sch.2-sec-oc.3Evaporative cooling units—roof mounted

sch.2-sec-oc.3 Evaporative cooling units—roof mounted

Evaporative cooling units—roof mounted

(1) Must be for residential uses only.

(2) Must be located at least 3m from each side boundary.

(3) Must not be higher than 1.8m above the highest point of the roof of the building on which it is mounted.

(4) Must be constructed or installed so that the roof remains weather proofed.

(5) Must not involve work that reduces the structural integrity of the building.

(6) Must be designed to operate—

(a) during peak time—at a noise level at or less than 5dB(A) above the ambient background noise level measured at a property boundary, or

(b) during off peak time—at a noise level that is not audible in habitable rooms of adjoining residences.

(7) If located on bush fire prone land—

(a) must be constructed of non-combustible material, and

(b) be adequately sealed or protected to prevent the entry of embers.

(8) If constructed or installed in a heritage conservation area or a draft heritage conservation area—must be located in the rear yard and must not be visible from a public road.

(9) Must not be constructed or installed on or in a heritage item.