Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

BUILDING REGULATIONS AMENDMENT (2001 NO 21) - REG 5

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20A      Exempt buildings

    (1)     The following buildings are exempt from the operation of the Act:

        (a)     bridges;

        (b)     dams;

        (c)     retaining walls which are associated with bridges, dams or roads;

        (d)     temporary buildings, other than dwelling places, erected on the site of the construction of bridges, dams or roads if the buildings are to be removed on completion of the work;

        (e)     stiles;

        (f)     mesh fences less than 3m in height;

        (g)     prefabricated bus shelters;

        (h)     prefabricated playground equipment;

              (i)     signs associated with roads;

        (j)     electricity network distribution equipment;

        (k)     reservoirs

        (l)     aqueducts;

        (m)     water and sewage treatment works;

        (n)     stormwater outfalls.

    (2)     Poles and masts are exempt from the operation of the Act if they are the property of—

        (a)     the Territory; or

        (b)     the Commonwealth; or

        (c)     a public authority of the Territory or the Commonwealth; or

        (d)     the provider of an electricity supply or telephone service.