Queensland Consolidated Acts

BUILDING ACT 1975 - SECT 81

(1) This section applies to a building development approval for alterations to an existing building or structure if--

(a) the total of the following represents more than half the total volume of the existing building or structure, measured over its roof and external walls--

(i) the alterations;

(ii) any previous structural alterations to it approved or completed in the previous 3 years; or

(b) the building certifier has decided the alterations pose a risk--

(i) to the safety of persons accommodated in or using the building or structure; or

(ii) of spreading fire to adjoining buildings or structures.

(2) However, this section does not apply if--

(a) the alterations are for a budget accommodation building, to which chapter 7, part 3, applies; and

(b) the purpose of the alterations is to ensure the building or structure complies with the fire safety standard.

(3) The building development approval may include a condition that all, or a stated part, of the existing building or structure must comply with all or a stated part of the building assessment provisions as if it were a new building or structure.

(4) This section does not limit chapter 5, part 3.