NCC 2022 Volume One - Building Code of Australia Class 2 to 9 buildings
Filter
I5
NSW Part I5 Temporary structuresNSW Part I5 Temporary structures
Introduction to this Part
NSW Part I5 contains Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions for temporary structures used as an entertainment venue.
Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions
NCC Blurbs
This Part applies to temporary structures used as entertainment venues.
NCC Title
Application of Part
NCC State
NSW
NCC SPTC Current
Application of Part
Building Classes
1a,1b,10a,10b,10c
NCC Blurbs
In this Part, a reference to an entrance or exit does not include a reference to an entrance or exit provided for persons or animals performing in a temporary structure.
NCC Title
Exits — exclusions
NCC State
NSW
NCC SPTC Current
Exits — exclusions
Building Classes
1a,1b,10a,10b,10c
NCC Blurbs
Exits must be so provided and arranged as to afford a ready means of egress from all parts of a temporary structure.
NCC Title
Location of exits
NCC State
NSW
NCC SPTC Current
Location of exits
Building Classes
1a,1b,10a,10b,10c
NCC Blurbs
Without limiting the generality of NSW I5D3—
- the number of exits to be provided for a temporary structure designed to accommodate a number of persons specified in Column 1 of NSW Table I5D4 must be not less than the number of exits specified in Column 2 of that Table in respect of that number of persons; and
- the aggregate width of the exits to a temporary structure designed to accommodate a number of persons specified in Column 1 of NSW Table I5D4 must be not less than the width specified in Column 3 of that Table in respect of that number of persons.
Insert NSW table (I5D4) I5D4 as follows:
Column 1: accommodation provided (persons) | Column 2: number of exits required | Column 3: Aggregate width of exits (mm) |
---|---|---|
1 - 25 | 1 - 2 | 1000 |
26 - 50 | 2 | 1500 |
51 - 75 | 2 | 2000 |
76 - 100 | 2 | 2500 |
101 - 200 | 2 | 3000 |
201 - 400 | 3 | 4500 |
401 - 600 | 4 | 6000 |
601 - 800 | 5 | 7500 |
801 - 1000 | 5 | 9000 |
Over 1000 | 5 exits plus one additional exit for each additional 450 persons, or part thereof. | 9000 mm, plus 500 mm for each additional 50 persons or part thereof. |
NCC Title
Exits to be provided
NCC State
NSW
NCC SPTC Current
Exits to be provided
Building Classes
1a,1b,10a,10b,10c
NCC Blurbs
NCC Title
Vertical clearance for exits
NCC State
NSW
NCC SPTC Current
Vertical clearance for exits
Building Classes
1a,1b,10a,10b,10c
NCC Blurbs
A flap or curtain used to cover an exit must be so designed that, when it is secured, it will not obstruct or impede egress.
NCC Title
Curtains across exits
NCC State
NSW
NCC SPTC Current
Curtains across exits
Building Classes
1a,1b,10a,10b,10c
NCC Blurbs
Curtains and blinds for use in a temporary structure must comply with NSW Table S7C7.
NCC Title
Curtains and blinds
NCC State
NSW
NCC SPTC Current
Curtains and blinds
Building Classes
1a,1b,10a,10b,10c
NCC Blurbs
Fabric that is used in the construction of a temporary structure must have—
- a Flammability Index of not more than 6 where used—
- within a height of 4 m from the base of the temporary structure; or
- in an air-supported temporary structure without other supporting framework; and
- a Flammability Index of not more than 25 in any other case.
NCC Title
Fabrics
NCC State
NSW
NCC SPTC Current
Fabrics
Building Classes
1a,1b,10a,10b,10c
NCC Blurbs
- in the case of a stepped platform, from the front of the first riser; and
- in the case of an inclined platform, from the front of the first row of seating,
to the back of the highest platform and along the rear of that platform for its full width.
NCC Title
Guardrails
NCC State
NSW
NCC SPTC Current
Guardrails
Building Classes
1a,1b,10a,10b,10c
NCC Blurbs
Seating must be provided in accordance with NSW I4D18, NSW I4D19, NSW I4D20(b), NSW I4D22(a) and (c), NSW I4D23(a) and NSW I4D25(a), (b), (c) and (d).
NCC Title
Seating
NCC State
NSW
NCC SPTC Current
Seating
Building Classes
1a,1b,10a,10b,10c
NCC Blurbs
Suitable sanitary accommodation must be provided at a location convenient to the temporary structure.
NCC Title
Sanitary accommodation
NCC State
NSW
NCC SPTC Current
Sanitary accommodation
Building Classes
1a,1b,10a,10b,10c
NCC Blurbs
Any projection suite must comply with NSW I4D47 and NSW I4D48.
NCC Title
Projection suites
NCC State
NSW
NCC SPTC Current
Projection suites
Building Classes
1a,1b,10a,10b,10c
NCC Blurbs
No fireplace or other form of heating equipment may be installed in a temporary structure, without the consent of the approval authority.
NCC Title
Fireplaces and heating
NCC State
NSW
NCC SPTC Current
Fireplaces and heating
Building Classes
1a,1b,10a,10b,10c
NCC Blurbs
Electrical services connected to the local supply authority’s mains, to a generating plant or to a battery supply must comply with—
- the requirements of the local supply authority; and
- AS 3002; and
- where applicable, AS/NZS 3000; and
- NSW I4D51(a) and NSW I4D53(a).
NCC Title
Electrical services
NCC State
NSW
NCC SPTC Current
Electrical services
Building Classes
1a,1b,10a,10b,10c
NCC Title
Artificial lighting: general
NCC State
NSW
NCC SPTC Current
Artificial lighting: general
Building Classes
1a,1b,10a,10b,10c
NCC Blurbs
Emergency lighting must be provided to the areas provided with artificial lighting under NSW I5D15 and must include a sufficient number of lamps to give a minimum illumination of 0.2 lux at floor level.
NCC Title
Emergency lighting
NCC State
NSW
NCC SPTC Current
Emergency lighting
Building Classes
1a,1b,10a,10b,10c
NCC Blurbs
Where emergency lighting is provided, the capacity of the battery and charging system must be sufficient to provide the illumination required by NSW I5D16 for—
- 30 minutes, in respect of a temporary structure designed to accommodate not more than 1000 persons; and
- 60 minutes, in respect of a temporary structure designed to accommodate more than 1000 persons.
NCC Title
Emergency lighting power supply
NCC State
NSW
NCC SPTC Current
Emergency lighting power supply
Building Classes
1a,1b,10a,10b,10c
NCC Blurbs
NCC Title
Exit signs
NCC State
NSW
NCC SPTC Current
Exit signs
Building Classes
1a,1b,10a,10b,10c
NCC Blurbs
NCC Title
Fire-fighting services
NCC State
NSW
NCC SPTC Current
Fire-fighting services
Building Classes
1a,1b,10a,10b,10c