Newsflash 198
2005 |
Changes to the State Penalties Enforcement Regulation 2000. |
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Newsflash 197
19 September 2005 |
From 19 September 2005, Queensland Transport will be able to assess and condition particular development applications as a concurrence agency using the Integrated Development Assessment System (IDAS) under the Integrated Planning Act 1997. |
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Newsflash 195
8 September 2005 |
To inform local governments about recent amendments to the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2002 and, in particular, provisions that will allow local governments to decide whether or not they wish to promote greywater use in sewered areas. |
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Newsflash 193
12 August 2005 |
New measures starting from 1 March 2006 requiring that all new homes include sustainable housing measures to reduce water and energy use. |
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Newsflash 191
18 July 2005 |
Fire Safety Standard - Joint Compliance Inspections with QFRS |
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Newsflash 189
30 June 2005 |
Local governments, building certifiers and other practitioners - national regulatory trial of AccuRate software as a means of modelling the energy efficiency of house envelopes, under the Building Code of Australia. |
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Newsflash 187
17 May 2005 |
As a consequence of the Childers backpacker hostel fire in June 2000, the Fire Safety Standard was introduced for budget accommodation buildings built or approved before 1 January 1992. Owners of budget accommodation buildings must comply with the technical fire safety provisions in the Fire Safety Standard. |
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Newsflash 184
7 February 2005 |
The Building Code of Australia 2005, which commences 1 May 2005, will incorporate new energy efficiency provisions for the design and construction of Class 2 (multi-residential) and Class 3 (hotels, motels, etc) buildings and Class 4 parts of buildings (residential unit in a non-residential building). |
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Newsflash 182
16 December 2004 |
Commencement date for the next edition of the Building Code of Australia and highlight major changes. |
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Newsflash 181
16 December 2004 |
To advise local councils and private certifiers of changes to the portable long service levy on building and construction work worth $80,000 or more. |
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Newsflash 180
24 November 2004 |
Requirements of the Building Code of Australia with respect to services that penetrate building elements that are required to have a fire resistance level. |
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Newsflash 179
22 November 2004 |
On 1 November 2004, amendments to Part 22 (Child Care Centres) of the Queensland Development Code commenced. Part 22 was amended to allow developers the flexibility of proposing an alternative solution to outdoor play areas. This amendment will enhance the flexibility that was intended in the implementation of the Child Care Act 2002. |
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Newsflash 174
1 October 2004 |
From 4 October 2004, changes will take effect to the Integrated Planning Act 1997 that affect the IDAS Development Application forms. |
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Newsflash 173
21 September 2004 |
Some councils are not complying with the requirement to immediately issue an acknowledgement for receiving building approval documents from private certifiers. Amendments to the building legislation in 2003 addressed local government difficulties with the late lodgement of building approval documents by private certifiers and part payment of local government’s prescribed fee. |
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Newsflash 171
15 September 2004 |
On 9 September 2004 the Standard Building Amendment Regulation (No.2) 2004 was made to increase the size of satellite dishes that can be installed without first requiring a building permit, to a maximum diameter of 900mm. This amendment will then cater for the most commonly sold satellite dishes, being 600mm to 900mm in diameter. |
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Newsflash 170
6 September 2004 |
Clarifies recent amendments to the Australian Standard AS 3740 – 2004, Waterproofing of wet areas within residential buildings, in relation to floor wastes. The amended Standard was called up by the Building Code of Australia on 1 May 2004. |
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Newsflash 169
16 August 2004 |
Queensland Government’s proposal to amend the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2002 to allow greywater to be used for underground irrigation of gardens in sewered areas. |
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Newsflash 168
8 August 2004 |
Following the introduction of New Plumbing Laws, which commenced on 1 November 2003, the department has prepared a CD-ROM on the new laws. n.b. This CD is no longer in publication, however details can be obtained by contacting the Plumbers and Drainers Board. |
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Newsflash 167
29 July 2004 |
Questions frequently asked about in the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2002 and the Standard Plumbing and Drainage Regulation 2003. |
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Newsflash 166
27 July 2004 |
Responsibilities of private certifiers in assessing a development application when the use of the land is not clear under the planning scheme. |
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Newsflash 164
2 July 2004 |
Part 15 of the Queensland Development Code will come into effect on 1 July 2004 to coincide with the commencement of the Public Health (Infection Control for Personal Appearance Services) Act 2003, which has the objective of minimising the infection risks associated with personal appearance services. |
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Newsflash 162
14 May 2004
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Advice on recent amendments to the BCA. |
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Newsflash 155
23 February 2004 |
Building certifiers - need to ensure all mandatory information required by Part B of the Development Application form (Form 1) is provided. |
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Newsflash 153
26 November 2003 |
Amendments to the Queensland Heritage Act 1992 provide for development proposed in a heritage registered place to be assessed under the IDAS process. The following information outlines the role of building certifiers in the assessment of development applications involving building work in a Heritage Registered Place. |
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Newsflash 152
24 November 2003 |
The Department has been informed that some practitioners believe that Form 19 is a mandatory form, in that it must be lodged with local government for each application as part of site investigations undertaken by applicants and private certifiers. |
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Newsflash 151
14 November 2003 |
Form 17 Inspection of Fencing. |
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Newsflash 148
13 November 2003 |
Role of building certifiers in the assessment of development applications involving building work in an erosion prone area and/or on land completely or partly seaward of a coastal building line. |
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Newsflash 147
7 November 2003
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The Governor in Council has approved the Building Legislation Amendment Regulation
(No. 1) 2003 to complement amendments made to the Building Act 1975 and the Integrated Planning Act 1997 made under the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2002. These amendments will commence 14 November 2003. |
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Newsflash 142
1 October 2003
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Advise local governments, building certifiers, pool builders and the public that: Changes to the pool fencing laws commenced on 1 October 2003. The ability for councils to impose on-the-spot fines will commence on 1 November 2003. A Guideline for the interpretation of swimming pool fencing requirements is available on the Department’s website from 2pm on 1 October 2003. |
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Newsflash 141
12 September 2003
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Commencement on 1 September 2003, of Part 22: Child Care Centres, of the Queensland Development Code. |
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Newsflash 140
2 September 2003
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The new national standard on energy efficiency aims to create ecologically sustainable development that meets the needs of Australians today, whilst conserving our environment for the benefit of future generations. |
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Newsflash 139
2 September 2003
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Application of the Building Amendment Bill 2003 to the swimming pool fencing requirements of the Queensland Building Act 1975. |
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Newsflash 136
9 July 2003
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Stormwater design of Class 1 and Class 10 buildings for designers, architects and building certifiers. |
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Newsflash 135
25 June 2003
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Changes to the Building Code of Australia will occur when Amendment 13 is introduced. |
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Newsflash 133
2 June 2003
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Potential leaching hazard of organic carbon based petrochemicals, turps, and pesticides through polyethylene pipe water services. |
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Newsflash 131
16 May 2003
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Advice on the energy efficient housing provisions of the Building Code of Australia. |
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Newsflash 130
7 May 2003
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Advise building certifiers of the availability for comment of draft Accreditation Rules prepared by the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS). The Accreditation Rules are intended to provide the framework for AIBS to assess and certify the qualifications and experience of building surveyors. |
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Newsflash 129
25 February 2003
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Clarify issues raised by building certifiers and pool builders in relation to recent changes to the Building Act 1975 concerning swimming pool fencing. |
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Newsflash 128
6 February 2003
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Aadvice to building certifiers on changes to the Building Act 1975 as a result of the introduction of parts of the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2002 to take effect on 7 February 2003. |
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Newsflash 127
14 January 2003
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Changes to the Building Code of Australia as a result of Amendment 12 to that Act. |
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Newsflash 126
14 January 2003
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Advice to private certifiers on changes to the Building Code of Australia
Amendment 12 reference to the loading standards. |
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Newsflash 125
9 January 2003
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The Standard Building Regulation 1993 has been amended to change the accreditation process for building certifiers. The role played by the Building Surveyors and Allied Professions Accreditation Board in accreditation will now be carried out by the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors. |
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Newsflash 124
14 January 2003
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A new Plumbing and Drainage Act 2002 has been passed by Parliament. |
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Newsflash 123
9 December 2002
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To raise awareness of the Fire Ant problem that currently exists in Queensland and to encourage the support of building certifiers in assisting with the control of the movement of high risk items. |
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Newsflash 121
2 October 2002
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Changes to the Building Act 1975 and the Standard Building Regulation 1993 in relation to the assessment of Development Applications for Budget Accommodation Buildings and Residential Services Buildings. |
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Newsflash 120
26 September 2002
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In response to recent difficulties faced by private certifiers in obtaining insurance complying with the Standard Building Regulation 1993, the Government has removed the requirement for insurance to include a 10 year run-off provision and a $5,000 cap on excess for any one claim. Standard professional indemnity insurance is still mandatory under the regulation. These changes became effective on September 14, 2002. |
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Newsflash 119
30 August 2002
Attachment - building plan drawings (56 KB)
Attachment - sample owner advice (24 KB)
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Advice to local governments about deciding on written applications from owners of budget accommodation buildings seeking advice as to whether their building conforms with the Fire Safety Standard (Part 14.0 of the Queensland Development Code) for budget accommodation buildings. |
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Newsflash 118
19 August 2002
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Database recently developed for Planning and Environment Court Appeals. |
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Newsflash 117
24 July 2002
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Changes to the Standard Building Regulation 1993 requiring building certifiers to provide and the assessment manager to keep a notice of reasons when a development application involving building work has been decided using a performance based solution. |
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Newsflash 116
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To advise of recent changes to the Building Code of Australia. |
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Newsflash 115
28 June 2002
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To remind council plumbing inspectors of the legislative
requirements in regard to carrying out inspections of plumbing and drainage work. For example, inspectors need to inspect the installation of polyethylene pressure pipes below ground for water services within a private property. |
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Newsflash 114
28 June 2002
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Recent amendments to the Integrated Planning Regulation 1998. Amendments were made to schedules 1, 1A, and 2 of the
Regulation. |
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Newsflash 112
22 May 2002
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Advice regarding information that should be included in a Decision Notice, advising applicants of their appeal rights. |
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Newsflash 111
16 May 2002
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clarify the provisions of the Standard Building Regulation 1993 and the Building Code of Australia relating to the enclosure of carports. |
118 KB |
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Newsflash 110
22 April 2002
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Advice regarding the source of information about registered easements which may affect the use of land that is the subject of an application for building work approval. |
115 KB |
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Newsflash 109
17 April 2002
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Alert building certifiers to their duty of care to inspect swimming pool fencing to new swimming pools, within a reasonable period after a development permit has been issued. |
117 KB |
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Newsflash 107
28 March 2002
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The Queensland Government is a signatory to the National Competition Policy agreement with the Commonwealth Government to undertake a review of legislation which contains restrictions to competition. |
115 KB |
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Newsflash 106
28 March 2002
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Application of the setback concessions contained in section 42 of the Standard Building Regulation 1993, to swimming pools. |
117 KB |
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Newsflash 105
28 March 2002
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Requirements of the Standard Building Regulation 1993, and the Building Code of Australia, applicable to a patio roof. |
115 KB |
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Newsflash 104
28 March 2002
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Application of the setback provisions contained in section 36 of the
Standard Building Regulation 1993, to an allotment having two road boundaries. |
116 KB |
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Newsflash 103
28 March 2002
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Application of the setback concessions contained in section 41 of the Standard Building Regulation 1993, to Class 10a buildings. |
116 KB |
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Newsflash 101
21 January 2002
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The department is aware there has been some difficulty interpreting some of the advice given in a previous Newsflash dated 29 October 2001 concerning the painting of exposed slab edges used as part of the termite management system. |
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Newsflash 100
7 January 2002
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Recent changes to the Building Code of Australia. |
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