3.17.1.

(1) This Section applies where proposed construction in respect of an existing building will result in any of the following changes of use of all or part of the building:

(a) a change of the major occupancy of all or part of a building that is designated with a “Y” in Table 1.3.1.4.v1 of Division C,

(b) a suite of a Group C major occupancy is converted into more than one suite of a Group C major occupancy,

(c) a suite or part of a suite of a Group A, Division 2 or a Group A, Division 4 major occupancy is converted to a gaming premises,

(d) a farm building or part of a farm building is changed to a major occupancy,

(e) a building or part of a building is changed to a post-disaster building, or

(f) the use of a building or part of a building is changed and the previous major occupancy of the building or part of the building cannot be determined.

(2) For the purposes of this Section and Sentences 11.4.2.1.(1) and 11.4.2.5.(4), the changes of use set out in Clauses (1)(b) to (d) shall also be deemed to constitute a change in major occupancy.

(3) The requirements of this Section are in addition to the requirements of other Parts of this Division as they apply to the proposed construction.