2014-02-25 Planning & Organisation Committee Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA   25 FEBRUARY 2014




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PLANNING & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                            25 FEBRUARY 2014
                                                                           Delegation No: 2014-20
        (i)       approve the use of a building for residential purposes':
        (j)       give a building certificate of classification if built before the 30 April 1998;
        (k)       give a show cause notice to a building certifier;
        (I)       consider any representations made under the show cause notice;
        (m)       apply to the QCAT* to start a disciplinary proceeding against a building certifier,
                  and
        (n)       notify the Queensland Building Services Authority (BSA) with regards to an
                  application to QCAT.
2.      To exercise the powers of the Council under the Act with respect to building works under
        section 65, section 87, section 92(2) and section 93(1).
3.      To exercise the following powers of the Council under the Act with respect to budget
        accommodation buildings, including without limitation the authority to:
        (a)       consult with any other entity;
       (b)        grant an application for a longer period of conformity with the fire safety standard
                  with or without conditions;
        (c)       refuse an application; for a longer period of conformity with the fire safety
                  standard;
        (d)       on written application® from the owner, decide and give notice if the building
                  conforms with the fire safety standard; and
        (e)       inspect budget accommodation buildings.
 4.     To exercise the powers of the Council under the Act with respect to residential care
        buildings including without limitation the authority to approve an application with or without
        conditions, for a later day to obtain a fire safety certificate or certificate of classification.
 5.     To exercise the following powers of the Council under the Act with respect to pool safety
        standards, including without limitation the authority to:
        (a)       determine all applications in respect of exemption from complying with swimming
                  pool fencing standards (with or without conditions);
       (b)        give a show cause notice about revoking an existing exemption;
        (c)       consider representations made under a show cause notice and give a further
                  notice* to the applicant;
        (d)       make copy of exemption available for inspection and purchase;
        (e)       as owner of adjoining land, the authority to exercise the powers under the Act
                  relating to pool barriers along the common boundary under section 245XG(1),
                  245XN(2), 245XS(1), 245XS(3) and 245XV(2);

 * Other than a class 1,2,3 or 4 building for residential purposes
 ? Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal
 3 Within 20 business days after receiving the application.
 * Revocation Notice
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