Deemed-to-Satisfy (DTS) Solution

Deemed-to-Satisfy (DTS) Solution

A plain English explanation of this ACT planning and property term.

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Legal Meaning

A solution that complies with the Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions is deemed to have met the Performance Requirements.

Plain English

A DTS Solution follows the prescriptive NCC provisions accepted as satisfying the relevant Performance Requirements. It is often the simplest approval pathway, but only where every applicable detail is met.