Performing excavation work? Did you know that it is now a legal requirement 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 Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) have now released for public comment the first draft of the National Construction Code – Plumbing Provisions Volume 3. It is intended that the NCC be in placed by May 2011.
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As a result of the cancellation of the Federal Government’s Home Insulation Program, there is a large amount of insulation now available in Australia, including Australian and imported products.
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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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The Building Code of Australia (BCA) 2010 has been published and is now available for sale through the Australian Building Codes Board and resellers. The BCA 2010 is implemented on 1 May 2010 as an annual edition containing all yearly amendments, Volume 1 contains provisions for Class 2-9 buildings and Volume 2 contains provisions for Class 1 and 10 buildings or the ‘Housing Provisions’.
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Under new interim building regulations introduced on 11 November 2009 through the Building Regulations 2006, building surveyors will be unable to issue building permits for bushfire shelters unless the shelter carries some form of accreditation.
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The Homeowner Insulation Rebate for ceiling insulation can be claimed for installation under the Energy Efficiency Homes Package. Applications can be submitted for work undertaken since 3 February 2009, subject to meeting the relevant eligibility criteria.
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BCA 2009 applies to building applications lodged after 1 May 2009 in most States and Territories. These changes may affect your next building application, so take time to have a look.
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The Australian Government's has committed almost $4 billion towards an Energy Efficient Homes Package to improve the energy rating of Australian homes.The Package includes three strategies for insulation and solar hot water rebates.
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The Director of Building Control has made changes to Form 34 Owner Builder Declaration. The changes come into force from 13 January 2009.
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HIA has developed our own Guide to Materials and Workmanship for Residential Building Work. Launched today, the Guide is available to members in NSW, ACT, Victoria and Tasmania to use as part of their set of contract documents.
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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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The Building Code of Australia (BCA) Volume 2 - Housing Provisions contains requirements for balustrades and other barrier construction for Class 1 residential buildings. This information sheet contains the requirements in the 2008 BCA edition which incorporates some changes.
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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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