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Building Regulation 2021
Part 1 Preliminary
1 Short title This regulation may be cited as the Building Regulation 2021.
2 Commencement This regulation commences on 1 September 2021.
3 Definitions The dictionary in schedule 10 defines particular words used in this regulation.
Part 2 Declared accepted development
4 Building work declared to be accepted development for Planning Act —Act, s 21 (1) For section 21(2) of the Act— (a) the building work (accepted development (self assessable)) mentioned in schedule 1 is prescribed to the extent the building work does not include altering cladding forming part of, or attached or applied to, an external wall or another external part of a building other than the roof; and (b) the building work mentioned in schedule 2 is prescribed. (2) The building work mentioned in schedule 1 must comply with the relevant provisions within the meaning of section 21(5) of the Act.
Part 3 Matters for local laws, local planning instruments or resolutions
5 Operation of part This part prescribes, for section 32(a) and (b) of the Act— (a) the matters that a local planning instrument may designate for the BCA or QDC; and (b) the aspects of, or matters related or incidental to, building work that may be the subject of a provision, or an amendment, of— (i) a local law: or (ii) a planning scheme; or (iii) a resolution of a local government. Notes— 1 Under section 30(e) of the Act, a provision of a local law, local planning instrument or resolution about a prescribed aspect or matter is a building assessment provision. 2 For public access to maps provided for under this part see the Planning Act, section 264 and the Planning Regulation 2017, schedule 22.
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The Building Regulation 2021 (Qld) is a Queensland government regulation that outlines the requirements for building work, including declared accepted development, local laws, and design and siting standards for single detached housing. It also covers smoke alarms for domestic dwellings and swimming pool safety.
The regulation provides protections for people by setting out requirements for building work, including design and siting standards, and ensuring that smoke alarms are installed in domestic dwellings. It also provides guidance for local governments on how to manage building development and ensure public safety.
The regulation may impose compliance burdens on builders and developers, and may require additional costs for installing smoke alarms and meeting design and siting standards. It may also limit the freedom of builders and developers to design and construct buildings as they see fit.
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