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Building Act 2011
Part 1Preliminary
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Part 1 — Preliminary
1. Short title 2
2. Commencement 2
3. Terms used 2
4. Term used: independent building surveyor 6
5. Term used: owner 7
6. Permit authority for a building or incidental structure 7
7. Which permit authority to receive application 8
8. Crown bound 9