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List of amendments - ABCB Housing Provisions

List of amendments - ABCB Housing Provisions

This list has been prepared by the Australian Building Codes Board to assist National Construction Code (NCC) users in identifying changes incorporated in the 2022 edition of the ABCB Housing Provisions.

The notes provide a description of major changes made from the previous edition of the Housing Provisions (NCC Volume Two).

While the Australian Building Codes Board has attempted to include all major changes made from the previous edition of the Housing Provisions, the Board does not give any warranty nor accept any liability in relation to the contents of this list of amendments.

Table 1 List of amendments - ABCB Housing Provisions
Reference Changes and Commentary
General
Throughout A “Scope” and “Application” has been added to each Section of the ABCB Housing Provisions. This sets out the conditions and limitations applicable to the subsequent Parts within that Section.
Throughout A number of provisions have been amended, restructured, deleted and relocated as part of the initiative to provide a consistent NCC structure and improve NCC usability.
Section 3—Site preparation
3.3.3 Amended as a consequence of including new Livable housing design requirements in Part H8 of Volume Two.
Section 4—Footings and slabs
Section 4 Amendments, including insertion of new provisions, tables, diagrams and grouping provisions, have been made to reflect current practice, improve readability and structure. The construction of footings and slabs has been reduced to a certain geometric size and the applicability to soil classifications is restricted to Class A, S and M sites.
4.2.11 The requirement for reinforcing re-entrant corners moved from 2019: 3.2.5.3 to this clause as part of steel reinforcement requirements. Explanatory information has also been provided.
4.2.20 A new provision has been added for localised thickening for footings or slabs supporting concentrated loads.
4.2.22 A new provision has been added for recesses in slabs.
Section 5—Masonry
5.1 A new provision has been inserted as a consequence to new clauses 5.7.3 and 5.7.4.
5.2.4 A new provision has been inserted as a consequence to new clauses 5.7.3 and 5.7.4.
5.2.5 A new provision has been added as a consequence to new clause 5.6.8.
5.3 A new Part has been added and contains provisions related to cavity masonry.
5.4 A new Part has been added and contains provisions related to unreinforced single leaf masonry.
5.5 The Part has been re-named to ‘Isolated piers’ and contains content in Part 3.3.6 of Volume Two 2019 Amendment 1.
5.6 A new Part, ‘Masonry components and accessories’ has been added and incorporates some content from Part 3.3.5 of Volume Two 2019 Amendment 1. It includes amendments and new provisions to reflect current practice, improve readability and structure.
5.6.6 New explanatory information has been added to Figure 5.6.6c referenced in clause 5.6.6 to guide designs for roof tie-down over openings greater than 1200 mm wide in masonry construction.
5.7 A new Part ‘Weatherproofing for masonry’ has been added and incorporates some content from Part 3.3.5 of Volume Two 2019 Amendment 1. It includes amendments and new provisions to reflect current practice, improve readability and structure.
5.7.6 A new provision has been added for waterproofing for single leaf masonry walls to compliment new Part 5.4.
Section 6—Framing
6.3 Amendments for structural steel members, including insertion of new tables, diagrams and explanatory information, have been made to improve readability and structure.
6.3.3 A new provision has been added for steel bearers as part of the restructure of Section 6—Framing.
6.3.4 A new provision has been added for steel strutting beams as part of the restructure of Section 6—Framing.
6.3.5 A new provision has been added for steel lintels as part of the restructure of Section 6—Framing.
6.3.6 A new provision has been added for steel columns as part of the restructure of Section 6 —Framing.
6.3.7 A new provision has been added providing details for fixings and bearing for structural steel members. This includes additional figures for various fixing details.
6.3.8 A new provision has been added providing details for cuts and penetrations through structural steel members.
6.3.9 Tables relating to protective coatings for steelwork have been changed to provide greater detail and additional options for corrosion protection.
Section 7—Roof and wall cladding
7.2.8 Amended to require sheets overhang not less than 50 mm where an eaves gutter is provided.
7.4 Amendments, including insertion of new tables, diagrams and explanatory information, have been made to reflect current practice, improve readability and structure. The amendments also align annual exceedance probability figures with AS 3500.3-2021 replacing average recurrence interval figures.
Tables 7.5.2, 7.5.3a and 7.5.3b Table note has been amended to refer base metal thickness of steel framing members to that required for a roof batten in NASH Standard.
Section 8—Glazing
8.2 Part 8.2 has been re-named, groups provisions relevant to windows and external glazed doors and contains amendments, including insertion of new tables, diagrams and explanatory information, to improve readability and structure.
8.2.2 A new provision has been added for the installation of windows.
8.3.3 Amended to reflect new terminology ‘monolithic’ in lieu of ‘ordinary’ to reflect current practice.
8.4 A new Part has been added, re-named and groups provisions relevant to glazing human impact and contains amendments, including insertion of new tables, diagrams and explanatory information to improve readability and structure.
8.4.6 Amended to include provisions for mirrors and splashbacks.
8.4.8 A new provision has been added for the identification of safety glass.
Section 9—Fire safety
9.2.9 Amendments have been made to clarify application of allowable encroachments.
Section 10—Health and amenity
10.2 Amendments, including insertion of new Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions, tables, diagrams and explanatory information, have been made to reflect current practice, improve readability and structure.
10.2.2 Amended to require walls in shower areas to be waterproof to not less than 1800 mm above the floor substrate.
10.2.5 A new sub-clause has been added for WCs with handheld bidet spray installations.
10.2.6 A new provision has been added for waterproofing systems distinguishing how systems are deemed either waterproof or water resistant.
10.2.7 A new provision has been added stating materials used in wet areas must be either waterproof or water resistant.
10.2.8 A new provision has been added setting out what materials used in waterproofing systems are deemed to be waterproof.
10.2.9 A new provision has been added setting out materials deemed to be water resistant for wall and floor substrates.
10.2.10 A new provision has been added setting out materials deemed to be water resistant for wall and floor surface materials.
10.2.11 A new provision has been added setting out the relevant Part to be complied with for wall and floor substrates in wet areas.
10.2.12 A new provision has been added for falls to wet area floors.
10.2.13 A new provision has been added setting out the relevant Part to be complied with for wall and floor surface materials in wet areas.
10.2.14 A new provision has been added for shower area requirements.
10.2.15 A new provision has been added for step-down showers.
10.2.16 A new provision has been added for the hob construction of showers.
10.2.17 A new provision has been added for enclosed showers with level threshold.
10.2.18 A new provision has been added for unenclosed showers.
10.2.19 A new provision has been added for preformed shower bases.
10.2.20 A new provision has been added for baths and spas.
10.2.21 A new provision has been added relating to the membrane installation for screeds and location of tiles.
10.2.22 A new provision has been added for the substrate surface preparation where membranes are to be applied.
10.2.23 A new provision has been added for the treatment of penetrations within shower areas.
10.2.24 A new provision has been added relating to the installation of flashings and treatment of junctions including vertical and horizontal legs at perimeters.
10.2.25 A new provision has been added for the application of shower area floor membranes.
10.2.26 A new provision has been added relating to shower area membrane requirements for wall sheeting substrates.
10.2.27 A new provision has been added relating to the installation of bond breakers for bonded membranes.
10.2.28 A new provision has been added for the installation of internal membranes.
10.2.29 A new provision has been added detailing membrane to drainage connections.
10.2.30 A new provision has been added detailing drainage riser connections.
10.2.31 A new provision has been added relative to door jambs on tiled floors.
10.2.32 A new provision has been added for the installation and location of shower screens.
10.8.1 Amended to include vapour permeance requirements for several materials in climate zones 4 to 8.
10.8.2 Amended to include additional exhaust requirements, including ducting of exhausts to outdoor air, exhaust run-on timers in some rooms and provision of make-up air to some rooms.
10.8.3 Amended to require a ventilated roof space in climate zones 6, 7 and 8, with exceptions for concrete roofs, roofs made from structural insulated panels and roofs subject to Bushfire Attack Level FZ.
Section 11—Safe movement and access
11.2.3 A note has been inserted as a consequence of new Part H8 Livable housing design in Volume Two.
11.3.4 Amended and includes new sub-clause (5) and (6) to provide a maximum opening between barrier and vertical face of a landing, balcony, deck, stairway or the like.
Section 12—Ancillary provisions
12.1.1 Scope has been amended to reflect the deletion of boilers and pressure vessels from Part 12.4 of the ABCB Housing Provisions.
12.3 Heading amended to improve clarity and application of part.
12.3.2 Timber waling plate sizes and fixings have been amended to reflect contemporary available materials and practices.
12.4 Amendments, including deletion of boilers and pressure vessels, have been made to reflect current practice, improve readability and structure.
12.4.3 An additional sub-clause 12.4.3(b) has been included relative to the composition of mortar.
12.4.4 Sub-clause 12.4.4(a) has two additional and further sub-clauses clarifying the testing and fitting of insert fireplaces and flues.
12.4.5 An explanatory note has been added to clause 12.4.5 to clarify the application of testing standards and Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions.
12.4.5 Sub-clause 12.4.5(b) has been amended to clarify the masonry construction for heat shields. Sub-clause 12.4.5(b) has also been amended to add flashing requirements for flues.
Section 13—Energy efficiency
13.2.3 Amended to improve the performance of roofs and ceilings in order to achieve the equivalent of a 7 stars NatHERS energy rating for thermal performance under Deemed-to-Satisfy elemental provisions. A requirement to address thermal bridging in metal-framed roofs has also been added.
13.2.4 Amended to align with roof light requirements in Volume One.
13.2.5 Amended to improve the performance of walls in order to achieve the equivalent of a 7 stars NatHERS energy rating for thermal performance under Deemed-to-Satisfy elemental provisions. A requirement to address thermal bridging in metal-framed walls has also been added.
13.2.6 Amended to improve the performance of floors and subfloor walls in order to achieve the equivalent of a 7 stars NatHERS energy rating for thermal performance under Deemed-to-Satisfy elemental provisions. A requirement to address thermal bridging in metal-framed floors has also been added.
13.3 Amended to improve the performance of external glazing in order to achieve the equivalent of a 7 stars NatHERS energy rating for thermal performance under Deemed-to-Satisfy elemental provisions.
13.5 Amended to include new ceiling fan requirements for climate zones 1,2,3 and 5 (Queensland and New South Wales only).
13.6 A new part has been added containing provisions related to whole-of-home energy usage.
13.7.8 Amended to include a minimum R-Value for swimming pool covers.
Schedule 1—Definitions
Schedule 1 Schedule 1 has been amended as part of the initiative to improve readability of the NCC. Schedule 1 – Definitions includes Abbreviations, Symbols and Glossary. States & Territory Appendices (formerly located in Schedule 1) have been incorporated into Schedule 3 to Schedule 11.
Abbreviations Acrylic conformal coating (ACC) has been added.
Abbreviations Acrylic latex (ACL) has been added.
Abbreviations Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) has been added.
Abbreviations American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has been added.
Abbreviations American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has been added.
Abbreviations National Standard of Canada (CAN) has been added.
Abbreviations Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineer (CIBSE) has been added.
Abbreviations Flame zone (FZ) has been added.
Abbreviations Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) has been added.
Abbreviations Hot dip galvanising (HDG) has been added.
Abbreviations Inorganic zinc silicate (IZS) has been added.
Abbreviations NATA has been amended to include reference to Australia.
Abbreviations National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) has been added.
Abbreviations Polyurethane (PUR) has been added.
Symbols µg/N.s has been added.
Symbols f’c has been added.
Symbols f’y has been added.
Symbols G has been added.
Symbols N/m has been added.
Symbols Q has been added.
Symbols ULS has been added.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Above ground rainwater tank’, has been added.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Annual exceedance probability’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to Part 7.4 Gutters and downpipes of the ABCB Housing Provisions.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Assumed cooling thermostat set point’ has been added as a consequence of quantification in J1P2 and H6P1.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Average recurrence interval’, has been deleted as a consequence of amendments to Part 7.4 Gutters and downpipes of the ABCB Housing Provisions.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Bond breaker’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to Part 10.2 of the ABCB Housing Provisions.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Building complexity criteria’, has been added.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Buried rainwater tank’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to Specification 41 of Volume Three.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Cooling degree hours’ has been added as a consequence of quantification in J1P2 and H6P1.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Daily outdoor temperature range’ has been added as a consequence of quantification in J1P2 and H6P1.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Dehumidification gram hours’, has been added as a consequence of quantification in J1P2 and H6P1.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Design bushfire’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to Part G5.
Glossary The defined term, ‘Domestic services’, has been amended to include on-site renewable energy equipment as a result of quantification in J1P3 and H6P2.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Drainage flange’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to Part 10.2 of the ABCB Housing Provisions.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Drainage riser’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to Part 10.2 of the ABCB Housing Provisions.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Efficacy’, has been added as a consequence of including quantified Performance Requirement H3P2 for automatic warning for occupants.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Energy value’, has been added as a consequence of quantification in J1P3 and H6P2.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Engaged pier’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to Section 5 of the ABCB Housing Provisions.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Fire actions’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to Part G5.
Glossary The defined term, ‘Flashing’, has been amended to clarify perimeter and vertical flashings as a consequence of amendments to Part 10.2 of the ABCB Housing Provisions.
Glossary The defined term, ‘Floor area’, for Volume One, has been amended on account of new defined term ‘Volume’.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Floor waste’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to Part 10.2 of the ABCB Housing Provisions.
Glossary The defined term, ‘Glazing’, has been amended as a consequence of the updates to the energy efficiency Deemed-to-Satisfy provisions for Class 2 buildings.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Heating degree hours’, has been added as a consequence of quantification in J1P2 and H6P1.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Hob’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to Part 10.2 of the ABCB Housing Provisions.
Glossary A defined term ‘Irrigation system’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to S41C2 in Volume Three.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Lateral support’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to Part 5.3 of the ABCB Housing Provisions.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Main water heater’ has been added as a consequence of including new whole-of-home energy efficiency requirements.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Main space conditioning’ has been added as a consequence of including new whole-of-home energy efficiency requirements.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Maximum retained water level’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to Part 10.2 of the ABCB Housing Provisions.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Membrane’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to Part 10.2 of the ABCB Housing Provisions.
Glossary The defined term, ‘NABERS Energy for Offices’ has been amended to be ‘NABERS Energy’ to reflect its use for multiple building classifications.
Glossary The defined term, ‘Performance-based design brief’ has been amended for clarity.
Glossary The defined term, ‘Point of connection’, has been amended for clarity.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Preformed shower base’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to Part 10.2 of the ABCB Housing Provisions.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Primary insulation layer’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to condensation management provisions.
Glossary The defined term, ‘Rainwater harvesting system’, has been amended to ‘Rainwater service’ and ‘Rainwater storage’ as a consequence of amendments to Part B6 of Volume Three.
Glossary The defined term ‘Reliability’ has been added as a consequence of including quantified Performance Requirements for automatic warning for occupants.
Glossary The defined term ‘Reference building’ has been amended to remove reference to Thermal comfort levels and as a consequence of the introduction of J1V5.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Screed’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to Part 10.2 of the ABCB Housing Provisions.
Glossary The defined term, ‘Shower area’, has been amended to clarify enclosed and unenclosed shower areas as a consequence of amendments to Part 10.2 of the ABCB Housing Provisions.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Shower screen’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to Part 10.2 of the ABCB Housing Provisions.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Thermal energy load’, has been added as a consequence of quantification in J1P2 and H6P1.
Glossary The defined term ‘Total R-Value’ in the ABCB Housing Provisions has been amended to align with Volume One.
Glossary The defined term ‘Total System U-Value’ in the ABCB Housing Provisions has been amended to align with Volume One.
Glossary A defined term ‘Unprotected water service’, has been added as a consequence of introducing new provision for unprotected water service – B5D5 of Volume Three.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Vapour permeance’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to the condensation management provisions.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Volume’, has been added to clarify the volume space with respect to a building, fire compartment and atrium.  
Glossary A defined term, ‘Waterproofing system’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to Part 10.2 of the ABCB Housing Provisions.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Water stop’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to Part 10.2 of the ABCB Housing Provisions.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Weighted average’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to A5G4.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Wetted surface area’, has been added to provide clarification to the defined term ‘Weighted average’.
Schedule 2—Referenced documents
AS/NZS 1170.2 The 2021 edition of AS/NZS 1170 Part 2 ‘Structural design actions — Wind actions’ has been referenced.
AS 1288 The 2021 edition of AS 1288 ‘Glass in buildings — Selection and installation’ has been referenced.
AS 1397 The 2021 edition of AS 1397 ‘Continuous hot-dip metallic coated steel sheet and strip — Coatings of zinc and zinc alloyed with aluminium and magnesium’ has been referenced. A note has been included to outline transitional arrangements.
AS 1530 Parts 1 to 4 The notes to AS 1530 Parts 1 to 4 have been deleted.
AS 1530.8.1 The 2018 edition of AS 1530 Part 8.1 ‘Methods for fire tests on building materials, components and structures — Tests on elements of construction for buildings exposed to simulated bushfire attack — Radiant heat and small flaming sources’ has been referenced.
AS/NZS 1546.1 The 2008 edition of AS/NZS 1546 Part 1 ‘On-site domestic wastewater treatment units — Septic tanks’ has been referenced.
AS/NZS 1546.2 The 2008 edition of AS/NZS 1546 Part 2 ‘On-site domestic wastewater treatment units — Waterless composting toilets’ has been referenced.
AS 1546.3 Amdt 1 of the 2017 edition of AS 1546 Part 3 ‘On-site domestic wastewater treatment units — Secondary treatment systems (incorporating amendment 1)’ has been referenced.
AS 1546.4 The 2016 edition of AS 1546 Part 4 ‘On-site domestic wastewater treatment units — Domestic greywater treatment systems’ has been referenced.
AS/NZS 1547 The 2012 edition of AS/NZS 1547 ‘On-site domestic wastewater management’ has been referenced.
AS/NZS 1562.2 The 1999 edition of AS/NZS 1562 Part 2 ‘Design and installation of sheet roof and wall cladding — Corrugated fibre-reinforced cement’ has been deleted.
AS 1562.3 The 2006 edition of AS 1562 Part 3 ‘Design and installation of sheet roof and wall cladding — Plastic’ has been referenced.  
AS 1670.1 Amdt 1 of the 2018 edition AS 1670 Part 1 ‘Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems — System design, installation and commissioning — Fire (incorporating amendment 1)’ has been referenced. Notes to AS 1670 have been amended to outline transitional arrangements.  
AS 1670.3 Amdt 1 of the 2018 edition AS 1670 Part 3 ‘Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems — System design, installation and commissioning — Fire alarm monitoring (incorporating amendment 1)’ has been referenced. Notes to AS 1670 have been amended to outline transitional arrangements.
AS 1670.4 Amdt 1 of the 2018 edition AS 1670 Part 4 ‘Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems — System design, installation and commissioning — Emergency warning and intercom systems (incorporating amendment 1)’ has been referenced. Notes to AS 1670 have been amended to outline transitional arrangements.
AS 1684.2 The 2021 edition of AS 1684 Part 2 ‘Residential timber-framed construction — Non-cyclonic areas’ has been referenced.
AS 1684.3 The 2021 edition of AS 1684 Part 3 ‘Residential timber-framed construction —Cyclonic areas’ has been referenced.
AS/NZS 1720.4 The 2019 edition of AS/NZS 1720 Part 4 ‘Timber structures — Fire resistance of timber elements’ has been referenced.
AS 1720.5 Amdt 1 of the 2015 edition of AS 1720 Part 5 ‘Timber structures —Nailplated timber roof trusses (incorporating amendment 1)’ has been referenced.
AS/NZS 1859.4 The note to AS/NZS 1859 Part 4 has been deleted.
AS 2118.1 Amdt 2 of the 2017 edition of AS 2118 Part 1 ‘Automatic fire sprinkler systems — General systems (incorporating amendments 1 and 2)’ has been referenced.
AS 2118.4 The 2012 edition of AS 2118 Part 4 ‘Automatic fire sprinkler systems — Sprinkler protection for accommodation buildings not exceeding four storeys in height’.
AS 2118.5 The 2008 edition of AS 2118 Part 5 ‘Automatic fire sprinkler systems — Home fire sprinkler systems’ has been referenced.
AS 2118.6 The 2012 edition of AS 2118 Part 6 ‘Automatic fire sprinkler systems — Combined sprinkler and hydrant systems in multistorey buildings.’
AS/NZS 2293.1 Amdt 1 of the 2018 edition of AS/NZS 2293 Part 1 ‘Emergency lighting and exit signs for buildings — System design, installation and operation (incorporating amendment 1)’ has been referenced.
AS 2312.1 The 2014 edition of AS 2312 Part 1 ‘Guide to the protection of structural steel against atmospheric corrosion by the use of protective coatings — Paint coatings’ has been referenced.
AS/NZS 2312.2 The 2014 edition of AS 2312/NZS Part 2 ‘Guide to the protection of structural steel against atmospheric corrosion by the use of protective coatings — Hot dip galvanizing’ has been referenced.
AS/NZS 2327 Amdt 1 of the 2017 edition of AS/NZS 2327 ‘Composite structures — composite steel-concrete construction in buildings (incorporating amendment 1)’ has been referenced.
AS 2419.1 The 2021 edition of AS 2419 Part 1 ‘Fire hydrant installations — System design, installation and commissioning’ has been referenced.
AS 2699.1 The 2020 edition of AS 2699 Part 1 ‘Built-in components for masonry construction — Wall ties’ has been referenced. A note has been included to outline transitional arrangements.
AS 2699.3 The 2020 edition of AS 2699 Part 3 ‘Built-in components for masonry construction — Lintels and shelf angles (durability requirements)’ has been referenced. A note has been included to outline transitional arrangements.
AS/NZS 3500.0 The 2021 edition of AS 3500 Part 0 ‘Plumbing and drainage — Glossary of terms’ has been referenced.
AS/NZS 3500.1 The 2021 edition of AS 3500 Part 1 ‘Plumbing and drainage — Water services’ has been referenced.
AS/NZS 3500.2 Amdt 1 of the 2021 edition of AS 3500 Part 2 ‘Plumbing and drainage — Sanitary plumbing and drainage (incorporating amendment 1)’ has been referenced.
AS/NZS 3500.3 The 2021 edition of AS 3500 Part 3 ‘Plumbing and drainage — Stormwater drainage’ has been referenced. A note has been included to outline transitional arrangements.
AS/NZS 3500.4 The 2021 edition of AS 3500 Part 4 ‘Plumbing and drainage — Heated water services’ has been referenced.
AS 3600 Amdt 2 of the 2018 edition of AS 3600 ‘Concrete structures (incorporating amendments 1 and 2)’ has been referenced.
AS 3740 The 2021 edition of AS 3740 ‘Waterproofing of domestic wet areas’ has been referenced.
AS 3959 Amdts 1 and 2 of the 2018 edition of AS 3959 ‘Construction of buildings in bushfire-prone areas (incorporating amendments 1 and 2)’ has been referenced.
AS 4055 The 2021 edition of AS 4055 ‘Wind loads for housing’ has been referenced.
AS 4072.1 The note to AS 4072 Part 1 has been deleted.
AS 4100 The 2020 edition of AS 4100 ‘Steel structures’ has been referenced.
AS 4200.1 Amdt 1 of the 2017 edition of AS 4200 Part 1 ‘Pliable building membranes and underlays — Materials (incorporating amendment 1)’ has been referenced.
AS 4200.2 Amdts 1 and 2 of the 2017 edition of AS 4200 Part 2 ‘Pliable building membranes and underlays — Installation (incorporating amendments 1 and 2)’ has been referenced.
AS/NZS 4234 The 2021 edition of AS/NZS 4234 ‘Heated water systems — Calculation of energy consumption’ has been referenced.
AS 4254.1 The 2021 edition of AS 4254 Part 1 ‘Ductwork for air-handling systems in buildings — Flexible duct’ has been referenced.
AS/NZS 4256.1 The 1994 edition of AS/NZS 4256 Part 1 ‘Plastic roof and wall cladding materials — General requirements’ has been deleted.
AS/NZS 4256.2 The 1994 edition of AS/NZS 4256 Part 2 ‘Plastic roof and wall cladding materials — Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (uPVC) building sheets’ has been deleted.
AS/NZS 4256.3 The 1994 edition of AS/NZS 4256 Part 3 ‘Plastic roof and wall cladding materials — Glass fibre reinforced polyester (GRP)’ has been deleted.
AS/NZS 4256.5 The 1996 edition of AS/NZS 4256 Part 5 ‘Plastic roof and wall cladding materials — Polycarbonate’ has been deleted.
AS 4773.2 Amdt 1 of the 2015 edition of AS 4773 Part 2 ‘Masonry in small buildings — Construction’ has been referenced.
AS/NZS 4858 The 2004 edition of AS/NZS 4858 ‘Wet area membranes’ has been referenced.
AS 5146.3 The 2018 edition of AS 5146 Part 3 ‘Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete — Construction’ has been referenced.
AS 5216 The 2021 edition of AS 5216 ‘Design of post-installed and cast-in fastenings in concrete’ has been referenced.
AS/NZS 5601.1 The 2013 edition of AS/NZS 5601 Part 1 ‘Gas installations — General installations’ has been referenced.
AIRAH-DA07 The 2021 edition of AIRAH-DA07 ‘Criteria for moisture control design analysis in buildings’ has been referenced.
ASTM E903 The 2012 edition of ASTM E903 ‘Standard Test Method for Solar Absorptance, Reflectance, and Transmittance of Materials Using Integrating Spheres’ has been deleted.
ASTM E96 The 2016 edition of ASTM E96 ‘Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials’ has been referenced.
ABCB The 2022 version of the ABCB ‘Fire Safety Verification Method’ Standard has been referenced. As a consequence, the FSVM is deleted as a standalone schedule.
ABCB The 2022 version of the ABCB ‘Housing Provisions’ Standard has been referenced.
ABCB The 2022 version of the ABCB ‘Livable Housing Design’ Standard has been referenced.
ABCB The 2022 version of the ABCB ‘Standard for NatHERS Heating and Cooling Load Limits’ has been referenced.
ABCB The 2022 version of the ABCB ‘Standard for Whole-of-home Efficiency Factors’ has been referenced.
FPAA101D The 2021 edition of FPAA101D ‘Automatic Fire Sprinkler System Design and Installation — Drinking Water Supply’ has been referenced.
FPAA101H Amdt 1 of the 2018 edition of FPAA101H ‘Automatic Fire Sprinkler System Design and Installation — Hydrant Water Supply (incorporating amendment 1)’ has been referenced.
NASH Standard The 2021 edition of NASH Standard ‘Steel Framed Construction in Bushfire Areas’ has been referenced.
NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 The 2020 edition of NSF/ANS/CAN 372 ‘Drinking Water System Components — Lead Content’ has been referenced.