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Design And Specification Guidance Text In NATSPEC TECHnote cover 2021

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Version:  2021.  (Current)
Discusses NATSPEC worksection Templates include guidance in the form of ‘hidden’ Guidance text to help specifiers select the most appropriate worksections and edit Template content to create a project specification.
NCC - BCA VOLUME ONE:ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROVISIONS

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This TECHnote includes information useful in satisfying the NCC Energy efficiency provisions for Class 2 to 9 buildings. The NCC objective is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy efficiency. Operational energy is currently the focus of the NCC. Embodied energy may be considered in the future for sustainability controls.
NCC - BCA VOLUME TWO: ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROVISIONS

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Version:  (Current)
This TECHnote includes information useful in satisfying the NCC energy efficiency provisions for Class1 buildings and Class 10a buildings.
SELECTION OF SEALANTS

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Version:  (Current)
This TECHnote summarises typical sealant types used for different applications in construction.
BUSHFIRE PROTECTION

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Bushfires are a feature of the Australian environment. The impact of bushfire on life and property can be reduced with responsible preparation and bushfire management plans. Bushfire hazards exist not only in rural areas but also at the rural and urban interface, for example areas adjacent to parks, public reserves and golf courses.
Pipe Support Spacing TECHnote cover 2021

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Version:  2021.  (Current)
Pipe supports are required in various applications, many of which are governed by Australian and other standards.
FIRE BEHAVIOUR OF BUILDING MATERIALS AND ASSEMBLIES

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Version:  (Current)
This TECHnote provides guidance on the National Construction Code (NCC) classification of the fire behaviour of building materials and assemblies. Classification is generally based on the level of risk associated with different classes of buildings and how they will be used.
SITE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY

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Version:  (Current)
This TECHnote highlights design and construction issues for consideration and suggests suitable NATSPEC worksections for the documentation of electricity supply.
Specifying ESD TECHreport cover 2021

NATSPEC

Version:  2021.  (Current)
This TECHreport outlines the principles of Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) and their application to building specifications; includes guidance for incorporating ESD provisions into each NATSPEC worksection.
Information classification systems and the Australian construction industry TECHreport cover 2021

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Version:  (Current)
This NATSPEC TECHreport provides an overview of the use of classification systems for organising construction information for various purposes.