Information sheets
HIA information sheets cover a wide range of industry topics. Prepared by HIA information specialists, they are designed to help HIA members answer questions about a variety of complex areas. You can search by category. Members can also talk to HIA for additional help and support.
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This information sheet provides an overview of the BCA gutter overflow requirements that were introduced in 2016.
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The National Construction Code (NCC) 2019 introduced new provisions to help minimize the impacts of condensation within houses and apartments.
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This information sheet has been prepared to provide members interested in life cycle assessment of buildings and building materials with information on things to consider in an assessment.
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This information sheet provides details on how to identify asbestos in the home and how to safely remove and dispose of it.
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Guidance on temporarily bracing of structure to ensure it remains unaffected in the event that you may need to pause the construction of a house for an extended period of time.
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This information sheet provides an overview of the changes included in the 2019 National Construction Code that have introduced mandatory sprinkler requirements for Class 2 & 3 buildings that has a rise in storey of 4 or more storeys. Information on the different methods for compliance, including the use of drinking water or hydrant sprinkler systems is provided, and includes a summary of the offsets that can be made to other fire protection provisions when using sprinklers.
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This information sheet provides guidance on the protection of public assets when undertaking building work.
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This information sheet provides a breakdown of the key NCC 2019 Volume One Section J energy Efficiency changes.
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This information sheet provides information on solar photovoltaic panel systems which can be installed on homes to generate their own electricity.