12Compliance of existing buildings

12 Compliance of existing buildings

A building or structure constructed, or building work, plumbing work or demolition work performed –

(a) before the commencement of this Act; and

(b) in accordance with each relevant Act in force at the time the building or structure was constructed or the work was performed –

is taken to have been constructed, or performed, in compliance with this Act and the applicable provisions of the National Construction Code.