/faq/stairways-barriers-and-handrails
Looking for clarity on stairway and balustrade requirements under the National Construction Code (NCC)? This section breaks down common questions about stairways, barriers, and handrails. We’ve designed these answers to…
Part 3.9.2 Barriers and handrails
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Appropriate Performance Requirements
Appropriate
Performance Requirements
Where an alternative barrier is proposed as a Performance Solution to that described in Part 3.9.2, that proposal must comply with—
Performance…
Part 3.9.2 Barriers and handrails
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Appropriate Performance Requirements
Appropriate
Performance Requirements
Where an alternative barrier is proposed as a Performance Solution to that described in Part 3.9.2, that proposal must comply with—
Performance…
Part 3.9.2 Barriers And Handrails
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Appropriate Performance Requirements
Appropriate :
Where an alternative barrier is proposed as a Performance Solution to that described in Part 3.9.2, that proposal must comply with—
Performance RequirementP2.1.1; and
Performance…
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11.3.1
Application
2019: 3.9.2.1
Compliance with this Part is achieved by complying with—…
Part 3.9.2 Barriers And Handrails
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Appropriate Performance Requirements
Appropriate :
Where an alternative barrier is proposed as a Performance Solution to that described in Part 3.9.2, that proposal must comply with—
Performance RequirementP2.1.1; and
Performance…
/resources/videos/2017-ncc-seminars-can-handrail-have-break-landing
The 2017 NCC Information Seminars included a presentation on ‘Can a handrail have a break at a landing?’ as part 7 of the 13 part BCA sessions delivered throughout February and March 2017.
/resource/report/survey-di-mazio-slip-trip-and-falls
This document is a summary of the research findings undertaken by Di Marzio Research, which was designed to identify the impact of the proposed BCA changes to the riser and going dimensions of stairs and the provision of handrails. The key aim of the…
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WA Part H101 Public buildings
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Note:
Note:
WA Part H101 contains Deemed-to-Satisfy Solutions for WA public buildings that are additional to those contained in Sections D, F and H.
WA H101.0 Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions
(a)
Where a Deemed-to-Satisfy Solution is…
WA Part H101 Public buildings
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Note:
Note:
WA Part H101 contains Deemed-to-Satisfy Solutions for WA public buildings that are additional to those contained in Sections D, F and H.
WA H101.0 Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions
(a)
Where a Deemed-to-Satisfy Solution is…
Part H2 Public Transport Buildings
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Note
Note.
Part H2 contains Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions for Class 9b and Class 10 public transport buildings additional to those contained in Parts D3, E3 and F2 that apply to public transport buildings.
H2.1 Application of Part…
Part H2 Public Transport Buildings
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Note
Note.
Part H2 contains Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions for Class 9b and Class 10 public transport buildings additional to those contained in Parts D3, E3 and F2 that apply to public transport buildings.
H2.1 Application of Part…
Part D2 Construction of Exits
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D2.0 Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions
(a)
Where a Deemed-to-Satisfy Solution is proposed, Performance RequirementsDP1 to DP6, DP8 and DP9 are satisfied by complying with—
(i)
D1.1
to D1.16, D2.1 to D2.25 and D3.1 to D3.12; and
(ii)
in a…
Part D2 Construction of Exits
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D2.0 Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions
(a)
Where a Deemed-to-Satisfy Solution is proposed, Performance RequirementsDP1 to DP6, DP8 and DP9 are satisfied by complying with—
(i)
D1.1
to D1.16, D2.1 to D2.25 and D3.1 to D3.12; and
(ii)
in a…
Part H2 Public transport buildings
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Note:
Note:
Part H2 contains Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions for Class 9b and Class 10 public transport buildings additional to those contained in Parts D3, E3 and F2 that apply to public transport buildings.
H2.1 Application of Part
(a…
Part H2 Public transport buildings
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Note:
Note:
Part H2 contains Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions for Class 9b and Class 10 public transport buildings additional to those contained in Parts D3, E3 and F2 that apply to public transport buildings.
H2.1 Application of Part
(a…
Part D2 Construction of exits
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D2.0 Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions
(a)
Where a Deemed-to-Satisfy Solution is proposed, Performance RequirementsDP1 to DP6, DP8 and DP9 are satisfied by complying with—
(i)
D1.1 to D1.16, D2.1 to D2.25 and D3.1 to D3.12; and
(ii)…
Part D2 Construction of exits
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D2.0 Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions
(a)
Where a Deemed-to-Satisfy Solution is proposed, Performance RequirementsDP1 to DP6, DP8 and DP9 are satisfied by complying with—
(i)
D1.1 to D1.16, D2.1 to D2.25 and D3.1 to D3.12; and
(ii)…
Specification D3.10 Accessible water entry/exit for swimming pools
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1. Scope
This Specification sets out the requirements for types of accessible water entry/exit for swimming pools.
Intent
To clarify that Specification D3.10 provides the design and installation details for accessible water entry/exit for…
Specification D3.10 Accessible Water Entry/Exit for Swimming Pools
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1. Scope
This Specification sets out the requirements for types of accessible water entry/exit for swimming pools.
Intent
To clarify that provides the design and installation details for accessible water entry/exit for swimming pools. must be…