled under section 246AF .\nIn this section—\nrelevant period means—\nfor a pool that is a shared pool—1 year after the pool safety certificate is given; or\notherwise—2 years after the pool safety certificate is given.\ns 246AL ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\n(sec.246AL-ssec.1) A pool safety certificate for a regulated pool expires at the end of the relevant period unless it is sooner cancelled under section 246AF .\n(sec.246AL-ssec.2) In this section— relevant period means— for a pool that is a shared pool—1 year after the pool safety certificate is given; or otherwise—2 years after the pool safety certificate is given.\n- (a) for a pool that is a shared pool—1 year after the pool safety certificate is given; or\n- (b) otherwise—2 years after the pool safety certificate is given.","sortOrder":523},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246AM","sectionType":"section","heading":"Pool safety inspector’s obligation to give notice of pool safety certificates","content":"### sec.246AM Pool safety inspector’s obligation to give notice of pool safety certificates\n\nThis section applies if a pool safety inspector gives a pool safety certificate for a regulated pool.\nThe pool safety inspector must, within 5 business days after giving the certificate, give the QBCC commissioner details of the certificate in the way approved by the commissioner.\ns 246AM ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1\n(sec.246AM-ssec.1) This section applies if a pool safety inspector gives a pool safety certificate for a regulated pool.\n(sec.246AM-ssec.2) The pool safety inspector must, within 5 business days after giving the certificate, give the QBCC commissioner details of the certificate in the way approved by the commissioner.","sortOrder":524},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246AN","sectionType":"section","heading":"Final inspection certificate or certificate of occupancy instead of pool safety certificate","content":"### sec.246AN Final inspection certificate or certificate of occupancy instead of pool safety certificate\n\nThis section applies to the following (each a building certificate )—\na final inspection certificate given for building work that is, or includes, the construction of, or alteration to, a regulated pool;\na certificate of occupancy given for—\na building that includes a regulated pool; or\na building on land on which a regulated pool is situated.\nTo the extent the building certificate applies to the pool, the building certificate may be used instead of a pool safety certificate for the pool for the relevant period.\nIn this section—\nrelevant period means—\nfor a pool that is a shared pool—1 year after the building certificate is given; or\notherwise—2 years after the building certificate is given.\ns 246AN ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2020 No. 24 s 153 s ch 1 pt 2\n(sec.246AN-ssec.1) This section applies to the following (each a building certificate )— a final inspection certificate given for building work that is, or includes, the construction of, or alteration to, a regulated pool; a certificate of occupancy given for— a building that includes a regulated pool; or a building on land on which a regulated pool is situated.\n(sec.246AN-ssec.2) To the extent the building certificate applies to the pool, the building certificate may be used instead of a pool safety certificate for the pool for the relevant period.\n(sec.246AN-ssec.3) In this section— relevant period means— for a pool that is a shared pool—1 year after the building certificate is given; or otherwise—2 years after the building certificate is given.\n- (a) a final inspection certificate given for building work that is, or includes, the construction of, or alteration to, a regulated pool;\n- (b) a certificate of occupancy given for— (i) a building that includes a regulated pool; or (ii) a building on land on which a regulated pool is situated.\n- (i) a building that includes a regulated pool; or\n- (ii) a building on land on which a regulated pool is situated.\n- (i) a building that includes a regulated pool; or\n- (ii) a building on land on which a regulated pool is situated.\n- (a) for a pool that is a shared pool—1 year after the building certificate is given; or\n- (b) otherwise—2 years after the building certificate is given.","sortOrder":525},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8-pt.3-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Miscellaneous provision","content":"## Miscellaneous provision","sortOrder":526},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246AO","sectionType":"section","heading":"Appeals to development tribunal of decisions under pt 3","content":"### sec.246AO Appeals to development tribunal of decisions under pt 3\n\nThis section applies if the owner of a regulated pool is given under this part an information notice about a decision of a pool safety inspector or the local government.\nThe owner of the pool may, within the appeal period, appeal the decision to a development tribunal.\nIn this section—\nappeal period means—\nfor a decision of a pool safety inspector—20 business days after the information notice is given; or\nfor a decision of the local government—10 business days after the information notice is given.\ns 246AO ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2010 No. 35 s 20 ; 2016 No. 27 s 105\n(sec.246AO-ssec.1) This section applies if the owner of a regulated pool is given under this part an information notice about a decision of a pool safety inspector or the local government.\n(sec.246AO-ssec.2) The owner of the pool may, within the appeal period, appeal the decision to a development tribunal.\n(sec.246AO-ssec.3) In this section— appeal period means— for a decision of a pool safety inspector—20 business days after the information notice is given; or for a decision of the local government—10 business days after the information notice is given.\n- (a) for a decision of a pool safety inspector—20 business days after the information notice is given; or\n- (b) for a decision of the local government—10 business days after the information notice is given.","sortOrder":527},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8-pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"General provisions about regulated pools","content":"# General provisions about regulated pools","sortOrder":528},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8-pt.4-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Obligations to give notice of regulated pools","content":"## Obligations to give notice of regulated pools","sortOrder":529},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246AP","sectionType":"section","heading":"Building certifier’s obligation to give notice of regulated pool","content":"### sec.246AP Building certifier’s obligation to give notice of regulated pool\n\nThis section applies to a building certifier who gives either of the following (each a building certificate )—\na final inspection certificate for building work that is, or includes, the construction of, or alteration to, a regulated pool;\na certificate of occupancy for—\na building that includes a regulated pool; or\na building on land on which a regulated pool is situated.\nThe building certifier must, within 5 business days after giving the building certificate, give the QBCC commissioner details of the certificate in the way approved by the commissioner.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\ns 246AP ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1 ; 2020 No. 24 s 153 s ch 1 pt 2\n(sec.246AP-ssec.1) This section applies to a building certifier who gives either of the following (each a building certificate )— a final inspection certificate for building work that is, or includes, the construction of, or alteration to, a regulated pool; a certificate of occupancy for— a building that includes a regulated pool; or a building on land on which a regulated pool is situated.\n(sec.246AP-ssec.2) The building certifier must, within 5 business days after giving the building certificate, give the QBCC commissioner details of the certificate in the way approved by the commissioner. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n- (a) a final inspection certificate for building work that is, or includes, the construction of, or alteration to, a regulated pool;\n- (b) a certificate of occupancy for— (i) a building that includes a regulated pool; or (ii) a building on land on which a regulated pool is situated.\n- (i) a building that includes a regulated pool; or\n- (ii) a building on land on which a regulated pool is situated.\n- (i) a building that includes a regulated pool; or\n- (ii) a building on land on which a regulated pool is situated.","sortOrder":530},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246AQ","sectionType":"section","heading":"Local government’s obligation to give notice of existing regulated pool","content":"### sec.246AQ Local government’s obligation to give notice of existing regulated pool\n\nA local government must, within 3 months after the commencement of this section and in the way approved by the QBCC commissioner, give the commissioner details of each existing regulated pool in its local government area of which the local government has a record.\nIn this section—\nexisting regulated pool means a regulated pool in existence on the commencement of this section.\ns 246AQ ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1\n(sec.246AQ-ssec.1) A local government must, within 3 months after the commencement of this section and in the way approved by the QBCC commissioner, give the commissioner details of each existing regulated pool in its local government area of which the local government has a record.\n(sec.246AQ-ssec.2) In this section— existing regulated pool means a regulated pool in existence on the commencement of this section.","sortOrder":531},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246AR","sectionType":"section","heading":"Owner’s obligation to give notice of existing regulated pool","content":"### sec.246AR Owner’s obligation to give notice of existing regulated pool\n\nThis section applies to an existing regulated pool that is not recorded in the regulated pools register at the end of 3 months after the commencement of this section.\nThe owner of the pool must, by a day prescribed under a regulation (the prescribed day ), give the QBCC commissioner details of the pool in the way approved by the commissioner, unless the owner has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nThe prescribed day must not be later than 12 months after the commencement of this subsection.\nThis section does not apply to an existing regulated pool that is demolished or removed before the prescribed day.\nIn this section—\nexisting regulated pool means a regulated pool in existence on the commencement of this section.\ns 246AR ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2011 No. 17 s 4 ; 2012 No. 3 s 132 sch ; 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1\n(sec.246AR-ssec.1) This section applies to an existing regulated pool that is not recorded in the regulated pools register at the end of 3 months after the commencement of this section.\n(sec.246AR-ssec.2) The owner of the pool must, by a day prescribed under a regulation (the prescribed day ), give the QBCC commissioner details of the pool in the way approved by the commissioner, unless the owner has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.246AR-ssec.3) The prescribed day must not be later than 12 months after the commencement of this subsection.\n(sec.246AR-ssec.4) This section does not apply to an existing regulated pool that is demolished or removed before the prescribed day.\n(sec.246AR-ssec.5) In this section— existing regulated pool means a regulated pool in existence on the commencement of this section.","sortOrder":532},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8-pt.4-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Register of regulated pools","content":"## Register of regulated pools","sortOrder":533},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246AS","sectionType":"section","heading":"Regulated pools register","content":"### sec.246AS Regulated pools register\n\nThe QBCC commissioner must keep a register of regulated pools (the regulated pools register ).\nThe regulated pools register may be kept in the way the commissioner considers appropriate, including, for example, in an electronic form.\nThe regulated pools register must contain the following particulars for each regulated pool—\nthe address, and real property description, of the land on which the pool is situated;\nthe following information about any pool safety certificate for the pool—\nthe day the certificate was given and the period for which it is stated to remain in force;\nthe certificate’s identification number;\nany other matter prescribed under a regulation.\ns 246AS ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1\n(sec.246AS-ssec.1) The QBCC commissioner must keep a register of regulated pools (the regulated pools register ).\n(sec.246AS-ssec.2) The regulated pools register may be kept in the way the commissioner considers appropriate, including, for example, in an electronic form.\n(sec.246AS-ssec.3) The regulated pools register must contain the following particulars for each regulated pool— the address, and real property description, of the land on which the pool is situated; the following information about any pool safety certificate for the pool— the day the certificate was given and the period for which it is stated to remain in force; the certificate’s identification number; any other matter prescribed under a regulation.\n- (a) the address, and real property description, of the land on which the pool is situated;\n- (b) the following information about any pool safety certificate for the pool— (i) the day the certificate was given and the period for which it is stated to remain in force; (ii) the certificate’s identification number;\n- (i) the day the certificate was given and the period for which it is stated to remain in force;\n- (ii) the certificate’s identification number;\n- (c) any other matter prescribed under a regulation.\n- (i) the day the certificate was given and the period for which it is stated to remain in force;\n- (ii) the certificate’s identification number;","sortOrder":534},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246AT","sectionType":"section","heading":"Access to regulated pools register","content":"### sec.246AT Access to regulated pools register\n\nThe QBCC commissioner must—\non payment of the fee prescribed under a regulation, make the regulated pools register available for inspection by anyone at—\nQBCC’s head office, while the office is open for business; and\nother places the commissioner considers appropriate; and\non application by a person and payment of the fee prescribed under a regulation, give the person a copy of all or part of the information held in the register.\nThe commissioner may make the regulated pools register available for inspection on QBCC’s website.\nA person or entity, or class of persons or entities, prescribed under a regulation may inspect the register without payment of the fee.\ns 246AT ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2014 No. 56 s 29\n(sec.246AT-ssec.1) The QBCC commissioner must— on payment of the fee prescribed under a regulation, make the regulated pools register available for inspection by anyone at— QBCC’s head office, while the office is open for business; and other places the commissioner considers appropriate; and on application by a person and payment of the fee prescribed under a regulation, give the person a copy of all or part of the information held in the register.\n(sec.246AT-ssec.2) The commissioner may make the regulated pools register available for inspection on QBCC’s website.\n(sec.246AT-ssec.3) A person or entity, or class of persons or entities, prescribed under a regulation may inspect the register without payment of the fee.\n- (a) on payment of the fee prescribed under a regulation, make the regulated pools register available for inspection by anyone at— (i) QBCC’s head office, while the office is open for business; and (ii) other places the commissioner considers appropriate; and\n- (i) QBCC’s head office, while the office is open for business; and\n- (ii) other places the commissioner considers appropriate; and\n- (b) on application by a person and payment of the fee prescribed under a regulation, give the person a copy of all or part of the information held in the register.\n- (i) QBCC’s head office, while the office is open for business; and\n- (ii) other places the commissioner considers appropriate; and","sortOrder":535},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8-pt.4-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Functions of private certifiers—regulated pools","content":"## Functions of private certifiers—regulated pools","sortOrder":536},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246ATA","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of div 3","content":"### sec.246ATA Application of div 3\n\nThis division applies to a private certifier (class A) if, in carrying out private certifying functions in relation to a regulated pool, the private certifier is satisfied—\nthe pool does not comply with the pool safety standard; and\nthe owner of the pool has not taken, or is not taking, appropriate action to ensure the pool complies with the pool safety standard.\ns 246ATA ins 2010 No. 35 s 21\n- (a) the pool does not comply with the pool safety standard; and\n- (b) the owner of the pool has not taken, or is not taking, appropriate action to ensure the pool complies with the pool safety standard.","sortOrder":537},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246ATB","sectionType":"section","heading":"Private certifier to take enforcement action","content":"### sec.246ATB Private certifier to take enforcement action\n\nThe private certifier must take appropriate enforcement action against the owner of the regulated pool to ensure it complies with the pool safety standard.\nFor taking the enforcement action—\na reference in section 248 to a local government includes a reference to a private certifier (class A) taking action under subsection (1) ; and\na reference in the Planning Act , chapter 5 , part 3 to an enforcement authority includes a reference to a private certifier (class A) taking action under subsection (1) .\nHowever, in taking the enforcement action, the private certifier need not first give a show cause notice for the matter the subject of the enforcement action.\nSubsection (3) applies despite section 248 (3) and the Planning Act , section 167 .\nTo remove any doubt, it is declared that this section does not limit the local government’s functions or powers under this Act or the Planning Act , chapter 5 , part 3 .\nIf—\nunder this section a private certifier (class A) gives a person an enforcement notice; and\nthe person does not comply with the notice;\nthe certifier must as soon as practicable give the local government notice of the noncompliance.\ns 246ATB ins 2010 No. 35 s 21\namd 2016 No. 27 s 106\n(sec.246ATB-ssec.1) The private certifier must take appropriate enforcement action against the owner of the regulated pool to ensure it complies with the pool safety standard.\n(sec.246ATB-ssec.2) For taking the enforcement action— a reference in section 248 to a local government includes a reference to a private certifier (class A) taking action under subsection (1) ; and a reference in the Planning Act , chapter 5 , part 3 to an enforcement authority includes a reference to a private certifier (class A) taking action under subsection (1) .\n(sec.246ATB-ssec.3) However, in taking the enforcement action, the private certifier need not first give a show cause notice for the matter the subject of the enforcement action.\n(sec.246ATB-ssec.4) Subsection (3) applies despite section 248 (3) and the Planning Act , section 167 .\n(sec.246ATB-ssec.5) To remove any doubt, it is declared that this section does not limit the local government’s functions or powers under this Act or the Planning Act , chapter 5 , part 3 .\n(sec.246ATB-ssec.6) If— under this section a private certifier (class A) gives a person an enforcement notice; and the person does not comply with the notice; the certifier must as soon as practicable give the local government notice of the noncompliance.\n- (a) a reference in section 248 to a local government includes a reference to a private certifier (class A) taking action under subsection (1) ; and\n- (b) a reference in the Planning Act , chapter 5 , part 3 to an enforcement authority includes a reference to a private certifier (class A) taking action under subsection (1) .\n- (a) under this section a private certifier (class A) gives a person an enforcement notice; and\n- (b) the person does not comply with the notice;","sortOrder":538},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8-pt.4-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Obligation to give information to particular regulated pool owners","content":"## Obligation to give information to particular regulated pool owners","sortOrder":539},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246ATC","sectionType":"section","heading":"Local government’s obligation to give information about particular regulated pools","content":"### sec.246ATC Local government’s obligation to give information about particular regulated pools\n\nA local government must, at least once every 4 years, give the swimming pool safety advisory information to each owner of a non-certificate regulated pool in its local government area.\nThe local government may comply with subsection (1) in the way it considers appropriate.\nA local government may include the swimming pool safety advisory information in a document given to all ratepayers in its area.\nIn this section—\nnon-certificate regulated pool means a regulated pool included on the regulated pools register, if a pool safety certificate has not been in effect for the pool for at least 4 years.\nswimming pool safety advisory information means information prescribed under a regulation about matters relating to ensuring barriers for swimming pools are safe and reduce the risk of children drowning.\ninformation promoting the importance of having pools inspected for compliance with the pool safety standard\ninformation about obligations to comply with the pool safety standard\ns 246ATC ins 2010 No. 35 s 21\n(sec.246ATC-ssec.1) A local government must, at least once every 4 years, give the swimming pool safety advisory information to each owner of a non-certificate regulated pool in its local government area.\n(sec.246ATC-ssec.2) The local government may comply with subsection (1) in the way it considers appropriate. A local government may include the swimming pool safety advisory information in a document given to all ratepayers in its area.\n(sec.246ATC-ssec.3) In this section— non-certificate regulated pool means a regulated pool included on the regulated pools register, if a pool safety certificate has not been in effect for the pool for at least 4 years. swimming pool safety advisory information means information prescribed under a regulation about matters relating to ensuring barriers for swimming pools are safe and reduce the risk of children drowning. information promoting the importance of having pools inspected for compliance with the pool safety standard information about obligations to comply with the pool safety standard\n- • information promoting the importance of having pools inspected for compliance with the pool safety standard\n- • information about obligations to comply with the pool safety standard","sortOrder":540},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8-pt.4-div.5","sectionType":"division","heading":"Provisions about dealings involving regulated pools","content":"## Provisions about dealings involving regulated pools","sortOrder":541},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246ATD","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for div 5","content":"### sec.246ATD Definitions for div 5\n\nIn this division—\nregulated premises means a building, or part of a building (other than a part that is not a class 1, 2, 3 or 4 building), on regulated land, if a regulated pool is situated on the land.\nrelevant regulated pool , for regulated premises, means—\nif the premises are a building that is subject to an Act mentioned in schedule 2 , definition owner , of a regulated pool, paragraphs (a) to (e) —a regulated pool situated on common property or a common property lot under that Act; or\nif the premises are part of a building mentioned in paragraph (a) —a regulated pool situated on that part or on common property or a common property lot under the Act mentioned in paragraph (a) to which the building is subject; or\nif the premises is a moveable dwelling situated on a moveable dwelling park—a regulated pool situated on the dwelling, the site in the moveable dwelling park where the dwelling is situated or on other land, other than moveable dwelling premises, in the moveable dwelling park; or\nif the premises is a manufactured home in a residential park—a regulated pool situated on the manufactured home, the site in the residential park where the manufactured home is situated or on the common areas of the residential park; or\nif paragraphs (a) to (d) do not apply—a regulated pool situated on the regulated land where the premises are located.\ns 246ATD ins 2010 No. 35 s 21\n- (a) if the premises are a building that is subject to an Act mentioned in schedule 2 , definition owner , of a regulated pool, paragraphs (a) to (e) —a regulated pool situated on common property or a common property lot under that Act; or\n- (b) if the premises are part of a building mentioned in paragraph (a) —a regulated pool situated on that part or on common property or a common property lot under the Act mentioned in paragraph (a) to which the building is subject; or\n- (c) if the premises is a moveable dwelling situated on a moveable dwelling park—a regulated pool situated on the dwelling, the site in the moveable dwelling park where the dwelling is situated or on other land, other than moveable dwelling premises, in the moveable dwelling park; or\n- (d) if the premises is a manufactured home in a residential park—a regulated pool situated on the manufactured home, the site in the residential park where the manufactured home is situated or on the common areas of the residential park; or\n- (e) if paragraphs (a) to (d) do not apply—a regulated pool situated on the regulated land where the premises are located.","sortOrder":542},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246ATE","sectionType":"section","heading":"When pool safety certificate taken to be in effect for div 5","content":"### sec.246ATE When pool safety certificate taken to be in effect for div 5\n\nThis section applies for each provision of this division and any proceeding relating to a purported contravention of the provision.\nA pool safety certificate is taken to be in effect for a relevant regulated pool at a particular time if information included on the regulated pools register at that time shows that a pool safety certificate is in effect for the pool.\nHowever, subsection (2) does not apply in relation to the owner of a relevant regulated pool if the owner knew, or ought reasonably to have known, that a pool safety certificate was not in effect for the pool.\ns 246ATE ins 2010 No. 35 s 21\n(sec.246ATE-ssec.1) This section applies for each provision of this division and any proceeding relating to a purported contravention of the provision.\n(sec.246ATE-ssec.2) A pool safety certificate is taken to be in effect for a relevant regulated pool at a particular time if information included on the regulated pools register at that time shows that a pool safety certificate is in effect for the pool.\n(sec.246ATE-ssec.3) However, subsection (2) does not apply in relation to the owner of a relevant regulated pool if the owner knew, or ought reasonably to have known, that a pool safety certificate was not in effect for the pool.","sortOrder":543},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246ATF","sectionType":"section","heading":"Offence about sale of regulated premises","content":"### sec.246ATF Offence about sale of regulated premises\n\nAn owner of regulated premises who is proposing to sell the premises must, before settlement under a contract of sale for the premises—\nif a pool safety certificate is in effect for a relevant regulated pool for the premises—give to the purchaser of the premises under the contract a copy of the pool safety certificate; and\nif a pool safety certificate is not in effect for a relevant regulated pool that is not a shared pool—give a notice in the approved form to each of the following—\nthe purchaser;\nthe QBCC commissioner; and\nif a pool safety certificate is not in effect for a relevant regulated pool that is a shared pool—give a notice in the approved form to each of the following—\nthe purchaser;\nthe owner of the shared pool;\nthe commissioner.\nMaximum penalty—165 penalty units.\ns 246ATF ins 2010 No. 35 s 21\namd 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1\n- (a) if a pool safety certificate is in effect for a relevant regulated pool for the premises—give to the purchaser of the premises under the contract a copy of the pool safety certificate; and\n- (b) if a pool safety certificate is not in effect for a relevant regulated pool that is not a shared pool—give a notice in the approved form to each of the following— (i) the purchaser; (ii) the QBCC commissioner; and\n- (i) the purchaser;\n- (ii) the QBCC commissioner; and\n- (c) if a pool safety certificate is not in effect for a relevant regulated pool that is a shared pool—give a notice in the approved form to each of the following— (i) the purchaser; (ii) the owner of the shared pool; (iii) the commissioner.\n- (i) the purchaser;\n- (ii) the owner of the shared pool;\n- (iii) the commissioner.\n- (i) the purchaser;\n- (ii) the QBCC commissioner; and\n- (i) the purchaser;\n- (ii) the owner of the shared pool;\n- (iii) the commissioner.","sortOrder":544},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246ATG","sectionType":"section","heading":"Offence about entering into accommodation agreement—regulated pool that is not a shared pool","content":"### sec.246ATG Offence about entering into accommodation agreement—regulated pool that is not a shared pool\n\nThe owner of regulated premises must not enter into an accommodation agreement for the premises unless a pool safety certificate is in effect for each relevant regulated pool for the premises that is not a shared pool.\nMaximum penalty—165 penalty units.\ns 246ATG ins 2010 No. 35 s 21","sortOrder":545},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246ATH","sectionType":"section","heading":"Offences about displaying and giving copies of pool safety certificates for shared pools","content":"### sec.246ATH Offences about displaying and giving copies of pool safety certificates for shared pools\n\nSubsection (2) applies to the owner of a relevant regulated pool for regulated premises if—\nthe pool is a shared pool; and\na pool safety certificate is in effect for the pool.\nThe owner must, as soon as practicable after the pool safety certificate is in effect for the pool and while it is in effect, ensure a copy of the certificate is conspicuously displayed as near as practicable to—\nthe main entrance of the regulated premises; or\na gate or door giving access to the pool.\nMaximum penalty—165 penalty units.\nSubsection (4) applies to the owner of regulated premises if a pool safety certificate is in effect for a relevant regulated pool for the premises that—\nis a shared pool; and\nis not situated on land or in a building at which short-term accommodation is provided.\nmotel, hotel and backpacker’s hostel\nThe owner must, before entering into an accommodation agreement for the premises, give to the person who will be the occupier of the premises under the agreement a copy of the pool safety certificate.\nMaximum penalty—165 penalty units.\ns 246ATH ins 2010 No. 35 s 21\n(sec.246ATH-ssec.1) Subsection (2) applies to the owner of a relevant regulated pool for regulated premises if— the pool is a shared pool; and a pool safety certificate is in effect for the pool.\n(sec.246ATH-ssec.2) The owner must, as soon as practicable after the pool safety certificate is in effect for the pool and while it is in effect, ensure a copy of the certificate is conspicuously displayed as near as practicable to— the main entrance of the regulated premises; or a gate or door giving access to the pool. Maximum penalty—165 penalty units.\n(sec.246ATH-ssec.3) Subsection (4) applies to the owner of regulated premises if a pool safety certificate is in effect for a relevant regulated pool for the premises that— is a shared pool; and is not situated on land or in a building at which short-term accommodation is provided. motel, hotel and backpacker’s hostel\n(sec.246ATH-ssec.4) The owner must, before entering into an accommodation agreement for the premises, give to the person who will be the occupier of the premises under the agreement a copy of the pool safety certificate. Maximum penalty—165 penalty units.\n- (a) the pool is a shared pool; and\n- (b) a pool safety certificate is in effect for the pool.\n- (a) the main entrance of the regulated premises; or\n- (b) a gate or door giving access to the pool.\n- (a) is a shared pool; and\n- (b) is not situated on land or in a building at which short-term accommodation is provided. Examples of buildings at which short-term accommodation is provided— motel, hotel and backpacker’s hostel","sortOrder":546},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246ATI","sectionType":"section","heading":"Offence about entering into accommodation agreement—pool safety certificate not in effect for shared pool","content":"### sec.246ATI Offence about entering into accommodation agreement—pool safety certificate not in effect for shared pool\n\nThis section applies to the owner of regulated premises if a pool safety certificate is not in effect for a relevant regulated pool for the premises that is a shared pool.\nThe owner must, before entering into an accommodation agreement for the premises, give a notice in the approved form to each of the following—\nif the shared pool is not situated on land or in a building at which short-term accommodation is provided—the person who will be the occupier of the premises under the accommodation agreement;\nthe owner of the shared pool;\nthe QBCC commissioner.\nMaximum penalty—165 penalty units.\ns 246ATI ins 2010 No. 35 s 21\namd 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1\n(sec.246ATI-ssec.1) This section applies to the owner of regulated premises if a pool safety certificate is not in effect for a relevant regulated pool for the premises that is a shared pool.\n(sec.246ATI-ssec.2) The owner must, before entering into an accommodation agreement for the premises, give a notice in the approved form to each of the following— if the shared pool is not situated on land or in a building at which short-term accommodation is provided—the person who will be the occupier of the premises under the accommodation agreement; the owner of the shared pool; the QBCC commissioner. Maximum penalty—165 penalty units.\n- (a) if the shared pool is not situated on land or in a building at which short-term accommodation is provided—the person who will be the occupier of the premises under the accommodation agreement;\n- (b) the owner of the shared pool;\n- (c) the QBCC commissioner.","sortOrder":547},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246ATJ","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirement to obtain pool safety certificate for regulated pool that is not a shared pool","content":"### sec.246ATJ Requirement to obtain pool safety certificate for regulated pool that is not a shared pool\n\nThis section applies to a person who purchases regulated premises if, at settlement under the contract of sale for the premises, a pool safety certificate is not in effect for a relevant regulated pool for the premises that is not a shared pool.\nThe person must ensure there is a pool safety certificate in effect for the pool within—\ngenerally—90 days after the day of settlement (the usual period ); or\nif, during the usual period, the person becomes a party to a proceeding before QCAT relating to the barrier for the pool—the usual period plus a further period equal to the number of days the person was a party to the proceeding.\nMaximum penalty—165 penalty units.\nThis section applies despite a contravention of section 246ATF (b) or (c) in relation to the sale of the regulated premises.\ns 246ATJ ins 2010 No. 35 s 21\namd 2011 No. 27 s 220\n(sec.246ATJ-ssec.1) This section applies to a person who purchases regulated premises if, at settlement under the contract of sale for the premises, a pool safety certificate is not in effect for a relevant regulated pool for the premises that is not a shared pool.\n(sec.246ATJ-ssec.2) The person must ensure there is a pool safety certificate in effect for the pool within— generally—90 days after the day of settlement (the usual period ); or if, during the usual period, the person becomes a party to a proceeding before QCAT relating to the barrier for the pool—the usual period plus a further period equal to the number of days the person was a party to the proceeding. Maximum penalty—165 penalty units.\n(sec.246ATJ-ssec.3) This section applies despite a contravention of section 246ATF (b) or (c) in relation to the sale of the regulated premises.\n- (a) generally—90 days after the day of settlement (the usual period ); or\n- (b) if, during the usual period, the person becomes a party to a proceeding before QCAT relating to the barrier for the pool—the usual period plus a further period equal to the number of days the person was a party to the proceeding.","sortOrder":548},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246ATK","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirement to obtain pool safety certificate for regulated pool that is a shared pool","content":"### sec.246ATK Requirement to obtain pool safety certificate for regulated pool that is a shared pool\n\nSubsection (2) applies to the owner of a shared pool on regulated premises if the owner is given a notice under section 246ATF (c) relating to the sale of the premises.\nThe owner must ensure there is a pool safety certificate in effect for the pool within—\ngenerally—90 days after the day of settlement under the contract of sale for the premises (the usual period ); or\nif, during the usual period, the owner becomes a party to a proceeding before QCAT relating to the barrier for the pool—the usual period plus a further period equal to the number of days the owner was a party to the proceeding.\nMaximum penalty—165 penalty units.\nSubsection (4) applies to the owner of a shared pool on regulated premises if the owner is given a notice under section 246ATI relating to an accommodation agreement for the premises.\nThe owner must ensure there is a pool safety certificate in effect for the pool within—\ngenerally—90 days after the day the accommodation agreement is entered into (the usual period ); or\nif, during the usual period, the owner becomes a party to a proceeding before QCAT relating to the barrier for the pool—the usual period plus a further period equal to the number of days the owner was a party to the proceeding.\nMaximum penalty—165 penalty units.\ns 246ATK ins 2010 No. 35 s 21\namd 2011 No. 27 s 221\n(sec.246ATK-ssec.1) Subsection (2) applies to the owner of a shared pool on regulated premises if the owner is given a notice under section 246ATF (c) relating to the sale of the premises.\n(sec.246ATK-ssec.2) The owner must ensure there is a pool safety certificate in effect for the pool within— generally—90 days after the day of settlement under the contract of sale for the premises (the usual period ); or if, during the usual period, the owner becomes a party to a proceeding before QCAT relating to the barrier for the pool—the usual period plus a further period equal to the number of days the owner was a party to the proceeding. Maximum penalty—165 penalty units.\n(sec.246ATK-ssec.3) Subsection (4) applies to the owner of a shared pool on regulated premises if the owner is given a notice under section 246ATI relating to an accommodation agreement for the premises.\n(sec.246ATK-ssec.4) The owner must ensure there is a pool safety certificate in effect for the pool within— generally—90 days after the day the accommodation agreement is entered into (the usual period ); or if, during the usual period, the owner becomes a party to a proceeding before QCAT relating to the barrier for the pool—the usual period plus a further period equal to the number of days the owner was a party to the proceeding. Maximum penalty—165 penalty units.\n- (a) generally—90 days after the day of settlement under the contract of sale for the premises (the usual period ); or\n- (b) if, during the usual period, the owner becomes a party to a proceeding before QCAT relating to the barrier for the pool—the usual period plus a further period equal to the number of days the owner was a party to the proceeding.\n- (a) generally—90 days after the day the accommodation agreement is entered into (the usual period ); or\n- (b) if, during the usual period, the owner becomes a party to a proceeding before QCAT relating to the barrier for the pool—the usual period plus a further period equal to the number of days the owner was a party to the proceeding.","sortOrder":549},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246ATL","sectionType":"section","heading":"Licensee not to ask for, or receive, reward in particular circumstances","content":"### sec.246ATL Licensee not to ask for, or receive, reward in particular circumstances\n\nSubsection (2) applies if, immediately before an accommodation agreement is entered into for regulated premises, a pool safety certificate is not in effect for a relevant regulated pool for the premises that is not a shared pool.\nA licensee must not, for any activities carried out by the licensee for the entering into of the accommodation agreement, ask for, or receive, a reward for the performance of the licensee’s activities.\nA contravention of subsection (2) is not an offence.\nHowever, a failure of a licensee to comply with subsection (2) is, for the Property Occupations Act 2014 , section 172 , a ground for starting disciplinary proceedings against the licensee.\nIn this section—\nlicensee means a person in whose name a property agent licence is issued and in force under the Property Occupations Act 2014 .\nreward includes remuneration of any kind including, for example, any fee, commission or gain.\ns 246ATL ins 2010 No. 35 s 21\namd 2014 No. 22 s 287 sch 2 pt 2\n(sec.246ATL-ssec.1) Subsection (2) applies if, immediately before an accommodation agreement is entered into for regulated premises, a pool safety certificate is not in effect for a relevant regulated pool for the premises that is not a shared pool.\n(sec.246ATL-ssec.2) A licensee must not, for any activities carried out by the licensee for the entering into of the accommodation agreement, ask for, or receive, a reward for the performance of the licensee’s activities.\n(sec.246ATL-ssec.3) A contravention of subsection (2) is not an offence.\n(sec.246ATL-ssec.4) However, a failure of a licensee to comply with subsection (2) is, for the Property Occupations Act 2014 , section 172 , a ground for starting disciplinary proceedings against the licensee.\n(sec.246ATL-ssec.5) In this section— licensee means a person in whose name a property agent licence is issued and in force under the Property Occupations Act 2014 . reward includes remuneration of any kind including, for example, any fee, commission or gain.","sortOrder":550},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246ATM","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prescribed notification requirements","content":"### sec.246ATM Prescribed notification requirements\n\nThis section applies in relation to the proposed sale of regulated premises.\nA regulation may prescribe notification requirements for the owner of the premises to inform a prospective purchaser of the premises, before any contract for the sale of the premises is entered into, if there is no pool safety certificate in effect for a relevant regulated pool for the premises.\nThe prescribed notification requirements may only require the owner to inform the purchaser—\nthat there is no pool safety certificate in effect for a relevant regulated pool for the premises; and\nabout matters relating to the purchaser’s potential obligations under the Act if the premises are sold and there is no pool safety certificate in effect for the pool.\ns 246ATM ins 2010 No. 35 s 21\n(sec.246ATM-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to the proposed sale of regulated premises.\n(sec.246ATM-ssec.2) A regulation may prescribe notification requirements for the owner of the premises to inform a prospective purchaser of the premises, before any contract for the sale of the premises is entered into, if there is no pool safety certificate in effect for a relevant regulated pool for the premises.\n(sec.246ATM-ssec.3) The prescribed notification requirements may only require the owner to inform the purchaser— that there is no pool safety certificate in effect for a relevant regulated pool for the premises; and about matters relating to the purchaser’s potential obligations under the Act if the premises are sold and there is no pool safety certificate in effect for the pool.\n- (a) that there is no pool safety certificate in effect for a relevant regulated pool for the premises; and\n- (b) about matters relating to the purchaser’s potential obligations under the Act if the premises are sold and there is no pool safety certificate in effect for the pool.","sortOrder":551},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8-pt.5","sectionType":"part","heading":"General provisions about pool safety inspectors","content":"# General provisions about pool safety inspectors","sortOrder":552},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8-pt.5-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Regulation of the performance of pool safety inspection functions","content":"## Regulation of the performance of pool safety inspection functions","sortOrder":553},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246AU","sectionType":"section","heading":"Person must not perform pool safety inspection functions without licence","content":"### sec.246AU Person must not perform pool safety inspection functions without licence\n\nA person who is not a pool safety inspector must not perform a pool safety inspection function unless the function is carrying out minor repairs mentioned in section 231C (b) .\nMaximum penalty—165 penalty units.\ns 246AU ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2010 No. 35 s 22","sortOrder":554},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246AV","sectionType":"section","heading":"Person must not perform pool safety inspection functions without prescribed professional indemnity insurance","content":"### sec.246AV Person must not perform pool safety inspection functions without prescribed professional indemnity insurance\n\nA pool safety inspector must not perform a pool safety inspection function unless the pool safety inspector has the prescribed professional indemnity insurance.\nMaximum penalty—100 penalty units.\ns 246AV ins 2010 No. 21 s 10","sortOrder":555},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246AW","sectionType":"section","heading":"Giving pool safety certificates and nonconformity notices","content":"### sec.246AW Giving pool safety certificates and nonconformity notices\n\nA pool safety inspector may give a pool safety certificate for a regulated pool only if the pool safety inspector—\nhas inspected the pool; and\nis reasonably satisfied the pool is a complying pool.\nMaximum penalty—165 penalty units.\nA pool safety inspector may give a nonconformity notice for a regulated pool only if the pool safety inspector—\nhas inspected the pool; and\nis reasonably satisfied the pool is not a complying pool.\nMaximum penalty—165 penalty units.\ns 246AW ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\n(sec.246AW-ssec.1) A pool safety inspector may give a pool safety certificate for a regulated pool only if the pool safety inspector— has inspected the pool; and is reasonably satisfied the pool is a complying pool. Maximum penalty—165 penalty units.\n(sec.246AW-ssec.2) A pool safety inspector may give a nonconformity notice for a regulated pool only if the pool safety inspector— has inspected the pool; and is reasonably satisfied the pool is not a complying pool. Maximum penalty—165 penalty units.\n- (a) has inspected the pool; and\n- (b) is reasonably satisfied the pool is a complying pool.\n- (a) has inspected the pool; and\n- (b) is reasonably satisfied the pool is not a complying pool.","sortOrder":556},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246AX","sectionType":"section","heading":"Pool safety inspector’s duty to act in public interest in performing pool safety inspection function","content":"### sec.246AX Pool safety inspector’s duty to act in public interest in performing pool safety inspection function\n\nA pool safety inspector must, in performing pool safety inspection functions, always act in the public interest.\nSee also section 246BD (Effect of pool safety inspector not complying with Act if no penalty provided).\nFor subsection (1) , the occasions when a pool safety inspector does not act in the public interest in performing pool safety inspection functions include, but are not limited to, when the inspector does any of the following—\nseeks, accepts or agrees to accept a benefit (whether for the inspector’s benefit or someone else) as a reward or inducement to act other than under this Act;\nacts in a way contrary to a function of the inspector under this Act;\nacts outside the scope of the inspector’s powers under this Act;\ncontravenes the code of conduct for pool safety inspectors;\nacts in a way, in relation to the inspector’s practice, that is grossly negligent or grossly incompetent.\ns 246AX ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2012 No. 3 s 132 sch\n(sec.246AX-ssec.1) A pool safety inspector must, in performing pool safety inspection functions, always act in the public interest. See also section 246BD (Effect of pool safety inspector not complying with Act if no penalty provided).\n(sec.246AX-ssec.2) For subsection (1) , the occasions when a pool safety inspector does not act in the public interest in performing pool safety inspection functions include, but are not limited to, when the inspector does any of the following— seeks, accepts or agrees to accept a benefit (whether for the inspector’s benefit or someone else) as a reward or inducement to act other than under this Act; acts in a way contrary to a function of the inspector under this Act; acts outside the scope of the inspector’s powers under this Act; contravenes the code of conduct for pool safety inspectors; acts in a way, in relation to the inspector’s practice, that is grossly negligent or grossly incompetent.\n- (a) seeks, accepts or agrees to accept a benefit (whether for the inspector’s benefit or someone else) as a reward or inducement to act other than under this Act;\n- (b) acts in a way contrary to a function of the inspector under this Act;\n- (c) acts outside the scope of the inspector’s powers under this Act;\n- (d) contravenes the code of conduct for pool safety inspectors;\n- (e) acts in a way, in relation to the inspector’s practice, that is grossly negligent or grossly incompetent.","sortOrder":557},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246AY","sectionType":"section","heading":"Pool safety inspector must not perform pool safety inspection function if there is a conflict of interest","content":"### sec.246AY Pool safety inspector must not perform pool safety inspection function if there is a conflict of interest\n\nA pool safety inspector must not perform a pool safety inspection function if, in performing the function, the inspector has a conflict of interest.\nSee also section 246BD (Effect of pool safety inspector not complying with Act if no penalty provided).\nFor subsection (1) , the occasions when a pool safety inspector has a conflict of interest include, but are not limited to, when the inspector—\nhas carried out building work to which the pool safety standard applies, other than minor repairs, for the regulated pool; or\nis the owner or a lessee of, or the owner of a lot in, the building on the subject land; or\nhas a direct or indirect pecuniary interest in the building on the subject land.\nIn this section—\nsubject land means land on which the regulated pool the subject of the pool safety inspection function is situated.\ns 246AY ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\n(sec.246AY-ssec.1) A pool safety inspector must not perform a pool safety inspection function if, in performing the function, the inspector has a conflict of interest. See also section 246BD (Effect of pool safety inspector not complying with Act if no penalty provided).\n(sec.246AY-ssec.2) For subsection (1) , the occasions when a pool safety inspector has a conflict of interest include, but are not limited to, when the inspector— has carried out building work to which the pool safety standard applies, other than minor repairs, for the regulated pool; or is the owner or a lessee of, or the owner of a lot in, the building on the subject land; or has a direct or indirect pecuniary interest in the building on the subject land.\n(sec.246AY-ssec.3) In this section— subject land means land on which the regulated pool the subject of the pool safety inspection function is situated.\n- (a) has carried out building work to which the pool safety standard applies, other than minor repairs, for the regulated pool; or\n- (b) is the owner or a lessee of, or the owner of a lot in, the building on the subject land; or\n- (c) has a direct or indirect pecuniary interest in the building on the subject land.","sortOrder":558},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8-pt.5-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Code of conduct for pool safety inspectors","content":"## Code of conduct for pool safety inspectors","sortOrder":559},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246AZ","sectionType":"section","heading":"Making code of conduct for pool safety inspectors","content":"### sec.246AZ Making code of conduct for pool safety inspectors\n\nThe QBCC commissioner may make a code of conduct for pool safety inspectors for performing pool safety inspection functions (the code of conduct for pool safety inspectors ).\nThe Minister must, within 14 sitting days after the code of conduct for pool safety inspectors takes effect, table a copy of the code in the Legislative Assembly.\ns 246AZ ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1\n(sec.246AZ-ssec.1) The QBCC commissioner may make a code of conduct for pool safety inspectors for performing pool safety inspection functions (the code of conduct for pool safety inspectors ).\n(sec.246AZ-ssec.2) The Minister must, within 14 sitting days after the code of conduct for pool safety inspectors takes effect, table a copy of the code in the Legislative Assembly.","sortOrder":560},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246B","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246B\n\ns 246B ins 2009 No. 51 s 29\nom 2012 No. 8 s 6","sortOrder":561},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246BA","sectionType":"section","heading":"When code of conduct for pool safety inspectors takes effect","content":"### sec.246BA When code of conduct for pool safety inspectors takes effect\n\nThe code of conduct for pool safety inspectors, or an amendment or replacement of the code, does not take effect until it has been approved under a regulation.\nA reference to the code of conduct for pool safety inspectors is taken to include any amendment or replacement under subsection (1) that has taken effect.\ns 246BA ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\n(sec.246BA-ssec.1) The code of conduct for pool safety inspectors, or an amendment or replacement of the code, does not take effect until it has been approved under a regulation.\n(sec.246BA-ssec.2) A reference to the code of conduct for pool safety inspectors is taken to include any amendment or replacement under subsection (1) that has taken effect.","sortOrder":562},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246BB","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tabling and inspection of amendment or replacement not part of or attached to regulation","content":"### sec.246BB Tabling and inspection of amendment or replacement not part of or attached to regulation\n\nThis section applies if—\na regulation made under section 246BA approves an amendment or replacement of the code of conduct for pool safety inspectors; and\nthe amendment or replacement is not part of, or attached to, the regulation.\nThe Minister must, within 14 sitting days after the regulation is notified, table a copy of the amendment or replacement in the Legislative Assembly.\nA failure to comply with subsection (2) does not invalidate or otherwise affect the regulation.\ns 246BB ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2013 No. 39 s 110 sch 3 pt 2\n(sec.246BB-ssec.1) This section applies if— a regulation made under section 246BA approves an amendment or replacement of the code of conduct for pool safety inspectors; and the amendment or replacement is not part of, or attached to, the regulation.\n(sec.246BB-ssec.2) The Minister must, within 14 sitting days after the regulation is notified, table a copy of the amendment or replacement in the Legislative Assembly.\n(sec.246BB-ssec.3) A failure to comply with subsection (2) does not invalidate or otherwise affect the regulation.\n- (a) a regulation made under section 246BA approves an amendment or replacement of the code of conduct for pool safety inspectors; and\n- (b) the amendment or replacement is not part of, or attached to, the regulation.","sortOrder":563},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246BC","sectionType":"section","heading":"Access to code of conduct for pool safety inspectors","content":"### sec.246BC Access to code of conduct for pool safety inspectors\n\nThe QBCC commissioner must make the code of conduct for pool safety inspectors available for inspection by anyone while QBCC’s head office is open for business.\nThe commissioner may make the code of conduct available for inspection on QBCC’s website.\ns 246BC ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\nsub 2014 No. 56 s 30\n(sec.246BC-ssec.1) The QBCC commissioner must make the code of conduct for pool safety inspectors available for inspection by anyone while QBCC’s head office is open for business.\n(sec.246BC-ssec.2) The commissioner may make the code of conduct available for inspection on QBCC’s website.","sortOrder":564},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8-pt.5-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Miscellaneous provisions","content":"## Miscellaneous provisions","sortOrder":565},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246BD","sectionType":"section","heading":"Effect of pool safety inspector not complying with Act if no penalty provided","content":"### sec.246BD Effect of pool safety inspector not complying with Act if no penalty provided\n\nThis section applies if a pool safety inspector does not comply with—\na provision of this Act about pool safety inspection functions or section 246CV ; and\nno penalty is stated for the failure to comply.\nsections 246AC , 246AX and 246AY\nThe failure to comply is not an offence.\nFor the definition of ground for disciplinary action , the failure is taken to be conduct that is contrary to a function under this Act.\ns 246BD ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\n(sec.246BD-ssec.1) This section applies if a pool safety inspector does not comply with— a provision of this Act about pool safety inspection functions or section 246CV ; and no penalty is stated for the failure to comply. sections 246AC , 246AX and 246AY\n(sec.246BD-ssec.2) The failure to comply is not an offence.\n(sec.246BD-ssec.3) For the definition of ground for disciplinary action , the failure is taken to be conduct that is contrary to a function under this Act.\n- (a) a provision of this Act about pool safety inspection functions or section 246CV ; and\n- (b) no penalty is stated for the failure to comply.","sortOrder":566},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246BE","sectionType":"section","heading":"Pool safety inspector may carry out minor repairs in particular circumstances","content":"### sec.246BE Pool safety inspector may carry out minor repairs in particular circumstances\n\nA pool safety inspector may, in particular circumstances, carry out the repairs, or other works, prescribed under a regulation ( minor repairs ) for a regulated pool before giving a pool safety certificate for the pool.\nThe particular circumstances for subsection (1) are—\nthe pool safety inspector inspects a regulated pool to decide whether the pool is a complying pool; and\nthe pool would be a complying pool only if particular minor repairs were carried out; and\nthe owner of the pool agrees that the pool safety inspector may carry out the minor repairs.\nSee also section 246AB .\nThe pool safety inspector may charge the owner the reasonable cost of carrying out the minor repairs.\ns 246BE ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\n(sec.246BE-ssec.1) A pool safety inspector may, in particular circumstances, carry out the repairs, or other works, prescribed under a regulation ( minor repairs ) for a regulated pool before giving a pool safety certificate for the pool.\n(sec.246BE-ssec.2) The particular circumstances for subsection (1) are— the pool safety inspector inspects a regulated pool to decide whether the pool is a complying pool; and the pool would be a complying pool only if particular minor repairs were carried out; and the owner of the pool agrees that the pool safety inspector may carry out the minor repairs. See also section 246AB .\n(sec.246BE-ssec.3) The pool safety inspector may charge the owner the reasonable cost of carrying out the minor repairs.\n- (a) the pool safety inspector inspects a regulated pool to decide whether the pool is a complying pool; and\n- (b) the pool would be a complying pool only if particular minor repairs were carried out; and\n- (c) the owner of the pool agrees that the pool safety inspector may carry out the minor repairs.","sortOrder":567},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246BF","sectionType":"section","heading":"Pool safety inspector to have regard to particular guidelines","content":"### sec.246BF Pool safety inspector to have regard to particular guidelines\n\nIn performing a pool safety inspection function, a pool safety inspector must have regard to the guidelines made under section 258 that are relevant to performing the function.\ns 246BF ins 2010 No. 21 s 10","sortOrder":568},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8-pt.6","sectionType":"part","heading":"Licensing of pool safety inspectors","content":"# Licensing of pool safety inspectors","sortOrder":569},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8-pt.6-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Role","content":"## Role","sortOrder":570},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246BG","sectionType":"section","heading":"Role of pool safety inspector","content":"### sec.246BG Role of pool safety inspector\n\nA pool safety inspector may perform pool safety inspection functions for regulated pools.\ns 246BG ins 2010 No. 21 s 10","sortOrder":571},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8-pt.6-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Applying for and obtaining licence","content":"## Applying for and obtaining licence","sortOrder":572},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246BH","sectionType":"section","heading":"Who may apply","content":"### sec.246BH Who may apply\n\nA building certifier may apply to the QBCC commissioner for a licence.\nAn individual who is not a building certifier may apply to the QBCC commissioner for a licence only if the individual has met the approved requirements for pool safety inspectors.\ns 246BH ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2010 No. 35 s 22A ; 2012 No. 11 s 10 ; 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1 ; 2024 No. 14 s 10\n(sec.246BH-ssec.1) A building certifier may apply to the QBCC commissioner for a licence.\n(sec.246BH-ssec.2) An individual who is not a building certifier may apply to the QBCC commissioner for a licence only if the individual has met the approved requirements for pool safety inspectors.","sortOrder":573},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246BI","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirements for application","content":"### sec.246BI Requirements for application\n\nAn application for a licence must be—\nmade to the QBCC commissioner; and\nin the approved form; and\naccompanied by each of the following—\nthe application fee prescribed under a regulation;\nthe licence fee for the licence prescribed under a regulation;\nevidence of the applicant’s identity;\nif the applicant is not a building certifier—evidence that the applicant has met the approved requirements for pool safety inspectors;\nevidence that the applicant has the prescribed professional indemnity insurance.\nInformation in the application must, if the approved form requires, be verified by a statutory declaration.\ns 246BI ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2010 No. 35 s 22B ; 2012 No. 11 s 11 ; 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1 ; 2024 No. 14 s 11\n(sec.246BI-ssec.1) An application for a licence must be— made to the QBCC commissioner; and in the approved form; and accompanied by each of the following— the application fee prescribed under a regulation; the licence fee for the licence prescribed under a regulation; evidence of the applicant’s identity; if the applicant is not a building certifier—evidence that the applicant has met the approved requirements for pool safety inspectors; evidence that the applicant has the prescribed professional indemnity insurance.\n(sec.246BI-ssec.2) Information in the application must, if the approved form requires, be verified by a statutory declaration.\n- (a) made to the QBCC commissioner; and\n- (b) in the approved form; and\n- (c) accompanied by each of the following— (i) the application fee prescribed under a regulation; (ii) the licence fee for the licence prescribed under a regulation; (iii) evidence of the applicant’s identity; (iv) if the applicant is not a building certifier—evidence that the applicant has met the approved requirements for pool safety inspectors; (v) evidence that the applicant has the prescribed professional indemnity insurance.\n- (i) the application fee prescribed under a regulation;\n- (ii) the licence fee for the licence prescribed under a regulation;\n- (iii) evidence of the applicant’s identity;\n- (iv) if the applicant is not a building certifier—evidence that the applicant has met the approved requirements for pool safety inspectors;\n- (v) evidence that the applicant has the prescribed professional indemnity insurance.\n- (i) the application fee prescribed under a regulation;\n- (ii) the licence fee for the licence prescribed under a regulation;\n- (iii) evidence of the applicant’s identity;\n- (iv) if the applicant is not a building certifier—evidence that the applicant has met the approved requirements for pool safety inspectors;\n- (v) evidence that the applicant has the prescribed professional indemnity insurance.","sortOrder":574},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246BJ","sectionType":"section","heading":"Decision on licence application","content":"### sec.246BJ Decision on licence application\n\nSubject to section 246CH , the QBCC commissioner must consider the application and decide to—\nlicense the applicant; or\nrefuse to license the applicant.\nHowever, the commissioner may decide to license the applicant only if it is satisfied the applicant is a suitable person to hold a licence.\nThe commissioner may impose conditions on the licence.\nThe commissioner is taken to have refused to license the applicant if the commissioner does not decide the application within the decision period.\nIf the application is refused under subsection (4) , the applicant is entitled to be given by the commissioner an information notice about the decision.\nFor reviews of the decision, see the QBCC Act , part 7 , division 3 .\ns 246BJ ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1\n(sec.246BJ-ssec.1) Subject to section 246CH , the QBCC commissioner must consider the application and decide to— license the applicant; or refuse to license the applicant.\n(sec.246BJ-ssec.2) However, the commissioner may decide to license the applicant only if it is satisfied the applicant is a suitable person to hold a licence.\n(sec.246BJ-ssec.3) The commissioner may impose conditions on the licence.\n(sec.246BJ-ssec.4) The commissioner is taken to have refused to license the applicant if the commissioner does not decide the application within the decision period.\n(sec.246BJ-ssec.5) If the application is refused under subsection (4) , the applicant is entitled to be given by the commissioner an information notice about the decision. For reviews of the decision, see the QBCC Act , part 7 , division 3 .\n- (a) license the applicant; or\n- (b) refuse to license the applicant.","sortOrder":575},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246BK","sectionType":"section","heading":"Steps after making decision","content":"### sec.246BK Steps after making decision\n\nIf the QBCC commissioner decides to license the applicant, it must issue the licence to the applicant.\nIf the commissioner decides to refuse to license the applicant or to impose conditions on any licence issued to the applicant, it must give the applicant an information notice about the decision.\nFor reviews of the decision, see the QBCC Act , part 7 , division 3 .\ns 246BK ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1\n(sec.246BK-ssec.1) If the QBCC commissioner decides to license the applicant, it must issue the licence to the applicant.\n(sec.246BK-ssec.2) If the commissioner decides to refuse to license the applicant or to impose conditions on any licence issued to the applicant, it must give the applicant an information notice about the decision. For reviews of the decision, see the QBCC Act , part 7 , division 3 .","sortOrder":576},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246BL","sectionType":"section","heading":"Duration of licence","content":"### sec.246BL Duration of licence\n\nSubject to section 246BO , a licence remains in force for 1 year, unless it is earlier cancelled, suspended or surrendered under this Act.\ns 246BL ins 2010 No. 21 s 10","sortOrder":577},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8-pt.6-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Renewal and restoration of licences","content":"## Renewal and restoration of licences","sortOrder":578},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246BM","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notice of expiry of licence","content":"### sec.246BM Notice of expiry of licence\n\nThe QBCC commissioner must, at least 20 business days before each pool safety inspector’s licence expires, give the inspector notice of the expiry.\nThe notice must state—\nthe day the licence will expire; and\nthat, if the pool safety inspector wishes to renew the licence, the inspector must, on or before the expiry day—\napply to renew the licence; and\npay the renewal fee, and licence fee, prescribed under a regulation for the period of the renewed licence; and\nhow to apply to renew the licence.\ns 246BM ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1\n(sec.246BM-ssec.1) The QBCC commissioner must, at least 20 business days before each pool safety inspector’s licence expires, give the inspector notice of the expiry.\n(sec.246BM-ssec.2) The notice must state— the day the licence will expire; and that, if the pool safety inspector wishes to renew the licence, the inspector must, on or before the expiry day— apply to renew the licence; and pay the renewal fee, and licence fee, prescribed under a regulation for the period of the renewed licence; and how to apply to renew the licence.\n- (a) the day the licence will expire; and\n- (b) that, if the pool safety inspector wishes to renew the licence, the inspector must, on or before the expiry day— (i) apply to renew the licence; and (ii) pay the renewal fee, and licence fee, prescribed under a regulation for the period of the renewed licence; and\n- (i) apply to renew the licence; and\n- (ii) pay the renewal fee, and licence fee, prescribed under a regulation for the period of the renewed licence; and\n- (c) how to apply to renew the licence.\n- (i) apply to renew the licence; and\n- (ii) pay the renewal fee, and licence fee, prescribed under a regulation for the period of the renewed licence; and","sortOrder":579},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246BN","sectionType":"section","heading":"Applying for renewal","content":"### sec.246BN Applying for renewal\n\nA pool safety inspector may apply to the QBCC commissioner to renew the inspector’s licence.\nHowever, the application can not be made after the licence expires.\nThe application must be in the approved form and accompanied by—\nthe renewal fee prescribed under a regulation; and\nthe licence fee prescribed under a regulation; and\nevidence of the applicant’s identity; and\nevidence that the applicant has the prescribed professional indemnity insurance; and\nevidence that the applicant has undertaken in the previous 12-month period the continuing professional development prescribed under a regulation.\ns 246BN ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2013 No. 5 s 62 ; 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1\n(sec.246BN-ssec.1) A pool safety inspector may apply to the QBCC commissioner to renew the inspector’s licence.\n(sec.246BN-ssec.2) However, the application can not be made after the licence expires.\n(sec.246BN-ssec.3) The application must be in the approved form and accompanied by— the renewal fee prescribed under a regulation; and the licence fee prescribed under a regulation; and evidence of the applicant’s identity; and evidence that the applicant has the prescribed professional indemnity insurance; and evidence that the applicant has undertaken in the previous 12-month period the continuing professional development prescribed under a regulation.\n- (a) the renewal fee prescribed under a regulation; and\n- (b) the licence fee prescribed under a regulation; and\n- (c) evidence of the applicant’s identity; and\n- (d) evidence that the applicant has the prescribed professional indemnity insurance; and\n- (e) evidence that the applicant has undertaken in the previous 12-month period the continuing professional development prescribed under a regulation.","sortOrder":580},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246BO","sectionType":"section","heading":"Existing licence taken to be in force while application is being considered","content":"### sec.246BO Existing licence taken to be in force while application is being considered\n\nIf an application is made under section 246BN to renew a licence, the licence is taken to continue in force from the day it would, apart from this section, have expired until the application is decided.\nSubsection (1) does not apply if the licence is earlier cancelled, suspended or surrendered under this Act.\ns 246BO ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\n(sec.246BO-ssec.1) If an application is made under section 246BN to renew a licence, the licence is taken to continue in force from the day it would, apart from this section, have expired until the application is decided.\n(sec.246BO-ssec.2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the licence is earlier cancelled, suspended or surrendered under this Act.","sortOrder":581},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246BP","sectionType":"section","heading":"Decision on renewal application","content":"### sec.246BP Decision on renewal application\n\nSubject to section 246CH , the QBCC commissioner must consider the application and decide to—\nrenew the licence; or\nrefuse to renew the licence.\nHowever, the commissioner may decide to renew the licence only if it is satisfied the applicant is still a suitable person to hold a licence.\nThe commissioner is taken to have refused to renew the licence if the commissioner does not decide the application within the decision period.\nIf the application is refused under subsection (3) , the applicant is entitled to be given by the commissioner an information notice about the decision.\nFor reviews of the decision, see the QBCC Act , part 7 , division 3 .\ns 246BP ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1\n(sec.246BP-ssec.1) Subject to section 246CH , the QBCC commissioner must consider the application and decide to— renew the licence; or refuse to renew the licence.\n(sec.246BP-ssec.2) However, the commissioner may decide to renew the licence only if it is satisfied the applicant is still a suitable person to hold a licence.\n(sec.246BP-ssec.3) The commissioner is taken to have refused to renew the licence if the commissioner does not decide the application within the decision period.\n(sec.246BP-ssec.4) If the application is refused under subsection (3) , the applicant is entitled to be given by the commissioner an information notice about the decision. For reviews of the decision, see the QBCC Act , part 7 , division 3 .\n- (a) renew the licence; or\n- (b) refuse to renew the licence.","sortOrder":582},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246BQ","sectionType":"section","heading":"Steps after making decision","content":"### sec.246BQ Steps after making decision\n\nIf the QBCC commissioner decides to renew the licence, it must issue the renewed licence to the applicant.\nIf the commissioner refuses to renew the licence or imposes conditions on the licence, it must give the applicant an information notice about the decision.\nFor reviews of the decision, see the QBCC Act , part 7 , division 3 .\ns 246BQ ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1\n(sec.246BQ-ssec.1) If the QBCC commissioner decides to renew the licence, it must issue the renewed licence to the applicant.\n(sec.246BQ-ssec.2) If the commissioner refuses to renew the licence or imposes conditions on the licence, it must give the applicant an information notice about the decision. For reviews of the decision, see the QBCC Act , part 7 , division 3 .","sortOrder":583},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246BR","sectionType":"section","heading":"Applying for restoration","content":"### sec.246BR Applying for restoration\n\nIf a pool safety inspector’s licence expires, the person may apply for restoration of the licence.\nThe application must—\nbe made within 3 months after the expiry; and\nbe made to the QBCC commissioner in the approved form; and\nbe accompanied by—\nthe restoration fee prescribed under a regulation; and\nthe licence fee prescribed under a regulation; and\nevidence of the applicant’s identity; and\nevidence that the applicant has the prescribed professional indemnity insurance; and\nevidence that the applicant has undertaken in the previous 12 months the continuing professional development prescribed under a regulation.\ns 246BR ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1\n(sec.246BR-ssec.1) If a pool safety inspector’s licence expires, the person may apply for restoration of the licence.\n(sec.246BR-ssec.2) The application must— be made within 3 months after the expiry; and be made to the QBCC commissioner in the approved form; and be accompanied by— the restoration fee prescribed under a regulation; and the licence fee prescribed under a regulation; and evidence of the applicant’s identity; and evidence that the applicant has the prescribed professional indemnity insurance; and evidence that the applicant has undertaken in the previous 12 months the continuing professional development prescribed under a regulation.\n- (a) be made within 3 months after the expiry; and\n- (b) be made to the QBCC commissioner in the approved form; and\n- (c) be accompanied by— (i) the restoration fee prescribed under a regulation; and (ii) the licence fee prescribed under a regulation; and (iii) evidence of the applicant’s identity; and (iv) evidence that the applicant has the prescribed professional indemnity insurance; and (v) evidence that the applicant has undertaken in the previous 12 months the continuing professional development prescribed under a regulation.\n- (i) the restoration fee prescribed under a regulation; and\n- (ii) the licence fee prescribed under a regulation; and\n- (iii) evidence of the applicant’s identity; and\n- (iv) evidence that the applicant has the prescribed professional indemnity insurance; and\n- (v) evidence that the applicant has undertaken in the previous 12 months the continuing professional development prescribed under a regulation.\n- (i) the restoration fee prescribed under a regulation; and\n- (ii) the licence fee prescribed under a regulation; and\n- (iii) evidence of the applicant’s identity; and\n- (iv) evidence that the applicant has the prescribed professional indemnity insurance; and\n- (v) evidence that the applicant has undertaken in the previous 12 months the continuing professional development prescribed under a regulation.","sortOrder":584},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246BS","sectionType":"section","heading":"Existing licence taken to be in force while application is being considered","content":"### sec.246BS Existing licence taken to be in force while application is being considered\n\nIf an application is made under section 246BR to restore a licence, the licence is taken to continue in force from the day it would, apart from this section, have expired until the application is decided.\nSubsection (1) does not apply if the licence is earlier cancelled, suspended or surrendered under this Act.\ns 246BS ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\n(sec.246BS-ssec.1) If an application is made under section 246BR to restore a licence, the licence is taken to continue in force from the day it would, apart from this section, have expired until the application is decided.\n(sec.246BS-ssec.2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the licence is earlier cancelled, suspended or surrendered under this Act.","sortOrder":585},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246BT","sectionType":"section","heading":"Decision on restoration application","content":"### sec.246BT Decision on restoration application\n\nSubject to section 246CH , the QBCC commissioner must consider the application and decide to—\nrestore the licence; or\nrefuse to restore the licence.\nHowever, the commissioner may decide to restore the licence only if it is satisfied the applicant is still a suitable person to hold a licence.\nThe commissioner is taken to have refused to restore the licence if the commissioner does not decide the application within the decision period.\nIf the application is refused under subsection (3) , the applicant is entitled to be given by the commissioner an information notice about the decision.\nFor reviews of the decision, see the QBCC Act , part 7 , division 3 .\ns 246BT ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1\n(sec.246BT-ssec.1) Subject to section 246CH , the QBCC commissioner must consider the application and decide to— restore the licence; or refuse to restore the licence.\n(sec.246BT-ssec.2) However, the commissioner may decide to restore the licence only if it is satisfied the applicant is still a suitable person to hold a licence.\n(sec.246BT-ssec.3) The commissioner is taken to have refused to restore the licence if the commissioner does not decide the application within the decision period.\n(sec.246BT-ssec.4) If the application is refused under subsection (3) , the applicant is entitled to be given by the commissioner an information notice about the decision. For reviews of the decision, see the QBCC Act , part 7 , division 3 .\n- (a) restore the licence; or\n- (b) refuse to restore the licence.","sortOrder":586},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246BU","sectionType":"section","heading":"Steps after making decision","content":"### sec.246BU Steps after making decision\n\nIf the QBCC commissioner decides to restore the licence, it must issue the restored licence to the applicant.\nIf the commissioner refuses to restore the licence or imposes conditions on the licence, it must give the applicant an information notice about the decision.\nFor reviews of the decision, see the QBCC Act , part 7 , division 3 .\ns 246BU ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1\n(sec.246BU-ssec.1) If the QBCC commissioner decides to restore the licence, it must issue the restored licence to the applicant.\n(sec.246BU-ssec.2) If the commissioner refuses to restore the licence or imposes conditions on the licence, it must give the applicant an information notice about the decision. For reviews of the decision, see the QBCC Act , part 7 , division 3 .","sortOrder":587},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8-pt.6-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Cancellation and suspension of, and other changes to, licences","content":"## Cancellation and suspension of, and other changes to, licences","sortOrder":588},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246BV","sectionType":"section","heading":"Power to amend, cancel or suspend licence","content":"### sec.246BV Power to amend, cancel or suspend licence\n\nThe QBCC commissioner may, on the ground that a pool safety inspector is not a suitable person to hold a licence, do either of the following to the inspector’s licence—\namend it to impose or remove a condition;\ncancel or suspend it.\nThe power under subsection (1) may be exercised at any time after the commissioner has complied with subdivision 2 .\nTo remove any doubt, it is declared that the commissioner can not, under subsection (1) , amend, cancel or suspend the pool safety inspector’s licence if the commissioner considers the inspector is not a suitable person to hold a licence only because a ground for disciplinary action is established.\nThe power of the commissioner under this section does not limit the power of the commissioner to take disciplinary action under part 7 (Complaints, investigations and disciplinary proceedings relating to pool safety inspectors).\ns 246BV ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1\n(sec.246BV-ssec.1) The QBCC commissioner may, on the ground that a pool safety inspector is not a suitable person to hold a licence, do either of the following to the inspector’s licence— amend it to impose or remove a condition; cancel or suspend it.\n(sec.246BV-ssec.2) The power under subsection (1) may be exercised at any time after the commissioner has complied with subdivision 2 .\n(sec.246BV-ssec.3) To remove any doubt, it is declared that the commissioner can not, under subsection (1) , amend, cancel or suspend the pool safety inspector’s licence if the commissioner considers the inspector is not a suitable person to hold a licence only because a ground for disciplinary action is established. The power of the commissioner under this section does not limit the power of the commissioner to take disciplinary action under part 7 (Complaints, investigations and disciplinary proceedings relating to pool safety inspectors).\n- (a) amend it to impose or remove a condition;\n- (b) cancel or suspend it.","sortOrder":589},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246BW","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notice of particular events to interstate licensing authorities and other entities","content":"### sec.246BW Notice of particular events to interstate licensing authorities and other entities\n\nThis section applies if any of the following (the event ) happens to a pool safety inspector’s licence—\nit is cancelled or suspended;\nit is amended under this subdivision.\nAs soon as practicable after the happening of the event, the QBCC commissioner must give notice of the event to the authority in any other State or New Zealand of which it is aware the pool safety inspector has a licence (however called) that is the same, or substantially the same, as a licence under this part.\nAlso, the commissioner may give notice of the event to all or any of the following—\nany employer of the pool safety inspector;\nanother entity the commissioner reasonably believes needs to know about the event.\nA notice under this section may include the information the commissioner considers appropriate in the circumstances.\ns 246BW ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2013 No. 38 s 14 sch 1 ; 2014 No. 56 s 31\n(sec.246BW-ssec.1) This section applies if any of the following (the event ) happens to a pool safety inspector’s licence— it is cancelled or suspended; it is amended under this subdivision.\n(sec.246BW-ssec.2) As soon as practicable after the happening of the event, the QBCC commissioner must give notice of the event to the authority in any other State or New Zealand of which it is aware the pool safety inspector has a licence (however called) that is the same, or substantially the same, as a licence under this part.\n(sec.246BW-ssec.3) Also, the commissioner may give notice of the event to all or any of the following— any employer of the pool safety inspector; another entity the commissioner reasonably believes needs to know about the event.\n(sec.246BW-ssec.4) A notice under this section may include the information the commissioner considers appropriate in the circumstances.\n- (a) it is cancelled or suspended;\n- (b) it is amended under this subdivision.\n- (a) any employer of the pool safety inspector;\n- (b) another entity the commissioner reasonably believes needs to know about the event.","sortOrder":590},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246BX","sectionType":"section","heading":"Show cause notice","content":"### sec.246BX Show cause notice\n\nIf the QBCC commissioner believes grounds exist to act under subdivision 1 , it must, before taking the action, give the relevant pool safety inspector a notice (a show cause notice ).\nThe show cause notice must state each of the following—\nthe proposed action;\nthe grounds for taking the proposed action;\nthe facts and circumstances forming the basis for the grounds;\nif the proposed action is to amend the licence—the proposed amendment;\nif the proposed action is to suspend the licence—the proposed suspension period;\nthat the pool safety inspector may, within a stated period (the show cause period ), make submissions about why the proposed action should not be taken.\nThe show cause period must end at least 20 business days after the pool safety inspector is given the show cause notice.\nThe proposed suspension period may be fixed by reference to the happening of a stated event.\ns 246BX ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2013 No. 5 s 94 sch ; 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1\n(sec.246BX-ssec.1) If the QBCC commissioner believes grounds exist to act under subdivision 1 , it must, before taking the action, give the relevant pool safety inspector a notice (a show cause notice ).\n(sec.246BX-ssec.2) The show cause notice must state each of the following— the proposed action; the grounds for taking the proposed action; the facts and circumstances forming the basis for the grounds; if the proposed action is to amend the licence—the proposed amendment; if the proposed action is to suspend the licence—the proposed suspension period; that the pool safety inspector may, within a stated period (the show cause period ), make submissions about why the proposed action should not be taken.\n(sec.246BX-ssec.3) The show cause period must end at least 20 business days after the pool safety inspector is given the show cause notice.\n(sec.246BX-ssec.4) The proposed suspension period may be fixed by reference to the happening of a stated event.\n- (a) the proposed action;\n- (b) the grounds for taking the proposed action;\n- (c) the facts and circumstances forming the basis for the grounds;\n- (d) if the proposed action is to amend the licence—the proposed amendment;\n- (e) if the proposed action is to suspend the licence—the proposed suspension period;\n- (f) that the pool safety inspector may, within a stated period (the show cause period ), make submissions about why the proposed action should not be taken.","sortOrder":591},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246BY","sectionType":"section","heading":"Submissions about show cause notice","content":"### sec.246BY Submissions about show cause notice\n\nThe pool safety inspector may, within the show cause period, make submissions to the QBCC commissioner about the show cause notice.\nThe commissioner must consider the submissions.\ns 246BY ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1\n(sec.246BY-ssec.1) The pool safety inspector may, within the show cause period, make submissions to the QBCC commissioner about the show cause notice.\n(sec.246BY-ssec.2) The commissioner must consider the submissions.","sortOrder":592},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246BZ","sectionType":"section","heading":"Decision on proposed action","content":"### sec.246BZ Decision on proposed action\n\nAfter considering the submissions for the show cause notice, the QBCC commissioner must decide whether to take the proposed action.\nIf the proposed action is to cancel the pool safety inspector’s licence, the commissioner may instead decide to suspend it for a stated period.\ns 246BZ ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1\n(sec.246BZ-ssec.1) After considering the submissions for the show cause notice, the QBCC commissioner must decide whether to take the proposed action.\n(sec.246BZ-ssec.2) If the proposed action is to cancel the pool safety inspector’s licence, the commissioner may instead decide to suspend it for a stated period.","sortOrder":593},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246C","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246C\n\ns 246C ins 2009 No. 51 s 29\nom 2012 No. 8 s 6","sortOrder":594},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246CA","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notice and taking effect of decision","content":"### sec.246CA Notice and taking effect of decision\n\nIf the QBCC commissioner decides not to take the proposed action, it must give the pool safety inspector notice of the decision.\nIf the commissioner decides to take the proposed action, it must give the pool safety inspector an information notice about the decision.\nFor reviews of the decision, see the QBCC Act , part 7 , division 3 .\nA decision to take the proposed action takes effect when the information notice is given.\nIn this section—\nproposed action includes a decision under section 246BZ (2) to suspend the pool safety inspector’s licence for a stated period.\ns 246CA ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1\n(sec.246CA-ssec.1) If the QBCC commissioner decides not to take the proposed action, it must give the pool safety inspector notice of the decision.\n(sec.246CA-ssec.2) If the commissioner decides to take the proposed action, it must give the pool safety inspector an information notice about the decision. For reviews of the decision, see the QBCC Act , part 7 , division 3 .\n(sec.246CA-ssec.3) A decision to take the proposed action takes effect when the information notice is given.\n(sec.246CA-ssec.4) In this section— proposed action includes a decision under section 246BZ (2) to suspend the pool safety inspector’s licence for a stated period.","sortOrder":595},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8-pt.6-div.5","sectionType":"division","heading":"General provisions about licences","content":"## General provisions about licences","sortOrder":596},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246CB","sectionType":"section","heading":"Register of pool safety inspectors","content":"### sec.246CB Register of pool safety inspectors\n\nThe QBCC commissioner must keep a register of pool safety inspectors (the pool safety inspectors register ).\nThe pool safety inspectors register may be kept in the way the commissioner considers appropriate, including, for example, in an electronic form.\nThe pool safety inspectors register must contain the following particulars for each pool safety inspector—\ntheir name, licence number and business contact details;\nthe following information about their licence—\nits day of issue and expiry;\nif conditions are imposed on the licence—the conditions;\ndetails of their eligibility for licensing as a pool safety inspector;\nif, under section 246CY (1) , the commissioner decides whether or not a ground for disciplinary action against the pool safety inspector is established—\ndetails of the decision; and\nif the decision was that a ground for disciplinary action against the pool safety inspector is established—details of the further decision required under section 246CY (4) ;\nif the tribunal makes an order about the pool safety inspector—details of the order, other than any details identified in the order as details not to be included in the register.\nParticulars recorded under subsection (3) (d) must be removed from the pool safety inspectors register 5 years after they were recorded in the register.\nParticulars recorded under subsection (3) (e) must be removed from the pool safety inspectors register at the end of the period during which the order states the details are to be included in the register.\ns 246CB ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1\n(sec.246CB-ssec.1) The QBCC commissioner must keep a register of pool safety inspectors (the pool safety inspectors register ).\n(sec.246CB-ssec.2) The pool safety inspectors register may be kept in the way the commissioner considers appropriate, including, for example, in an electronic form.\n(sec.246CB-ssec.3) The pool safety inspectors register must contain the following particulars for each pool safety inspector— their name, licence number and business contact details; the following information about their licence— its day of issue and expiry; if conditions are imposed on the licence—the conditions; details of their eligibility for licensing as a pool safety inspector; if, under section 246CY (1) , the commissioner decides whether or not a ground for disciplinary action against the pool safety inspector is established— details of the decision; and if the decision was that a ground for disciplinary action against the pool safety inspector is established—details of the further decision required under section 246CY (4) ; if the tribunal makes an order about the pool safety inspector—details of the order, other than any details identified in the order as details not to be included in the register.\n(sec.246CB-ssec.4) Particulars recorded under subsection (3) (d) must be removed from the pool safety inspectors register 5 years after they were recorded in the register.\n(sec.246CB-ssec.5) Particulars recorded under subsection (3) (e) must be removed from the pool safety inspectors register at the end of the period during which the order states the details are to be included in the register.\n- (a) their name, licence number and business contact details;\n- (b) the following information about their licence— (i) its day of issue and expiry; (ii) if conditions are imposed on the licence—the conditions;\n- (i) its day of issue and expiry;\n- (ii) if conditions are imposed on the licence—the conditions;\n- (c) details of their eligibility for licensing as a pool safety inspector;\n- (d) if, under section 246CY (1) , the commissioner decides whether or not a ground for disciplinary action against the pool safety inspector is established— (i) details of the decision; and (ii) if the decision was that a ground for disciplinary action against the pool safety inspector is established—details of the further decision required under section 246CY (4) ;\n- (i) details of the decision; and\n- (ii) if the decision was that a ground for disciplinary action against the pool safety inspector is established—details of the further decision required under section 246CY (4) ;\n- (e) if the tribunal makes an order about the pool safety inspector—details of the order, other than any details identified in the order as details not to be included in the register.\n- (i) its day of issue and expiry;\n- (ii) if conditions are imposed on the licence—the conditions;\n- (i) details of the decision; and\n- (ii) if the decision was that a ground for disciplinary action against the pool safety inspector is established—details of the further decision required under section 246CY (4) ;","sortOrder":597},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246CC","sectionType":"section","heading":"Access to pool safety inspectors register","content":"### sec.246CC Access to pool safety inspectors register\n\nThe QBCC commissioner must make the pool safety inspectors register available for inspection by anyone while QBCC’s head office is open for business.\nThe commissioner may make the pool safety inspectors register available for inspection on QBCC’s website.\ns 246CC ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\nsub 2014 No. 56 s 32\n(sec.246CC-ssec.1) The QBCC commissioner must make the pool safety inspectors register available for inspection by anyone while QBCC’s head office is open for business.\n(sec.246CC-ssec.2) The commissioner may make the pool safety inspectors register available for inspection on QBCC’s website.","sortOrder":598},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246CD","sectionType":"section","heading":"Surrendering licence","content":"### sec.246CD Surrendering licence\n\nA pool safety inspector may surrender the pool safety inspector’s licence by notice to the QBCC commissioner.\nThe surrender takes effect—\non the day the notice is given to the commissioner; or\nif a later day of effect is stated in the notice—on the later day.\nThe pool safety inspector must, unless the pool safety inspector has a reasonable excuse, return a licence card held by the inspector to the commissioner within 10 business days after the day the surrender takes effect.\nMaximum penalty for subsection (3) —10 penalty units.\ns 246CD ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1 ; 2025 No. 28 s 6\n(sec.246CD-ssec.1) A pool safety inspector may surrender the pool safety inspector’s licence by notice to the QBCC commissioner.\n(sec.246CD-ssec.2) The surrender takes effect— on the day the notice is given to the commissioner; or if a later day of effect is stated in the notice—on the later day.\n(sec.246CD-ssec.3) The pool safety inspector must, unless the pool safety inspector has a reasonable excuse, return a licence card held by the inspector to the commissioner within 10 business days after the day the surrender takes effect. Maximum penalty for subsection (3) —10 penalty units.\n- (a) on the day the notice is given to the commissioner; or\n- (b) if a later day of effect is stated in the notice—on the later day.","sortOrder":599},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246CE","sectionType":"section","heading":"Obtaining replacement licence card","content":"### sec.246CE Obtaining replacement licence card\n\nA pool safety inspector who has been issued a pool safety inspector’s licence in the form of a licence card may apply to the QBCC commissioner for a replacement of the licence card if the card has been damaged, destroyed, lost or stolen.\nThe application must be—\nin the approved form; and\naccompanied by the fee prescribed by regulation.\nIf the QBCC commissioner is satisfied the licence card has been damaged, destroyed, lost or stolen, the commissioner must issue a replacement licence card to the applicant.\ns 246CE ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1\nsub 2025 No. 28 s 7\n(sec.246CE-ssec.1) A pool safety inspector who has been issued a pool safety inspector’s licence in the form of a licence card may apply to the QBCC commissioner for a replacement of the licence card if the card has been damaged, destroyed, lost or stolen.\n(sec.246CE-ssec.2) The application must be— in the approved form; and accompanied by the fee prescribed by regulation.\n(sec.246CE-ssec.3) If the QBCC commissioner is satisfied the licence card has been damaged, destroyed, lost or stolen, the commissioner must issue a replacement licence card to the applicant.\n- (a) in the approved form; and\n- (b) accompanied by the fee prescribed by regulation.","sortOrder":600},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246CF","sectionType":"section","heading":"Obligation of pool safety inspector to give notice of change in particular circumstances","content":"### sec.246CF Obligation of pool safety inspector to give notice of change in particular circumstances\n\nThis section applies if a pool safety inspector—\nchanges address; or\nholds, in another State or New Zealand, a licence (however called) that is the same, or substantially the same, as a licence under this part and the licence is cancelled or suspended; or\nis, after the issuing of the pool safety inspector’s licence under this part, convicted of a relevant offence.\nThe pool safety inspector must give the QBCC commissioner notice of the change, cancellation, suspension or conviction within 20 business days after it happened.\nMaximum penalty—\nif the offence relates to subsection (1) (a) —1 penalty unit; or\nif the offence relates to subsection (1) (b) or (c) —40 penalty units.\ns 246CF ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1\n(sec.246CF-ssec.1) This section applies if a pool safety inspector— changes address; or holds, in another State or New Zealand, a licence (however called) that is the same, or substantially the same, as a licence under this part and the licence is cancelled or suspended; or is, after the issuing of the pool safety inspector’s licence under this part, convicted of a relevant offence.\n(sec.246CF-ssec.2) The pool safety inspector must give the QBCC commissioner notice of the change, cancellation, suspension or conviction within 20 business days after it happened. Maximum penalty— if the offence relates to subsection (1) (a) —1 penalty unit; or if the offence relates to subsection (1) (b) or (c) —40 penalty units.\n- (a) changes address; or\n- (b) holds, in another State or New Zealand, a licence (however called) that is the same, or substantially the same, as a licence under this part and the licence is cancelled or suspended; or\n- (c) is, after the issuing of the pool safety inspector’s licence under this part, convicted of a relevant offence.\n- (a) if the offence relates to subsection (1) (a) —1 penalty unit; or\n- (b) if the offence relates to subsection (1) (b) or (c) —40 penalty units.","sortOrder":601},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8-pt.6-div.6","sectionType":"division","heading":"Miscellaneous provisions","content":"## Miscellaneous provisions","sortOrder":602},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246CG","sectionType":"section","heading":"Criteria for deciding suitability of applicants and licensees","content":"### sec.246CG Criteria for deciding suitability of applicants and licensees\n\nThis section applies if, under this part, the QBCC commissioner is considering whether an applicant for, or for the renewal of, a licence or a licence holder is a suitable person to hold a licence.\nThe commissioner must consider each of the following—\nwhether the applicant or holder has been convicted of a relevant offence;\nwhether the applicant or holder has previously been refused a licence, or has had a licence suspended or cancelled, under this Act or another relevant Act;\nwhether the applicant or holder has, under another relevant Act, been disqualified from holding a licence under that Act;\nwhether the demerit points prescribed under a regulation for this section have been accumulated by the applicant or holder;\ndealings in which the applicant or holder has been involved and the standard of honesty and integrity demonstrated in the dealings;\nwhether the applicant or holder has the prescribed professional indemnity insurance;\nany other relevant circumstance.\ns 246CG ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1\n(sec.246CG-ssec.1) This section applies if, under this part, the QBCC commissioner is considering whether an applicant for, or for the renewal of, a licence or a licence holder is a suitable person to hold a licence.\n(sec.246CG-ssec.2) The commissioner must consider each of the following— whether the applicant or holder has been convicted of a relevant offence; whether the applicant or holder has previously been refused a licence, or has had a licence suspended or cancelled, under this Act or another relevant Act; whether the applicant or holder has, under another relevant Act, been disqualified from holding a licence under that Act; whether the demerit points prescribed under a regulation for this section have been accumulated by the applicant or holder; dealings in which the applicant or holder has been involved and the standard of honesty and integrity demonstrated in the dealings; whether the applicant or holder has the prescribed professional indemnity insurance; any other relevant circumstance.\n- (a) whether the applicant or holder has been convicted of a relevant offence;\n- (b) whether the applicant or holder has previously been refused a licence, or has had a licence suspended or cancelled, under this Act or another relevant Act;\n- (c) whether the applicant or holder has, under another relevant Act, been disqualified from holding a licence under that Act;\n- (d) whether the demerit points prescribed under a regulation for this section have been accumulated by the applicant or holder;\n- (e) dealings in which the applicant or holder has been involved and the standard of honesty and integrity demonstrated in the dealings;\n- (f) whether the applicant or holder has the prescribed professional indemnity insurance;\n- (g) any other relevant circumstance.","sortOrder":603},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246CH","sectionType":"section","heading":"QBCC commissioner may seek information from applicants about suitability and other matters","content":"### sec.246CH QBCC commissioner may seek information from applicants about suitability and other matters\n\nThis section applies to an application for, or to renew or restore, a licence.\nThe QBCC commissioner may, by notice to the applicant, require the applicant to give it, within a stated reasonable period, documents or information the commissioner reasonably considers is needed—\nto establish the applicant is a suitable person to hold a licence; or\nto decide the application.\nThe applicant is taken to have withdrawn the application if, within the stated period, the applicant does not comply with the requirement.\ns 246CH ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1\n(sec.246CH-ssec.1) This section applies to an application for, or to renew or restore, a licence.\n(sec.246CH-ssec.2) The QBCC commissioner may, by notice to the applicant, require the applicant to give it, within a stated reasonable period, documents or information the commissioner reasonably considers is needed— to establish the applicant is a suitable person to hold a licence; or to decide the application.\n(sec.246CH-ssec.3) The applicant is taken to have withdrawn the application if, within the stated period, the applicant does not comply with the requirement.\n- (a) to establish the applicant is a suitable person to hold a licence; or\n- (b) to decide the application.","sortOrder":604},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246CI","sectionType":"section","heading":"Refund of particular licence fees accompanying applications","content":"### sec.246CI Refund of particular licence fees accompanying applications\n\nIf an application for, or to renew or restore, a licence is refused or withdrawn, the QBCC commissioner must refund the applicant the licence fee that accompanied the application.\ns 246CI ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1","sortOrder":605},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246CJ","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246CJ\n\ns 246CJ ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\nom 2014 No. 56 s 33","sortOrder":606},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8-pt.7","sectionType":"part","heading":"Complaints and disciplinary proceedings relating to pool safety inspectors","content":"# Complaints and disciplinary proceedings relating to pool safety inspectors","sortOrder":607},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8-pt.7-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Complaints","content":"## Complaints","sortOrder":608},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246CK","sectionType":"section","heading":"Making a complaint against a pool safety inspector","content":"### sec.246CK Making a complaint against a pool safety inspector\n\nA person may make a complaint to the QBCC commissioner about a pool safety inspector if the person believes there is a ground for disciplinary action against the pool safety inspector.\nA complaint must—\nbe in writing; and\ncontain particulars of the allegations on which it is founded.\nThe commissioner may require the complainant to give further particulars of the complaint if the commissioner reasonably considers the further particulars are necessary for investigating the complaint.\nThe commissioner may require a complaint or the further particulars to be verified by statutory declaration.\nThe commissioner may dismiss any complaint without taking further action under this division if—\nthe further particulars are not given; or\nthe complaint or further particulars are not verified by statutory declaration in compliance with subsection (4) .\nThe commissioner must not disclose to another person complaints against a pool safety inspector that have not been proved to the commissioner’s satisfaction.\ns 246CK ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2010 No. 35 s 23 ; 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1\n(sec.246CK-ssec.1) A person may make a complaint to the QBCC commissioner about a pool safety inspector if the person believes there is a ground for disciplinary action against the pool safety inspector.\n(sec.246CK-ssec.2) A complaint must— be in writing; and contain particulars of the allegations on which it is founded.\n(sec.246CK-ssec.3) The commissioner may require the complainant to give further particulars of the complaint if the commissioner reasonably considers the further particulars are necessary for investigating the complaint.\n(sec.246CK-ssec.4) The commissioner may require a complaint or the further particulars to be verified by statutory declaration.\n(sec.246CK-ssec.5) The commissioner may dismiss any complaint without taking further action under this division if— the further particulars are not given; or the complaint or further particulars are not verified by statutory declaration in compliance with subsection (4) .\n(sec.246CK-ssec.6) The commissioner must not disclose to another person complaints against a pool safety inspector that have not been proved to the commissioner’s satisfaction.\n- (a) be in writing; and\n- (b) contain particulars of the allegations on which it is founded.\n- (a) the further particulars are not given; or\n- (b) the complaint or further particulars are not verified by statutory declaration in compliance with subsection (4) .","sortOrder":609},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246CL","sectionType":"section","heading":"Pool safety inspector must be advised of complaint","content":"### sec.246CL Pool safety inspector must be advised of complaint\n\nAfter receiving the complaint, the QBCC commissioner must, by notice—\ninform the pool safety inspector of the nature of the complaint; and\ninvite the pool safety inspector to make, within the time stated in the notice, representations to the commissioner about the complaint.\nThe time stated in the notice must be at least 5 business days after the notice is given.\nIf the commissioner makes a decision about the complaint under section 246CY , the commissioner must have regard to the representations when making the decision.\ns 246CL ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1\n(sec.246CL-ssec.1) After receiving the complaint, the QBCC commissioner must, by notice— inform the pool safety inspector of the nature of the complaint; and invite the pool safety inspector to make, within the time stated in the notice, representations to the commissioner about the complaint.\n(sec.246CL-ssec.2) The time stated in the notice must be at least 5 business days after the notice is given.\n(sec.246CL-ssec.3) If the commissioner makes a decision about the complaint under section 246CY , the commissioner must have regard to the representations when making the decision.\n- (a) inform the pool safety inspector of the nature of the complaint; and\n- (b) invite the pool safety inspector to make, within the time stated in the notice, representations to the commissioner about the complaint.","sortOrder":610},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246CM","sectionType":"section","heading":"QBCC commissioner may recommend mediation to resolve complaint","content":"### sec.246CM QBCC commissioner may recommend mediation to resolve complaint\n\nIf the QBCC commissioner considers a complaint about a pool safety inspector is capable of resolution by mediation, the commissioner must give the complainant and the pool safety inspector a notice stating—\nthat the commissioner considers the complaint is capable of resolution by mediation; and\nattendance at, and participation in, mediation is voluntary; and\nthat either party may withdraw from the mediation at any time; and\nwhen the mediation ends; and\nthe effect of giving the commissioner a certificate about the mediation.\nThe commissioner may recommend the complainant and the pool safety inspector enter into a process of mediation to resolve the complaint as soon as practicable and before the commissioner investigates the complaint.\ns 246CM ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1\n(sec.246CM-ssec.1) If the QBCC commissioner considers a complaint about a pool safety inspector is capable of resolution by mediation, the commissioner must give the complainant and the pool safety inspector a notice stating— that the commissioner considers the complaint is capable of resolution by mediation; and attendance at, and participation in, mediation is voluntary; and that either party may withdraw from the mediation at any time; and when the mediation ends; and the effect of giving the commissioner a certificate about the mediation.\n(sec.246CM-ssec.2) The commissioner may recommend the complainant and the pool safety inspector enter into a process of mediation to resolve the complaint as soon as practicable and before the commissioner investigates the complaint.\n- (a) that the commissioner considers the complaint is capable of resolution by mediation; and\n- (b) attendance at, and participation in, mediation is voluntary; and\n- (c) that either party may withdraw from the mediation at any time; and\n- (d) when the mediation ends; and\n- (e) the effect of giving the commissioner a certificate about the mediation.","sortOrder":611},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246CN","sectionType":"section","heading":"Mediation process","content":"### sec.246CN Mediation process\n\nIf, at mediation, the parties agree to a resolution to the complaint, the agreement must be signed by, or for, each party and by the mediator (the mediation agreement ).\nMediation ends on the earlier of the following—\nif a party withdraws from mediation—the day the party withdraws;\nif the parties agree the mediation has ended—the day the parties agree mediation has ended;\nif there is a mediation agreement—the day the agreement is signed;\nunless the QBCC commissioner extends the period and advises parties in writing of the extension—20 business days after notice is given under section 246CM .\nAs soon as practicable after mediation has ended, the mediator must give the commissioner a certificate about the mediation in the approved form.\nIf the parties sign an agreement, the complaint is taken to be withdrawn.\ns 246CN ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1\n(sec.246CN-ssec.1) If, at mediation, the parties agree to a resolution to the complaint, the agreement must be signed by, or for, each party and by the mediator (the mediation agreement ).\n(sec.246CN-ssec.2) Mediation ends on the earlier of the following— if a party withdraws from mediation—the day the party withdraws; if the parties agree the mediation has ended—the day the parties agree mediation has ended; if there is a mediation agreement—the day the agreement is signed; unless the QBCC commissioner extends the period and advises parties in writing of the extension—20 business days after notice is given under section 246CM .\n(sec.246CN-ssec.3) As soon as practicable after mediation has ended, the mediator must give the commissioner a certificate about the mediation in the approved form.\n(sec.246CN-ssec.4) If the parties sign an agreement, the complaint is taken to be withdrawn.\n- (a) if a party withdraws from mediation—the day the party withdraws;\n- (b) if the parties agree the mediation has ended—the day the parties agree mediation has ended;\n- (c) if there is a mediation agreement—the day the agreement is signed;\n- (d) unless the QBCC commissioner extends the period and advises parties in writing of the extension—20 business days after notice is given under section 246CM .","sortOrder":612},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246CO","sectionType":"section","heading":"Investigation of complaint","content":"### sec.246CO Investigation of complaint\n\nThis section applies if—\nthe QBCC commissioner does not recommend the complainant and the pool safety inspector enter into mediation; or\nthe commissioner recommends the complainant and the pool safety inspector enter into mediation and the complaint is not resolved when the mediation ends.\nThe commissioner must conduct an investigation into the complaint as soon as practicable.\nThe commissioner may deal with 1 or more complaints about a pool safety inspector in the same investigation.\nIf during an investigation the commissioner is satisfied there is a matter about which another complaint could have been made against the pool safety inspector, the commissioner may deal with the matter in its investigation as if a complaint had been made about the matter.\ns 246CO ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1\n(sec.246CO-ssec.1) This section applies if— the QBCC commissioner does not recommend the complainant and the pool safety inspector enter into mediation; or the commissioner recommends the complainant and the pool safety inspector enter into mediation and the complaint is not resolved when the mediation ends.\n(sec.246CO-ssec.2) The commissioner must conduct an investigation into the complaint as soon as practicable.\n(sec.246CO-ssec.3) The commissioner may deal with 1 or more complaints about a pool safety inspector in the same investigation.\n(sec.246CO-ssec.4) If during an investigation the commissioner is satisfied there is a matter about which another complaint could have been made against the pool safety inspector, the commissioner may deal with the matter in its investigation as if a complaint had been made about the matter.\n- (a) the QBCC commissioner does not recommend the complainant and the pool safety inspector enter into mediation; or\n- (b) the commissioner recommends the complainant and the pool safety inspector enter into mediation and the complaint is not resolved when the mediation ends.","sortOrder":613},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246CP","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246CP\n\ns 246CP ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1\nom 2017 No. 43 s 236","sortOrder":614},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246CQ","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246CQ\n\ns 246CQ ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1\nom 2017 No. 43 s 236","sortOrder":615},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246CR","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246CR\n\ns 246CR ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\nom 2017 No. 43 s 236","sortOrder":616},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246CS","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246CS\n\ns 246CS ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\nom 2012 No. 11 s 12","sortOrder":617},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246CT","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246CT\n\ns 246CT ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2013 No. 5 s 94 sch\nom 2017 No. 43 s 236","sortOrder":618},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246CU","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246CU\n\ns 246CU ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\nom 2017 No. 43 s 236","sortOrder":619},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246CV","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246CV\n\ns 246CV ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1\nom 2017 No. 43 s 236","sortOrder":620},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246CW","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246CW\n\ns 246CW ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1\nom 2017 No. 43 s 236","sortOrder":621},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246CX","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246CX\n\ns 246CX ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1\nom 2017 No. 43 s 236","sortOrder":622},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246CY","sectionType":"section","heading":"Decision after investigation or audit completed","content":"### sec.246CY Decision after investigation or audit completed\n\nAfter investigating a complaint or conducting an audit, the QBCC commissioner must decide whether or not a ground for disciplinary action against the pool safety inspector is established.\nThe commissioner must give the pool safety inspector and the complainant (if any) an information notice about the decision taken under subsection (1) .\nFor reviews of the decision, see the QBCC Act , part 7 , division 3 .\nIf the commissioner is aware that the pool safety inspector is employed by someone else to perform pool safety inspection functions, it must give the employer a copy of the notice.\nIf the commissioner decides a ground for disciplinary action against the pool safety inspector is established, the commissioner must decide to do 1 or more of the following—\nreprimand the pool safety inspector;\nimpose the conditions it considers appropriate on the pool safety inspector’s licence;\ndirect the pool safety inspector to complete to the satisfaction of the commissioner the educational courses stated by the commissioner;\ndirect the pool safety inspector to report on his or her practice as a pool safety inspector at the times, in the way and to the persons stated by the commissioner;\nrequire the pool safety inspector to refund some or all of a fee paid for an inspection of a regulated pool;\nrequire the pool safety inspector to pay to the commissioner, within a reasonable stated period, a stated amount of not more than the equivalent of 60 penalty units;\nsuspend the pool safety inspector’s licence for a period of not more than 1 year;\nif the commissioner is satisfied the pool safety inspector is generally competent and diligent—advise the pool safety inspector it does not intend to take any further action.\nHowever, if the commissioner is satisfied it would be reasonable in the circumstances to decide to do either of the following, the commissioner must apply to the tribunal to start a disciplinary proceeding against the pool safety inspector—\nsuspend the pool safety inspector’s licence for more than 1 year;\ncancel the pool safety inspector’s licence.\nThe commissioner must—\ngive an information notice about its decision under subsection (4) to the pool safety inspector; and\nFor reviews of the decision, see the QBCC Act , part 7 , division 3 .\nif the decision is made after investigating a complaint—give the complainant a copy of the notice.\nSubsection (4) does not prevent the commissioner—\ntaking the matter the subject of the investigation into consideration at a later time as part of a pattern of conduct that may result in a disciplinary proceeding against the pool safety inspector; or\nstarting a proceeding to prosecute the pool safety inspector for an offence against this Act.\ns 246CY ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2012 No. 3 s 16 ; 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1\n(sec.246CY-ssec.1) After investigating a complaint or conducting an audit, the QBCC commissioner must decide whether or not a ground for disciplinary action against the pool safety inspector is established.\n(sec.246CY-ssec.2) The commissioner must give the pool safety inspector and the complainant (if any) an information notice about the decision taken under subsection (1) . For reviews of the decision, see the QBCC Act , part 7 , division 3 .\n(sec.246CY-ssec.3) If the commissioner is aware that the pool safety inspector is employed by someone else to perform pool safety inspection functions, it must give the employer a copy of the notice.\n(sec.246CY-ssec.4) If the commissioner decides a ground for disciplinary action against the pool safety inspector is established, the commissioner must decide to do 1 or more of the following— reprimand the pool safety inspector; impose the conditions it considers appropriate on the pool safety inspector’s licence; direct the pool safety inspector to complete to the satisfaction of the commissioner the educational courses stated by the commissioner; direct the pool safety inspector to report on his or her practice as a pool safety inspector at the times, in the way and to the persons stated by the commissioner; require the pool safety inspector to refund some or all of a fee paid for an inspection of a regulated pool; require the pool safety inspector to pay to the commissioner, within a reasonable stated period, a stated amount of not more than the equivalent of 60 penalty units; suspend the pool safety inspector’s licence for a period of not more than 1 year; if the commissioner is satisfied the pool safety inspector is generally competent and diligent—advise the pool safety inspector it does not intend to take any further action.\n(sec.246CY-ssec.5) However, if the commissioner is satisfied it would be reasonable in the circumstances to decide to do either of the following, the commissioner must apply to the tribunal to start a disciplinary proceeding against the pool safety inspector— suspend the pool safety inspector’s licence for more than 1 year; cancel the pool safety inspector’s licence.\n(sec.246CY-ssec.6) The commissioner must— give an information notice about its decision under subsection (4) to the pool safety inspector; and For reviews of the decision, see the QBCC Act , part 7 , division 3 . if the decision is made after investigating a complaint—give the complainant a copy of the notice.\n(sec.246CY-ssec.7) Subsection (4) does not prevent the commissioner— taking the matter the subject of the investigation into consideration at a later time as part of a pattern of conduct that may result in a disciplinary proceeding against the pool safety inspector; or starting a proceeding to prosecute the pool safety inspector for an offence against this Act.\n- (a) reprimand the pool safety inspector;\n- (b) impose the conditions it considers appropriate on the pool safety inspector’s licence;\n- (c) direct the pool safety inspector to complete to the satisfaction of the commissioner the educational courses stated by the commissioner;\n- (d) direct the pool safety inspector to report on his or her practice as a pool safety inspector at the times, in the way and to the persons stated by the commissioner;\n- (e) require the pool safety inspector to refund some or all of a fee paid for an inspection of a regulated pool;\n- (f) require the pool safety inspector to pay to the commissioner, within a reasonable stated period, a stated amount of not more than the equivalent of 60 penalty units;\n- (g) suspend the pool safety inspector’s licence for a period of not more than 1 year;\n- (h) if the commissioner is satisfied the pool safety inspector is generally competent and diligent—advise the pool safety inspector it does not intend to take any further action.\n- (a) suspend the pool safety inspector’s licence for more than 1 year;\n- (b) cancel the pool safety inspector’s licence.\n- (a) give an information notice about its decision under subsection (4) to the pool safety inspector; and Note— For reviews of the decision, see the QBCC Act , part 7 , division 3 .\n- (b) if the decision is made after investigating a complaint—give the complainant a copy of the notice.\n- (a) taking the matter the subject of the investigation into consideration at a later time as part of a pattern of conduct that may result in a disciplinary proceeding against the pool safety inspector; or\n- (b) starting a proceeding to prosecute the pool safety inspector for an offence against this Act.","sortOrder":623},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246CZ","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246CZ\n\ns 246CZ ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\nom 2014 No. 56 s 33A","sortOrder":624},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8-pt.7-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Disciplinary proceedings","content":"## Disciplinary proceedings","sortOrder":625},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246D","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246D\n\ns 246D ins 2009 No. 51 s 29\nom 2012 No. 8 s 6","sortOrder":626},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246DA","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tribunal may conduct disciplinary proceeding","content":"### sec.246DA Tribunal may conduct disciplinary proceeding\n\nThe tribunal may, on application by the QBCC commissioner, conduct a disciplinary proceeding to decide whether a ground for taking disciplinary action against a pool safety inspector is established.\nAn application under subsection (1) must be made as provided under the QCAT Act .\ns 246DA ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1\n(sec.246DA-ssec.1) The tribunal may, on application by the QBCC commissioner, conduct a disciplinary proceeding to decide whether a ground for taking disciplinary action against a pool safety inspector is established.\n(sec.246DA-ssec.2) An application under subsection (1) must be made as provided under the QCAT Act .","sortOrder":627},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246DB","sectionType":"section","heading":"Constitution of tribunal for disciplinary proceeding","content":"### sec.246DB Constitution of tribunal for disciplinary proceeding\n\nFor a proceeding under section 246DA , if the president of the tribunal under the QCAT Act considers it appropriate, the president may choose the following persons to constitute the tribunal—\n1 legally qualified member under the QCAT Act ;\n1 senior member or ordinary member who has special knowledge of pool safety inspection functions and the administration of this Act;\n1 other senior member or ordinary member.\nIn this section—\nordinary member means an ordinary member under the QCAT Act .\nsenior member means a senior member under the QCAT Act .\ns 246DB ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\n(sec.246DB-ssec.1) For a proceeding under section 246DA , if the president of the tribunal under the QCAT Act considers it appropriate, the president may choose the following persons to constitute the tribunal— 1 legally qualified member under the QCAT Act ; 1 senior member or ordinary member who has special knowledge of pool safety inspection functions and the administration of this Act; 1 other senior member or ordinary member.\n(sec.246DB-ssec.2) In this section— ordinary member means an ordinary member under the QCAT Act . senior member means a senior member under the QCAT Act .\n- (a) 1 legally qualified member under the QCAT Act ;\n- (b) 1 senior member or ordinary member who has special knowledge of pool safety inspection functions and the administration of this Act;\n- (c) 1 other senior member or ordinary member.","sortOrder":628},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246DC","sectionType":"section","heading":"Orders relating to current pool safety inspector","content":"### sec.246DC Orders relating to current pool safety inspector\n\nThis section applies if the tribunal decides a ground for disciplinary action against a pool safety inspector who is licensed at the time of the decision is established.\nThe tribunal may make an order—\nreprimanding the pool safety inspector; or\nimposing conditions it considers appropriate on the pool safety inspector’s licence; or\ndirecting the pool safety inspector to complete the educational courses stated in the order; or\ndirecting the pool safety inspector to report on his or her practice as a pool safety inspector at the times, in the way and to the persons stated in the order; or\nrequiring the pool safety inspector to refund some or all of a fee paid for an inspection of a regulated pool; or\ndirecting the pool safety inspector to pay to the QBCC commissioner a stated amount of not more than the equivalent of 160 penalty units; or\nsuspending the pool safety inspector’s licence for the period the tribunal considers appropriate; or\ncancelling the pool safety inspector’s licence; or\ndisqualifying, indefinitely or for a stated period, the pool safety inspector from obtaining a licence as a pool safety inspector from the commissioner.\nThe tribunal may make any other order it considers appropriate.\ns 246DC ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2012 No. 3 s 132 sch ; 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1\n(sec.246DC-ssec.1) This section applies if the tribunal decides a ground for disciplinary action against a pool safety inspector who is licensed at the time of the decision is established.\n(sec.246DC-ssec.2) The tribunal may make an order— reprimanding the pool safety inspector; or imposing conditions it considers appropriate on the pool safety inspector’s licence; or directing the pool safety inspector to complete the educational courses stated in the order; or directing the pool safety inspector to report on his or her practice as a pool safety inspector at the times, in the way and to the persons stated in the order; or requiring the pool safety inspector to refund some or all of a fee paid for an inspection of a regulated pool; or directing the pool safety inspector to pay to the QBCC commissioner a stated amount of not more than the equivalent of 160 penalty units; or suspending the pool safety inspector’s licence for the period the tribunal considers appropriate; or cancelling the pool safety inspector’s licence; or disqualifying, indefinitely or for a stated period, the pool safety inspector from obtaining a licence as a pool safety inspector from the commissioner.\n(sec.246DC-ssec.3) The tribunal may make any other order it considers appropriate.\n- (a) reprimanding the pool safety inspector; or\n- (b) imposing conditions it considers appropriate on the pool safety inspector’s licence; or\n- (c) directing the pool safety inspector to complete the educational courses stated in the order; or\n- (d) directing the pool safety inspector to report on his or her practice as a pool safety inspector at the times, in the way and to the persons stated in the order; or\n- (e) requiring the pool safety inspector to refund some or all of a fee paid for an inspection of a regulated pool; or\n- (f) directing the pool safety inspector to pay to the QBCC commissioner a stated amount of not more than the equivalent of 160 penalty units; or\n- (g) suspending the pool safety inspector’s licence for the period the tribunal considers appropriate; or\n- (h) cancelling the pool safety inspector’s licence; or\n- (i) disqualifying, indefinitely or for a stated period, the pool safety inspector from obtaining a licence as a pool safety inspector from the commissioner.","sortOrder":629},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246DD","sectionType":"section","heading":"Orders relating to former pool safety inspector","content":"### sec.246DD Orders relating to former pool safety inspector\n\nThis section applies if the tribunal decides a ground for disciplinary action against a former pool safety inspector is established.\nThe tribunal may make an order that the former pool safety inspector must—\npay to the QBCC commissioner a stated amount of not more than the equivalent of 160 penalty units; or\nnot be licensed or re-licensed by the commissioner for the period stated in the order; or\nnever be licensed or re-licensed by the commissioner.\nThe tribunal may make any other order it considers appropriate.\ns 246DD ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1\n(sec.246DD-ssec.1) This section applies if the tribunal decides a ground for disciplinary action against a former pool safety inspector is established.\n(sec.246DD-ssec.2) The tribunal may make an order that the former pool safety inspector must— pay to the QBCC commissioner a stated amount of not more than the equivalent of 160 penalty units; or not be licensed or re-licensed by the commissioner for the period stated in the order; or never be licensed or re-licensed by the commissioner.\n(sec.246DD-ssec.3) The tribunal may make any other order it considers appropriate.\n- (a) pay to the QBCC commissioner a stated amount of not more than the equivalent of 160 penalty units; or\n- (b) not be licensed or re-licensed by the commissioner for the period stated in the order; or\n- (c) never be licensed or re-licensed by the commissioner.","sortOrder":630},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246DE","sectionType":"section","heading":"Consequences of failure to comply with tribunal’s orders and directions","content":"### sec.246DE Consequences of failure to comply with tribunal’s orders and directions\n\nThe tribunal may, in a disciplinary proceeding against a pool safety inspector, order that the pool safety inspector’s licence be suspended or cancelled if the pool safety inspector fails to comply with an order or direction of the tribunal within the period allowed by the tribunal.\ns 246DE ins 2010 No. 21 s 10","sortOrder":631},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246DF","sectionType":"section","heading":"Recording details of orders","content":"### sec.246DF Recording details of orders\n\nAn order may state—\nthe period in which the details of the order are to be included in the pool safety inspectors register for the person; and\nthe details of the order, if any, that the tribunal decides are not to be included in the register.\ns 246DF ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\n- (a) the period in which the details of the order are to be included in the pool safety inspectors register for the person; and\n- (b) the details of the order, if any, that the tribunal decides are not to be included in the register.","sortOrder":632},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8-pt.8","sectionType":"part","heading":"Requirements for pool safety inspectors","content":"# Requirements for pool safety inspectors","sortOrder":633},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246DG","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirements for pool safety inspectors","content":"### sec.246DG Requirements for pool safety inspectors\n\nThe chief executive may approve requirements for pool safety inspectors who are not building certifiers.\nWithout limiting subsection (1) , the requirements may comprise successful completion of a course of training or a test or both.\nThe chief executive may amend or replace an approval under this section.\nThe chief executive must publish a notice of an approval, or the amendment or replacement of an approval, on the department’s website.\nThe notice must state the day the approval, or the amendment or replacement of the approval, takes effect.\nThe day stated in the notice must not be earlier than the day the notice is published.\nDuring the relevant period following the amendment or replacement of an approval, both of the following are taken to be approved requirements for pool safety inspectors who are not building certifiers—\nthe approved requirements as in effect immediately before the amendment or replacement takes effect;\nthe approved requirements as amended or replaced.\nFor subsection (7) , the relevant period is—\nthe period stated in the notice of the amendment or replacement of the approval; or\nif no period is stated in the notice of the amendment or replacement of the approval—6 months after the day the notice is published.\ns 246DG ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\nsub 2012 No. 11 s 13\namd 2014 No. 56 s 68 sch 1\nsub 2024 No. 14 s 12\n(sec.246DG-ssec.1) The chief executive may approve requirements for pool safety inspectors who are not building certifiers.\n(sec.246DG-ssec.2) Without limiting subsection (1) , the requirements may comprise successful completion of a course of training or a test or both.\n(sec.246DG-ssec.3) The chief executive may amend or replace an approval under this section.\n(sec.246DG-ssec.4) The chief executive must publish a notice of an approval, or the amendment or replacement of an approval, on the department’s website.\n(sec.246DG-ssec.5) The notice must state the day the approval, or the amendment or replacement of the approval, takes effect.\n(sec.246DG-ssec.6) The day stated in the notice must not be earlier than the day the notice is published.\n(sec.246DG-ssec.7) During the relevant period following the amendment or replacement of an approval, both of the following are taken to be approved requirements for pool safety inspectors who are not building certifiers— the approved requirements as in effect immediately before the amendment or replacement takes effect; the approved requirements as amended or replaced.\n(sec.246DG-ssec.8) For subsection (7) , the relevant period is— the period stated in the notice of the amendment or replacement of the approval; or if no period is stated in the notice of the amendment or replacement of the approval—6 months after the day the notice is published.\n- (a) the approved requirements as in effect immediately before the amendment or replacement takes effect;\n- (b) the approved requirements as amended or replaced.\n- (a) the period stated in the notice of the amendment or replacement of the approval; or\n- (b) if no period is stated in the notice of the amendment or replacement of the approval—6 months after the day the notice is published.","sortOrder":634},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246DH","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246DH\n\ns 246DH ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\nom 2012 No. 11 s 13","sortOrder":635},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246DI","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246DI\n\ns 246DI ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2010 No. 35 s 24\nom 2012 No. 11 s 13","sortOrder":636},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246DJ","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246DJ\n\ns 246DJ ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\nom 2012 No. 11 s 13","sortOrder":637},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246DK","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246DK\n\ns 246DK ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\nom 2012 No. 11 s 13","sortOrder":638},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246DL","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246DL\n\ns 246DL ins 2010 No. 21 s&#160;10\nom 2012 No. 11 s 13","sortOrder":639},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246DM","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246DM\n\ns 246DM ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\nom 2012 No. 11 s 13","sortOrder":640},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246DN","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246DN\n\ns 246DN ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\nom 2012 No. 11 s 13","sortOrder":641},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246DO","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246DO\n\ns 246DO ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\nom 2012 No. 11 s 13","sortOrder":642},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246DP","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246DP\n\ns 246DP ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\nom 2012 No. 11 s 13","sortOrder":643},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246DQ","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246DQ\n\ns 246DQ ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\nom 2012 No. 11 s 13","sortOrder":644},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246DR","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246DR\n\ns 246DR ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\nom 2012 No. 11 s 13","sortOrder":645},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246DS","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246DS\n\ns 246DS ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\nom 2012 No. 11 s 13","sortOrder":646},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246DT","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246DT\n\ns 246DT ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\nom 2012 No. 11 s 13","sortOrder":647},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246DU","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246DU\n\ns 246DU ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\nom 2012 No. 11 s 13","sortOrder":648},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246DV","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246DV\n\ns 246DV ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\nom 2012 No. 11 s 13","sortOrder":649},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246DW","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246DW\n\ns 246DW ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\nom 2012 No. 11 s 13","sortOrder":650},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246DX","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246DX\n\ns 246DX ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\nom 2012 No. 11 s 13","sortOrder":651},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246DY","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246DY\n\ns 246DY ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\nom 2012 No. 11 s 13","sortOrder":652},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246DZ","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246DZ\n\ns 246DZ ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\nom 2012 No. 11 s 13","sortOrder":653},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8-pt.9","sectionType":"part","heading":"Role of QBCC—pool safety","content":"# Role of QBCC—pool safety","sortOrder":654},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8-pt.9-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"QBCC’s functions","content":"## QBCC’s functions","sortOrder":655},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246E","sectionType":"section","heading":"Pool safety functions performed by QBC board","content":"### sec.246E Pool safety functions performed by QBC board\n\nThe functions of the QBC board for pool safety include—\nreporting to the Minister on—\nany issue relating to pool safety referred to it by the Minister; or\nany issue relating to pool safety the board considers the Minister should know about; and\nperforming other functions relating to pool safety given to the board under this Act.\ns 246E prev s 246E ins 2009 No. 51 s 29\nom 2012 No. 8 s 6\npres s 246E ins 2014 No. 56 s 34\n- (a) reporting to the Minister on—\n- (i) any issue relating to pool safety referred to it by the Minister; or (ii) any issue relating to pool safety the board considers the Minister should know about; and\n- (i) any issue relating to pool safety referred to it by the Minister; or\n- (ii) any issue relating to pool safety the board considers the Minister should know about; and\n- (i) any issue relating to pool safety referred to it by the Minister; or\n- (ii) any issue relating to pool safety the board considers the Minister should know about; and\n- (b) performing other functions relating to pool safety given to the board under this Act.","sortOrder":656},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246EA","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246EA\n\ns 246EA ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\nom 2012 No. 11 s 13","sortOrder":657},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246EB","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246EB\n\ns 246EB ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\nom 2012 No. 11 s 13","sortOrder":658},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246EC","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246EC\n\ns 246EC ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\nom 2012 No. 11 s 13","sortOrder":659},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246ED","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246ED\n\ns 246ED ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\nom 2012 No. 11 s 13","sortOrder":660},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246EE","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246EE\n\ns 246EE ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\nom 2012 No. 11 s 13","sortOrder":661},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246EF","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246EF\n\ns 246EF ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\nom 2014 No. 56 s 34","sortOrder":662},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246EG","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246EG\n\ns 246EG ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\nom 2014 No. 56 s 34","sortOrder":663},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246EH","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246EH\n\ns 246EH ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2012 No. 11 s 14 ; 2013 No. 5 s 94 sch\nom 2014 No. 56 s 34","sortOrder":664},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246EI","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246EI\n\ns 246EI ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\nom 2014 No. 56 s 34","sortOrder":665},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246EJ","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246EJ\n\ns 246EJ ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2012 No. 11 s 15\nom 2014 No. 56 s 34","sortOrder":666},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246EK","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246EK\n\ns 246EK ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2011 No. 27 s 238\nom 2014 No. 56 s 34","sortOrder":667},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246EL","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246EL\n\ns 246EL ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2011 No. 27 s 239\nom 2014 No. 56 s 34","sortOrder":668},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246EM","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246EM\n\ns 246EM ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\nom 2014 No. 56 s 34","sortOrder":669},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246EN","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246EN\n\ns 246EN ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\nom 2014 No. 56 s 34","sortOrder":670},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246EO","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246EO\n\ns 246EO ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\nom 2014 No. 56 s 34","sortOrder":671},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246EP","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246EP\n\ns 246EP ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2012 No. 3 s 132 sch\nom 2014 No. 56 s 34","sortOrder":672},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246EQ","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246EQ\n\ns 246EQ ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\nom 2014 No. 56 s 34","sortOrder":673},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246ER","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246ER\n\ns 246ER ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2013 No. 5 s 94 sch\nom 2014 No. 56 s 34","sortOrder":674},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246ES","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246ES\n\ns 246ES ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\nom 2014 No. 56 s 34","sortOrder":675},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246ET","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246ET\n\ns 246ET ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\nom 2014 No. 56 s 34","sortOrder":676},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246EU","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246EU\n\ns 246EU ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\nom 2014 No. 56 s 34","sortOrder":677},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246EV","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246EV\n\ns 246EV ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\nom 2014 No. 56 s 34","sortOrder":678},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246EW","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246EW\n\ns 246EW ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\nom 2014 No. 56 s 34","sortOrder":679},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246EX","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246EX\n\ns 246EX ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\namd 2011 No. 27 s 240\nom 2014 No. 56 s 34","sortOrder":680},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246EY","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246EY\n\ns 246EY ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\nom 2014 No. 56 s 34","sortOrder":681},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246EZ","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246EZ\n\ns 246EZ ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\nom 2014 No. 56 s 34","sortOrder":682},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246F","sectionType":"section","heading":"Pool safety functions performed by QBCC commissioner","content":"### sec.246F Pool safety functions performed by QBCC commissioner\n\nThe functions of the QBCC commissioner for pool safety include the following—\nunder part 6 , licensing individuals as pool safety inspectors;\nunder part 7 , carrying out audits of pool safety inspectors, including their performance of pool safety inspection functions;\nunder part 7 , investigating written complaints made to the commissioner about pool safety inspectors or former pool safety inspectors and deciding whether grounds for disciplinary action against the inspector are established;\ntaking disciplinary action against pool safety inspectors or former pool safety inspectors if grounds for disciplinary action against the inspectors are established;\ngiving the QBC board, at least annually, a list of pool safety inspectors and a summary of disciplinary action taken against pool safety inspectors;\nunder part 6 , division 5 , keeping a register of pool safety inspectors;\nmaking available for purchase by pool safety inspectors identification numbers for pool safety certificates;\nadministering the fund;\nperforming any other functions relating to pool safety given to the commissioner under this Act.\nFor powers of the QBCC commissioner, see the QBCC Act , section 20J (3) .\ns 246F prev s 246F ins 2009 No. 51 s 29\nom 2012 No. 8 s 6\npres s 246F ins 2014 No. 56 s 34\namd 2024 No. 14 s 13\n- (a) under part 6 , licensing individuals as pool safety inspectors;\n- (b) under part 7 , carrying out audits of pool safety inspectors, including their performance of pool safety inspection functions;\n- (c) under part 7 , investigating written complaints made to the commissioner about pool safety inspectors or former pool safety inspectors and deciding whether grounds for disciplinary action against the inspector are established;\n- (d) taking disciplinary action against pool safety inspectors or former pool safety inspectors if grounds for disciplinary action against the inspectors are established;\n- (e) giving the QBC board, at least annually, a list of pool safety inspectors and a summary of disciplinary action taken against pool safety inspectors;\n- (f) under part 6 , division 5 , keeping a register of pool safety inspectors;\n- (g) making available for purchase by pool safety inspectors identification numbers for pool safety certificates;\n- (h) administering the fund;\n- (i) performing any other functions relating to pool safety given to the commissioner under this Act.","sortOrder":683},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246FA","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246FA\n\ns 246FA ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\nom 2014 No. 56 s 34","sortOrder":684},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246FB","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246FB\n\ns 246FB ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\nom 2014 No. 56 s 34","sortOrder":685},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246FC","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246FC\n\ns 246FC ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\nom 2014 No. 56 s 34","sortOrder":686},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246FD","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246FD\n\nss 246FD ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\nom 2014 No. 56 s 34","sortOrder":687},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246FE","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246FE\n\ns 246FE ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\nom 2014 No. 56 s 34","sortOrder":688},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246FF","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246FF\n\ns 246FF ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\nom 2014 No. 56 s 34","sortOrder":689},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246FG","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246FG\n\ns 246FG ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\nom 2014 No. 56 s 34","sortOrder":690},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246FH","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246FH\n\ns 246FH ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\nom 2014 No. 56 s 34","sortOrder":691},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246FI","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246FI\n\ns 246FI ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\nom 2014 No. 56 s 34","sortOrder":692},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246FJ","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246FJ\n\ns 246FJ ins 2010 No. 21 s 10\nom 2014 No. 56 s 34","sortOrder":693},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246FK","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246FK\n\ns 246FK ins 2010 No. 35 s 26\nom 2014 No. 56 s 34","sortOrder":694},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8-pt.9-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Pool Safety Fund","content":"## Pool Safety Fund","sortOrder":695},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246G","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fund established","content":"### sec.246G Fund established\n\nThe Pool Safety Fund (the fund) is established.\ns 246G prev s 246G ins 2009 No. 51 s 29\nom 2012 No. 8 s 6\npres s 246G ins 2014 No. 56 s 34","sortOrder":696},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246H","sectionType":"section","heading":"Purpose of fund","content":"### sec.246H Purpose of fund\n\nThe purpose of the fund is to provide funding to achieve the purposes of this chapter.\ns 246H prev s 246H ins 2009 No. 51 s 29\nom 2012 No. 8 s 6\npres s 246H ins 2014 No. 56 s 34","sortOrder":697},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246I","sectionType":"section","heading":"Payment of amounts into fund","content":"### sec.246I Payment of amounts into fund\n\nThe following amounts must be paid into the fund—\nfees paid to the QBCC commissioner under this chapter;\namounts payable under section 246CY , 246DC or 246DD ;\npenalties paid to the commissioner under section 256 (6) or (7) ;\nother amounts paid to the commissioner under this chapter.\ns 246I prev s 246I ins 2009 No. 51 s 29\nom 2012 No. 8 s 6\npres s 246I ins 2014 No. 56 s 34\n- (a) fees paid to the QBCC commissioner under this chapter;\n- (b) amounts payable under section 246CY , 246DC or 246DD ;\n- (c) penalties paid to the commissioner under section 256 (6) or (7) ;\n- (d) other amounts paid to the commissioner under this chapter.","sortOrder":698},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246J","sectionType":"section","heading":"Payments from fund","content":"### sec.246J Payments from fund\n\nThe QBCC commissioner may make payments from the fund only for—\npaying expenses incurred by the commissioner under this chapter; or\nmaking other payments required or permitted by this chapter to be paid out of the fund.\ns 246J prev s 246J ins 2009 No. 51 s 29\nom 2012 No. 8 s 6\npres s 246J ins 2014 No. 56 s 34\n- (a) paying expenses incurred by the commissioner under this chapter; or\n- (b) making other payments required or permitted by this chapter to be paid out of the fund.","sortOrder":699},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8-pt.9-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":null,"content":"","sortOrder":700},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8-pt.9-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":null,"content":"","sortOrder":701},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8-pt.9-div.5","sectionType":"division","heading":null,"content":"","sortOrder":702},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8-pt.9-div.6","sectionType":"division","heading":null,"content":"","sortOrder":703},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8A-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":null,"content":"","sortOrder":704},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8A-pt.1-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":null,"content":"","sortOrder":705},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8A-pt.1-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":null,"content":"","sortOrder":706},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8A-pt.1-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":null,"content":"","sortOrder":707},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8A-pt.1-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":null,"content":"","sortOrder":708},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246K","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.246K\n\ns 246K ins 2009 No. 51 s 29\nom 2012 No. 8 s 6","sortOrder":709},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8A-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Provisions to support sustainable housing","content":"# Provisions to support sustainable housing","sortOrder":710},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8A-pt.2-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Preliminary","content":"## Preliminary","sortOrder":711},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246L","sectionType":"section","heading":"Purpose of pt 2","content":"### sec.246L Purpose of pt 2\n\nThe purpose of this part is to regulate the effect of particular instruments on stated activities or measures likely to support sustainable housing.\ns 246L ins 2009 No. 51 s 29","sortOrder":712},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246M","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for pt 2","content":"### sec.246M Definitions for pt 2\n\nIn this part—\nbathroom includes an ensuite.\nenergy efficient , in relation to a window in a prescribed building, means the window reduces heat conduction and solar radiation passing through the window.\ntinted glass windows, double-glazed windows and triple-glazed windows\nprescribed building means—\na class 1a or 2 building; or\nan enclosed class 10a building attached to a class 1a or 2 building.\nrelevant instrument means any of the following—\na sublease or sub-sublease of a lease held under the Land Act 1994 ;\na building management statement under the Land Act 1994 or Land Title Act 1994 ;\na community management statement for a community titles scheme under the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 , including by-laws in the statement and the provisions of any architectural and landscape code adopted under the statement;\na by-law in force for a building units plan or group titles plan under the Building Units and Group Titles Act 1980 ;\na management statement under the South Bank Corporation Act 1989 , including by-laws in the statement;\na development approval under the South Bank Corporation Act 1989 ;\na development control by-law in force for an approved scheme under the Integrated Resort Development Act 1987 ;\na management statement under the Mixed Use Development Act 1993 ;\ndevelopment control by-laws, activities by-laws and property by-laws in effect, and made by a community body corporate or precinct body corporate, under the Mixed Use Development Act 1993 ;\na development control by-law or residential zone activities by-law in force, and made by the principal body corporate, under the Sanctuary Cove Resort Act 1985 ;\na contract or other agreement, entered into in relation to a prescribed building, a provision of which includes a prohibition, requirement or restriction mentioned in division 2 that operates to the benefit of, or is enforceable by, a person other than the owner or occupier of the building.\nsolar hot water system includes any part of a water heating system designed to heat water using light or heat from the sun.\ntreat , in relation to a window in a prescribed building, means apply a colour tint or other substance to the window to reduce solar radiation passing through the window.\ns 246M ins 2009 No. 51 s 29\n- (a) a class 1a or 2 building; or\n- (b) an enclosed class 10a building attached to a class 1a or 2 building.\n- (a) a sublease or sub-sublease of a lease held under the Land Act 1994 ;\n- (b) a building management statement under the Land Act 1994 or Land Title Act 1994 ;\n- (c) a community management statement for a community titles scheme under the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 , including by-laws in the statement and the provisions of any architectural and landscape code adopted under the statement;\n- (d) a by-law in force for a building units plan or group titles plan under the Building Units and Group Titles Act 1980 ;\n- (e) a management statement under the South Bank Corporation Act 1989 , including by-laws in the statement;\n- (f) a development approval under the South Bank Corporation Act 1989 ;\n- (g) a development control by-law in force for an approved scheme under the Integrated Resort Development Act 1987 ;\n- (h) a management statement under the Mixed Use Development Act 1993 ;\n- (i) development control by-laws, activities by-laws and property by-laws in effect, and made by a community body corporate or precinct body corporate, under the Mixed Use Development Act 1993 ;\n- (j) a development control by-law or residential zone activities by-law in force, and made by the principal body corporate, under the Sanctuary Cove Resort Act 1985 ;\n- (k) a contract or other agreement, entered into in relation to a prescribed building, a provision of which includes a prohibition, requirement or restriction mentioned in division 2 that operates to the benefit of, or is enforceable by, a person other than the owner or occupier of the building.","sortOrder":713},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246N","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of pt 2","content":"### sec.246N Application of pt 2\n\nThis part applies to a relevant instrument—\neven if it were made or entered into before 1 January 2010; and\ndespite any provision of an Act mentioned in section 246M , definition relevant instrument .\nTo remove any doubt, it is declared that this part applies to a relevant instrument even if it is registered or recorded under the Land Act 1994 or Land Title Act 1994 .\nHowever, despite subsection (1) (a) , this part does not apply in relation to a prescribed matter that, on 1 January 2010, is included in—\na relevant instrument that is a contract or other agreement mentioned in section 246M , definition relevant instrument , paragraph (k) and entered into before 1 January 2010; or\nanother relevant instrument made or entered into before 1 January 2010 that is in force or effect for a lot within the meaning of the Land Title Act 1994 .\nIn this section—\nprescribed matter means a prohibition, requirement or restriction mentioned in section 246O (1) (a) to (c) , 246P (1) or 246R (1) .\ns 246N ins 2009 No. 51 s 29\namd 2010 No. 21 s 3 sch\n(sec.246N-ssec.1) This part applies to a relevant instrument— even if it were made or entered into before 1 January 2010; and despite any provision of an Act mentioned in section 246M , definition relevant instrument .\n(sec.246N-ssec.2) To remove any doubt, it is declared that this part applies to a relevant instrument even if it is registered or recorded under the Land Act 1994 or Land Title Act 1994 .\n(sec.246N-ssec.3) However, despite subsection (1) (a) , this part does not apply in relation to a prescribed matter that, on 1 January 2010, is included in— a relevant instrument that is a contract or other agreement mentioned in section 246M , definition relevant instrument , paragraph (k) and entered into before 1 January 2010; or another relevant instrument made or entered into before 1 January 2010 that is in force or effect for a lot within the meaning of the Land Title Act 1994 .\n(sec.246N-ssec.4) In this section— prescribed matter means a prohibition, requirement or restriction mentioned in section 246O (1) (a) to (c) , 246P (1) or 246R (1) .\n- (a) even if it were made or entered into before 1 January 2010; and\n- (b) despite any provision of an Act mentioned in section 246M , definition relevant instrument .\n- (a) a relevant instrument that is a contract or other agreement mentioned in section 246M , definition relevant instrument , paragraph (k) and entered into before 1 January 2010; or\n- (b) another relevant instrument made or entered into before 1 January 2010 that is in force or effect for a lot within the meaning of the Land Title Act 1994 .","sortOrder":714},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8A-pt.2-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Limiting effect of prohibitions etc. for particular sustainable housing measures","content":"## Limiting effect of prohibitions etc. for particular sustainable housing measures","sortOrder":715},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246O","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prohibitions or requirements that have limited or no force or effect","content":"### sec.246O Prohibitions or requirements that have limited or no force or effect\n\nThis section applies to a relevant instrument that, but for this section, would have the effect of—\nprohibiting the use of a colour for the roof of a class 1a building or an enclosed class 10a building attached to a class 1a building, if using the colour would achieve a solar absorptance value for the upper surface of the roof of not more than 0.55; or\nprohibiting—\nthe use in a prescribed building of a window that is energy efficient; or\nthe treatment of a window in a prescribed building to ensure the window is energy efficient; or\nrequiring—\na minimum floor area for a class 1a building, but not a minimum frontage unless the requiring of a minimum frontage has the effect of construction of a less energy efficient building; or\na minimum number of bathrooms or bedrooms for a class 1a building; or\na class 1a building or an enclosed class 10a building attached to a class 1a building to be orientated on a parcel of land in a particular way, if orientating the building in the particular way would have the effect of construction of a less energy efficient building; or\nprohibiting the installation of a solar hot water system or photovoltaic cells on the roof or other external surface of a prescribed building.\nFor a prohibition or requirement mentioned in subsection (1) (a) to (c) , the relevant instrument has no force or effect to the extent of the prohibition or requirement.\nFor a prohibition mentioned in subsection (1) (d) , the relevant instrument has force or effect only to the extent—\nthe prohibition applies to the roof or other external surface that is common property of the prescribed building; and\nthe prohibition—\nis necessary to preserve the building’s structural integrity; or\nif there is insufficient space on the roof or other external surface for a solar hot water system or photovoltaic cells to be installed by the owner of each lot in the building—prohibits an owner of a lot in the building from installing a solar hot water system or photovoltaic cells on the roof or other external surface; or\nif the prohibition relates to a solar hot water system—is necessary to prevent noise from piping associated with the system causing unreasonable interference with a person’s use or enjoyment of the building.\ns 246O ins 2009 No. 51 s 29\namd 2010 No. 21 s 11 ; 2022 No. 11 s 17\n(sec.246O-ssec.1) This section applies to a relevant instrument that, but for this section, would have the effect of— prohibiting the use of a colour for the roof of a class 1a building or an enclosed class 10a building attached to a class 1a building, if using the colour would achieve a solar absorptance value for the upper surface of the roof of not more than 0.55; or prohibiting— the use in a prescribed building of a window that is energy efficient; or the treatment of a window in a prescribed building to ensure the window is energy efficient; or requiring— a minimum floor area for a class 1a building, but not a minimum frontage unless the requiring of a minimum frontage has the effect of construction of a less energy efficient building; or a minimum number of bathrooms or bedrooms for a class 1a building; or a class 1a building or an enclosed class 10a building attached to a class 1a building to be orientated on a parcel of land in a particular way, if orientating the building in the particular way would have the effect of construction of a less energy efficient building; or prohibiting the installation of a solar hot water system or photovoltaic cells on the roof or other external surface of a prescribed building.\n(sec.246O-ssec.2) For a prohibition or requirement mentioned in subsection (1) (a) to (c) , the relevant instrument has no force or effect to the extent of the prohibition or requirement.\n(sec.246O-ssec.3) For a prohibition mentioned in subsection (1) (d) , the relevant instrument has force or effect only to the extent— the prohibition applies to the roof or other external surface that is common property of the prescribed building; and the prohibition— is necessary to preserve the building’s structural integrity; or if there is insufficient space on the roof or other external surface for a solar hot water system or photovoltaic cells to be installed by the owner of each lot in the building—prohibits an owner of a lot in the building from installing a solar hot water system or photovoltaic cells on the roof or other external surface; or if the prohibition relates to a solar hot water system—is necessary to prevent noise from piping associated with the system causing unreasonable interference with a person’s use or enjoyment of the building.\n- (a) prohibiting the use of a colour for the roof of a class 1a building or an enclosed class 10a building attached to a class 1a building, if using the colour would achieve a solar absorptance value for the upper surface of the roof of not more than 0.55; or\n- (b) prohibiting— (i) the use in a prescribed building of a window that is energy efficient; or (ii) the treatment of a window in a prescribed building to ensure the window is energy efficient; or\n- (i) the use in a prescribed building of a window that is energy efficient; or\n- (ii) the treatment of a window in a prescribed building to ensure the window is energy efficient; or\n- (c) requiring— (i) a minimum floor area for a class 1a building, but not a minimum frontage unless the requiring of a minimum frontage has the effect of construction of a less energy efficient building; or (ii) a minimum number of bathrooms or bedrooms for a class 1a building; or (iii) a class 1a building or an enclosed class 10a building attached to a class 1a building to be orientated on a parcel of land in a particular way, if orientating the building in the particular way would have the effect of construction of a less energy efficient building; or\n- (i) a minimum floor area for a class 1a building, but not a minimum frontage unless the requiring of a minimum frontage has the effect of construction of a less energy efficient building; or\n- (ii) a minimum number of bathrooms or bedrooms for a class 1a building; or\n- (iii) a class 1a building or an enclosed class 10a building attached to a class 1a building to be orientated on a parcel of land in a particular way, if orientating the building in the particular way would have the effect of construction of a less energy efficient building; or\n- (d) prohibiting the installation of a solar hot water system or photovoltaic cells on the roof or other external surface of a prescribed building.\n- (i) the use in a prescribed building of a window that is energy efficient; or\n- (ii) the treatment of a window in a prescribed building to ensure the window is energy efficient; or\n- (i) a minimum floor area for a class 1a building, but not a minimum frontage unless the requiring of a minimum frontage has the effect of construction of a less energy efficient building; or\n- (ii) a minimum number of bathrooms or bedrooms for a class 1a building; or\n- (iii) a class 1a building or an enclosed class 10a building attached to a class 1a building to be orientated on a parcel of land in a particular way, if orientating the building in the particular way would have the effect of construction of a less energy efficient building; or\n- (a) the prohibition applies to the roof or other external surface that is common property of the prescribed building; and\n- (b) the prohibition— (i) is necessary to preserve the building’s structural integrity; or (ii) if there is insufficient space on the roof or other external surface for a solar hot water system or photovoltaic cells to be installed by the owner of each lot in the building—prohibits an owner of a lot in the building from installing a solar hot water system or photovoltaic cells on the roof or other external surface; or (iii) if the prohibition relates to a solar hot water system—is necessary to prevent noise from piping associated with the system causing unreasonable interference with a person’s use or enjoyment of the building.\n- (i) is necessary to preserve the building’s structural integrity; or\n- (ii) if there is insufficient space on the roof or other external surface for a solar hot water system or photovoltaic cells to be installed by the owner of each lot in the building—prohibits an owner of a lot in the building from installing a solar hot water system or photovoltaic cells on the roof or other external surface; or\n- (iii) if the prohibition relates to a solar hot water system—is necessary to prevent noise from piping associated with the system causing unreasonable interference with a person’s use or enjoyment of the building.\n- (i) is necessary to preserve the building’s structural integrity; or\n- (ii) if there is insufficient space on the roof or other external surface for a solar hot water system or photovoltaic cells to be installed by the owner of each lot in the building—prohibits an owner of a lot in the building from installing a solar hot water system or photovoltaic cells on the roof or other external surface; or\n- (iii) if the prohibition relates to a solar hot water system—is necessary to prevent noise from piping associated with the system causing unreasonable interference with a person’s use or enjoyment of the building.","sortOrder":716},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246P","sectionType":"section","heading":"Restrictions that have no force or effect—roof colours and windows","content":"### sec.246P Restrictions that have no force or effect—roof colours and windows\n\nThis section applies to a relevant instrument that, but for this section, would have the effect of—\nrestricting the use of a colour for the roof of a class 1a building or an enclosed class 10a building attached to a class 1a building, if using the colour would achieve a solar absorptance value for the upper surface of the roof of not more than 0.55; or\nrestricting—\nthe use in a prescribed building of a window that is energy efficient; or\nthe treatment of a window in a prescribed building to ensure the window is energy efficient.\nFor a restriction mentioned in subsection (1) , the relevant instrument has no force or effect to the extent the restriction prevents a person—\nusing a colour for the roof of the building to achieve a solar absorptance value for the upper surface of the roof of not more than 0.55, if use of the colour—\nminimises potential adverse effects on the external appearance of the building; and\ndoes not unreasonably prevent or interfere with a person’s use and enjoyment of the building or another building; or\nusing in a prescribed building a window that is energy efficient or treating a window in a prescribed building to ensure the window is energy efficient, if the type of window to be used or the treatment—\nminimises potential adverse effects on the external appearance of the building; and\ndoes not unreasonably prevent or interfere with a person’s use and enjoyment of the building or another building.\ns 246P ins 2009 No. 51 s 29\n(sec.246P-ssec.1) This section applies to a relevant instrument that, but for this section, would have the effect of— restricting the use of a colour for the roof of a class 1a building or an enclosed class 10a building attached to a class 1a building, if using the colour would achieve a solar absorptance value for the upper surface of the roof of not more than 0.55; or restricting— the use in a prescribed building of a window that is energy efficient; or the treatment of a window in a prescribed building to ensure the window is energy efficient.\n(sec.246P-ssec.2) For a restriction mentioned in subsection (1) , the relevant instrument has no force or effect to the extent the restriction prevents a person— using a colour for the roof of the building to achieve a solar absorptance value for the upper surface of the roof of not more than 0.55, if use of the colour— minimises potential adverse effects on the external appearance of the building; and does not unreasonably prevent or interfere with a person’s use and enjoyment of the building or another building; or using in a prescribed building a window that is energy efficient or treating a window in a prescribed building to ensure the window is energy efficient, if the type of window to be used or the treatment— minimises potential adverse effects on the external appearance of the building; and does not unreasonably prevent or interfere with a person’s use and enjoyment of the building or another building.\n- (a) restricting the use of a colour for the roof of a class 1a building or an enclosed class 10a building attached to a class 1a building, if using the colour would achieve a solar absorptance value for the upper surface of the roof of not more than 0.55; or\n- (b) restricting— (i) the use in a prescribed building of a window that is energy efficient; or (ii) the treatment of a window in a prescribed building to ensure the window is energy efficient.\n- (i) the use in a prescribed building of a window that is energy efficient; or\n- (ii) the treatment of a window in a prescribed building to ensure the window is energy efficient.\n- (i) the use in a prescribed building of a window that is energy efficient; or\n- (ii) the treatment of a window in a prescribed building to ensure the window is energy efficient.\n- (a) using a colour for the roof of the building to achieve a solar absorptance value for the upper surface of the roof of not more than 0.55, if use of the colour— (i) minimises potential adverse effects on the external appearance of the building; and (ii) does not unreasonably prevent or interfere with a person’s use and enjoyment of the building or another building; or\n- (i) minimises potential adverse effects on the external appearance of the building; and\n- (ii) does not unreasonably prevent or interfere with a person’s use and enjoyment of the building or another building; or\n- (b) using in a prescribed building a window that is energy efficient or treating a window in a prescribed building to ensure the window is energy efficient, if the type of window to be used or the treatment— (i) minimises potential adverse effects on the external appearance of the building; and (ii) does not unreasonably prevent or interfere with a person’s use and enjoyment of the building or another building.\n- (i) minimises potential adverse effects on the external appearance of the building; and\n- (ii) does not unreasonably prevent or interfere with a person’s use and enjoyment of the building or another building.\n- (i) minimises potential adverse effects on the external appearance of the building; and\n- (ii) does not unreasonably prevent or interfere with a person’s use and enjoyment of the building or another building; or\n- (i) minimises potential adverse effects on the external appearance of the building; and\n- (ii) does not unreasonably prevent or interfere with a person’s use and enjoyment of the building or another building.","sortOrder":717},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246Q","sectionType":"section","heading":"Restrictions that have limited or no force or effect—other restrictions","content":"### sec.246Q Restrictions that have limited or no force or effect—other restrictions\n\nThis section applies to a relevant instrument that, but for this section, would have the effect of restricting the location on the roof or other external surface of a prescribed building where a solar hot water system or photovoltaic cells may be installed.\nThe relevant instrument has force or effect only to the extent—\nthe restriction mentioned in subsection (1) applies to the roof or other external surface that is common property of the prescribed building; and\nthe restriction mentioned in subsection (1) —\nis necessary to preserve the building’s structural integrity; or\nif there is insufficient space on the roof or other external surface for a solar hot water system or photovoltaic cells to be installed by the owner of each lot in the building—prohibits an owner of a lot in the building from installing a solar hot water system or photovoltaic cells on the roof or other external surface; or\nif the restriction relates to a solar hot water system—is necessary to prevent noise from piping associated with the system causing unreasonable interference with a person’s use or enjoyment of the building.\ns 246Q ins 2009 No. 51 s 29\namd 2010 No. 21 s 12 ; 2022 No. 11 s 18\n(sec.246Q-ssec.1) This section applies to a relevant instrument that, but for this section, would have the effect of restricting the location on the roof or other external surface of a prescribed building where a solar hot water system or photovoltaic cells may be installed.\n(sec.246Q-ssec.2) The relevant instrument has force or effect only to the extent— the restriction mentioned in subsection (1) applies to the roof or other external surface that is common property of the prescribed building; and the restriction mentioned in subsection (1) — is necessary to preserve the building’s structural integrity; or if there is insufficient space on the roof or other external surface for a solar hot water system or photovoltaic cells to be installed by the owner of each lot in the building—prohibits an owner of a lot in the building from installing a solar hot water system or photovoltaic cells on the roof or other external surface; or if the restriction relates to a solar hot water system—is necessary to prevent noise from piping associated with the system causing unreasonable interference with a person’s use or enjoyment of the building.\n- (a) the restriction mentioned in subsection (1) applies to the roof or other external surface that is common property of the prescribed building; and\n- (b) the restriction mentioned in subsection (1) — (i) is necessary to preserve the building’s structural integrity; or (ii) if there is insufficient space on the roof or other external surface for a solar hot water system or photovoltaic cells to be installed by the owner of each lot in the building—prohibits an owner of a lot in the building from installing a solar hot water system or photovoltaic cells on the roof or other external surface; or (iii) if the restriction relates to a solar hot water system—is necessary to prevent noise from piping associated with the system causing unreasonable interference with a person’s use or enjoyment of the building.\n- (i) is necessary to preserve the building’s structural integrity; or\n- (ii) if there is insufficient space on the roof or other external surface for a solar hot water system or photovoltaic cells to be installed by the owner of each lot in the building—prohibits an owner of a lot in the building from installing a solar hot water system or photovoltaic cells on the roof or other external surface; or\n- (iii) if the restriction relates to a solar hot water system—is necessary to prevent noise from piping associated with the system causing unreasonable interference with a person’s use or enjoyment of the building.\n- (i) is necessary to preserve the building’s structural integrity; or\n- (ii) if there is insufficient space on the roof or other external surface for a solar hot water system or photovoltaic cells to be installed by the owner of each lot in the building—prohibits an owner of a lot in the building from installing a solar hot water system or photovoltaic cells on the roof or other external surface; or\n- (iii) if the restriction relates to a solar hot water system—is necessary to prevent noise from piping associated with the system causing unreasonable interference with a person’s use or enjoyment of the building.","sortOrder":718},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246R","sectionType":"section","heading":"When consent for particular activities can not be withheld—roof colours and windows","content":"### sec.246R When consent for particular activities can not be withheld—roof colours and windows\n\nThis section applies if, under a relevant instrument, the consent of an entity is required to—\nuse a colour for the roof of a class 1a building or an enclosed class 10a building attached to a class 1a building; or\nuse in a prescribed building a window that is energy efficient or treat a window in a prescribed building to ensure the window is energy efficient.\nThe entity can not withhold consent for an activity mentioned in subsection (1) (a) if use of the colour—\nachieves a solar absorptance value for the upper surface of the roof of not more than 0.55; and\nminimises potential adverse effects on the external appearance of the building; and\ndoes not unreasonably prevent or interfere with a person’s use and enjoyment of the building or another building.\nThe entity can not withhold consent for an activity mentioned in subsection (1) (b) if the type of window to be used or the treatment—\nminimises potential adverse effects on the external appearance of the building; and\ndoes not unreasonably prevent or interfere with a person’s use and enjoyment of the building or another building.\nA requirement under this section to not withhold consent—\nis taken to be a requirement under the relevant instrument; and\napplies to the relevant instrument despite any other provision of the instrument.\ns 246R ins 2009 No. 51 s 29\namd 2022 No. 11 s 19\n(sec.246R-ssec.1) This section applies if, under a relevant instrument, the consent of an entity is required to— use a colour for the roof of a class 1a building or an enclosed class 10a building attached to a class 1a building; or use in a prescribed building a window that is energy efficient or treat a window in a prescribed building to ensure the window is energy efficient.\n(sec.246R-ssec.2) The entity can not withhold consent for an activity mentioned in subsection (1) (a) if use of the colour— achieves a solar absorptance value for the upper surface of the roof of not more than 0.55; and minimises potential adverse effects on the external appearance of the building; and does not unreasonably prevent or interfere with a person’s use and enjoyment of the building or another building.\n(sec.246R-ssec.3) The entity can not withhold consent for an activity mentioned in subsection (1) (b) if the type of window to be used or the treatment— minimises potential adverse effects on the external appearance of the building; and does not unreasonably prevent or interfere with a person’s use and enjoyment of the building or another building.\n(sec.246R-ssec.4) A requirement under this section to not withhold consent— is taken to be a requirement under the relevant instrument; and applies to the relevant instrument despite any other provision of the instrument.\n- (a) use a colour for the roof of a class 1a building or an enclosed class 10a building attached to a class 1a building; or\n- (b) use in a prescribed building a window that is energy efficient or treat a window in a prescribed building to ensure the window is energy efficient.\n- (a) achieves a solar absorptance value for the upper surface of the roof of not more than 0.55; and\n- (b) minimises potential adverse effects on the external appearance of the building; and\n- (c) does not unreasonably prevent or interfere with a person’s use and enjoyment of the building or another building.\n- (a) minimises potential adverse effects on the external appearance of the building; and\n- (b) does not unreasonably prevent or interfere with a person’s use and enjoyment of the building or another building.\n- (a) is taken to be a requirement under the relevant instrument; and\n- (b) applies to the relevant instrument despite any other provision of the instrument.","sortOrder":719},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246S","sectionType":"section","heading":"When consent for particular activities can not be withheld—other matters","content":"### sec.246S When consent for particular activities can not be withheld—other matters\n\nThis section applies if, under a relevant instrument, the consent of an entity is required to install a solar hot water system or photovoltaic cells on the roof or other external surface of a prescribed building.\nThe entity can not withhold the consent for an activity mentioned in subsection (1) unless the consent is withheld—\nin relation to the roof or other external surface that is common property of the prescribed building; and\nonly—\nto the extent necessary to preserve the building’s structural integrity; or\nif there is insufficient space on the roof or other external surface for a solar hot water system or photovoltaic cells to be installed by the owner of each lot in the building—to prohibit an owner of a lot in the building from installing a solar hot water system or photovoltaic cells on the roof or other external surface; or\nif the consent relates to a solar hot water system—to the extent necessary to prevent noise from piping associated with the system causing unreasonable interference with a person’s use or enjoyment of the building.\nA requirement under this section to not withhold consent—\nis taken to be a requirement under the relevant instrument; and\napplies to the relevant instrument despite any other provision of the instrument.\ns 246S ins 2009 No. 51 s 29\namd 2010 No. 21 s 13 ; 2022 No. 11 s 20\n(sec.246S-ssec.1) This section applies if, under a relevant instrument, the consent of an entity is required to install a solar hot water system or photovoltaic cells on the roof or other external surface of a prescribed building.\n(sec.246S-ssec.2) The entity can not withhold the consent for an activity mentioned in subsection (1) unless the consent is withheld— in relation to the roof or other external surface that is common property of the prescribed building; and only— to the extent necessary to preserve the building’s structural integrity; or if there is insufficient space on the roof or other external surface for a solar hot water system or photovoltaic cells to be installed by the owner of each lot in the building—to prohibit an owner of a lot in the building from installing a solar hot water system or photovoltaic cells on the roof or other external surface; or if the consent relates to a solar hot water system—to the extent necessary to prevent noise from piping associated with the system causing unreasonable interference with a person’s use or enjoyment of the building.\n(sec.246S-ssec.3) A requirement under this section to not withhold consent— is taken to be a requirement under the relevant instrument; and applies to the relevant instrument despite any other provision of the instrument.\n- (a) in relation to the roof or other external surface that is common property of the prescribed building; and\n- (b) only— (i) to the extent necessary to preserve the building’s structural integrity; or (ii) if there is insufficient space on the roof or other external surface for a solar hot water system or photovoltaic cells to be installed by the owner of each lot in the building—to prohibit an owner of a lot in the building from installing a solar hot water system or photovoltaic cells on the roof or other external surface; or (iii) if the consent relates to a solar hot water system—to the extent necessary to prevent noise from piping associated with the system causing unreasonable interference with a person’s use or enjoyment of the building.\n- (i) to the extent necessary to preserve the building’s structural integrity; or\n- (ii) if there is insufficient space on the roof or other external surface for a solar hot water system or photovoltaic cells to be installed by the owner of each lot in the building—to prohibit an owner of a lot in the building from installing a solar hot water system or photovoltaic cells on the roof or other external surface; or\n- (iii) if the consent relates to a solar hot water system—to the extent necessary to prevent noise from piping associated with the system causing unreasonable interference with a person’s use or enjoyment of the building.\n- (i) to the extent necessary to preserve the building’s structural integrity; or\n- (ii) if there is insufficient space on the roof or other external surface for a solar hot water system or photovoltaic cells to be installed by the owner of each lot in the building—to prohibit an owner of a lot in the building from installing a solar hot water system or photovoltaic cells on the roof or other external surface; or\n- (iii) if the consent relates to a solar hot water system—to the extent necessary to prevent noise from piping associated with the system causing unreasonable interference with a person’s use or enjoyment of the building.\n- (a) is taken to be a requirement under the relevant instrument; and\n- (b) applies to the relevant instrument despite any other provision of the instrument.","sortOrder":720},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8A-pt.2-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Miscellaneous provisions","content":"## Miscellaneous provisions","sortOrder":721},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246T","sectionType":"section","heading":"Particular limitation on operation of pt 2","content":"### sec.246T Particular limitation on operation of pt 2\n\nThis section applies if, under this part and in relation to the installation of a solar hot water system or photovoltaic cells on the roof or other external surface of a prescribed building—\na provision of a relevant instrument has no force or effect; or\nan entity can not withhold consent for the installation.\nThe operation of this part does not give rise to any entitlement to install a solar hot water system or photovoltaic cells on the roof or other external surface of the building in a way that unreasonably prevents or interferes with a person’s use and enjoyment of any part of the building.\ns 246T ins 2009 No. 51 s 29\n(sec.246T-ssec.1) This section applies if, under this part and in relation to the installation of a solar hot water system or photovoltaic cells on the roof or other external surface of a prescribed building— a provision of a relevant instrument has no force or effect; or an entity can not withhold consent for the installation.\n(sec.246T-ssec.2) The operation of this part does not give rise to any entitlement to install a solar hot water system or photovoltaic cells on the roof or other external surface of the building in a way that unreasonably prevents or interferes with a person’s use and enjoyment of any part of the building.\n- (a) a provision of a relevant instrument has no force or effect; or\n- (b) an entity can not withhold consent for the installation.","sortOrder":722},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246U","sectionType":"section","heading":"No compensation payable","content":"### sec.246U No compensation payable\n\nTo remove any doubt, it is declared that no compensation is payable by the State or another person for any loss or expense arising out of the operation of this part or its effect on a relevant instrument.\ns 246U ins 2009 No. 51 s 29","sortOrder":723},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8B-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Preliminary","sortOrder":724},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246V","sectionType":"section","heading":"Purpose of ch 8B","content":"### sec.246V Purpose of ch 8B\n\nThe purpose of this chapter is to provide for the designation of land as a transport noise corridor for building assessment provisions expressed to apply specifically for the reduction of noise in class 1, 2, 3 or 4 buildings.\ns 246V ins 2009 No. 51 s 29","sortOrder":725},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246W","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for ch 8B","content":"### sec.246W Definitions for ch 8B\n\nIn this chapter—\nrailway land means rail corridor land, commercial corridor land or future railway land under the Transport Infrastructure Act, schedule 6 .\nroad means—\nfor a road under the control of a local government—any part of the surface of the road on which motor vehicles ordinarily travel; or\na local government franchised road within the meaning of the Transport Infrastructure Act.\nState-controlled road means—\na road or land, or part of a road or land, declared under the Transport Infrastructure Act, section 24 to be a State-controlled road; or\na franchised road within the meaning of the Transport Infrastructure Act.\ntransport chief executive means the chief executive of the department in which the Transport Infrastructure Act is administered.\nTransport Infrastructure Act means the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994 .\ntransport noise corridor means land designated under this chapter as a transport noise corridor.\ns 246W ins 2009 No. 51 s 29\namd 2011 No. 12 s 7\n- (a) for a road under the control of a local government—any part of the surface of the road on which motor vehicles ordinarily travel; or\n- (b) a local government franchised road within the meaning of the Transport Infrastructure Act.\n- (a) a road or land, or part of a road or land, declared under the Transport Infrastructure Act, section 24 to be a State-controlled road; or\n- (b) a franchised road within the meaning of the Transport Infrastructure Act.","sortOrder":726},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8B-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Designation by local governments","content":"# Designation by local governments","sortOrder":727},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246X","sectionType":"section","heading":"Designation of transport noise corridor—local governments","content":"### sec.246X Designation of transport noise corridor—local governments\n\nA local government may, by gazette notice, designate land as a transport noise corridor.\nA local government may designate land under subsection (1) only if—\nthe land is within—\n100m of a road under its control; or\na distance of more than 100m but not more than 200m of a road under its control, if the noise level caused by traffic on the road at the distance has been measured, in a way approved by the chief executive, to be at least 58db(A); and\nthe road has an AADT of at least 3,000 vehicles.\nAt least 20 business days before acting under subsection (1) , the local government must give the chief executive written notice about the proposed designation.\nThe notice must—\nidentify the land that is proposed to be designated; and\ninclude information reasonably required by the chief executive about the likely levels of noise within the proposed transport noise corridor caused by traffic on the road for which the designation is proposed; and\nstate the proposed gazettal day for the designation.\nThe information mentioned in subsection (4) (b) must be given in the form required by the chief executive.\nIf the local government designates land under this section, the land must be—\nidentified specifically in the gazette notice; or\nidentified generally in the gazette notice, and identified specifically in documents described in the gazette notice and available for inspection at an office of the local government mentioned in the gazette notice.\nIn this section—\nAADT , for a road, means its annual average daily traffic rate worked out by using the following formula—\nwhere—\nAADT is the annual average daily traffic rate.\nV is the total volume of vehicular traffic for the road in a year, worked out under a relevant guideline for measuring traffic volume published by Austroads.\ns 246X ins 2009 No. 51 s 29\n(sec.246X-ssec.1) A local government may, by gazette notice, designate land as a transport noise corridor.\n(sec.246X-ssec.2) A local government may designate land under subsection (1) only if— the land is within— 100m of a road under its control; or a distance of more than 100m but not more than 200m of a road under its control, if the noise level caused by traffic on the road at the distance has been measured, in a way approved by the chief executive, to be at least 58db(A); and the road has an AADT of at least 3,000 vehicles.\n(sec.246X-ssec.3) At least 20 business days before acting under subsection (1) , the local government must give the chief executive written notice about the proposed designation.\n(sec.246X-ssec.4) The notice must— identify the land that is proposed to be designated; and include information reasonably required by the chief executive about the likely levels of noise within the proposed transport noise corridor caused by traffic on the road for which the designation is proposed; and state the proposed gazettal day for the designation.\n(sec.246X-ssec.5) The information mentioned in subsection (4) (b) must be given in the form required by the chief executive.\n(sec.246X-ssec.6) If the local government designates land under this section, the land must be— identified specifically in the gazette notice; or identified generally in the gazette notice, and identified specifically in documents described in the gazette notice and available for inspection at an office of the local government mentioned in the gazette notice.\n(sec.246X-ssec.7) In this section— AADT , for a road, means its annual average daily traffic rate worked out by using the following formula— where— AADT is the annual average daily traffic rate. V is the total volume of vehicular traffic for the road in a year, worked out under a relevant guideline for measuring traffic volume published by Austroads.\n- (a) the land is within— (i) 100m of a road under its control; or (ii) a distance of more than 100m but not more than 200m of a road under its control, if the noise level caused by traffic on the road at the distance has been measured, in a way approved by the chief executive, to be at least 58db(A); and\n- (i) 100m of a road under its control; or\n- (ii) a distance of more than 100m but not more than 200m of a road under its control, if the noise level caused by traffic on the road at the distance has been measured, in a way approved by the chief executive, to be at least 58db(A); and\n- (b) the road has an AADT of at least 3,000 vehicles.\n- (i) 100m of a road under its control; or\n- (ii) a distance of more than 100m but not more than 200m of a road under its control, if the noise level caused by traffic on the road at the distance has been measured, in a way approved by the chief executive, to be at least 58db(A); and\n- (a) identify the land that is proposed to be designated; and\n- (b) include information reasonably required by the chief executive about the likely levels of noise within the proposed transport noise corridor caused by traffic on the road for which the designation is proposed; and\n- (c) state the proposed gazettal day for the designation.\n- (a) identified specifically in the gazette notice; or\n- (b) identified generally in the gazette notice, and identified specifically in documents described in the gazette notice and available for inspection at an office of the local government mentioned in the gazette notice.","sortOrder":728},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246Y","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notification about designation of transport noise corridor","content":"### sec.246Y Notification about designation of transport noise corridor\n\nAs soon as practicable after designating land as a transport noise corridor, the local government must—\ngive notice of the designation to the chief executive; and\ninclude a record of the transport noise corridor in its planning scheme.\nThe record must—\nidentify the land that is within the transport noise corridor; and\ninclude details about the levels of noise within the corridor caused by traffic on the road for which it is designated; and\nstate that interested persons may obtain details about the transport noise corridor and the levels of noise from the local government.\nInformation required to be included in the record must be included in a way that readily allows an applicant for a building development approval to identify whether land the subject of the approval is within a transport noise corridor.\ns 246Y ins 2009 No. 51 s 29\n(sec.246Y-ssec.1) As soon as practicable after designating land as a transport noise corridor, the local government must— give notice of the designation to the chief executive; and include a record of the transport noise corridor in its planning scheme.\n(sec.246Y-ssec.2) The record must— identify the land that is within the transport noise corridor; and include details about the levels of noise within the corridor caused by traffic on the road for which it is designated; and state that interested persons may obtain details about the transport noise corridor and the levels of noise from the local government.\n(sec.246Y-ssec.3) Information required to be included in the record must be included in a way that readily allows an applicant for a building development approval to identify whether land the subject of the approval is within a transport noise corridor.\n- (a) give notice of the designation to the chief executive; and\n- (b) include a record of the transport noise corridor in its planning scheme.\n- (a) identify the land that is within the transport noise corridor; and\n- (b) include details about the levels of noise within the corridor caused by traffic on the road for which it is designated; and\n- (c) state that interested persons may obtain details about the transport noise corridor and the levels of noise from the local government.","sortOrder":729},{"sectionNumber":"ch.8B-pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Designation by transport chief executive","content":"# Designation by transport chief executive","sortOrder":730},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246Z","sectionType":"section","heading":"Designation of transport noise corridor—transport chief executive","content":"### sec.246Z Designation of transport noise corridor—transport chief executive\n\nThe transport chief executive may, by gazette notice, designate land as a transport noise corridor.\nThe transport chief executive may designate land under subsection (1) only if the land is within—\n100m of railway land or a State-controlled road; or\na distance of more than 100m but not more than 250m of railway land or a State-controlled road, if the noise level caused by—\nrolling stock operating on the railway land at the distance has been measured, in a way approved by the chief executive, to be at least 70db(A); or\ntraffic on the State-controlled road at the distance has been measured, in a way approved by the chief executive, to be at least 58db(A).\nIf the transport chief executive designates land under this section, the land must be—\nidentified specifically in the gazette notice; or\nidentified generally in the gazette notice, and identified specifically in documents described in the gazette notice and available for inspection at an office of the department mentioned in the gazette notice.\ns 246Z ins 2009 No. 51 s 29\namd 2011 No. 12 s 8\n(sec.246Z-ssec.1) The transport chief executive may, by gazette notice, designate land as a transport noise corridor.\n(sec.246Z-ssec.2) The transport chief executive may designate land under subsection (1) only if the land is within— 100m of railway land or a State-controlled road; or a distance of more than 100m but not more than 250m of railway land or a State-controlled road, if the noise level caused by— rolling stock operating on the railway land at the distance has been measured, in a way approved by the chief executive, to be at least 70db(A); or traffic on the State-controlled road at the distance has been measured, in a way approved by the chief executive, to be at least 58db(A).\n(sec.246Z-ssec.3) If the transport chief executive designates land under this section, the land must be— identified specifically in the gazette notice; or identified generally in the gazette notice, and identified specifically in documents described in the gazette notice and available for inspection at an office of the department mentioned in the gazette notice.\n- (a) 100m of railway land or a State-controlled road; or\n- (b) a distance of more than 100m but not more than 250m of railway land or a State-controlled road, if the noise level caused by— (i) rolling stock operating on the railway land at the distance has been measured, in a way approved by the chief executive, to be at least 70db(A); or (ii) traffic on the State-controlled road at the distance has been measured, in a way approved by the chief executive, to be at least 58db(A).\n- (i) rolling stock operating on the railway land at the distance has been measured, in a way approved by the chief executive, to be at least 70db(A); or\n- (ii) traffic on the State-controlled road at the distance has been measured, in a way approved by the chief executive, to be at least 58db(A).\n- (i) rolling stock operating on the railway land at the distance has been measured, in a way approved by the chief executive, to be at least 70db(A); or\n- (ii) traffic on the State-controlled road at the distance has been measured, in a way approved by the chief executive, to be at least 58db(A).\n- (a) identified specifically in the gazette notice; or\n- (b) identified generally in the gazette notice, and identified specifically in documents described in the gazette notice and available for inspection at an office of the department mentioned in the gazette notice.","sortOrder":731},{"sectionNumber":"sec.246ZA","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notification about designation of transport noise corridor","content":"### sec.246ZA Notification about designation of transport noise corridor\n\nAs soon as practicable after designating land as a transport noise corridor, the transport chief executive must give notice of the designation to—\nthe chief executive of the department in which this Act is administered; and\nthe local government in whose area the transport noise corridor is situated.\nThe notice must include information about the levels of noise within the corridor caused by rolling stock or traffic on the railway land or State-controlled road for which it is designated.\nAs soon as practicable after receiving the notice, the local government must include a record of the transport noise corridor in its planning scheme.\nThe record must—\nidentify the land that is within the transport noise corridor; and\ninclude details about the levels of noise within the corridor caused by rolling stock or traffic on the railway land or State-controlled road for which it is designated; and\nstate that interested persons may obtain details about the transport noise corridor and the levels of noise from the local government.\nInformation required to be included in the record must be included in a way that readily allows an applicant for a building development approval to identify whether land the subject of the approval is within a transport noise corridor.\ns 246ZA ins 2009 No. 51 s 29\n(sec.246ZA-ssec.1) As soon as practicable after designating land as a transport noise corridor, the transport chief executive must give notice of the designation to— the chief executive of the department in which this Act is administered; and the local government in whose area the transport noise corridor is situated.\n(sec.246ZA-ssec.2) The notice must include information about the levels of noise within the corridor caused by rolling stock or traffic on the railway land or State-controlled road for which it is designated.\n(sec.246ZA-ssec.3) As soon as practicable after receiving the notice, the local government must include a record of the transport noise corridor in its planning scheme.\n(sec.246ZA-ssec.4) The record must— identify the land that is within the transport noise corridor; and include details about the levels of noise within the corridor caused by rolling stock or traffic on the railway land or State-controlled road for which it is designated; and state that interested persons may obtain details about the transport noise corridor and the levels of noise from the local government.\n(sec.246ZA-ssec.5) Information required to be included in the record must be included in a way that readily allows an applicant for a building development approval to identify whether land the subject of the approval is within a transport noise corridor.\n- (a) the chief executive of the department in which this Act is administered; and\n- (b) the local government in whose area the transport noise corridor is situated.\n- (a) identify the land that is within the transport noise corridor; and\n- (b) include details about the levels of noise within the corridor caused by rolling stock or traffic on the railway land or State-controlled road for which it is designated; and\n- (c) state that interested persons may obtain details about the transport noise corridor and the levels of noise from the local government.","sortOrder":732},{"sectionNumber":"ch.11-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Transitional provision for Local Government Act 1993","content":"# Transitional provision for Local Government Act 1993","sortOrder":733},{"sectionNumber":"sec.262","sectionType":"section","heading":"Swimming pool fencing compliance—hardship","content":"### sec.262 Swimming pool fencing compliance—hardship\n\nThis section applies if—\nbefore the commencement of this section, a local authority, under section 49H(11)(b) of the Local Government Act 1936 , extended the time for an owner to comply with section 49H (4) of that Act; and\nimmediately before the commencement of this section, the extension was still in force.\nThe extension continues, in accordance with its terms, as an extension of time for the owner to comply with section 235.\nThe local government concerned may at any time, and subject to the reasonable conditions it considers appropriate, extend the time for the owner to comply with section 235 if—\nthe owner files a written application for an extension with the local government while a previously given extension is still in force; and\nthe local government is satisfied that compliance within the time provided for in the previously given extension would cause the owner financial hardship.\ns 262 ins 1993 No. 76 s 3 sch 1\nsub 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\namd 1998 No. 13 s 26 ; 2004 No. 53 s 2 sch\n(sec.262-ssec.1) This section applies if— before the commencement of this section, a local authority, under section 49H(11)(b) of the Local Government Act 1936 , extended the time for an owner to comply with section 49H (4) of that Act; and immediately before the commencement of this section, the extension was still in force.\n(sec.262-ssec.2) The extension continues, in accordance with its terms, as an extension of time for the owner to comply with section 235.\n(sec.262-ssec.3) The local government concerned may at any time, and subject to the reasonable conditions it considers appropriate, extend the time for the owner to comply with section 235 if— the owner files a written application for an extension with the local government while a previously given extension is still in force; and the local government is satisfied that compliance within the time provided for in the previously given extension would cause the owner financial hardship.\n- (a) before the commencement of this section, a local authority, under section 49H(11)(b) of the Local Government Act 1936 , extended the time for an owner to comply with section 49H (4) of that Act; and\n- (b) immediately before the commencement of this section, the extension was still in force.\n- (a) the owner files a written application for an extension with the local government while a previously given extension is still in force; and\n- (b) the local government is satisfied that compliance within the time provided for in the previously given extension would cause the owner financial hardship.","sortOrder":734},{"sectionNumber":"ch.11-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Transitional provisions for Building and Integrated Planning Amendment Act 1998","content":"# Transitional provisions for Building and Integrated Planning Amendment Act 1998","sortOrder":735},{"sectionNumber":"sec.263","sectionType":"section","heading":"References to Standard Building Law etc.","content":"### sec.263 References to Standard Building Law etc.\n\nA reference in an Act or document to the Standard Building By-laws 1991 , the Standard Building By-laws (however described), Standard Building Law or the repealed Standard Building Regulation 1993 is a reference to this Act.\ns 263 ins 1993 No. 70 s 804 sch\nsub 1998 No. 13 s 27\namd 2006 No. 36 s 60","sortOrder":736},{"sectionNumber":"sec.264","sectionType":"section","heading":"Existing referees","content":"### sec.264 Existing referees\n\nA person who, immediately before the commencement of this section, was a referee under this Act is, until the end of the term for which the person was appointed under this Act, taken to be a referee appointed under the repealed Integrated Planning Act 1997 , section 4 .2.36.\ns 264 ins 1998 No. 13 s 28\namd 2006 No. 36 s 61 ; 2009 No. 36 s 872 sch 2","sortOrder":737},{"sectionNumber":"sec.265","sectionType":"section","heading":"Existing registrar","content":"### sec.265 Existing registrar\n\nThe person who, immediately before the commencement of this section, was the registrar under this Act is taken to be the registrar appointed under the repealed Integrated Planning Act 1997 , section 4 .2.8.\ns 265 ins 1998 No. 13 s 28\namd 2006 No. 36 s 62 ; 2009 No. 36 s 872 sch 2","sortOrder":738},{"sectionNumber":"sec.266","sectionType":"section","heading":"Lawfully constructed buildings and structures protected","content":"### sec.266 Lawfully constructed buildings and structures protected\n\nIf a building or structure was lawfully constructed before the commencement of this section, it can not be altered or removed under this Act unless the building or structure is—\ndangerous; or\nin a dilapidated condition and unfit for use or occupation; or\nfilthy; or\nis infected with disease; or\nis infested with vermin.\ns 266 ins 1998 No. 13 s 28\namd 2006 No. 36 s 63\n- (a) dangerous; or\n- (b) in a dilapidated condition and unfit for use or occupation; or\n- (c) filthy; or\n- (d) is infected with disease; or\n- (e) is infested with vermin.","sortOrder":739},{"sectionNumber":"ch.11-pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Transitional provisions for Building Amendment Act 2003","content":"# Transitional provisions for Building Amendment Act 2003","sortOrder":740},{"sectionNumber":"sec.267","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for pt 3","content":"### sec.267 Definitions for pt 3\n\nIn this part—\namending Act means the Building Amendment Act 2003 .\ncommencing day means the day the amending Act, section 12, commences.\nunamended Act means this Act as in force before the commencing day.\ns 267 ins 2003 No. 53 s 12\namd 2006 No. 36 s 65","sortOrder":741},{"sectionNumber":"sec.268","sectionType":"section","heading":"Existing exemption from fencing swimming pool","content":"### sec.268 Existing exemption from fencing swimming pool\n\nThis section applies if, immediately before the commencing day—\nan application for an exemption from complying with the unamended Act, section 14(2), had been granted to a person under the unamended Act, section 15; and\nthe decision had not been revoked under the unamended Act, section 16.\nOn and from the commencing day, the unamended Act continues to apply for the exemption as if the unamended Act had not been amended by the amending Act.\nIf the exemption was subject to a condition, the exemption is taken to be subject to the same condition.\ns 268 ins 2003 No. 53 s 12\n(sec.268-ssec.1) This section applies if, immediately before the commencing day— an application for an exemption from complying with the unamended Act, section 14(2), had been granted to a person under the unamended Act, section 15; and the decision had not been revoked under the unamended Act, section 16.\n(sec.268-ssec.2) On and from the commencing day, the unamended Act continues to apply for the exemption as if the unamended Act had not been amended by the amending Act.\n(sec.268-ssec.3) If the exemption was subject to a condition, the exemption is taken to be subject to the same condition.\n- (a) an application for an exemption from complying with the unamended Act, section 14(2), had been granted to a person under the unamended Act, section 15; and\n- (b) the decision had not been revoked under the unamended Act, section 16.","sortOrder":742},{"sectionNumber":"sec.269","sectionType":"section","heading":"Undecided application for exemption from fencing swimming pool","content":"### sec.269 Undecided application for exemption from fencing swimming pool\n\nThis section applies if—\na person has, under the unamended Act, section 15, applied to the local government for exemption from complying with the unamended Act, section 14(2); and\nimmediately before the commencing day, the application had not been decided.\nThe unamended Act continues to apply to the application, and to any exemption, including any condition of the exemption, applying as a result of granting the exemption, as if the unamended Act had not been amended by the amending Act.\ns 269 ins 2003 No. 53 s 12\n(sec.269-ssec.1) This section applies if— a person has, under the unamended Act, section 15, applied to the local government for exemption from complying with the unamended Act, section 14(2); and immediately before the commencing day, the application had not been decided.\n(sec.269-ssec.2) The unamended Act continues to apply to the application, and to any exemption, including any condition of the exemption, applying as a result of granting the exemption, as if the unamended Act had not been amended by the amending Act.\n- (a) a person has, under the unamended Act, section 15, applied to the local government for exemption from complying with the unamended Act, section 14(2); and\n- (b) immediately before the commencing day, the application had not been decided.","sortOrder":743},{"sectionNumber":"sec.270","sectionType":"section","heading":"When resuscitation sign for outdoor swimming pool not required","content":"### sec.270 When resuscitation sign for outdoor swimming pool not required\n\nThis section applies to an outdoor swimming pool constructed on residential land if—\nthe lawful carrying out of the work started before the commencing day; or\napproval to carry out the work was given before the commencing day, but the work does not start before the commencing day; or\napplication to carry out the work was made before the commencing day, but the application was not decided before the commencing day.\nSection 236 does not apply to the pool.\ns 270 ins 2003 No. 53 s 12\n(sec.270-ssec.1) This section applies to an outdoor swimming pool constructed on residential land if— the lawful carrying out of the work started before the commencing day; or approval to carry out the work was given before the commencing day, but the work does not start before the commencing day; or application to carry out the work was made before the commencing day, but the application was not decided before the commencing day.\n(sec.270-ssec.2) Section 236 does not apply to the pool.\n- (a) the lawful carrying out of the work started before the commencing day; or\n- (b) approval to carry out the work was given before the commencing day, but the work does not start before the commencing day; or\n- (c) application to carry out the work was made before the commencing day, but the application was not decided before the commencing day.","sortOrder":744},{"sectionNumber":"sec.271","sectionType":"section","heading":"Revocation of decisions or previous variations","content":"### sec.271 Revocation of decisions or previous variations\n\nThe unamended Act, section 16, continues to apply to the following as if it had not been repealed by the amending Act—\na decision made under the unamended Act, section 15;\na variation given under section 30M as in force immediately before the commencement of the Building and Integrated Planning Amendment Act 1998 , part 2 .\ns 271 ins 1998 No. 13 s 28\nsub 2003 No. 53 s 12\n- (a) a decision made under the unamended Act, section 15;\n- (b) a variation given under section 30M as in force immediately before the commencement of the Building and Integrated Planning Amendment Act 1998 , part 2 .","sortOrder":745},{"sectionNumber":"ch.11-pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Transitional provisions for Plumbing and Drainage Act 2002","content":"# Transitional provisions for Plumbing and Drainage Act 2002","sortOrder":746},{"sectionNumber":"sec.272","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for pt 4","content":"### sec.272 Definitions for pt 4\n\nIn this part—\namending Act means the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2002 , part 11.\nbuilding certifier includes a former building certifier.\ncommencing day means the day the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2002 , section 191, commences.\nunamended Act means the Building Act 1975 as in force immediately before the commencing day.\ns 272 ins 2002 No. 77 s 191\namd 2006 No. 36 s 67","sortOrder":747},{"sectionNumber":"sec.273","sectionType":"section","heading":"Swimming pool fences for existing tourist resort complexes exempted","content":"### sec.273 Swimming pool fences for existing tourist resort complexes exempted\n\nThis section applies to a tourist resort complex if, immediately before the commencement of this section—\nthe land used for the tourist resort complex was, under section 4 and schedule 2 of the repealed Building Regulation 2003 , specified for section 13(3)(a) as in force immediately before the commencement; and\nthe tourist resort complex is not required to construct fencing around a swimming pool on the land.\nA local law is of no effect if it requires the construction of fencing around the swimming pool on the land, provided the land is not land prescribed under a regulation as land to which this subsection is no longer to apply.\nA pool for which a local law is of no effect under this section is subject to chapter 8.\nIn this section—\ntourist resort complex means a complex that operates as a single integrated facility providing all, or substantially all, the recreational and personal needs of guests resident at the complex and visitors at the complex.\ns 273 ins 2002 No. 77 s 191\namd 2006 No. 36 s 68 ; 2010 No. 35 s 30\n(sec.273-ssec.1) This section applies to a tourist resort complex if, immediately before the commencement of this section— the land used for the tourist resort complex was, under section 4 and schedule 2 of the repealed Building Regulation 2003 , specified for section 13(3)(a) as in force immediately before the commencement; and the tourist resort complex is not required to construct fencing around a swimming pool on the land.\n(sec.273-ssec.2) A local law is of no effect if it requires the construction of fencing around the swimming pool on the land, provided the land is not land prescribed under a regulation as land to which this subsection is no longer to apply. A pool for which a local law is of no effect under this section is subject to chapter 8.\n(sec.273-ssec.3) In this section— tourist resort complex means a complex that operates as a single integrated facility providing all, or substantially all, the recreational and personal needs of guests resident at the complex and visitors at the complex.\n- (a) the land used for the tourist resort complex was, under section 4 and schedule 2 of the repealed Building Regulation 2003 , specified for section 13(3)(a) as in force immediately before the commencement; and\n- (b) the tourist resort complex is not required to construct fencing around a swimming pool on the land.","sortOrder":748},{"sectionNumber":"sec.274","sectionType":"section","heading":"Unsatisfactory conduct and professional misconduct","content":"### sec.274 Unsatisfactory conduct and professional misconduct\n\nIf the Commercial and Consumer Tribunal is deciding whether or not proper grounds exist for taking disciplinary action against a building certifier, the tribunal may take into account conduct of the building certifier before or after the commencing day.\nIf BSA is deciding whether or not to apply to the tribunal to start a disciplinary proceeding against a building certifier, BSA may take into account conduct of the building certifier before or after the commencing day.\nIf BSA is deciding whether or not a building certifier has engaged in unsatisfactory conduct, BSA may take into account conduct of the building certifier before or after the commencing day.\ns 274 ins 2002 No. 77 s 191 (amd 2003 No. 30 s 169 sch 1 )\namd 2005 No. 14 s 2 sch\n(sec.274-ssec.1) If the Commercial and Consumer Tribunal is deciding whether or not proper grounds exist for taking disciplinary action against a building certifier, the tribunal may take into account conduct of the building certifier before or after the commencing day.\n(sec.274-ssec.2) If BSA is deciding whether or not to apply to the tribunal to start a disciplinary proceeding against a building certifier, BSA may take into account conduct of the building certifier before or after the commencing day.\n(sec.274-ssec.3) If BSA is deciding whether or not a building certifier has engaged in unsatisfactory conduct, BSA may take into account conduct of the building certifier before or after the commencing day.","sortOrder":749},{"sectionNumber":"sec.275","sectionType":"section","heading":"Appeals to chief executive against accrediting body’s decision","content":"### sec.275 Appeals to chief executive against accrediting body’s decision\n\nIf—\na person has appealed to the chief executive under the unamended Act against a decision of the accrediting body; and\nthe appeal has not been decided before the commencing day;\nthe chief executive may decide the appeal as if the unamended Act were not amended by the amending Act.\nIf—\na person could have appealed to the chief executive under the unamended Act against a decision of the accrediting body; and\nthe person has not appealed before the commencing day;\nthe person may apply to the Commercial and Consumer Tribunal for a review of the decision under section 205 as if the decision of the accrediting body were a decision of BSA.\ns 275 ins 2002 No. 77 s 191 (amd 2003 No. 30 s 169 sch 1 )\namd 2005 No. 14 s 2 sch\n(sec.275-ssec.1) If— a person has appealed to the chief executive under the unamended Act against a decision of the accrediting body; and the appeal has not been decided before the commencing day; the chief executive may decide the appeal as if the unamended Act were not amended by the amending Act.\n(sec.275-ssec.2) If— a person could have appealed to the chief executive under the unamended Act against a decision of the accrediting body; and the person has not appealed before the commencing day; the person may apply to the Commercial and Consumer Tribunal for a review of the decision under section 205 as if the decision of the accrediting body were a decision of BSA.\n- (a) a person has appealed to the chief executive under the unamended Act against a decision of the accrediting body; and\n- (b) the appeal has not been decided before the commencing day;\n- (a) a person could have appealed to the chief executive under the unamended Act against a decision of the accrediting body; and\n- (b) the person has not appealed before the commencing day;","sortOrder":750},{"sectionNumber":"sec.276","sectionType":"section","heading":"Appeal to the court against chief executive’s decision","content":"### sec.276 Appeal to the court against chief executive’s decision\n\nIf—\na person has appealed to the court under the unamended Act against a decision of the chief executive; and\nthe appeal has not been decided before the commencing day;\nthe court may decide the appeal as if the unamended Act were not amended by the amending Act.\nIf—\na person could have appealed to the court under the unamended Act against a decision of the chief executive; and\nthe person has not appealed before the commencing day;\nthe person may appeal against the decision under the unamended Act as if the unamended Act were not amended by the amending Act.\ns 276 ins 2002 No. 77 s 191\n(sec.276-ssec.1) If— a person has appealed to the court under the unamended Act against a decision of the chief executive; and the appeal has not been decided before the commencing day; the court may decide the appeal as if the unamended Act were not amended by the amending Act.\n(sec.276-ssec.2) If— a person could have appealed to the court under the unamended Act against a decision of the chief executive; and the person has not appealed before the commencing day; the person may appeal against the decision under the unamended Act as if the unamended Act were not amended by the amending Act.\n- (a) a person has appealed to the court under the unamended Act against a decision of the chief executive; and\n- (b) the appeal has not been decided before the commencing day;\n- (a) a person could have appealed to the court under the unamended Act against a decision of the chief executive; and\n- (b) the person has not appealed before the commencing day;","sortOrder":751},{"sectionNumber":"sec.277","sectionType":"section","heading":"Orders relating to building certifiers","content":"### sec.277 Orders relating to building certifiers\n\nThis section applies if the Commercial and Consumer Tribunal makes an order under section 211(5) or 212(5) for a building certifier.\nIn making the order, the tribunal may disregard any previous finding of professional misconduct against the building certifier made by an accrediting body before the commencing day.\nHowever, if the building certifier has, before the commencing day, been prosecuted under section 256 for an offence against this Act and found guilty, the tribunal may take the offence into account when making the order.\ns 277 ins 2002 No. 77 s 191 (amd 2003 No. 30 s 169 sch 1 )\namd 2005 No. 14 s 2 sch\n(sec.277-ssec.1) This section applies if the Commercial and Consumer Tribunal makes an order under section 211(5) or 212(5) for a building certifier.\n(sec.277-ssec.2) In making the order, the tribunal may disregard any previous finding of professional misconduct against the building certifier made by an accrediting body before the commencing day.\n(sec.277-ssec.3) However, if the building certifier has, before the commencing day, been prosecuted under section 256 for an offence against this Act and found guilty, the tribunal may take the offence into account when making the order.","sortOrder":752},{"sectionNumber":"ch.11-pt.5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Transitional provisions for Building and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2006","content":"# Transitional provisions for Building and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2006","sortOrder":753},{"sectionNumber":"sec.278","sectionType":"section","heading":"Undecided building development applications","content":"### sec.278 Undecided building development applications\n\nA building development application must be decided as if the Building and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2006 had not been enacted if—\nthe application is a properly made application; and\nimmediately before the commencement of this section the application had not been decided.\ns 278 ins 2006 No. 36 s 69\n- (a) the application is a properly made application; and\n- (b) immediately before the commencement of this section the application had not been decided.","sortOrder":754},{"sectionNumber":"sec.279","sectionType":"section","heading":"Exclusion of reminder notice requirement for existing building development approvals","content":"### sec.279 Exclusion of reminder notice requirement for existing building development approvals\n\nSection 95 does not apply to a building development approval in force immediately before the commencement of this section.\ns 279 ins 2006 No. 36 s 69","sortOrder":755},{"sectionNumber":"sec.280","sectionType":"section","heading":"Consequential amendments to the QDC","content":"### sec.280 Consequential amendments to the QDC\n\nSection 13(3) does not apply to an amendment to the QDC under section 13(2) if the amendment is consequential to the Building and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2006 or the repeal of the Standard Building Regulation 1993 .\namendments to the QDC to omit redundant references to the repealed regulation or replace references to provisions of the regulation with provisions of the Act that correspond, or substantially correspond, to them\ns 280 ins 2006 No. 36 s 69","sortOrder":756},{"sectionNumber":"sec.281","sectionType":"section","heading":"Consequential amendments to code of conduct","content":"### sec.281 Consequential amendments to code of conduct\n\nSection 129(3) does not apply to an amendment of the code of conduct if the amendment is consequential to the Building and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2006 or the repeal of the Standard Building Regulation 1993 .\namendments to the code to omit redundant references to the repealed regulation or replace references to provisions of the regulation with provisions of the Act that correspond, or substantially correspond, to them\ns 281 ins 2006 No. 36 s 69","sortOrder":757},{"sectionNumber":"sec.282","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.282\n\ns 282 ins 2006 No. 36 s 69\nom 2008 No. 13 s 12","sortOrder":758},{"sectionNumber":"sec.283","sectionType":"section","heading":"Existing rainwater tank provisions in planning schemes","content":"### sec.283 Existing rainwater tank provisions in planning schemes\n\nThis section applies to a rainwater tank provision in force immediately before 1 September 2006.\nThe provision is taken to be a building assessment provision and to have been a building assessment provision since 1 September 2006.\nIf the provision does not comply with the acceptable solutions for rainwater tanks under QDC, part 25, unless the provision is earlier repealed, it expires on—\nif, before 1 July 2007, a day is prescribed under a regulation—the prescribed day; or\notherwise—1 July 2007.\nThe reference in subsection (3) to QDC, part 25 is a reference to that part, as amended or replaced from time to time by any amendment or replacement of it approved under section 13 after the commencement of this section.\nThe only amendment or replacement of QDC part 25 from 1 September 2006 to 1 July 2007 was a replacement that took effect on 1 January 2007. That version was replaced by a new part MP 4.2 that took effect on 1 January 2008.\nThis section applies despite sections 30 and 32.\nIn this section—\nrainwater tank provision means a provision of a planning scheme that requires the installation of a rainwater tank for a building that is the subject of relevant building work.\nrelevant building work means the construction of a class 1 building that, under the Water Act 2000 , is in a service area for a retail water service.\ns 283 prev s 283 ins 2006 No. 36 s 69\nexp 2 September 2006 (see s 283(5))\npres s 283 ins 2006 No. 59 s 27\namd 2008 No. 13 s 13\n(sec.283-ssec.1) This section applies to a rainwater tank provision in force immediately before 1 September 2006.\n(sec.283-ssec.2) The provision is taken to be a building assessment provision and to have been a building assessment provision since 1 September 2006.\n(sec.283-ssec.3) If the provision does not comply with the acceptable solutions for rainwater tanks under QDC, part 25, unless the provision is earlier repealed, it expires on— if, before 1 July 2007, a day is prescribed under a regulation—the prescribed day; or otherwise—1 July 2007.\n(sec.283-ssec.4) The reference in subsection (3) to QDC, part 25 is a reference to that part, as amended or replaced from time to time by any amendment or replacement of it approved under section 13 after the commencement of this section. The only amendment or replacement of QDC part 25 from 1 September 2006 to 1 July 2007 was a replacement that took effect on 1 January 2007. That version was replaced by a new part MP 4.2 that took effect on 1 January 2008.\n(sec.283-ssec.5) This section applies despite sections 30 and 32.\n(sec.283-ssec.6) In this section— rainwater tank provision means a provision of a planning scheme that requires the installation of a rainwater tank for a building that is the subject of relevant building work. relevant building work means the construction of a class 1 building that, under the Water Act 2000 , is in a service area for a retail water service.\n- (a) if, before 1 July 2007, a day is prescribed under a regulation—the prescribed day; or\n- (b) otherwise—1 July 2007.","sortOrder":759},{"sectionNumber":"ch.11-pt.6","sectionType":"part","heading":"Transitional provision for Building and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2008","content":"# Transitional provision for Building and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2008","sortOrder":760},{"sectionNumber":"sec.284","sectionType":"section","heading":"Transitional provision for s 108A","content":"### sec.284 Transitional provision for s 108A\n\nIf a certificate of classification was given for a building on or after 1 July 1997 but before the commencement of section 108A, section 108A does not apply to the owner of the building until the first anniversary of the commencement.\nsection 108A (Owner’s obligations about access to certificate of classification)\ns 284 ins 2008 No. 13 s 14","sortOrder":761},{"sectionNumber":"ch.11-pt.7","sectionType":"part","heading":"Transitional provision for Sustainable Planning Act 2009","content":"# Transitional provision for Sustainable Planning Act 2009","sortOrder":762},{"sectionNumber":"sec.285","sectionType":"section","heading":"Continuing application of chs 2, 3 and 4","content":"### sec.285 Continuing application of chs 2, 3 and 4\n\nThis section applies to a development application made but not decided under the repealed Integrated Planning Act 1997 before the commencement.\nChapters 2, 3 and 4 as in force before the commencement continue to apply to the development application as if the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 had not commenced.\nIn this section—\ncommencement means the day this section commences.\ns 285 ins 2009 No. 36 s 872 sch 2\n(sec.285-ssec.1) This section applies to a development application made but not decided under the repealed Integrated Planning Act 1997 before the commencement.\n(sec.285-ssec.2) Chapters 2, 3 and 4 as in force before the commencement continue to apply to the development application as if the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 had not commenced.\n(sec.285-ssec.3) In this section— commencement means the day this section commences.","sortOrder":763},{"sectionNumber":"ch.11-pt.8","sectionType":"part","heading":"Transitional provisions for Building and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2009","content":"# Transitional provisions for Building and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2009","sortOrder":764},{"sectionNumber":"sec.286","sectionType":"section","heading":"Continuing application of s 154","content":"### sec.286 Continuing application of s 154\n\nThis section applies to a relevant person who does not have at least 1 year’s experience as a building surveying technician employed by a local government or under the supervision of a private certifier.\nSection 154 as in force immediately before 1 January 2010 continues to apply to the relevant person—\nwhile the person is licensed as a building surveying technician; and\nuntil the person has the experience mentioned in subsection (1).\nIn this section—\nrelevant person means a person—\nlicensed as a building surveying technician immediately before 1 January 2010; or\nissued with a licence or a renewed licence on a decision for an application mentioned in section 287(1).\nThis section commenced on 1 January 2010.\ns 286 ins 2009 No. 51 s 32\n(sec.286-ssec.1) This section applies to a relevant person who does not have at least 1 year’s experience as a building surveying technician employed by a local government or under the supervision of a private certifier.\n(sec.286-ssec.2) Section 154 as in force immediately before 1 January 2010 continues to apply to the relevant person— while the person is licensed as a building surveying technician; and until the person has the experience mentioned in subsection (1).\n(sec.286-ssec.3) In this section— relevant person means a person— licensed as a building surveying technician immediately before 1 January 2010; or issued with a licence or a renewed licence on a decision for an application mentioned in section 287(1). This section commenced on 1 January 2010.\n- (a) while the person is licensed as a building surveying technician; and\n- (b) until the person has the experience mentioned in subsection (1).\n- (a) licensed as a building surveying technician immediately before 1 January 2010; or\n- (b) issued with a licence or a renewed licence on a decision for an application mentioned in section 287(1).","sortOrder":765},{"sectionNumber":"sec.287","sectionType":"section","heading":"Continuing application of s 155","content":"### sec.287 Continuing application of s 155\n\nThis section applies to a following application made but not decided before 1 January 2010—\nan application under section 155 for a licence at the level of building surveying technician;\nan application under section 167 for renewal of a licence at the level of building surveying technician.\nFor considering and deciding the application, section 155 as in force immediately before 1 January 2010 continues to apply.\ns 287 ins 2009 No. 51 s 32\n(sec.287-ssec.1) This section applies to a following application made but not decided before 1 January 2010— an application under section 155 for a licence at the level of building surveying technician; an application under section 167 for renewal of a licence at the level of building surveying technician.\n(sec.287-ssec.2) For considering and deciding the application, section 155 as in force immediately before 1 January 2010 continues to apply.\n- (a) an application under section 155 for a licence at the level of building surveying technician;\n- (b) an application under section 167 for renewal of a licence at the level of building surveying technician.","sortOrder":766},{"sectionNumber":"ch.11-pt.9","sectionType":"part","heading":"Transitional provisions for Building and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2010","content":"# Transitional provisions for Building and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2010","sortOrder":767},{"sectionNumber":"sec.288","sectionType":"section","heading":"Term of pool safety certificate in force before the commencement","content":"### sec.288 Term of pool safety certificate in force before the commencement\n\nDespite section 246AL, a pool safety certificate for a regulated pool that is in force before the commencement day expires at the end of the relevant period unless it is sooner cancelled under section 246AF.\nIn this section—\ncommencement day means the day this section commences.\nrelevant period means—\nfor a pool that is a shared pool—1 year after the commencement day; or\notherwise—2 years after the commencement day.\ns 288 ins 2010 No. 21 s 18\n(sec.288-ssec.1) Despite section 246AL, a pool safety certificate for a regulated pool that is in force before the commencement day expires at the end of the relevant period unless it is sooner cancelled under section 246AF.\n(sec.288-ssec.2) In this section— commencement day means the day this section commences. relevant period means— for a pool that is a shared pool—1 year after the commencement day; or otherwise—2 years after the commencement day.\n- (a) for a pool that is a shared pool—1 year after the commencement day; or\n- (b) otherwise—2 years after the commencement day.","sortOrder":768},{"sectionNumber":"sec.289","sectionType":"section","heading":"Building certifiers taken to be licensed as pool safety inspectors for 1 year","content":"### sec.289 Building certifiers taken to be licensed as pool safety inspectors for 1 year\n\nA building certifier is taken to be licensed as a pool safety inspector for a period of 1 year from the commencement of this section unless—\nthe licence as a pool safety inspector is sooner cancelled, suspended or surrendered under chapter 8, part 6 or 7; or\nthe building certifier’s licence is sooner cancelled, suspended or surrendered, or the building certifier’s licence sooner expires, under chapter 6.\ns 289 ins 2010 No. 21 s 18\n- (a) the licence as a pool safety inspector is sooner cancelled, suspended or surrendered under chapter 8, part 6 or 7; or\n- (b) the building certifier’s licence is sooner cancelled, suspended or surrendered, or the building certifier’s licence sooner expires, under chapter 6.","sortOrder":769},{"sectionNumber":"ch.11-pt.10","sectionType":"part","heading":"Transitional provisions for Building and Other Legislation Amendment Act (No. 2) 2010","content":"# Transitional provisions for Building and Other Legislation Amendment Act (No. 2) 2010","sortOrder":770},{"sectionNumber":"sec.290","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for pt 10","content":"### sec.290 Definitions for pt 10\n\nIn this part—\namending Act means the Building and Other Legislation Amendment Act (No. 2) 2010 .\nfencing standards , for a swimming pool, see previous section 233.\nprevious , for a provision of this Act, means the provision as in force immediately before the 2010 Act commencement day.\nunamended Act means this Act as in force before the 2010 Act commencement day.\ns 290 ins 2010 No. 35 s 31","sortOrder":771},{"sectionNumber":"sec.291","sectionType":"section","heading":"When s 232 applies to particular regulated pools","content":"### sec.291 When s 232 applies to particular regulated pools\n\nSubsection (2) applies to a regulated pool that—\nis a shared pool; and\nwas constructed before the 2010 Act commencement day; and\nis situated on land or in a building at which only short-term accommodation is provided.\nmotel, hotel and backpacker’s hostel\nIf the pool safety standard application day for the pool happens more than 90 days before the day that is 6 months after the 2010 Act commencement day (the postponed day ), section 232(1) applies to the owner of the regulated pool on and from the postponed day, unless a pool safety certificate is in effect for the pool before that day.\nSubsection (4) applies to a regulated pool that—\nis a shared pool, other than a shared pool mentioned in subsection (1); and\nwas constructed before the 2010 Act commencement day.\nIf the pool safety standard application day for the pool happens more than 90 days before the day that is 2 years after the 2010 Act commencement day (also the postponed day ), section 232(1) applies to the owner of the regulated pool on and from the postponed day, unless a pool safety certificate is in effect for the pool before that day.\nThis section applies despite section 232.\ns 291 ins 2010 No. 35 s 31\namd 2012 No. 3 s 17\n(sec.291-ssec.1) Subsection (2) applies to a regulated pool that— is a shared pool; and was constructed before the 2010 Act commencement day; and is situated on land or in a building at which only short-term accommodation is provided. motel, hotel and backpacker’s hostel\n(sec.291-ssec.2) If the pool safety standard application day for the pool happens more than 90 days before the day that is 6 months after the 2010 Act commencement day (the postponed day ), section 232(1) applies to the owner of the regulated pool on and from the postponed day, unless a pool safety certificate is in effect for the pool before that day.\n(sec.291-ssec.3) Subsection (4) applies to a regulated pool that— is a shared pool, other than a shared pool mentioned in subsection (1); and was constructed before the 2010 Act commencement day.\n(sec.291-ssec.4) If the pool safety standard application day for the pool happens more than 90 days before the day that is 2 years after the 2010 Act commencement day (also the postponed day ), section 232(1) applies to the owner of the regulated pool on and from the postponed day, unless a pool safety certificate is in effect for the pool before that day.\n(sec.291-ssec.5) This section applies despite section 232.\n- (a) is a shared pool; and\n- (b) was constructed before the 2010 Act commencement day; and\n- (c) is situated on land or in a building at which only short-term accommodation is provided. Examples for paragraph (c)— motel, hotel and backpacker’s hostel\n- (a) is a shared pool, other than a shared pool mentioned in subsection (1); and\n- (b) was constructed before the 2010 Act commencement day.","sortOrder":772},{"sectionNumber":"sec.292","sectionType":"section","heading":"Term of pool safety certificate for particular regulated pools","content":"### sec.292 Term of pool safety certificate for particular regulated pools\n\nThis section applies—\nto a shared pool to which section 291 applies; and\ndespite section 246AL.\nIf a pool safety certificate is given for the pool before the day that is 3 months after the 2010 Act commencement day, the certificate expires at the end of 2 years after the day it is given, unless it is sooner cancelled under section 246AF.\nThis section applies to a pool safety certificate whether it was given before or after the 2010 Act commencement day.\ns 292 ins 2010 No. 35 s 31\n(sec.292-ssec.1) This section applies— to a shared pool to which section 291 applies; and despite section 246AL.\n(sec.292-ssec.2) If a pool safety certificate is given for the pool before the day that is 3 months after the 2010 Act commencement day, the certificate expires at the end of 2 years after the day it is given, unless it is sooner cancelled under section 246AF.\n(sec.292-ssec.3) This section applies to a pool safety certificate whether it was given before or after the 2010 Act commencement day.\n- (a) to a shared pool to which section 291 applies; and\n- (b) despite section 246AL.","sortOrder":773},{"sectionNumber":"sec.293","sectionType":"section","heading":"Continuing application of particular provisions—requirements about fencing pool","content":"### sec.293 Continuing application of particular provisions—requirements about fencing pool\n\nThis section applies to a regulated pool that is an outdoor swimming pool constructed on residential land before the 2010 Act commencement day.\nPrevious sections 235 and 237 continue to apply to the pool until—\nfor a pool to which section 291 applies—the later of the following—\nthe day that is 6 months after the 2010 Act commencement day;\nthe pool safety standard application day for the pool; or\nfor another pool—the pool safety standard application day for the pool.\nFor subsection (2), previous sections 232 to 234 continue to apply as if the unamended Act had not been amended by the amending Act.\ns 293 ins 2010 No. 35 s 31\n(sec.293-ssec.1) This section applies to a regulated pool that is an outdoor swimming pool constructed on residential land before the 2010 Act commencement day.\n(sec.293-ssec.2) Previous sections 235 and 237 continue to apply to the pool until— for a pool to which section 291 applies—the later of the following— the day that is 6 months after the 2010 Act commencement day; the pool safety standard application day for the pool; or for another pool—the pool safety standard application day for the pool.\n(sec.293-ssec.3) For subsection (2), previous sections 232 to 234 continue to apply as if the unamended Act had not been amended by the amending Act.\n- (a) for a pool to which section 291 applies—the later of the following— (i) the day that is 6 months after the 2010 Act commencement day; (ii) the pool safety standard application day for the pool; or\n- (i) the day that is 6 months after the 2010 Act commencement day;\n- (ii) the pool safety standard application day for the pool; or\n- (b) for another pool—the pool safety standard application day for the pool.\n- (i) the day that is 6 months after the 2010 Act commencement day;\n- (ii) the pool safety standard application day for the pool; or","sortOrder":774},{"sectionNumber":"sec.294","sectionType":"section","heading":"Continuing application of particular provisions—resuscitation sign","content":"### sec.294 Continuing application of particular provisions—resuscitation sign\n\nThis section applies to a regulated pool that is an outdoor swimming pool constructed on residential land before the 2010 Act commencement day if—\nunder section 293, previous section 235 applies to the pool; and\nprevious section 236 applied to the pool owner of the pool immediately before the 2010 Act commencement day.\nPrevious section 236 continues to apply to the pool owner of the pool while previous section 235 applies to it.\nFor subsection (2)—\nprevious section 236(2) continues to apply to the pool owner as if a reference in the previous subsection to a regulation were a reference to a regulation in force immediately before the 2010 Act commencement day; and\nprevious sections 232 and 234 continue to apply as if the unamended Act had not been amended by the amending Act.\ns 294 ins 2010 No. 35 s 31\n(sec.294-ssec.1) This section applies to a regulated pool that is an outdoor swimming pool constructed on residential land before the 2010 Act commencement day if— under section 293, previous section 235 applies to the pool; and previous section 236 applied to the pool owner of the pool immediately before the 2010 Act commencement day.\n(sec.294-ssec.2) Previous section 236 continues to apply to the pool owner of the pool while previous section 235 applies to it.\n(sec.294-ssec.3) For subsection (2)— previous section 236(2) continues to apply to the pool owner as if a reference in the previous subsection to a regulation were a reference to a regulation in force immediately before the 2010 Act commencement day; and previous sections 232 and 234 continue to apply as if the unamended Act had not been amended by the amending Act.\n- (a) under section 293, previous section 235 applies to the pool; and\n- (b) previous section 236 applied to the pool owner of the pool immediately before the 2010 Act commencement day.\n- (a) previous section 236(2) continues to apply to the pool owner as if a reference in the previous subsection to a regulation were a reference to a regulation in force immediately before the 2010 Act commencement day; and\n- (b) previous sections 232 and 234 continue to apply as if the unamended Act had not been amended by the amending Act.","sortOrder":775},{"sectionNumber":"sec.295","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of s 233","content":"### sec.295 Application of s 233\n\nThis section applies to a regulated pool being constructed on the 2010 Act commencement day.\nSection 233(2) applies to the relevant person for the regulated pool as if the reference in the subsection to before construction of the pool starts were a reference to on the 2010 Act commencement day.\nIn this section—\nrelevant person , for a regulated pool, see section 233(4).\ns 295 ins 2010 No. 35 s 31\n(sec.295-ssec.1) This section applies to a regulated pool being constructed on the 2010 Act commencement day.\n(sec.295-ssec.2) Section 233(2) applies to the relevant person for the regulated pool as if the reference in the subsection to before construction of the pool starts were a reference to on the 2010 Act commencement day.\n(sec.295-ssec.3) In this section— relevant person , for a regulated pool, see section 233(4).","sortOrder":776},{"sectionNumber":"sec.296","sectionType":"section","heading":"Continuing application of previous s 237","content":"### sec.296 Continuing application of previous s 237\n\nThis section applies to a regulated pool that is an outdoor swimming pool constructed on residential land before the 2010 Act commencement day if, under section 293, previous section 235 applies to the pool.\nPrevious section 237 continues to apply to the pool owner of the pool while previous section 235 applies to it.\nFor subsection (2), previous sections 232 and 234 continue to apply as if the unamended Act had not been amended by the amending Act.\ns 296 ins 2010 No. 35 s 31\n(sec.296-ssec.1) This section applies to a regulated pool that is an outdoor swimming pool constructed on residential land before the 2010 Act commencement day if, under section 293, previous section 235 applies to the pool.\n(sec.296-ssec.2) Previous section 237 continues to apply to the pool owner of the pool while previous section 235 applies to it.\n(sec.296-ssec.3) For subsection (2), previous sections 232 and 234 continue to apply as if the unamended Act had not been amended by the amending Act.","sortOrder":777},{"sectionNumber":"sec.297","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application for exemption under previous s 240","content":"### sec.297 Application for exemption under previous s 240\n\nThis section applies to an application under previous section 240 for an exemption from compliance with the fencing standards made to a local government but not decided before the 2010 Act commencement day.\nThe local government may, under previous section 240—\ncontinue to decide the application; and\ngrant or refuse to grant the exemption.\nPrevious section 241(1) continues to apply for a decision mentioned in subsection (2) as if the unamended Act had not been amended by the amending Act.\ns 297 ins 2010 No. 35 s 31\n(sec.297-ssec.1) This section applies to an application under previous section 240 for an exemption from compliance with the fencing standards made to a local government but not decided before the 2010 Act commencement day.\n(sec.297-ssec.2) The local government may, under previous section 240— continue to decide the application; and grant or refuse to grant the exemption.\n(sec.297-ssec.3) Previous section 241(1) continues to apply for a decision mentioned in subsection (2) as if the unamended Act had not been amended by the amending Act.\n- (a) continue to decide the application; and\n- (b) grant or refuse to grant the exemption.","sortOrder":778},{"sectionNumber":"sec.298","sectionType":"section","heading":"Continuing effect of particular exemptions","content":"### sec.298 Continuing effect of particular exemptions\n\nThis section applies to an exemption, for a regulated pool, from compliance with the fencing standards granted by a local government under previous section 240, if the exemption is in effect on the 2010 Act commencement day.\nThe exemption is taken to be an exemption granted under chapter 8, part 2, division 3.\nIf the exemption was subject to a condition immediately before the 2010 Act commencement day, the exemption continues to be subject to the condition.\ns 298 ins 2010 No. 35 s 31\n(sec.298-ssec.1) This section applies to an exemption, for a regulated pool, from compliance with the fencing standards granted by a local government under previous section 240, if the exemption is in effect on the 2010 Act commencement day.\n(sec.298-ssec.2) The exemption is taken to be an exemption granted under chapter 8, part 2, division 3.\n(sec.298-ssec.3) If the exemption was subject to a condition immediately before the 2010 Act commencement day, the exemption continues to be subject to the condition.","sortOrder":779},{"sectionNumber":"sec.299","sectionType":"section","heading":"Keeping copy of exemption","content":"### sec.299 Keeping copy of exemption\n\nThis section applies to an exemption granted by a local government under previous section 240.\nSection 244 applies to the local government in relation to the exemption as if the exemption were granted under chapter 8, part 2, division 3.\ns 299 ins 2010 No. 35 s 31\n(sec.299-ssec.1) This section applies to an exemption granted by a local government under previous section 240.\n(sec.299-ssec.2) Section 244 applies to the local government in relation to the exemption as if the exemption were granted under chapter 8, part 2, division 3.","sortOrder":780},{"sectionNumber":"sec.300","sectionType":"section","heading":"When s 246ATK applies to particular regulated pools","content":"### sec.300 When s 246ATK applies to particular regulated pools\n\nSubsection (2) applies to a regulated pool that—\nis a shared pool; and\nwas constructed before the 2010 Act commencement day; and\nis situated on land or in a building at which only short-term accommodation is provided.\nmotel, hotel and backpacker’s hostel\nIf the owner of the regulated pool is given a relevant notice more than 90 days before the day that is 6 months after the 2010 Act commencement day (the postponed day ), section 246ATK applies to the owner of the pool—\nas if the reference in section 246ATK(2) to within 90 days after the day of settlement under the contract of sale for the premises were a reference to by the postponed day; and\nas if the reference in section 246ATK(4) to within 90 days after the day the accommodation agreement is entered into were a reference to by the postponed day.\nSubsection (4) applies to a regulated pool that—\nis a shared pool, other than a shared pool mentioned in subsection (1); and\nwas constructed before the 2010 Act commencement day.\nIf the owner of the regulated pool is given a relevant notice more than 90 days before the day that is 2 years after the 2010 Act commencement day (also the postponed day ), section 246ATK applies to the owner of the regulated pool—\nas if the reference in section 246ATK(2) to within 90 days after the day of settlement under the contract of sale for the premises were a reference to by the postponed day; and\nas if the reference in section 246ATK(4) to within 90 days after the day the accommodation agreement is entered into were a reference to by the postponed day.\nThis section applies despite section 246ATK.\nIn this section—\nrelevant notice means a notice under section 246ATF(c) or 246ATI.\ns 300 ins 2010 No. 35 s 31\n(sec.300-ssec.1) Subsection (2) applies to a regulated pool that— is a shared pool; and was constructed before the 2010 Act commencement day; and is situated on land or in a building at which only short-term accommodation is provided. motel, hotel and backpacker’s hostel\n(sec.300-ssec.2) If the owner of the regulated pool is given a relevant notice more than 90 days before the day that is 6 months after the 2010 Act commencement day (the postponed day ), section 246ATK applies to the owner of the pool— as if the reference in section 246ATK(2) to within 90 days after the day of settlement under the contract of sale for the premises were a reference to by the postponed day; and as if the reference in section 246ATK(4) to within 90 days after the day the accommodation agreement is entered into were a reference to by the postponed day.\n(sec.300-ssec.3) Subsection (4) applies to a regulated pool that— is a shared pool, other than a shared pool mentioned in subsection (1); and was constructed before the 2010 Act commencement day.\n(sec.300-ssec.4) If the owner of the regulated pool is given a relevant notice more than 90 days before the day that is 2 years after the 2010 Act commencement day (also the postponed day ), section 246ATK applies to the owner of the regulated pool— as if the reference in section 246ATK(2) to within 90 days after the day of settlement under the contract of sale for the premises were a reference to by the postponed day; and as if the reference in section 246ATK(4) to within 90 days after the day the accommodation agreement is entered into were a reference to by the postponed day.\n(sec.300-ssec.5) This section applies despite section 246ATK.\n(sec.300-ssec.6) In this section— relevant notice means a notice under section 246ATF(c) or 246ATI.\n- (a) is a shared pool; and\n- (b) was constructed before the 2010 Act commencement day; and\n- (c) is situated on land or in a building at which only short-term accommodation is provided. Examples for paragraph (c)— motel, hotel and backpacker’s hostel\n- (a) as if the reference in section 246ATK(2) to within 90 days after the day of settlement under the contract of sale for the premises were a reference to by the postponed day; and\n- (b) as if the reference in section 246ATK(4) to within 90 days after the day the accommodation agreement is entered into were a reference to by the postponed day.\n- (a) is a shared pool, other than a shared pool mentioned in subsection (1); and\n- (b) was constructed before the 2010 Act commencement day.\n- (a) as if the reference in section 246ATK(2) to within 90 days after the day of settlement under the contract of sale for the premises were a reference to by the postponed day; and\n- (b) as if the reference in section 246ATK(4) to within 90 days after the day the accommodation agreement is entered into were a reference to by the postponed day.","sortOrder":781},{"sectionNumber":"ch.11-pt.11","sectionType":"part","heading":"Transitional and validation provisions for Queensland Reconstruction Authority Act 2011","content":"# Transitional and validation provisions for Queensland Reconstruction Authority Act 2011","sortOrder":782},{"sectionNumber":"sec.301","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definition for pt 11","content":"### sec.301 Definition for pt 11\n\nIn this part—\nexemption period means the period—\nstarting on 8 January 2011; and\nending on 8 July 2011.\nrelevant building surveying technician means a person who—\nwas a building surveying technician immediately before 1 January 2010; or\nwas issued with a licence or a renewed licence on a decision for an application mentioned in section 287(1).\nrelevant certifying function means a building certifying function for a building or structure having a rise of no more than 2 storeys and a total floor area no more than 500m 2 .\ns 301 ins 2011 No. 1 s 146\n- (a) starting on 8 January 2011; and\n- (b) ending on 8 July 2011.\n- (a) was a building surveying technician immediately before 1 January 2010; or\n- (b) was issued with a licence or a renewed licence on a decision for an application mentioned in section 287(1).","sortOrder":783},{"sectionNumber":"sec.302","sectionType":"section","heading":"Modified application of ch 8 provisions","content":"### sec.302 Modified application of ch 8 provisions\n\nSubsection (2) applies to a relevant regulated pool if, but for the subsection, the pool safety standard application day for the pool would happen, or would have happened, during the exemption period because an accommodation agreement is or was entered into.\nSection 231A, definition pool safety standard application day , paragraphs (b), (c) and (e) apply, and are taken to have applied, to the pool as if the references in the paragraphs to ‘the day an accommodation agreement is entered into’ were a reference to ‘the day, not being a day during the exemption period, an accommodation agreement is entered into’.\nSection 246ATG does not apply, and is taken not to have applied, to the owner of regulated premises for an accommodation agreement entered into by the owner during the exemption period.\nSection 246ATL does not apply, and is taken not to have applied, to a licensee under that section in relation to activities carried out by the licensee for an accommodation agreement entered into during the exemption period.\nIn this section—\npool safety standard application day see section 231A.\nregulated pool see section 231B.\nrelevant regulated pool means a regulated pool—\nin existence on the 2010 Act commencement day; and\nto which section 231A, definition pool safety standard application day , paragraph (b), (c) or (e) applies.\ns 302 ins 2011 No. 1 s 146\n(sec.302-ssec.1) Subsection (2) applies to a relevant regulated pool if, but for the subsection, the pool safety standard application day for the pool would happen, or would have happened, during the exemption period because an accommodation agreement is or was entered into.\n(sec.302-ssec.2) Section 231A, definition pool safety standard application day , paragraphs (b), (c) and (e) apply, and are taken to have applied, to the pool as if the references in the paragraphs to ‘the day an accommodation agreement is entered into’ were a reference to ‘the day, not being a day during the exemption period, an accommodation agreement is entered into’.\n(sec.302-ssec.3) Section 246ATG does not apply, and is taken not to have applied, to the owner of regulated premises for an accommodation agreement entered into by the owner during the exemption period.\n(sec.302-ssec.4) Section 246ATL does not apply, and is taken not to have applied, to a licensee under that section in relation to activities carried out by the licensee for an accommodation agreement entered into during the exemption period.\n(sec.302-ssec.5) In this section— pool safety standard application day see section 231A. regulated pool see section 231B. relevant regulated pool means a regulated pool— in existence on the 2010 Act commencement day; and to which section 231A, definition pool safety standard application day , paragraph (b), (c) or (e) applies.\n- (a) in existence on the 2010 Act commencement day; and\n- (b) to which section 231A, definition pool safety standard application day , paragraph (b), (c) or (e) applies.","sortOrder":784},{"sectionNumber":"sec.303","sectionType":"section","heading":"Offence about entering into accommodation agreement","content":"### sec.303 Offence about entering into accommodation agreement\n\nThis section applies to the owner of regulated premises during the exemption period if—\nsection 302(3) applies to the owner; and\nthe owner does not have a pool safety certificate for a relevant regulated pool for the premises that is not a shared pool.\nThe owner must, before entering into an accommodation agreement for the premises, give the person who will be the occupier of the premises under the agreement a notice in the approved form.\nMaximum penalty—165 penalty units.\ns 303 ins 2011 No. 1 s 146\n(sec.303-ssec.1) This section applies to the owner of regulated premises during the exemption period if— section 302(3) applies to the owner; and the owner does not have a pool safety certificate for a relevant regulated pool for the premises that is not a shared pool.\n(sec.303-ssec.2) The owner must, before entering into an accommodation agreement for the premises, give the person who will be the occupier of the premises under the agreement a notice in the approved form. Maximum penalty—165 penalty units.\n- (a) section 302(3) applies to the owner; and\n- (b) the owner does not have a pool safety certificate for a relevant regulated pool for the premises that is not a shared pool.","sortOrder":785},{"sectionNumber":"sec.304","sectionType":"section","heading":"Additional role of relevant building surveying technician","content":"### sec.304 Additional role of relevant building surveying technician\n\nA relevant building surveying technician may, while employed by a local government, perform a relevant certifying function.\ns 304 ins 2011 No. 1 s 146","sortOrder":786},{"sectionNumber":"sec.305","sectionType":"section","heading":"Validation of relevant building surveying technician function","content":"### sec.305 Validation of relevant building surveying technician function\n\nThis section applies to a relevant certifying function performed by a relevant building surveying technician between 1 January 2010 and the day this section commences.\nThe relevant certifying function is taken to be, and have always been, validly performed by the relevant building surveying technician.\ns 305 ins 2011 No. 1 s 146\n(sec.305-ssec.1) This section applies to a relevant certifying function performed by a relevant building surveying technician between 1 January 2010 and the day this section commences.\n(sec.305-ssec.2) The relevant certifying function is taken to be, and have always been, validly performed by the relevant building surveying technician.","sortOrder":787},{"sectionNumber":"ch.11-pt.12","sectionType":"part","heading":"Transitional provision inserted under Sustainable Planning (Housing Affordability and Infrastructure Charges Reform) Amendment Act 2011","content":"# Transitional provision inserted under Sustainable Planning (Housing Affordability and Infrastructure Charges Reform) Amendment Act 2011","sortOrder":788},{"sectionNumber":"sec.306","sectionType":"section","heading":"Provision about offences under s 246AR","content":"### sec.306 Provision about offences under s 246AR\n\nA proceeding can not be started or continued for an offence constituted by an act or omission under pre-amended section 246AR if the circumstances giving rise to the commission of the offence would not, if the circumstances happened after the commencement of this section, give rise to the commission of an offence under post-amended section 246AR.\nIn this section—\npost-amended section 246AR means section 246AR as amended under the Sustainable Planning (Housing Affordability and Infrastructure Charges Reform) Amendment Act 2011 , section 4 .\npre-amended section 246AR means section 246AR as in force immediately before the Sustainable Planning (Housing Affordability and Infrastructure Charges Reform) Amendment Act 2011 , section 4 commenced.\ns 306 ins 2011 No. 17 s 5\n(sec.306-ssec.1) A proceeding can not be started or continued for an offence constituted by an act or omission under pre-amended section 246AR if the circumstances giving rise to the commission of the offence would not, if the circumstances happened after the commencement of this section, give rise to the commission of an offence under post-amended section 246AR.\n(sec.306-ssec.2) In this section— post-amended section 246AR means section 246AR as amended under the Sustainable Planning (Housing Affordability and Infrastructure Charges Reform) Amendment Act 2011 , section 4 . pre-amended section 246AR means section 246AR as in force immediately before the Sustainable Planning (Housing Affordability and Infrastructure Charges Reform) Amendment Act 2011 , section 4 commenced.","sortOrder":789},{"sectionNumber":"ch.11-pt.13","sectionType":"part","heading":"Validation provision inserted under the Local Government Electoral Act 2011","content":"# Validation provision inserted under the Local Government Electoral Act 2011","sortOrder":790},{"sectionNumber":"sec.307","sectionType":"section","heading":"Validation of particular appointments to PSC","content":"### sec.307 Validation of particular appointments to PSC\n\nIf, before the commencement of this section, the Minister purportedly appointed a person as a deputy member, the person is declared to always have been validly appointed as a deputy member.\nAnything done or omitted to be done by a person mentioned in subsection (1) as a deputy member that would have been valid and lawful under this Act had the person been validly appointed is declared to always have been valid and lawful.\nIf, before the commencement of this section, the Minister purportedly appointed a deputy member to be the deputy chairperson of PSC, despite section 246EM(1) the deputy member is declared to always have been validly appointed as the deputy chairperson of PSC.\nAnything done or omitted to be done by a deputy member mentioned in subsection (3) as deputy chairperson of PSC that would have been valid and lawful under this Act had the deputy member been validly appointed is declared to always have been valid and lawful.\nTo remove any doubt, it is declared that a quorum for a PSC meeting can be, and could always have been, made up of any combination of attendees if the number of attendees at the meeting is, or was, more than half of the number of persons appointed as members of PSC at the time of the meeting.\nIn this section—\nattendee , for a PSC meeting, means—\na member; or\na deputy member, including a deputy member to whom subsection (1) applies, acting for a member who is absent from the PSC meeting.\ndeputy member means a deputy appointed under section 246EL(1) to act for a member.\nmember means a person appointed under section 246EK(1) as a member of PSC.\ns 307 ins 2011 No. 27 s 241\n(sec.307-ssec.1) If, before the commencement of this section, the Minister purportedly appointed a person as a deputy member, the person is declared to always have been validly appointed as a deputy member.\n(sec.307-ssec.2) Anything done or omitted to be done by a person mentioned in subsection (1) as a deputy member that would have been valid and lawful under this Act had the person been validly appointed is declared to always have been valid and lawful.\n(sec.307-ssec.3) If, before the commencement of this section, the Minister purportedly appointed a deputy member to be the deputy chairperson of PSC, despite section 246EM(1) the deputy member is declared to always have been validly appointed as the deputy chairperson of PSC.\n(sec.307-ssec.4) Anything done or omitted to be done by a deputy member mentioned in subsection (3) as deputy chairperson of PSC that would have been valid and lawful under this Act had the deputy member been validly appointed is declared to always have been valid and lawful.\n(sec.307-ssec.5) To remove any doubt, it is declared that a quorum for a PSC meeting can be, and could always have been, made up of any combination of attendees if the number of attendees at the meeting is, or was, more than half of the number of persons appointed as members of PSC at the time of the meeting.\n(sec.307-ssec.6) In this section— attendee , for a PSC meeting, means— a member; or a deputy member, including a deputy member to whom subsection (1) applies, acting for a member who is absent from the PSC meeting. deputy member means a deputy appointed under section 246EL(1) to act for a member. member means a person appointed under section 246EK(1) as a member of PSC.\n- (a) a member; or\n- (b) a deputy member, including a deputy member to whom subsection (1) applies, acting for a member who is absent from the PSC meeting.","sortOrder":791},{"sectionNumber":"ch.11-pt.14","sectionType":"part","heading":"Transitional provision for Treasury (Cost of Living) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2012","content":"# Transitional provision for Treasury (Cost of Living) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2012","sortOrder":792},{"sectionNumber":"sec.308","sectionType":"section","heading":"Continuation of ss 246I, 246J and 246K in relation to particular sustainability declarations","content":"### sec.308 Continuation of ss 246I, 246J and 246K in relation to particular sustainability declarations\n\nPrevious section 246I continues to apply in relation to a document that was, or purported to be, a current sustainability declaration for a class 1a or 2 building bought before the commencement day.\nPrevious section 246J continues to apply in relation to the following things done, before the commencement day, by a seller of a class 1a or 2 building—\npublishing a relevant advertisement for the sale of the building;\ngiving or making available a current sustainability declaration for the building.\nPrevious section 246K continues to apply in relation to a breach of an obligation under previous chapter 8A, part 1 before the commencement day.\nIn this section—\ncommencement day means the day this section commences.\nprevious , followed by a provision number, means the provision of that number in force before the commencement day.\ns 308 ins 2012 No. 8 s 8\n(sec.308-ssec.1) Previous section 246I continues to apply in relation to a document that was, or purported to be, a current sustainability declaration for a class 1a or 2 building bought before the commencement day.\n(sec.308-ssec.2) Previous section 246J continues to apply in relation to the following things done, before the commencement day, by a seller of a class 1a or 2 building— publishing a relevant advertisement for the sale of the building; giving or making available a current sustainability declaration for the building.\n(sec.308-ssec.3) Previous section 246K continues to apply in relation to a breach of an obligation under previous chapter 8A, part 1 before the commencement day.\n(sec.308-ssec.4) In this section— commencement day means the day this section commences. previous , followed by a provision number, means the provision of that number in force before the commencement day.\n- (a) publishing a relevant advertisement for the sale of the building;\n- (b) giving or making available a current sustainability declaration for the building.","sortOrder":793},{"sectionNumber":"ch.11-pt.14A","sectionType":"part","heading":"Transitional provisions for Vocational Education and Training (Commonwealth Powers) Act 2012","content":"# Transitional provisions for Vocational Education and Training (Commonwealth Powers) Act 2012","sortOrder":794},{"sectionNumber":"sec.309","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for pt 14A","content":"### sec.309 Definitions for pt 14A\n\nIn this part—\ncommencement means the commencement of this part.\nformer Act means this Act as in force from time to time before the commencement.\ns 309 ins 2012 No. 11 s 18\namd 2013 No. 5 s 94 sch","sortOrder":795},{"sectionNumber":"sec.310","sectionType":"section","heading":"When approved training course under former Act taken to be approved training course under this Act","content":"### sec.310 When approved training course under former Act taken to be approved training course under this Act\n\nThis section applies if an individual has, before the commencement, completed an approved training course under the former Act.\nThe approved training course under the former Act is taken to be an approved training course under this Act, for a period of 6 months from the commencement, for the purpose of an application for a licence under chapter 8, part 6.\ns 310 ins 2012 No. 11 s 18\n(sec.310-ssec.1) This section applies if an individual has, before the commencement, completed an approved training course under the former Act.\n(sec.310-ssec.2) The approved training course under the former Act is taken to be an approved training course under this Act, for a period of 6 months from the commencement, for the purpose of an application for a licence under chapter 8, part 6.","sortOrder":796},{"sectionNumber":"sec.310A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fees may be refunded","content":"### sec.310A Fees may be refunded\n\nThis section applies if, before the commencement—\nan eligible course provider paid a fee under section 246DH of the former Act for the approval of a training course; and\nthe approval is in force at the commencement.\nPSC may refund the proportion of the fee PSC considers appropriate having regard to the period of the approval left to run after the commencement.\ns 310A (prev s 311) ins 2012 No. 11 s 18\nrenum 2013 No. 5 s 94 sch\n(sec.310A-ssec.1) This section applies if, before the commencement— an eligible course provider paid a fee under section 246DH of the former Act for the approval of a training course; and the approval is in force at the commencement.\n(sec.310A-ssec.2) PSC may refund the proportion of the fee PSC considers appropriate having regard to the period of the approval left to run after the commencement.\n- (a) an eligible course provider paid a fee under section 246DH of the former Act for the approval of a training course; and\n- (b) the approval is in force at the commencement.","sortOrder":797},{"sectionNumber":"ch.11-pt.15","sectionType":"part","heading":"Transitional provisions for Sustainable Planning and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2012","content":"# Transitional provisions for Sustainable Planning and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2012","sortOrder":798},{"sectionNumber":"sec.311","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for pt 15","content":"### sec.311 Definitions for pt 15\n\nIn this part—\nassistant building surveyor means a building certifier who, under previous section 151, is licensed as an assistant building surveyor.\nbuilding surveying technician means a building certifier who, under previous section 151, is licensed as a building surveying technician.\nbuilding surveyor means a building certifier who, under previous section 151, is licensed as a building surveyor.\ncommencement means the commencement of this section.\nprevious , for a provision of this Act, means the provision as in force immediately before the commencement.\ns 311 ins 2012 No. 3 s 18","sortOrder":799},{"sectionNumber":"sec.312","sectionType":"section","heading":"Existing accreditations","content":"### sec.312 Existing accreditations\n\nThis section applies to a current accreditation issued by an accreditation standards body that, immediately before the commencement, was a current accreditation for an application under previous section 155 for a licence as a building surveyor, an assistant building surveyor or a building surveying technician.\nOn the commencement, the accreditation is taken to be a current accreditation for—\nif the accreditation is for a licence as a building surveyor—an application under section 155 for a licence as a building certifier–level 1; or\nif the accreditation is for a licence as an assistant building surveyor—an application under section 155 for a licence as a building certifier–level 2; or\nif the accreditation is for a licence as a building surveying technician—an application under section 155 for a licence as a building certifier–level 3.\ns 312 ins 2012 No. 3 s 18\n(sec.312-ssec.1) This section applies to a current accreditation issued by an accreditation standards body that, immediately before the commencement, was a current accreditation for an application under previous section 155 for a licence as a building surveyor, an assistant building surveyor or a building surveying technician.\n(sec.312-ssec.2) On the commencement, the accreditation is taken to be a current accreditation for— if the accreditation is for a licence as a building surveyor—an application under section 155 for a licence as a building certifier–level 1; or if the accreditation is for a licence as an assistant building surveyor—an application under section 155 for a licence as a building certifier–level 2; or if the accreditation is for a licence as a building surveying technician—an application under section 155 for a licence as a building certifier–level 3.\n- (a) if the accreditation is for a licence as a building surveyor—an application under section 155 for a licence as a building certifier–level 1; or\n- (b) if the accreditation is for a licence as an assistant building surveyor—an application under section 155 for a licence as a building certifier–level 2; or\n- (c) if the accreditation is for a licence as a building surveying technician—an application under section 155 for a licence as a building certifier–level 3.","sortOrder":800},{"sectionNumber":"sec.313","sectionType":"section","heading":"Existing building surveyors, assistant building surveyors and building surveying technicians","content":"### sec.313 Existing building surveyors, assistant building surveyors and building surveying technicians\n\nA person who, immediately before the commencement, was licensed as a building surveyor is taken to be licensed as a building certifier–level 1.\nA person who, immediately before the commencement, was licensed as an assistant building surveyor is taken to be licensed as a building certifier–level 2.\nA person who, immediately before the commencement, was licensed as a building surveying technician is taken to be licensed as a building certifier–level 3.\ns 313 ins 2012 No. 3 s 18\n(sec.313-ssec.1) A person who, immediately before the commencement, was licensed as a building surveyor is taken to be licensed as a building certifier–level 1.\n(sec.313-ssec.2) A person who, immediately before the commencement, was licensed as an assistant building surveyor is taken to be licensed as a building certifier–level 2.\n(sec.313-ssec.3) A person who, immediately before the commencement, was licensed as a building surveying technician is taken to be licensed as a building certifier–level 3.","sortOrder":801},{"sectionNumber":"sec.314","sectionType":"section","heading":"References in existing accreditation standards and professional development schemes","content":"### sec.314 References in existing accreditation standards and professional development schemes\n\nThis section applies to an existing accreditation standard or an existing professional development scheme.\nFrom commencement, a reference in the standard or scheme to—\na building surveyor–level 1 is taken to be a reference to a building certifier–level 1; or\na certifier level 1 (building surveyor) is taken to be a reference to a building certifier–level 1; or\nan assistant building surveyor–level 2 is taken to be a reference to a building certifier–level 2; or\na certifier level 2 (assistant building surveyor) is taken to be a reference to a building certifier–level 2; or\na building surveying technician is taken to be a reference to a building certifier–level 3; or\na certifier level 3 (building surveying technician) is taken to be a reference to a building certifier–level 3.\nAn accreditation standards body may amend an existing accreditation standard or an existing professional development scheme to change a reference to—\na building surveyor–level 1 to a reference to a building certifier–level 1; or\na certifier level 1 (building surveyor) to a reference to a building certifier–level 1; or\nan assistant building surveyor–level 2 to a reference to a building certifier–level 2; or\na certifier level 2 (assistant building surveyor) to a reference to a building certifier–level 2; or\na building surveying technician to a reference to a building certifier–level 3; or\na certifier level 3 (building surveying technician) to a reference to a building certifier–level 3.\nAn existing accreditation standard amended under subsection (3) is taken to be approved by the chief executive for section 185(2)(a).\nAn existing professional development scheme amended under subsection (3) is taken to be approved by the chief executive for section 185(2)(c).\nIn this section—\nexisting accreditation standard means an educational and experiential standard set by an accreditation standards body under section 185(2)(a) and in effect immediately before the commencement.\nexisting professional development scheme means a professional development scheme established by an accreditation standards body under section 185(2)(c) and in effect immediately before the commencement.\ns 314 ins 2012 No. 3 s 18\n(sec.314-ssec.1) This section applies to an existing accreditation standard or an existing professional development scheme.\n(sec.314-ssec.2) From commencement, a reference in the standard or scheme to— a building surveyor–level 1 is taken to be a reference to a building certifier–level 1; or a certifier level 1 (building surveyor) is taken to be a reference to a building certifier–level 1; or an assistant building surveyor–level 2 is taken to be a reference to a building certifier–level 2; or a certifier level 2 (assistant building surveyor) is taken to be a reference to a building certifier–level 2; or a building surveying technician is taken to be a reference to a building certifier–level 3; or a certifier level 3 (building surveying technician) is taken to be a reference to a building certifier–level 3.\n(sec.314-ssec.3) An accreditation standards body may amend an existing accreditation standard or an existing professional development scheme to change a reference to— a building surveyor–level 1 to a reference to a building certifier–level 1; or a certifier level 1 (building surveyor) to a reference to a building certifier–level 1; or an assistant building surveyor–level 2 to a reference to a building certifier–level 2; or a certifier level 2 (assistant building surveyor) to a reference to a building certifier–level 2; or a building surveying technician to a reference to a building certifier–level 3; or a certifier level 3 (building surveying technician) to a reference to a building certifier–level 3.\n(sec.314-ssec.4) An existing accreditation standard amended under subsection (3) is taken to be approved by the chief executive for section 185(2)(a).\n(sec.314-ssec.5) An existing professional development scheme amended under subsection (3) is taken to be approved by the chief executive for section 185(2)(c).\n(sec.314-ssec.6) In this section— existing accreditation standard means an educational and experiential standard set by an accreditation standards body under section 185(2)(a) and in effect immediately before the commencement. existing professional development scheme means a professional development scheme established by an accreditation standards body under section 185(2)(c) and in effect immediately before the commencement.\n- (a) a building surveyor–level 1 is taken to be a reference to a building certifier–level 1; or\n- (b) a certifier level 1 (building surveyor) is taken to be a reference to a building certifier–level 1; or\n- (c) an assistant building surveyor–level 2 is taken to be a reference to a building certifier–level 2; or\n- (d) a certifier level 2 (assistant building surveyor) is taken to be a reference to a building certifier–level 2; or\n- (e) a building surveying technician is taken to be a reference to a building certifier–level 3; or\n- (f) a certifier level 3 (building surveying technician) is taken to be a reference to a building certifier–level 3.\n- (a) a building surveyor–level 1 to a reference to a building certifier–level 1; or\n- (b) a certifier level 1 (building surveyor) to a reference to a building certifier–level 1; or\n- (c) an assistant building surveyor–level 2 to a reference to a building certifier–level 2; or\n- (d) a certifier level 2 (assistant building surveyor) to a reference to a building certifier–level 2; or\n- (e) a building surveying technician to a reference to a building certifier–level 3; or\n- (f) a certifier level 3 (building surveying technician) to a reference to a building certifier–level 3.","sortOrder":802},{"sectionNumber":"sec.315","sectionType":"section","heading":"Existing applications for a licence","content":"### sec.315 Existing applications for a licence\n\nThis section applies to an application for a licence made, but not decided, before the commencement.\nIf the application is for a licence at the level of a building surveyor, it is taken to be an application for a licence at the level of building certifier–level 1.\nIf the application is for a licence at the level of an assistant building surveyor, it is taken to be an application for a licence at the level of building certifier–level 2.\nIf the application is for a licence at the level of a building surveying technician, it is taken to be an application for a licence at the level of building certifier–level 3.\nSubsection (6) applies to BSA for considering and deciding an application mentioned in subsection (4).\nIf the applicant has at least 1 year’s experience as a building surveying technician employed by a local government or under the supervision of a private certifier, the applicant is taken to have at least 1 year’s experience carrying out level 3 work under the supervision of a person licenced as a building certifier–level 1 or a building certifier–level 2.\ns 315 ins 2012 No. 3 s 18\n(sec.315-ssec.1) This section applies to an application for a licence made, but not decided, before the commencement.\n(sec.315-ssec.2) If the application is for a licence at the level of a building surveyor, it is taken to be an application for a licence at the level of building certifier–level 1.\n(sec.315-ssec.3) If the application is for a licence at the level of an assistant building surveyor, it is taken to be an application for a licence at the level of building certifier–level 2.\n(sec.315-ssec.4) If the application is for a licence at the level of a building surveying technician, it is taken to be an application for a licence at the level of building certifier–level 3.\n(sec.315-ssec.5) Subsection (6) applies to BSA for considering and deciding an application mentioned in subsection (4).\n(sec.315-ssec.6) If the applicant has at least 1 year’s experience as a building surveying technician employed by a local government or under the supervision of a private certifier, the applicant is taken to have at least 1 year’s experience carrying out level 3 work under the supervision of a person licenced as a building certifier–level 1 or a building certifier–level 2.","sortOrder":803},{"sectionNumber":"ch.11-pt.16","sectionType":"part","heading":"Validation provisions for Housing and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2013","content":"# Validation provisions for Housing and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2013","sortOrder":804},{"sectionNumber":"sec.316","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for pt 16","content":"### sec.316 Definitions for pt 16\n\nIn this part—\ncommencement means the commencement of this part.\nprevious , for a provision of this Act, means the provision as in force immediately before the commencement.\nrelevant period means the period starting on 1 November 2012 and ending immediately before the commencement.\ns 316 ins 2013 No. 5 s 64","sortOrder":805},{"sectionNumber":"sec.317","sectionType":"section","heading":"Retrospective validation of particular certificates of classification given during relevant period","content":"### sec.317 Retrospective validation of particular certificates of classification given during relevant period\n\nThis section applies if, during the relevant period, a building certifier for a building development approval—\ngave a certificate of classification for the building under section 102; and\nwhen the certificate was given—\nthe building was not substantially completed under previous section 101(1)(d); but\nwould have been substantially completed if section 101(1)(d), as in force immediately after the commencement, had been in force on the day the certificate was given.\nThe certificate of classification is taken to be, and always to have been, as valid as if section 101(1)(d), as in force immediately after the commencement, had been in force on the day the certificate was given.\ns 317 ins 2013 No. 5 s 64\n(sec.317-ssec.1) This section applies if, during the relevant period, a building certifier for a building development approval— gave a certificate of classification for the building under section 102; and when the certificate was given— the building was not substantially completed under previous section 101(1)(d); but would have been substantially completed if section 101(1)(d), as in force immediately after the commencement, had been in force on the day the certificate was given.\n(sec.317-ssec.2) The certificate of classification is taken to be, and always to have been, as valid as if section 101(1)(d), as in force immediately after the commencement, had been in force on the day the certificate was given.\n- (a) gave a certificate of classification for the building under section 102; and\n- (b) when the certificate was given— (i) the building was not substantially completed under previous section 101(1)(d); but (ii) would have been substantially completed if section 101(1)(d), as in force immediately after the commencement, had been in force on the day the certificate was given.\n- (i) the building was not substantially completed under previous section 101(1)(d); but\n- (ii) would have been substantially completed if section 101(1)(d), as in force immediately after the commencement, had been in force on the day the certificate was given.\n- (i) the building was not substantially completed under previous section 101(1)(d); but\n- (ii) would have been substantially completed if section 101(1)(d), as in force immediately after the commencement, had been in force on the day the certificate was given.","sortOrder":806},{"sectionNumber":"sec.318","sectionType":"section","heading":"Retrospective validation of particular applications for renewal of licences at level of building certifier–level 3","content":"### sec.318 Retrospective validation of particular applications for renewal of licences at level of building certifier–level 3\n\nThis section applies to an application for the renewal of a licence at the level of building certifier–level 3 made under section 167 if the application—\nwas made before the commencement; and\nwhen the application was made, the individual making the application—\ndid not comply with the requirements of previous section 155(1)(b)(ii) or (iii); but\nwould have complied with the requirements of section 155 as in force immediately after the commencement.\nThe application is taken to be, and always to have been, as valid as if section 155, as in force immediately after the commencement, had been in force on the day the application was made.\ns 318 ins 2013 No. 5 s 64\n(sec.318-ssec.1) This section applies to an application for the renewal of a licence at the level of building certifier–level 3 made under section 167 if the application— was made before the commencement; and when the application was made, the individual making the application— did not comply with the requirements of previous section 155(1)(b)(ii) or (iii); but would have complied with the requirements of section 155 as in force immediately after the commencement.\n(sec.318-ssec.2) The application is taken to be, and always to have been, as valid as if section 155, as in force immediately after the commencement, had been in force on the day the application was made.\n- (a) was made before the commencement; and\n- (b) when the application was made, the individual making the application— (i) did not comply with the requirements of previous section 155(1)(b)(ii) or (iii); but (ii) would have complied with the requirements of section 155 as in force immediately after the commencement.\n- (i) did not comply with the requirements of previous section 155(1)(b)(ii) or (iii); but\n- (ii) would have complied with the requirements of section 155 as in force immediately after the commencement.\n- (i) did not comply with the requirements of previous section 155(1)(b)(ii) or (iii); but\n- (ii) would have complied with the requirements of section 155 as in force immediately after the commencement.","sortOrder":807},{"sectionNumber":"sec.319","sectionType":"section","heading":"Retrospective validation of particular licences at level of building certifier–level 3 renewed during relevant period","content":"### sec.319 Retrospective validation of particular licences at level of building certifier–level 3 renewed during relevant period\n\nThis section applies to a licence—\nwhich was renewed by the BSA under section 169(1)(a) at the level of building certifier–level 3 during the relevant period; and\nwhen the decision to renew the licence was made, the applicant—\ndid not comply with the requirements of previous section 155(1)(b)(ii) or (iii); but\nwould have complied with the requirements of section 155 as in force immediately after the commencement.\nThe renewed licence is taken to be, and always to have been, as valid as if section 155, as in force immediately after the commencement, had been in force on the day the licence was issued.\nIf the renewed licence was subject to a restriction, condition or endorsement, the licence is also taken to be subject to the same restriction, condition or endorsement in the same terms so far as practicable.\ns 319 ins 2013 No. 5 s 64\n(sec.319-ssec.1) This section applies to a licence— which was renewed by the BSA under section 169(1)(a) at the level of building certifier–level 3 during the relevant period; and when the decision to renew the licence was made, the applicant— did not comply with the requirements of previous section 155(1)(b)(ii) or (iii); but would have complied with the requirements of section 155 as in force immediately after the commencement.\n(sec.319-ssec.2) The renewed licence is taken to be, and always to have been, as valid as if section 155, as in force immediately after the commencement, had been in force on the day the licence was issued.\n(sec.319-ssec.3) If the renewed licence was subject to a restriction, condition or endorsement, the licence is also taken to be subject to the same restriction, condition or endorsement in the same terms so far as practicable.\n- (a) which was renewed by the BSA under section 169(1)(a) at the level of building certifier–level 3 during the relevant period; and\n- (b) when the decision to renew the licence was made, the applicant— (i) did not comply with the requirements of previous section 155(1)(b)(ii) or (iii); but (ii) would have complied with the requirements of section 155 as in force immediately after the commencement.\n- (i) did not comply with the requirements of previous section 155(1)(b)(ii) or (iii); but\n- (ii) would have complied with the requirements of section 155 as in force immediately after the commencement.\n- (i) did not comply with the requirements of previous section 155(1)(b)(ii) or (iii); but\n- (ii) would have complied with the requirements of section 155 as in force immediately after the commencement.","sortOrder":808},{"sectionNumber":"sec.320","sectionType":"section","heading":"Retrospective validation of building certifying functions performed during relevant period","content":"### sec.320 Retrospective validation of building certifying functions performed during relevant period\n\nThis section applies to a building certifying function performed by an individual who holds a renewed licence mentioned in section 319.\nThe individual is taken to be, and always to have been, licensed when performing the function.\ns 320 ins 2013 No. 5 s 64\n(sec.320-ssec.1) This section applies to a building certifying function performed by an individual who holds a renewed licence mentioned in section 319.\n(sec.320-ssec.2) The individual is taken to be, and always to have been, licensed when performing the function.","sortOrder":809},{"sectionNumber":"sec.321","sectionType":"section","heading":"Retrospective validation of particular applications for renewal of licences for pool safety inspectors","content":"### sec.321 Retrospective validation of particular applications for renewal of licences for pool safety inspectors\n\nThis section applies to an application for the renewal of a pool safety inspector’s licence made under section 246BN if the application—\nwas made before the commencement; and\nwhen the application was made, the pool safety inspector who made the application did not comply with the requirements of previous section 246BN(2)(b).\nThe application is taken to be, and always to have been, as valid as if section 246BN, as in force immediately after the commencement, had been in force on the day the application was made.\ns 321 ins 2013 No. 5 s 64\n(sec.321-ssec.1) This section applies to an application for the renewal of a pool safety inspector’s licence made under section 246BN if the application— was made before the commencement; and when the application was made, the pool safety inspector who made the application did not comply with the requirements of previous section 246BN(2)(b).\n(sec.321-ssec.2) The application is taken to be, and always to have been, as valid as if section 246BN, as in force immediately after the commencement, had been in force on the day the application was made.\n- (a) was made before the commencement; and\n- (b) when the application was made, the pool safety inspector who made the application did not comply with the requirements of previous section 246BN(2)(b).","sortOrder":810},{"sectionNumber":"sec.322","sectionType":"section","heading":"Retrospective validation of particular licences for pool safety inspectors renewed during particular period","content":"### sec.322 Retrospective validation of particular licences for pool safety inspectors renewed during particular period\n\nThis section applies to a pool safety inspector’s licence—\nwhich was renewed by the PSC under section 246BP during the period starting on 29 December 2012 and ending immediately before the commencement; and\nif when the decision to renew was made the applicant did not comply with the requirements of previous section 246BN(2)(b).\nThe renewed licence is taken to be, and always to have been, as valid as if section 246BN, as in force immediately after the commencement, had been in force on the day the licence was issued.\nIf the renewed licence was subject to a restriction or condition, the licence is also taken to be subject to the same restriction or condition in the same terms so far as practicable.\ns 322 ins 2013 No. 5 s 64\n(sec.322-ssec.1) This section applies to a pool safety inspector’s licence— which was renewed by the PSC under section 246BP during the period starting on 29 December 2012 and ending immediately before the commencement; and if when the decision to renew was made the applicant did not comply with the requirements of previous section 246BN(2)(b).\n(sec.322-ssec.2) The renewed licence is taken to be, and always to have been, as valid as if section 246BN, as in force immediately after the commencement, had been in force on the day the licence was issued.\n(sec.322-ssec.3) If the renewed licence was subject to a restriction or condition, the licence is also taken to be subject to the same restriction or condition in the same terms so far as practicable.\n- (a) which was renewed by the PSC under section 246BP during the period starting on 29 December 2012 and ending immediately before the commencement; and\n- (b) if when the decision to renew was made the applicant did not comply with the requirements of previous section 246BN(2)(b).","sortOrder":811},{"sectionNumber":"sec.323","sectionType":"section","heading":"Retrospective validation of pool safety inspection functions","content":"### sec.323 Retrospective validation of pool safety inspection functions\n\nThis section applies for a pool safety inspection function performed by a pool safety inspector who holds a renewed licence mentioned in section 322.\nThe pool safety inspector is taken to be, and always to have been, licensed when performing the function.\ns 323 ins 2013 No. 5 s 64\n(sec.323-ssec.1) This section applies for a pool safety inspection function performed by a pool safety inspector who holds a renewed licence mentioned in section 322.\n(sec.323-ssec.2) The pool safety inspector is taken to be, and always to have been, licensed when performing the function.","sortOrder":812},{"sectionNumber":"ch.11-pt.17","sectionType":"part","heading":"Transitional provisions for Queensland Building Services Authority Amendment Act 2013","content":"# Transitional provisions for Queensland Building Services Authority Amendment Act 2013","sortOrder":813},{"sectionNumber":"sec.324","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"### sec.324 Definitions\n\nIn this part—\namending Act means the Queensland Building Services Authority Amendment Act 2013 .\ntransfer day means the day the amending Act, section 5 commences.\nformer BSA means the former Queensland Building Services Authority under the QBSA Act.\ngeneral manager means the general manager under the QBSA Act.\nQBSA Act means the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991 as in force immediately before its amendment under the amending Act, section 5.\ns 324 ins 2013 No. 38 s 13","sortOrder":814},{"sectionNumber":"sec.325","sectionType":"section","heading":"Unresolved applications to or by the former BSA","content":"### sec.325 Unresolved applications to or by the former BSA\n\nOn the transfer day, the QBCC stands in place of the former BSA for any unresolved application made—\nunder this Act to the former BSA; or\nby the former BSA to the tribunal.\nFor subsection (1)(a), the QBCC may be satisfied about a matter merely because the former BSA was satisfied about the matter under the relevant provision of this Act.\nIn this section—\nunresolved application means an application made, but not finally decided or withdrawn, before the transfer day.\ns 325 ins 2013 No. 38 s 13\n(sec.325-ssec.1) On the transfer day, the QBCC stands in place of the former BSA for any unresolved application made— under this Act to the former BSA; or by the former BSA to the tribunal.\n(sec.325-ssec.2) For subsection (1)(a), the QBCC may be satisfied about a matter merely because the former BSA was satisfied about the matter under the relevant provision of this Act.\n(sec.325-ssec.3) In this section— unresolved application means an application made, but not finally decided or withdrawn, before the transfer day.\n- (a) under this Act to the former BSA; or\n- (b) by the former BSA to the tribunal.","sortOrder":815},{"sectionNumber":"sec.326","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prosecution of offences against chapter 6 or section 246AP(2)","content":"### sec.326 Prosecution of offences against chapter 6 or section 246AP(2)\n\nFor section 256(1), the commissioner for QBCC is taken to have knowledge of the commission of a relevant offence—\nif the offence came to the general manager’s knowledge; and\nwhen the offence came to the general manager’s knowledge.\nFor section 256(2), a complaint made by the general manager is taken to be a complaint made by the commissioner for QBCC when the complaint was made.\nA prosecution for an offence against chapter 6 or section 246AP(2) started by the general manager but not concluded or dismissed before the transfer day, may be continued by the commissioner for QBCC.\nIn this section—\nrelevant offence means an offence against this Act, chapter 6 or section 246AP(2) for which—\nthe alleged date of commission of the offence was before the transfer day; and\nthe prosecution for the offence had not yet started on the transfer day.\ns 326 ins 2013 No. 38 s 13\n(sec.326-ssec.1) For section 256(1), the commissioner for QBCC is taken to have knowledge of the commission of a relevant offence— if the offence came to the general manager’s knowledge; and when the offence came to the general manager’s knowledge.\n(sec.326-ssec.2) For section 256(2), a complaint made by the general manager is taken to be a complaint made by the commissioner for QBCC when the complaint was made.\n(sec.326-ssec.3) A prosecution for an offence against chapter 6 or section 246AP(2) started by the general manager but not concluded or dismissed before the transfer day, may be continued by the commissioner for QBCC.\n(sec.326-ssec.4) In this section— relevant offence means an offence against this Act, chapter 6 or section 246AP(2) for which— the alleged date of commission of the offence was before the transfer day; and the prosecution for the offence had not yet started on the transfer day.\n- (a) if the offence came to the general manager’s knowledge; and\n- (b) when the offence came to the general manager’s knowledge.\n- (a) the alleged date of commission of the offence was before the transfer day; and\n- (b) the prosecution for the offence had not yet started on the transfer day.","sortOrder":816},{"sectionNumber":"sec.327","sectionType":"section","heading":"Other administrative matters relating to the former BSA","content":"### sec.327 Other administrative matters relating to the former BSA\n\nFrom the transfer day, each of the following things in effect immediately before the transfer day continue in effect as if the thing was approved, given or made by the QBCC when the thing first took effect—\na direction or notice given by the former BSA under this Act;\na requirement made by the former BSA under this Act that has not been fully complied with on the transfer day;\na licence issued by the former BSA under this Act;\na decision or order of the former BSA made under this Act.\nOn the transfer day, the register kept by the former BSA under section 179 before the transfer day becomes part of the register kept by the QBCC under section 179.\nFor a provision of this Act enabling the taking of action by an entity if the QBCC had previously taken a particular action, a reference to the QBCC having previously taken the action is taken to include a reference to the former BSA having previously taken it.\ns 327 ins 2013 No. 38 s 13\n(sec.327-ssec.1) From the transfer day, each of the following things in effect immediately before the transfer day continue in effect as if the thing was approved, given or made by the QBCC when the thing first took effect— a direction or notice given by the former BSA under this Act; a requirement made by the former BSA under this Act that has not been fully complied with on the transfer day; a licence issued by the former BSA under this Act; a decision or order of the former BSA made under this Act.\n(sec.327-ssec.2) On the transfer day, the register kept by the former BSA under section 179 before the transfer day becomes part of the register kept by the QBCC under section 179.\n(sec.327-ssec.3) For a provision of this Act enabling the taking of action by an entity if the QBCC had previously taken a particular action, a reference to the QBCC having previously taken the action is taken to include a reference to the former BSA having previously taken it.\n- (a) a direction or notice given by the former BSA under this Act;\n- (b) a requirement made by the former BSA under this Act that has not been fully complied with on the transfer day;\n- (c) a licence issued by the former BSA under this Act;\n- (d) a decision or order of the former BSA made under this Act.","sortOrder":817},{"sectionNumber":"ch.11-pt.18","sectionType":"part","heading":"Transitional provisions for Professional Engineers and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2014","content":"# Transitional provisions for Professional Engineers and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2014","sortOrder":818},{"sectionNumber":"ch.11-pt.18-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Preliminary","content":"## Preliminary","sortOrder":819},{"sectionNumber":"sec.328","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"### sec.328 Definitions\n\nIn this part—\namended Act means this Act as amended by the amending Act.\namending Act means the Professional Engineers and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2014 .\ncommencement means commencement of this section.\nformer council means the PSC established under the unamended Act.\nunamended Act means this Act as in force immediately before the commencement.\ns 328 ins 2014 No. 56 s 39","sortOrder":820},{"sectionNumber":"ch.11-pt.18-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Dissolution of former council and transfer of matters to QBCC","content":"## Dissolution of former council and transfer of matters to QBCC","sortOrder":821},{"sectionNumber":"sec.329","sectionType":"section","heading":"Dissolution","content":"### sec.329 Dissolution\n\nOn the commencement—\nthe former council ceases to exist; and\nthe registrar and members of the former council go out of office.\nIn this section—\nregistrar means the person holding the office of registrar under the unamended Act immediately before the commencement.\ns 329 ins 2014 No. 56 s 39\n(sec.329-ssec.1) On the commencement— the former council ceases to exist; and the registrar and members of the former council go out of office.\n(sec.329-ssec.2) In this section— registrar means the person holding the office of registrar under the unamended Act immediately before the commencement.\n- (a) the former council ceases to exist; and\n- (b) the registrar and members of the former council go out of office.","sortOrder":822},{"sectionNumber":"sec.330","sectionType":"section","heading":"Transfer of former fund","content":"### sec.330 Transfer of former fund\n\nOn the commencement—\nany liabilities relating to the former fund are taken to be liabilities of the Pool Safety Fund; and\nany amounts payable to the former fund immediately before the commencement are taken to be payable to the Pool Safety Fund.\nThe chief executive must—\nas soon as practicable after the commencement, do all things necessary to transfer to the Pool Safety Fund all funds held immediately before the commencement in the former fund; and\nfrom time to time, transfer to the Pool Safety Fund any funds received that relate to the former fund.\nIn this section—\nformer fund means the Pool Safety Fund established under section 246FB as in force from time to time before the commencement.\ns 330 ins 2014 No. 56 s 39\n(sec.330-ssec.1) On the commencement— any liabilities relating to the former fund are taken to be liabilities of the Pool Safety Fund; and any amounts payable to the former fund immediately before the commencement are taken to be payable to the Pool Safety Fund.\n(sec.330-ssec.2) The chief executive must— as soon as practicable after the commencement, do all things necessary to transfer to the Pool Safety Fund all funds held immediately before the commencement in the former fund; and from time to time, transfer to the Pool Safety Fund any funds received that relate to the former fund.\n(sec.330-ssec.3) In this section— former fund means the Pool Safety Fund established under section 246FB as in force from time to time before the commencement.\n- (a) any liabilities relating to the former fund are taken to be liabilities of the Pool Safety Fund; and\n- (b) any amounts payable to the former fund immediately before the commencement are taken to be payable to the Pool Safety Fund.\n- (a) as soon as practicable after the commencement, do all things necessary to transfer to the Pool Safety Fund all funds held immediately before the commencement in the former fund; and\n- (b) from time to time, transfer to the Pool Safety Fund any funds received that relate to the former fund.","sortOrder":823},{"sectionNumber":"sec.331","sectionType":"section","heading":"Agreements, assets, liabilities and rights","content":"### sec.331 Agreements, assets, liabilities and rights\n\nOn the commencement—\nthe former council’s assets, liabilities and rights vest in QBCC; and\nQBCC is substituted for the former council in all agreements to which the former council was a party immediately before the commencement.\nWithout limiting subsection (1), any amounts payable to the former council immediately before the commencement are, on the commencement, taken to be payable to QBCC.\nIn this section—\nagreement includes a lease, undertaking and contractual arrangement.\ns 331 ins 2014 No. 56 s 39\n(sec.331-ssec.1) On the commencement— the former council’s assets, liabilities and rights vest in QBCC; and QBCC is substituted for the former council in all agreements to which the former council was a party immediately before the commencement.\n(sec.331-ssec.2) Without limiting subsection (1), any amounts payable to the former council immediately before the commencement are, on the commencement, taken to be payable to QBCC.\n(sec.331-ssec.3) In this section— agreement includes a lease, undertaking and contractual arrangement.\n- (a) the former council’s assets, liabilities and rights vest in QBCC; and\n- (b) QBCC is substituted for the former council in all agreements to which the former council was a party immediately before the commencement.","sortOrder":824},{"sectionNumber":"sec.332","sectionType":"section","heading":"Pending applications","content":"### sec.332 Pending applications\n\nThis section applies to an application made but not finally decided or withdrawn before the commencement—\nunder the unamended Act to the former council; or\nby the former council to the tribunal.\nOn and from the commencement, the application is taken to have been made—\nif subsection (1)(a) applies—to the QBCC commissioner under the amended Act; or\nif subsection (1)(b) applies—by the commissioner;\nwhen it was made to or by the former council.\nFor deciding the application, if the context permits—\naction taken by the former council before the commencement in relation to the application is action taken by the commissioner under the amended Act; and\nthe commissioner may be satisfied about a matter merely because the former council was satisfied about the matter under the unamended Act.\ns 332 ins 2014 No. 56 s 39\n(sec.332-ssec.1) This section applies to an application made but not finally decided or withdrawn before the commencement— under the unamended Act to the former council; or by the former council to the tribunal.\n(sec.332-ssec.2) On and from the commencement, the application is taken to have been made— if subsection (1)(a) applies—to the QBCC commissioner under the amended Act; or if subsection (1)(b) applies—by the commissioner; when it was made to or by the former council.\n(sec.332-ssec.3) For deciding the application, if the context permits— action taken by the former council before the commencement in relation to the application is action taken by the commissioner under the amended Act; and the commissioner may be satisfied about a matter merely because the former council was satisfied about the matter under the unamended Act.\n- (a) under the unamended Act to the former council; or\n- (b) by the former council to the tribunal.\n- (a) if subsection (1)(a) applies—to the QBCC commissioner under the amended Act; or\n- (b) if subsection (1)(b) applies—by the commissioner;\n- (a) action taken by the former council before the commencement in relation to the application is action taken by the commissioner under the amended Act; and\n- (b) the commissioner may be satisfied about a matter merely because the former council was satisfied about the matter under the unamended Act.","sortOrder":825},{"sectionNumber":"sec.333","sectionType":"section","heading":"Pending legal proceedings","content":"### sec.333 Pending legal proceedings\n\nA legal proceeding that has been started, or could have been started, by or against the former council before the commencement may be started or continued by or against the QBCC commissioner.\nFor section 256(1), the QBCC commissioner is taken to have knowledge of the commission of a past offence—\nif the offence came to the former council’s knowledge; and\nwhen the offence came to the former council’s knowledge.\nSubsection (4) applies if a prosecution for an offence against the unamended Act is started by a person under section 256 (2) of that Act before the commencement.\nOn and from the commencement, the commissioner is taken to be the complainant for continuing the prosecution.\nIn this section—\nlegal proceeding means a proceeding before a court or tribunal.\npast offence means an offence against this Act for which—\nthe alleged date of commission of the offence was before the commencement; and\nthe prosecution for the offence had not yet started on the commencement.\ns 333 ins 2014 No. 56 s 39\n(sec.333-ssec.1) A legal proceeding that has been started, or could have been started, by or against the former council before the commencement may be started or continued by or against the QBCC commissioner.\n(sec.333-ssec.2) For section 256(1), the QBCC commissioner is taken to have knowledge of the commission of a past offence— if the offence came to the former council’s knowledge; and when the offence came to the former council’s knowledge.\n(sec.333-ssec.3) Subsection (4) applies if a prosecution for an offence against the unamended Act is started by a person under section 256 (2) of that Act before the commencement.\n(sec.333-ssec.4) On and from the commencement, the commissioner is taken to be the complainant for continuing the prosecution.\n(sec.333-ssec.5) In this section— legal proceeding means a proceeding before a court or tribunal. past offence means an offence against this Act for which— the alleged date of commission of the offence was before the commencement; and the prosecution for the offence had not yet started on the commencement.\n- (a) if the offence came to the former council’s knowledge; and\n- (b) when the offence came to the former council’s knowledge.\n- (a) the alleged date of commission of the offence was before the commencement; and\n- (b) the prosecution for the offence had not yet started on the commencement.","sortOrder":826},{"sectionNumber":"sec.334","sectionType":"section","heading":"Ministerial directions to former council","content":"### sec.334 Ministerial directions to former council\n\nThis section applies to a Ministerial direction given before the commencement to the former council by the Minister under section 246FG of the unamended Act.\nThe Ministerial direction is, if the context permits, taken to have been given to QBCC under the QBCC Act , section 9 .\ns 334 ins 2014 No. 56 s 39\n(sec.334-ssec.1) This section applies to a Ministerial direction given before the commencement to the former council by the Minister under section 246FG of the unamended Act.\n(sec.334-ssec.2) The Ministerial direction is, if the context permits, taken to have been given to QBCC under the QBCC Act , section 9 .","sortOrder":827},{"sectionNumber":"sec.335","sectionType":"section","heading":"Records of former council","content":"### sec.335 Records of former council\n\nOn the commencement, a record of the former council becomes a record of QBCC.\nIn this section—\nrecord includes a register kept by the former council under the unamended Act.\ns 335 ins 2014 No. 56 s 39\n(sec.335-ssec.1) On the commencement, a record of the former council becomes a record of QBCC.\n(sec.335-ssec.2) In this section— record includes a register kept by the former council under the unamended Act.","sortOrder":828},{"sectionNumber":"sec.336","sectionType":"section","heading":"Continuing authorisation of investigators","content":"### sec.336 Continuing authorisation of investigators\n\nThis section applies to a person authorised by the former council under section 246CP(1) of the unamended Act as a person to whom a document must be produced.\nOn and from the commencement, the person is taken to have been authorised under section 246CP(1) of the amended Act as an investigator by the QBCC commissioner.\nAction taken for an investigation under the unamended Act continues to have effect for the purpose of the amended Act.\nIf a notice given by the former council before the commencement under section 246CP of the unamended Act required a document to be produced at a time that is on or after the commencement, the notice is taken to require the document to be produced at that time to the QBCC commissioner.\nSubsection (6) applies if, immediately before the commencement—\nan identity card had been issued to the person under section 246CQ of the unamended Act; and\nthe card had not expired according to its terms.\nThe card is taken to be an identity card issued to the person by the commissioner until the earlier of the following—\na new identity card is issued to the person by the commissioner under the amended Act;\nthe card expires according to its terms.\ns 336 ins 2014 No. 56 s 39\n(sec.336-ssec.1) This section applies to a person authorised by the former council under section 246CP(1) of the unamended Act as a person to whom a document must be produced.\n(sec.336-ssec.2) On and from the commencement, the person is taken to have been authorised under section 246CP(1) of the amended Act as an investigator by the QBCC commissioner.\n(sec.336-ssec.3) Action taken for an investigation under the unamended Act continues to have effect for the purpose of the amended Act.\n(sec.336-ssec.4) If a notice given by the former council before the commencement under section 246CP of the unamended Act required a document to be produced at a time that is on or after the commencement, the notice is taken to require the document to be produced at that time to the QBCC commissioner.\n(sec.336-ssec.5) Subsection (6) applies if, immediately before the commencement— an identity card had been issued to the person under section 246CQ of the unamended Act; and the card had not expired according to its terms.\n(sec.336-ssec.6) The card is taken to be an identity card issued to the person by the commissioner until the earlier of the following— a new identity card is issued to the person by the commissioner under the amended Act; the card expires according to its terms.\n- (a) an identity card had been issued to the person under section 246CQ of the unamended Act; and\n- (b) the card had not expired according to its terms.\n- (a) a new identity card is issued to the person by the commissioner under the amended Act;\n- (b) the card expires according to its terms.","sortOrder":829},{"sectionNumber":"sec.337","sectionType":"section","heading":"Pending complaints and disciplinary matters under ch 8, pt 7","content":"### sec.337 Pending complaints and disciplinary matters under ch 8, pt 7\n\nThis section applies if, immediately before the commencement—\naction is being taken by the former council under chapter 8, part 7, division 1 of the unamended Act in relation to a complaint; or\nthe tribunal is conducting a disciplinary proceeding under chapter 8, part 7, division 3 on an application by the former council.\nOn and from the commencement, the complaint or application is taken to have been made to or by the QBCC commissioner under the amended Act.\nFor completing the action in relation to the complaint or completing the disciplinary proceeding—\nsteps taken by the former council before the commencement in relation to the complaint or proceeding are steps taken by the commissioner under the amended Act; and\nthe commissioner may be satisfied about a matter merely because the former council was satisfied about the matter under the unamended Act.\ns 337 ins 2014 No. 56 s 39\n(sec.337-ssec.1) This section applies if, immediately before the commencement— action is being taken by the former council under chapter 8, part 7, division 1 of the unamended Act in relation to a complaint; or the tribunal is conducting a disciplinary proceeding under chapter 8, part 7, division 3 on an application by the former council.\n(sec.337-ssec.2) On and from the commencement, the complaint or application is taken to have been made to or by the QBCC commissioner under the amended Act.\n(sec.337-ssec.3) For completing the action in relation to the complaint or completing the disciplinary proceeding— steps taken by the former council before the commencement in relation to the complaint or proceeding are steps taken by the commissioner under the amended Act; and the commissioner may be satisfied about a matter merely because the former council was satisfied about the matter under the unamended Act.\n- (a) action is being taken by the former council under chapter 8, part 7, division 1 of the unamended Act in relation to a complaint; or\n- (b) the tribunal is conducting a disciplinary proceeding under chapter 8, part 7, division 3 on an application by the former council.\n- (a) steps taken by the former council before the commencement in relation to the complaint or proceeding are steps taken by the commissioner under the amended Act; and\n- (b) the commissioner may be satisfied about a matter merely because the former council was satisfied about the matter under the unamended Act.","sortOrder":830},{"sectionNumber":"sec.338","sectionType":"section","heading":"Other administrative matters relating to former council","content":"### sec.338 Other administrative matters relating to former council\n\nSubsection (2) applies to each of the following things in effect under the unamended Act immediately before the commencement—\na direction or notice given by the former council;\na direction to a pool safety inspector to attend training under section 246CY(4)(c)\na request, requirement or order made by the former council that has not been fully complied with on the commencement;\na request of an applicant to give the former council further information or evidence to decide an application\na certificate or licence issued by the former council;\na decision of the former council.\nThe thing continues in effect as if it had been given, issued or made by QBCC when the thing first took effect.\nA code of conduct for pool safety inspectors made under section 246AZ of the unamended Act and in effect immediately before the commencement continues in effect, on and from the commencement, as if the code of conduct had been made by the QBCC commissioner.\ns 338 ins 2014 No. 56 s 39\n(sec.338-ssec.1) Subsection (2) applies to each of the following things in effect under the unamended Act immediately before the commencement— a direction or notice given by the former council; a direction to a pool safety inspector to attend training under section 246CY(4)(c) a request, requirement or order made by the former council that has not been fully complied with on the commencement; a request of an applicant to give the former council further information or evidence to decide an application a certificate or licence issued by the former council; a decision of the former council.\n(sec.338-ssec.2) The thing continues in effect as if it had been given, issued or made by QBCC when the thing first took effect.\n(sec.338-ssec.3) A code of conduct for pool safety inspectors made under section 246AZ of the unamended Act and in effect immediately before the commencement continues in effect, on and from the commencement, as if the code of conduct had been made by the QBCC commissioner.\n- (a) a direction or notice given by the former council; Example— a direction to a pool safety inspector to attend training under section 246CY(4)(c)\n- (b) a request, requirement or order made by the former council that has not been fully complied with on the commencement; Example— a request of an applicant to give the former council further information or evidence to decide an application\n- (c) a certificate or licence issued by the former council;\n- (d) a decision of the former council.","sortOrder":831},{"sectionNumber":"ch.11-pt.18-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Transfer of matters from chief executive to QBCC","content":"## Transfer of matters from chief executive to QBCC","sortOrder":832},{"sectionNumber":"sec.339","sectionType":"section","heading":"Pending applications to chief executive","content":"### sec.339 Pending applications to chief executive\n\nThis section applies to an application made, but not finally decided or withdrawn before the commencement, for approval of a pool safety management plan under the unamended Act, section 245M.\nOn and from the commencement, the application is taken to have been made to the QBCC commissioner under the amended Act.\nFor deciding the application, if the context permits—\naction taken by the chief executive before the commencement in relation to the application is action taken by the commissioner under the amended Act; and\nthe commissioner may be satisfied about a matter merely because the chief executive was satisfied about the matter under the unamended Act.\ns 339 ins 2014 No. 56 s 39\n(sec.339-ssec.1) This section applies to an application made, but not finally decided or withdrawn before the commencement, for approval of a pool safety management plan under the unamended Act, section 245M.\n(sec.339-ssec.2) On and from the commencement, the application is taken to have been made to the QBCC commissioner under the amended Act.\n(sec.339-ssec.3) For deciding the application, if the context permits— action taken by the chief executive before the commencement in relation to the application is action taken by the commissioner under the amended Act; and the commissioner may be satisfied about a matter merely because the chief executive was satisfied about the matter under the unamended Act.\n- (a) action taken by the chief executive before the commencement in relation to the application is action taken by the commissioner under the amended Act; and\n- (b) the commissioner may be satisfied about a matter merely because the chief executive was satisfied about the matter under the unamended Act.","sortOrder":833},{"sectionNumber":"sec.340","sectionType":"section","heading":"Other administrative matters relating to chief executive","content":"### sec.340 Other administrative matters relating to chief executive\n\nAction taken by the chief executive under the unamended Act, chapter 8, part 2, division 6 before the commencement in relation to a pool safety management plan continues to have effect as if it had been taken by the QBCC commissioner when the action was first taken.\ns 340 ins 2014 No. 56 s 39","sortOrder":834},{"sectionNumber":"ch.11-pt.18-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Provisions about review of particular decisions","content":"## Provisions about review of particular decisions","sortOrder":835},{"sectionNumber":"sec.341","sectionType":"section","heading":"Pending reviews of relevant decisions","content":"### sec.341 Pending reviews of relevant decisions\n\nThis section applies if, before the commencement—\nan application for review of a relevant decision had been made but not decided or otherwise finally dealt with; or\nthe period in which a person was entitled to apply under the unamended Act for review of a relevant decision had started but not ended.\nThe review of the relevant decision may be completed, or started and completed, as if—\nthe unamended Act continued to apply; and\nthe QBCC Act, part 7, division 3 did not apply for review of the decision.\nIn this section—\nrelevant decision means a decision under section 157, 169, 177, 204, 246BJ, 246BP, 246BT, 246BZ or 246CY.\ns 341 ins 2014 No. 56 s 39\n(sec.341-ssec.1) This section applies if, before the commencement— an application for review of a relevant decision had been made but not decided or otherwise finally dealt with; or the period in which a person was entitled to apply under the unamended Act for review of a relevant decision had started but not ended.\n(sec.341-ssec.2) The review of the relevant decision may be completed, or started and completed, as if— the unamended Act continued to apply; and the QBCC Act, part 7, division 3 did not apply for review of the decision.\n(sec.341-ssec.3) In this section— relevant decision means a decision under section 157, 169, 177, 204, 246BJ, 246BP, 246BT, 246BZ or 246CY.\n- (a) an application for review of a relevant decision had been made but not decided or otherwise finally dealt with; or\n- (b) the period in which a person was entitled to apply under the unamended Act for review of a relevant decision had started but not ended.\n- (a) the unamended Act continued to apply; and\n- (b) the QBCC Act, part 7, division 3 did not apply for review of the decision.","sortOrder":836},{"sectionNumber":"ch.11-pt.18-div.5","sectionType":"division","heading":"Other matters","content":"## Other matters","sortOrder":837},{"sectionNumber":"sec.342","sectionType":"section","heading":"References to former council","content":"### sec.342 References to former council\n\nIn an Act or document, a reference to the former council may, if the context permits, be taken to be a reference to the QBCC commissioner.\ns 342 ins 2014 No. 56 s 39","sortOrder":838},{"sectionNumber":"sec.343","sectionType":"section","heading":"Effect on legal relationships","content":"### sec.343 Effect on legal relationships\n\nNothing done under the amendments to this Act under the amending Act (the Act amendments )—\nmakes a relevant entity in breach of an instrument, including an instrument prohibiting, restricting or regulating the assignment, novation or transfer of a right or liability or the disclosure of information; or\nexcept as provided for under the Act amendments, is taken to fulfil a condition that—\nterminates, or allows a person to terminate, an instrument or obligation; or\nmodifies, or allows a person to modify, the operation or effect of an instrument or obligation; or\nallows a person to avoid or enforce an obligation or liability contained in an instrument or requires a person to perform an obligation contained in an instrument; or\nrequires any money to be paid before its stated maturity.\nIf, apart from this subsection, the advice, consent or approval of a person would be necessary to do something under the Act amendments, the advice is taken to have been obtained or the consent or approval is taken to have been given unconditionally.\nIf, apart from this Act, giving notice to a person would be necessary to do something under the Act amendments, the notice is taken to have been given.\nIn this section—\nrelevant entity means—\nthe State or an employee or agent of the State; or\nQBCC, or a member or relevant officer of QBCC.\ns 343 ins 2014 No. 56 s 39\n(sec.343-ssec.1) Nothing done under the amendments to this Act under the amending Act (the Act amendments )— makes a relevant entity in breach of an instrument, including an instrument prohibiting, restricting or regulating the assignment, novation or transfer of a right or liability or the disclosure of information; or except as provided for under the Act amendments, is taken to fulfil a condition that— terminates, or allows a person to terminate, an instrument or obligation; or modifies, or allows a person to modify, the operation or effect of an instrument or obligation; or allows a person to avoid or enforce an obligation or liability contained in an instrument or requires a person to perform an obligation contained in an instrument; or requires any money to be paid before its stated maturity.\n(sec.343-ssec.2) If, apart from this subsection, the advice, consent or approval of a person would be necessary to do something under the Act amendments, the advice is taken to have been obtained or the consent or approval is taken to have been given unconditionally.\n(sec.343-ssec.3) If, apart from this Act, giving notice to a person would be necessary to do something under the Act amendments, the notice is taken to have been given.\n(sec.343-ssec.4) In this section— relevant entity means— the State or an employee or agent of the State; or QBCC, or a member or relevant officer of QBCC.\n- (a) makes a relevant entity in breach of an instrument, including an instrument prohibiting, restricting or regulating the assignment, novation or transfer of a right or liability or the disclosure of information; or\n- (b) except as provided for under the Act amendments, is taken to fulfil a condition that— (i) terminates, or allows a person to terminate, an instrument or obligation; or (ii) modifies, or allows a person to modify, the operation or effect of an instrument or obligation; or (iii) allows a person to avoid or enforce an obligation or liability contained in an instrument or requires a person to perform an obligation contained in an instrument; or (iv) requires any money to be paid before its stated maturity.\n- (i) terminates, or allows a person to terminate, an instrument or obligation; or\n- (ii) modifies, or allows a person to modify, the operation or effect of an instrument or obligation; or\n- (iii) allows a person to avoid or enforce an obligation or liability contained in an instrument or requires a person to perform an obligation contained in an instrument; or\n- (iv) requires any money to be paid before its stated maturity.\n- (i) terminates, or allows a person to terminate, an instrument or obligation; or\n- (ii) modifies, or allows a person to modify, the operation or effect of an instrument or obligation; or\n- (iii) allows a person to avoid or enforce an obligation or liability contained in an instrument or requires a person to perform an obligation contained in an instrument; or\n- (iv) requires any money to be paid before its stated maturity.\n- (a) the State or an employee or agent of the State; or\n- (b) QBCC, or a member or relevant officer of QBCC.","sortOrder":839},{"sectionNumber":"ch.11-pt.18A","sectionType":"part","heading":"Transitional provision for Local Government Electoral (Transparency and Accountability in Local Government) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2017","content":"# Transitional provision for Local Government Electoral (Transparency and Accountability in Local Government) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2017","sortOrder":840},{"sectionNumber":"sec.344","sectionType":"section","heading":"Building development application approved before commencement","content":"### sec.344 Building development application approved before commencement\n\nThis section applies to a building development application approved by a private certifier before the commencement.\nFormer section 88 continues to apply in relation to the building development application as if the amending Act had not been enacted.\nIn this section—\namending Act means the Local Government Electoral (Transparency and Accountability in Local Government) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2017 .\nformer section 88 means section 88 as in force immediately before the commencement.\ns 344 prev s 344 ins 2014 No. 56 s 39\nexp 10 November 2015 (see s 344(4))\npres s 344 ins 2017 No. 12 s 8B\n(sec.344-ssec.1) This section applies to a building development application approved by a private certifier before the commencement.\n(sec.344-ssec.2) Former section 88 continues to apply in relation to the building development application as if the amending Act had not been enacted.\n(sec.344-ssec.3) In this section— amending Act means the Local Government Electoral (Transparency and Accountability in Local Government) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2017 . former section 88 means section 88 as in force immediately before the commencement.","sortOrder":841},{"sectionNumber":"ch.11-pt.19","sectionType":"part","heading":"Transitional provision for Planning (Consequential) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2016","content":"# Transitional provision for Planning (Consequential) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2016","sortOrder":842},{"sectionNumber":"sec.345","sectionType":"section","heading":"Existing building development applications","content":"### sec.345 Existing building development applications\n\nThis section applies to an existing building development application.\nThis Act, as in force immediately before the commencement, continues to apply in relation to the application as if the Planning (Consequential) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2016 had not been enacted.\nIn this section—\nexisting building development application means a building development application, as defined in former section 6, to which the Planning Act , section 288 applies.\nformer section 6 means section 6 as in force immediately before the commencement.\ns 345 ins 2016 No. 27 s 112\n(sec.345-ssec.1) This section applies to an existing building development application.\n(sec.345-ssec.2) This Act, as in force immediately before the commencement, continues to apply in relation to the application as if the Planning (Consequential) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2016 had not been enacted.\n(sec.345-ssec.3) In this section— existing building development application means a building development application, as defined in former section 6, to which the Planning Act , section 288 applies. former section 6 means section 6 as in force immediately before the commencement. s 345 ins 2016 No. 27 s 112","sortOrder":843},{"sectionNumber":"ch.11-pt.20","sectionType":"part","heading":"Transitional provision for Economic Development and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2019","content":"# Transitional provision for Economic Development and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2019","sortOrder":844},{"sectionNumber":"sec.346","sectionType":"section","heading":"Existing building development applications","content":"### sec.346 Existing building development applications\n\nThe following provisions continue to apply in relation to an existing building development application as if the amending Act had not been enacted—\nformer section 25;\nif chapter 4, part 6 applies in relation to the application—former sections 83 and 84.\nIn this section—\namending Act means the Economic Development and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2019 .\nexisting building development application means a building development application made, but not decided, before the commencement.\nformer , in relation to a provision, means as in force immediately before the provision was amended or repealed under the amending Act.\ns 346 ins 2019 No. 11 s 9\n(sec.346-ssec.1) The following provisions continue to apply in relation to an existing building development application as if the amending Act had not been enacted— former section 25; if chapter 4, part 6 applies in relation to the application—former sections 83 and 84.\n(sec.346-ssec.2) In this section— amending Act means the Economic Development and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2019 . existing building development application means a building development application made, but not decided, before the commencement. former , in relation to a provision, means as in force immediately before the provision was amended or repealed under the amending Act.\n- (a) former section 25;\n- (b) if chapter 4, part 6 applies in relation to the application—former sections 83 and 84.","sortOrder":845},{"sectionNumber":"ch.11-pt.21","sectionType":"part","heading":"Transitional provisions for Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2020","content":"# Transitional provisions for Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2020","sortOrder":846},{"sectionNumber":"sec.347","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for part","content":"### sec.347 Definitions for part\n\nIn this part—\nnew , for a provision, means the provision as in force from the commencement.\nprevious , for a provision, means the provision as in force from time to time before the commencement.\ns 347 ins 2020 No. 24 s 57","sortOrder":847},{"sectionNumber":"sec.348","sectionType":"section","heading":"Section 124A does not apply to building certifier engaged before commencement","content":"### sec.348 Section 124A does not apply to building certifier engaged before commencement\n\nSection 124A does not apply to a building certifier in relation to inspection documentation for building work if the building certifier was engaged to inspect the building work before the commencement.\ns 348 ins 2020 No. 24 s 57","sortOrder":848},{"sectionNumber":"sec.349","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of s 143B for owner of building","content":"### sec.349 Application of s 143B for owner of building\n\nSection 143B applies in relation to the owner of a building only if the building certifier mentioned in section 143B(1)(a) for the building is engaged by the client on or after the commencement.\ns 349 ins 2020 No. 24 s 57","sortOrder":849},{"sectionNumber":"sec.350","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of s 185 to existing educational and experiential standards","content":"### sec.350 Application of s 185 to existing educational and experiential standards\n\nFor section 185(2)(d), an educational and experiential standard and professional development scheme in force on the commencement is taken to have been first approved by the chief executive on the commencement.\ns 350 ins 2020 No. 24 s 57","sortOrder":850},{"sectionNumber":"sec.351","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of disqualified person provisions","content":"### sec.351 Application of disqualified person provisions\n\nFor new chapter 6, part 5, demerit points do not take effect for convictions for demerit offences committed before the commencement.\ns 351 ins 2020 No. 24 s 57","sortOrder":851},{"sectionNumber":"sec.352","sectionType":"section","heading":"Existing certificates of classification","content":"### sec.352 Existing certificates of classification\n\nThis section applies to a certificate of classification in force immediately before the commencement.\nThe certificate of classification is taken to be a certificate of occupancy.\ns 352 ins 2020 No. 24 s 57\n(sec.352-ssec.1) This section applies to a certificate of classification in force immediately before the commencement.\n(sec.352-ssec.2) The certificate of classification is taken to be a certificate of occupancy.","sortOrder":852},{"sectionNumber":"sec.353","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.353\n\ns 353 ins 2020 No. 24 s 57\nexp 1 October 2022 (see s 353(4))","sortOrder":853},{"sectionNumber":"ch.11-pt.22","sectionType":"part","heading":"Transitional provisions for Building and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2022","content":"# Transitional provisions for Building and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2022","sortOrder":854},{"sectionNumber":"sec.354","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for part","content":"### sec.354 Definitions for part\n\nIn this part—\naffected period means the period starting on 1 January 2010 and ending on the commencement.\nformer , for a provision of this Act, means the provision as in force from time to time before the commencement.\nnew , for a provision of this Act, means the provision as in force from the commencement.\norder means an order made by a court or tribunal.\nprescribed building see section 246M.\nrelevant instrument see section 246M.\nsolar hot water system see section 246M.\ns 354 ins 2022 No. 11 s 22","sortOrder":855},{"sectionNumber":"sec.355","sectionType":"section","heading":"Existing appeals under former s 245S","content":"### sec.355 Existing appeals under former s 245S\n\nThis section applies if a person was given an information notice about a decision under former section 245O or 245Q and immediately before the commencement—\nthe person could have, but had not, appealed the decision to a development tribunal under former section 245S and the period mentioned in former section 245S(2) had not ended; or\nthe person had started an appeal against the decision under former section 245S but the appeal had not been decided by a development tribunal.\nIf subsection (1)(a) applies, the person may, within the period mentioned in former section 245S(2), appeal the decision, and a development tribunal may hear and decide the appeal under former section 245S as if the Building and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2022 had not been enacted.\nIf subsection (1)(b) applies, the development tribunal may continue to hear, and decide, the appeal under former section 245S as if the Building and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2022 had not been enacted.\ns 355 ins 2022 No. 11 s 22\n(sec.355-ssec.1) This section applies if a person was given an information notice about a decision under former section 245O or 245Q and immediately before the commencement— the person could have, but had not, appealed the decision to a development tribunal under former section 245S and the period mentioned in former section 245S(2) had not ended; or the person had started an appeal against the decision under former section 245S but the appeal had not been decided by a development tribunal.\n(sec.355-ssec.2) If subsection (1)(a) applies, the person may, within the period mentioned in former section 245S(2), appeal the decision, and a development tribunal may hear and decide the appeal under former section 245S as if the Building and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2022 had not been enacted.\n(sec.355-ssec.3) If subsection (1)(b) applies, the development tribunal may continue to hear, and decide, the appeal under former section 245S as if the Building and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2022 had not been enacted.\n- (a) the person could have, but had not, appealed the decision to a development tribunal under former section 245S and the period mentioned in former section 245S(2) had not ended; or\n- (b) the person had started an appeal against the decision under former section 245S but the appeal had not been decided by a development tribunal.","sortOrder":856},{"sectionNumber":"sec.356","sectionType":"section","heading":"Effect of particular relevant instruments made in affected period—former ss 246O and 246Q","content":"### sec.356 Effect of particular relevant instruments made in affected period—former ss 246O and 246Q\n\nThis section applies if, during the affected period, because of a prohibition or restriction under a relevant instrument given effect, or purportedly given effect, under former section 246O or 246Q, a person was prevented or restricted from installing a solar hot water system or photovoltaic cells—\non the roof or other external surface of a prescribed building; or\nat the person’s preferred location on the roof or other external surface of a prescribed building.\nNew section 246O or 246Q applies to the relevant instrument as if the relevant instrument had been made after the affected period ended.\nAny agreement, proceeding, order or other action enforcing the prohibition or restriction has effect only to the extent the prohibition or restriction has effect under new section 246O or 246Q.\ns 356 ins 2022 No. 11 s 22\n(sec.356-ssec.1) This section applies if, during the affected period, because of a prohibition or restriction under a relevant instrument given effect, or purportedly given effect, under former section 246O or 246Q, a person was prevented or restricted from installing a solar hot water system or photovoltaic cells— on the roof or other external surface of a prescribed building; or at the person’s preferred location on the roof or other external surface of a prescribed building.\n(sec.356-ssec.2) New section 246O or 246Q applies to the relevant instrument as if the relevant instrument had been made after the affected period ended.\n(sec.356-ssec.3) Any agreement, proceeding, order or other action enforcing the prohibition or restriction has effect only to the extent the prohibition or restriction has effect under new section 246O or 246Q.\n- (a) on the roof or other external surface of a prescribed building; or\n- (b) at the person’s preferred location on the roof or other external surface of a prescribed building.","sortOrder":857},{"sectionNumber":"sec.357","sectionType":"section","heading":"Effect of particular relevant instruments made in affected period—former s 246S","content":"### sec.357 Effect of particular relevant instruments made in affected period—former s 246S\n\nThis section applies if, during the affected period, because an entity withheld consent, or purportedly withheld consent, under a relevant instrument under former section 246S, a person was prevented or restricted from installing a solar hot water system or photovoltaic cells—\non the roof or other external surface of a prescribed building; or\nat the person’s preferred location on the roof or other external surface of a prescribed building.\nNew section 246S applies to the relevant instrument as if the relevant instrument had been made after the affected period ended.\nAny agreement, proceeding, order or other action enforcing the prohibition or restriction has effect only to the extent the prohibition or restriction has effect under new section 246S.\nThe entity that withheld the consent must, if asked, reconsider giving consent for the installation of a solar hot water system or photovoltaic cells under new section 246S.\ns 357 ins 2022 No. 11 s 22\n(sec.357-ssec.1) This section applies if, during the affected period, because an entity withheld consent, or purportedly withheld consent, under a relevant instrument under former section 246S, a person was prevented or restricted from installing a solar hot water system or photovoltaic cells— on the roof or other external surface of a prescribed building; or at the person’s preferred location on the roof or other external surface of a prescribed building.\n(sec.357-ssec.2) New section 246S applies to the relevant instrument as if the relevant instrument had been made after the affected period ended.\n(sec.357-ssec.3) Any agreement, proceeding, order or other action enforcing the prohibition or restriction has effect only to the extent the prohibition or restriction has effect under new section 246S.\n(sec.357-ssec.4) The entity that withheld the consent must, if asked, reconsider giving consent for the installation of a solar hot water system or photovoltaic cells under new section 246S.\n- (a) on the roof or other external surface of a prescribed building; or\n- (b) at the person’s preferred location on the roof or other external surface of a prescribed building.","sortOrder":858},{"sectionNumber":"ch.11-pt.23","sectionType":"part","heading":"Transitional provision for Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024","content":"# Transitional provision for Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024","sortOrder":859},{"sectionNumber":"sec.358","sectionType":"section","heading":"Approval of pool safety inspector courses and tests","content":"### sec.358 Approval of pool safety inspector courses and tests\n\nA QBCC approval in effect under former section 246DG immediately before the commencement continues in effect as if it were a chief executive approval under new section 246DG.\nIn this section—\nchief executive approval means an approval of the chief executive of requirements for pool safety inspectors.\nformer section 246DG means section 246DG as in force immediately before the commencement.\nnew section 246DG means section 246DG as in force from the commencement.\nQBCC approval means an approval of the QBCC commissioner of a training course or test for the purposes of a licence as a pool safety inspector.\ns 358 ins 2024 No. 14 s 14\n(sec.358-ssec.1) A QBCC approval in effect under former section 246DG immediately before the commencement continues in effect as if it were a chief executive approval under new section 246DG.\n(sec.358-ssec.2) In this section— chief executive approval means an approval of the chief executive of requirements for pool safety inspectors. former section 246DG means section 246DG as in force immediately before the commencement. new section 246DG means section 246DG as in force from the commencement. QBCC approval means an approval of the QBCC commissioner of a training course or test for the purposes of a licence as a pool safety inspector.","sortOrder":860}],"analysis":{"summary":{"name":"Building Act 1975","slug":"building-act-1975","title_id":"qld:act-1975-011","version_id":29820,"analysis_type":"summary","content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":5,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Whole Act. Queensland state legislation. Source text is 1.15 million characters. Two-pass synthesis used."},"complexity_factors":["Very large Act with 9 operative chapters and 23 groups of transitional provisions","Multiple licensing regimes for different certifier classes","Integrated with Planning Act 2016 and QBCC Act frameworks","Detailed pool safety regime with sale and lease notification requirements","Fire safety provisions for specific building types","Demerit point system for building certifier disqualification","Technical building standards incorporated by reference (NCC/BCA)"],"plain_english_summary":"The Building Act 1975 (Qld) is Queensland's central legislation governing the construction, assessment, certification, and safety of buildings. It operates alongside the Planning Act 2016 (Qld) and the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991 (QBCC Act).\n\nThe Act classifies building work as either assessable development (requiring a building development approval) or accepted development (no approval required). For assessable development, applications are assessed against the building assessment provisions, which are primarily the National Construction Code (NCC/BCA) and related standards. Assessment is carried out by private certifiers (class A or class B) or local government building certifiers who hold licences under the Act.\n\nOnce building work is complete, inspection certificates and certificates of occupancy must be obtained before buildings can be occupied. Buildings cannot lawfully be used for purposes other than their approved BCA classification without a further assessment.\n\nThe Act contains detailed provisions regulating the licensing, conduct, complaints, investigations, and disciplinary proceedings for private certifiers, building certifiers, and pool safety inspectors. The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) administers the licensing regime.\n\nChapters 7 and 7A impose fire safety standards on budget accommodation buildings and residential care buildings. Chapter 8 contains a comprehensive swimming pool safety framework requiring all regulated pools to comply with the pool safety standard, be registered with local government, and have a current pool safety certificate on sale or lease of the property.\n\nChapter 8A protects homeowners' rights to install sustainable housing measures (solar panels, rainwater tanks) by limiting the effect of body corporate by-laws, easements, or covenants that might otherwise prohibit those measures."},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[{"type":"self_contradicting","section":"sec.2 (ssec.1 and ssec.2)","severity":"medium","reasoning":"Binding the State to an Act while simultaneously exempting it from prosecution renders the obligation largely symbolic. If the State constructs a non-compliant building, no prosecution can follow. The Act binds the State in name but not in consequence, which is a logical contradiction between subsections 1 and 2 of the same section.","confidence":0.85,"description":"The Act declares it binds 'all persons, including the State' but then immediately provides that 'nothing in this Act makes the State liable to be prosecuted for an offence.' The State is bound by the Act but immune from its primary enforcement mechanism — prosecution. This creates a toothless obligation for the State."},{"type":"circular_definition","section":"sec.8 (ssec.1, ssec.2, ssec.3)","severity":"low","reasoning":"The term 'building certifier' has at least three different meanings depending on context: (1) a licensed individual under ch.6 pt.3; (2) that plus private certifiers (everywhere); (3) that plus former building certifiers (in ch.6 only). This layered, context-dependent definition creates interpretive uncertainty and mild circularity, especially given that private certifiers are themselves building certifiers by sec.9.","confidence":0.72,"description":"Circular definitional structure: a 'building certifier' is defined as a licensed individual under ch.6 pt.3, and a 'private certifier' is a type of building certifier (sec.9). Yet sec.8(2) states a reference to 'building certifier' includes a reference to a 'private certifier' — meaning the defined term is extended to include a subset of itself. This is not logically problematic per se, but sec.8(3) then further extends the term in ch.6 to include 'former building certifiers,' creating a context-dependent definition that shifts meaning depending on where in the Act it is read."},{"type":"circular_definition","section":"sec.9 (ssec.1, ssec.2, ssec.3)","severity":"low","reasoning":"Sec.9 defines private certifier by reference to building certifier, and sec.8 defines building certifier by inclusion of private certifier. While the intent is clear (private certifier is a species of building certifier), the cross-referential structure creates a loop: you need to know what a building certifier is to know what a private certifier is, but the definition of building certifier is partially defined by including private certifiers.","confidence":0.68,"description":"Partially circular definition: a 'private certifier' is defined as a building certifier with private certification endorsement (sec.9(1)), while sec.8(2) states a 'building certifier' includes a private certifier. The definitions mutually reference each other — a private certifier is a building certifier, and a building certifier includes a private certifier."},{"type":"other","section":"sec.12 (ssec.1)","severity":"low","reasoning":"Defining the BCA as the NCC and then using 'BCA' throughout the Act means every reference to the 'BCA' is in substance a reference to a document that is not called the BCA. While legally functional via the definition, this is inherently confusing and represents a failure to update the Act's terminology to match contemporary reality.","confidence":0.8,"description":"The 'Building Code of Australia (or BCA)' is defined as a document called the 'National Construction Code.' The Act uses the abbreviation 'BCA' throughout but the underlying document is the NCC — a different name entirely. The definition preserves an outdated title as the operative legal term while acknowledging the document is actually called something else, creating persistent nominal confusion throughout the Act."},{"type":"impossible_compliance","section":"sec.37 (ssec.1(d))","severity":"medium","reasoning":"Sec.37(1)(d) applies where 'planning for carrying out the work started before a building assessment provision is amended' — i.e., pre-application or pre-approval stage. Yet it requires the 'building certifier for the building development approval' to certify, implying an approval already exists. If no approval exists yet (the very scenario contemplated), there is no 'building certifier for the building development approval,' making the certification requirement potentially impossible to satisfy at the relevant time.","confidence":0.75,"description":"The transitional provision for changed building assessment provisions under sec.37(1)(d) requires that the 'building certifier for the building development approval' certify in writing that substantial design progress was made before the amendment — but at this stage (planning stage, before the application is decided), there may not yet be a building certifier assigned to the approval, since the approval has not yet been granted. The certifier is required to certify for a process that has not yet produced the approval they are associated with."},{"type":"self_contradicting","section":"sec.36 (ssec.2) read with sec.37","severity":"medium","reasoning":"Sec.36 sets the default rule (comply with provisions in force at time of approval) while sec.37 creates a broad exception permitting compliance with pre-amendment provisions. The interaction is not cleanly resolved: sec.36(1) says it is subject to sec.37, which helps, but the practical effect is that the 'time of approval' rule in sec.36(2) is routinely displaced for a wide range of transitional scenarios, making the default rule less reliable than it appears.","confidence":0.65,"description":"Sec.36(2) requires building assessment work to comply with building assessment provisions in force 'when the application is approved.' Sec.37(2) allows approval under provisions in force 'immediately before the amendment.' These two rules apply to overlapping factual scenarios, creating uncertainty about which version of the provisions applies at the moment of approval — the current ones (sec.36) or the pre-amendment ones (sec.37)."},{"type":"other","section":"sec.48 (ssec.3 and ssec.4)","severity":"low","reasoning":"Subsection (3) limits ss.(1)(c) and (2). Subsection (4) then re-states the same temporal limitation for the Planning Act enforcement authority role. The duplication suggests the draftsman was uncertain whether ss.(3) covered the Planning Act scenario, leading to a belt-and-suspenders approach that invites argument about whether the two limitations are intended to be coextensive or whether one is narrower.","confidence":0.6,"description":"Sec.48(3) limits the enforcement functions of a private certifier (class A) under subsections (1)(c) and (2) to 'until the giving of a final inspection certificate or certificate of occupancy.' Sec.48(4) then repeats this limitation for the Planning Act enforcement authority role. This double-statement of the same limitation in two consecutive subsections is redundant and creates interpretive doubt about whether the limitations operate differently or identically."},{"type":"impossible_compliance","section":"sec.25 (ssec.1)","severity":"medium","reasoning":"A performance solution (permitted by sec.14(4)(b) and sec.26) demonstrates compliance through technical analysis, modelling, or testing — not on the face of the document. Sec.25(1)'s 'on its face' requirement is inherently incompatible with the performance solution pathway, which requires the document to contain details of how the solution differs from deemed-to-satisfy provisions and relies on inspection/test results. The two sections cannot be simultaneously and fully satisfied for performance solution applications.","confidence":0.7,"description":"Sec.25(1) requires each supporting document to 'on its face demonstrate that the carrying out of the building work will comply with the building assessment provisions.' This standard is impossible to satisfy for applications using performance solutions, which by their nature cannot demonstrate compliance 'on the face' of the document without supplementary technical analysis — which is instead separately addressed in sec.26. The two sections are in tension."}],"contradictions":[{"severity":"medium","section_a":"sec.2 (ssec.1)","section_b":"sec.2 (ssec.2)","confidence":0.85,"description":"The Act binds the State (ssec.1) but the State cannot be prosecuted for an offence under the Act (ssec.2). Prosecution is the primary enforcement mechanism for statutory obligations. Binding a party to obligations without any prosecutorial consequence is internally inconsistent within the same section."},{"severity":"medium","section_a":"sec.35","section_b":"sec.30 and sec.31","confidence":0.75,"description":"Sec.35 provides that where the BCA is inconsistent with a part of the QDC, the QDC part prevails. However, sec.30 lists both BCA and QDC as building assessment provisions of equal standing, and sec.31(3) protects both from being changed by local instruments. The QDC-over-BCA priority rule in sec.35 is counterintuitive given that the BCA is a national standard and the QDC is a state instrument — ordinarily one would expect the reverse priority — and creates uncertainty about the relative weight of a national versus state code in assessments."},{"severity":"high","section_a":"sec.36 (ssec.2)","section_b":"sec.46 (ssec.4)","confidence":0.8,"description":"Sec.36(2) requires building assessment work (other than under sec.46) to comply with provisions in force 'when the application is approved.' Sec.46(4) requires referral agency assessments to be carried out under provisions in force 'when the assessment is made.' For the same building development application, different building assessment provisions may apply depending on whether a building certifier or a referral agency does the assessing — potentially producing inconsistent compliance obligations for the same building project."},{"severity":"low","section_a":"sec.44 (ssec.3)","section_b":"sec.34A (ssec.2)","confidence":0.62,"description":"Sec.34A(2) requires the assessment manager to approve an application if satisfied it complies with the building assessment provisions. Sec.44(3) prohibits an assessment manager from refusing approval 'only on the ground' that work does not comply with the provision without the variation. These two provisions pull in opposite directions: sec.34A mandates approval on compliance, while sec.44(3) restricts refusal on non-compliance where a variation exists. The interaction is workable but creates a logical tension — the assessment manager must approve compliant applications yet cannot refuse non-compliant ones where a variation applies, effectively compelling approval in both scenarios."},{"severity":"low","section_a":"sec.11 (ssec.1)","section_b":"sec.11 (ssec.2)","confidence":0.6,"description":"Sec.11(1) states that 'generally' the assessment manager is the Planning Act s.48(1) assessment manager. Sec.11(2) overrides this where a private certifier (class A) is performing functions under sec.48 — making the private certifier the assessment manager. However, sec.48(1) itself describes functions a private certifier (class A) 'may' (not must) perform. This creates a potential gap: if a private certifier (class A) is engaged but not yet 'performing functions,' it is unclear whether sec.11(1) or sec.11(2) applies, and who is the assessment manager in the interim."},{"severity":"medium","section_a":"sec.48 (ssec.1(c))","section_b":"sec.48 (ssec.5)","confidence":0.7,"description":"Sec.48(1)(c) confers on private certifiers (class A) the function of deciding whether enforcement action 'ought to be taken' for approvals granted by themselves or a co-employed certifier. Sec.48(5) states this does not limit the local government's functions or powers. However, sec.48(4) makes the private certifier the enforcement authority under the Planning Act until the final certificate is given — which does, in practical effect, displace (not merely supplement) the local government's role during that period, contrary to what sec.48(5) declares."}]},"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"completionTokens":829},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":9,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The legislation has expanded significantly from its original 1975 scope. Originally focused on basic building standards and council approvals, it now encompasses: private certification (2006), detailed fire safety regimes for specific building types (2002, 2011), swimming pool safety (2003, 2010), a three-tier licensing system for certifiers, demerit point disciplinary systems (2020), and complex interactions with the Planning Act and Economic Development Act. The Act has evolved from a straightforward building control law into a comprehensive regulatory framework covering building lifecycle from design to occupation, with specialised safety regimes for vulnerable populations."},"complexity_factors":["Extensive cross-referencing with other legislation (Planning Act, QBCC Act, Fire Services Act, Plumbing and Drainage Act, etc.)","Multiple defined terms with nested definitions (e.g., 'building work', 'building development application', 'building assessment provisions')","Complex conditional logic with numerous exceptions and exemptions (e.g., sections 37, 61, 112)","Layered regulatory framework: BCA, QDC, local laws, and building assessment provisions all interact","Detailed licensing system for building certifiers with three levels and multiple endorsements","Specialised chapters for specific building types (budget accommodation, residential care, swimming pools)","Demerit point system for disciplinary actions with complex accumulation rules","Multiple approval pathways (local government vs private certifiers) with different requirements","Extensive procedural requirements for applications, inspections, certificates, and enforcement","Frequent amendments noted in section histories showing evolving legislative landscape"],"plain_english_summary":"This is Queensland's **Building Act 1975**, the primary law governing building construction, certification, and safety in the state. Think of it as the rulebook that ensures buildings are safe, properly designed, and legally compliant.\n\n**What it covers:**\n\n- **Building work and approvals**: Defines what counts as \"building work\" (construction, demolition, alterations, etc.) and sets up a system where you need approval before starting. This includes applications through local councils or private certifiers.\n\n- **Building codes and standards**: Requires compliance with the **Building Code of Australia (BCA)** — now part of the National Construction Code — and Queensland's own **Queensland Development Code (QDC)**. These set technical requirements for things like fire safety, structural integrity, and accessibility.\n\n- **Private certifiers**: Introduces licensed \"private certifiers\" who can assess and approve building work, offering an alternative to council approval. They're regulated by the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) and must act in the public interest.\n\n- **Inspections and certificates**: Requires final inspections and certificates of occupancy before buildings can be used. For houses and small structures, this means a final inspection certificate; for larger buildings, a certificate of occupancy.\n\n- **Fire safety**: Special chapters deal with fire safety for **budget accommodation buildings** (hostels, boarding houses, etc.) and **residential care buildings** (aged care, disability accommodation), requiring specific assessments and compliance certificates.\n\n- **Swimming pool safety**: Mandates pool fencing and safety barriers for regulated pools, with inspections and compliance certificates required.\n\n- **Enforcement and penalties**: Sets up a system of show cause notices, enforcement notices, and significant penalties (up to 165 penalty units or more) for non-compliance.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- Anyone building, renovating, or demolishing a structure\n- Building certifiers and private certifiers\n- Local governments\n- Property owners, landlords, and tenants\n- Developers and construction companies\n- Pool owners\n\n**Why it matters:**\nThis Act protects public safety by ensuring buildings meet minimum standards. It creates a clear pathway for approvals while giving flexibility through \"performance solutions\" (alternative ways to meet standards). The private certification system aims to speed up approvals while maintaining accountability through QBCC oversight and disciplinary processes."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/building-act-1975","history":"/api/acts/building-act-1975/history","analysis":"/api/acts/building-act-1975/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/building-act-1975/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/building-act-1975/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/building-act-1975/documents"}}