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Specifies requirements for design, construction and installation of vertically operating roller shutters intended to protect trafficable openings in fire-rated walls; compliance is based on prototype testing in accordance with AS 1530.4; labelling requirements are included.

Contains Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions that are considered to be acceptable forms of construction that meet the requirements for complying with Parts H1 to H8 of NCC Volume Two.

NatHERS compliance pathway for energy efficiency.

Provides methods for determining characteristics of grouts used in the installation of ceramic tiles.

Specifies requirements for building practice and for the selection, placement and fixing of the various structural elements used in the construction of timber-framed Class 1 and Class 10 buildings, as defined in the Building Code of Australia, for non-cyclonic areas; sets out building practice procedures, which are given to assist in the correct specification and design of timber members, bracing and connections thereby minimizing the risk of creating an environment that might adversely affect the ultimate performance of the structure; appendices specify a method of interpolation for Span Tables in the Supplements, and an alternative procedure for determining racking forces; guidance is given on mass of roof, timber natural durability, moisture content, timber species and properties.

Provides guidance on the selection of the fixative and the preparation of the background, and sets out various methods for the fixing of ceramic tiles, based on the type of fixative to be used, for both floor and wall applications.

Sets out requirements for the design and construction of buildings in bushfire-prone areas in order to improve their performance when they are subjected to burning debris, radiant heat or flame contact generated from a bushfire.

Sets out the requirements for the end performance of materials used in external waterproofing membrane systems for all buildings.