This information sheets provides a basic overview of how the Disability Discrimination Access to Premises Standard operates in conjunction with the BCA for new and existing buildings.
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This information sheet provides information for builders and developers about the new requirements for NBN installations for new houses and new subdivisions.
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This information sheet has been prepared to provide details on wire balustrades and how to build them in accordance with the BCA.
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This information sheet provides a summary of the recent release by the Federal government of a RIS to introduce mandatory disclosure for all new homes
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From 2011, there will be a new National Construction Code published by the Australian Building Codes Board which incorporate BCA 2011 Volumes 1 and 2, along with a new Plumbing Code of Australia.
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The NSW Government will introduce changes to the NSW Housing Code from 25 February 2011 which allows new development types to be complying development and makes changes to some existing requirements. Detached houses on lots less than 450sqm will now be permitted, along with rural dwellings.
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(Changes to the Environmental Planning & Assessment (EP&A) Regulation will be made on 25 February 2011 to introduce some new fees and to amend some existing fees and processes. Members should take time to review these changes as they will apply to any application made on or after 25 February to council so that you can advise your customers of all relevant fees.
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Performing excavation work? Did you know that it is now a legal requirement in NSW to call Dial Before You Dig prior to commencing these works? For more information about these changes to law and your obligations read more here.
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The NSW Government recently introduced stamp duty concessions under the NSW Home Builders Bonus (HBB) to stimulate the construction of new homes in NSW.
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All Australian states require all electrical work to be preformed by a licensed electrician and to comply with AS/NZS 3000 – Wiring Rules. This includes removing and re-installing a socket outlet. However, all states offer restricted licence classes to trades other than electricians
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In December 2008, the NSW Government, as part of its ongoing planning reforms, released State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008 (the Code). The Code outlines how residential developments, including detached single and two storey dwellings, renovations and additions to existing dwellings and other ancillary developments, on lots 450m2 and greater, can be approved as complying development by council or an accredited (private) certifier in a little as 10 days.
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Builders are often asked to provide a construction price for plans and specifications prepared by another person. It is important to remember that these plans may not be totally accurate in relation to construction details and/or material selection – no one is perfect.
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In December 2008, the NSW Government announced an overhaul of all State Infrastructure levies, council levies and utility levies payable for residential development in Sydney. This information sheet outlines the proposed amendments.
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The NSW Government has released a new State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) which will allow single and two storey houses, alterations and additions and a range of other building work to be approved as complying development. New rules have also been included for minor building work to be exempt development.
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The third set of changes to the Environmental Planning & Assessment (EP&A) Act and Regulation and the Building Professionals (BP) Act and Regulation commenced on 3 November 2008. This information sheet provides a brief summary of the changes.
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