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Assists in understanding the energy efficiency provisions in NCC Volume One that apply to Class 2 apartment buildings.

Explains Queensland smoke alarm legislation changes as of 2017 and 2027.

Assists in understanding the condensation requirements in NCC 2022 Volumes One and Two.

Flood resilient design is one of the many ways Queenslanders can build their resilience to floods.

The Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme, or NatHERS, is being expanded to include Whole of Home assessments and ratings to support the proposed National Construction Code energy efficiency requirements for residential buildings in 2022; the changes will help households improve a home's energy efficiency and reduce energy use, which provides a range of benefits including lower energy bills, improved comfort and health for occupants, and reduced carbon emissions.

Explains how NatHERS assessments work and is an essential tool for NatHERS assessors.

SA HB 39:2015 is amended as follows.

A safe work method statement (SWMS) must be prepared by the persons conducting businesses or undertakings (PCBUs) for any identified high risk construction work (HRCW) in relation to all construction work, irrespective of the cost of that work.

Provides advice for persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) on the function, content and application of safe work method statements (SWMS).

Explains how the assessment for domestic builiding insurance is determined.