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This Standard provides technical design criteria requirements for temporary structures, covering structural safety (particularly determining appropriate wind actions), fire safety (including fire r
The 2015-16 Business Plan is a reflection of the ABCB's commitment to implementing the regulatory reform agenda agreed by Governments.
The 2014-15 Business Plan is a reflection of the ABCB's commitment to implementing the regulatory reform agenda agreed by Governments.
Provides guidance on the design and construction of community bushfire shelters for building designers and approval authorities.
This document ensures 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 dwelling
The 2013-14 Business Plan is a reflection of the ABCB's commitment to implementing the regulatory reform agenda agreed by Governments.
The 2012-13 Business Plan is a reflection of the ABCB's commitment to implementing the regulatory reform agenda agreed by Governments.
The 2011-12 Business Plan is a reflection of the ABCB's commitment to implementing the regulatory reform agenda agreed by Governments.
The 2010-11 Business Plan is a reflection of the ABCB's commitment to implementing the regulatory reform agenda agreed by Governments.