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Book 2 - Guide to External Waterproofing - Balcony Decks 2017 cover

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Book 2 - Guide to External Waterproofing - Balcony Decks

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Master Builders NSW

Version: 2017 Revised Edition. (Current)

A guide to waterproofing of balconies and decks.

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… INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW The creation of this manual for best practice in the waterproofing of external areas is the result of a chance meeting of several … The minimum performance requirements for waterproofing are set out in the National Construction Code (NCC)/Building Code of Australia (BCA). As of the time of producing this guide for high …

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… Contents | Tables and Illustrations CHAPTER 1: WATERPROOFING SYSTEM CONSIDERATIONS 1 ■ 1.0 INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW The minimum performance requirements for waterproofing are set out in the National Construction Code of Australia (NCC)/Building Code of Australia (BCA). As of the time of printing this guide, … “Guides to Waterproofing” series of guides is to document current high quality building practice with the intent of reducing the high incidence of waterproofing failures. ■ 1.1 …

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… CHAPTER 2: EXPOSURE CATEGORY CLASSIFICATIONS 2 ■ 2.1 TERRAIN CATEGORIES For the purpose of this guide, Terrain Categories I and II as defined by AS 2048-1977 Code of Practice for Installation and Maintenance of Aluminium Windows in Buildings are termed ‘Exposed …

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… CHAPTER 17: PLAN AND PREPARE ■ 17.1 GENERAL INFORMATION Plan And Prepare For Waterproofing Installation Pre-installation considerations 1. Confirm that the recommended preparatory … and Safety Act 2011, Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 other relevant legislation and the Codes of Practice for WHS Consultation and Risk Assessment. For specific information, contact SafeWork …

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… ■ 19.9 CLEANING UP The work area needs to be cleared and unused materials need to be disposed of, stored for re-use and or recycled according to appropriate legislation, regulations, and codes of practice and the job specification. Plant, tools and other equipment needs to be cleaned, …

AS 1684.4-2010 Residential timber-framed construction, Part 4: Simplified - Non-Cyclonic Areas 2010 cover

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AS 1684.4-2010 Residential timber-framed construction, Part 4: Simplified - Non-Cyclonic Areas

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Standards Australia

Version: Fourth Edition 2010. (Pending Revision)

Specifies requirements for the building industry with procedures that can be used to determine building practice, to design or check construction details, and to determine member sizes, and bracing and fixing requirements for timber-framed construction in non-cyclonic wind classifications N1 and N2. Also referred to as the timber framing code.

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… O N 1 S C O P E A N D G E N E R A L 1.1 SCOPE This Standard 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 by the Building Code of Australia and within the limitations given in Clause 1.4. The provisions of the Standard …

Scaffolding Industry Safety Standard cover 2022

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Scaffolding Industry Safety Standard

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SafeWork NSW

Version: 2022. (Current)

The purpose of this document is to provide practical management tools to principal contractors, scaffolders, engineers, and other parties responsible for the provision and safe use of scaffolding.

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… Consultation is a legal requirement under WHS legislation and is covered in detail in the NSW Code of Practice, Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination. Consultation …

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… exceeded. Clear communication among all parties has been proven to provide earlier indicators of circumstances or potential problems with scaffold activities, which may then be resolved … of scaffold terminology and construction. Further detailed guidance may be found in the NSW Code of practice Work Health And Safety Consultation, Cooperation and Coordination August 2019. The …

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Tower Crane Safety for PCBU’s

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SafeWork NSW

Version: 2022. (Current)

This checklist can be used by principal contractors and site supervisors to manage the risks of tower crane activities on construction sites.

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… This checklist can be used by principal contractors and site supervisors to manage the risks of tower crane activities on construction sites. Principal contractors and builders have a duty … intended to be exhaustive and reference should be made to appropriate legislation, standards, Codes of Practice and Guides. On-the-spot fines of up to $3,600 for businesses and $720 for individuals …

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… (Is it fenced/hoarded and warning signs) Are there controls in place to minimise the risk of workers and others from being struck by falling objects from tower crane loads? (Is a … Safe Work Australia ‘Guide to Tower Cranes’ Safe Work Australia ‘General guide to cranes’ Codes of practice Work near overhead powerlines code of practice Managing risks of plant in the workplace …

AS 4773.2:2015 Masonry in small buildings, Part 2: Construction 2015 cover

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AS 4773.2:2015 Masonry in small buildings, Part 2: Construction

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Standards Australia

Version: Second Edition 2015. (Current)

Specifies requirements for construction practices for masonry in buildings of Class 1 and Class 10a, as defined in the National Construction Code (NCC), designed in accordance with AS 4773.1 and to be constructed from clay, concrete, or calcium silicate masonry units.

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… SECTI ON 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL 1.1 SCOPE This Standard specifies requirements for construction practices for masonry in buildings of Class 1 and Class 10a, as defined in the National Construction Code (NCC), designed in accordance with AS 4773.1 and to be constructed from clay, concrete, or …

NCC 2022 Volume 2 & Housing Provisions cover

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NCC 2022 Volume 2 & Housing Provisions

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Australian Building Codes Board

Version: 2022. (Latest)

Compiles the National Construction Code 2022 Volume 2 Building Code of Australia AND the ABCB 2022 Housing Provisions Standard.

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… Preface BCA 96 Amendment No. 2 Amendment No. 2 of the 1996 edition of the BCA Volume Two was adopted as set out in Table 1. The purpose of … for subfloor ventilation based on climatic conditions; and revise the Acceptable Construction Practice for Steel framing; and include additional details in the Acceptable Construction … to the roof space and common to 2 or more Class 1 buildings; and NCC 2022 Volume Two - Building Code of Australia (1 May 2023) Page 17 …

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… Preface • reinstate the Acceptable Construction Practice for buildings in bushfire-prone areas, following alignment with the 1999 version of AS 3959; and • • change the limitations on winders used in lieu of quarter and half landings … or the 2002 editions of the 1170 series of standards; and NCC 2022 Volume Two - Building Code of Australia (1 May 2023) Page 18 …

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… typographical corrections are noted in the margin. BCA 96 Amendment No. 13 Amendment No. 13 of the 1996 edition of the BCA Volume Two was adopted as set out in Table 1. The purpose of … Solutions; and update references to other documents; and revise the acceptable construction practice for footing and slab construction; and prohibit the use of lead on roofs used to … edition of the BCA Volume Two was adopted as set out in Table 1. NCC 2022 Volume Two - Building Code of Australia (1 May 2023) Page 19 …

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… Preface The purpose of BCA 2007 Volume Two is to— • • update references to other documents; and clarify that … the appropriate acceptable construction manuals or the appropriate acceptable construction practice set out in Section 3 is deemed to comply with the Performance Requirements; and • … construction practice; and include minor technical changes. NCC 2022 Volume Two - Building Code of Australia (1 May 2023) Page 20 …

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… Preface Adoption of NCC 2011 Volume Two The 2011 edition of the NCC Volume Two was adopted as set out in Table 1. … aimed at reducing slips, trips and falls in buildings; and remove the acceptable construction practice for masonry following the referencing of AS 4773 Masonry for small buildings, and … Acceptable Construction Practice for termite management systems. NCC 2022 Volume Two - Building Code of Australia (1 May 2023) Page 21 …

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… Preface Adoption of NCC 2016 Volume Two The 2016 edition of NCC Volume Two was adopted as set out in Table 1. The … for overflow of eaves gutters; and include changes as a result of the Acceptable Construction Practice Review project, including the provisions for termite risk management, subfloor … to other documents; and include other minor technical changes. NCC 2022 Volume Two - Building Code of Australia (1 May 2023) Page 22 …

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… Preface List of amendments - NCC 2022 Volume Two This list has been prepared by the Australian Building Codes Board to assist National Construction Code (NCC) users in identifying changes incorporated … has been relocated into new Specification 3. Part H1—Structure H1D4 Amended to reflect current practice, improve readability and structure including the maximum size and geometry of footings …

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… Preface Reference Changes and Commentary H1D6 Amended to reflect current practice, improve readability and structure. H1D8 Amended to reflect current practice, improve … and structure. H1D11 Amended to improve the title and application requirements for Part 12.3 of the ABCB Housing Provisions. Part H2—Damp and weatherproofing H2O1 Amended to improve clarity … detailed schedules for calculating heating and cooling loads. NCC 2022 Volume Two - Building Code of Australia (1 May 2023) Page 24 …

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… Governing requirements Documentation of design and construction Part A5 Introduction to this Part This Part explains the evidence … • • all people involved with construction must work skillfully in accordance with good trade practice; and all materials must be of a quality to fulfil their function/s within the building. … appropriateness of the evidence is specified in A5G2(1). NCC 2022 Volume Two - Building Code of Australia (1 May 2023) Page 46 …

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… A5G2 Governing requirements Evidence of suitability ─ Volumes One, Two and Three A5G2 [2019: A5.1] (1) The form of evidence used must … Provision may be in the form of any one, or any combination of the following: (a) A current CodeMark Australia or CodeMark Certificate of Conformity. (b) A current Certificate of … which it is given and the extent to which relevant standards, specifications, rules, codes of practice or other publications have been relied upon to demonstrate it fulfils specific …

Solar ultraviolet radiation: managing the risks 2022 cover

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Solar ultraviolet radiation: managing the risks

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Safe Work Australia

Version: 2022. (Current)

Solar Ultraviolet Radiation can pose significant health and safety risks.

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… equipment (PPE) Any remaining risk must be minimised by providing and ensuring the use of PPE such as UPF 50+ clothing, broad-brimmed hats or hard hats with brims/flaps, and at least … solar ultraviolet radiation. For more information on the risk management process, see the model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks. For more information on managing heat …

Lead in Plumbing Products: Implementation Plan 2022 cover

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Lead in Plumbing Products: Implementation Plan

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Australian Building Codes Board

Version: 2022. (Current)

From 1 September 2025, only products conforming to the lead free provisions, where required, will be authorised for use in plumbing installations.

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… 1 Implementation of low lead requirements … 1 National Construction Code 2022 … 2 WaterMark Schedule of Products … 5 Alignment with international practice … 5 Compliance at the point of … 6 Monitoring transition of certification … 7 JAS-ANZ surveillance of WMCABs … 8 Australian Building Codes Board ii …

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… with drinking water must meet the 0.25% lead requirement. In determining the application of the lead free requirements, the following aspects were considered for each product to determine the applicability of lead free requirements: Alignment with international practice To ensure that Australia does not include more stringent requirements than the … they not in use; and the water dispensed is not intended to be consumed. Australian Building Codes Board 5 …

Setting up your workstation: Manage the risk of MSDs 2023 cover

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Setting up your workstation: Manage the risk of MSDs

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Safe Work Australia

Version: 2023. (Current)

A person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) must ensure workers' health and safety so far as is reasonably practicable; this includes specific duties to manage the risks of MSDs.

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… Infographic Setting up your workstation / Manage the risk of MSDs Screen-based workstations usually include a desk, chair, monitor, keyboard and mouse. … strain or electric shocks from poorly maintained equipment. For more information see the model Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities and the model Code of Practice: Hazardous …

Book 3 - Guide to Planter Box Waterproofing 2017 cover

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Book 3 - Guide to Planter Box Waterproofing

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Master Builders NSW

Version: 2017 Revised Edition. (Current)

A guide to waterproofing of planter boxes.

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… Contents | Tables and Illustrations PREAMBLE AND CREDITS The creation of this manual of best practice in the waterproofing of external areas is the result of a chance meeting of several … The minimum performance requirements for waterproofing are set out in the National Construction Code 2016 (NCC). In 2012 two Australian Standards were published for External Waterproofing, …

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… core concrete block work, they must be reinforced and core filled with concrete. ■ Inside face of block walls should be struck flush with voids filled and protrusions ground smooth or the … be rendered. A bagged finish on the inside face of a block planter box wall is not accepted practice because it creates a friable substrate that will not support a bonded overlaying … that exceed 6 meters in length will require movement joints in accordance with the masonry code. It is preferable to reduce the size of the planters to avoid the installation of movement …

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… Requirements Identify signage, barricade and scaffolding requirements: Contact the site safety officer to determine site-specific safety requirements, which can include: ■ Site induction ■ … and Safety Act 2011, Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 other relevant legislation and the Codes of Practice for WHS Consultation and Risk Assessment. For specific information, contact SafeWork …

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Book 2 - Guide to External Waterproofing - Balcony Decks

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Master Builders NSW

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AS 1684.4-2010 Residential timber-framed construction, Part 4: Simplified - Non-Cyclonic Areas

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Standards Australia

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Scaffolding Industry Safety Standard

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SafeWork NSW

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Tower Crane Safety for PCBU’s

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SafeWork NSW

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Standards Australia

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NCC 2022 Volume 2 & Housing Provisions

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Australian Building Codes Board

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Safe Work Australia

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Lead in Plumbing Products: Implementation Plan

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Australian Building Codes Board

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Setting up your workstation: Manage the risk of MSDs

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Safe Work Australia

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Book 3 - Guide to Planter Box Waterproofing

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Master Builders NSW