What is the legislation governing building work in NSW?

The Home Building Act 1989 is the law that regulates the residential building industry and certain specialist work in New South Wales. The Act outlines the minimum statutory rights of homeowners, builders, and contractors.

How is home building work defined by law in NSW?

Residential building work means any work involved in constructing a dwelling, or altering or adding to a dwelling. It also includes repairing, renovating, decorating or applying protective treatment to a dwelling.

What are performance specifications in construction?

In the broadest terms, a performance specification defines the performance characteristics of the final product and links them to construction, materials, and other items under contractor control.

What are the building standards in New South Wales?

1. Architects and builders—Quality control—New South Wales. 2. Building—Quality control—New South Wales. 3. Building failures—Investigation—New South Wales. 4. Building failures—Law and legislation—New South Wales. 5. Construction industry—Quality control—New South Wales. 6. Construction industry—Standards—New South Wales. 7.

What are the requirements for building a house in NSW?

Please call for further information before purchasing. Standard NSW Housing Specification of construction requirements, including a schedule of fittings, fixtures and finishes. Bricklaying/Masonry (BCA Part 3.3) Carpentry (BCA Part 3.4)

Where can I find NTG reference for small building works?

STANDARD SPECIFICATION FOR SMALL BUILDING WORKS NTG REFERENCE TEXT – JUNE 2018 PAGE 2 INFORMATION For further information regarding this Standard Specification contact: Specification Services, Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics PO Box 61, Palmerston NT 0831 Email: [email protected]

Which is the regulatory framework for building standards in Australia?

In a hierarchy, the regulatory framework for building standards starts with the relevant Act of Parliament or Legislative Assembly, passes to regulations made under that Act, then to the BCA, to Australian Standards and other documents adopted by reference in the BCA. The NSW Guide to Standards and Tolerances 2017