3Object of Act

### 3 Object of Act > The objects of this Act are to – > > > > (a) ensure that – > > > > > > > > (i) building work, plumbing work and demolition work, including the design, and maintenance of domestic, commercial and industrial buildings, meets, or exceeds, the minimum national construction standards; and > > > > > > > > > (ii) building work, plumbing work, demolition work and maintenance work do not negatively affect the health and safety of people; and > > > > > > > > > (iii) owners, building services providers, practitioners and councils comply with the requirements of this Act and the National Construction Code when performing work, or performing functions and exercising powers, under this Act; and > > > > > (b) provide for – > > > > > > > > (i) the creation of buildings that are accessible to, and contain facilities for, people with disabilities; and > > > > > > > > > (ii) the creation of energy-efficient and water-efficient, and sustainable, buildings that minimise impact on the environment; and > > > > > > > > > (iii) the legal protection of building services providers, practitioners and owners in certain circumstances in respect of work performed in accordance with this Act; and > > > > > (c) facilitate and promote cost-effective construction of buildings; and > > > > > (d) encourage an efficient, innovative and competitive building industry.