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Compliance and regulations

Browse the key areas where Council administers and enforces regulations at a local level, to make Waverley a safer place to live and work.

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  Construction sites

  There are regulations to ensure building works do not unduly impact the neighbourhood, particularly in terms of hours of work, noise, traffic, protection of public property, and erosion / sediment control.

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  Fire safety

  All properties must have smoke alarms and many properties require additional certification.

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  Food safety

  Most retail food businesses must register with Council and are subject to an inspection program.

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  Pollution

  Air, noise, water and waste pollution issues can be reported to a range of government agencies including Council.

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  Public health

  Hair, beauty & skin penetration businesses must register with Council. Any building with a water cooling system must also register it with Council.

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  Stormwater

  Council maintains the public stormwater network and the requirements for when private properties wish to connect to the network.

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  Swimming pools

  All pools and spas must be registered with the NSW Government and safety inspections may be conducted by Council at any time.