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Specifies requirements for building practice and for the selection, placement and fixing of the various structural elements used in the construction of timber-framed Class 1 and Class 10 buildings, as defined in the Building Code of Australia, for non-cyclonic areas; sets out building practice procedures, which are given to assist in the correct specification and design of timber members, bracing and connections thereby minimizing the risk of creating an environment that might adversely affect the ultimate performance of the structure; appendices specify a method of interpolation for Span Tables in the Supplements, and an alternative procedure for determining racking forces; guidance is given on mass of roof, timber natural durability, moisture content, timber species and properties.

Specifies the criteria for assessing the effectiveness of termite management systems intended for use in buildings and structures as required by AS 3660.1 or AS 3660.2 It also outlines procedures to assess the ability of a system and its components to manage termite activity in and around buildings and structures.

Sets out requirements for the design, installation and commissioning of heated water services using drinking water, rainwater or a combination thereof.

Specifies requirements for design, construction and installation of roller shutters intended to protect trafficable openings in fire-rated walls. Compliance is based on prototype testing in accordance with AS 1530.4. Certification and labelling requirements are included. Design details of a typical 2-hour fire-rated roller shutter assembly are provided in an appendix.

Specifies criteria for the selection of extinguishers based on extinguisher classification and rating, and specifies requirements for the location and distribution of extinguishers based on extinguisher classification and rating, and the potential hazard classification. A selection chart is included as an appendix.