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Building (General) Regulation 2008
36FExemption by Minister—circumstances—Act, s 83D (2)
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36F Exemption by Minister—circumstances—Act, s 83D (2)
(1) A circumstance mentioned in table 36F, column 3 is prescribed for a
regulated swimming pool mentioned in column 2.
Table 36F Exemptions by Minister
item
pool
circumstances in which pool may be exempt
from safety standard
1 a regulated swimming
(a) compliance with the safety standard is
impracticable because of—
(i) the physical nature of the
premises on which the pool is
located; or
(ii) the design or construction of
either the pool or other buildings
on the premises on which the pool
is located; and
(b) either—
(i) a barrier comparable to a safety
barrier that complies with the
safety standards is installed for
the pool (a comparable barrier);
or
(ii) evidence is provided to the
Minister as to why installation of
a comparable barrier cannot be
done
2 a regulated swimming
compliance with the safety standard would be
reasonably likely to require approval under the
Urban Forest Act 2023 to remove a protected tree
3 a regulated swimming
compliance with the safety standard would be
reasonably likely to involve conduct that would
have a significant adverse effect on the heritage
significance of a place or object registered under
the Heritage Act 2004
item
pool
circumstances in which pool may be exempt
from safety standard
4 a regulated swimming
(a) the occupier of premises on which the pool
is located is a person with disability; and
(b) safety barrier compliance with safety
standards would substantially impede the
occupier’s access to the pool; and
(c) the owner of the premises agrees to adopt
alternative safety measures (if available)
5 a regulated swimming
there are documented plans to demolish the pool
within 24 months of the application for exemption
Note The Minister may make guidelines in relation to applications for
exemptions and the granting of exemptions (see Act, s 83G).
disability—see the Discrimination Act 1991, section 5AA.
protected tree—see the Urban Forest Act 2023, section 8.
registered—see the Heritage Act 2004, section 11.