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#### 116 Objections to Building Code of Australia standards
116 Objections to Building Code of Australia standards
> > (1) An applicant may lodge an objection with the consent authority or certifier that—
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> > > (a) the Building Code of Australia, as applied by a relevant provision, does not make appropriate provision for—
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> > > > (i) the building in relation to which the change of building use is sought, or
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> > > > (ii) the building to be used as an entertainment venue, or
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> > > > (iii) the building work, or
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> > > (b) compliance with a specified provision of the Building Code of Australia, as applied by a relevant provision, is unreasonable or unnecessary in the circumstances.
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> > (2) The objection must—
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> > > (a) specify the grounds of the objection, and
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> > > (b) for proposed building work—include a copy of the building work plans and specifications.
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> > (3) An objection relating to a Category 3 fire safety provision, as applied by a relevant provision, must—
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> > > (a) indicate if a similar objection has been made to the Fire Commissioner under section 111, and
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> > > (b) be accompanied by a copy of the Fire Commissioner’s determination of the objection.
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> > (4) An applicant for an application referred to in section 115(1)(a) or (b) cannot lodge an objection to a Category 1 fire safety provision, as applied by a relevant provision, if the application has already been determined by the granting of development consent.