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There are a huge number of planning and building laws that HIA members need to keep up to date with. Federal, State and local council rules can all impact on your work. The information sheets in this section aim to provide short explanations of changes that may affect you and your business.

Current at: 09 January 2009
Building using other peoples plans (Nat)
Builders are often asked to provide a construction price for plans and specifications prepared by another person. It is important to remember that these plans may not be totally accurate in relation to construction details and/or material selection – no one is perfect.
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Current at: 07 October 2008
Waste water system requirements (Tas)
As a result of queries being raised by members relating to restrictions on the type of waste water management system being accepted or suggested by local Councils, the following information sheet has been prepared to provide some guidance on waste water system requirements for non serviced lots.
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Current at: 11 September 2008
Working near Telstra underground cables (Nat)
Do you every forget to check what might be underground before you start work? Do you know how to find out what’s in the ground and who owns it? This information sheet explains who to talk to and what to look out for in relation to telephone cabling.
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Current at: 11 September 2008
Building in bushfire areas (Vic)
Prior to building in a Bushfire Area, there are a number of factors you need to consider when applying for the relevant council and government permits. This information sheet provides some useful steps in determining what the design requirements for your next project will be.
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Current at: 30 July 2008
Provision and display of building permit information (Vic)
The Building Commission conducts random audits on building sites from time to time to check compliance with the provisions of the Building Act 1993 and the Building Regulations 2006. One of the areas the Building Commission have been targeting of late is in relation to provision and display of permit information.
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Current at: 04 July 2008
NSW - Transitional arrangements for development control plans samle special condition for NSW residential building contract
Under amendments to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EPA Act) and the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000 (EPA Regulation), local councils are required to introduce new requirements in respect to development control plans (DCP).
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Current at: 13 May 2008
National Water Efficiency Regulations (Nat)
This information sheet provides a simple summary of current state water efficiency regulations in place across Australia for new homes and renovations.
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Current at: 17 September 2007
Wire Balustrades Requirements BCA 2007 (Nat)
This information sheet has been prepared specifically to provide details on wire balustrades. More information on general requirements for balustrades is available in the information sheet titled “Balustrade Construction for Class 1 buildings”.
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Current at: 04 July 2007
Asbestos Identification (Nat)
There are several different types of asbestos products which may still be found in existing homes across Australia. This information sheet provides helpful information on the names of some of the products, how to identify and deal with asbestos.
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Current at: 18 May 2007
Safety Precautions when Working with Asbestos (Nat)
There are precautions you can take when removing, repairing or otherwise handling asbestos cement sheet products. This information sheet provides guidance to help you ensure you work safely with asbestos.
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Current at: 16 May 2007
Machine Grade Pine - MGP (Nat)
Machine Graded Pine (MGP) is a product which is the result of a research and development program undertaken by Pine Australia on behalf of its producer members. MGP grades have been introduced as an effective way to use the new design properties.
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Current at: 22 January 2007
Hot Water Temperature Control (Nat)
Hot-water temperature control devices come in several different forms to limit the delivery temperature of hot water to below scald temperature, which is about 50° C.
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Current at: 25 September 2006
Think before you reference Australian Standards (Nat)
There are literally hundreds of thousands of Australian Standards but only a very limited number are referenced in Victorian building legislation and/or your contract documents. HIA recommends you consider whether or not a particular standard needs to be referenced on your contract documents.
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Current at: 05 September 2006
Standards for Plumbing and Drainage Plans (ACT)
Commercial and residential plumbing plans, drainage plans, water plans and plans involving a referral authority need to be to a certain standard and show the following features before they can be certified.
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