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These requirements are additional to the NATSPEC Simple Domestic specification requirements and if differences in interpretation between the two should arise then these requirements take precedence.

Gives practical advice about ways to manage exposure to risks associated with work involving the assembly, erection, alteration and dismantling of formwork; contributes to the development of consistent high standards for safe work in the construction industry that are conducive to best practice at the workplace.

This publication provides basic advice to owners and managers/custodians of older buildings; it covers essential maintenance issues and provides a guide to problem solving.

This Certifier Practice Standard is prepared by the Commissioner for Fair Trading under section 14 of the Building and Development Certifiers Act 2018 (B&DC Act); Section 14 provides that a registered certifier’s conditions of registration may require the certifier to carry out certification work in accordance with specified standards or methodologies prepared by the Commissioner.

The objective of the Smart and Sustainable Homes program is to demonstrate and promote the importance of investing in sustainable design and to increase the demand from owners, builders and developers for more sustainable development practices.

Contains information on mold prevention and remediation.

This Guide is intended to supplement to the "Criteria for the Passive House, EnerPHit and PHI Low Energy Building Standards" ("Criteria") published by the Passive House Institute and posted online; it explains the Criteria's require-ments given here in a brief and precise manner.

Provides guidance to inspecting persons (e.g. building certifiers and competent persons) and builders about how to meet their inspection responsibilities under the Building Act 1975 (BA) and the Building Regulation 2021 (BR).

Offers practical guidance for both businesses and workers on managing risks related to forklifts.

A guide to assist relevant authorities in assessing development applications that apply to the new Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016.