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TABLE OF PROVISIONS
Regulation Page
PART 1—PRELIMINARY 1
1. Objective 1
2. Authorising provisions 2
3. Commencement 2
4. Revocation 2
5. Definitions 2
PART 2—REGISTRATION 6
6. Requirement to register 6
7. Application for registration 6
8. Application for renewal of registration 6
9. Transfer of caravan park registration 6
10. Grant or renewal of registration 7
11. Period of registration 7
12. Transfers 7
13. Fees 7
14. Register of caravan parks 8
15. Duty of caravan park owner on registration 8
PART 3—STANDARDS 11
Division 1—Standards for unregistrable movable dwellings and
accessories 11
16. Design, construction and installation standards—unregistrable
movable dwellings 11
17. Manufacturer's compliance plate 11
18. Design information to be provided on sale of dwelling or annexe 12
19. Notice to council 12
20. Installation certificate 12
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Division 2—Standards for prefabs 13
21. Construction standards—prefabs (prefabricated holiday units) 13
22. Notice to council 14
23. Installation certificate 14
Division 3—Standards for facilities and services in caravan parks 15
24. Health—maintenance, cleanliness, drinking water and refuse 15
25. Fire prevention 15
26. Flood prone land 16
27. Water supply 16
28. Discharge of sewage and waste water 16
29. Sanitary facilities 16
30. Lighting 17
Division 4—Maintenance 17
31. Maintenance of movable dwellings and annexes 17
32. Standards for non-resident occupiers 17
33. Maintenance of existing buildings 17
34. Maintenance of prefabs 18
PART 4—TRANSITIONAL AND EXPIRY 19
35. Compliance of existing movable dwellings and rigid annexes
with standards 19
36. Continuation of registration 19
37. Expiry 19
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SCHEDULES 20
SCHEDULE 1—Standards and codes 20
SCHEDULE 2—Registration 21
Form 1—Application for registration/renewal of registration of
caravan park 21
Form 2—Application for transfer of registration of a caravan park 22
Form 3—Certificate of *registration/*renewal of registration of a
caravan park 23
Form 4—Endorsement 23
SCHEDULE 3—Design, construction, installation and maintenance of
movable dwellings 24
SCHEDULE 4—Prefabs (prefabricated holiday units) 29
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SCHEDULE 5—Sanitary facilities 30
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STATUTORY RULES 1998
S.R. No. 79/1998
Residential Tenancies Act 1997
Residential Tenancies (Caravan Parks and Movable
Dwellings Registration and Standards) Regulations
1998
The Governor in Council makes the following Regulations:
Dated: 30 June 1998
Responsible Minister:
ROBERT MACLELLAN
Minister for Planning and Local Government
SHARNE BRYAN
Clerk of the Executive Council
PART 1—PRELIMINARY
1. Objective
The objective of these Regulations is to provide
for—
(a) registration of caravan parks; and
(b) standards of design, construction and
installation and maintenance of movable
dwellings in caravan parks; and
(c) standards for facilities and services in
caravan parks which protect the basic health
and safety of residents and occupiers.
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2. Authorising provisions
These Regulations are made under sections 514,
515 and 516 of the Residential Tenancies Act
1997.
3. Commencement
These Regulations come into operation on 1 July
1998.
4. Revocation
The Caravan Parks and Movable Dwellings
(Registration and Standards) Regulations 1993 1
are revoked.
5. Definitions
In these Regulations—
"Act" means the Residential Tenancies Act
1997;
"AG" immediately followed by a group of
numerals means the particular code
published from time to time by The
Australian Gas Association A.C.N. 004 206
044 and listed in Schedule 1;
"annexe" means an attachment to a movable
dwelling used as an extension of the
habitable area of that dwelling and capable
of being erected or removed from the site
within 24 hours;
"AS" immediately followed by a group of
numerals or a group of one or more letters
and one or more numerals means the
particular standard or code published from
time to time by Standards Australia and
listed in Schedule 1;
"AS/NZS" followed by a group of numbers or a
group of one or more letters and one or more
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numbers, punctuated or unpunctuated, means
the Australian and New Zealand Standard
identified by that group of numbers or letters
that is published jointly by Standards
Australia and Standards New Zealand;
"camp site" means a site in a caravan park that is
not provided with individual electrical power
or any other individual site services and that
is used for the placement of a tent registrable
movable dwelling or motor vehicle and
intended for use by an occupier other than a
resident;
"camping area" means an area in a caravan park
that is reserved for placement of tents and
motor vehicles;
"chassis" means a composite platform on which
an unregistrable movable dwelling is
constructed and which is—
(a) an integral part of the unregistrable
movable dwelling; and
(b) capable of fully supporting the
unregistrable movable dwelling at all
times;
"council" in relation to a caravan park, means the
municipal council in the municipal district of
which the caravan park is situated;
"flexible annexe" means an annexe which apart
from any rigid support frame, has walls and a
roof of canvas or other flexible material;
"long term site" means a site in a caravan park
designed for a movable dwelling and
intended for use by a resident;
"prefab" means a prefabricated holiday unit;
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"prefabricated holiday unit" means a dwelling
other than a tent or annexe that is intended
for use by an occupier other than a resident
and is designed to be erected on site from
pre-constructed components but does not
include a dwelling that cannot be situated at
and removed from a place within 24 hours;
"registrable movable dwelling" means a
movable dwelling that is, or is capable of
being registered under the Road Safety
Act 1986;
"rigid annexe" means an annexe which has walls
and a roof constructed of non-flexible
materials;
"running gear" means the axles wheels and
drawbar of a movable dwelling;
"site services" means individual provision to
sites of any or all of the following services—
power, gas, water, phone or sewer, septic or
such other system for the collection, removal
and disposal of sewage and waste water as is
approved by council;
"short term site" means a site in a caravan park
designed for a movable dwelling and
intended for use by an occupier other than a
resident but does not include a camp site;
"tent" means a movable dwelling which apart
from any rigid support frame, has walls and a
roof of canvas or other flexible material;
"tie down gear" means a device that connects the
anchor point to the means of restraint for an
unregistrable movable dwelling or annexe;
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"unregistrable movable dwelling" means a
movable dwelling constructed on a chassis
but does not include a registrable movable
dwelling or a camper trailer.
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PART 2—REGISTRATION
6. Requirement to register
A caravan park owner must register the caravan
park under these Regulations.
Penalty: 10 penalty units.
7. Application for registration
An application for registration must—
(a) be in the form of Form 1 of Schedule 2; and
(b) be lodged with council; and
(c) include a plan of the caravan park clearly
indicating the location and numbers of all
buildings and facilities and all long term
sites, short term sites and camp sites; and
(d) be accompanied by the relevant prescribed
fee.
8. Application for renewal of registration
An application for renewal of registration of a
caravan park must—
(a) be in the form of Form 1 of Schedule 2;
(b) be lodged with the council on or before
15 November in each year; and
(c) be accompanied by the relevant prescribed
fee.
9. Transfer of caravan park registration
An application for transfer of registration of a
caravan park must—
(a) be in the form of Form 2 of Schedule 2;
(b) be lodged with the council; and
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(c) be accompanied by—
(i) the current certificate of registration;
and
(ii) the relevant prescribed fee.
10. Grant or renewal of registration
(1) On an application under regulation 7 or 8, the
council may—
(a) grant the registration or renewal of
registration; and
(b) issue a certificate of registration or renewal
of registration.
(2) A certificate of registration or renewal of
registration must be in the form of Form 3 in
Schedule 2.
11. Period of registration
(1) Subject to sub-regulation (2), the registration of a
caravan park is annual registration from 1 January
to 31 December.
(2) If an application for registration is first made after
1 January and before 31 December, the caravan
park will be registered from the date of the grant
of registration until 31 December in that year.
(3) A caravan park registration may be renewed.
12. Transfers
(1) On an application under regulation 9, the council
may grant the transfer of registration.
(2) If an application under regulation 9 is granted and
the relevant prescribed fee is paid, the council
must cause the current certificate of registration to
be endorsed in the form of Form 4 in Schedule 2.
13. Fees
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(1) Subject to sub-regulation (3), the fee for an
application for registration or renewal is the
amount calculated by multiplying the total number
of long term and short term sites specified in the
application by $2.50.
(2) The fee for a transfer of registration is $50.00.
(3) If a caravan park is to be registered for less than
12 months, the fee for the application for
registration is the amount calculated at the rate of
one-twelfth of the fee prescribed under sub-
regulation (1) for each whole month during which
the registration is to be in force.
14. Register of caravan parks
A council must keep a register of caravan parks
containing the following information—
(a) registration number;
(b) date of application for registration;
(c) name and address of caravan park owner;
(d) address of caravan park;
(e) date of registration;
(f) dates of renewal;
(g) date of transfer of registration; and
(h) name and address of person to whom
registration is transferred.
15. Duty of caravan park owner on registration
A caravan park owner must ensure that—
(a) a manager or other responsible person—
(i) resides in or near the caravan park; and
(ii) is responsible for the supervision of the
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(iii) is available at the caravan park office
during normal office hours; and
(iv) is accessible at all times in case of an
emergency; and
(b) a register is maintained specifying—
(i) the name and address of each occupier;
and
(ii) the arrival and departure date of each
occupier; and
(iii) the site and vehicle registration
numbers in respect of each occupier;
and
(c) the following are displayed in a prominent
position at the caravan park office or other
place approved by the council—
(i) the caravan park registration certificate;
(ii) a plan of the caravan park;
(iii) a copy of the caravan park rules;
(iv) an emergency contact person and his or
her telephone number;
(d) if the registration is to be transferred, a copy
of the application for transfer must be
displayed in a prominent position at the
caravan park office or other place approved
by the council; and
(e) occupiers have access to copies of the
Residential Tenancies Act 1997, these
Regulations, the caravan park rules and any
compliance notices which are issued by the
council or the Minister in relation to
contravention of the regulations or the Act
by the caravan park owner and any
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exemptions made in relation to or affecting
the caravan park.
Penalty: 10 penalty units.
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PART 3—STANDARDS
Division 1—Standards for unregistrable movable dwellings
and accessories
16. Design, construction and installation standards—
unregistrable movable dwellings
(1) A person who constructs an unregistrable movable
dwelling must comply with the requirements for
design and construction set out in Schedule 3.
(2) A person who installs an unregistrable movable
dwelling in a caravan park must comply with the
requirements for design, construction and
installation set out in Schedule 3.
Penalty: 10 penalty units.
17. Manufacturer's compliance plate
(1) A person who is the manufacturer of an
unregistrable movable dwelling or rigid annexe
must ensure that a manufacturer's compliance
plate is affixed to the unregistrable movable
dwelling or rigid annexe containing the following
information—
(a) name and address of the manufacturer; and
(b) the manufacturer's serial number; and
(c) the month and year of manufacture; and
(d) a statement that the unregistrable movable
dwelling or rigid annexe complies with
Schedule 3.
Penalty: 10 penalty units.
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(2) A person must not install an unregistrable
movable dwelling or rigid annexe in a caravan
park unless it bears a compliance plate referred to
in sub-regulation (1).
Penalty: 10 penalty units.
18. Design information to be provided on sale of dwelling
or annexe
A person who sells an unregistrable movable
dwelling or rigid annexe must at the time of sale
provide the purchaser with a set of installation
designs appropriate to the design, wind speed, soil
type and other design considerations appropriate
to the proposed location of the dwelling or
annexe.
Penalty: 10 penalty units.
19. Notice to council
A person who intends to install an unregistrable
movable dwelling or rigid annexe in a caravan
park must provide the council with details of the
siting, structural design and proposed erection of
the dwelling or annexe at least 7 days prior to
installation or in such lesser time as determined by
the council.
Penalty: 10 penalty units.
20. Installation certificate
(1) A person installing an unregistrable movable
dwelling or rigid annexe in a caravan park must
provide the owner of the unregistrable movable
dwelling or rigid annexe with an installation
certificate in accordance with this regulation on
completion of the installation.
Penalty: 10 penalty units.
(2) The person who is the owner of the unregistrable
movable dwelling or rigid annexe must give a
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copy of the installation certificate to the caravan
park owner and the council within 7 days of the
completion of the installation.
Penalty: 10 penalty units.
(3) An installation certificate under this regulation
must certify—
(a) that all information provided in the
certificate is complete and correct in all
details; and
(b) that the caravan park owner has approved the
installation; and
(c) that the installation, service connections and
siting of the unregistrable movable dwelling
or rigid annexe are in accordance with—
(i) the manufacturer's instructions; and
(ii) the requirements of any relevant
statutory authority; and
(iii) any information provided by the
council as to soil condition and terrain;
and
(iv) any requirements of the caravan park
owner.
Division 2—Standards for prefabs
21. Construction standards—prefabs (prefabricated
holiday units)
(1) A caravan park owner must not permit a prefab to
be installed in the caravan park unless it complies
with the requirements for design, construction and
installation set out in Schedule 4.
Penalty: 10 penalty units.
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(2) A caravan park owner must not permit a prefab to
be installed or remain in a caravan park for longer
than 5 months in any twelve month period.
Penalty: 10 penalty units.
22. Notice to council
Prior to the installation of a prefab in a caravan
park, the person who is the owner of the prefab
must provide the council and the caravan park
owner with details of the structural design and
proposed installation of the prefab.
Penalty: 10 penalty units.
23. Installation certificate
(1) A person installing a prefab in a caravan park
must provide the owner of the prefab with an
installation certificate in accordance with this
regulation on completion of the installation.
Penalty: 10 penalty units.
(2) The person who is the owner of the prefab must
give a copy of the installation certificate to the
caravan park owner and the council within 7 days
of the completion of the installation.
Penalty: 10 penalty units.
(3) An installation certificate under this regulation
must certify—
(a) that all information provided in the
certificate is complete and correct in all
details; and
(b) that the caravan park owner has approved the
installation; and
(c) that the design, construction, installation,
service connections and siting of the prefab
are in accordance with—
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(i) the requirements of Schedule 3; and
(ii) the requirements of any relevant
statutory authority; and
(iii) any information provided by the
council as to terrain; and
(iv) any requirements of the caravan park
owner.
Division 3—Standards for facilities and services in caravan
parks
24. Health—maintenance, cleanliness, drinking water
and refuse
(1) Regulations 8 and 9 of the Health (Prescribed
Accommodation) Regulations 1990 2 apply to
movable dwellings in a caravan park, except those
which are owner-occupied, as if a caravan park
were prescribed accommodation.
(2) Regulations 11, 13, and 14 of the Health
(Prescribed Accommodation) Regulations 1990
apply to caravan parks as if a caravan park were
prescribed accommodation.
25. Fire prevention
A caravan park owner must—
(a) provide fire fighting facilities in or in
relation to the caravan park to the
satisfaction of the council after consultation
with the relevant fire authority; and
(b) provide sufficient space between and around
dwellings in the caravan park for access for
fire fighters to the satisfaction of the council
after consultation with the relevant fire
authority.
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26. Flood prone land
If a site in a caravan park is on flood prone land,
the caravan park owner must give written notice
of that fact—
(a) to the owner of an unregistrable movable
dwelling or registrable movable dwelling
with attached rigid annexe before the
dwelling is installed on that site; and
(b) to the resident of such a dwelling before the
resident takes up residency of that dwelling
on that site.
27. Water supply
Regulation 10 of the Health (Prescribed
Accommodation) Regulations 1990 applies to
caravan parks as if a caravan park were prescribed
accommodation with the modification that the
regulation only relates to sites with permanent
connections and to all relevant buildings.
28. Discharge of sewage and waste water
Regulation 12 of the Health (Prescribed
Accommodation) Regulations 1990 applies to
caravan parks as if a caravan park were prescribed
accommodation with the modification that—
(a) it does not apply to a movable dwelling not
used by a resident; and
(b) it does not apply to sink waste where sink
waste is the only form of effluent.
29. Sanitary facilities
A caravan park owner must ensure that the
caravan park complies with standards for sanitary
facilities set out in Schedule 5.
Penalty: 10 penalty units.
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30. Lighting
A caravan park owner must ensure that the
caravan park is lit to the satisfaction of the
council.
Penalty: 10 penalty units.
Division 4—Maintenance
31. Maintenance of movable dwellings and annexes
(1) A person who is the owner of an unregistrable
movable dwelling, registrable movable dwelling,
or annexe located in a caravan park must maintain
the dwelling or annexe in a good state of repair
and in a clean sanitary and hygienic condition.
Penalty: 10 penalty units.
(2) A person who is the owner of a registrable
movable dwelling in a caravan park must maintain
the registrable movable dwelling to a standard
adequate to obtain registration under the Road
Safety Act 1986.
Penalty: 10 penalty units.
32. Standards for non-resident occupiers
A person who is a non-resident occupier of a site
in a caravan park must keep the site clean and
tidy.
Penalty: 10 penalty units.
33. Maintenance of existing buildings
A caravan park owner must ensure that buildings
and facilities in a caravan park are adequately
maintained and repaired.
Penalty: 10 penalty units.
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34. Maintenance of prefabs
A person who is the owner of a prefab in a
caravan park must maintain the prefab in—
(a) good working order;
(b) a clean, sanitary and safe condition; and
(c) a good state of repair.
Penalty: 10 penalty units.
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PART 4—TRANSITIONAL AND EXPIRY
35. Compliance of existing movable dwellings and rigid
annexes with standards
(1) Regulations 16 to 20 do not apply to an
unregistrable movable dwelling, registrable
movable dwelling or rigid annexe manufactured
and installed before 1 November 1993.
(2) Regulations 16 to 18 (except clause 5 of Schedule
2) do not apply to an unregistrable movable
dwelling or rigid annexe manufactured but not
installed before 1 November 1993.
36. Continuation of registration
Any caravan park which was registered under the
Caravan Parks and Movable Dwellings
(Registration and Standards) Regulations 1993
immediately before the commencement of these
Regulations is to be taken to be registered under
these Regulations for the remainder of the period
for which it was registered under the Caravan
Parks and Movable Dwellings (Registration and
Standards) Regulations 1993.
37. Expiry
These Regulations cease to have any force or
effect on 30 June 1999.
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SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 1
STANDARDS AND CODES
1. Standards or codes published by Standards Australia
AS 1288–1994, Glass in buildings—Selection and
installation.
AS 1170.1–1989, Loading Code, Part 1: Dead and live
loads and load combinations.
AS 1170.2–1989, Loading Code, Part 2: Wind loads.
AS 3000–1991, Wiring Rules.
AS 3001–1990, Electrical Installations—Movable premises
(including caravans) and their site installations.
AS 3005–1982, Electrical installations of tents and similar
temporary structures for domestic purposes.
AS 3500.2.1–1996, National Plumbing and Drainage Part
2.1: Sanitary plumbing and drainage.
2. Standard published jointly by Standards Australia and Standards
New Zealand
AS/NZS 3500.2.2–1996, National Plumbing and Drainage
Part 2.2: Sanitary plumbing and drainage—Acceptable
solutions.
3. Code published by The Australian Gas Association
AG 601–1998, Gas installation code.
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SCHEDULE 2
REGISTRATION
FORM 1
Residential Tenancies Act 1997
APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION/RENEWAL OF
REGISTRATION OF CARAVAN PARK
To (name of council):
I (applicant's name) of (applicant's address) being the owner of (name of
caravan park) situated at (address of caravan park) apply for
*registration/*renewal of registration of (caravan park name) for the period
/ / to 31/12/ .
Number of: long term sites
short term sites
camp sites
*Delete what is not applicable.
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FORM 2
Residential Tenancies Act 1997
APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF REGISTRATION OF A
CARAVAN PARK
To (name of council):
I (name of applicant) of (address of applicant), the holder of a certificate of
registration of (name of caravan park) situated at (address of caravan park)
apply to have that registration transferred to:
Name of new owner of caravan park:
Address of new owner of caravan park:
Signature of applicant:
Date:
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FORM 3
Residential Tenancies Act 1997
CERTIFICATE OF *REGISTRATION/*RENEWAL OF
REGISTRATION OF A CARAVAN PARK
The (name of council) *registers/*renews the registration of (name of
caravan park) situated at (address of caravan park).
The certificate is granted to (name of owner of caravan park) of (address of
owner of caravan park).
The certificate has effect until the 31/12/ .
Signature of person authorised to issue certificate:
Date of issue:
*Delete what is not applicable.
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ENDORSEMENT
The (name of council) transfers the registration set out on this certificate to
(name and address of new caravan park owner) for the period from this date
until 31/12/ .
Signature of person authorised to issue certificate:
Date:
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SCHEDULE 3
DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF MOVABLE DWELLINGS
1. Structure of unregistrable movable dwellings
(1) An unregistrable movable dwelling must be of a design
which is structurally sound.
(2) Footings of an unregistrable movable dwelling, including
slab-on-ground footings must—
(a) be designed and constructed so that any relative
movements of separate footings and of different parts
of any one footing under loading, or of a footing and
any other element of the substructure will not impair
the stability of or cause significant structural damage
to the movable dwelling; and
(b) be done to the satisfaction of the council.
(3) An unregistrable movable dwelling or major part of an
unregistrable movable dwelling must have its own chassis
capable of supporting the structure adequately at all times,
including transportation on its attached running gear.
(4) An unregistrable movable dwelling must be provided with
anchor points for the attachment of tie-down gear.
(5) An unregistrable movable dwelling must be designed and
constructed in accordance with AS 1170.1–1989 and
AS 1170.2–1989 except that a design wind speed of not less
than 41 metres per second must be used for wind loading in
testing structural soundness.
(6) Glazing materials used in an unregistrable movable dwelling
must be selected and installed in accordance with the
provisions of AS 1288–1994.
(7) The average ceiling height of a habitable room in an
unregistrable movable dwelling must be 2400 mm for at
least two-thirds of the floor area of the room.
(8) The minimum height of a ceiling of a habitable room in an
unregistrable movable dwelling must not be less than
2100 mm.
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(9) The enclosed floor area (inclusive of the area of any annexe)
of an unregistrable movable dwelling used for residence
must be at least 15 square metres.
(10) A laundry or toilet contained in an unregistrable movable
dwelling must be separated by a door from any area where
food is prepared.
(11) A transportable bathroom facility for use with an
unregistrable movable dwelling must comply with sub-
clauses (1) and (2)(a) and (b) and clauses 2 and 3.
2. Room areas
(1) If any of the following facilities are provided in an
unregistrable movable dwelling the facilities must have the
following minimum floor areas—
(a) bathroom (without a separate bath and shower)—
2·2 square metres;
(b) bathroom (with separate bath and shower)—
2·8 square metres;
(c) shower room—1·1 square metres; and
(d) in a bathroom or shower room that includes the
following items—
(i) toilet—an additional 0·7 square metres;
(ii) a washing machine—an additional 0·7 square
metres;
(iii) a washing machine with tub—an additional 1·1
square metres;
(iv) a clothes drying machine—an additional
0·5 square metres.
(2) If a toilet is installed separately from the bathroom or
laundry facilities in an unregistrable movable dwelling, it
must have a minimum area of 1·1 square metres and a
minimum width of 0·8 metres.
3. Moisture prevention
In an unregistrable movable dwelling that has a bathroom, a
shower or a toilet—
(a) the floor of the room must be of, or covered by, a
material impervious to moisture; and
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(b) the walls of the room must have a height of at least
1·8 metres and must be covered by a material
impervious to moisture.
4. Lighting and ventilation
(1) An unregistrable movable dwelling, or a registrable
movable dwelling used by a resident in a caravan park, must
have a minimum window area of at least 10% of the floor
area of each room.
(2) At least 50% of the window area referred to in sub-clause
(1) must consist of windows which are capable of being
opened to the outside.
(3) The floor area referred to in sub-clause (1) does not include
the floor area of a bathroom, shower or laundry that has
adequate artificial light and mechanical ventilation.
5. Installation
(1) With the approval of the council, the wheels and axles of an
unregistrable movable dwelling may be removed but only
when the dwelling is placed on footings in accordance with
the requirements of clause 1(2).
(2) If the unregistrable movable dwelling is placed on footings
in accordance with clause 1(2), a clearance of not less than
150 mm between the ground and the underfloor surface with
adequate ventilation must be provided unless the council
approves otherwise.
6. Services
(1) Electrical installation and wiring within the unregistrable
movable dwelling must be in accordance with
AS 3000–1991 or AS 3001–1990.
(2) All gas fixtures and appliances within the unregistrable
movable dwelling must be in accordance with
AG 601–1998.
7. Annexes—general
(1) Annexes must be portable and capable of being readily
dismantled.
(2) An annexe must not be enclosed on the side abutting the
movable dwelling.
(3) An annexe to a movable dwelling must not remain erected if
the movable dwelling is not on site.
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8. Rigid annexes
(1) A rigid annexe attached to a registrable movable dwelling
must be no longer than the body of that movable dwelling
and must be no wider than 3·05 metres, plus a 300 mm eave.
(2) A rigid annexe attached to an unregistrable movable
dwelling must be—
(a) no longer than the body of that movable dwelling; and
(b) no wider than 3·6 metres plus a 300 mm eave; and
(c) overall not larger than the total floor area of the
movable dwelling to which it is attached.
(3) A rigid annexe must be designed to comply with the
standards of structural soundness, health and safety
prescribed by clause 1 for unregistrable movable dwellings,
except for the ceiling height requirements and provision of
chassis and running gear.
(4) Each rigid annexe design must be structurally sound.
(5) The components of a rigid annexe wall and roof excluding
windows and doors must be of commercially manufactured
modular panel construction or equivalent materials
approved by the council.
(6) Each rigid annexe must be designed and constructed in
accordance with AS 1170.1–1989 and AS 1170.2–1989,
except that a design wind speed of not less than 41 metres
per second must be used.
(7) The height of a rigid annexe must not exceed the principal
height of the roof of the movable dwelling to which it is
attached.
(8) The ceiling height of a rigid annexe must average no less
than 2·2 metres and nowhere be less than 2·1 metres.
(9) Any floor that is used in a rigid annexe must be of
commercially manufactured modular construction and
secured with removable fasteners unless it is an impervious
concrete slab on ground or similar concrete paving
constructed as a fixture to a site.
(10) If any floor that is used in a rigid annexe is constructed of
particle-board or equivalent material, the under floor surface
must be at least 150 mm above ground level with adequate
ventilation.
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(11) Wall and roof panels must be interlocked, screwed or bolted
together.
(12) If a bathroom, shower room, toilet, or laundry facilities is or
are provided in a rigid annexe, the minimum floor areas
required for movable dwellings in accordance with clauses 2
and 3 apply.
(13) When the floor of a bathroom, shower room, toilet or
laundry is less than 400 mm above ground level the
underside of the floor must be damp-proofed to the
satisfaction of the council.
(14) The floors in the wet areas must be a commercially
manufactured raised floor or of an equivalent material
which is to the satisfaction of council.
(15) Any rigid annexe must be installed on site to the satisfaction
of council.
(16) In areas considered by the council to be subject to
infestation by termites, protection against termites must be
to the satisfaction of the council.
9. Flexible annexes
A flexible annexe that is attached to a movable dwelling
used for residence must not be used as a bathroom, toilet or
laundry.
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SCHEDULE 4
PREFABS (PREFABRICATED HOLIDAY UNITS)
1. Structural performance
A prefab must be designed to withstand—
(a) its own deadload; and
(b) wind pressures in accordance with AS 1170.2–1989.
2. Services
(1) Any electrical installations in a prefab must comply with
AS 3005–1982.
(2) Any gas fixtures and appliances within or connected to a
prefab must comply with Part 6 of AG 601–1998.
(3) Any sanitary plumbing and drainage within or connected to
the prefab must comply with AS 3500.2.1–1996 and
AS/NZS 3500.2.2–1996.
(4) Any glazing in the walls of a prefab must comply with
AS 1288–1994.
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SCHEDULE 5
SANITARY FACILITIES
1. Performance
A caravan park must contain adequate sanitary facilities to
the satisfaction of council.
2. Minimum requirement for residents
In determining the requirements under clause 1 in relation to
residents the following minimum facilities are to be
provided—
(a) sanitary facilities in accordance with Table F2.1 of
the Building Code of Australia 1996 (published by
the Australian Building Codes Board) for a Class 3
building on the basis of one resident per long term
site; and
(b) laundry facilities comprising—
(i) a wash trough and washing machine; and
(ii) a clothes drier or 25m of clothes line; and
(iii) an ironing board and power outlet—
for each 25 long term sites or part thereof, where private
facilities are not provided.
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NOTES
1 Reg. 4: S.R. No. 175/1993.
2 Reg. 24(1): S.R.No. 81/1990.
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Table of Applied, Adopted or Incorporated Matter Required by
Subordinate Legislation Regulations 1994
Note that the following table of applied, adopted or incorporated matter is
included in accordance with the requirements of regulation 6 of the Subordinate
Legislation Regulations 1994.
Statutory Rule or
Provision
Title of applied, adopted or
incorporated document
Matter in
applied,
adopted or
incorporated
document
Clauses 1(5) and 8(6)
of Schedule 3
AS 1170.1–1989, Loading
Code, Part 1: Dead and live
loads and load combinations
Whole
document
Clauses 1(5) and 8(6)
of Schedule 3 and
Clause 1 of
Schedule 4
AS 1170.2–1989, Loading
Code, Part 2: Wind loads
Whole
document
Clause 1(6) of
Schedule 3 and
Clause 2(4) of
Schedule 4
AS 1288–1994, Glass in
buildings—Selection and
installation
Whole
document
Clause 6(1) of
Schedule 3
AS 3000–1991, Wiring Rules Whole
document
Clause 6(1) of
Schedule 3
AS 3001–1990, Electrical
Installations—Movable
premises (including caravans)
and their site installations
Whole
document
Clause 6(2) of
Schedule 3
AG 601–1998, Gas
installation code
Whole
document
Notes
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NOTES—continued
Statutory Rule or
Provision
Title of applied, adopted or
incorporated document
Matter in
applied,
adopted or
incorporated
document
Clause 2(1) of
Schedule 4
AS 3005–1982, Electrical
installations—Movable
premises (including caravans)
and their site installations
Whole
document
Clause 2(2) of
Schedule 4
AG 601–1998, Gas
installation code
Part 6
Clause 2(3) of
Schedule 4
AS 3500.2.1–1996, National
Plumbing and Drainage
Part 2.1: Sanitary plumbing
and drainage—Performance
requirements
Whole
document
Clause 2(3) of
Schedule 4
AS/NZS 3500.2.2—1996,
National Plumbing and
Drainage Part 2.2: Sanitary
plumbing and drainage—
Acceptable solutions
Whole
document
Clause 2 of
Schedule 5
Building Code of Australia
1996, published by the
Australian Building Codes
Board
Table F2.1
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