Sets out test procedures and criteria for the determination of fire-resistance of elements of building construction.

Specifies procedures for the design and installation of plastic roof and wall cladding materials for walls and roofs.

The 2018 edition of AS 3959 is amended as follows; the amendments should be inserted in the appropriate places.

The 2018 edition of AS 3959 is amended as follows; the amendments should be inserted in the appropriate places.

This Standard provides methods for determining the performance of external construction elements when exposed to radiant heat, burning embers and burning debris.

Sets out requirements for construction using Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (Reinforced AAC) members conforming with AS 5146.1 and AS 5146.2, including associated fixings, flashings and control joints; does not cover the construction of structures consisting of unreinforced autoclaved aerated concrete blocks.

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.

Helps persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) and workers to use these systems to identify and assess the risk of bushfires at work.

Provides a comprehensive guide to community recovery in Australia.

Bushfires are a feature of the Australian environment. The impact of bushfire on life and property can be reduced with responsible preparation and bushfire management plans. Bushfire hazards exist not only in rural areas but also at the rural and urban interface, for example areas adjacent to parks, public reserves and golf courses.