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Specifies requirements and sets out recommendations for the selection, safe use and maintenance of industrial fall-arrest systems and devices based on the use of safety harnesses, horizontal life lines and rails, fall-arrest devices, and associated lanyards, connectors, anchorages and fittings.

Sets out requirements for the design, selection, construction and installation of fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders that are intended to provide safe access to places used by operating, inspection, maintenance and servicing personnel.

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.

Assists in understanding the Verification Methods for building in bushfire prone areas in NCC Volumes One and Two (G5V1 in NCC Volume One and H7V2 in NCC Volume Two).

Assists in understanding the energy efficiency provisions in NCC Volume Two that apply to houses.

Assists in understanding the condensation requirements in NCC 2022 Volumes One and Two

Assists in understanding the indoor air quality (IAQ) Verification Methods in NCC Volumes One and Two (F6V1 and F6V2 in NCC Volume One and H4V3 of NCC Volume Two).

The Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme, or NatHERS, is being expanded to include Whole of Home assessments and ratings to support the proposed National Construction Code energy efficiency requirements for residential buildings in 2022; the changes will help households improve a home's energy efficiency and reduce energy use, which provides a range of benefits including lower energy bills, improved comfort and health for occupants, and reduced carbon emissions.

NatHERS compliance pathway for energy efficiency.

Sets out the requirements and risk control measures for ensuring the safety of those who must enter or carry out tasks associated with a confined space; contains sections dealing with planning and implementing entry to a confined space; appendices include guidance for training, risk assessment, atmospheric monitoring and sample forms and permits associated with confined space work.