Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Building Act 1993 - SECT 28

Historic buildings and special buildings

28. Historic buildings and special buildings



(1) Despite section 24, the relevant building surveyor may issue a building
permit for the carrying out of building work that does not comply with the
building regulations if the work is to be carried out on, or in connection
with-

   (a)  a building included on the Heritage Register established under the
        Heritage Act 1995;





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(2) The building permit may be issued to enable the carrying out of work
appropriate to the style, manner of construction and materials of the
building.

(3) In deciding an application for a building permit in respect of a building
to which subsection (1) applies, the relevant building surveyor must take into
account-

   (a)  the structural adequacy of the building; and

   (b)  the requirements necessary to make reasonable provision for the
        amenity of the building and the safety and health of people using the
        building.

(4) The consent and report of the Executive Director under the
Heritage Act 1995 must be obtained to an application to demolish or alter a
building which is on a register established under that Act.