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Building standards

Services that are outside the scope of the National Quality Framework and seeking to obtain a licence under the Child Care Act 2002 need to demonstrate compliance with the standards in the building legislation. The building requirements for child care services do not appear in the Child Care Act 2002 and instead are incorporated into the Building Act 1975, set out in the annexure MP 5.4: Child Care Centres of the Queensland Development Code (QDC) .

Services applying for a new licence must provide evidence of compliance with the QDC by supplying a copy of the certificate of classification provided by a registered building certifier with their application for a new licence.

Local authorities are responsible for ensuring that child care services are constructed in accordance with the building standards. Individuals planning to build and operate child care centres should refer to the Department of Education, Training and Employment (the department) for information relevant to the licensing and operation of a child care service.

The building requirements for child care services are expressed as performance-based standards. The standards contain acceptable solutions that meet the performance criteria. Individuals who do not wish to use the 'acceptable solution' proposed in the standards can offer alternative solutions by making an application to the department. The department will determine whether the 'alternative solution' meets the performance criteria and is acceptable. Please refer to Child Care Form 21 - Application for an alternative solution and the supplementary forms 21a, 21b and 21c.

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