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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.

This Policy is State Environmental Planning Policy (Sustainable Buildings) 2022. (NSW legislation.)

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

NatHERS compliance pathway for energy efficiency.

AS/NZS 3500.2:2021 is amended as follows.

Sets out requirements for the design of nailplated timber roof trusses for residential and similar building applications in accordance with AS1720.1, AS4055 and the AS(/NZS)1170 series.

Specifies requirements for the construction of buildings in bushfire-prone areas in order to improve their resistance to bushfire attack from burning embers, radiant heat, flame contact and combinations of the three attack forms.

This Standard sets out requirements for the design, commissioning, performance and compliance testing of secondary treatment systems (STS) and advanced secondary treatment systems designed to treat domestic wastewater. The design hydraulic treatment capacities that may be tested in accordance with this Standard range from a minimum of 1200L/d to a maximum of 5000L/d. Guidance on installation, operation and maintenance is also provided.

Covering the design and construction of multi-residential, commercial, industrial and public assembly buildings.

Covering the design, construction and maintenance of plumbing and drainage systems in new and existing buildings.