07/742 SUPERSEDED Change to a Development Approval [As Published] · 132007.742.03

                                                                                          2006/2237




      a.     The building and environs should be designed to meet the requirements of the Human
             Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission “Advisory Notes on Access to Premises” and
             AS1428.2;

      b.     Applicants should be aware that a “Disability Standard on Access to Premises is being
             developed and most likely will result in changes to the Building Code of Australia;

      c.     Any services and facilities in the building complex must allow independent, dignified and
             equitable use of the services and facilities for all people.
5.    This proposal has not been assessed in relation to the spread of fire between properties /
      buildings. It is the building certifiers responsibility to assess the requirements for fire services,
      fire separation and appropriate methods of construction as part of the building works approval
      process. Referral to the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS) may be required as
      part of the Building Approval process.
6.    Fencing to the swimming pool must comply with the Queensland Building Act 1975 Part 3 (as
      amended) and Part 5 of Standard Building Regulation 1993 in all respects. Direct access from
      the dwelling to the pool enclosure is not permitted.
7.    The development should be undertaken and operated in a manner that causes no detrimental
      effect upon the amenity of the neighbourhood by reason of the creation of excessive noise,
      lighting, air-borne hazards, atmospheric pollutants (including dust or odours) nuisance or any
      other emissions in accordance with the nuisance provisions of the Environmental Protection
      Regulation 1998 or Council’s Local Law No. 12 – Control of Nuisances.
8.    In accordance with the Environmental Protection (Water) Policy 1997, all sand, silt, mud, paint,
      cement, concrete, builder’s waste or rubbish should not be permitted to enter or be placed
      where it could reasonably be expected to move into a roadside gutter, storm water drain or a
      watercourse. On the spot fines apply for such offences.
Equitable Access and Facilities
The plans for the proposed building work have NOT been assessed for compliance with the
requirements of the Building Code of Australia – Part D3 as they relate to people with disabilities.
Your attention is also directed to the fact that in addition to the requirements of the Building Code of
Australia – Part D3 as they relate to people with disabilities, one or both of the following may impact
on the proposed building work:
(a)   The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Commonwealth)
(b)   Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Queensland)
Sunshine Coast Regional Council recommends that the following matters be considered to address
equitable access and facilities in the building:
(a)   The building and environs should be designed to meet the requirements of the Human Rights
      and Equal Opportunity Commission “Advisory Notes on Access to Premises” and AS 1428.2
(b)   Applicants should be aware that a “Disability Standard on Access to premises” is currently
      being developed and most likely will impose changes on the Building Code of Australia
(c)   Any services and facilities in the building complex should allow independent, dignified and
      equitable use of the services and facilities for all people.




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