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2004 A2004-12, s 2 and CN2004-8)
Dangerous Substances (Asbestos) Amendment Act 2004 A2004-66
sch 1 pt 1.1
notified LR 31 August 2004
s 1, s 2 commenced 31 August 2004 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.1 commenced 1 September 2004 (s 2 (2))
as modified by
Building Regulations 2004 SL2004-34 (as am by SL2004-46 reg 5;
A2005-34 amdt 1.21)
taken to have been notified LR 26 March 2004 (A2004-11,
s 177 (3) (a))
reg 1 taken to have commenced 26 March 2004 (LA s 75 (1))
remainder commenced 1 September 2004 (A2004-11, s 177 (3) (b))
Building Amendment Regulations 2004 (No 1) SL2004-46 reg 5
notified LR 8 September 2004
reg 1, reg 2 commenced 8 September 2004 (LA s 75 (1))
reg 5 commenced 9 September 2004 (reg 2)
Note These regulations only amend the Building Regulations 2004
SL2004-34.
as amended by
Statute Law Amendment Act 2005 A2005-20 sch 3 pt 3.7
notified LR 12 May 2005
s 1, s 2 taken to have commenced 8 March 2005 (LA s 75 (2))
sch 3 pt 3.7 commenced 2 June 2005 (s 2 (1))
Construction Occupations Legislation Amendment Act 2005
A2005-34 sch 1 pt 1.1, amdt 1.21
notified LR 6 July 2005
s 1, s 2 commenced 6 July 2005 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.1, amdt 1.21 commenced 27 July 2005 (s 2)
Construction Occupations Legislation Amendment Act 2006
A2006-15 sch 1 pt 1.1
notified LR 6 April 2006
s 1, s 2 commenced 6 April 2006 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.1 commenced 1 September 2006 (s 2 and CN2006-19)
Asbestos Legislation Amendment Act 2006 A2006-16 sch 1 pt 1.1 (as
am by A2006-24 s 4)
notified LR 18 May 2006
s 1, s 2 commenced 18 May 2006 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.1 commenced 1 July 2006 (s 2 (1) as am by A2006-24 s 4)
Asbestos Legislation Amendment Act 2006 (No 2) A2006-24
notified LR 18 May 2006
s 1, s 2 commenced 18 May 2006 (LA s 75 (1))
remainder commenced 19 May 2006 (s 2)
Note This Act only amends the Asbestos Legislation Amendment
Act 2006 A2006-16.
Building Legislation Amendment Act 2007 A2007-26 sch 1 pt 1.1
notified LR 13 September 2007
s 1, s 2 commenced 13 September 2007 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.1 commenced 31 March 2008 (s 2 (1) and see Planning and
Development Act 2007 A2007-24, s 2 and CN2008-1)
ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Legislation Amendment
Act 2008 A2008-36 sch 1 pt 1.7
notified LR 4 September 2008
s 1, s 2 commenced 4 September 2008 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.7 commenced 2 February 2009 (s 2 (1) and see ACT Civil
and Administrative Tribunal Act 2008 A2008-35, s 2 (1) and CN2009-2)
ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Legislation Amendment
Act 2008 (No 2) A2008-37 sch 1 pt 1.14
notified LR 4 September 2008
s 1, s 2 commenced 4 September 2008 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.14 commenced 2 February 2009 (s 2 (1) and see ACT Civil
and Administrative Tribunal Act 2008 A2008-35, s 2 (1) and CN2009-2)
Statute Law Amendment Act 2009 A2009-20 sch 3 pt 3.8
notified LR 1 September 2009
s 1, s 2 commenced 1 September 2009 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.8 commenced 22 September 2009 (s 2)
Statute Law Amendment Act 2010 A2010-18 sch 1 pt 1.2
notified LR 13 May 2010
s 1, s 2 commenced 13 May 2010 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.2 commenced 3 June 2010 (s 2)
Construction Occupations Legislation (Exemption Assessment)
Amendment Act 2010 A2010-24 pt 2
notified LR 8 July 2010
pt 1 commenced 8 July 2010 (s 2 (1))
pt 2 commenced 8 July 2011 (s 2)
Construction Occupations Legislation Amendment Act 2010 (No 2)
A2010-32 pt 2
notified LR 1 September 2010
s 1, s 2 commenced 1 September 2010 (LA s 75 (1))
s 3 commenced 18 February 2011 (LA s 75AA)
pt 2 commenced 1 March 2011 (s 2 and LA s 79)
Statute Law Amendment Act 2011 A2011-3 sch 3 pt 3.5
notified LR 22 February 2011
s 1, s 2 commenced 22 February 2011 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.5 commenced 1 March 2011 (s 2)
Planning and Building Legislation Amendment Act 2011 A2011-23
pt 2
notified LR 6 July 2011
pt 1 commenced 6 July 2011 (s 2 (1))
pt 2 commenced 8 July 2011 (s 2 (2) and see Construction
Occupations Legislation (Exemption Assessment) Amendment
Act 2010 A2010-24 s 2)
Evidence (Consequential Amendments) Act 2011 A2011-48 sch 1
pt 1.6
notified LR 22 November 2011
s 1, s 2 commenced 22 November 2011 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.6 commenced 1 March 2012 (s 2 (1) and see Evidence
Act 2011 A2011-12, s 2 and CN2012-4)
Planning and Building Legislation Amendment Act 2011 (No 2)
A2011-54 pt 2
notified LR 13 December 2011
s 1, s 2 commenced 13 December 2011 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 2 commenced 1 July 2012 (s 2 and CN2012-11)
Act 2012 A2012-23 pt 2
notified LR 28 May 2012
s 1, s 2 commenced 28 May 2012 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 2 commenced 29 May 2012 (s 2)
Public Unleased Land Act 2013 A2013-3 sch 2 pt 2.1
notified LR 21 February 2013
s 1, s 2 commenced 21 February 2013 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 2 pt 2.1 commenced 1 July 2013 (s 2 and CN2013-9)
Act 2013 A2013-15 pt 2
notified LR 21 May 2013
s 1, s 2 commenced 21 May 2013 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 2 commenced 22 May 2013 (s 2)
Statute Law Amendment Act 2013 A2013-19 sch 3 pt 3.3
notified LR 24 May 2013
s 1, s 2 commenced 24 May 2013 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.3 commenced 14 June 2013 (s 2)
Construction and Energy Efficiency Legislation Amendment Act 2013
A2013-31 pt 4
notified LR 26 August 2013
s 1, s 2 commenced 26 August 2013 (LA s 75 (1))
s 9 commenced 1 September 2013 (s 2 (1))
pt 4 remainder commenced 27 August 2013 (s 2 (3))
Construction and Energy Efficiency Legislation Amendment Act 2014
A2014-2 pt 2
notified LR 5 March 2014
s 1, s 2 commenced 5 March 2014 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 2 commenced 6 March 2014 (s 2)
Act 2014 A2014-23 pt 2
notified LR 26 May 2014
s 1, s 2 commenced 26 May 2014 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 2 commenced 27 May 2014 (s 2)
Act 2014 (No 2) A2014-45 pt 2
notified LR 5 November 2014
s 1, s 2 commenced 5 November 2014 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 2 commenced 6 November 2014 (s 2)
Dangerous Substances (Asbestos Safety Reform) Legislation
Amendment Act 2014 A2014-53 pt 2
notified LR 3 December 2014
s 1, s 2 commenced 3 December 2014 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 2 commenced 1 January 2015 (s 2)
Act 2015 A2015-12 pt 2
notified LR 20 May 2015
s 1, s 2 commenced 20 May 2015 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 2 commenced 21 May 2015 (s 2)
Planning and Development (University of Canberra and Other
Leases) Legislation Amendment Act 2015 A2015-19 pt 2
notified LR 11 June 2015
s 1, s 2 commenced 11 June 2015 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 2 commenced 1 July 2015 (s 2 and CN2015-9)
Red Tape Reduction Legislation Amendment Act 2015 A2015-33
sch 1 pt 1.9
notified LR 30 September 2015
s 1, s 2 commenced 30 September 2015 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.9 commenced 14 October 2015 (s 2)
Building (Loose-fill Asbestos Eradication) Legislation Amendment
Act 2015 A2015-42 pt 2
notified LR 5 November 2015
s 1, s 2 commenced 5 November 2015 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 2 commenced 13 November 2015 (s 2 (1) and CN2015-21)
Statute Law Amendment Act 2015 (No 2) A2015-50 sch 3 pt 3.3
notified LR 25 November 2015
s 1, s 2 commenced 25 November 2015 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.3 commenced 9 December 2015 (s 2)
Red Tape Reduction Legislation Amendment Act 2016 A2016-18
sch 3 pt 3.7
notified LR 13 April 2016
s 1, s 2 commenced 13 April 2016 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.7 commenced 27 April 2016 (s 2)
Building and Construction Legislation Amendment Act 2016
A2016-44 pt 2
notified LR 19 August 2016
s 1, s 2 commenced 19 August 2016 (LA s 75 (1))
ss 17-23, s 25, s 35, s 37 commenced 19 August 2017 (s 2 (3))
pt 2 remainder commenced 20 August 2016 (s 2 (1))
Planning and Development (Lease Variation Charge Deferred
Payment Scheme) Amendment Act 2018 A2018-16 sch 1 pt 1.1
notified LR 16 May 2018
s 1, s 2 commenced 16 May 2018 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.1 commenced 17 May 2018 (s 2)
Red Tape Reduction Legislation Amendment Act 2018 A2018-33
sch 1 pt 1.2
notified LR 25 September 2018
s 1, s 2 commenced 25 September 2018 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.2 commenced 23 October 2018 (s 2 (4))
Building and Construction Legislation Amendment Act 2019
A2019-48 pt 3
notified LR 9 December 2019
s 1, s 2 commenced 9 December 2019 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 3 commenced 10 December 2019 (s 2 (1))
Land Titles (Electronic Conveyancing) Legislation Amendment
Act 2020 A2020-16 sch 1 pt 1.3
notified LR 13 May 2020
s 1, s 2 commenced 13 May 2020 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.3 commenced 1 June 2020 (s 2 and see Electronic
Conveyancing National Law (ACT) Act 2020 A2020-15 s 2)
Loose-fill Asbestos Legislation Amendment Act 2020 A2020-20 sch 1
pt 1.1
notified LR 27 May 2020
s 1, s 2 commenced 27 May 2020 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.1 commenced 1 July 2020 (s 2)
Building and Construction Legislation Amendment Act 2020
A2020-25 pt 2
notified LR 24 June 2020
s 1, s 2 commenced 24 June 2020 (LA s 75 (1))
s 4 commenced 25 June 2020 (s 2 (1))
pt 2 remainder commenced 24 June 2022 (s 2 (3))
Statute Law Amendment Act 2022 A2022-14 sch 3 pt 3.4
notified LR 10 August 2022
s 1, s 2 commenced 10 August 2022 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.4 commenced 24 August 2022 (s 2)
Professional Engineers Act 2023 A2023-8 sch 2 pt 2.1
notified LR 11 April 2023
s 1, s 2 commenced 11 April 2023 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 2 pt 2.1 commenced 6 March 2025 (s 2 (2) as am by A2023-20
pt 5 and A2024-21 pt 6)
Planning (Consequential Amendments) Act 2023 A2023-36 sch 1
pt 1.3
notified LR 29 September 2023
s 1, s 2 commenced 29 September 2023 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.3 commenced 27 November 2023 (s 2 (1) and see Planning
Act 2023 A2023-18, s 2 (2) and CN2023-10)
Building (Swimming Pool Safety) Legislation Amendment Act 2023
A2023-46 pt 2
notified LR 15 November 2023
s 1, s 2 commenced 15 November 2023 (LA s 75 (1))
s 4, ss 7-11 commenced 1 May 2024 (s 2 (1))
pt 2 remainder awaiting commencement
Building and Construction Legislation Amendment Act 2023
A2023-55 pt 3
notified LR 11 December 2023
s 1, s 2 commenced 11 December 2023 (LA s 75 (1))
s 7, s 8, s 16, ss 20-22 commenced 12 December 2023 (s 2 (4))
s 18 commenced 15 January 2024 (s 2 (3))
s 10, s 17, s 19 commenced 23 August 2024 (s 2 (1) and CN2024-5)
pt 3 remainder commenced 11 December 2024 (s 2 (5))
Property Developers Act 2024 A2024-36 sch 2 pt 2.1
notified LR 10 July 2024
s 1, s 2 commenced 10 July 2024 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 2 pt 2.1 awaiting commencement
Building and Construction Legislation Amendment Act 2025 A2025-5
pt 2
notified LR 31 March 2025
s 1, s 2 commenced 31 March 2025 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 2 commenced 1 April 2025 (s 2)
Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 A2025-29 sch 3 pt 3.10, sch 4
pt 4.17
notified LR 6 November 2025
s 1, s 2 commenced 6 November 2025 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.10, sch 4 pt 4.17 commenced 16 November 2025
(s 2 (1), (9))
Building and Construction Legislation Amendment Act 2026 A2026-2
pt 2
notified LR 16 February 2026
s 1, s 2 commenced 16 February 2026 (LA s 75 (1))
ss 4, 5, 7-28, 33-35 commenced 23 February 2026 (s 2 (1))
pt 2 remainder awaiting commencement
Commencement
s 2 om LA s 89 (4)
Meaning of building work
s 6 am A2016-44 s 38
Meaning of building
s 7 sub A2007-26 amdt 1.1
Meaning of site work
s 7A ins A2007-26 amdt 1.1
Meaning of building work
s 6 am A2015-12 s 5
Meaning of minor maintenance work
s 10A ins A2006-16 amdt 1.1
om A2007-26 amdt 1.2
Meaning of disturbs friable asbestos
s 10B ins A2006-16 amdt 1.1
Exempt buildings
s 12 am A2007-26 amdt 1.3
Exemption assessments
pt 2A hdg ins A2010-24 s 4
Purpose of exemption assessment B notices
s 13 sub A2005-34 amdt 1.1
am A2006-16 amdt 1.2, amdt 1.3
om A2007-26 amdt 1.4
ins A2010-24 s 4
Exemption assessment applications
s 14 om A2007-26 amdt 1.5
ins A2010-24 s 4
am A2011-23 s 4; A2023-36 amdt 1.7; A2025-29 amdt 4.17
Exemption assessment not required for building approval
s 14A ins A2010-24 s 4
Exemption assessments and notices
s 14B ins A2010-24 s 4
am A2011-23 s 5; ss renum R15 LA
Exemption assessment applications—request for further information
s 14C ins A2010-24 s 4
am A2016-18 amdt 3.22
Exemption assessment applications—contents of request for further
s 14D ins A2010-24 s 4
am A2013-19 amdt 3.7; A2016-18 amdt 3.23; ss renum
R34 LA
Exemption assessment applications—effect of failure to provide further
s 14E ins A2010-24 s 4
Preliminary
div 3.1 hdg om A2015-12 s 6
Application of pt 3 to building work
s 15 sub A2005-34 amdt 1.2; A2006-16 amdt 1.4
am A2007-26 amdt 1.6; A2010-24 s 5
om A2015-12 s 6
Meaning of stage in pt 3
s 16 om A2007-26 amdt 1.7
Certifiers and government certifiers
div 3.2 hdg note ins A2007-26 amdt 1.8
Definitions for div 3.2
s 17 def eligible entity ins A2007-26 amdt 1.9
def eligible person om A2007-26 amdt 1.9
def government certifier sub A2007-26 amdt 1.9
Certifier—functions
s 17A ins A2016-44 s 5
am A2023-36 amdt 1.30
Eligibility for appointment—certifiers and government certifiers
s 18 am A2007-26 amdt 1.10
Appointment of certifiers—work not begun
s 19 sub A2007-26 amdt 1.11
am A2019-48 s 6, s 7
Appointment of certifiers—work begun
s 19A ins A2007-26 amdt 1.11
am A2013-19 amdt 3.8; A2019-48 s 8, s 9
Automatic suspension
s 19B ins A2007-26 amdt 1.11
Ending suspensions
s 19C ins A2007-26 amdt 1.11
Ending appointments
s 19D ins A2007-26 amdt 1.11
Appointment of certifier after appointment ends under s 19D (1) (e)
s 19E ins A2007-26 amdt 1.11
am A2013-19 amdt 3.8
Appointment of government certifiers
s 20 am A2007-26 amdt 1.12
am A2013-19 amdt 3.8; A2025-29 amdt 4.17
Power to require building documents
s 21 sub A2007-26 amdt 1.13
Entitlement to act as certifier
s 23 am A2007-26 amdt 1.14; A2022-14 amdt 3.8
Notice of certifier’s appointment or end of appointment
s 24 sub A2007-26 amdt 1.15
Overview—div 3.3
s 25A ins A2007-26 amdt 1.16
Meaning of site work notice—div 3.3
s 25AA ins A2014-45 s 4
am A2023-36 amdt 1.8
Why are building approvals necessary?
s 25B ins A2007-26 amdt 1.16
am A2011-3 amdt 3.75
Building approvals apply to building work
s 25C ins A2007-26 amdt 1.16
Building approval applications
s 26 am A2006-16 amdt 1.5; A2010-32 s 5, s 6; A2010-24 s 6;
A2012-23 s 4; A2023-36 amdts 1.9-1.11; A2023-55 s 7; pars
renum R46 LA; A2025-29 amdt 4.17
Applications for building approval—certifier may require further information
s 26A ins A2007-26 amdt 1.17
am A2010-24 s 7; A2016-18 amdt 3.24
Contents of request for further information
s 26B ins A2007-26 amdt 1.17
am A2010-24 s 8; A2013-19 amdt 3.9; A2016-18 amdt 3.25;
ss renum R34 LA
Applications for building approval—effect of failure to provide further
s 26C ins A2007-26 amdt 1.17
Certifier not to consider certain applications
s 27 am A2007-26 amdt 1.18
Notice if building approval not issued
s 27A ins A2010-24 s 9
Issue of building approvals
s 28 am A2006-16 amdt 1.6; A2007-26 amdts 1.19-1.21; ss renum
R10 LA; A2010-24 s 10; A2014-45 s 5; A2023-36
amdts 1.12-1.14; A2025-29 amdt 4.17
Marking building approval
s 28A ins A2007-26 amdt 1.21
am A2013-19 amdt 3.10; A2014-45 s 6, s 7; pars renum
R27 LA; A2020-20 amdt 1.1; A2025-29 amdt 4.17
Approval requirements
s 29 am A2005-34 amdt 1.3, amdt 1.4; A2006-16 amdt 1.7;
A2006-15 amdt 1.1; A2007-26 amdt 1.22, amdt 1.23; pars
renum R10 LA; A2011-3 amdt 3.76; A2010-24 ss 11-13;
ss, pars renum R15 LA; A2014-45 s 8; A2015-12 s 7;
A2023-36 amdts 1.15-1.19; A2025-29 amdt 4.17
When building approvals not to be issued—general
s 30 sub A2007-26 amdt 1.24
am A2023-36 amdt 1.20, amdt 1.21; A2025-29 amdt 4.17
When building approvals not to be issued—advice on referral
s 30A ins A2007-26 amdt 1.24
Application for approval of amended plans
s 31 sub A2007-26 amdt 1.24
Amendment of approved plans
s 32 am A2007-26 amdts 1.25-1.27
Application for approved plans amendment—certifier may require further
s 32A ins A2007-26 amdt 1.28
am A2016-18 amdt 3.26
Contents of request for further information
s 32B ins A2007-26 amdt 1.28
am A2010-24 s 14; A2013-19 amdt 3.11; A2016-18 amdt 3.27;
ss renum R34 LA
Approved plans amendment—effect of failure to provide further information
s 32C ins A2007-26 amdt 1.28
Marking approval of amendment
s 33 am A2007-26 amdts 1.29-1.31; A2025-29 amdt 4.17
Land to be used in accordance with lease and development approval
s 35 sub A2007-26 amdt 1.32
Period for which approvals operate
s 36 am A2007-26 amdt 1.33, amdt 1.34; ss renum R10 LA
Requirement to give advice in relation to proposed building work
s 36A ins A2007-26 amdt 1.35
am A2015-50 amdt 3.9
Building commencement notices and building work signs
div 3.4 hdg sub A2011-54 s 4
Building commencement notice issue
s 37 am A2011-54 s 5; ss renum R18 LA; A2016-44 s 37;
Sign to be displayed for certain building work
s 37A ins A2011-54 s 6
am A2015-12 s 8
Sign to be displayed for building work in prescribed development
s 37B ins A2011-54 s 6
am A2015-12 s 9
Automatic end of building commencement notices
s 38 am A2016-44 s 37
Application for cancellation of building commencement notice
s 39 am A2025-29 amdt 4.17
Requirements for carrying out building work
s 42 am A2005-20 amdt 3.86; A2005-34 amdt 1.5; A2006-16
amdt 1.8; A2007-26 amdt 1.36; A2019-48 s 10; pars renum
R39 LA
Contravention of requirements for building work involving asbestos
s 42A ins A2004-66 amdt 1.1
am A2005-34 amdt 1.6; A2006-16 amdt 1.8, amdt 1.9;
A2009-20 amdt 3.19; A2014-2 ss 4-6; ss renum R25 LA;
A2014-53 s 4, s 5; pars renum R28 LA
Stages of building work
s 43 sub A2007-26 amdt 1.37
am A2013-31 s 9
sub A2016-44 s 6
Stage inspections
s 44 sub A2007-26 amdt 1.37
am A2013-31 s 10, s 11; A2016-44 ss 7-12;
Records of tests
s 45 am A2007-26 amdt 1.38
Certifier may request engineer’s certificate
s 47 hdg sub A2019-48 s 11
s 47 am A2014-2 ss 7-9; A2019-48 s 12; ss renum R39 LA;
A2023-8 amdts 2.1-2.3
Completion of building work
s 48 am A2007-26 amdts 1.39-1.45; ss and pars renum R10 LA;
A2013-31 s 12, s 13; A2014-2 s 10, s 11; A2019-48 s 13,
s 14; A2026-2 s 4, s 5
Complying with building code
s 49 am A2005-34 amdt 1.7
sub A2014-2 s 12
am A2019-48 s 15, s 16
Notification by certifier of contraventions of building and development
approvals—building work
s 50 sub A2007-26 amdt 1.46
am A2014-23 s 4, s 5; A2015-42 s 4; A2026-2 s 7
Notification by certifier of possible noncompliant site work
s 50A ins A2007-26 amdt 1.46
am A2010-24 s 15; ss renum R15 LA; A2023-36 amdt 1.22,
amdt 1.23, amdt 1.30
Site work without adequate development approval—people
s 50B ins A2007-26 amdt 1.46
am A2010-24 s 16; ss renum R15 LA
Site work without adequate development approval—partners
s 50C ins A2007-26 amdt 1.46
am A2010-24 s 17, s 18; ss renum R15 LA
Carrying out building work in contravention of s 42
s 51 am A2010-24 ss 19-21
sub A2014-2 s 13
Stop and other notices and demolition orders
pt 4 hdg sub A2015-42 s 5
Definitions—pt 4
s 52 sub A2015-42 s 6
def custodian ins A2015-42 s 6
sub A2023-36 amdt 1.24
def easement sub A2015-42 s 6
am A2020-16 amdt 1.7
Stop notices
s 53 am A2007-26 amdts 1.47-1.51; ss, pars renum R10 LA
Stop notices—display of sign
s 53A ins A2019-48 s 17
Building work allowed under stop notice
s 54 am A2007-26 amdt 1.52
Decision on application by other than land owner
s 57 am A2007-26 amdt 1.53
Further notices relating to stop notices
s 58 am A2023-36 amdt 1.30
Service of stop notices and further notices
s 59 am A2007-26 amdt 1.54
Stop notices register
s 59A ins A2019-48 s 18
Notice to produce survey plan etc
s 60 am A2007-26 amdt 1.55
om A2023-55 s 8
Preconditions for s 62 notice
s 61 am A2005-34 amdt 1.8; A2006-15 amdt 1.2; A2007-26
amdt 1.56; A2015-42 s 7; pars renum R32 LA
Notice to carry out building work
s 62 am A2023-36 amdt 1.30
Demolition orders—affected residential premises and eligible impacted
property
s 63A ins A2015-42 s 8
am A2020-20 amdt 1.2, amdt 1.3; A2025-29 amdt 4.17
When demolition orders not to be issued—advice on referral
s 63B ins A2015-42 s 8
Requirement to give advice in relation to proposed demolition
s 63C ins A2015-42 s 8
Demolition orders—application of pt 3
s 63D ins A2015-42 s 8
Completion of demolition work—affected residential premises and eligible
impacted property
s 63E ins A2015-42 s 8
Compliance with notices under pt 4
s 64 sub A2007-26 amdt 1.57
Application of pt 5 to building work
s 65 sub A2005-34 amdt 1.9; A2006-16 amdt 1.10
am A2007-26 amdt 1.58
om A2015-12 s 10
Meaning of prescribed requirements—div 5.1
s 66 sub A2005-34 amdt 1.10
am A2006-16 amdt 1.11
sub A2007-26 amdt 1.59
am A2014-53 s 6; A2016-44 s 13
Prescribed requirements and contraventions of s 43—div 5.1
s 66A ins A2007-26 amdt 1.59
Registrar may have regard to documents given
s 67 am A2007-26 amdt 1.60
Effect of certificates under div 5.1
s 68 am A2007-26 amdt 1.61; A2025-29 amdt 3.37
Certificates of occupancy
s 69 am A2007-26 amdt 1.62; A2013-15 s 5, s 6; A2013-31 s 14;
A2016-44 s 14, s 15, s 38; A2018-16 amdt 1.1; A2020-25 s 4;
Completion of building work involving demolition
s 70A ins A2007-26 amdt 1.63
Certificate for building work involving demolition
s 71 am A2007-26 amdt 1.64
Certificates of occupancy and use for owner-builders
s 73 am A2007-26 amdt 1.65; A2016-44 s 38
Government buildings—application for fitness certificate
s 74 am A2025-29 amdt 4.17
Decision on s 74 application
s 75 am A2007-26 amdt 1.66
Use of buildings restricted
s 77 am A2022-14 amdt 3.9
Action by registrar on unauthorised use of building etc
s 79 hdg sub A2006-16 amdt 1.12
Copies of certificates of occupancy and regularisation
s 80 am A2007-26 amdt 1.67
Safe live load plates
s 81 am A2011-3 amdt 3.77; A2025-29 amdt 4.17
Regulated swimming pools
pt 5A hdg ins A2023-46 s 4
Preliminary
div 5A.1 hdg ins A2023-46 s 4
Definitions—pt 5A
s 83 sub A2005-34 amdt 1.11; A2006-16 amdt 1.13
am A2007-26 amdt 1.68
om A2015-12 s 12
ins A2023-46 s 4
def access point ins A2023-46 s 4
def authorised person ins A2023-46 s 4
def complete exemption ins A2026-2 s 9
def compliance certificate ins A2023-46 s 4
om A2026-2 s 8
def compliance status certificate ins A2026-2 s 9
def exemption certificate ins A2023-46 s 4
def Ministerial exemption ins A2023-46 s 4
def occupier ins A2023-46 s 4
def owner ins A2023-46 s 4
def partial Ministerial exemption ins A2026-2 s 9
def safety barrier ins A2023-46 s 4
def safety standards ins A2023-46 s 4
def standing exemption ins A2023-46 s 4
Meaning of safety standards—pt 5A
s 83A ins A2023-46 s 4
Meaning of regulated swimming pool
s 83B ins A2023-46 s 4
Compliance with safety standards
div 5A.2 hdg ins A2023-46 s 4
Exemptions
sdiv 5A.2.1 hdg ins A2023-46 s 4
Standing exemption
s 83C ins A2023-46 s 4
Ministerial exemption
s 83D ins A2023-46 s 4
Variation of Ministerial exemption
s 83E ins A2023-46 s 4
Revocation of exemption
s 83F ins A2023-46 s 4
Minister may make guidelines
s 83G ins A2023-46 s 4
Guidance about obligations on owners
s 83H ins A2023-46 s 4
exp 1 May 2028 (s 83H (3))
Failure to comply with exemption certificate conditions
s 83I ins A2023-46 s 4
Failure to notify change of exemption circumstances
s 83J ins A2023-46 s 4
Compliance status certificates
sdiv 5A.2.2 hdg ins A2023-46 s 4
sub A2026-2 s 10
Application—sdiv 5A.2.2
s 83JA ins A2026-2 s 10
Compliance status certificates
s 83K hdg sub A2026-2 s 10
s 83K ins A2023-46 s 4
am A2026-2 ss 11-21
Period for which compliance status certificate in force
s 83L hdg sub A2026-2 s 22
s 83L ins A2023-46 s 4
am A2026-2 s 23, s 24
Failure to lodge compliance status certificate etc for regulated swimming
pool
s 83M hdg sub A2026-2 s 25
s 83M ins A2023-46 s 4
am A2026-2 ss 26-28; pars renum R54 LA
Swimming pool safety
div 5A.3 hdg ins A2023-46 s 4
Failure to maintain swimming pool safety barrier
s 83N ins A2023-46 s 4
Failure to close swimming pool safety barrier
s 83O ins A2023-46 s 4
Administration
div 5A.4 hdg ins A2023-46 s 4
Authorised person
s 83P ins A2023-46 s 4
am A2026-2 s 33
Identity cards
s 83Q ins A2023-46 s 4
Person pretending to be authorised person
s 83R ins A2023-46 s 4
Miscellaneous
div 5A.5 hdg ins A2023-46 s 4
Criminal liability of executive members of owners corporation
s 83S ins A2023-46 s 4
pt 6 hdg sub A2016-44 s 16
Interpretation—pt 6
div 6.1 hdg sub A2015-12 s 11
Definitions—pt 6
s 84 hdg sub A2015-12 s 13
s 84 def approved scheme am A2023-55 s 9
def builder sub A2007-26 amdt 1.69
def complying residential building work insurance sub
A2016-44 s 17
def consumer representative ins A2023-55 s 10
def insurable residential building ins A2016-44 s 18
def insurable residential building work ins A2016-44 s 18
def residential building sub A2016-44 s 19
Residential building work to which pt 6 does not apply
s 87 am A2016-44 s 20, s 21; A2025-29 amdt 3.30
Residential building work to which div 6.2 does not apply
s 87A ins A2016-44 s 22
Statutory warranties
s 88 am A2005-34 amdt 1.12; A2006-16 amdt 1.14; A2016-44 s 23
Standard conditions
div 6.2A hdg ins A2016-44 s 24
Residential building work contract to which div 6.2A does not apply
s 89A ins A2016-44 s 24
Meaning of residential building work contract—div 6.2A
s 89B ins A2016-44 s 24
Standard conditions for residential building work contract
s 89C ins A2016-44 s 24
Required documents for residential building work contract
s 89D ins A2016-44 s 24
Prohibited conditions for residential building work contract
s 89E ins A2016-44 s 24
Complying residential building work insurance
s 90 am A2010-18 amdt 1.3; A2016-44 s 37; A2023-55 s 11;
ss renum R50 LA
Claims if builder insolvent and work unfinished
s 93 am A2010-18 amdt 1.4; A2016-44 s 37
Recovery from builder
s 94 am A2022-14 amdt 3.10
Approval of fidelity fund scheme—application
s 96 am A2011-3 amdt 3.79; A2023-36 amdt 1.30
Approval of fidelity fund scheme—request for more information
s 97 am A2013-19 amdt 3.12; A2016-18 amdt 3.28, amdt 3.29;
A2023-36 amdt 1.30
Approval of fidelity fund scheme—decision on application
s 98 am A2023-36 amdt 1.30
Approval criteria for schemes
s 99 am A2011-3 amdt 3.79; A2023-55 s 13; A2025-29 amdt 4.17
Approved scheme—conditions
s 100 sub A2023-55 s 14
Approved scheme—application to change
s 101 am A2023-36 amdt 1.30
sub A2023-55 s 14
Approved scheme—decision on application to change
s 102 am A2011-3 amdt 3.79; A2023-36 amdt 1.30
sub A2023-55 s 14
Prudential standards
s 103 am A2011-3 amdt 3.79; A2025-29 amdt 4.17
Notice to trustees to comply with prudential standards
s 105 am A2023-36 amdt 1.30; A2023-55 s 20
Notice to trustees requiring information
s 106 am A2023-36 amdt 1.30; A2023-55 s 20, s 21
Suspension or cancellation of approval of approved scheme
s 107 am A2011-3 amdt 3.79; A2023-36 amdt 1.30; A2023-55 s 15,
ss 20-22; A2025-29 amdt 3.37, amdt 4.17
Cancellation of approval on application
s 108 am A2011-3 amdt 3.79; A2023-36 amdt 1.30; A2023-55 s 20,
s 21; A2025-29 amdt 4.17
Orders consequential on etc suspension or cancellation
s 109 am A2023-36 amdt 1.30; A2023-55 s 20, s 21
Address for service for trustees
s 110 am A2023-36 amdt 1.30; A2023-55 s 20
Appointment of auditor and actuary for approved scheme
s 111 am A2023-36 amdt 1.30; A2023-55 s 20
Approval of appointment of auditor or actuary
s 112 am A2015-50 amdt 3.10; A2023-36 amdt 1.30; A2023-55 s 20,
s 22
Revocation of approval of appointment of auditor or actuary
s 113 am A2023-36 amdt 1.30; A2023-55 s 20
Notification of appointment or ending of appointment of auditor or actuary
s 115 am A2023-36 amdt 1.30; A2023-55 s 20
Compliance with prudential standards by auditors and actuaries
s 116 am A2022-14 amdt 3.11
Auditor and actuary to tell Minister if scheme insolvent etc
s 117 hdg am R46 LA
s 117 am A2023-36 amdt 1.30; A2023-55 s 20; A2025-29 amdt 3.37
Giving of information to Minister by auditor or actuary etc
s 118 hdg am R46 LA
s 118 am A2023-36 amdt 1.30; A2023-55 ss 20-22
Certificates and reports required to be given to Minister
s 121 hdg am R46 LA
s 121 am A2023-36 amdt 1.30; A2023-55 s 20
Special actuary to investigate liabilities
s 122 am A2013-19 amdt 3.13; A2023-36 amdt 1.30; A2023-55 s 20,
s 21
Objection to special actuary by Minister
s 123 hdg am R46 LA
s 123 am A2023-36 amdt 1.30; A2023-55 s 20,s 21
Special actuary’s report
s 124 am A2023-36 amdt 1.30; A2023-55 s 20, s 21
Who can be appointed as special actuary
s 125 am A2023-36 amdt 1.30; A2023-55 s 20
Obligations of trustees to auditors and actuaries
s 126 am A2022-14 amdt 3.11
Protection of auditor and actuary from liability
s 127 sub A2023-55 s 16
Consumer representative
div 6.6 hdg ins A2023-55 s 17
Consumer representative—appointment
s 127AA ins A2023-55 s 17
Consumer representative—terms of reference
s 127AB ins A2023-55 s 17
Consumer representative—ending appointment
s 127AC ins A2023-55 s 17
Residential building disputes
pt 6A hdg ins A2020-25 s 5
Objects and important concepts
div 6A.1 hdg ins A2020-25 s 5
Definitions—pt 6A
s 127A ins A2020-25 s 5
def building practitioner ins A2020-25 s 5
def developer ins A2020-25 s 5
def related building activity ins A2020-25 s 5
def residential building ins A2020-25 s 5
def residential building work ins A2020-25 s 5
def residential building work contract ins A2020-25 s 5
Meaning of residential building dispute—pt 6A
s 127B ins A2020-25 s 5
Meaning of residential building matter—pt 6A
s 127C ins A2020-25 s 5
Residential building dispute resolution process—purpose
s 127D ins A2020-25 s 5
Prescription of dispute resolution processes
s 127E ins A2020-25 s 5
Residential building dispute administrator
div 6A.2 hdg ins A2020-25 s 5
Residential building dispute administrator—appointment
s 127F ins A2020-25 s 5
Dispute resolution officers
s 127G ins A2020-25 s 5
Technical building assessors
s 127H ins A2020-25 s 5
Consultants and contractors
s 127I ins A2020-25 s 5
Other arrangements for staff and facilities
s 127J ins A2020-25 s 5
Delegation by administrator
s 127K ins A2020-25 s 5
Protection from liability
s 127L ins A2020-25 s 5
Dispute resolution process
div 6A.3 hdg ins A2020-25 s 5
Referral of dispute
s 127M ins A2020-25 s 5
Lodgment of dispute
s 127N ins A2020-25 s 5
Administrator may dismiss lodgment in certain circumstances
s 127O ins A2020-25 s 5
Administrator may refer dispute in certain circumstances
s 127P ins A2020-25 s 5
Commencing dispute resolution
s 127Q ins A2020-25 s 5
Information required for dispute resolution
s 127R ins A2020-25 s 5
Record of resolution
s 127S ins A2020-25 s 5
Dispute resolution—confidentiality
s 127T ins A2020-25 s 5
Dispute resolution trust account
div 6A.4 hdg ins A2020-25 s 5
Dispute resolution trust establishment
s 127U ins A2020-25 s 5
Interest on amounts in trust account
s 127V ins A2020-25 s 5
Appointment of building inspectors
s 128 am A2016-44 s 25
Identity cards
s 129 am A2022-14 amdt 3.12
Inspection of building work and authority for required work
div 7.2 hdg ins A2016-44 s 26
Inspection of building work where no approval
s 131 am A2015-42 s 9; A2016-44 s 27; A2023-46 s 7, s 8;
pars renum R48 LA
Power to authorise required work
s 133 am A2015-42 s 10
sub A2016-44 s 28
Non-compliant buildings and building work
div 7.2A hdg ins A2019-48 s 19
Powers in relation to non-compliant buildings
s 133A ins A2019-48 s 19
Entry and seizure
div 7.3 hdg ins A2016-44 s 29
Building inspectors—entry to premises
s 134 hdg sub A2016-44 s 30
s 134 am A2006-16 amdt 1.15
Building inspectors—powers on entry
s 134A ins A2016-44 s 31
Building inspectors—power to seize things
s 134B ins A2016-44 s 31
Building inspectors—receipt for things seized
s 134C ins A2016-44 s 31
Access to things seized
s 134D ins A2016-44 s 31
Return of things seized
s 134E ins A2016-44 s 31
Search warrants
div 7.4 hdg ins A2016-44 s 31
Warrants generally
s 134F ins A2016-44 s 31
Warrants—application made other than in person
s 134G ins A2016-44 s 31
am A2018-33 amdt 1.3, amdt 1.4
Search warrants—announcement before entry
s 134H ins A2016-44 s 31
am A2022-14 amdt 3.13
Details of search warrant to be given to occupier etc
s 134I ins A2016-44 s 31
Occupier entitled to be present during search etc
s 134J ins A2016-44 s 31
Moving things to another place for examination or processing
s 134K ins A2016-44 s 31
Obstructing building inspector
s 135 om A2004-15 amdt 2.25
Building code, recognised standards etc
pt 8 hdg sub A2006-16 amdt 1.16; A2006-15 amdt 1.3; A2010-32 s 7
Building code and recognised standards
div 8.1 hdg ins A2006-16 amdt 1.16
Building code
s 136 am A2004-28 amdt 3.1; A2011-3 amdt 3.79; A2012-23 s 5;
A2013-31 ss 15-17; ss renum R23 LA; A2025-29 amdt 4.17
Regulation under s 136 (1), def building code and Legislation Act, s 47
s 136A ins A2013-31 s 18
Publication and availability of ACT Appendix
s 137 am A2009-20 amdt 3.20, amdt 3.21
sub A2013-31 s 19
am A2015-33 amdt 1.23
om A2025-5 s 5
Inspection of building code
s 138 am A2022-14 amdt 3.14
om A2025-5 s 5
Certified copies of building code
s 139 am A2008-36 amdt 1.61; A2025-5 s 6
Recognised standards
s 139A ins A2006-15 amdt 1.4
sub A2025-5 s 7
am A2025-29 amdt 3.31, amdt 3.32; pars renum R53 LA
Codes of practice and guidelines
div 8.2 hdg ins A2006-16 amdt 1.17
sub A2015-12 s 14; A2016-44 s 32
Approval of codes of practice
s 139B hdg sub A2015-12 s 15
s 139B ins A2006-16 amdt 1.17
am A2013-19 amdt 3.14, amdt 3.15; A2015-12 s 16, s 17;
A2016-44 s 33; A2025-29 amdt 4.17
Approval of guidelines
s 139BA ins A2016-44 s 34
Energy efficiency certificates
div 8.3 hdg ins A2010-32 s 8
Energy efficiency certificates
s 139C ins A2010-32 s 8
am A2023-55 s 18
Conflict of interest—building assessors
s 139D ins A2010-32 s 8
Limitation of liability for building actions
s 142 am A2007-26 amdt 1.70; A2025-29 amdt 3.37
Notification and review of decisions
pt 9A hdg ins A2008-36 amdt 1.62
Definitions—pt 9A
s 142A ins A2008-36 amdt 1.62
def decision-maker ins A2008-36 amdt 1.62
def reviewable decision ins A2008-36 amdt 1.62
Reviewable decision notices
s 142B ins A2008-36 amdt 1.62
Applications for review
s 142C ins A2008-36 amdt 1.62
Powers of ACAT
pt 9B hdg ins A2008-36 amdt 1.62
Powers of ACAT—proposed buildings etc forming part of development
s 142D ins A2008-36 amdt 1.62
Sustainability guidelines
s 143 am A2011-3 amdt 3.79; A2025-29 amdt 4.17
Giving copies of documents
s 145 am A2019-48 s 20
Review by AAT
s 146 om A2008-37 amdt 1.51
Recovery of costs of work carried out by inspector
s 147 am A2022-14 amdt 3.15
Evidentiary certificates
s 148 am A2008-36 amdt 1.63; A2011-48 amdt 1.7
Review by AAT
s 146 sub A2007-26 amdt 1.71
Recovery of costs of work carried out by inspector
s 147 am A2015-42 s 11
Legal liability for acts of registrar etc
s 149 am A2022-14 amdt 3.16
Determination of fees
s 150 am A2011-3 amdt 3.79; A2025-29 amdt 4.17
Approved forms
s 151 am A2011-3 amdt 3.79; A2025-29 amdt 4.17
Applying, adopting or incorporating documents in regulations
s 151A ins A2025-5 s 8
am A2025-29 amdt 3.33, amdt 3.34; pars renum R53 LA
Regulation-making power
s 152 am A2007-26 amdt 1.72, amdt 1.73; ss renum R10 LA;
A2010-24 s 22; A2015-12 s 18, s 19; A2025-5 s 9; ss renum
R52 LA; A2025-29 amdt 4.17
Transitional
pt 11 hdg exp 1 September 2006 (s 180)
Definitions for pt 11
s 153 exp 1 September 2006 (s 180)
Things required to be given to building controller or deputy
s 154 exp 1 September 2006 (s 180)
Application of Act to Territory building work contracted before 1 July 2001
s 155 exp 1 September 2006 (s 180)
Exempt buildings
s 156 exp 1 September 2006 (s 180)
Certifiers
s 157 exp 1 September 2006 (s 180)
Application to building work whenever happening
s 158 exp 1 September 2006 (s 180)
Application to contraventions of Act whenever happening
s 159 exp 1 September 2006 (s 180)
Requirements to do things by times
s 160 exp 1 September 2006 (s 180)
Canberra Sewerage and Water Supply Regulations
s 161 exp 1 September 2006 (s 180)
Government buildings—application for fitness certificate
s 162 exp 1 September 2006 (s 180)
Occupation and use of buildings
s 163 exp 1 September 2006 (s 180)
Meaning of builder for pt 6
s 164 exp 1 September 2006 (s 180)
Certificate of regularisation
s 164A ins as mod SL2004-46 reg 5
om as mod A2005-34 amdt 1.21
ins A2005-34 amdt 1.13
exp 1 September 2006 (s 180)
Application of s 88 (2) (b)
s 164B ins as mod SL2004-46 reg 5
om as mod A2005-34 amdt 1.21
Prudential standards
s 164C ins as mod SL2004-46 reg 5
exp 1 September 2006 (s 180)
Building inspectors and identity cards
s 165 exp 1 September 2006 (s 180)
Approved scheme
s 166 exp 1 September 2006 (s 180)
Existing auditors and actuaries
s 167 exp 1 September 2006 (s 180)
Application for approval of appointment
s 168 exp 1 September 2006 (s 180)
Giving information under s 118
s 169 exp 1 September 2006 (s 180)
Inspection powers
s 170 exp 1 September 2006 (s 180)
Previously authorised required work
s 171 exp 1 September 2006 (s 180)
Australian Capital Territory Appendix to the Building Code of Australia
s 172 am A2005-34 amdt 1.14, amdt 1.15
exp 27 July 2005 (s 172 (3))
Meaning of building work for pt 9
s 173 exp 1 September 2006 (s 180)
Limitation of liability for building actions
s 174 exp 1 September 2006 (s 180)
Evidentiary certificates—s 148 (1) (c)
s 175 exp 1 September 2006 (s 180)
Evidentiary certificates—s 148 (1) (f)
s 176 exp 1 September 2006 (s 180)
Building Regulations 2004
s 177 exp 1 September 2004 (s 177 (5))
Building (Bushfire Emergency) Regulations 2004
s 178 exp 1 September 2004 (s 178 (5))
Regulations modifying pt 11
s 179 exp 1 September 2006 (s 180)
Expiry of pt 11
s 180 exp 1 September 2006 (s 180)
Repeals
pt 12 hdg om LA s 89 (3)
Legislation repealed
s 181 om LA s 89 (3)
Transitional—Construction Occupations Legislation (Exemption
Assessment) Amendment Act 2010
pt 15 hdg ins A2010-24 s 23
Meaning of commencement day—pt 15
s 200 ins A2010-24 s 23
Transitional regulations
s 201 ins A2010-24 s 23
Expiry—pt 15
s 202 ins A2010-24 s 23
New Building Regulations
sch 1 om R1 LA
New Building (Bushfire Emergency) Regulations
sch 2 om R1 LA
dict am A2008-36 amdt 1.64; A2009-20 amdt 3.22; A2010-18
amdt 1.5; A2010-24 s 24; A2015-33 amdt 1.24;
A2020-16 amdt 1.8; A2020-25 s 6; A2023-36 amdt 1.25;
A2025-29 amdt 3.35, amdt 3.36
def access point ins A2023-46 s 9
def actuary am A2016-44 s 38
def administrator ins A2020-25 s 7
def approval criteria am A2016-44 s 38
def approved scheme am A2016-44 s 38
def asbestos ins A2014-53 s 7
def asbestos advice ins A2006-16 amdt 1.18
om A2013-19 amdt 3.16
def asbestos assessment report ins A2006-16 amdt 1.18
def asbestos code ins A2006-16 amdt 1.18
om A2015-12 s 20
def asbestos removal control plan ins A2006-16 amdt 1.18
am A2015-12 s 21
def authorised person ins A2023-46 s 9
def bonded asbestos ins A2006-16 amdt 1.18
om A2011-3 amdt 3.78
def builder am A2016-44 s 38
def building am A2016-44 s 38
def building practitioner ins A2020-25 s 7
def building-surveyor ins A2010-24 s 25
def building work am A2016-44 s 38
def certifier am A2007-26 amdt 1.74
def complete exemption ins A2026-2 s 35
def completion day am A2013-19 amdt 3.17; A2016-44 s 38
def compliance certificate ins A2023-46 s 9
om A2026-2 s 34
def compliance status certificate ins A2026-2 s 35
def complying residential building work insurance am
A2016-44 s 38
def consumer representative ins A2023-55 s 19
def cost am A2016-44 s 38
def custodian ins A2015-42 s 12
def decision-maker ins A2008-36 amdt 1.65
def demolition order ins A2015-42 s 12
def developer ins A2020-25 s 7
def development ins A2007-26 amdt 1.75
def development approval ins A2007-26 amdt 1.76
def dispute resolution officer ins A2020-25 s 7
def disturbs ins A2006-16 amdt 1.18
def easement am A2015-42 s 13
def eligible entity ins A2007-26 amdt 1.77
am A2013-19 amdt 3.18
def eligible person om A2007-26 amdt 1.77
def energy efficiency certificate ins A2010-32 s 9
def exemption-assessment ins A2010-24 s 25
def exemption-assessment B notice ins A2010-24 s 25
def exemption-assessment D notice ins A2010-24 s 25
def exemption certificate ins A2023-46 s 9
def fidelity certificate am A2016-44 s 38
def fidelity fund scheme am A2016-44 s 38
def friable asbestos ins A2006-16 amdt 1.18
sub A2014-53 s 8
def handling ins A2006-16 amdt 1.18
def information ins A2007-26 amdt 1.78
def insurable residential building ins A2016-44 s 35
def insurable residential building work ins A2016-44 s 35
def land ins A2007-26 amdt 1.79
am A2013-3 amdt 2.1; A2023-36 amdt 1.27
def Land Act om A2007-26 amdt 1.80
def land sublease ins A2015-19 s 4
sub A2023-36 amdt 1.28
def lease sub A2007-26 amdt 1.80; A2023-36 amdt 1.28
def Ministerial exemption ins A2023-46 s 9
def minor maintenance work ins A2006-16 amdt 1.18
om A2007-26 amdt 1.81
def occupier ins A2023-46 s 9
def owner sub A2007-26 amdt 1.82
am A2013-3 amdt 2.2; A2013-31 s 20; A2015-19 s 5;
A2023-36 amdt 1.29
sub A2023-46 s 10
def parcel ins A2015-19 s 6
def partial Ministerial exemption ins A2026-2 s 35
def premises ins A2006-16 amdt 1.18
def prudential standards am A2016-44 s 38
def recognised standard ins A2006-15 amdt 1.5
am A2025-5 s 10
def regulated swimming pool ins A2023-46 s 11
def related building activity ins A2020-25 s 7
def removal om A2013-19 amdt 3.19
def residential building am A2016-44 s 38
sub A2020-25 s 8
def residential building dispute ins A2020-25 s 9
def residential building matter ins A2020-25 s 9
def residential building work am A2016-44 s 38
sub A2020-25 s 10
def residential building work contract ins A2016-44 s 36
sub A2020-25 s 10
def reviewable decision ins A2008-36 amdt 1.65
def safety barrier ins A2023-46 s 11
def safety standards ins A2023-46 s 11
def site work ins A2007-26 amdt 1.83
def site work notice ins A2014-45 s 9
def special actuary am A2013-19 amdt 3.20; A2016-44 s 38
def stage sub A2007-26 amdt 1.84
def standing exemption ins A2023-46 s 11
def storey am A2016-44 s 38
def technical building assessor ins A2020-25 s 11
Earlier republications 5
Some earlier republications were not numbered. The number in column 1 refers to
the publication order.
Since 12 September 2001 every authorised republication has been published in
electronic pdf format on the ACT legislation register. A selection of authorised
republications have also been published in printed format. These republications are
marked with an asterisk (*) in column 1. Electronic and printed versions of an
authorised republication are identical.
for
1 Sept 2004
1 Sept 2004–
1 Sept 2004
A2004-66 new Act and
amendments
by A2004-15,
A2004-28 and
A2004-66
2 Sept 2004
2 Sept 2004–
8 Sept 2004
A2004-66 commenced expiry
9 Sept 2004
9 Sept 2004–
A2004-66 modifications by
SL2004-34 as
SL2004-46
2 June 2005–
A2005-20 amendments by
A2005-20
27 July 2005–
A2005-34 amendments by
A2005-34
28 July 2005–
A2005-34 commenced expiry
1 July 2006–
31 Aug 2006
A2006-24 amendments by
A2006-16 as
A2006-24
1 Sept 2006
1 Sept 2006–
1 Sept 2006
A2006-24 amendments by
A2006-15
2 Sept 2006
2 Sept 2006–
30 Mar 2008
A2006-24 commenced expiry
R10*
31 Mar 2008
31 Mar 2008–
1 Feb 2009
A2007-26 amendments by
A2007-26
for
2 Feb 2009
2 Feb 2009–
21 Sept 2009
A2008-37 amendments by
A2008-36 and
A2008-37
22 Sept 2009
22 Sept 2009–
A2009-20 amendments by
A2009-20
3 June 2010–
28 Feb 2011
A2010-18 amendments by
A2010-18
1 Mar 2011
1 Mar 2011–
A2011-3 amendments by
A2010-32 and
A2011-3
8 July 2011–
29 Feb 2012
A2011-23 amendments by
A2010-24 and
A2011-23
1 Mar 2012
1 Mar 2012–
A2011-48 amendments by
A2011-48
29 May 2012–
A2012-23 amendments by
A2012-23
1 July 2012–
A2012-23 amendments by
A2011-54
22 May 2013–
A2013-15 amendments by
A2013-15
14 June 2013–
A2013-19 amendments by
A2013-19
1 July 2013–
A2013-19 amendments by
A2013-3
9 July 2013–
26 Aug 2013
A2013-19 expiry of
transitional
provisions (pt 15)
27 Aug 2013
27 Aug 2013–
31 Aug 2013
A2013-31 amendments by
A2013-31
R24*
1 Sept 2013
1 Sept 2013–
5 Mar 2014
A2013-31 amendments by
A2013-31
6 Mar 2014
6 Mar 2014–
A2014-2 amendments by
A2014-2
Earlier republications 5
for
27 May 2014–
5 Nov 2014
A2014-23 amendments by
A2014-23
6 Nov 2014
6 Nov 2014–
31 Dec 2014
A2014-45 amendments by
A2014-45
1 Jan 2015
1 Jan 2015–
A2014-53 amendments by
A2015-53
21 May 2015–
A2015-12 amendments by
A2015-12
1 July 2015–
13 Oct 2015
A2015-19 amendments by
A2015-19
14 Oct 2015
14 Oct 2015–
12 Nov 2015
A2015-33 amendments by
A2015-33
13 Nov 2015
13 Nov 2015–
8 Dec 2015
A2015-42 amendments by
A2015-42
9 Dec 2015
9 Dec 2015–
26 Apr 2016
A2015-50 amendments by
A2015-50
27 Apr 2016
27 Apr 2016–
19 Aug 2016
A2016-18 amendments by
A2016-18
20 Aug 2016
20 Aug 2016–
17 Aug 2017
A2016-44 amendments by
A2016-44
18 Aug 2017
18 Aug 2017–
A2016-44 amendments by
A2016-44
17 May 2018–
22 Oct 2018
A2018-16 amendments by
A2018-16
23 Oct 2018
23 Oct 2018–
9 Dec 2019
A2018-33 amendments by
A2018-33
10 Dec 2019
10 Dec 2019–
A2019-48 amendments by
A2019-48
1 June 2020–
A2020-16 amendments by
A2020-16
for
25 June 2020–
A2020-25
1 July 2020–
A2020-20
24 June 2022–
23 Aug 2022
A2020-25
24 Aug 2022
24 Aug 2022–
26 Nov 2023
A2022-14 amendments by
A2022-14
27 Nov 2023
27 Nov 2023–
11 Dec 2023
A2023-36 amendments by
A2023-36
12 Dec 2023
12 Dec 2023–
14 Jan 2024
15 Jan 2024
15 Jan 2024–
30 Apr 2024
1 May 2024–
22 Aug 2024
A2023-46
23 Aug 2024
23 Aug 2024–
10 Dec 2024
11 Dec 2024
11 Dec 2024–
5 Mar 2025
6 Mar 2025
6 Mar 2025–
31 Mar 2025
A2023-8 as
A2023-20 and
A2024-21
1 Apr 2025
1 Apr 2025–
15 Nov 2025
A2025-5 amendments by
A2025-5
16 Nov 2025
16 Nov 2025–
22 Feb 2026
A2025-29 amendments by
A2025-29
Expired transitional or validating provisions 6
6 Expired transitional or validating provisions
This Act may be affected by transitional or validating provisions that have expired.
The expiry does not affect any continuing operation of the provisions (see
Legislation Act 2001, s 88 (1)).
Expired provisions are removed from the republished law when the expiry takes
effect and are listed in the amendment history using the abbreviation ‘exp’ followed
by the date of the expiry.
To find the expired provisions see the version of this Act before the expiry took
effect. The ACT legislation register has point-in-time versions of this Act.