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Specifies procedures for the design and installation of plastic roof and wall cladding materials for walls and roofs.
The 2018 edition of AS 3959 is amended as follows; the amendments should be inserted in the appropriate places.
The 2018 edition of AS 3959 is amended as follows; the amendments should be inserted in the appropriate places.
Specifies requirements for the construction of buildings in bushfire-prone areas in order to improve their resistance to bushfire attack from burning embers, radiant heat, flame contact and combinations of the three attack forms.
Sets out requirements for construction using Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (Reinforced AAC) members conforming with AS 5146.1 and AS 5146.2, including associated fixings, flashings and control joints; does not cover the construction of structures consisting of unreinforced autoclaved aerated concrete blocks.
Sets out test procedures and criteria for the determination of fire-resistance of elements of building construction.
Clause 52.07 is a provision of the planning scheme which supports immediate recovery following any emergency; it includes the establishment of temporary accommodation, the continued operation of business and services, repair of fences, provision of required materials and infrastructure and other emergency recovery activities.
Clause 52.07 of the planning scheme allows people to set up temporary housing on their land without a planning permit – though there are still some requirements.
Provides a comprehensive guide to community recovery in Australia.
Helps persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) and workers to use these systems to identify and assess the risk of bushfires at work.