Definitions—ch 3A
47I Definitions—ch 3A
In this chapter:
affected building means a building that contains or has contained loose-fill asbestos insulation.
affected residential premises—
means residential premises on which there is or was an affected building; but
does not include premises if the premises have been—
removed from the affected residential premises register; or
acquired by the Territory under the buyback scheme or the Lands Acquisition Act 1994.
affected residential premises register—see section 47P.
approved occupant—see section 47T (1).
asbestos assessment report—see section 47K.
asbestos contamination means loose-fill asbestos contaminated dust or debris.
asbestos contamination report—see section 47J.
building work—see the Building Act 2004, section 6.
buyback scheme means the scheme involving the acquisition by the Territory of residential premises that contain or have contained loose‑fill asbestos insulation.
class, of building—see the Building Act 2004, dictionary.
current asbestos contamination report—see section 47J.
licensed asbestos removalist—see the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011, dictionary.
loose-fill asbestos insulation means loose-fill amosite or crocidolite asbestos used as ceiling insulation.
owner, of affected residential premises—
means the person who is registered under the Land Titles Act 1925 as the proprietor of the lease for the residential premises; and
includes any person registered as a joint tenant or tenant in common in relation to the lease.
regulator means the director-general of the administrative unit responsible for the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
residential premises—
means a parcel of land on which there is or was a class 1 or class 2 building; and
includes any buildings on the land.
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