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Sets out minimum design requirements for natural ventilation systems that ventilate enclosures and requirements for the ventilation of car parks.

Sets out requirements for the classification of a site and the design and construction of a footing system for a single dwelling house, town house or the like which may be detached or separated by a party wall or common wall but not situated vertically above or below another dwelling.

Sets out requirements for materials, construction, and installation, including some aspects of performance, for ductwork for air-handling systems in buildings and facilities, including systems designed in accordance with requirements of AS/NZS 1668.1 and AS 1668.2.

Specifies requirements for the design, fabrication, erection and stripping of formwork as well as the evaluation and repair of the formed concrete surface; colour evaluation charts are included in an Appendix.

Sets out requirements on installing insulation in both new dwellings during construction and the retrofitting of insulation in existing buildings.

Sets out (a) the requirements for the documentation of architectural, structural and construction information necessary for formwork design and construction; (b) architectural requirements and procedures covering the specification of the quality, tolerance, colour, and evaluation of off-form or as-repaired in situ or precast concrete surfaces; and (c) structural requirements that- (i) are critical to the stability, strength and serviceability of the permanent structure during construction and once completed; and (ii) affect the formwork design and construction.

The 2018 edition of AS 3959 is amended as follows; the amendments should be inserted in the appropriate places.

The 2018 edition of AS 3959 is amended as follows; the amendments should be inserted in the appropriate places.

Sets out data and procedures for determining earthquake loads on structures and their components, and also minimum detailing requirements for structures; domestic structures are covered in an Appendix.