Queensland Building and Construction Commission Regulation 2003

1Short title

This regulation may be cited as the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Regulation 2003 .

s 1 amd 2013 SL No. 224 s 22

2Commencement

This regulation commences on 1 September 2003.

3Dictionary

The dictionary in schedule 3 defines particular words used in this regulation.

4Number of storeys of a building

For deciding the number of storeys of a building, the lowest storey is not counted if it consists mainly of a car park.

5Work that is not building work

(1)For the Act, schedule 2, definition building work, work stated in schedule 1AA is not building work.

(2)To remove any doubt, it is declared that subsection (1) does not cease to apply to any work stated in schedule 1AA merely because the work is carried out in combination with other work stated in schedule 1AA.

s 5 amd 2004 SL No. 122 s 3; 2005 SL No. 308 s 67; 2006 SL No. 33 s 3; 2006 SL No. 227 s 69; 2006 SL No. 277 s 4; 2007 SL No. 303 s 4; 2008 SL No. 283 s 377 sch 17; 2008 SL No. 307 s 3; 2008 SL No. 347 s 4; 2009 SL No. 70 s 4; 2009 SL No. 243 s 8; 2009 SL No. 280 s 119; 2010 SL No. 320 s 3; 2011 SL No. 240 s 817; 2012 SL No. 103 s 47; 2012 SL No. 166 s 3; 2013 Act No. 19 s 120 sch 1

sub 2013 SL No. 224 s 23

6Licensed builder—Act, sch 2, definition licensed builder

For the Act, schedule 2, definition licensed builder, a person is a licensed builder if the person is the holder of a builder contractor’s licence.

s 6 amd 2004 SL No. 122 s 4

6BMeaning of categories applying to licences

(1)A reference in schedule 1 to a particular category applying to a licence is a reference to the category of that name that applies under a financial requirements policy.

(2)In this section—

financial requirements policy means a policy of the board, about financial requirements for licensing, that is—

(a)approved by regulation under section 19 of the Act; or

(b)continued in force under schedule 1, section 26 of the Act.

s 6B ins 2006 SL No. 93 s 8

amd 2013 SL No. 224 s 24

8Scope of work for a licence—incidental work of another class

(1)This section applies if, for a licence class under schedule 2 (the relevant class), the scope of work for the class includes incidental work of another class.

(2)A licensee under the relevant class may carry out, or engage another person to carry out, building work with a total value of $3300 or less—

(a)that is within the scope of work under a licence class other than the relevant class; and

(b)that is incidental to building work being carried out under the relevant class; and

(c)that is—

(i)for work for which an occupational licence or a fire protection licence is required—carried out by a licensee who holds a licence to carry out the work; or

(ii)otherwise—carried out by the licensee or a licensee who holds a licence to carry out the work.

(3)To remove any doubt, a licensee under the relevant class may do the following—

(a)personally carry out work mentioned in subsection (2) (c) (ii);

(b)engage a person who holds an appropriate licence to carry out work mentioned in subsection (2) (c) (i) or (ii).

s 8 amd 2009 SL No. 243 s 9

9Definitions for div 2

In this division—

associated building work see section 12.

primary building work see section 11.

related roofed building means a building, other than a residence, that—

(a)has a roof that is designed to be—

(i)part of the structure of the building; and

(ii)impervious to water or wind; and

(b)is on the site of a residence or proposed residence, or proposed to be on the site of a residence or proposed residence; and

(c)is used, or proposed to be used, for a purpose related to the use of the residence, or proposed residence.

Example of related roofed building—

a private garage, shed, carport, toilet building or change room on, or proposed to be placed on, the site of an existing or proposed residence

residence means a building or part of a building fixed to land and designed to be used for residential purposes, whether or not it is part of commercial or industrial premises, but does not include the following—

(a)a boat, caravan, manufactured home, motor vehicle, tent, trailer, train or another similar thing;

(b)a building designed as a temporary building, including, for example, a demountable building.

s 9 amd 2004 SL No. 176 s 9

10Classification as residential construction work

For the Act, schedule 2, definition residential construction work, the following is classified as residential construction work—

(a)primary building work;

(b)associated building work.

11Meaning of primary building work

(1)Subject to subsection (3), for section 10 (a), building work mentioned in subsection (2) is primary building work if it is—

(a)carried out by a building contractor; and

(b)for a residence or a related roofed building; and

(c)of a value of more than $3300.

(2)For subsection (1), the following is the building work—

(a)construction of the residence or related roofed building;

(b)building work that affects the structural performance of the residence or related roofed building;

(c)building work for relocation or replacement of a roof, wall, internal partition, floor or foundation;

(d)building work for replacement or refitting of fixtures or fittings in a bathroom or kitchen in the residence or related roofed building;

(e)building work for an unenclosed, elevated platform or verandah, including a deck, attached to a residence;

(f)building work that increases the covered floor area of the residence or related roofed building;

(g)building work for installation or repair of the primary water supply to, or sewerage or drainage for, the residence or related roofed building.

(3)The following is not primary building work, but may be associated building work—

(a)fencing;

(b)landscaping;

(c)painting;

(d)installation, renovation, repair or replacement of any of the following—

(i)airconditioning;

(ii)driveways or paths;

(iii)units for heating water regardless of the source of energy for heating, and including units for heating swimming pools;

(iv)refrigeration;

(v)roller shades and shutter screens;

(vi)security doors and grills;

(vii)solar power units and associated electrical components;

(viii)swimming pools, or spas that are not part of a bathroom;

(ix)water tanks that are not part of a primary water supply for the residence or related roofed building.

s 11 amd 2007 SL No. 303 s 7; 2013 SL No. 224 s 25

12Meaning of associated building work

(1)For section 10 (b), associated building work is the following building work that is not primary building work, but is other building work carried out under a contract that includes primary building work (the other building work)—

(a)if the primary building work under the contract is for a residence, other building work for anything on the site of the residence, but only if the other building work is for residential purposes;

(b)if the primary building work is for a related roofed building, other building work on the site of the residence or proposed residence for which the related roofed building is to be used, but only if the other building work is for residential purposes.

(2)Despite section 5, work mentioned in schedule 1AA, section 2, 20, 21, 26, 29, 30, 32, 36 or 40 is building work that is associated building work if it is other building work.

s 12 amd 2013 SL No. 224 s 26

13Building work that is not classified as residential construction work

(1)Each of the following is not classified as residential construction work—

(a)building work on, or on the site of, a building or proposed building that is or forms part of any of the following—

(i)a multiple dwelling of more than 3 storeys;

(ii)a backpacker’s accommodation, boarding house, caravan park, guest house, holiday accommodation, hostel, hotel, lodging house or motel;

(iii)a correctional centre, lockup, prison, reformatory or watch-house;

(iv)a hospital, nursing home or other health care building;

(v)an orphanage or children’s home;

(vi)a retirement village under the Retirement Villages Act 1999 ;

(vii)an educational institution;

(viii)group accommodation for persons with a physical or mental disability;

(ix)commercial or industrial premises, if the building or proposed building—

(A)also serves the commercial or industrial purpose carried on at the commercial or industrial premises; and

(B)is the only residential unit in the premises;

Example of subparagraph (ix)(B)—

a caretaker’s flat on industrial premises constructed for a caretaker responsible for the care or security of the premises or goods on the industrial premises

(b)building work carried out by a building contractor for a person who is the holder of an owner-builder permit covering the work;

(c)loading, unloading or transporting a building that, if it were fixed to land, could be a residence, or a related roofed building, regardless of whether the transport is within the boundaries of land where the building is located or otherwise;

(d)off-site prefabrication of the whole of a building that could be a residence, or a related roofed building, whether or not the building is in its final form or in parts;

(e)loading, unloading or transporting a completed prefabricated building that could be a residence or a related roofed building, whether the building is transported whole or in parts, regardless of whether the transport is within the boundaries of land where the building is prefabricated, or to be located, or otherwise;

Example of a building transported in parts—

A building is too large to be transported as a completed unit, and is transported on 3 trucks, then joined together on the land where it is to be used.

(f)building work in a residential park.

(2)In this section—

completed prefabricated building includes a prefabricated building—

(a)that has not been placed on land where it is to be used; or

(b)to which services have not been connected, including, for example, electricity or plumbing and drainage.

residential park see the Manufactured Homes (Residential Parks) Act 2003 , section 12.

s 13 amd 2006 SL No. 33 s 4; 2007 SL No. 303 s 8; 2008 SL No. 347 s 5; 2014 SL No. 309 s 4

14Classes of contractor’s licence—Act, s 30 (2)

Contractors’ licences are divided into the classes specified in schedule 2.

s 14 amd 2006 SL No. 227 s 70

sub 2007 SL No. 303 s 9

14AClasses of nominee supervisor’s licence—Act, s 30A (3)

Nominee supervisors’ licences are divided into the classes specified in schedule 2.

s 14A ins 2007 SL No. 303 s 9

14BClasses of site supervisor’s licence—Act, s 30B (3)

Site supervisors’ licences are divided into the classes specified in schedule 2 other than the classes specified in parts 21 to 30B.

s 14B ins 2007 SL No. 303 s 9

amd 2008 SL No. 347 s 6

14CClasses of fire protection occupational licence—Act, s 30C (3)

Fire protection occupational licences are divided into the classes specified in schedule 2A.

s 14C ins 2008 SL No. 347 s 7

15Qualifications and experience for contractor’s licence—Act, s 31

(1)For section 31 (1) (b) of the Act, the qualifications and experience in relation to a licence are the qualifications and experience stated in schedule 2 for the relevant class of licence.

(2)Also, for a class of licence other than a class mentioned in schedule 2, parts 18, 19, 21 to 30B, 33 and 52, a combination of any 2 or more of the following is a qualification for the class if the commission is satisfied the combination is at least equivalent to the required competency for the class—

(a)successful completion of an apprenticeship;

(b)a recognition certificate;

(c)a qualification or statement of attainment of required competency for any class of licence mentioned in schedule 2;

(d)a written statement issued by an approved authority that the individual has the required competency for the class of licence.

(3)In this section—

recognition certificate means a recognition certificate, issued under the repealed Vocational Education, Training and Employment Act 2000 , that has not been cancelled.

required competency, for a class of licence, means units of competency approved by the commission as the minimum technical requirements for the class.

statement of attainment means a VET statement of attainment under the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011 (Cwlth).

s 15 amd 2008 SL No. 347 s 8; 2012 SL No. 103 s 48; 2013 SL No. 224 s 27; 2016 SL No. 5 s 21

16Requirements for nominee supervisor’s licence—Act, s 32 (1) (a)

For section 32 (1) (a) of the Act, the qualifications, managerial qualifications, if any, and experience for a nominee supervisor’s licence are the technical qualifications, managerial qualifications, if any, and experience stated in schedule 2 for the relevant class of licence.

s 16 sub 2007 SL No. 303 s 10

amd 2009 SL No. 70 s 5

16ARequirements for site supervisor’s licence—Act, s 32AA (1) (a)

For section 32AA (1) (a) of the Act, the qualifications for a site supervisor’s licence are the technical qualifications stated in schedule 2 for the relevant class of licence.

s 16A ins 2007 SL No. 303 s 10

16BRequirements for fire protection occupational licence—Act, s 32AB

For section 32AB (1) (a) of the Act, the qualifications for a fire protection occupational licence are the technical qualifications stated in schedule 2A for the relevant class of licence.

s 16B ins 2008 SL No. 347 s 9

17Application for a licence—Act, s 33

(1)For section 33 (1) (a) of the Act, an application for a licence must—

(a)be made to the commission; and

(b)be accompanied by—

(i)for an application for a contractor’s or nominee supervisor’s licence—the documentary evidence, satisfactory to the commission, of the applicant’s identity, qualifications and experience; and

(ii)for an application for a site supervisor’s licence—the documentary evidence, satisfactory to the commission, of the applicant’s identity, and qualifications; and

(iii)for an application for a contractor’s licence—the documentary evidence required by the financial requirements stated in the board’s policies; and

(iv)the licence application fee and licence fee specified in schedule 1.

(2)An applicant or, if the applicant is a company, an officer of the company must, at the request of the commission—

(a)attend an interview with an officer of the commission to answer questions and provide information about the application; and

(b)provide the commission with any further evidence it reasonably requires to decide the application.

(3)If the applicant (or the officer) does not, without a reasonable excuse, attend an interview or provide evidence required under this section, the commission may reject the application on that ground.

(4) Subsection (5) applies to an application if—

(a)the applicant is a company; and

(b)the commission is satisfied the company’s main object is to conduct training for persons to undertake building work.

(5)Payment of the application fee and the licence fee for the application is waived.

s 17 amd 2007 SL No. 303 s 11; 2008 SL No. 347 s 10; 2013 SL No. 224 s 28; 2016 SL No. 5 s 22

17AWhen site supervisor’s and fire protection occupational licences are to be renewed—Act, s 37 (2) (b)

For section 37 (2) (b) of the Act, the period prescribed is 3 years.

s 17A ins 2008 SL No. 347 s 11

18Applications for renewal of licence—Act, s 37B (2)

(1)For section 37B (2) of the Act, the licence fee for a renewal of a licence must be paid on or before 4.30p.m. on the day on which the licence is due to expire.

(2)Payment of the licence fee for a renewal of a licence is waived if—

(a)the licensee is a company; and

(b)the commission is satisfied the company’s main object is to conduct training for persons to undertake building work.

s 18 sub 2007 SL No. 303 s 12

amd 2008 SL No. 347 s 12 (2); 2013 SL No. 224 s 29

19Refund of licence fee

(1)The commission may refund the unexpired part of the licence fee paid by a licensee if—

(a)the licensee surrenders the licence before the expiry day for the licence; or

(b)the licensee dies during the licence period.

(2)The unexpired part is the amount worked out using the formula—

where—

LF means the licence fee paid by the licensee, whether for a 1-year or a 3-year period.

WM means the whole months before the expiry date for the licence.

Y means the number of years for which the licence was renewed.

(3)For subsection (2), a whole month means a month beginning on the day of the calendar month on which the licence was issued and ending on the day before the corresponding day of the next calendar month.

Examples of a whole month—

Example 1

for a licence issued on 1 September in a year—a month beginning on the first day of any month and ending on the last day of that month

Example 2

for a licence issued on 7 March in a year—a month beginning on the seventh day of any month and ending on the sixth day of the next month

s 19 amd 2008 SL No. 347 s 13; 2013 SL No. 224 s 30

21Prescribed course—Act, s 43D, definition owner-builder course

For section 43D of the Act, definition owner-builder course, the course prescribed is the Course in Preparation for Owner Builder Permit 39219QLD or a course the commission considers is at least equivalent to that course.

s 21 sub 2007 SL No. 303 s 14

amd 2012 SL No. 103 s 49; 2013 SL No. 224 s 31

21AExceptional circumstances for granting application for permit—Act, s 44B (4) (a)

For the Act, section 44B (4) (a), the following are exceptional circumstances—

(a)the work to be carried out would help an applicant who is suffering from a serious medical condition;

(b)the work to be carried out would help a person who is living with the applicant and suffering from a serious medical condition;

(c)the work to be carried out would help an applicant who is suffering severe financial hardship;

(d)the work to be carried out would help a person who is living with the applicant and suffering severe financial hardship.

s 21A ins 2009 SL No. 243 s 10

22Warnings—Act, s 47

(1)The notice to be given to a prospective purchaser of land under section 47 (1) of the Act must—

(a)state that building work detailed in the notice has been carried out under an owner-builder permit by a person named in the notice; and

(b)contain a warning in the following terms—
‘WARNING—THE BUILDING WORK TO WHICH THIS NOTICE RELATES IS NOT COVERED BY INSURANCE UNDER THE QUEENSLAND BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION COMMISSION ACT 1991.’.

(2)The notice must be given in duplicate, and the purchaser must sign 1 copy of the notice and return it to the vendor on or before signing the contract.

s 22 amd 2013 SL No. 224 s 32

24Calculation of premium—single detached dwelling

The insurance premium payable by a licensed contractor for proposed residential construction work for, or on the site of, a single detached dwelling must be calculated on—

(a)if the work is to be carried out under a contract—the contract price for the work; or

(b)otherwise—the value of the work.

25Calculation of premium—1 or more multiple dwellings

The insurance premium payable by a licensed contractor for proposed residential construction work for, or on the site of, 1 or more multiple dwellings must be calculated on—

(a)if the work is to be carried out under a contract and a notional price for the work applies, for each residential unit, the notional price of the work for the unit; or

(b)if the work is to be carried out under a contract and a notional price for the work does not apply, the contract price for work for the unit; or

(c)otherwise—the value of the work for the unit.

26When notional price applies

(1)A notional price for proposed residential construction work for a residential unit in a multiple dwelling applies if—

(a)all the work under the relevant contract is residential construction work consisting of—

(i)construction of a multiple dwelling; or

(ii)work carried out on more than 1 residential unit of a multiple dwelling; or

(b)the work under the relevant contract consists of residential construction work and other building work.

(2)If subsection (1) (a) applies, the notional price for each residential unit is the amount worked out using the formula—

(3)If subsection (1) (b) applies, the notional price for each residential unit is the amount worked out using the formula—

(4)In this section—

exclusive floor space means the area of floor space, other than for car accommodation, covered by a roof and designed to be occupied only by a person.

REFS means the exclusive floor space of the residential construction work under the relevant contract.

RU means—

(a)for construction of a multiple dwelling—the number of residential units in the multiple dwelling; or

(b)otherwise—the number of residential units for which residential construction work is to be carried out.

TCP means the total contract price for all building work under the relevant contract.

TEFS means the total exclusive floor space under the relevant contract.

27Insurance information statement

The commission must, on written application by the owner of land, or a prospective purchaser of land, and payment of the insurance information statement fee stated in schedule 1, give the owner or prospective purchaser an insurance information statement about the land.

s 27 amd 2013 SL No. 224 s 33

pt 5A (ss 27AA–27AB) ins 2015 SL No. 29 s 8

27AADemerit offence—Act, s 67AR

For section 67AR of the Act, each of the following is a demerit offence—

(a)an offence against a provision of the Act stated in schedule 2AA, column 1;

(b)a contravention of a requirement imposed under a provision of the Act stated in schedule 2AA, column 1.

pt 5A (ss 27AA–27AB) ins 2015 SL No. 29 s 8

27ABDemerit points—Act, s 67AW (2) (a)

For section 67AW (2) (a) of the Act, the number of points allocated to a demerit offence is the number stated opposite the offence in schedule 2AA, column 2.

pt 5A (ss 27AA–27AB) ins 2015 SL No. 29 s 8

pt 5B (ss 27AC–27AE) ins 2015 SL No. 29 s 8

27ACLevel 2 amount—Act, sch 1B, s 7

For the Act, schedule 1B, section 7 (2), definition level 2 amount, the prescribed amount is $20,000.

pt 5B (ss 27AC–27AE) ins 2015 SL No. 29 s 8

27ADBuilding that is not a home—Act, sch 1B, s 9

For schedule 1B, section 9 (2) of the Act, each of the following is declared not to be a home—

(a)premises not intended to be used for permanent habitation;

(b)a guesthouse, hostel or similar establishment;

(c)a motel, residential club, residential hotel, residential part of a licensed premises or a serviced apartment;

(d)a hospital, nursing home, aged care home, hostel or retirement village;

(e)residential premises associated with a hospital or educational institution;

(f)residential premises specifically set aside as a place at which specialised care services are supplied to children or disabled persons residing at the place;

(g)a prison or similar establishment;

(h)a caravan.

pt 5B (ss 27AC–27AE) ins 2015 SL No. 29 s 8

27AEPublication of consumer building guide—Act, sch 1B, s 46

For schedule 1B, section 46 (1) of the Act, the commission must publish the consumer building guide on the commission’s website.

Editor’s note

The commission’s website is at <www.qbcc.qld.gov.au>.

pt 5B (ss 27AC–27AE) ins 2015 SL No. 29 s 8

27AFire protection work—Act, s 42C (2)

(1)For section 42C (2) (a) of the Act, the fire protection work mentioned in schedule 2B, column 1 is prescribed.

(2)For section 42C (2) (b) of the Act, the technical qualifications mentioned in schedule 2B, column 2 are prescribed for the corresponding fire protection work mentioned in schedule 2B, column 1.

s 27A ins 2008 SL No. 347 s 14

28Signs to be exhibited—Act, s 52

For section 52 of the Act, a sign must—

(a)be made of weatherproof materials; and

(b)have a surface area of at least 0.5m²; and

(c)be printed in letters at least 5cm high and placed in a way that can be easily read from the nearest street alignment.

29Advertisements—Act, s 54

For section 54 (c) of the Act, the information to be included in an advertisement under section 54 (a) and (b) of the Act must—

(a)if written—be easily read; or

(b)if spoken—be no less audible and clear than other spoken material contained in the advertisement.

30Notification of nominee—Act, s 55

(1)The notice required by section 55 of the Act must be in writing and must contain the following information—

(a)the name under which the company is licensed;

(b)the licence number and class of licence held by the company;

(c)the full name, address and licence number of the former nominee;

(d)the date on which the former nominee ceased to be a nominee of the company;

(e)in the case of a change of nominee—

(i)the full name, address and licence number of the new nominee; and

(ii)the date on which the new nominee became the nominee of the company.

(2)The notice must also contain the name of a director of the company or an officer authorised by the company to give the notice, and be signed by the director or officer.

31Partnerships—Act, s 56

(1)For section 56 (1) (c) of the Act, an advertisement must, in addition to the name under which the licensed contractor is licensed, state that the contractor is licensed under the Act, and the contractor’s licence number.

(2)The name, the statement about being licensed and the licence number must—

(a)if written—be able to be easily read; or

(b)if spoken—be no less audible and clear than other spoken material contained in the advertisement.

32Warning that contract is a construction management trade contract—Act, s 67V

(1)For section 67V (2) of the Act, the following form of warning is prescribed—‘APPROVED WARNING UNDER SECTION 67V OF THE QUEENSLAND BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION COMMISSION ACT 1991 This contract is a construction management trade contract, not a subcontract.You should be aware that, unlike a subcontract, under this contract the contracting party responsible for making payments to you (whether directly to you, or through the construction manager identified in this contract) is not required to demonstrate financial capacity to undertake the project under the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991 or any other legislation.You should make your own enquiries to satisfy yourself that the contracting party responsible for making payments to you under this contract has the financial capacity to fulfil its financial obligations to you.’.

(2)The warning in subsection (1) must be—

(a)on the first page of the contract; and

(b)in bold type of at least 12 point font size.

s 32 amd 2013 SL No. 224 s 34

33Particulars in register—Act, s 99 (2) (e)

(1)For section 99 (2) (e) of the Act, the particulars are the following—

(a)for a licensee who holds a licence that authorises the licensee to carry out residential construction work—

(i)the value of residential construction work carried out by the licensee other than work carried out as a subcontractor; and

(ii)the number of projects involving residential construction work for which the licensee has carried out, or agreed to carry out, building work as a licensee; and

(iii)if the licensee is a company—the full name and business address of the nominee and each director and secretary of the company;

(b)the licensee’s current allowable annual turnover category;

(c)if the licensee is a company and the nominee, a licensed director or a licensed secretary of the company is, or within the last 10 years was, a nominee, a licensed director or a licensed secretary of another company (the other company) that was a licensee at the relevant time—the name of the other company.

(2)If a nominee, director or secretary mentioned in subsection (1) (a) (iii) does not have a business address, the register must instead contain the residential address of each nominee, director and secretary.

(3)In this section—

allowable annual turnover category, for a licensee, means the category designated, under the board’s policies, for the licensee’s allowable annual turnover.

licensed director means a director of a company if—

(a)the company is, or is required to be, a licensee; and

(b)the director is also, or is also required to be, a licensee.

licensed secretary means a secretary of a company if—

(a)the company is, or is required to be, a licensee; and

(b)the secretary is also, or is also required to be, a licensee.

relevant time means any time during which the person mentioned in subsection (1) (c) is or was a nominee, a licensed director or a licensed secretary of the other company.

s 33 amd 2007 SL No. 303 s 16

sub 2012 SL No. 166 s 4

amd 2015 SL No. 29 s 9

33APrescribed government project—Act, sch 1A, s 11

(1)For the Act, schedule 1A, section 11 (5), definition prescribed government project, the construction of the Commonwealth Games village (the relevant project) is prescribed.

(2)For the Act, schedule 1A, section 11 (2) (a), building work of any class is prescribed for the relevant project.

s 33A ins 2014 SL No. 41 s 3

34Single amount to be transferred from General Statutory Fund to Insurance Fund—Act, s 25

For section 25 (4) of the Act, the single amount is $2,769,000.

34AApproval of board’s policies—Act, s 19

For section 19 (1) of the Act, the policies stated in schedule 1A are approved.

s 34A ins 2003 SL No. 185 s 4

amd 2013 SL No. 224 s 35

34BInterest

(1)For section 77 (2) (c) of the Act, interest is payable on the amount of damages awarded—

(a)if the parties have entered into a contract—at the rate specified under the contract; or

(b)at the rate agreed between the parties; or

(c)otherwise—at the rate of 10%.

(2)The interest is payable on and from the day after the day that the amount became payable until and including the day the amount is paid.

s 34B ins 2004 SL No. 294 s 3

35Fees

The fees in schedule 1 are the prescribed fees for the purposes mentioned in the schedule.

36Repeals of regulations

The following regulations are repealed—

•Queensland Building Services Authority Regulation 1992 SL No. 167

•Queensland Building Services Authority Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1992 SL No. 438

•Queensland Building Services Authority Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1993 SL No. 25

•Queensland Building Services Authority Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1993 SL No. 325

•Queensland Building Services Authority Amendment Regulation (No. 3) 1993 SL No. 412

•Queensland Building Services Authority Amendment Regulation (No. 4) 1993 SL No. 492

•Queensland Building Services Authority Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994 SL No. 40.

div hdg sub 2007 SL No. 254 s 3

37Definitions for div 2

In this division—

commencement means commencement of this section.

existing licence means a licence under the repealed regulation.

repealed regulation means the Queensland Building Services Authority Regulation 1992 .

38References to repealed regulation

In an Act or document, a reference to the repealed regulation may, if the context permits, be taken as a reference to this regulation.

39Transitional provision about construction management trade contracts

(1)This section applies to a construction management trade contract entered into during the transition period.

(2)Despite section 32 (2), a warning on the contract is taken to be in the form prescribed by regulation—

(a)if the warning is substantially to the same effect as the form of warning in section 32 (1); and

(b)whether or not the warning is on the first page of the contract or in bold type of at least 12 point font size.

(3)In this section—

transition period means the period starting on the commencement and ending on 30 June 2004.

40Transitioned licences subject to conditions etc.

(1)This section applies if a licensee’s existing licence was, immediately before the commencement, subject to a condition, endorsement or restriction.

(2)The licence is taken to be subject to the same condition, endorsement or restriction, regardless of whether, under this division, the licensee is taken to be a licensee for a licence of different class.

(3)However, if the name of the existing licence includes ‘restricted’, the restriction specified in the name is not a restriction for subsection (1).

Example—

An existing licence ‘bricklaying restricted to blocklaying’ that is not subject to any condition, endorsement or restriction transitions to a licence ‘bricklaying and blocklaying’ (the new licence) under section 41. The new licence is not restricted, and the licensee may carry out bricklaying and blocklaying.

41Existing licences that automatically transition to new licence class

(1)This section applies to a licensee who immediately before the commencement held an existing licence of a class mentioned in column 1 of the following table (the column 1 licence)—

Table

	Column 1	Column 2
1	building design	building design—open
2	building design (limited)	building design—medium rise
3	residential design	building design—medium rise
4	residential design (limited)	building design—low rise
5	general building	builder—open
6	general building restricted to 3 storeys	builder—medium rise
7	general building restricted to 1 storey	builder—low rise
8	completed building inspection	completed residential building inspection
9	completed building inspection restricted to residential buildings	completed residential building inspection
10	kitchen, bathroom and laundry installations	builder restricted to kitchen, bathroom and laundry installation
11	hydraulic services design	hydraulic services design
12	hydraulic services design excluding on-site domestic waste water management	hydraulic services design excluding on-site domestic waste water management
13	bricklaying	bricklaying and blocklaying
14	bricklaying restricted to blocklaying	bricklaying and blocklaying
15	bricklaying restricted to brick and segmental paving	brick and segmental paving
16	carpentry and joinery	carpentry joinery
17	carpentry restricted to joinery products	joinery
18	concreting	concreting
19	concreting restricted to piling and foundations	foundation work (piling and anchors)
20	steel fixing	steel fixing
21	fire fighting appliances	fire fighting appliances
22	fire hydrants and fire hose reels	fire hose reels and fire hydrants
23	fire detection systems	fire detection systems
24	fire sprinkler systems (domestic and residential)	fire sprinkler systems (domestic and residential)
25	fire sprinkler systems (other than domestic and residential)	fire sprinkler systems (other than domestic and residential)
26	fire suppression systems—special hazards	fire suppression systems—special hazards
27	passive fire equipment (wall and ceiling lining)	fire equipment—passive (wall and ceiling lining)
28	passive fire equipment (fire doors and fire shutters)	fire equipment—passive (fire doors and fire shutters)
29	fixed fire pump sets	fixed fire pump sets
30	floor finishing and covering	floor finishing and covering (hard sector)
31	gas fitting	gasfitting
32	glazing	glass, glazing and aluminium
33	metal fabricating	structural metal fabrication and erection sheds, carports and garages
34	metal fabricating restricted to non-structural metal fabricating	non-structural metal fabrication and installation
35	metal fabricating restricted to sheds, garages and carports	sheds, carports and garages
36	painting	painting and decorating
37	pest controlling	termite management—chemical
38	pest controlling restricted to termite barrier installation	termite management—physical
39	plastering (solid)	plastering solid
40	plastering (drywall)	plastering drywall
41	plumbing and draining	plumbing and drainage
42	plumbing and draining restricted to draining	drainage
43	plumbing and draining restricted to roofing and wall cladding	metal roofing and wall cladding
44	plumbing and draining restricted to urban irrigation	irrigation
45	plumbing and draining restricted to fascias, barges, gutters and downpipes	metal fascias and gutters
46	refrigeration, airconditioning and mechanical services restricted to ducting manufacture and installation	air handling duct installation
47	roof tiling	roof tiling
48	site classifier	site classifier
49	site classifier excluding on-site domestic waste water management	site classifier excluding on-site domestic waste water management
50	stone masonry	stonemasonry
51	swimming pool construction	builder restricted to swimming pool construction
52	wall and floor tiling	wall and floor tiling
53	waterproofing application	waterproofing
54	waterproofing restricted to commercial waterproofing	waterproofing
55	waterproofing restricted to residential waterproofing	waterproofing

(2)The licensee is taken to be a licensee for a licence of a class mentioned in column 2 of the table shown opposite the column 1 licence.

42Existing licences that may be transitioned to new licence class

(1)This section applies to a licensee who immediately before the commencement held an existing licence of a class mentioned in column 1 of the following table (the column 1 licence)—

Table

	Column 1	Column 2	Column 3
1	housebuilding	builder medium rise	demonstrated experience of at least 1 year in the scope of work mentioned in schedule 2, part 5
2	refrigeration, airconditioning and mechanical services	refrigeration, airconditioning and mechanical services including unlimited design	demonstrated experience of at least 1 year in the scope of work mentioned in schedule 2, part 44
3	shop fitting	builder restricted to shopfitting	demonstrated experience of at least 1 year in the scope of work mentioned in schedule 2, part 8
4	structural landscaping	builder restricted to structural landscaping	demonstrated experience of at least 1 year in the scope of work mentioned in schedule 2, part 9

(2)The licensee may continue to hold the column 1 licence for not more than 2 years from the commencement, and while the licensee holds the licence, is taken to hold it under the Act.

(3)While the licensee continues to hold the licence, the provisions of schedule 2 of the repealed regulation that applied to the licence immediately before the commencement are taken to continue to apply to it.

(4)Subject to subsection (5), the licensee may, within 2 years from the commencement, elect to become a licensee for a licence of the class mentioned in column 2 of the table (the column 2 licence) shown opposite the column 1 licence.

(5)The licensee may make an election under subsection (4) only if the licensee meets any experience requirement or qualification requirement mentioned in column 3 of the table shown opposite the column 2 licence.

(6)If the licensee does not make an election under subsection (4), the licensee is, after 2 years from the commencement, taken to hold—

(a)for a housebuilding licence—a builder low rise licence; or

(b)for a refrigeration, airconditioning and mechanical services licence—a refrigeration, airconditioning and mechanical services including limited design licence; or

(c)for a shopfitting licence—a shopfitting (trade) licence; or

(d)for a structural landscaping licence—a structural landscaping (trade) licence.

(7)Despite subsections (4) to (6), the licensee may, within 2 years from the commencement, elect to hold—

(a)for a housebuilding licence—a builder low rise licence; or

(b)for a refrigeration, airconditioning and mechanical services licence—a refrigeration, airconditioning and mechanical services including limited design licence; or

(c)for a shopfitting licence—a shopfitting (trade) licence; or

(d)for a structural landscaping licence—a structural landscaping (trade) licence.

43Licences that may be held and renewed after commencement—Act, s 30

(1)For section 30 (4) of the Act, the following classes of licence (the continuing classes) are specified—

•building restricted to alterations and additions

•building restricted to external finishes

•building restricted to building removal

•building restricted to renovations, repairs and maintenance

•building restricted to repairs and maintenance

•building restricted to non-structural renovations

•carpentry (formwork)

•carpentry restricted to framing

•carpentry restricted to lattice and other timber work

•concreting restricted to concrete repairs

•concreting restricted to light concreting

•concreting restricted to minor repairs

•concreting restricted to special finishes

•specialised contracting—screw-in foundations

•floor finishing and covering restricted to floor sanding and finishing—timber floors

•floor finishing and covering restricted to install floating flooring

•floor finishing and covering restricted to install strip flooring (non-structural)

•floor finishing and covering restricted to seamless flooring

•floor finishing and covering restricted to install cork flooring

•floor finishing and covering restricted to install parquetry flooring

•painting restricted to roof painting

•painting restricted to special finishes

•plastering drywall restricted to cornice fixing

•plastering drywall restricted to partition installation

•plastering drywall restricted to plaster setting

•plastering drywall restricted to suspended ceiling fixing

•plastering drywall restricted to wallboard fixing

•plumbing and draining restricted to plumbing

•plumbing and draining restricted to wall cladding

•plumbing and draining restricted to skylight and ventilator installation

•plumbing and draining restricted to tanks—water supply

•specialised contracting—solid fuel heater installation

•refrigeration, airconditioning and mechanical services restricted to multipackaged residential airconditioning equipment and plant

•refrigeration, airconditioning and mechanical services restricted to residential evaporative cooling equipment

•refrigeration, airconditioning and mechanical services restricted to self-contained window package residential airconditioning installation

•roof tiling restricted to roof tile maintenance

•structural landscaping restricted to fences

•structural landscaping restricted to retaining walls

•swimming pool and spa construction restricted to finishes.

(2)While a licensee holds a licence of a continuing class, the provisions of schedule 2 of the repealed regulation that applied to the licence immediately before the commencement are taken to continue to apply to it.

s 43 amd 2007 SL No. 254 s 4; 2009 SL No. 243 s 11

44Completed building inspections by certain housebuilders

(1)This section applies to a licensee who, immediately before the commencement—

(a)held an existing licence that was a housebuilding licence; and

(b)had professional indemnity insurance for at least $1,000,000 for completed building inspections.

(2)The authority may grant the person a licence under schedule 2, part 14 if the person applies to the authority for the licence within 6 months after the commencement.

45Transitional provision about certain persons enrolled in Certificate IV in Building CNBUI012

(1)This section applies to a person who enrolled in the course Certificate IV in Building CNBUI012 before 1 March 2003, and was enrolled in the course immediately before the commencement.

(2)Despite schedule 2, part 4, section 3 (a), for 2 years after the commencement, the person is taken to have a qualification for a licence under schedule 2, part 4 if the person has successfully completed the following modules from CNBUI012 Certificate IV in Building—

(a)Construction 1 ABC001;

(b)Construction 2 ABC002;

(c)Cost control and planning 1 ABC069;

(d)Building quantities and estimating 1A ABC076;

(e)Building quantities and estimating 1B ABC077;

(f)Building site surveying and set out 1 ABC083;

(g)Building technology 1 ABC088;

(h)Business management for building industry 1A ABC091;

(i)Business management for building industry 1B ABC092;

(j)Residential site safety ABC102A;

(k)Timber framing code ABC105.

div 3 (s 46) ins 2007 SL No. 254 s 5

46Continuing classes of licences that automatically transition to new licence class

(1)This section applies to a licensee who, immediately before the commencement of this section, held a licence mentioned in column 1 of the following table (the column 1 licence)—

Table

	Column 1	Column 2
1	swimming pool and spa construction restricted to concrete	swimming pool construction, installation and maintenance (construction)
2	swimming pool and spa construction restricted to fibreglass	swimming pool construction, installation and maintenance (installation)
3	swimming pool and spa construction restricted to pool maintenance and repairs	swimming pool construction, installation and maintenance (maintenance and accessories)
4	swimming pool and spa construction restricted to prefabricated or packaged products	swimming pool construction, installation and maintenance (installation)

(2)The licensee is taken to be a licensee for a licence of a class mentioned in column 2 of the table shown opposite the column 1 licence.

div 3 (s 46) ins 2007 SL No. 254 s 5

div 4 (ss 47–53) ins 2008 SL No. 347 s 15

47Definitions for div 4

In this division—

commencement means commencement of this section.

existing licence means a licence under the pre-amended regulation.

pre-amended regulation means this regulation as in force immediately before the commencement.

div 4 (ss 47–53) ins 2008 SL No. 347 s 15

48Transitioned licences subject to conditions

(1)This section applies if a licensee’s existing licence was, immediately before the commencement, subject to a condition or endorsement.

(2)The licence is taken to be subject to the same condition or endorsement whether or not, as a result of this division, the licensee is taken to be a licensee for a licence of a different class.

div 4 (ss 47–53) ins 2008 SL No. 347 s 15

49Existing licences that automatically transition to new licence class

(1)This section applies to a licensee who, immediately before the commencement, held a contractor’s or nominee supervisor’s licence mentioned in column 1 of the following table (the column 1 licence)—

Table

	Column 1	Column 2
1	fire detection systems	fire detection, alarm and warning systems—certify fire detection, alarm and warning systems—install and maintain—extra low voltage
2	fire detection systems restricted to carrying out certain work	fire detection, alarm and warning systems—install and maintain—extra low voltage
3	fire detection systems restricted certification of, and preparation of reports about, certain work	fire detection, alarm and warning systems—certify
4	fire equipment—passive (wall and ceiling lining)	passive fire protection—fire and smoke walls and ceilings—certify plastering drywall licence
5	fire equipment—passive (penetration and joint sealing)	passive fire protection—fire collars, penetrations and joint sealing—certify, install and maintain
6	fire equipment—passive (fire doors and fire shutters)	passive fire protection—fire doors and shutters—certify
7	fire equipment—passive (fire doors and fire shutters) restricted to carrying out certain work	passive fire protection—fire doors and shutters—inspect and test
8	fire equipment—passive (fire doors and fire shutters) restricted to certification of, and preparation of reports about, certain work	passive fire protection—fire doors and shutters—certify
9	fire fighting appliances	fire hydrants and hose reels—inspect and test portable fire equipment and hose reels (hose reels down stream of stop cock only)—certify portable fire equipment and hose reels (hose reels down stream of stop cock only)—install and maintain
10	fire fighting appliances restricted to carrying out certain work	portable fire equipment and hose reels (hose reels down stream of stop cock only)—install and maintain
11	fire fighting appliances restricted to certification of, and preparation of reports about, certain work	fire hydrants and hose reels—inspect and test portable fire equipment and hose reels (hose reels down stream of stop cock only)—certify
12	fire hose reels and fire hydrants	fire hydrants and hose reels—certify fire hydrants and hose reels—install and maintain
13	fire hose reels and fire hydrants restricted to carrying out certain work	fire hydrants and hose reels—install and maintain
14	fire hose reels and fire hydrants restricted to certification of, and preparation of reports about, certain work	fire hydrants and hose reels—certify
15	fixed fire pump sets	fire pumps—certify fire pumps—install and maintain
16	fixed fire pump sets restricted to carrying out certain work	fire pumps—install and maintain
17	fixed fire pump sets restricted to certification of, and preparation of reports about, certain work	fire pumps—certify
18	fire sprinkler systems (domestic and residential)	sprinkler and suppression systems (reticulated water based)—restricted to domestic or residential type—certify sprinkler and suppression systems (reticulated water based)—restricted to domestic or residential type—install and maintain
19	fire sprinkler systems (domestic and residential) restricted to carrying out certain work	sprinkler and suppression systems (reticulated water based)—restricted to domestic or residential type—install and maintain
20	fire sprinkler systems (domestic and residential) restricted to certification of, and preparation of reports about, certain work	sprinkler and suppression systems (reticulated water based)—restricted to domestic or residential type—certify
21	fire sprinkler systems (other than domestic and residential)	sprinkler and suppression systems (reticulated water based)—restricted to commercial or industrial type—certify sprinkler and suppression systems (reticulated water based)—restricted to commercial or industrial type—install and maintain
22	fire sprinkler systems (other than domestic and residential) restricted to carrying out certain work	sprinkler and suppression systems (reticulated water based)—restricted to commercial or industrial type—install and maintain
23	fire sprinkler systems (other than domestic and residential) restricted to certification of, and preparation of reports about, certain work	sprinkler and suppression systems (reticulated water based)—restricted to commercial or industrial type—certify
24	fire sprinkler systems (domestic and residential); and fire sprinkler systems (other than domestic and residential)	sprinkler and suppression systems (reticulated water based)—certify sprinkler and suppression systems (reticulated water based)—install and maintain
25	fire sprinkler systems (domestic and residential) restricted to carrying out certain work; and fire sprinkler systems (other than domestic and residential) restricted to carrying out certain work	sprinkler and suppression systems (reticulated water based)—install and maintain
26	fire sprinkler systems (domestic and residential) restricted to certification of, and preparation of reports about, certain work; and fire sprinkler systems (other than domestic and residential) restricted to certification of, and preparation of reports about, certain work	sprinkler and suppression systems (reticulated water based)—certify

(2)If the licensee held a contractor’s licence, the licensee is taken to be a licensee for a contractor’s licence of a class mentioned in column 2 of the table shown opposite the column 1 licence.

(3)If the licensee held a nominee supervisor’s licence, the licensee is taken to be a licensee for a nominee supervisor’s licence of a class mentioned in column 2 of the table shown opposite the column 1 licence.

div 4 (ss 47–53) ins 2008 SL No. 347 s 15

50Contractors’ licences that may be held and renewed after commencement—Act, s 30

(1)For section 30 (4) of the Act, the following classes (the continuing classes) of licence are specified—

(a)fire suppression systems—special hazards;

(b)fire suppression systems—special hazards restricted to carrying out certain work;

(c)fire suppression systems—special hazards restricted to certification of, and preparation of reports about, certain work.

(2)While a licensee holds a continuing class of licence, the provisions of schedule 2, including the meaning of any definitions used in schedule 2, of the pre-amended regulation that applied to the licence immediately before the commencement are taken to continue to apply to it.

div 4 (ss 47–53) ins 2008 SL No. 347 s 15

51Nominee supervisors’ licences that may be held and renewed after commencement

(1)This section applies to the following classes of nominee supervisor’s licences—

(a)fire suppression systems—special hazards;

(b)fire suppression systems—special hazards restricted to carrying out certain work;

(c)fire suppression systems—special hazards restricted to certification of, and preparation of reports about, certain work.

(2)A class of licence in subsection (1) may be held and renewed by a person who held that class immediately before commencement but may not, after commencement be applied for by, or issued to, another person.

(3)While a licensee holds a class of licence in subsection (1), the provisions of schedule 2, including the meaning of any definitions used in schedule 2, of the pre-amended regulation that applied to the licence immediately before the commencement are taken to continue to apply to it.

div 4 (ss 47–53) ins 2008 SL No. 347 s 15

52Transitional provision for sprinkler and suppression systems (reticulated water based)—inspect and test

(1)This section applies if an applicant has—

(a)satisfactorily completed the following competencies—

(i)Test fire protection systems for pressure BCPFS2005A;

(ii)Test and maintain automatic fire sprinklers BCPFS3009A; and

(b)provides the authority with evidence that—

(i)the applicant was employed, before 1 January 2009, in the fire protection industry; and

(ii)their duties in that employment included the inspection and testing of sprinkler and suppression systems.

(2)The applicant is taken to hold the technical qualifications for a fire protection occupational licence in the class of sprinkler and suppression systems (reticulated water based)—inspect and test.

div 4 (ss 47–53) ins 2008 SL No. 347 s 15

53Transitional provision for certain qualifications

(1)This section applies if—

(a)completion of a course before 1 January 2009 satisfies the technical requirements for a licence mentioned in column 1 of the table; and

(b)a person provides the authority with evidence that—

(i)the person was enrolled in the course before 1 January 2009; and

(ii)the person successfully completed the course before 1 January 2011.

(2)The person is taken to satisfy the technical qualifications for a licence of a class mentioned in column 2 of the table shown opposite the licence in column 1 of the table.

(3)In this section—

table means the table set out in section 49.

div 4 (ss 47–53) ins 2008 SL No. 347 s 15

div hdg amd 2010 SL No. 34 s 4

div 5 (ss 54–58) ins 2009 SL No. 243 s 12

54Definition for div 5

In this division—

existing licence means a licence of a class specified in section 43.

div 5 (ss 54–58) ins 2009 SL No. 243 s 12

55Existing licence automatically transitions to licence class

(1)This section applies to a licensee who immediately before the commencement held an existing licence for a class mentioned in column 1 of the following table (the column 1 licence)—

Table

	Column 1	Column 2
1	Building restricted to renovations—wet areas	Builder restricted to kitchen, bathroom and laundry installation
2	Carpentry restricted to internal finishes	Joinery
3	Carpentry restricted to outdoor construction	Structural landscaping (trade)
4	Concreting restricted to underpinning and foundation repairs	Foundation work (piling and anchors)
5	Painting restricted to new domestic buildings	Painting and decorating
6	Painting restricted to repainting domestic buildings	Painting and decorating

(2)The licensee is taken to be a licensee for a licence of a class mentioned in column 2 of the table shown opposite the column 1 licence.

div 5 (ss 54–58) ins 2009 SL No. 243 s 12

56Existing licence combination automatically transitions to licence class

(1)This section applies to a licensee who immediately before the commencement held an existing licence for all classes mentioned in an item in column 1 of the following table (the column 1 licence combination)—

Table

	Column 1	Column 2
1	Carpentry (formwork); and Carpentry restricted to framing	Carpentry
2	Carpentry (formwork); and Carpentry restricted to framing; and Carpentry restricted to lattice and other timber work	Carpentry
3	Carpentry restricted to outdoor construction; and Carpentry restricted to lattice and other timber work	Structural landscaping (trade)
4	Carpentry restricted to outdoor construction; and Structural landscaping restricted to fences	Structural landscaping (trade)
5	Carpentry restricted to outdoor construction; and Carpentry restricted to lattice and other timber work; and Structural landscaping restricted to fences	Structural landscaping (trade)
6	Floor finishing and covering restricted to floor sanding and finishing—timber floors; and Floor finishing and covering restricted to install floating flooring; and Floor finishing and covering restricted to install parquetry flooring	Floor finishing and covering (hard sector)
7	Floor finishing and covering restricted to floor sanding and finishing—timber floors; and Floor finishing and covering restricted to install cork flooring; and Floor finishing and covering restricted to parquetry flooring	Floor finishing and covering (hard sector)
8	Floor finishing and covering restricted to install floating flooring; and Floor finishing and covering restricted to install cork flooring; and Floor finishing and covering restricted to install parquetry flooring	Floor finishing and covering (hard sector)
9	Floor finishing and covering restricted to floor sanding and finishing—timber floors; and Floor finishing and covering restricted to install floating flooring; and Floor finishing and covering restricted to install strip flooring (non-structural)	Floor finishing and covering (hard sector)
10	Floor finishing and covering restricted to floor sanding and finishing—timber floors; and Floor finishing and covering restricted to install parquetry flooring; and Floor finishing and covering restricted to install strip flooring (non-structural); and A column 1 licence combination mentioned in items 6 to 9; and A floor finishing class	Floor finishing and covering (hard sector)
11	Painting restricted to new domestic buildings; and A painting class	Painting and decorating
12	Painting restricted to repainting domestic buildings; and A painting class	Painting and decorating
13	Plastering drywall restricted to wallboard fixing; and Plastering drywall restricted to plaster setting; and Plastering drywall restricted to cornice fixing	Plastering drywall
14	Plastering drywall restricted to wallboard fixing; and Plastering drywall restricted to plaster setting; and Plastering drywall restricted to cornice fixing; and A plastering class	Plastering drywall

(2)The licensee is taken to be a licensee for a licence of a class mentioned in column 2 of the table shown opposite the column 1 licence combination.

(3)In this section—

floor finishing class means 1 or more of the following—

(a)floor finishing and covering restricted to floor sanding and finishing—timber floors;

(b)floor finishing and covering restricted to install floating flooring;

(c)floor finishing and covering restricted to install strip flooring (non-structural);

(d)floor finishing and covering restricted to seamless flooring;

(e)floor finishing and covering restricted to install cork flooring;

(f)floor finishing and covering restricted to install parquetry flooring.

painting class means 1 or more of the following—

(a)painting restricted to new domestic buildings;

(b)painting restricted to repainting domestic buildings;

(c)painting restricted to roof painting;

(d)painting restricted to special finishes.

plastering class means 1 or more of the following—

(a)plastering drywall restricted to cornice fixing;

(b)plastering drywall restricted to partition installation;

(c)plastering drywall restricted to plaster setting;

(d)plastering drywall restricted to suspended ceiling fixing;

(e)plastering drywall restricted to wallboard fixing.

div 5 (ss 54–58) ins 2009 SL No. 243 s 12

57Licence subject to a condition or endorsement

(1)This section applies if a licensee held an existing licence subject to a condition or endorsement immediately before the commencement.

(2)The licence is taken to be subject to the same condition or endorsement whether or not the licensee is taken to be a licensee for a licence of a different class because of this division.

div 5 (ss 54–58) ins 2009 SL No. 243 s 12

58Portable fire equipment and hose reels licence class qualification

(1)This section applies if a person gives the authority evidence that—

(a)the person was enrolled in the competency unit called ‘Service portable fire extinguishers in the workshop PRMPFES14B’ (the competency unit) before the commencement; and

(b)the person successfully completed the competency unit before 1 January 2011.

(2)The person is taken to have satisfied the technical qualification mentioned in—

(a) schedule 2, part 28, section 3 (2) (a) (iii); and

(b) schedule 2A, part 8, section 3 (2) (a) (iii).

div 5 (ss 54–58) ins 2009 SL No. 243 s 12

div hdg ins 2015 SL No. 138 s 4

59Existing application for contractor’s licence or renewal

(1)This section applies if, before the commencement, a person applied for a contractor’s licence under section 33 of the Act or the renewal of a contractor’s licence under section 37B of the Act and the application had not been decided.

(2)For the purposes of deciding the application—

(a)the new policy does not apply; and

(b)the policy stated in item 6 of schedule 1A, as in force immediately before the commencement, continues to apply.

Note—

Under section 35 (3) (a) of the Act, a licensee must satisfy the relevant financial requirements stated in the board’s policies. The new policy takes effect on 9 October 2015.

(3)In this section—

new policy means the Minimum Financial Requirements made by the board on 28 August 2015.

s 59 ins 2015 SL No. 138 s 4

div hdg ins 2015 SL No. 5 s 23

60Definitions for this division

In this division—

part 10 licence means a licence for the class mentioned in schedule 2, part 10 of the pre-amended regulation.

part 51A licence means a licence for the classes mentioned in schedule 2, part 51A.

pre-amended regulation means this regulation as in force immediately before the commencement.

s 60 ins 2016 SL No. 5 s 23

61Part 10 licences

(1)This section applies to a licensee who, immediately before the commencement, held a part 10 licence.

(2)After the commencement, the licence, including any condition, endorsement or restriction that applies to the licence, continues in force until the day the licence is stated to be due for renewal.

(3)While the licensee holds the licence, schedule 2, and any definitions used in schedule 2, of the pre-amended regulation that applied to the licence continue to apply to the licence.

(4)An application for the renewal of the licence is taken to be an application for the renewal of a part 51A licence subject to the same conditions, endorsements or restrictions that applied to the part 10 licence.

s 61 ins 2016 SL No. 5 s 23

62Part 10 licence applications

(1)Subsection (2) applies to a person who, immediately before the commencement, had the qualifications required for a part 10 licence.

(2)If the person applied for a part 10 licence before the commencement, but the application was not decided before the commencement—

(a)the application is taken to be an application for a part 51A licence; and

(b)the person is taken to have the qualifications required for a part 51A licence.

(3)Subsection (4) applies to a person who—

(a)immediately before the commencement, had the qualifications required for a part 10 licence; or

(b)within 1 year after the commencement, obtains the qualifications required for a part 10 licence.

(4)If the person applies for a part 51A licence within 1 year after the commencement, the person is taken to have the qualifications required for a part 51A licence.

s 62 ins 2016 SL No. 5 s 23

63Other licence applications

(1)This section applies if—

(a)an application was made for a licence, other than a part 10 licence, before the commencement; and

(b)the application was not decided before the commencement.

(2)The application must be decided under this regulation as in force immediately after the commencement.

s 63 ins 2016 SL No. 5 s 23

section 5

1Work for a farm building

(1)Work mentioned in the Act, schedule 2, definition building work, paragraphs (a) to (f), if the work is for a farm building.

(2)In this section—

farm building means a building—

(a)on land used wholly or primarily for agricultural or pastoral purposes; and

(b)used, or intended to be used, for agricultural or pastoral purposes; and

(c)that has a completed value of not more than $27,500; and

(d)that is not a residence.

2Work of a value of $3300 or less

Work of a value of $3300 or less, unless—

(a)subject to section 33 (2) of this schedule, the work is within the scope of work of a fire protection licence; or

(b)the work is within the scope of work of a licence provided for in schedule 2, part 11–14, 18, 19, 33, 48 or 52; or

(c)the work is within the scope of work of another licence provided for in schedule 2, and is carried out by a licensee as part of a contract for building work of which the total value is more than $3300; or

(d)the work is within the scope of work of a licence provided for in schedule 2, part 35 and the value of the work is more than $1100.

3Giving of free advice by building industry organisation

Giving of free advice by an organisation the membership of which is drawn wholly or predominantly from the building industry.

4Work performed by an architect

Work performed by an architect in the architect’s professional practice, including, for example, carrying out a completed building inspection.

5Work performed by an engineer

Work performed by an engineer in the engineer’s professional practice.

6Work performed by a licensed surveyor

Work performed by a licensed surveyor in the surveyor’s professional practice.

7Work performed by the Commonwealth or its agencies

Work performed by the Commonwealth or an instrumentality or agency of the Commonwealth, but not work performed for the Commonwealth or an instrumentality or agency by an independent contractor.

8Work performed by the State or its agencies

(1)Work performed by the State or an instrumentality or agency of the State, but not work performed for the State or an instrumentality or agency by an independent contractor.

(2)In this section—

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 .

9Work performed by a local government

Work performed by a local government, but not work performed for a local government by an independent contractor.

10Work performed by a charity or community organisation

(1)Work performed by a charitable or community organisation for its own use, if the commission gives the organisation written notice the work can be excluded from the definition building work, given the qualifications and experience of persons who supervise the work.

(2)However, this exclusion does not apply to residential construction work.

11Work for a water reticulation system, sewerage system or stormwater drain

(1)Construction, extension, repair or replacement of a water reticulation system, sewerage system or stormwater drain, other than works connecting a particular building to a main of the system or drain.

(2)In this section—

building includes a proposed building.

12Work for a public utility easement

(1)Construction, maintenance or repair on a public utility easement.

(2)In this section—

public utility easement see the Land Title Act 1994 , section 81A.

13Work on busways and tunnels

(1)Construction, maintenance or repair of a busway or a tunnel for a busway.

(2)In this section—

busway means—

(a)a route especially designed and constructed for, and dedicated to, the priority movement of buses for passenger transport purposes; and

(b)places for the taking on and letting off of bus passengers using the busway; and

(c)a causeway or culvert in, on, or under a busway that is associated with the busway; and

(d)a structure in, on, or under a busway that is associated with the busway.

14Work on roads and tunnels

(1)Construction, maintenance or repair of a road or a tunnel for a road.

(2)In this section—

driveway means—

(a)a surface constructed—

(i)on a private property; and

(ii)for the purpose of driving or riding of motor vehicles to or from the property and a road; and

(iii)for which the right to use the surface is restricted to persons with an interest in the property and their invitees; or

(b)a surface constructed—

(i)between the boundary of a private property and that part of a road used for the driving or riding of motor vehicles; and

(ii)for the purpose of driving or riding of motor vehicles to or from the property and the road.

private property includes a separate, distinct parcel of land for which an interest is recorded in a register under the Land Act 1994 .

road—

(a)means an area of land—

(i)whether surveyed or unsurveyed, dedicated, notified or declared to be a road for public use; or

(ii)whether surveyed or unsurveyed, taken under an Act, for the purpose of a road for public use; or

(iii)developed, or to be developed, for the public use of driving or riding of motor vehicles; and

(b)includes—

(i)a street, esplanade, highway, pathway, thoroughfare, toll road, track or stock route; and

(ii)a causeway or culvert in, on, or under a road that is associated with the road; and

(iii)a structure in, on, or under a road that is associated with the road; and

(c)does not include a driveway.

15Work on bikeways and footpaths

(1)Construction, maintenance or repair of a bikeway or footpath or a tunnel for a bikeway or footpath.

(2)In this section—

bikeway—

(a)means a path that has as 1 of its main purposes the public use of the path for riding bicycles; but

(b)does not include a path contained within private property.

footpath—

(a)means a path that has as 1 of its main purposes the public use of the path by pedestrian traffic; but

(b)does not include a path contained within private property.

16Work on public bridges

Construction, maintenance or repair of a bridge, other than a bridge on private property.

17Work for railway tracks

Construction, maintenance or repair of railway tracks, signals or associated structures, unless the structures are buildings for residential purposes, or are storage or service facilities.

18Work for airport runways

Construction, maintenance or repair of airport runways, taxiways and aprons.

19Work on harbours, wharfs and other maritime structures

Construction, maintenance or repair of harbours, wharfs and other maritime structures, unless the structures are buildings for residential purposes, or are storage or service facilities.

20Electrical work

Electrical work under the Electrical Safety Act 2002 .

21Work for emergency detection and warning systems

(1)Inspection, testing, installation or general repair by a person who is a licensed electrical mechanic, of a fire detection system, alarm system or emergency warning and communication system for a building.

(2)In this section—

licensed electrical mechanic see the Electrical Safety Act 2002 , schedule 2.

22Work for a dam

Construction, maintenance or repair of a dam.

23Work for communications for broadcasting

Construction, maintenance or repair of communications installations performed for a public company or other public body engaged in radio or television broadcasting or in some other form of communications business or undertaking.

24Work for unsupported sign

Construction, maintenance or repair of a sign that does not have a supporting structure.

Example—

a sign that consists of only a flat sheet of acrylic resin, fabric, metal or wood

25Work for a supporting structure for a sign

Construction, maintenance or repair of a supporting structure for a sign if—

(a)the value of building work for the supporting structure is less than $5000; or

(b)the top of the sign or supporting structure, whichever is higher, is less than 3m above the surface immediately below the sign or structure, including, for example, the ground, or a road or path on which an individual may travel, whether in a vehicle, while walking, or in any other way.

26Erecting scaffolding

Erection of scaffolding.

27Installation of manufacturing equipment

Installation of manufacturing equipment or equipment for hoisting, conveying or transporting materials or products, including luggage, mail or primary produce, but excluding the installation of fixed structures providing shelter for the equipment.

28Construction work in mining

Construction work in mining.

29Work for curtains, blinds and internal window shutters

Hanging of curtains or installing, maintaining or repairing blinds or internal window shutters, other than fire shutters.

30Laying carpets, floating floors or vinyl

(1)Laying of carpets, floating floors or vinyl.

(2)In this section—

floating floor means a floor that covers a subfloor but is not fixed to the subfloor.

31Work for monuments, fountains and other works of art

Work consisting of monumental masonry, sculpture, or the erection or construction of statues, fountains or other works of art, other than work affecting the structure of a building.

32Earthmoving and excavating

Work consisting of earthmoving and excavating.

33Particular work performed personally by the owner of land

(1)Work, other than work within the scope of work of an occupational licence, performed personally by the owner of the land on which the work is performed if—

(a)the value of the work is not more than $11,000; or

(b)under the Building Act 1975 , chapter 2, the work is, for the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 , self-assessable development or exempt development.

(2)Work within the scope of work of a fire protection licence performed personally by the owner of the land on which the work is performed if the value of the work is less than $1100.

34Certification work by building certifier

Certification work performed by a building certifier under the Building Act 1975 in the certifier’s professional practice.

35Particular work performed by a registered valuer

Services performed by a registered valuer under the Valuers Registration Act 1992 in the valuer’s professional practice.

36Laying asphalt or bitumen

Laying of asphalt or bitumen.

37Work done under the Work Health and Safety Regulation

Work done under the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 , part 8.3.

38Work for an assessment of an insurance claim

An inspection, investigation or report for assessment of an insurance claim.

39Work performed by a locksmith

Work of the type usually performed by a locksmith, whether performed by a locksmith or another person.

40Preparing or installing insulation

Work consisting of the preparation for, or installation of, insulation for acoustic or thermal control.

41Interior design

(1)Preparation of plans or specifications for building work for the interior design of a building if the work does not relate to a part of the building that is load-bearing or a structural member.

(2)Contract administration for the interior design of a building.

42Assessment of energy efficiency of buildings

Assessment of the energy efficiency of a building.

43Inspecting or testing emergency lighting systems

Work, performed by a person who holds an electrical mechanic licence, that is inspecting or testing emergency lighting systems.

44Work relating to fire safety performed by a professional engineer

Work, within the scope of work of a licence prescribed under schedule 2, part 30B, section 2 (1), performed by an engineer who may carry out professional engineering services under the Professional Engineers Act 2002 for alternative solutions relating to fire safety.

45Installation of insect screens

Work consisting of installation of insect screens, other than—

(a)screens used for security; and

(b)screens used for a particular material or system designed for the prevention of termite infestation.

46Line marking

Work consisting of line marking.

47Work performed by a fire safety adviser

Work performed by a fire safety adviser under the Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008 .

48Pool safety inspection by pool safety inspector

(1)Performance of a pool safety inspection function by a pool safety inspector under the Building Act 1975 , other than a pool safety inspection function mentioned in section 231C (b) of that Act.

(2)In this section—

pool safety inspection function see the Building Act 1975 , section 231C.

pool safety inspector see the Building Act 1975 , schedule 2.

49Work for a strand wire fence

(1)Construction, maintenance or repair of a strand wire fence with no concrete footing.

(2)In this section—

strand wire fence means a structure serving as an enclosure, barrier or boundary made of posts, pickets or stakes joined together by strands of wire.

50Installation of solar hot water system

(1)Installation, repair or maintenance of a solar hot water system if—

(a)a person, who is the holder of an unrestricted electrical contractor licence (the electrical contractor), undertakes to carry out the work for a consumer; and

(b)the electrical contractor only carries out the part of the work that is electrical work under the Electrical Safety Act 2002 ; and

(c)that part of the work that is not electrical work under the Electrical Safety Act 2002 (the non-electrical work) is carried out by a person who—

(i)holds, under the Act, a contractor’s licence of the appropriate class for the non-electrical work; and

(ii)is engaged by the electrical contractor to carry out the non-electrical work.

(2)However, this exclusion applies only for the purpose of section 42 of the Act.

(3)In this section—

solar hot water system includes any part of a water heating system designed to heat water using light or heat from the sun.

51Installation of photovoltaic solar panel

(1)Installation, repair or maintenance of a photovoltaic solar panel if the work is carried out by a person who is the holder of an unrestricted electrical contractor licence.

(2)However, this exclusion applies only for the purpose of section 42 of the Act.

52Laying wet pour rubber

(1)Laying of wet pour rubber, including the laying of a blended mix of graded rubber particles and binder to provide a continuous surface.

(2)However, this exclusion applies only for the purpose of section 42 of the Act.

53Work for off-site manufacture of roof trusses or wall frames

Work consisting of—

(a)the design and off-site manufacture of a roof truss or wall frame; or

(b)the preparation of—

(i)plans or specifications for the off-site manufacture of a roof truss or wall frame; or

(ii)plans, specifications or instructions for the installation of a roof truss or wall frame that is manufactured off-site.

s 53 ins 2016 SL No. 24

sch 1AA ins 2013 SL No. 224 s 36

sections 17 (1) (b) (iv), 27 and 35

sch 1 sub 2004 SL No. 66 s 4; 2005 SL No. 96 s 10; 2006 SL No. 93 s 9

amd 2006 SL No. 277 s 5

sub 2007 SL No. 94 s 9

amd 2007 SL No. 303 s 17

sub 2008 SL No. 140 s 8

amd 2008 SL No. 347 s 16

sub 2009 SL No. 70 s 6; 2010 SL No. 96 s 8; 2011 SL No. 100 s 8; 2012 SL No. 97 s 17; 2013 SL No. 128 s 18

amd 2013 SL No. 224 s 37

sub 2014 SL No. 121 s 18

amd 2014 SL No. 233 s 3; 2014 SL No. 309 s 5

sub 2015 SL No. 64 s 16

amd 2016 SL No. 98 s 16

section 34A

1Insurance Policy Conditions Edition 6 made by the board on 17 July 2003

2Important Notice to Contractor Repealing Policy made by the board on 16 September 2004

Note—

The policy being repealed was a general policy in force under the Act before the commencement, on 5 May 2003, of the Queensland Building Services Authority and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2003 , section 6. See section 26 of schedule 1 of the Act.

3Insurance Policy Conditions Edition 7 made by the board on 25 August 2006

4Insurance Policy Conditions Edition 8 made by the board on 19 March 2009

5Rectification of Building Work made by the board on 16 May 2014

6Minimum Financial Requirements made by the board on 28 August 2015

sch 1A ins 2003 SL No. 185 s 5

amd 2003 SL No. 364 s 4; 2004 SL No. 66 s 5; 2004 SL No. 294 s 4(2); 2006 SL No. 123 s 4; 2006 SL No. 239 s 4; 2008 SL No. 414 s 4; 2009 SL No. 70 s 7; 2010 SL No. 34 s 5; 2010 SL No. 96 s 9; 2012 SL No. 166 s 5; 2013 SL No. 224 s 38

sub 2014 SL No. 233 s 4

amd 2015 SL No. 138 s 5

sections 14, 14A, 14B, 15, 16 and 16A

1Licence class

Air handling duct installation.

2Scope of work

(1)Install ductwork and enclosures for airconditioning, air handling and mechanical ventilation systems.

(2)Incidental work of another class.

s 2 amd 2004 SL No. 122 s 6(1)

3Technical qualifications

The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.

s 3 amd 2010 SL No. 34 s 6(1); 2010 SL No. 320 s 4(1)–(2); 2012 SL No. 103 s 50(1); 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

sub 2016 SL No. 5 s 25(1)

4Managerial qualifications

An approved managerial qualification.

s 4 amd 2009 SL No. 70 s 8(1)

6Financial requirements

The relevant financial requirements in the board’s policies.

1Licence class

Brick and segmental paving.

2Scope of work

(1)Lay segmental or unit paving, including surface preparation.

(2)Concrete work for brick and segmental paving.

(3)Incidental work of another class.

3Technical qualifications

The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.

s 3 amd 2007 SL No. 254 s 6(1)–(2); 2010 SL No. 34 s 6(2)–(25); 2012 SL No. 103 s 50(2)–(4); 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

sub 2016 SL No. 5 s 26(1)

4Managerial qualifications

An approved managerial qualification.

s 4 amd 2009 SL No. 70 s 8(1)

6Financial requirements

The relevant financial requirements in the board’s policies.

1Licence class

Bricklaying and blocklaying.

2Scope of work

(1)Brick or block construction, including surface preparation.

(2)Build straight masonry steps and stairs with or without landings.

(3)Lay segmental or unit paving.

(4)Lay glass blocks.

(5)Construct battered masonry surfaces.

(6)Install prefabricated window or door frames.

(7)Concreting to simple forms, including installation of formwork, reinforcement and concrete.

(8)Incidental work of another class.

s 2 amd 2008 SL No. 307 s 4(1)–(2)

3Technical qualifications

The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.

s 3 amd 2007 SL No. 254 s 6(3); 2010 SL No. 34 s 6(3); 2012 SL No. 103 s 50(5); 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

sub 2016 SL No. 5 s 27(1)

4Managerial qualifications

An approved managerial qualification.

s 4 amd 2009 SL No. 70 s 8(1)

6Financial requirements

The relevant financial requirements in the board’s policies.

1Licence class

Builder—low rise.

2Scope of work

(1)Building work on a class 1 or class 10 building.

(2)Building work on classes 2 to 9 buildings with a gross floor area not exceeding 2000m², but not including Type A or Type B construction.

(2A)Building work that consists of non-structural work on a building, regardless of—

(a)the class for the building; or

(b)the gross floor area of the building.

(3)Prepare plans and specifications if the plans and specifications are—

(a)for the licensee’s personal use; or

(b)for use in building work to be performed by the licensee personally.

(4)However, the scope of work does not include—

(a)a completed building inspection for an interested party; or

(b)personally carrying out any building work for which—

(i)a fire protection licence is required; or

(ii)an occupational licence is required unless the licensee holds the occupational licence; or

(c)for building work mentioned in subsection (2A)—directly or indirectly causing the work to be carried out or providing building work services for the work if—

(i)a fire protection licence is required for the work; and

(ii)the work is—

(A)for Type A or Type B construction on classes 2 to 9 buildings; or

(B)on classes 2 to 9 buildings with a gross floor area exceeding 2000m2.

(5)In this section—

interested party, for a building, means a party or prospective party to a contract of sale for the building.

s 2 amd 2009 SL No. 243 s 13(1)–(2); 2016 SL No. 5 s 28(1); 2016 SL No. 30 s 4

3Technical qualifications

The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.

s 3 amd 2007 SL No. 254 s 6(4)–(5); 2010 SL No. 34 s 6(26); 2010 SL No. 320 s 4(3); 2012 SL No. 103 s 50(6); 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

sub 2016 SL No. 5 s 28(2)

3ATechnical qualifications for site supervisor’s licence

The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.

s 3A ins 2007 SL No. 303 s 18(1)

amd 2010 SL No. 34 s 6(27)–(37); 2012 SL No. 103 s 50(7)–(8); 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

sub 2016 SL No. 5 s 28(2)

4Experience requirements

The experience requirements are the following—

(a)for a person who has a technical qualification required under schedule 2, part 3 or 16—2 years experience in—

(i)the scope of work for the class; or

(ii)other work the commission is satisfied is at least equivalent to experience in the scope of work for the class;

(b)otherwise—4 years experience in—

(i)the scope of work for the class; or

(ii)other work the commission is satisfied is at least equivalent to experience in the scope of work for the class.

s 4 amd 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1); 2016 SL No. 5 s 28(3)

5Financial requirements

The relevant financial requirements in the board’s policies.

1Licence class

Builder—medium rise.

2Scope of work

(1)Building work on a class 1 or class 10 building.

(2)Building work to a maximum of 3 storeys, but not including Type A construction on classes 4 to 9 buildings.

(2A)Building work that consists of non-structural work on a building, regardless of—

(a)the class for the building; or

(b)the gross floor area of the building.

(3)Prepare plans and specifications if the plans and specifications are—

(a)for the licensee’s personal use; or

(b)for use in building work to be performed by the licensee personally.

(4)However, the scope of work does not include—

(a)a completed building inspection for an interested party; or

(b)personally carrying out any building work for which—

(i)a fire protection licence is required; or

(ii)an occupational licence is required unless the licensee holds the occupational licence; or

(c)for building work mentioned in subsection (2A)—directly or indirectly causing the work to be carried out or providing building work services for the work if—

(i)a fire protection licence is required for the work; and

(ii) the work is—

(A)for Type A construction on classes 4 to 9 buildings; or

(B)to more than 3 storeys.

(5)In this section—

interested party, for a building, means a party or prospective party to a contract of sale for the building.

s 2 amd 2004 SL No. 122 s 6(2)–(4); 2009 SL No. 243 s 13(3)–(4); 2016 SL No. 5 s 29(1); 2016 SL No. 30 s 5

3Technical qualifications

The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.

s 3 amd 2007 SL No. 254 s 6(6)–(7); 2010 SL No. 34 s 6(38); 2010 SL No. 320 s 4(4); 2012 SL No. 103 s 50(9); 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

sub 2016 SL No. 5 s 29(2)

3ATechnical qualifications for site supervisor’s licence

The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.

s 3A ins 2007 SL No. 303 s 18(2)

amd 2010 SL No. 34 s 6(41)–(45); 2010 SL No. 320 s 4(5)–(6); 2012 SL No. 103 s 50(10)–(11); 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

sub 2016 SL No. 5 s 29(2)

4Experience requirements

The experience requirements are the following—

(a)for a person who has a technical qualification required under schedule 2, part 3 or 16—2 years experience in—

(i)the scope of work for the class; or

(ii)other work the commission is satisfied is at least equivalent to experience in the scope of work for the class;

(b)otherwise—4 years experience in—

(i)the scope of work for the class; or

(ii)other work the commission is satisfied is at least equivalent to experience in the scope of work for the class.

s 4 amd 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1); 2016 SL No. 5 s 29(3)

5Financial requirements

The relevant financial requirements in the board’s policies.

pt hdg sub 2008 SL No. 414 s 5

1Licence classes

(1)Builder—open.

(2)Builder—project management services.

s 1 sub 2008 SL No. 414 s 5

2Scope of work

(1)For the licence class mentioned in section 1 (1)—

(a)building work on all classes of buildings; and

(b)prepare plans and specifications if the plans and specifications are—

(i)for the licensee’s personal use; or

(ii)for use in building work to be performed by the licensee personally.

(2)However, the scope of work does not include—

(a)a completed building inspection for an interested party; or

(b)personally carrying out any building work for which—

(i)a fire protection licence is required; or

(ii)an occupational licence is required unless the licensee holds the occupational licence.

(3)For the licence class mentioned in section 1 (2)—

(a)provide any of the following for a consumer or a principal, for all classes of building work—

(i)administration services;

(ii)advisory services;

(iii)management services, other than coordinating the scheduling of building work by building contractors including as agent for another person; and

(b)perform the following functions of a superintendent under a building contract, if appointed as a superintendent under the contract—

(i)administer the contract on behalf of a principal for the contract;

(ii)certify timing, quality and cost matters under the contract.

(4)However, the scope of work does not include performing building work services under a construction management contract.

(5)In this section—

interested party, for a building, means a party or prospective party to a contract of sale for the building.

superintendent, under a building contract, means a person who is not a party to the contract and is appointed under the contract to perform the following—

(a)administer the contract on behalf of a principal for the contract;

(b)certify timing, quality and cost matters under the contract.

s 2 sub 2008 SL No. 414 s 5

amd 2009 SL No. 243 s 13(5)–(6)

3Technical qualifications

The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.

s 3 amd 2007 SL No. 254 s 6(8)–(9)

sub 2008 SL No. 414 s 5

amd 2010 SL No. 34 s 6(46); 2012 SL No. 103 s 50(12); 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

sub 2016 SL No. 5 s 30(1)

4Technical qualifications for site supervisor’s licence

The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.

s 4 sub 2008 SL No. 414 s 5

amd 2010 SL No. 34 s 6(47)–(50); 2012 SL No. 103 s 50(13); 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

sub 2016 SL No. 5 s 30(1)

5Experience requirements

(1)For the licence class mentioned in section 1 (1), the experience requirements are the following—

(a)for a person who has a technical qualification required under schedule 2, part 3 or 16—2 years experience in—

(i)the scope of work for the class; or

(ii)other work the commission is satisfied is at least equivalent to experience in the scope of work for the class;

(b)otherwise—4 years experience in—

(i)the scope of work for the class; or

(ii)other work the commission is satisfied is at least equivalent to experience in the scope of work for the class.

(2)For the licence class mentioned in section 1 (2), the experience requirements are 4 years experience in—

(a)the scope of work for the class; or

(b)other work the commission is satisfied is at least equivalent to experience in the scope of work for the class.

s 5 sub 2008 SL No. 414 s 5

amd 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1); 2016 SL No. 5 s 30(2)

6Financial requirements

The relevant financial requirements in the board’s policies.

s 6 ins 2008 SL No. 414 s 5

1Licence class

Builder restricted to kitchen, bathroom and laundry installation.

2Scope of work

(1)Install, refurbish, restore and repair a kitchen, bathroom or laundry on-site in—

(a)a class 1 or class 10 building; or

(b)classes 2 to 9 buildings if the gross floor area of the kitchen, bathroom or laundry is not more than 50m².

(2)Prepare plans and specifications if the plans and specifications are—

(a)for the licensee’s personal use; or

(b)for use in building work to be performed by the licensee personally.

(3)However, the scope of work does not include—

(a)building work which may affect the structural performance of the building; or

(b)personally carrying out any building work for which—

(i)a fire protection licence is required; or

(ii)an occupational licence is required unless the licensee holds the occupational licence.

s 2 amd 2004 SL No. 122 s 6(5)

3Technical qualifications

The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.

s 3 amd 2008 SL No. 307 s 4(3)–(4); 2010 SL No. 34 s 6(26)–(27), (29), (31)–(32), (51)–(54); 2010 SL No. 320 s 4(7); 2012 SL No. 103 s 50(14)–(15); 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

sub 2016 SL No. 5 s 31(1)

3ATechnical qualifications for site supervisor’s licence

The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.

s 3A ins 2008 SL No. 307 s 4(5)

amd 2010 SL No. 34 s 6(27), (29), (31)–(32), (52)–(53); 2012 SL No. 103 s 50 (14); 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

sub 2016 SL No. 5 s 31(1)

4Experience requirements

The experience requirements are the following—

(a)for a person who has a technical qualification required under schedule 2, part 3, 15, 16, 18, 31, 34, 36, 37, 40, 41 to 43, 47, 51, 54 or 55—2 years experience in—

(i)the scope of work for the class; or

(ii)other work the commission is satisfied is at least equivalent to experience in the scope of work for the class;

(b)otherwise—4 years experience in—

(i)the scope of work for the class; or

(ii)other work the commission is satisfied is at least equivalent to experience in the scope of work for the class.

s 4 amd 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1); 2016 SL No. 5 s 31(2)

5Financial requirements

The relevant financial requirements in the board’s policies.

1Licence class

Builder restricted to shopfitting.

2Scope of work

(1)Building work associated with the internal fitout of a shop or office, including shopfronts but not including Type A or Type B construction.

(2)Prepare plans and specifications if the plans and specifications are—

(a)for the licensee’s personal use; or

(b)for use in building work to be performed by the licensee personally.

(3)However, the scope of work does not include personally carrying out any building work for which—

(a)a fire protection licence is required; or

(b)an occupational licence is required unless the licensee holds the occupational licence.

s 2 amd 2004 SL No. 122 s 6(6)

3Technical qualifications

The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.

s 3 amd 2008 SL No. 307 s 4(6)–(7); 2010 SL No. 34 s 6(26)–(27), (29), (31)–(32), (34), (51)–(54); 2010 SL No. 320 s 4(8); 2012 SL No. 103 s 50(16)–(17); 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

sub 2016 SL No. 5 s 32(1)

3ATechnical qualifications for site supervisor’s licence

The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.

s 3A ins 2008 SL No. 307 s 4(8)

amd 2010 SL No. 34 s 6(27), (29), (31)–(32), (34), (52)–(53); 2012 SL No. 103 s 50(16); 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

sub 2016 SL No. 5 s 32(1)

4Experience requirements

The experience requirements are the following—

(a)for a person who has a technical qualification required under schedule 2, part 3, 15, 16, 18, 31, 34, 36, 37, 40, 41 to 43, 47, 51, 54 or 55—2 years experience in—

(i)the scope of work for the class; or

(ii)other work the commission is satisfied is at least equivalent to experience in the scope of work for the class;

(b)otherwise—4 years experience in—

(i)the scope of work for the class; or

(ii)other work the commission is satisfied is at least equivalent to experience in the scope of work for the class.

s 4 amd 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1); 2016 SL No. 5 s 32(2)

5Financial requirements

The relevant financial requirements in the board’s policies.

pt hdg ins 2006 SL No. 33 s 5(1)

1Licence classes

(1)Builder restricted to special structures (shade sails).

(2)Builder restricted to special structures (signs).

s 1 ins 2006 SL No. 33 s 5(1)

2Scope of work

(1)For the licence class mentioned in section 1 (1)—

(a)construction, installation, maintenance or repair of membrane shade structures, including metal brackets, cables and structural members for the structures; and

(b)concreting work for footings for the structures; and

(c)prepare plans and specifications for membrane shade structures if the plans and specifications are—

(i)for the licensee’s personal use; or

(ii)for use in building work to be performed by the licensee personally.

(2)For the licence class mentioned in section 1 (2)—

(a)construction, installation, maintenance or repair of signs and supporting structures for signs; and

(b)concreting work for footings for supporting structures for signs; and

(c)prepare plans and specifications for signs and supporting structures for signs if the plans and specifications are—

(i)for the licensee’s personal use; or

(ii)for use in building work to be performed by the licensee personally.

(3)For both licence classes mentioned in section 1, incidental work of another class.

(4)However, the scope of work for the licence classes does not include personally carrying out any building work for which—

(a)a fire protection licence is required; or

(b)an occupational licence is required unless the licensee holds the occupational licence.

s 2 ins 2006 SL No. 33 s 5(1)

amd 2008 SL No. 307 s 4(9)

3Technical qualifications

The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.

s 3 ins 2006 SL No. 33 s 5(1)

amd 2008 SL No. 307 s 4(10)–(11); 2010 SL No. 34 s 6(26)–(27), (29), (31)–(32), (51)–(55); 2010 SL No. 320 s 4(9)–(11); 2012 SL No. 103 s 50(18); 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

sub 2016 SL No. 5 s 33(1)

3ATechnical qualifications for site supervisor’s licence

The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.

s 3A ins 2008 SL No. 307 s 4(12)

amd 2010 SL No. 34 s 6(27), (29), (31)–(32), (52)–(53); 2012 SL No. 103 s 50(18); 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

sub 2016 SL No. 5 s 33(1)

4Experience requirements

The experience requirements are the following—

(a)for a person who has a technical qualification required under schedule 2, part 3, 15, 16, 18, 31, 34, 36, 37, 40 to 43, 47, 51, 54 or 55—2 years experience in—

(i)the scope of work for the class; or

(ii)other work the commission is satisfied is at least equivalent to experience in the scope of work for the class;

(b)otherwise—4 years experience in—

(i)the scope of work for the class; or

(ii)other work the commission is satisfied is at least equivalent to experience in the scope of work for the class.

s 4 ins 2006 SL No. 33 s 5(1)

amd 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1); 2016 SL No. 5 s 33(2)

5Financial requirements

The relevant financial requirements in the board’s policies.

s 5 ins 2006 SL No. 33 s 5(1)

1Licence class

Builder restricted to structural landscaping.

2Scope of work

(1)Prepare, fabricate and erect carports, decking, fences, gates, gazebos, ornamental structures, pergolas, ponds and water features, prefabricated sheds, including associated concrete slabs, with a maximum floor area of 10m², and retaining walls and structures.

(2)Construct artificial landform structures requiring a fabricated internal structure.

(3)Prepare site, excavate, lay paving or concrete associated with landscaping.

(4)Install irrigation for landscaping works.

(5)Install, erect and construct playground equipment.

(6)Prepare plans and specifications if the plans and specifications are—

(a)for the licensee’s personal use; or

(b)for use in building work to be performed by the licensee personally.

(7)However, the scope of work does not include personally carrying out any building work for which—

(a)a fire protection licence is required; or

(b)an occupational licence is required unless the licensee holds the occupational licence.

s 2 amd 2007 SL No. 254 s 6(10)–(11); 2010 SL No. 320 s 4(12)–(13)

3Technical qualifications

The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.

s 3 amd 2004 SL No. 294 s 5(1); 2008 SL No. 307 s 4(13)–(14); 2010 SL No. 34 s 6(26)–(27), (29), (31)–(32), (51)–(54); 2010 SL No. 320 s 4(14)–(16); 2012 SL No. 103 s 50(19)–(20); 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

sub 2016 SL No. 5 s 34(1)

3ATechnical qualifications for site supervisor’s licence

The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.

s 3A ins 2008 SL No. 307 s 4(15)

amd 2010 SL No. 34 s 6(27), (29), (31)–(32), (52)–(53); 2012 SL No. 103 s 50(19); 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

sub 2016 SL No. 5 s 34(1)

4Experience requirements

The experience requirements are the following—

(a)for a person who has a technical qualification required under schedule 2, part 3, 15, 16, 18, 31, 34, 36, 37, 40, 41 to 43, 47, 51, 54 or 55—2 years experience in—

(i)the scope of work for the class; or

(ii)other work the commission is satisfied is at least equivalent to experience in the scope of work for the class;

(b)otherwise—4 years experience in—

(i)the scope of work for the class; or

(ii)other work the commission is satisfied is at least equivalent to experience in the scope of work for the class.

s 4 amd 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1); 2016 SL No. 5 s 34(2)

5Financial requirements

The relevant financial requirements in the board’s policies.

1Licence class

Building design—low rise.

2Scope of work

(1)Prepare plans and specifications for class 1 and class 10 buildings.

(2)Prepare plans and specifications for classes 2 to 9 buildings not exceeding 2000m² gross floor area, but not including Type A and Type B construction.

(3)Contract administration in relation to building work designed by the licensee.

3Technical qualifications

The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.

s 3 amd 2012 SL No. 103 s 50(23); 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

sub 2016 SL No. 5 s 36

4Experience requirements

Two years experience, which includes experience gained during an apprenticeship or other training, in—

(a)the scope of work for the class; or

(b)other work, if the commission considers experience in the other work is at least equivalent to experience in the scope of work for the class.

s 4 amd 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

5Financial requirements

The relevant financial requirements in the board’s policies.

1Licence class

Building design—medium rise.

2Scope of work

(1)Prepare plans and specifications for buildings to a maximum of 3 storeys above a storey used for the parking of vehicles, but not including Type A construction other than class 2, 3 or 9 buildings.

(2)Contract administration in relation to building work designed by the licensee.

s 2 amd 2004 SL No. 122 s 6(7)

3Technical qualifications

The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.

s 3 amd 2007 SL No. 254 s 6(12)–(14); 2012 SL No. 103 s 50(24); 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

sub 2016 SL No. 5 s 37

4Experience requirements

Two years experience, which includes experience gained during an apprenticeship or other training, in—

(a)the scope of work for the class; or

(b)other work, if the commission considers experience in the other work is at least equivalent to experience in the scope of work for the class.

s 4 amd 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

5Financial requirements

The relevant financial requirements in the board’s policies.

1Licence class

Building design—open.

2Scope of work

(1)Prepare plans and specifications for buildings of any height or floor area.

(2)Contract administration in relation to building work designed by the licensee.

3Technical qualifications

The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.

s 3 amd 2007 SL No. 254 s 6(15)–(17); 2012 SL No. 103 s 50(25); 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

sub 2016 SL No. 5 s 38

4Experience requirements

Two years experience, which includes experience gained during an apprenticeship or other training, in—

(a)the scope of work for the class; or

(b)other work, if the commission considers experience in the other work is at least equivalent to experience in the scope of work for the class.

s 4 amd 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

5Financial requirements

The relevant financial requirements in the board’s policies.

1Licence class

Completed residential building inspection.

2Scope of work

A completed building inspection, including an inspection and preparation of a report in accordance with Australian Standard 4349.1 ‘Inspection of Buildings-Property Inspections-Residential Buildings’.

s 2 sub 2009 SL No. 243 s 13(7)

3Technical qualifications

The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.

s 3 amd 2007 SL No. 254 s 6(18)–(19); 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(2)–(3)

sub 2016 SL No. 5 s 39(1)

4Experience requirements

Five years experience—

(a)in the scope of work for 1 of the following licence classes—

(i)builder—low rise;

(ii)builder—medium rise;

(iii)builder—open; or

(b)as a building surveyor, assistant building surveyor or building surveyor technician.

s 4 amd 2016 SL No. 5 s 39(2)

5Financial requirements

The relevant financial requirements in the board’s policies.

1Licence class

Cabinetmaking.

2Scope of work

(1)Install, refurbish, restore or repair kitchen, bathroom, laundry and other fitted cabinets and fitments on-site.

(2)Incidental work of another class.

3Technical qualifications

The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.

s 3 amd 2004 SL No. 294 s 5(2); 2009 SL No. 243 s 13(8); 2010 SL No. 320 s 4(17); 2012 SL No. 103 s 50(26)–(27); 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

sub 2016 SL No. 5 s 40(1)

4Managerial qualifications

An approved managerial qualification.

s 4 amd 2009 SL No. 70 s 8(1)

6Financial requirements

The relevant financial requirements in the board’s policies.

1Licence class

Carpentry.

2Scope of work

(1)Construct and erect timber and steel wall framing and roof structures.

(2)Construct and erect non-load bearing internal partition walls.

(3)Install windows and doors including framing.

(4)Erect ceiling and subfloor framing.

(5)Install timber and sheet flooring.

(6)Install exterior cladding, fascias and soffits.

(7)Install metal roofing.

(8)Construct timber stairs.

(9)Fix internal linings, panelling and mouldings.

(10)Install door and window locks and furniture.

(11)Restore and renovate doors, windows and frames.

(12)Install fitments.

(13)Concreting to simple forms, including install formwork, reinforcement and concrete.

(14)Erect and strip formwork, including slip form and jump form formwork.

(15)Incidental work of another class.

(16)In this section—

door includes a fire door or a fire shutter.

s 2 amd 2008 SL No. 307 s 4(22); 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(2)

3Technical qualifications

The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.

s 3 amd 2007 SL No. 254 s 6(20)–(21); 2010 SL No. 34 s 6(55); 2012 SL No. 103 s 50(28); 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

sub 2016 SL No. 5 s 41(1)

4Managerial qualifications

An approved managerial qualification.

s 4 amd 2009 SL No. 70 s 8(1)

6Financial requirements

The relevant financial requirements in the board’s policies.

1Licence class

Concreting.

2Scope of work

(1)Concreting including install formwork, reinforcement and concrete.

(2)Incidental work of another class.

s 2 amd 2008 SL No. 307 s 4(23)

3Technical qualifications

The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.

s 3 amd 2006 SL No. 277 s 6(1)–(2); 2007 SL No. 254 s 6(22)–(23); 2010 SL No. 34 s 6(21)–(22), (57); 2012 SL No. 103 s 50(29)–(30); 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

sub 2016 SL No. 5 s 42(1)

4Managerial qualifications

An approved managerial qualification.

s 4 amd 2009 SL No. 70 s 8(1)

6Financial requirements

The relevant financial requirements in the board’s policies.

1Licence class

Plumbing and drainage.

2Scope of work

(1)Installing, commissioning, maintaining and testing plumbing and drainage services in all classes of buildings and premises, including, but not limited to, the following—

(a)compressed air, heating, steam, vacuum or ventilation systems;

(b)irrigation;

(c)metal fascias and gutters;

(d)on-site domestic waste water management systems;

(e)roof and wall cladding;

(f)skylights;

(g)fire hydrants, with or without pumps;

(h)fire hose reels, with or without pumps.

(2)Prepare plans and specifications for plumbing and drainage work if the plans and specifications are—

(a)for the licensee’s personal use; or

(b)for use in plumbing and drainage work to be performed by the licensee personally.

(3)Incidental work of another class.

s 2 amd 2004 SL No. 122 s 6(8); 2009 SL No. 243 s 13(9); 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(4)

3Technical qualifications

The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.

s 3 amd 2006 SL No. 277 s 6(3); 2010 SL No. 320 s 4(18)

sub 2016 SL No. 43

4Managerial qualifications

An approved managerial qualification.

s 4 amd 2009 SL No. 70 s 8(1)

5Financial requirements

The relevant financial requirements in the board’s policies.

1Licence class

Drainage.

2Scope of work

(1)Installing, commissioning, maintaining and testing above and below ground waste water, stormwater and sanitary drainage systems, including on-site domestic waste water management systems.

(2)Prepare plans and specifications for drainage work if the plans and specifications are—

(a)for the licensee’s personal use; or

(b)for use in drainage work to be performed by the licensee personally.

(3)Incidental work of another class.

s 2 amd 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(4)

3Technical qualifications

The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.

s 3 amd 2006 SL No. 277 s 6(4); 2010 SL No. 320 s 4(19)

sub 2016 SL No. 44

4Managerial qualifications

An approved managerial qualification.

s 4 amd 2009 SL No. 70 s 8(1)

5Financial requirements

The relevant financial requirements in the board’s policies.

pt 19A (ss 1–6) ins 2013 SL No. 87 s 8

1Licence class

(1)Maintenance.

(2)Maintenance and installation.

pt 19A (ss 1–6) ins 2013 SL No. 87 s 8

2Scope of work

(1)For the licence class mentioned in section 1 (1), building work that is within the scope of work mentioned in the Plumbing and Drainage Regulation 2003 , schedule 2, item 8, column 4, paragraph (a) for a drainer—on-site sewerage facility licence.

(2)For the licence class mentioned in section 1 (2), building work that is within the scope of work mentioned in the Plumbing and Drainage Regulation 2003 , schedule 2, item 8, column 4, paragraph (b) for a drainer—on-site sewerage facility licence.

pt 19A (ss 1–6) ins 2013 SL No. 87 s 8

3Technical qualifications

The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.

pt 19A (ss 1–6) ins 2013 SL No. 87 s 8

sub 2016 SL No. 5 s 45

4Managerial qualifications

An approved managerial qualification.

pt 19A (ss 1–6) ins 2013 SL No. 87 s 8

5Financial requirements

The relevant financial requirements in the board’s policies.

pt 19A (ss 1–6) ins 2013 SL No. 87 s 8

6Definition for pt 19A

In this part—

drainer—on-site sewerage facility licence means the restricted licence of that name issued by the Plumbing Industry Council under the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2002 .

pt 19A (ss 1–6) ins 2013 SL No. 87 s 8

1Licence class

Irrigation.

2Scope of work

(1)Assess, select and install irrigation equipment for various landscaping situations, including, for example, overhead, mini-sprinkle, dripper and pop-up sprinklers, irrigation systems, filters, timers, injectors, pressure pumps and pipe installations.

(2)Installing and commissioning solar heating systems for swimming pools.

(3)Incidental work of another class.

(4)However, the scope of work does not include personally carrying out any building work for which an occupational licence is required, unless the licensee holds an occupational licence.

Example—

The installation, testing or commissioning of a non-return valve to a potable water supply can not be carried out unless the licensee holds an occupational licence authorising the holder of the licence to carry out the work.

s 2 amd 2009 SL No. 70 s 8(2); 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(5)

3Technical qualifications

The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.

s 3 amd 2006 SL No. 277 s 6(5); 2009 SL No. 70 s 8(3); 2010 SL No. 320 s 4(20); 2012 SL No. 103 s 50(31); 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

sub 2016 SL No. 5 s 46(1)

4Managerial qualifications

An approved managerial qualification.

s 4 amd 2009 SL No. 70 s 8(1)

5Financial requirements

The relevant financial requirements in the board’s policies.

pt hdg sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

1Licence classes

(1)Certify.

(2)Inspect and test.

s 1 sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

2Scope of work

(1)For the licence class mentioned in section 1 (1)—

(a)certify, inspect and test fire doors and shutters; and

(b)if the licensee held a licence in the class of ‘fire equipment—passive (fire doors and fire shutters)’ on 31 December 2008—install and maintain fire doors and shutters.

(2)For the licence class mentioned in section 1 (2)—

(a)inspect fire doors and shutters; and

(b)test fire doors and shutters; and

(c)if the licensee held a licence in the class of ‘fire equipment—passive (fire doors and fire shutters) restricted to carrying out certain work’ on 31 December 2008—install and maintain fire doors and shutters.

s 2 amd 2006 SL No. 227 s 71(1); 2008 SL No. 160 s 92(1); 2008 SL No. 307 s 4(24)

sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

3Technical qualifications

The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.

s 3 sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

amd 2009 SL No. 243 s 13(10); 2012 SL No. 103 s 50(32); 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

sub 2016 SL No. 5 s 47

4Managerial qualifications

An approved managerial qualification.

s 4 sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

amd 2009 SL No. 70 s 8(1)

5Experience requirements

Two years experience, which includes experience gained during an apprenticeship or other training—

(a)in the scope of work for the class; or

(b)other work, if the commission considers experience in the other work is at least equivalent to experience to the scope of work for the class.

s 5 sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

amd 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

6Financial requirements

The relevant financial requirements in the board’s policies.

s 6 sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

pt hdg sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

1Licence class

Certify, install and maintain.

s 1 sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

2Scope of work

Certify, install and maintain, inspect and test—fire collars, fire rated penetrations and fire rated joint sealing.

s 2 amd 2006 SL No. 227 s 71(2)–(3); 2008 SL No. 160 s 92(2); 2008 SL No. 307 s 4(25)

sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

3Technical qualifications

The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.

s 3 sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

amd 2009 SL No. 243 s 13(11); 2012 SL No. 103 s 50(33); 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

sub 2016 SL No. 5 s 47

4Managerial qualifications

An approved managerial qualification.

s 4 sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3))

amd 2009 SL No. 70 s 8(1)

5Experience requirements

Two years experience, which includes experience gained during an apprenticeship and other training in—

(a)the scope of work for the class; or

(b)other work, if the commission considers experience in the other work is at least equivalent to experience in the scope of work for the class.

s 5 sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

amd 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

6Financial requirements

The relevant financial requirements in the board’s policies.

s 6 sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

pt hdg sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

1Licence class

Certify.

s 1 sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

2Scope of work

Certify, inspect and test fire walls, smoke walls, or fire rated ceiling systems requiring a fire resistant level under the Building Code of Australia.

s 2 amd 2004 SL No. 122 s 6(9); 2006 SL No. 227 s 71(4)

sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

3Technical qualifications

The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.

s 3 sub 2004 SL No. 122 s 6(10); 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3); 2010 SL No. 34 s 6(58)–(59)

amd 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

sub 2016 SL No. 5 s 47

4Managerial qualifications

An approved managerial qualification.

s 4 sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

amd 2009 SL No. 70 s 8(1)

5Experience requirements

Two years experience, which includes experience gained during an apprenticeship and other training in—

(a)the scope of work for the class; or

(b)other work, if the commission considers experience in the other work is at least equivalent to experience in the scope of work for the class.

s 5 sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

amd 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

6Financial requirements

The relevant financial requirements in the board’s policies.

s 6 sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

pt hdg sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

1Licence classes

(1)Certify—restricted to gaseous, water mist and reticulated foam proportioning systems.

(2)Certify—restricted to chemical and foam special hazard systems.

(3)Install and maintain.

(4)Maintain—restricted to gaseous, water mist and reticulated foam proportioning systems.

s 1 sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

2Scope of work

(1)For a licence class mentioned in section 1 (1), certify, inspect and test gaseous, water mist and reticulated foam proportioning systems.

(2)For a licence class mentioned in section 1 (2), certify, inspect and test chemical and foam stored pressure systems.

(3)For a licence class mentioned in section 1 (3), install and maintain gaseous, water mist and reticulated foam proportioning systems and chemical and foam stored pressure systems.

(4)For a licence class mentioned in section 1 (4), maintain gaseous, water mist and reticulated foam proportioning systems.

s 2 amd 2006 SL No. 227 s 71(1); 2008 SL No. 160 s 92(3); 2008 SL No. 307 s 4(26)

sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

3Technical qualifications

The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.

s 3 sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

amd 2009 SL No. 243 s 13(12); 2010 SL No. 34 s 6(60); 2010 SL No. 320 s 4(21); 2012 SL No. 103 s 50(34); 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

sub 2016 SL No. 5 s 47

4Managerial qualifications

An approved managerial qualification.

s 4 sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

amd 2009 SL No. 70 s 8(1)

5Experience requirements

Two years experience, which includes experience gained during an apprenticeship and other training in—

(a)the scope of work for the class; or

(b)other work, if the commission considers experience in the other work is at least equivalent to experience in the scope of work for the class.

s 5 sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

amd 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

6Financial requirements

The relevant financial requirements in the board’s policies.

s 6 sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

pt hdg sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

1Licence classes

(1)Certify.

(2)Certify—restricted to commercial or industrial type.

(3)Certify—restricted to domestic or residential types.

(4)Install and maintain.

(5)Install and maintain—restricted to commercial or industrial type.

(6)Install and maintain—restricted to domestic or residential type.

(7)Inspect and test.

s 1 sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

2Scope of work

(1)For a licence class mentioned in section 1 (1), certify, inspect and test—

(a)reticulated water based fire suppression systems or fire sprinkler systems, which are of a commercial or industrial type designed in accordance with AS 2118.1; and

(b)reticulated water based fire suppression systems or fire sprinkler systems, which are of a domestic type designed in accordance with AS 2118.5 or of a residential type designed in accordance with AS 2118.4, to a maximum height of 4 storeys.

(2)For a licence class mentioned in section 1 (2), certify, inspect and test reticulated water based fire suppression systems or fire sprinklers, which are of a commercial or industrial type designed in accordance with AS 2118.1.

(3)For a licence class mentioned in section 1 (3), certify, inspect and test reticulated water based fire suppression systems or fire sprinklers, which are of a domestic type designed in accordance with AS 2118.5 or of a residential type designed in accordance with AS 2118.4, to a maximum height of 4 storeys.

(4)For a licence class mentioned in section 1 (4), install and maintain—

(a)reticulated water based fire suppression systems or fire sprinkler systems, which are of a commercial or industrial type designed in accordance with AS 2118.1; and

(b)reticulated water based fire suppression systems or fire sprinkler systems, which are of a domestic type designed in accordance with AS 2118.5 or of a residential type designed in accordance with AS 2118.4, to a maximum height of 4 storeys.

(5)For a licence class mentioned in section 1 (5), install and maintain reticulated water based fire suppression systems or fire sprinkler systems which are of a commercial or industrial type designed in accordance with AS 2118.1.

(6)For a licence class mentioned in section 1 (6), install and maintain reticulated water based fire suppression systems or fire sprinkler systems which are of a domestic type designed in accordance with AS 2118.5 or of a residential type designed in accordance with AS 2118.4, to a maximum height of 4 storeys.

(7)For a licence class mentioned in section 1 (7), inspect and test—

(a)reticulated water based fire suppression systems or fire sprinkler systems which are of a commercial or industrial type designed in accordance with AS 2118.1; and

(b)reticulated water based fire suppression systems or fire sprinkler systems which are of a domestic type designed in accordance with AS 2118.5 or of a residential type designed in accordance with AS 2118.4, to a maximum height of 4 storeys.

s 2 amd 2006 SL No. 227 s 71(1); 2008 SL No. 160 s 92(3); 2008 SL No. 307 s 4(27)

sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

amd 2016 SL No. 5 s 48(1)–(3)

3Technical qualifications

The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.

s 3 sub 2016 SL No. 5 s 48(4)

4Managerial qualifications

An approved managerial qualification.

s 4 sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

amd 2009 SL No. 70 s 8(1)

5Experience requirements

Two years experience, which includes experience gained during an apprenticeship and other training in—

(a)the scope of work for the class; or

(b)other work, if the commission considers experience in the other work is at least equivalent to experience in the scope of work for the class.

s 5 sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

amd 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

6Financial requirements

The relevant financial requirements in the board’s policies.

s 6 sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

pt hdg sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

1Licence classes

(1)Certify.

(2)Install and maintain.

(3)Inspect and test.

s 1 sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

2Scope of work

(1)For a licence class mentioned in section 1 (1), certify, inspect and test fire pumps.

(2)For a licence class mentioned in section 1 (2), install and maintain fire pumps.

(3)For a licence class mentioned in section 1 (3), inspect and test fire pumps.

s 2 amd 2006 SL No. 227 s 71(1); 2008 SL No. 160 s 92(3); 2008 SL No. 307 s 4(28)

sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

3Technical qualifications

The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.

s 3 amd 2006 SL No. 277 s 6(6)

sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

amd 2010 SL No. 34 s 6(61)–(62); 2010 SL No. 320 s 4(23); 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

sub 2016 SL No. 5 s 49

4Managerial qualifications

An approved managerial qualification.

s 4 sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

amd 2009 SL No. 70 s 8(1)

5Experience requirements

Two years experience, which includes experience gained during an apprenticeship and other training in—

(a)the scope of work for the class; or

(b)other work, if the commission considers experience in the other work is at least equivalent to experience in the scope of work for the class.

s 5 sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

amd 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

6Financial requirements

The relevant financial requirements in the board’s policies.

s 6 sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

pt hdg sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

1Licence classes

(1)Certify.

(2)Install and maintain.

(3)Inspect and test.

s 1 sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

2Scope of work

(1)For a licence class mentioned in section 1 (1), certify, inspect and test fire hydrants and hose reels.

(2)For a licence class mentioned in section 1 (2), install and maintain fire hydrants and hose reels.

(3)For a licence class mentioned in section 1 (3), inspect and test fire hydrants and hose reels.

s 2 amd 2006 SL No. 227 s 71(1); 2008 SL No. 160 s 92(3); 2008 SL No. 307 s 4(29)

sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

3Technical qualifications

The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.

s 3 amd 2006 SL No. 277 s 6(7)

sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

amd 2009 SL No. 243 s 13(14); 2010 SL No. 320 s 4(24); 2012 SL No. 103 s 50(35); 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

sub 2016 SL No. 5 s 49

4Managerial qualifications

An approved managerial qualification.

s 4 sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

amd 2009 SL No. 70 s 8(1)

5Experience requirements

Two years experience, which includes experience gained during an apprenticeship and other training in—

(a)the scope of work for the class; or

(b)other work, if the commission considers experience in the other work is at least equivalent to experience in the scope of work for the class.

s 5 sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

amd 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

6Financial requirements

The relevant financial requirements in the board’s policies.

s 6 sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

pt hdg sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

1Licence classes

(1)Certify.

(2)Install and maintain.

s 1 sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

2Scope of work

(1)For a licence class mentioned in section 1 (1), certify, inspect and test portable fire equipment and hose reels (hose reels down stream of stop cock only), including non-pumped presence of water tests.

(2)For a licence class mentioned in section 1 (2), install and maintain portable fire equipment and hose reels (hose reels down stream of stop cock only), including non-pumped presence of water tests.

s 2 amd 2006 SL No. 227 s 71(1); 2008 SL No. 160 s 92(3); 2008 SL No. 307 s 4(30)

sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

3Technical qualifications

The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.

s 3 amd 2006 SL No. 277 s 6(8)

sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

amd 2009 SL No. 243 s 13(15)–(16); 2012 SL No. 103 s 50(36); 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

sub 2016 SL No. 5 s 49

4Managerial qualifications

An approved managerial qualification.

s 4 sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

amd 2009 SL No. 70 s 8(1)

5Experience requirements

Two years experience, which includes experience gained during an apprenticeship and the training in—

(a)the scope of work for the class; or

(b)other work, if the commission considers experience in the other work is at least equivalent to experience in the scope of work for the class.

s 5 sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

amd 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

6Financial requirements

The relevant financial requirements in the board’s policies.

s 6 sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

pt hdg sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

1Licence classes

(1)Certify.

(2)Install and maintain—extra low voltage.

(3)Maintain—extra low voltage.

s 1 sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

2Scope of work

(1)For a licence class mentioned in section 1 (1), certify, inspect and test fire detection, alarm and warning systems, including inputs to, and outputs and controls from, fire alarm systems, fire ventilation controls, and suppression system monitoring and controls.

(2)For a licence class mentioned in section 1 (2), install and maintain fire detection, alarm and warning systems, including inputs to, and outputs and controls from, fire alarm systems, fire ventilation controls, and suppression system monitoring and controls but limited to systems and controls with extra low voltage.

(3)For a licence class mentioned in section 1 (3), maintain fire detection, alarm and warning systems, including inputs to, and outputs and controls from fire, alarm systems, fire ventilation controls, and suppression system monitoring and controls but limited to systems and controls with extra low voltage.

s 2 amd 2006 SL No. 227 s 71(1); 2008 SL No. 160 s 92(3); 2008 SL No. 307 s 4(31)

sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

3Technical qualifications

The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.

s 3 amd 2006 SL No. 277 s 6(9)

sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

amd 2009 SL No. 243 s 13(17); 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

sub 2016 SL No. 5 s 49

4Managerial qualifications

An approved managerial qualification.

s 4 sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

amd 2009 SL No. 70 s 8(1)

5Experience requirements

Two years experience, which includes experience gained during an apprenticeship and other training in—

(a)the scope of work for the class; or

(b)other work, if the commission considers experience in the other work is at least equivalent to experience in the scope of work for the class.

s 5 sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

amd 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

6Financial requirements

The relevant financial requirements in the board’s policies.

s 6 sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

pt hdg sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

1Licence classes

(1)Certify.

(2)Inspect and test.

s 1 sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

2Scope of work

(1)For a licence class mentioned in section 1 (1), certify, inspect and test emergency lighting systems to provide a level of illumination for safe evacuation in a fire emergency, provide identification of exits and paths of travel to an exit, and to safeguard occupants by making them aware of the fire emergency.

(2)For a licence class mentioned in section 1 (2), inspect and test emergency lighting systems to provide a level of illumination for safe evacuation in a fire emergency, provide identification of exits and paths of travel to an exit, and to safeguard occupants by making them aware of the fire emergency.

s 2 amd 2006 SL No. 227 s 71(1); 2008 SL No. 160 s 92(3); 2008 SL No. 307 s 4(32)

sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

3Technical qualifications

The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.

s 3 sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

amd 2009 SL No. 243 s 13(18); 2010 SL No. 34 s 6(7), (9)–(10); 2012 SL No. 103 s 50(37); 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

sub 2016 SL No. 5 s 49

4Managerial qualifications

An approved managerial qualification.

s 4 sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

amd 2009 SL No. 70 s 8(1)

5Experience requirements

Two years experience, which includes experience gained during an apprenticeship and other training in—

(a)the scope of work for the class; or

(b)other work, if the commission considers experience in the other work is at least equivalent to experience in the scope of work for the class.

s 5 sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

amd 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

6Financial requirements

The relevant financial requirements in the board’s policies.

s 6 sub 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

pt hdg ins 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

1Licence class

Emergency procedures.

s 1 ins 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

2Scope of work

Develop and approve emergency evacuation procedures for the controlled evacuation of buildings, structures and workplaces during a fire emergency.

s 2 ins 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

amd 2010 SL No. 320 s 4(25)

3Technical qualifications

The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.

s 3 ins 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

amd 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

sub 2016 SL No. 5 s 49

4Managerial qualifications

An approved managerial qualification.

s 4 ins 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

amd 2009 SL No. 70 s 8(1)

5Experience requirements

Two years experience, which includes experience gained during an apprenticeship and other training in—

(a)the scope of work for the class; or

(b)other work, if the commission considers experience in the other work is at least equivalent to experience in the scope of the work for the class.

s 5 ins 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

amd 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

6Financial requirements

The relevant financial requirements in the board’s policies.

s 6 ins 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

pt hdg ins 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

1Licence class

Fire safety professional.

s 1 ins 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

2Scope of work

(1)The formulation and provision of alternative solutions relating to fire safety.

(2)The inspection of, or reporting on, buildings (including existing, temporary or special structures) against fire performance legislation, such as the Building Code of Australia and the Building Act 1975 .

(3)Certify, inspect and test a fire protection system.

(4)However the scope of work does not include professional engineering services under the Professional Engineers Act 2002 .

s 2 ins 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

amd 2009 SL No. 70 s 8(5)–(6)

3Technical qualifications

The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.

s 3 ins 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

amd 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

sub 2016 SL No. 5 s 49

4Experience requirements

Two years experience, which includes experience gained during an apprenticeship and other training in—

(a)the scope of work for the class; or

(b)other work, if the commission considers experience in the other work is at least equivalent to experience in the scope of the work for the class.

s 4 ins 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

amd 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

5Financial requirements

The relevant financial requirements in the board’s policies.

s 5 ins 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(3)

1Licence class

Floor finishing and covering (hard sector).

2Scope of work

(1)Prepare, sand, and apply coatings to, timber floors.

(2)Install and repair cork flooring including prepare, sand, and apply coating systems.

(3)Install and repair mosaic and block parquetry flooring including prepare, sand, and apply coating systems.

(4)Install pre-finished manufactured and engineered timber flooring.

(5)Install and repair non-structural strip timber flooring including prepare, sand, and apply coating systems.

(6)Prepare, apply and finish epoxy and seamless floor coverings.

(7)Incidental work of another class.

3Technical qualifications

The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.

s 3 amd 2007 SL No. 254 s 6(24); 2010 SL No. 320 s 4(26); 2012 SL No. 103 s 50(38); 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

sub 2016 SL No. 5 s 50(1)

4Managerial qualifications

An approved managerial qualification.

s 4 amd 2009 SL No. 70 s 8(1)

6Financial requirements

The relevant financial requirements in the board’s policies.

1Licence class

Foundation work—piling and anchors.

2Scope of work

(1)Excavate and install support.

(2)Construct underpinning.

(3)Concreting for foundation work, including install formwork, reinforcement and concrete.

(4)Install piling including driven piles, cast-in piles, groutcrete piles, compressed piles, bored cast-in-place piles and screw piles.

(5)Dewater site including sump and permanent dewatering systems.

(6)Incidental work of another class.

s 2 amd 2008 SL No. 307 s 4(33); 2016 SL No. 5 s 51(1)

3Technical qualifications

The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.

s 3 amd 2004 SL No. 294 s 5(3); 2010 SL No. 320 s 4(27); 2012 SL No. 103 s 50(39); 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

sub 2016 SL No. 5 s 51(2)

4Managerial qualifications

An approved managerial qualification.

s 4 amd 2009 SL No. 70 s 8(1)

6Financial requirements

The relevant financial requirements in the board’s policies.

1Licence class

Gasfitting.

2Scope of work

(1)Installing, commissioning, maintaining, testing, altering, repairing and servicing a gas system in any building.

(2)Incidental work of another class.

(3)However, the scope of work does not include—

(a)for a gasfitter who possesses only a gas work authorisation—

(i)gas work that can be carried out only by a gasfitter who possesses a gas work licence; and

(ii)gas work the gasfitter must not carry out under a condition or limitation imposed under the Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004 on the gas work authorisation; and

(b)for a gasfitter who possesses only a gas work licence—

(i)gas work that can be carried out only by a gasfitter who possesses a gas work authorisation; and

(ii)gas work the gasfitter must not carry out under a condition or limitation imposed under the Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004 on the gas work licence.

s 2 sub 2006 SL No. 33 s 5(2)

amd 2009 SL No. 70 s 8(7); 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(6)

3Technical qualifications

The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.

s 3 sub 2006 SL No. 33 s 5(2); 2016 SL No. 5 s 52

4Managerial qualifications

An approved managerial qualification.

s 4 amd 2009 SL No. 70 s 8(1)

5Financial requirements

The relevant financial requirements in the board’s policies.

6Definitions for pt 33

In this part—

gas system see the Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004 , schedule 2.

gas work see the Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004 , section 725.

gas work authorisation means a gas work authorisation under the Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004 .

gas work licence means a gas work licence under the Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004 .

s 6 ins 2006 SL No. 33 s 5(3)

1Licence class

Glass, glazing and aluminium.

2Scope of work

(1)Glaze and reglaze buildings.

(2)Fabricate and install windows and doors in buildings.

(3)Fabricate and install shower screens and metal framed sliding wardrobe doors whether mirrored or otherwise.

(4)Fabricate and install security screens and doors.

(5)Fabricate, install and reglaze commercial glazing including shopfronts, windows, doors, toughened glass assemblies, aluminium glazing systems, curtain walling systems, balustrading and watertight glazing.

(6)Fabricate and install fixed mirrors.

(7)Fabricate, install and reglaze architectural engineered glazing including suspended and overhead glazing and structural balustrading.

(8)Construct and repair leadlight panels.

(9)Apply film patterns and designs to glass.

(10)Incidental work of another class.

3Technical qualifications

The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.

s 3 amd 2007 SL No. 254 s 6(25); 2012 SL No. 103 s 50(40); 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

sub 2016 SL No. 5 s 53(1)

4Managerial qualifications

An approved managerial qualification.

s 4 amd 2009 SL No. 70 s 8(1)

6Financial requirements

The relevant financial requirements in the board’s policies.

1Licence classes

(1)Hydraulic services design.

(2)Hydraulic services design excluding design of on-site domestic waste water management.

2Scope of work

(1)For the licence class mentioned in section 1 (1)—prepare plans, specifications and documents, associated with the following building services—

(a)sanitary drainage, soil waste and venting;

(b)trade waste drainage, plumbing and venting;

(c)cold and hot water;

(d)rainwater and stormwater drainage;

(e)gas services;

(f)fire hydrant and hose reel services, with or without pumps;

(g)commercial, residential and domestic fire sprinklers, deluge and wall wetting sprinklers (drenchers);

(h)on-site domestic waste water management.

(2)For the licence class mentioned in section 1 (2)—prepare plans, specifications and documents, associated with the building services mentioned in subsection (1) (a) to (g).

3Technical qualifications

The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.

s 3 amd 2004 SL No. 294 s 5(4); 2008 SL No. 307 s 4(34); 2012 SL No. 103 s 50(41); 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

sub 2016 SL No. 5 s 54

4Experience requirements

Two years experience, which includes experience gained during an apprenticeship or other training, in—

(a)the scope of work for the class; or

(b)other work, if the commission considers experience in the other work is at least equivalent to experience in the scope of work for the class.

s 4 amd 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

5Financial requirements

The relevant financial requirements in the board’s policies.

1Licence class

Joinery.

2Scope of work

(1)Install subfloor framing, including bearers and joists.

(2)Construct and erect wall framing including install internal linings, assemble partition frames and install curtain walling.

(3)Manufacture, assemble and fit components for door and window frames, doors and sashes, and for stairs.

(4)Manufacture, assemble and install joinery unit components.

(5)Prepare surfaces and apply paint and other finishes for joinery.

(6)Cut and install glass for joinery.

(7)Use aluminium, including fabricate, assemble, construct framework and manufacture aluminium grills and louvres.

(8)Incidental work of another class.

(9)In this section—

door includes a fire door or a fire shutter.

s 2 amd 2008 SL No. 347 s 17(4); 2009 SL No. 243 s 13(19)

3Technical qualifications

The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.

s 3 amd 2010 SL No. 320 s 4(28)–(29); 2012 SL No. 103 s 50(42); 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

sub 2016 SL No. 5 s 55(1)

4Managerial qualifications

An approved managerial qualification.

s 4 amd 2009 SL No. 70 s 8(1)

6Financial requirements

The relevant financial requirements in the board’s policies.

1Licence class

Structural metal fabrication and erection.

2Scope of work

(1)Prepare, fabricate and erect structural and non-structural metal components.

(2)Incidental work of another class.

3Technical qualifications

The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.

s 3 amd 2010 SL No. 34 s 6(63); 2012 SL No. 103 s 50(43); 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

sub 2016 SL No. 5 s 56(1)

4Managerial qualifications

An approved managerial qualification.

s 4 amd 2009 SL No. 70 s 8(1)

6Financial requirements

The relevant financial requirements in the board’s policies.

1Licence class

Non-structural metal fabrication and installation.

2Scope of work

Prepare, fabricate and erect non-structural metal components.

3Technical qualifications

The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.

s 3 amd 2006 SL No. 277 s 6(10); 2010 SL No. 320 s 4(30); 2012 SL No. 103 s 50(44); 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

sub 2016 SL No. 5 s 57(1)

4Managerial qualifications

An approved managerial qualification.

s 4 amd 2009 SL No. 70 s 8(1)

6Financial requirements

The relevant financial requirements in the board’s policies.

1Licence class

Metal fascias and gutters.

2Scope of work

(1)Fabricate and install rainwater goods including, and associated with, metal fascias and gutters.

(2)Fabricate and install external flashings and associated soffits, fascias and gutters.

(3)Incidental work of another class.

3Technical qualifications

The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.

s 3 amd 2006 SL No. 277 s 6(11); 2007 SL No. 254 s 6(26)–(27); 2010 SL No. 34 s 6(5)–(11), (14), (17), (64)–(71); 2010 SL No. 320 s 4(31); 2012 SL No. 103 s 50(45); 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

sub 2016 SL No. 5 s 58(1)

4Managerial qualifications

An approved managerial qualification.

s 4 amd 2009 SL No. 70 s 8(1)

6Financial requirements

The relevant financial requirements in the board’s policies.

1Licence class

Roof and wall cladding.

2Scope of work

(1)Select and install roof cladding other than terracotta and concrete roof tiles.

(2)Fabricate and install rainwater goods.

(3)Flash penetrations through roofs and walls, including, for example, install skylights and ventilators.

(4)Design, fabricate and install external flashings, metal ceilings, associated soffits and fascias.

(5)Erect fixed or operating box type louvre units.

(6)Disconnect and reconnect air distribution equipment throughout roof or wall cladding.

(7)Design roof drainage components.

(8)Design penetrations associated with mechanical services, including large penetration water management.

(9)Refurbish and maintain roofs, excluding painting roofs.

(10)Incidental work of another class.

s 2 amd 2004 SL No. 122 s 6(12)–(13)

3Technical qualifications

The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.

s 3 amd 2004 SL No. 122 s 6(14); 2006 SL No. 277 s 6(12); 2010 SL No. 34 s 6(72); 2010 SL No. 320 s 4(32); 2012 SL No. 103 s 50(46); 2013 SL No. 224 s 39(1)

sub 2016 SL No. 5 s 59(1)

4Managerial qualifications

An approved managerial qualification.

s 4 amd 2009 SL No. 70 s 8(1)