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MINISTER FOR URBAN SERVICES
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION
QUESTION ON NOTICE NO. 801
Tuggeranong Swimming Centre - Building Code
Mr Cornwell - asked the Minister for Urban Services - In relation to the Tuggeranong Indoor Swimming Centre
(1) Why was Exemption No. 51 of 1993 under the Building Act granted to ACT
Public Works and Services Group on 6 May and gazetted in Gazette No. S100,
Monday, 7 June 1993.
(2) Why was such an exemption not applied for, if necessary, and granted before building commenced. .
(3) On what date was the Centre opened.
(4) On what dates were inspections undertaken by the Building Controller in
accordance with the regulations for the granting of an occupancy certificate.
(5) On what date was an occupancy certificate granted for the Centre.
(6) As a regular practice, at what stage of the design and construction of a building is
an exemption from Clauses of the Building Code sought, and is it permissible for
construction of a structure which does not comply with such clauses to go ahead
without an exemption.
(7) If such non-compliant construction does go ahead without an exemption, is the
builder or the owner liable to any penalty.
(8) What is the purpose of each of the clauses covered by Exemption No. 51 of 1993.
(9) Do any relate specifically to items which may affect the well-being of users of the facility daily (eg provision of sanitary fixtures) or in emergency (eg exits or smoke extraction during a fire).
(10) Specifically, what is Clause ACT D2.103.
(11) Do any parts of the structure known as the Tuggeranong Indoor Swimming Centre not comply with Clauses as listed on Exemption No. 51 of 1993; if so, which clauses and how do they not comply.
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