Building Control Regulations 2003
Table of Contents
Enacting Formula
Part I PRELIMINARY
1 Citation and commencement
2 Definitions
2A Geotechnical building works
3 Application
3A Insignificant building works
3B Lodgment works
Part II SUBMISSION, APPROVAL AND LODGMENT OF PLANS
4 Application for approval of plans of building works
4A Lodgment of plans for deemed approval of lodgment works
5 Plans of alterations and additions to buildings
6 Preparation of plans for approval and lodgment
6A Maximum number of qualified persons to prepare plans of lodgment works
7 Scale of plans
8 Particulars to be shown on building plans
9 Particulars to be shown on detailed structural plans and design calculations
10 Particulars to be shown on site formation plans and pile layout plans
10A Particulars to be shown in geotechnical building works plans
10B Particulars to be shown in demolition works plans
11 Particulars to be shown on civil defence shelter plans
12 Minor building works
13 Non-acceptance of application for approval of plans
14 Approval and deemed approval of plans
15 Disapproval of plans
16 Return of disapproved or withdrawn plans
17 Refund of fees
18 Requirements for deviation from approved plans
18A Requirements for deviation from lodged plans
19 Validity period of approval or deemed approval
20 Application for modification or waiver of building regulations
21 Permit to carry out structural works
Part III DUTIES OF QUALIFIED PERSONS, SITE SUPERVISORS AND BUILDERS DURING CONSTRUCTION
22 Site records
23 Submission of progress reports and certificates
23A Large and small-scale building works
24 Site supervisors
24A Duties of qualified persons regarding geotechnical building works
25 Change of builder
Part IV DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
26 Compliance with design and construction requirements
27 Acceptable solutions
28 Civil defence shelters
29 Lifts and escalators
30 Protective hoardings
31 Site investigation
32 Pre-construction survey
33 Impact assessment report
34 Measures to protect trenches and pits
34A Formation of new slope or embankment
35 Drainage of excavations
36 Protection of foundations and excavations
37 Instrumentation and monitoring results
38 Materials for construction
38A Ready-mixed concrete
38B Prohibited designs for exterior of building
39 Construction tests
40 Failure of test
41 Taking of samples for analysis
Part IVA INSTALLATION OF EXTERIOR FEATURES
41A Definitions of this Part
41B Installation of air-conditioning unit by trained air-conditioning unit installer
41C Duties of trained air-conditioning unit installer
41D Installation of window by trained window installer, etc.
41DA Replacement or reinstatement of safety barrier integrated with a window by approved window contractor, etc.
41E Duties of builder, approved window contractor and trained window installer
41F Qualifications for certification as trained air-conditioning unit installer
41G Requirements for registration as approved window contractor
41H Qualifications for certification as trained window installer
41I Revocation of registration
Part V OCCUPATION OF BUILDINGS
42 Certificate of statutory completion
43 Temporary occupation permit
44 Separation of part of building under construction
Part VI MISCELLANEOUS
45 Overloading
46 Notice as to loads
47 Power to prescribe procedures and set standards
48 Application of standards or code of practice
49 Inspection and copying of approved drawings
50 Penalty
51 Revocation and savings
FIRST SCHEDULE Insignificant building works
SECOND SCHEDULE Fees
THIRD SCHEDULE Scope of professional practice
FOURTH SCHEDULE Minor building works not requiring certificate of accredited checker
FIFTH SCHEDULE Objectives and performance requirements for the design and construction of buildings
SIXTH SCHEDULE Prohibited construction materials
SEVENTH SCHEDULE Structural supporting system for air-conditioning unit
EIGHTH SCHEDULE
NINTH SCHEDULE