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Monday, 28 September 2009 |
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| Council's Building Service is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the Building Act 1993 and the Building Regulations 1994. A building permit may be required before construction commences and it is recommended to check with a Building Surveyor prior to the commencement of any building works. Council no longer issues building permits for projects, thus all applicants need to consult a private building surveyor.
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| Swimming Pools and Spas | | Information describing Swimming Pool and Spa Safety Barrier Laws for Private Homes can be found on the Building Commission website.
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| Building in a Bushfire Prone Area | | The 2006/07 bushfires in Mansfield Shire clearly highlighted the importance of building and positioning your home to reduce its vulnerability to fire.
To protect individuals and your assets you are encouraged to give consideration to the fire safety features that can be incorporated into your home.
On 10 March 2009 the Victorian State Government revoked Regulation 804 and now deems the entire state of Victoria as a Bushfire Prone Area. For more information please refer to the Building Commission's Fact Sheets.
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| Wildfire Management Overlay | | Plans showing details of the proposed "Wildfire Management Overlays" to be introduced into the Planning Scheme were placed on public exhibition 28 January 2009.
While related, the Bushfire Prone Area designation impacts on the building construction whereas the Wildfire Management Overlay considers the building site and surrounding area and proposes measures to reduce or counter the impact of the fire threat and the capacity to defend a dwelling under threat. The proximity of vegetation, its type and density together with slope, access to the site and fire fighting water source are all taken into account in determining legal requirements.
Council strongly encourages all applicants to consider the voluntary inclusion of such safety features within their redevelopment.
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