Airports (Building Control) Regulations 2025
24Criteria for approval—works permit applications
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24 Criteria for approval—works permit applications
(1) If the application is for a works permit, the airport building controller for the airport site must not approve the application unless the controller: (a) is satisfied that the proposed works, if completed in accordance with the plan and specification attached to the application, will be fit for use; and (b) is satisfied that the proposed works will be carried out in accordance with appropriate standards; and (c) has had regard to: (i) public safety during the conduct of the proposed works; and (ii) amenity of buildings and services at the airport during the conduct of the proposed works; and (iii) the appropriateness of proposed linkages, for the proposed works, with services and facilities outside the airport; and (iv) the appropriateness of the proposed arrangements for the clean‑up and rehabilitation of the site of the proposed works. (2) For paragraph (1)(b), the proposed works will be carried out in accordance with appropriate standards if: (a) the design of the proposed works ensures compliance with the applicable Australian building standards; or (b) if the design does not ensure compliance with the applicable Australian building standards: (i) the applicant identifies the non‑compliance and provides a written explanation of the inappropriateness of compliance with the standards; and (ii) the airport building controller approves the non‑compliance. (3) The airport building controller may be satisfied of a matter mentioned in paragraph (1)(a) or (b) by relying on a certificate issued, or report prepared, by an appropriate works expert.