Australian Water Act 1989: Definitions and Terminology

What is the meaning of 'setback' in the context of building regulations?

A diagonal distance from a boundary or building
A horizontal distance from a boundary or building (correct)
A distance from a boundary or building measured in degrees
A vertical distance from a boundary or building

What is the definition of a 'small second dwelling'?

A self-contained building with a gross floor area of more than 60 m2
A Class 1a building that is self-contained and has a gross floor area that is equal to or less than 60 m2 (correct)
A Class 1a building that is not self-contained
A building that is not a single Class 1 building

What is the meaning of 'site coverage' in relation to an allotment?

The total area of the allotment
The part of the allotment that is covered by buildings, expressed as a percentage of the area of the allotment (correct)
The number of buildings on the allotment
The part of the allotment that is not covered by buildings

What is a 'sewerage authority' in relation to a sewerage district under the Water Act 1989?

The Authority for that sewerage district under the Water Act 1989 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'social housing' in this context?

Housing that has the same meaning as it has in the Housing Act 1983 (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the definition of 'spa' unless otherwise stated?

A relocatable spa (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the pieces of information that a relevant building surveyor may require when submitting an application for a building permit?

A copy of the certificate of title to the allotment (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of requiring a survey plan of existing site conditions?

To identify any potential environmental hazards (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who is required to carry out the building work under the permit?

A builder who is specified under section 24B of the Act (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is required to be submitted in relation to the use of a material, product, form of construction or design?

Documentary evidence to support its use (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is evidence of ownership of the allotment required?

To confirm the owner's consent to the project (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is required to be submitted in relation to the major domestic building contract?

An extract of the contract showing the names of the parties (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the time limit for the chief officer to decide on a building permit application for a Class 1 or 10 building?

10 business days (A) Signup and view all the answers

How many business days does a reporting authority have to decide on a building permit application for a Class 1 or 10 building?

10 business days (B) Signup and view all the answers

What must an application for a building permit to construct or alter a building be accompanied by?

Any additional copies of the documents required by the building surveyor (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the time limit for the relevant building surveyor to decide on a building permit application for a Class 1 or 10 building?

10 business days (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is required to be shown in an allotment plan for a building permit to demolish or remove a building?

The location of the building in relation to the boundaries of the allotment and adjoining buildings (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the prescribed time for the purposes of clause 6A(2), (3) and (4) of Schedule 2 to the Act?

15 business days (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relevant day in the context of building permit applications?

The earlier of (b) and (c) (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is required to be provided if only a part of the building is to be demolished or removed?

Computations or other information to show that the remainder of the building will comply with the Act and these Regulations (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the information showing the position and description of certain structures?

To provide information about the protection of the building during demolition or removal (D) Signup and view all the answers

In the case of an application relating to a Class 1 or 10 building, when must the relevant building surveyor decide on the application?

Within 10 business days after the relevant day (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the application for a building permit to demolish or remove a building?

To demolish or remove an existing building (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who authorizes the Building Regulations 2018?

The Chief Parliamentary Counsel (D) Signup and view all the answers

What information must the builder display on the allotment before commencing the building work?

The building permit number and the date of issue of the permit (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of not displaying the required information on the allotment?

A fine of 10 penalty units (A) Signup and view all the answers

When must the owner notify the relevant building surveyor of a change in their postal address?

Within 14 days after the change (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the building permit number?

To identify the building work for which the permit is issued (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for ensuring the required information is displayed on the allotment?

The builder named in the building permit (A) Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the owner transfers the ownership of the building or land?

The owner must notify the relevant building surveyor within 14 days (A) Signup and view all the answers