Queensland Consolidated Regulations

QUEENSLAND BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION COMMISSION REGULATION 2018 - SCHEDULE 8

SCHEDULE 8 – Dictionary

"agency of the State" includes the following—

(a) a department;

(b) a government owned corporation;

(c) an entity established under an Act;

(d) a rail government entity under the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994 .

(a) Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business BSBSMB401;

(b) another course that the commission considers is at least equivalent to the course mentioned in paragraph (a) .

(a) a licence of a class mentioned in schedule 2 , any of parts 4 to 10; or

(b) a licence of any of the following classes mentioned in section 60 —

(i) building restricted to alterations and additions;

(ii) building restricted to external finishes;

(iii) building restricted to building removal;

(iv) building restricted to renovations, repairs and maintenance;

(v) building restricted to repairs and maintenance;

(vi) building restricted to non-structural renovations.

(a) schedule 2 , part 11 , 12 , 13 or 38 ; or

(b) schedule 2 , part 26 , section 1 (1); or

(c) schedule 2 , part 31 , section 1 (1).

(a) an Australian Standard;

(b) the Building Code of Australia;

(c) an international standard;

(d) the manufacturer’s specifications;

(e) plans or designs approved under a building development approval under the Building Act 1975 ;

(f) the Queensland Development Code.

(a) class 1 buildings; or

(b) class 10a buildings attached to class 1 buildings.

(a) an electrical mechanic licence issued under the Electrical Safety Regulation 2013 ; or

(b) an electrical contractor licence issued under the Electrical Safety Regulation 2013 , if the person to whom the licence is issued, previously held an electrical mechanic licence under that regulation.

(a) means lighting designed and constructed to show an exit or an evacuation route from a building in the event of a fire; and

(b) includes signage associated with lighting mentioned in paragraph (a) .

(a) fire detection systems; and

(b) emergency warning and intercom systems; and

(c) the inputs, outputs and controls associated with the systems mentioned in paragraphs (a) and (b) ; and

(d) fire ventilation control systems; and

(e) monitoring systems and controls for fire suppression; and

(f) smoke and heat alarm systems and devices.

(a) generally, means smoke-proof walls or walls requiring a fire-resistance level under the Building Code of Australia; but

(b) does not include—

(i) masonry brick or block walls; or

(ii) pre-cast or in situ tilt-up concrete panels; but

(c) includes fire-rated grout associated with panels mentioned in paragraph (b) (ii) .

(a) schedule 2 , any of parts 22A to 33 ; or

(b) schedule 3 ; or

(c) schedule 7A , any of parts 2 to 4 .

(a) any of the following types of systems—

(i) deluge systems;

(ii) drenchers;

(iii) pumped water mist systems;

(iv) wall wetting systems;

(v) other water-based fire sprinkler systems;

(vi) fixed foam proportioning and concentrate storage and delivery systems; and

(b) the pipework reticulation, pumps and valves associated with the systems.

(a) inspect, by visual examination, the components of the equipment to confirm—

(i) the settings and physical condition of the equipment are correct; and

(ii) the equipment is fit for purpose; and

(iii) the equipment meets its design requirements;

(b) test the equipment, by confirming—

(i) the equipment or components of the equipment are functioning correctly; and

(ii) the equipment meets its design requirements;

(c) prepare a record of the results of the inspection and testing under paragraphs (a) and (b) , other than a certificate mentioned in section 7A .

(a) do 1 or more of the following in a way that meets the design requirements for the equipment—

(i) place in position or connect the equipment so it is ready for use;

(ii) restore the equipment to its original operating specifications;

(iii) modify, or otherwise alter the performance of, the equipment;

(b) prepare an advice, report or other document, other than a certificate mentioned in section 7A , about the placement, restoration or modification under paragraph (a) .

(a) whether cover under the statutory insurance scheme is in force for residential construction work relating to the land or manufactured home; and

(b) if cover under the statutory insurance scheme is in force—whether a claim has been made under the scheme and any amount paid on the claim.

(a) do 1 or more of the following in a way that meets the design requirements for the equipment—

(i) inspect and test the equipment;

(ii) repair defective components or replace them with components substantially similar to the original working components to keep the equipment in working order according to the original specifications for the equipment;

(iii) carry out activities to prevent or minimise faults or malfunctions of the equipment;

Examples of activities for subparagraph (iii)—

• adjusting components

• cleaning, lubricating

(b) prepare an advice, report or other document, other than a certificate mentioned in section 7A , about the inspection and testing, repair or replacement or carrying out of activities under paragraph (a) .

(a) schedule 2 , part 47 , 48 , 48A or 48B ; or

(b) schedule 3A .

(a) an aqueous solution;

(b) a chemical agent;

(c) a foam solution;

(d) a gaseous agent;

(e) hypoxic air;

(f) water.

(a) no more than 4 storeys; and

(b) with a gross floor area of no more than 5,000m 2.