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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HIA has published a revised 2nd edition of the HIA Guide to Materials and Workmanship for Residential Building Work. The HIA Guide has been prepared to provide members with support in their day to day business.
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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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This information sheet provides an overview of the changes arising from the BCA Volume One amendment and provides some general information on the BCA Volume One fire safety provisions.
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This information sheet sets out an approach to the provision of technical information and product technical statements for building products. This approach is intended to assist builders, designers, and building certifiers to identify the right information in relation to any building product being used on a project to verify that it is fit for the purpose you intend to use it.
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This information sheet demonstrates how the supply chain can operate in purchasing building products and what verification process should be used, for both imported and domestically manufactured products, to ensure the builder and the consumer are protected.
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This information sheet is intended to provide builders with guidance on how to manage a contract where the client supplies, and perhaps installs, a product that is required to comply with the Building Code of Australia (BCA).
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This information sheet provides help for builders when specifying concrete to take account of the season and the time of placement.
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This information sheet provides information on using concrete as a kitchen counter or benchtop.
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This information sheet explains the BCA requirements for coating of steel roofing to protect it from corrosion where it is exposure to salt water environments.
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This information sheet provides advice on installing cabinetry of any type to ensure that dust created during fitting is prevented from causing problems with the fixtures.