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What is Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991?
The Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991 (QBCC Act) regulates the building industry by: Ensuring the maintenance of proper standards. Achieving a reasonable balance between the interests of building contractors and consumers. Providing remedies for defective building work.
What are two roles of the Queensland Building and Construction Commission QBCC )?
The QBCC supports the growing Queensland community by providing information, advice and regulation to ensure the maintenance of proper building standards and remedies for defective building work.
What are the two primary pieces of legislation for building in Queensland?
Chapter 14 QUEENSLAND. In Queensland the primary pieces of legislation regulating the building industry are the: Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991 (Qld) (QBCC Act) Queensland Building and Construction Commission Regulation 2018 (Qld) (QBCC Regulation);
What is the legislation in QLD that sets out a builder’s warranties in relation to workmanship?
Part 3 of The QBCC Act 1991 (Qld) (‘the Act’) sets out statutory warranties. The warranties mentioned in Part 3 Division 2 are part of every regulated contract.
What is building work under the QBCC act?
“Building work” is also defined to include the provision of sewerage or drainage in connection with a building and any site work (including construction of retaining structures) related to work of that kind.
What does the QBCC do?
The QBCC supports Queensland’s building and construction industry — one of the state’s most important sectors.
What are the two roles of the QBCC?
The QBCC helps to ensure maintenance of proper building standards and remedies for defective building work.
How long is a builder liable for his work in Queensland?
If your contract is for a new build or major renovation you should have a defects liability period of 6 or 12 months in your contract. If you notice a non-structural defect within this period, you must first notify your contractor and try to resolve the issue with them.
What counts as building work?
The building regulations 2010 define ‘building work’ as: The erection or extension of a building. The provision or extension of a controlled service or fitting in or in connection with a building. The material alteration of a building, or a controlled service or fitting, as mentioned in paragraph.
What does QBCC stand for?
QBCC (Queensland Building and Construction Commission)
What are Acts and regulations?
Acts are also known as Statutes. Regulations are made under the authority of an Act. They set out the administrative detail that will operate under an act of Parliament. The regulations may be referred to as statutory rules or statutory instruments.
Is a roof leak a structural defect?
Beyond the defects liability period, the builder is only liable for rectification of “major building defects”, which are structural defects, significant material faults or faults that affect the livability of the house. These defects are such things as major cracks, roof leaks, electrical faults or plumbing faults.
What are my rights with tradesmen?
You’re legally entitled to either: ask them to fix the problem – if they provided you with goods as well as the service, (eg they bought the shower and fitted it) get a refund and stop them doing any more work – if they just provided the service (eg you bought the shower and they fitted it)
What does a QBCC licence do?
Responsible for the building quality control You do need a QBCC licence as an employee if you become responsible for: overseeing and directing the building work i.e. supervising the work. ensuring the work is of a competent standard, i.e. free of defects. ensuring the work complies with the plans and specifications.