Building

Guidelines that relate to the Building Act 1975, the Building and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2009 and that assist builders and certifiers with the repair or rebuilding of roofs damaged as a result of storms and cyclones.

Building fire safety

Guidelines and checklists for budget accommodation building owners, to use in conjunction with the Building Fire Safety Standard.

Energy efficiency

Guidelines that relate to sustainable housing.

Integrated development application system (IDAS)

IDAS guides provide important information that will assist in correctly preparing a development application and the assessment process.

Integrated Planning Act (IPA)

Guidelines that relate to the Integrated Planning Act 1997. These guidelines do not apply for planning applications made under the Sustainable Planning Act 2009.

Local government

These guidelines are to assist local governments with handling information, decision making and costing.

Plumbing

These guidelines are to assist users with the interpretation of plumbing and wastewater related matters.

Pool safety

These guidelines assist with the interpretation of swimming pool safety legislation.

Queensland Development Code

Changes from 1 January 2008 relating to submetering, greywater, water savings, sustainable buildings and alternative water sources.

Residential Form Handbook

The Residential Form Handbook illustrates the range of residential densities that can be achieved through different building forms and dwelling types, demonstrated by case studies of residential developments throughout South East Queensland.

Smart eDA development application

Guidelines to assist in preparing, lodging and tracking applications electronically under the Integrated Development Assessment System.

South East Queensland Regional Plan implementation

Guidelines for planning schemes, rural precincts, social infrastructure planning and scenic amenity values.

Statutory guidelines for planning

Current statutory guidelines for planning and development.

Subtropical design

The principles of good subtropical design are available in a subtropical design handbook.

Sustainable Planning Act 2009 (SPA)

Guidelines that relate to the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 which was introduced on 18 December 2009 and replaced the Integrated Planning Act 1997.