NCC 2022 Volume One - Building Code of Australia Class 2 to 9 buildings
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TAS Part I16 Early childhood centres and school age care facilitiesTAS Part I16 Early childhood centres and school age care facilities
Introduction to this Part
This Part contains additional requirements for early childhood centres and school age care facilities.
Objectives
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The Objective of this Part is to regulate the physical specification of early childhood centres and school age care facilities at which education and care is provided.
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Objective
NCC State
TAS
NCC SPTC Current
Objective
Building Classes
1a,1b,10a,10b,10c
Functional Statements
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An early childhood centre and school age care facility must be designed and constructed to provide a safe environment and provide for the health, safety and well-being of the children, parents and staff using the centre.
NCC Title
Early childhood centres and school age care facilities
NCC State
TAS
NCC SPTC Current
Early childhood centres and school age care facilities
Building Classes
1a,1b,10a,10b,10c
Performance Requirements
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The design and construction of an early childhood centre and school age care facility must to the degree necessary, provide an environment that is spacious enough to prevent overcrowding, and supports a range of daily activities and routines including—
- indoor playing; and
- outdoor playing; and
- sleeping.
Applications
TAS I16P1 applies to early childhood centres and school age care facilities approved under the Education and Care Services National Law (Application) Act 2011 or licensed under the Child Care Act 2001.
NCC Title
Design and construction
NCC State
TAS
NCC SPTC Current
Design and construction
Building Classes
1a,1b,10a,10b,10c
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An early childhood centre and school age care facility, must to the degree necessary, have sufficient space and facilities to ensure a healthy, safe and comfortable environment for children, staff and parents including—
- sanitary facilities; and
- nappy changing facilities; and
- laundry facilities; and
- food preparation facilities; and
- reception, administration and staff facilities; and
- storage facilities; and
- suitable—
- floor surfaces; and
- lighting and ventilation; and
- fire safety provisions; and
- windows and glazing; and
- heating and cooling.
Applications
TAS I16P2 applies to early childhood centres and school age care facilities approved under the Education and Care Services National Law (Application) Act 2011 or licensed under the Child Care Act 2001.
NCC Title
Health and amenity
NCC State
TAS
NCC SPTC Current
Health and amenity
Building Classes
1a,1b,10a,10b,10c
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An early childhood centre and school age care facility must to the degree necessary, have fencing around the perimeter of any outdoor play space, and any identified hazard isolated by fences, barriers and gates.
Applications
TAS I16P3 applies to early childhood centres and school age care facilities approved under the Education and Care Services National Law (Application) Act 2011 or licensed under the Child Care Act 2001.
NCC Title
Perimeter fencing and barriers
NCC State
TAS
NCC SPTC Current
Perimeter fencing and barriers
Building Classes
1a,1b,10a,10b,10c
Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions
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This Part applies to early childhood centres and school age care facilities approved under the Education and Care Services National Law (Application) Act 2011 or licensed under the Child Care Act 2001.
NCC Title
Application of Part
NCC State
TAS
NCC SPTC Current
Application of Part
Building Classes
1a,1b,10a,10b,10c
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NCC Title
Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions
NCC State
TAS
NCC SPTC Current
Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions
Building Classes
1a,1b,10a,10b,10c