B - Code Compliance

Tourist Accommodation Zone Code

occupants. Thermal performance requirements are contained in   Editor's note—refer to figure AP3-1A and figure AP3-2A      and screening are to be retained to mitigate potential
Queensland Development Code MP4.1 Sustainable Buildings.                                                                   impacts on adjoining residential uses.
Energy efficiency requirements are contained in the National
Construction Code.                                             AO21.2                                                      Transparent doors and windows are positioned to
                                                               Dwellings and visitor accommodation units established as    avoid direct lines of sight into neighbouring dwellings
                                                               part of a mixed-use development incorporate suitable        or private open spaces within 10m. Existing windows
                                                               noise attenuation measures to reduce amenity impacts        are glazed with metal balustrade handrailing along
                                                               from business or entertainment uses.                        the balcony.
                                                               AO21.3
                                                               Transparent doors and windows are designed and
                                                               located so they do not directly face transparent doors or
                                                               windows or the private open space areas of other
                                                               dwellings or accommodation units within 10 metres;
                                                               AO21.4
                                                               Where windows, balconies, terraces, verandahs or decks
                                                               overlook or have the potential to overlook the private
                                                               open space of nearby properties or view into habitable
                                                               room windows within 10 metres—
                                                               a) windows have a sill height of not less than 1.7 metres
                                                                   above finished floor level;
                                                               b) windows and other openings are permanently
                                                                   screened to a minimum height of 1.7 metres to avoid
                                                                   overlooking;
                                                               c) windows and doors use translucent glazing to
                                                                   obscure views; or
                                                               d) windows or balconies are offset by 45 degrees or
                                                                   more.

                                                               Editor's note—refer to figure AP3-1C
                                                               AO21.5
                                                               Screens, pergolas, landscaping and architectural design
                                                               of balconies are used to screen the ground floor private
                                                               open space of dwellings from separate upper-level
                                                               dwellings.
                                                               AO21.6
                                                               Permanently fixed external screening devices complement
                                                               the building's external materials and finishes and may