Regulation & Legislation
There are a huge number of planning and building laws that HIA members need to keep up to date with. Federal, State and local council rules can all impact on your work. The information sheets in this section aim to provide short explanations of changes that may affect you and your business.
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Current at: 11 September 2008
Building in bushfire areas (Vic)
Prior to building in a Bushfire Area, there are a number of factors you need to consider when applying for the relevant council and government permits. This information sheet provides some useful steps in determining what the design requirements for your next project will be.
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Current at: 17 September 2007
Wire Balustrades Requirements BCA 2007 (Nat)
This information sheet has been prepared specifically to provide details on wire balustrades. More information on general requirements for balustrades is available in the information sheet titled “Balustrade Construction for Class 1 buildings”.
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Current at: 04 July 2007
Asbestos Identification (Nat)
There are several different types of asbestos products which may still be found in existing homes across Australia. This information sheet provides helpful information on the names of some of the products, how to identify and deal with asbestos.
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Current at: 16 May 2007
Machine Grade Pine - MGP (Nat)
Machine Graded Pine (MGP) is a product which is the result of a research and development program undertaken by Pine Australia on behalf of its producer members. MGP grades have been introduced as an effective way to use the new design properties.
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Current at: 22 January 2007
Hot Water Temperature Control (Nat)
Hot-water temperature control devices come in several different forms to limit the delivery temperature of hot water to below scald temperature, which is about 50° C.
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