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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.

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.

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

NatHERS compliance pathway for energy efficiency.

​Sets out requirements and recommendations for the safe storage and handling of LP Gas, in cylinders and bulk tanks.

Specifies minimum requirements for the design and the engineering aspects of fabrication and erection, and modification of steelwork in structures in accordance with the limit states design method.

Specifies requirements for the design, installation and commissioning of cold water services from a point of connection to the points of discharge, and for non-drinking water from a point of connection to the points of discharge.

Provides general principles and recommendations for the lighting of building interiors to enhance the performance and comfort of those performing visual tasks; deals with illuminating essential task details, using both artificial light and daylight, while controlling or excluding factors that might cause visual discomfort.

Sets out the requirements for the design, installation and commissioning of heated water services using drinking water or rainwater or a combination thereof; includes aspects of the installation from, and including, the valve(s) on the cold water inlet to any cold water storage tank or water heater and the downstream fixtures and fittings; applies to new installations as well as alterations, additions and repairs to existing installations.