The Insulation Council of Australia and New Zealand (ICANZ) have developed a free handbook publication which provides useful details on the right choices of insulation for your job and how to install insulation to meet the current requirements of the BCA.
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Universal housing design is becoming a more common phrase in new home design and renovations. There are a range of different options and preferences that home owners can choose from. This information sheet provides a snapshot of ideas you can consider.
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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 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 NSW Government’s major raft of planning reforms were passed by Parliament on 18th June 2008. The Environmental Planning & Assessment Amendment Act 2008 will introduce changes to all major aspects of the legislation, including plan making, development assessment, development contributions and building certification. Accompanying changes to the Building Professional Act and strata legislation, were also endorsed.
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Australian Standard 3000 - Wiring Rules for all electrical installations in Australia has been updated and will be introduced by all states and territories during mid-2008. Builders need to be aware of some changes in the standard which will affect house construction.
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