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This non-mandatory Handbook is intended to assist architects, designers and builders in the assessment and the management of the risk of condensation and its consequences in the contemporary industry environment and should be read in conjunction with the BCA provisions relating to Damp and Weather Proofing, and Energy Efficiency in all classes of buildings.
PDF file size: 4.20 MB
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This non-mandatory Handbook is targeted at designers, energy efficiency consultants and building certifiers who are responsible for designing or approving buildings. The intent is to explain the trade-offs available for the energy source of services through the use of on site renewable energy sources and reclaimed energy sources. This Handbook does not override or replace the BCA, but rather provides additional information and guidance with the principles explained.
PDF file size: 1.17 MB
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This non-mandatory Handbook has been developed to alert electricians and plumbers about the energy efficiency provisions of the BCA 2010 and how these provisions may affect them. These include energy efficiency provisions covered in previous editions of the BCA and new provisions introduced for BCA 2010. The Handbook is written in generic terms rather than detailing specific clauses and so does not include all the requirements that may affect electricians and plumbers. It is also limited to those requirements that address energy efficiency only.
PDF file size: 857 KB
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This non-mandatory Handbook is targeted at designers, energy analysts, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers and other specialist designers who are familiar with energy analysis software used to model the annual energy consumption of a building. The intent is to familiarise them with the BCA, the intent of a specific clause and how it should be interpreted.
PDF file size: 1.59 MB
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This non-mandatory Handbook provides guidance on the application of the BCA 2010 energy efficiency provisions to new building work associated with existing Class 2 to 9 buildings.
PDF file size: 832 KB
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The objective of this information handbook is to provide details of the relevant parts of the BCA and, in particular, the more recent changes. In highlighting key issues, the package gives practitioners sufficient knowledge to successfully apply energy efficiency measures at the design, approval and construction stages of the building process.
The information handbook has a practical focus. In addition to giving adequate theoretical knowledge, the handbook is intended to provide an understanding of the policy objectives and the technical basis of the BCA requirements. This will enable practitioners to manage a range of situations where different design and assessment tools are needed.
PDF file size: 6.25 MB
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The objective of this information handbook is to provide details of the relevant parts of the BCA and in particular the more recent changes. In highlighting key issues, the package gives practitioners sufficient knowledge to successfully apply energy efficiency measures at the design, approval and construction stages of the building process. The information handbook has a practical focus.
In addition to giving adequate theoretical knowledge, the handbook is intended to provide an understanding of the policy objectives and the technical basis of the BCA requirements. This will enable practitioners to competently manage a range of situations where different design and assessment tools are needed.
PDF file size: 7.85 MB
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This document explains the changes to the glazing provisions and the glazing calculator, and describes some advanced ways to use the glazing calculator. The information is organised in the following sections: glazing basics, changes in calculation methodology for climate zone maps 2 to 8, changes to the glazing calculator layout, advanced glazing calculator techniques, glazing in alterations and additions.
PDF file size: 863 KB
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On 30 April 2010 the ABCB announced the release of a Performance Standard for the design and construction of private bushfire shelters. The purpose of the Standard is to lower the risks of serious injury or fatality based on the availability of technical data and the input and judgment of a broad representation of stakeholders.
It has been developed to ensure that a private bushfire shelter built in accordance with the Standard provides a measured degree of protection to people with nowhere else to go, such as occupants of dwellings in remote locations.
PDF file size: 1.33 MB
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This non-mandatory Handbook has been developed to provide guidance to its users on the issues relating to digital TV antenna systems. It has been written principally for a general audience.
PDF file size: 4.21 MB
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This non-mandatory Handbook contains general information and guidance to facilitate the management of arrangements for access to buildings by multiple telecommunications carriers, carriage service providers and others involved in the provision of telecommunications services to tenants in buildings.
PDF file size: 2.74 MB
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This non-mandatory Handbook addresses the issue of durability within the context of the built environment. Aspects of durability relating to the objectives of safety, health and amenity are considered. It is intended as guidance for product manufacturers, appraisers and technical specification writers such as Standards Australia technical committees, for consideration when developing durability solutions.
PDF file size: 741 KB
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This non-mandatory Handbook has been developed to provide guidance to its users on the issues relating to building on sites that are prone to landslide hazard, including the planning, design, construction and maintenance of buildings and structures on such sites. It has been written principally for a general audience.
PDF file size: 2.88 MB
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This non-mandatory handbook is intended to provide guidance to all users of the BCA, be they involved in design, construction, development, certification or approval, as they work to develop, implement or review solutions that provide acceptable levels of sound insulation. Any acoustic design should be conducted in conjunction with the design of all other building requirements including, but not limited to, structural loading, wind loading, fire safety, earthquake design, ventilation requirements and buildability.
PDF file size: 755 KB
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