Terms and Definitions
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- BCA
- means the Building Code of Australia.
- Balcony
- an open or covered platform attached to an upper floor of a building, projecting from or recessed into the face of the wall and protected by a railing or balustrade; accessible from an adjacent room.
- Balustrade
- a series of balusters supporting a handrail or coping at the open side of a stair, ramp, elevated platform, landing, balcony, parapet, or bridge.
- Building Act 1993
- a legal enactment by a parliament which specifies the procedures to be used in the building control process, outlines the functions and composition of the controlling body or bodies, and grants power to create subordinate regulations, ordinances or by-law
- Building Appeals Board (BAB)
- is an independent statutory body established under the Building Act 1993. ‘It seeks the best possible building outcomes for the building industry and the community as a whole. It is empowered to determine any matter relating to the Building Regulation 2006 (the Regulations), the Building Code of Australia 2006 and specified provisions of the Building Act 1993 (the Act). The aim is to achieve building safety, amenity and sustainability outcomes matched to community goals.
- Building Commission
- provides industry leadership and regulates building quality. www.buildingcommission.com.au
- Building Inspections
- assists builders, contractors, and owners by ensuring that construction projects meet building regulations and codes of practice. They assess design documentation and make on-site inspections during building work, checking that proper methods and materials are used. Inspection results are reported to the building surveyor.
- Building Notices
- is the first step in the enforcement process and is a written notice requesting the owner to ‘show cause’ why certain actions should not be carried out.
- Building Order
- is the second step in the enforcement process and is a direction to carry out work to ensure a project complies with the Building Regulations.
- Building Permit
- is a written approval from a registered building surveyor certifying that your plans comply with the Building Regulations.
- Building Practitioners Board
- is an independent statutory body established under the Building Act 1993. It oversees the quality and standard of professional services in the Victorian building industry. In doing so, it administers a registration system and monitors the conduct and ability of registered building practitioners.