- Building Work
In Victoria, Section 3 of the Victorian Building Act 1993 defines building work as “work for or in connection with the construction, demolition or removal of a building;”
For the purposes of defining building work we also need to consider the term "construct" or "construction" which is also defined in the Act in relation to a building to include the following;
- build, re-build, erect or re-erect the building; and
- repair the building; and
- make alterations to the building; and
- enlarge or extend the building; and
- place or relocate the building on land;
Schedule 3
The definition of building work also has some exclusions covered in Schedule 3 of the Regulations.
In relation to fire protection systems and equipment and essential safety measures the following items of Schedule 3 might apply;
Item | Description of building or building work exempted from building permit and occupancy permit | Building regulations that building or building work exempted from |
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3 |
Repair, renewal or maintenance of a part of an existing building, if the building work—
|
All Parts |
4 |
Alterations to a building, if the building work—
|
Parts 3 to 19 |
18 |
A relocatable building that is a movable unit within the meaning of the Housing Act 1983 that is constructed for a community service and is to be used or intended to be used to provide temporary accommodation on a non-profit basis if—
|
|
19 |
A relocatable building used as a school or TAFE institute within the meaning of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 if—
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Please consult the Relevant Building Surveyor for specific expert advice in relation to building work.