This Code is intended to be read by a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU). It provides practical guidance for PCBUs on how to eliminate, or if that is not possible, minimise the risk of falls from height in housing construction.

This Code applies to all workplaces covered by the WHS Act carrying out the construction or extension of:

− detached houses
− attached dwellings, separated from each other by a fire resisting wall, such as terrace, row or town houses
− boarding and guest houses, hostels or similar with a floor area less than 300 m2, and
− ancillary buildings to the above, such as private garages, gazebos and carports.

Note: The above points are based on Classes 1, 2 and 10 of the National Construction Code.

This Code does not apply to the maintenance or renovation of buildings or to multistorey buildings above two habitable storeys.

This Code is not intended as complete guidance where roofing work involves dismantling or demolition work.

This Code may be a useful reference for other persons interested in the duties under the WHS Act and WHS Regulations.

This Code should be read in conjunction with the Code of Practice: Managing the risk of falls at workplaces and the Code of Practice: Construction work.