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 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 provides an introduction to the considerations to be made when determining bushfire risk in WA
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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 provides an overview of new building standards for non-combustible external walls on mid and high rise buildings in Western Australia that recently took effect.
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Provisional Sums and Prime Cost Items are effective contractual mechanisms to address works or items that are unable to be finalised at the time of contract signing.
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This information sheet provides a breakdown of the key NCC 2019 Volume One Section J energy Efficiency changes.