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rhf-industry-guidance-flood-resilient-home-a3 2022 cover

Queensland Government

Version:  2022.  (Current)
This Industry Guidance for Flood Resilient Homes provides information about improving the flood resilience of new and existing Queensland homes.
A comprehensive guide to BASIX 2023 cover

NSW Government

Version:  2023.  (Current)
The purpose of this guide is to provide an overview of how the BASIX engine works to estimate energy and water consumption in houses and apartments, and how these outputs can be used to inform design decisions.
Guidelines for special fire services and referrals to the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QLD) 2013 cover

Queensland Government

Version:  2013.  (Current)
Provides building certifiers with guidance about special fire services as defined in Schedule 2 of the Building Act 1975, and the jurisdiction of referral agencies in Schedule 7, Table 1, Item 1 of the Sustainable Planning Regulation 2009.
Guideline for the construction of buildings in flood hazard areas (QLD) 2012 cover

Queensland Government

Version:  2012.  (Current)
Assists homeowners, building professionals and local governments in understanding the new part of the Queensland Development Code (QDC) for construction of buildings in flood hazard areas.
Peer review guideline 2023 cover

Queensland Government

Version:  2023.  (Current)
Outlines the peer review process which can be used as a compliance option for assessing the energy equivalence (thermal performance) of new houses and major renovations (where practical) in Queensland.
Flood Resilient Building Guidance for Queensland Homes 2019 cover

Queensland Government

Version:  2019.  (Current)
Provides information about improving the flood resilience of new and existing Queensland homes.
Designing for Queensland's climate 2008 cover

Queensland Government

Version:  2008.  (Current)
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.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Mold Web Course 2012 cover

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Version:  2012.  (Current)
Contains information on mold prevention and remediation.
BUSHFIRE PROTECTION

NATSPEC

Version:  (Current)
Bushfires are a feature of the Australian environment. The impact of bushfire on life and property can be reduced with responsible preparation and bushfire management plans. Bushfire hazards exist not only in rural areas but also at the rural and urban interface, for example areas adjacent to parks, public reserves and golf courses.
ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SCHEMES FOR BUILDINGS

NATSPEC

Version:  (Current)
There are a number of national environmental rating schemes in place in Australia that can be used to understand how efficiently a building is operating as well as measure and reduce its impact on the environment.