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 sheets explains when a floor waste is required in a class 1 building based on the requirements of the BCA and Australian Standards.
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This information sheet is intended to assist members to understand the difference between Parts 1 - 4 of AS 1684 and choose which part of the standard suits their needs.
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This information sheet provides an overview of the different BCA compliance pathways for meeting the energy efficiency requirements.
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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 slip resistance requirements for stairs as set out in the BCA.
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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 explains the options in the BCA for the design of box gutters using the either the ACP or the Australian Standard 3500.
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This information sheet explains changes to the BCA in 2009 that help clarify how to measure the distance from the door to the edge of a toilet.
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This information sheet has been developed to provide information regarding applying BCA Verification Method V2.6.2.2
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This information sheet has been prepared to provide information on the external wall construction requirements for residential Class 1 & 10 buildings if they are required to be fire resisting.