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Apartment energy efficiency Handbook 2023 cover

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Apartment energy efficiency Handbook

Publisher

Australian Building Codes Board

Version: 2023. (Current)

Assists in understanding the energy efficiency provisions in NCC Volume One that apply to Class 2 apartment buildings.

NatHERS assessor handbook 2019. cover

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NatHERS assessor handbook

Publisher

Australian Government

Version: 2019. (Current)

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

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… a window with multiple glazing that includes both Group A and Group B components, it is good practice for assessors to identify the individual elements when naming the windows entered into NatHERS software. For example, if as assessor is splitting a window identified as W01 in the … window manufacturer has a glazed hinged door, assessors must use that custom window product code. Otherwise, it is entered as a Group A casement window with the appropriate default window …

… NatHERS assessor handbook 8.8.1 Loss of insulation Ceiling penetrations, such as recessed light fittings, are modelled in the … have a diameter of approximately 300–350 mm. It is worth noting that the National Construction Code requires internal (ie. without a window or door) bathrooms, WCs and ensuites to have … mechanical ventilation. If an exhaust fan is not shown on the documentation, it would be best practice for assessors to check with the client and confirm whether an exhaust fan should be …

Housing Energy Efficiency Handbook cover

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Housing Energy Efficiency Handbook

Publisher

Australian Building Codes Board

Version: 2023. (Current)

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

Practice standard for registered certifiers – 1 – new residential apartment buildings cover 2020

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Practice standard for registered certifiers – 1 – new residential apartment buildings

Publisher

NSW Department of Customer Service

Version: 2020. (Current)

This Certifier Practice Standard is prepared by the Commissioner for Fair Trading under section 14 of the Building and Development Certifiers Act 2018 (B&DC Act); Section 14 provides that a registered certifier’s conditions of registration may require the certifier to carry out certification work in accordance with specified standards or methodologies prepared by the Commissioner.

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… 1.1.1 Under which legislation are certifiers public officials?............................................................................4 1.1.2 … 1.1.3 How is the public official role recognised in the Building and Development Certifiers … 5 1.2.3 Potential conflicts between the public interest and the interests of owners, developers and … 8 2.1.2 The Code of Conduct requires certifiers to avoid conflicts of … Practice standard for registered certifiers – 1 – new residential apartment buildings iii …

… 43 3.9.1 The determination of an application for a construction certificate............................................ 43 … 44 3.9.3 Where construction certificates are issued for a stage of building work............................... 44 3.10 Regulatory … 4.2.3 Building work and the Building Code of Australia............................................................................. … Practice standard for registered certifiers – 1 – new residential apartment buildings v …

… Legal status This Certifier Practice Standard is prepared by the Commissioner for Fair Trading under section 14 of the Building and Development Certifiers Act 2018 (B&DC Act). Section 14 provides that a … work for new residential apartment buildings, being class 2 buildings under the Building Code of Australia (BCA) including multi-classified buildings, which contain a class 2 part that …

… familiar with the relevant legislative requirements. The legislation provides the minimum set of legal requirements and does not set out everything that is required to carry out … work, nor does it set out how certification work should be undertaken or capture how practice evolves over time. The Practice Standard contains requirements for how certifiers carry … and impartially. • Report any corrupt behaviour to the relevant authorities. • Adhere to the Code of Conduct for certifiers. Understanding and application of the requirements of the public …

… 1.1.3 How is the public official role recognised in the Building and Development Certifiers Act? The B&DC Act regulates … conditions on certifiers, investigate complaints, and audit and discipline certifiers. • A Code of Conduct with required principles, values and standards of behaviour for certifiers. • … 5 Section 42 of the B&DC Act 6 http://www5.austlii.edu.au/au/journals/AIAdminLawF/2006/2.pdf Practice standard for registered certifiers – 1 – new residential apartment buildings 5 …

… range from threatening life and property (e.g. where non-compliance results in the collapse of a building or spread of a fire within it) to the reduction of a neighbour’s amenity (e.g. … and the potentially wide impacts of certification work on health, safety and amenity8. The Code of Conduct in the B&DC Regulation explicitly requires certifiers to act in the public … of the B&DC Regulation 10 Clause 31 of the B&DC Regulation 11 Clause 162 of the EP&A Regulation Practice standard for registered certifiers – 1 – new residential apartment buildings 6 …

… certifiers act in the public interest? Certifiers can act in the public interest by acting professionally, with due care and diligence, and conscientiously endeavouring to do the right … it even though it may not be the outcome they wanted. Community standards and not ‘industry practice’ determine the appropriateness of a certifier’s actions as required by the B&DC Act12. The Code of Conduct in the B&DC Regulation explicitly requires certifiers to abide by community …

… 2. Conflicts of interest This chapter provides advice to certifiers on the conflict of interest provisions … impacts on health, safety and amenity. Even the perception of bias can be damaging, and the Code of Conduct prohibits any conduct that could bring the profession of certifiers into … Clause 2 of Schedule 5 of the B&DC Regulation 16 Clause 6 of Schedule 5 of the B&DC Regulation Practice standard for registered certifiers – 1 – new residential apartment buildings 8 …

… who is not the principal certifier may issue a compliance certificate despite having a conflict of interest in the work24. A certifier who is not the principal certifier may issue a compliance … issuing the compliance certificate, the certifier still has a general obligation under the Code of Conduct to avoid bias and uphold the public interest. A heightened level of diligence, … 28 of the B&DC Act 25 Clause 25 of the B&DC Regulation 26 Clause 25(4) of the B&DC Regulation Practice standard for registered certifiers – 1 – new residential apartment buildings 12 …

… defined further in the legislation. Since certifiers are required to avoid even the perception of bias, ‘relationship’ should be interpreted broadly. Some examples of difficulties that may … benefits In addition to the conflict of interest offence provisions of the B&DC Act, the Code of Conduct contains requirements that relate to conflicts of interest. One of these is the prohibition on a certifier from Practice standard for registered certifiers – 1 – new residential apartment buildings 13 …

Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000 cover 2021

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Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000 (NSW)

Publisher

NSW Government

Version: 2021. (Current)

This Regulation is the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000. (NSW legislation.)

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… Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000 [NSW] proprietor. 244O Procedure for approval of Code (1) The Minister may approve a Code for the purposes of this Division and may vary or … registered non-government school must comply with the following requirements of the NSW Code of Practice for Part 5 Activities for registered non-government schools in respect of activities …

… designated development? 35 Is there a significant increase in the environmental impacts of the total development? Development involving alterations or additions to development (whether … licences, leases or authorisations by a public authority and compliance with any relevant codes of practice, and (ii) rehabilitation or restoration of any disturbed land, and (iii) the number and …

State Environmental Planning Policy (Sustainable Buildings) 2022 (NSW) 2022 cover

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State Environmental Planning Policy (Sustainable Buildings) 2022 (NSW)

Publisher

NSW Government

Version: 2022. (Current)

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