Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

BUILDING LEGISLATION AMENDMENT REGULATION 2010 (NO 1) (NO 15 OF 2010) - REG 15

insert

    (4)     In this section:

"insufficient work space"—there is insufficient work space for a person to install a barrier or insulation unless—

        (a)     there is space for the person to at least crawl along (on temporary support planks if necessary) and work in (lying flat if necessary) to safely install the barrier or insulation; and

        (b)     the space is at least 600mm wide and 600mm high, apart from any obstacles intruding into the space; and

Examples—obstacles

access hatch, truss member, beam, pier

Note     An example is part of the regulation, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).

        (c)     any obstacles intruding into the space do not reduce the dimensions of the space to less than 450mm wide and 450mm high and are reasonably negotiable by a person used to working in confined spaces; and

        (d)     the space connects to inside or outside the building directly or with the removal of not more than 1m ² of roofing, ceiling, wall or flooring.