Terms and Definitions

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Safety barrier
refers to a fence, wall, gate or screen, and includes doors, gates, windows, locks, latches, hinges and self-closing devices attached to them.
Setback
from a boundary or building, means a horizontal distance from that boundary or building.
Site coverage
means that part of an allotment which is covered by buildings, expressed as a percentage of the area of the allotment.
Spa Pool
a water-resisting structure for use by a number of people that has a facility for heating the water within it and injection air bubbles or jets of turbulent water.
Street alignment
the horizontal shape of the boundary between the road reserve and the adjourning land.
Stormwater Information
a report indicating the location of the point of discharge from an allotment either within the allotment or at the allotment boundary must be obtained in relation to an application for a building permit for the carrying out of building work that includes a stormwater drainage system.
Strip footing
a footing or rectangular cross-section, poured in a continuous horizontal strip for placement under a length of wall.
Structural reinforcement
reinforcement, including reinforcing steel and prestressing tendons, provided for crack control or to resist forces caused by in-services loading and thermal and shrinkage movements.
Structure
a construction, not necessarily roofed, which performs a function or functions requiring rigidity; such as a bridge or a mast.
Subfloor
the horizontal surface on which the underlay or floor covering is to be laid.
Swimming Pool
an artificial basin for recreational or competitive swimming and other aquatic activities such as wading, paddling, and water sports.
Swimming Pool Fencing
a childproof enclosure for private outdoor swimming pools required by legislation.