Building Regulation Advisory Notes

These advisory notes are issued to assist in the interpretation of Tasmanian building legislation and to keep the Building Industry informed of developments occurring with the Building Code of Australia and its reference documents.

Total results: 14

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No 2/2009

The purpose of this advisory note is to provide advice on the compliance of structural plywood with relevant legislation and Australian Standards.

[Size: 133.7 kb, 3 pages]


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No 1/2009

The purpose of this Advisory Note is to provide clarification to councils regarding collection of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) for building surveying services that councils may offer.

[Size: 70.4 kb, 2 pages]


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No 5/2008

Inspections of building work by engineers

[Size: 59.7 kb, 2 pages]


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No 4/2008

Advises of fire equipment installers, building surveyors, designers and associated stakeholders (including building owners) of the changes in the monitoring of fire alarms by the Tasmanian Fire Service and how the change over is to be treated under the Building Act 2000.

[Size: 53.1 kb, 1 page]


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No 3/2008

Advises of the revised Australian Standard on Wiring Rules that requires the bonding of the concrete reinforcing in wet areas to the electrical system.

[Size: 51.0 kb, 1 page]


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No 2/2008

Procedures for enforcement of the Building Act 2000 where building work has been carried out without a permit. Information for council Permit Authorities, building surveyors and building owners.

[Size: 193.4 kb, 3 pages]


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No 1/2008

Contents include starting building work and excavations without permission, using unlicensed contractors, building permits, fire safety systems, changes to indemnity insurance, permits and certificates.

[Size: 232.3 kb, 9 pages]


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No 1/2007

Building and regulation advisory note August 2007. Contents include changed requirements for owner builders, minor alterations and repairs, conditions on building permits, occupancy permits, start work notices, Building Code of Australia, installation of services and equipment in fire isolated stairways, cladding systems, Codemark.

[Size: 333.3 kb, 14 pages]


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No 3/2005

Accredited builders undertaking their own building work and their insurance requirements.

[Size: 90.2 kb, 2 pages]


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No 2/2005

Advisory notes on the standard of imported structural steel bolts, Building Act issues, AccuRate, service installations and new international fire engineering guidelines.

[Size: 247.0 kb, 8 pages]


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No 1/2005

Advisory notes on the Building Act 2000 - Places of assembly, occupancy permits and limits.

[Size: 214.4 kb, 4 pages]


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No 1/2003

Advisory notes on the Building Act 2000 and amendment bills, landslip zoning and Building Code of Australia amendments.

[Size: 165.6 kb, 6 pages]


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No 3/2002

Special issues on the Building Code of Australia energy efficiency provisions.

[Size: 346.6 kb, 6 pages]


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No 2/2002

Advisory notes on National energy measures for housing, Building Code of Australia legislative changes, Building Act 2000 implementation

[Size: 161.6 kb, 6 pages]


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