Building Surveyor Regulations
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According to Section 71, a permit or approval can be cancelled only in cases of negligence or misrepresentation.

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Under Division 5, the relevant building surveyor is required to provide copies of documents to the state government.

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Section 69 specifies that reasons for refusal of an application need only be given upon request.

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The register mentioned in Section 74 includes details of occupancy permits but not temporary approvals.

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According to Section 77, private building surveyors have both obligatory duties and prohibited functions.

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Under section 78A, it is permissible for an individual to accept a position as a private building surveyor, even if unregistered, provided they are actively pursuing registration.

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According to section 78B, a private building surveyor can delegate their duties to an assistant, even without explicit authorization, as long as they maintain oversight of the delegated tasks.

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Section 80A allows any building surveyor to designate themselves as a 'Designated Building Surveyor', as long as they meet certain criteria outlined by local council regulations.

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As per section 80C, a private building surveyor can transfer all or some of their functions relating to specific building work to another building surveyor without needing to inform the Authority.

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Under Section 81, termination of appointment as a building surveyor always requires the consent of the Authority, regardless of the circumstances.

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If the Authority directs the transfer of functions under section 82, the original building surveyor retains the right to oversee and co-manage the transferred functions.

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According to section 83B, the Authority can appoint any individual as a manager of a private building surveyor's business, irrespective of their professional background or qualifications.

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As delineated in section 83H, a manager appointed by the Authority possesses the power to unilaterally alter existing contracts between the private building surveyor's business and its clients.

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An approved infrastructure contributions plan carries the identical connotation as defined in Part 3AB of the Planning and Environment Act 1987.

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The Architects Registration Board of Victoria shares its definition with that found within the Architects Act 2001.

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An 'associate' is someone who exerts minimal influence over a person's business operations.

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The Victorian Building Authority was formed as per regulation 293 of the Building Act 1993.

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Automatic deemed registration corresponds to section 4(1) of the Mutual Recognition Act 1992 of the Commonwealth.

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Section 151 dictates protocols to follow when conducting routine building inspections.

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A binding resolve is one distributed under section 206E by a Local Government Representative.

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According to the Building Act 1993, the term 'building' encompasses structures and temporary buildings, but explicitly excludes tents.

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Under Section 157, the specific brand of materials used in construction is subject to building regulation disputes.

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According to the definitions provided, the State Building Surveyor has the power to issue binding determinations under section 206E.

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Section 160B primarily focuses on applications for building design determinations related to environmental sustainability.

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According to section 163, agreements made under Division 5 can only be terminated by a unanimous vote of the Building Appeals Board.

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The register maintained under section 168 includes detailed financial records of the Building Appeals Board.

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Section 169 requires all builders, regardless of registration status, to disclose past violations of building codes in any form of advertisement.

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Per Section 169D, a tradesman who subcontracts electrical work without being a registered electrical contractor is in violation.

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Section 169FA allows builders to subcontract work to unregistered individuals if the total contract value is under $5,000.

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Section 169G mandates that every registered building practitioner establish a trust fund with at least one nominee director.

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Section 170 allows a person to apply for registration as a building practitioner even if they have outstanding fines related to prior building code violations.

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If a provision outlined in subsection (2) fails to take effect before March 1, 1995, it automatically commences on that specified date.

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An 'adjoining occupier' refers exclusively to the individual residing on a property that shares a fence line with the site undergoing construction.

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An 'adjoining owner' is defined as the leaseholder of a property directly adjacent to a construction site.

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According to the Act, a 'neighbouring property' encompasses only residential zones immediately bordering the location where building activities are performed.

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The approved building manual is endorsed by the local council.

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The absence of an 'approved auditor' definition suggests that all building audits are conducted internally.

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The 'approved infrastructure contributions plan' primarily deals with the logistical aspects of construction site management.

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Changes to definitions within the Building Act 1993, such as those in section 3, are implemented without specific amendment numbers or dates.

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The Authority's ability to conduct inquiries extends to requiring further information from applicants, but only if the initial application is deemed incomplete.

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A change to information in an application must be reported to the Authority within 14 days of the change occurring.

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Nominee directors are exempt from personal probity requirements due to their indirect role in the company's operations.

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A person who has been declared bankrupt within the last 5 years is automatically considered an excluded person for building practitioner registration.

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The Authority is obligated to issue a registration card to every registered building practitioner within 5 business days of registration.

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A registered building practitioner's period of registration is indefinite, contingent upon the annual payment of fees and adherence to conduct codes.

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The Authority is legally required to permit late renewals of registration, provided the applicant pays a penalty fee equivalent to 200% of the original annual fee.

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Upon surrendering their registration, a building practitioner is entitled to a full refund of any remaining portion of their annual fee.

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A nominee director's general duty is solely to represent the interests of the corporation, superseding any personal or ethical considerations.

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The Register of Building Practitioners must include comprehensive details of any past disciplinary actions taken against a registered practitioner.

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The Authority is mandated to create a code of conduct for building practitioners; industry input is optional and non-binding.

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An endorsed building engineer is exempt from disciplinary actions outlined in Division 3 if their work is primarily advisory and lacks direct project oversight.

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If a building practitioner is deemed not to be a fit and proper person, the Authority has discretion on whether to cancel their registration based on the severity of the infraction.

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The period of suspension for a building practitioner cannot exceed 6 months, regardless of the severity or nature of the grounds for suspension.

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A building practitioner's complaint, even if malicious or unfounded, is privileged and protects the complainant from defamation lawsuits.

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Flashcards

Form of application

A document required to start the application process.

Determination of applications

The process of evaluating an application.

Form of approval

A document indicating approval.

Reasons for Refusal

Requirement to provide reasons when an Building Approval is denied.

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Private building surveyor

A building surveyor appointed independently.

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Adjoining Occupier

An occupier of a property that shares a boundary with the site where building work is being done.

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Adjoining Owner

The owner of a property that shares a boundary with the site where building work is being done.

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Adjoining Property

Land (including streets, highways, lanes, and rights of way) close enough to a construction site to be at risk of damage from the building work.

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Approved Building Manual

A manual for a building, that has been approved by the relevant building surveyor.

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Unregistered Surveyor Offence

It's an offence to accept a private building surveyor appointment if you are unregistered.

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Surveyor Delegation Restriction

Private building surveyors can't delegate functions unless authorized to do so.

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Surveyor Restrictions

These are circumstances where a private building surveyor is restricted from acting.

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Surveyor Notification Duty

Private building surveyors must inform the council about specific building matters.

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Transfer of Functions

A private building surveyor can transfer functions relating to building work to another building surveyor.

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Directed Function Transfer

The building authority can require an employee building surveyor to transfer their functions.

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Appointment Termination w/Consent

Process of ending a building surveyor appointment with the Authority's approval.

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Authority Directions

The Authority can give instructions related to building surveying matters.

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Approved infrastructure contributions plan

Has the same meaning as in Part 3AB of the Planning and Environment Act 1987.

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Architects Registration Board of Victoria

Has the same meaning as in the Architects Act 1991.

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Associate (of a person)

A person who exercises significant influence over another person's business.

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Authority

The Victorian Building Authority established under section 193.

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Automatic deemed registration

Has the same meaning as in section 4(1) of the Mutual Recognition Act 1992 of the Commonwealth

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Binding determination

A determination issued under section 206E by the State Building Surveyor.

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Building

Includes structure, temporary building.

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Disputes about inspections

Deals with disagreements about inspections related to building work.

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Emergency protection work disputes

Addresses disputes concerning emergency protection work on properties.

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Surveys of adjoining property disputes

Concerns disagreements about surveys of adjoining properties.

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Cost of supervising protection work

Covers disputes related to the cost of supervising protection work.

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Building permit levy disputes

Deals with disagreements about the building permit levy.

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Application and effect of building regulations

Addresses how building regulations are applied and their effect.

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Party walls

Relates to disagreements concerning shared walls between properties.

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Restriction for Certain Builders as Head Builders

A registered builder cannot act as head builder, in certain cases.

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Unregistered Building Work Offence

It's an offence to perform building work without registration

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Who may apply for registration?

Governs who is eligible to apply for registration as a building practitioner.

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Application for Registration

A general form to formally begin the registration process.

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Proof of Insurance

Evidence confirming that the applicant has active insurance coverage.

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Authority Inquiries

The authority responsible has the power to investigate information provided, or request more details.

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Consent to Disclosure

Giving permission to share your personal details.

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Registration

The process of verifying the registration to be compliant.

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Registration Requirements - Bodies Corporate

Mandatory to prove you are a registered company entity.

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Registration Requirements - Nominee Directors

Additional considerations for directors put forward.

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Personal Probity

Considerations to determine honesty, integrity and good reputation.

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Financial Probity

Considerations to confirm financial stability and capability.

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Excluded Persons

Individuals ineligible for registration due to past misconduct.

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Certificate of Registration

A document issued to show you are registered.

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Registration Card

Document showing registration details.

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Conditions on Registration

Rules to meet to maintain current registration.

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Period of Registration

How long your registration is valid for.

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Annual Fee

Pay money annually to keep registration going.

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Study Notes

  • The study notes cover various sections and divisions of a building act, focusing on permits, private building surveyors, dispute resolution, building practitioner registration, and associated regulations.

Form of Application

  • Section 66 concerns the application process, but specific details are not provided.

Determination of Applications

  • Section 67 relates to how applications are determined.

Form of Approval

  • Section 68 concerns the format of approvals.

Reasons for Refusal

  • Section 69 states reasons must be provided if an application is refused.

Amendment of Permit or Approval

  • Section 70 allows for permits or approvals to be amended.

Cancellation Due to Fraud

  • Section 71 allows for permits or approvals to be cancelled if there is fraud or misrepresentation.

Cancellation of Occupancy Permit

  • Section 72 concerns the cancellation of occupancy permits on grounds other than fraud.

Copies of Documents to Council

  • Section 73 requires relevant building surveyors to provide copies of documents to the council.

Register of Occupancy Permits

  • Section 74 mandates a register of occupancy permits and temporary approvals.

Keeping of Records

  • Section 75 concerns record-keeping requirements.

Functions of Private Building Surveyor

  • Section 76 concerns the functions of private building surveyors.

Additional Functions

  • Section 77 lists additional functions of private building surveyors.

Appointment of Private Building Surveyor

  • Section 78 specifies when a private building surveyor may be appointed.

Offence for Unregistered Surveyor

  • Section 78A makes it an offence to accept an appointment as a private building surveyor if unregistered.

Delegation of Functions

  • Section 78B prohibits private building surveyors from delegating functions unless authorized.

Circumstances Where Surveyor May Not Act

  • Section 79 outlines circumstances in which a private building surveyor may not act.

Notification to Council

  • Section 80 requires private building surveyors to notify the council.

Designated Building Surveyors

  • Section 80A discusses designated building surveyors.

Duties of Designated Building Surveyors

  • Section 80B outlines the duties of designated building surveyors.

Transfer of Functions

  • Section 80C allows a private building surveyor to transfer functions relating to building work to another building surveyor.

Authority to Direct Transfer

  • Section 80D allows the Authority to direct the transfer of functions of an employee building surveyor.

Termination of Appointment

  • Section 81 covers the termination of appointment with the consent of the Authority.

Directions of Authority

  • Section 82 concerns directions by the Authority.

Effect of Transfer of Functions

  • Section 83 describes the effect of transferring functions.

Definition of Manager

  • Section 83A defines "manager."

Appointment of Manager

  • Section 83B concerns the appointment of a manager.

Who May Be Appointed

  • Section 83C specifies who may be appointed as a manager.

Terms of Appointment

  • Section 83D concerns the terms of appointment for a manager.

Conditions on Appointment

  • Section 83E outlines conditions on the appointment of a manager.

Notice of Appointment

  • Section 83F concerns the notice of appointment of a manager.

Effect of Notice

  • Section 83G describes the effect of serving a notice of appointment.

Powers of Manager

  • Section 83H outlines the powers of a manager.

Powers of Entry

  • Section 83I grants powers of entry.

Disputes About Inspections

  • Section 150 addresses disputes about inspections.

Emergency Protection Work

  • Section 151 concerns emergency protection work.

Insurance

  • Section 152 relates to insurance.

Surveys of Adjoining Property

  • Section 153 concerns surveys of adjoining property.

Cost of Supervising Protection Work

  • Section 154 specifies who pays the cost of supervising protection work.

Other Disputes

  • Section 155 covers other disputes between owners and adjoining owners.

Disputes About Building Permit Levy

  • Section 156 addresses disputes about the building permit levy.

Application of Building Regulations

  • Section 157 discusses the application and effect of building regulations.

Party Walls

  • Section 158 concerns party walls.

Compensation for Protection Work

  • Section 159 addresses compensation for protection work.

Modification of Building Regulations

  • Section 160 allows for the modification of building code.

Determination for Building Design

  • Section 160A concerns applications for determination in respect of building design.

Modification for Disability Access

  • Section 160B allows for applications for modification of building regulations relating to access for persons with disabilities.

General Powers

  • Section 161 outlines general powers.

Special Powers

  • Section 162 grants special powers for modifying regulations.

Agreements

  • Section 163 concerns agreements.

Termination and Variation of Agreements

  • Section 164 concerns the termination and variation of agreements.

Lodging and Recording of Agreements

  • Section 165 outlines how agreements are lodged and recorded.

Building Appeals Board

  • Section 166 concerns the establishment and membership of the Building Appeals Board.

Register

  • Section 168 concerns the register.

Representation in Relation to Registration

  • Section 169 prohibits misrepresentation regarding building practitioner registration.

Restrictions for Certain Builders

  • Section 169AA states certain registered builders must not act as head builders.

Representation Regarding Domestic Building Work

  • Section 169A prohibits misrepresentation related to domestic building work.

Representation as Building Surveyor

  • Section 169B prohibits misrepresentation regarding work as a building surveyor.

Representation as Building Inspector

  • Section 169C prohibits misrepresentation regarding work as a building inspector.

Unregistered Building Practitioner

  • Section 169D makes it an offense to carry out building work as a practitioner unless registered.

Unregistered Work Offense

  • Section 169EA makes it an offense to carry out certain types of building work unless registered or licensed.

Exemption from Offense

  • Section 169EB allows the Authority to grant exemptions from offenses against section 169EA(1).

Major Domestic Building Contract

  • Section 169F makes it an offense to carry out domestic building work under a major domestic building contract.

Unregistered Subcontractor

  • Section 169FA makes it an offense to engage an unregistered subcontractor.

Directing Unregistered Work

  • Section 169FB makes it an offense to direct or require a person to carry out certain building work.

Nominee Director

  • Section 169G requires a building practitioner body corporate to have at least one nominee director.

Advertisements by Practitioners

  • Section 169H concerns advertisements or written statements by registered building practitioners.

Advertisements by Partnerships

  • Section 169I concerns advertisements or written statements by partnerships.

Exception for Certain Organizations

  • Section 169J provides an exception for certain organizations.

Unregistered Engineers

  • Section 169K outlines offenses for unregistered engineers.

Who May Apply

  • Section 170 specifies who may apply for registration.

Application for Registration

  • Section 170A concerns the general application process for registration.

Proof of Insurance

  • Section 170AB requires proof of insurance for persons intending to rely on automatic deemed registration.

Authority Inquiries

  • Section 170B allows the Authority to conduct inquiries and require further information.
  • Section 170C concerns consent to the disclosure of information.

Change to Information

  • Section 170D requires notification of changes to information in an application.

Registration

  • Section 171 concerns the registration process.

Requirements for Bodies Corporate

  • Section 171A outlines additional requirements for registration for bodies corporate.

Requirements for Nominee Directors

  • Section 171B outlines additional requirements for nominee directors.

Requirements for Partnerships

  • Section 171C outlines additional requirements for applicants who are members of a partnership.

Personal Probity

  • Section 171D outlines personal probity requirements.

Financial Probity

  • Section 171E outlines financial probity requirements.

Excluded Persons

  • Section 171F identifies excluded persons.

Certificate of Registration

  • Section 171G concerns the issue of a certificate of registration.

Registration Card

  • Section 171GA concerns the issue of a registration card.

Conditions on Registration

  • Section 171H allows for conditions to be placed on registration.

Period of Registration

  • Section 171I specifies the period of registration.

Replacement Documents

  • Section 171J concerns the issue of replacement certificates of registration or registration cards.

Annual Fee, Insurance, Training Plan

  • Section 172 concerns the annual fee, proof of insurance, and training plan report.

Renewal of Registration

  • Section 173 concerns the renewal of registration.

Late Renewals

  • Section 173A allows the Authority to permit late renewals.

Surrender of Registration

  • Section 173B concerns the surrender of registration.

Duty of Nominee Director

  • Section 174 outlines the general duty of a nominee director.

Definitions

  • Section 175AA provides definitions.

The Register

  • Section 175 concerns the Register of Building Practitioners.

Time for Inclusion

  • Section 175A specifies the time for including information in the Register of Building Practitioners.

Providing Information

  • Section 175AB requires registered building practitioners to provide information to the Authority for the Register.

Changes to Information

  • Section 175B concerns changes to information on the Register of Building Practitioners.

Nominee Director Changes

  • Section 175C requires the Authority to be advised of nominee director changes.

Publication of Information

  • Section 175D concerns the publication of information on the Register of Building Practitioners.

Return of Certificate

  • Section 176 requires the certificate of registration to be returned to the Authority in certain situations.

Production of Certificate

  • Section 176A requires registered building practitioners or endorsed building engineers to produce their certificate of registration for inspection.

Approval of Codes of Conduct

  • Section 177 allows the Authority to approve codes of conduct for building practitioners.

Code Prepared by Authority

  • Section 177A allows for a code of conduct to be prepared by the Authority or industry.

Publication of Code

  • Section 177B requires the code of conduct to be published.

Commencement of Code

  • Section 177C concerns the commencement of the code of conduct.

Compliance with Code

  • Section 177D requires building practitioners to comply with the approved code of conduct.

Application to Engineers

  • Section 177E specifies that the Division applies to endorsed building engineers.

Disciplinary Action Defined

  • Section 178 defines "disciplinary action."

Application to Suspended Practitioners

  • Section 178A states that the Division applies to suspended practitioners.

Grounds for Disciplinary Action

  • Section 179 outlines grounds for disciplinary action.

Conduct of Body Corporate

  • Section 179A states conduct of a body corporate or partnership can be considered conduct of a building practitioner director or partner.

Mandatory Cancellation

  • Section 179B mandates cancellation of registration if a practitioner is not a fit and proper person.

Grounds for Immediate Suspension

  • Section 180 outlines grounds for immediate suspension.

Immediate Suspension

  • Section 180A concerns immediate suspension of registration.

Period of Suspension

  • Section 180B specifies the period of suspension.

Period of Grace

  • Section 180C provides a period of grace where a director dies, resigns, or is removed/disqualified.

Ability to Practise

  • Section 181 concerns the ability to practise.

Revocation of Suspension

  • Section 181A concerns the revocation of suspension.

Show Cause Notice

  • Section 182 concerns the show cause notice process.

Representations About Notice

  • Section 182A concerns representations about a show cause notice.

Decision About Action

  • Section 182B deals with decisions on whether to take disciplinary action.

Ending Process Without Action

  • Section 182C concerns ending the show cause process without further action.

Action by Authority

  • Section 182D allows disciplinary or other action by the Authority on giving of an undertaking.

Action After Notice

  • Section 182E concerns taking disciplinary action after a show cause notice.

Notice of Decisions

  • Section 183 concerns notice of decisions.

Practitioner to Give Notice

  • Section 183A requires a building practitioner to give notice in certain situations.

Complaint Privileged

  • Section 183B states that a complaint is privileged.

Consequences of Suspension

  • Section 183C outlines the consequences of suspension of registration.

Revocation of Suspension

  • Section 183D concerns the revocation of suspension.

Authority May Recover Penalties

  • Section 183E states the Authority may recover penalties.

Definitions

  • Section 184 provides definitions.

Application to Engineers

  • Section 184A specifies that the Division applies to endorsed building engineers.

Applying for Internal Review

  • Section 185 concerns applying for internal review.

Who May Conduct Review?

  • Section 185A specifies who may conduct an internal review.

Adjoining Occupier

  • An adjoining occupier is defined as an occupier of an adjoining property.

Adjoining Owner

  • An adjoining owner is defined as the owner of an adjoining property.

Adjoining Property

  • An adjoining property includes land and structures near a site where building work is carried out, posing a risk of significant damage from the building work.

Automatic Deemed Registration

  • Automatic deemed registration aligns with section 4(1) of the Commonwealth's Mutual Recognition Act 1992.

Binding Determination

  • A binding determination is issued by the State Building Surveyor under section 206E.

Building (Definition)

  • A building includes a structure and a temporary building.

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