45Builders

45 Builders

(1)  A builder is to ensure that he or she acts only within the area of his or her expertise and experience.

(2)  A builder who performs building work is to ensure that –

(a) a relevant permit, authorisation or notification is issued in respect of the work before it is commenced; and

(b) the work is performed in accordance with the relevant permit or authorisation and this Act; and

(c) the quality of the materials used in the work is in accordance with the relevant permit or authorisation and this Act; and

(d) the work is performed on land owned by the owner; and

(e) the work is performed in a manner that does not cause –

(i) a public health risk; or

(ii) a danger to the public; or

(iii) a nuisance to an adjoining owner; or

(iv) damage to infrastructure; and

(f) any directions under this Act in respect of the building work are complied with; and

(g) sufficient information is supplied to the owner for the owner to maintain the building in accordance with this Act.

(3)  A builder intending to perform building work under this Act must hold the relevant licence under this or any other Act, if required, to perform that work.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 250 penalty units.