6.0 Building Applications
Legislation
- Health (Treatment of Sewage and Disposal of Effluent and Liquid Waste) Regulations 1974
- Health (Skin Penetration Procedure) Regulations 1998
- Code of Practice for Skin Penetration
- Hairdressing Establishment Regulations 1972
- Health (Public Buildings) Regulations 1992
- Food Act 2008
- Food Regulations 2009
- Food Standards Code
- Building Act 2011
- Health Act (Laundries and Bathrooms) Regulations
- Health (Temporary Sanitary Conveniences) Regulations 1997
- Sewerage (Lighting, Ventilation and Construction) Regulations 1971
- Caravan Park and Camping Grounds Act 1995
- Caravan Park and Camping Grounds Regulations 1997
Resources
- Department of Health
- Department of Environment and Conservation
- Building Applications – Standard Conditions
Summary Information
Health Services assess building applications for compliance with relevant Environmental Health Legislation. Specifically, these are usually assessed where onsite effluent disposal is required or where a health premises is being established.
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