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HIA is the residential building industry’s premier destination for Australian Standards. Our experts sit on over 60 standards committees and working groups. We provide a wide range of digital and hard-copy standards across every area of a home build.
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AS 3740: 2021 Waterproofing of domestic wet areas
Minimum requirements for materials, design and installation of bathroom and laundry waterproofing.
AS 1684.2:2021 Residential timber-framed construction
Design and construction details for timber framed construction in non-cyclonic areas (N1-N4).
AS 3959:2018 Construction of buildings in bushfire-prone areas
The requirements for construction of buildings in bushfire-prone areas to improve their resistance to bushfires.
AS 1562.1:2018 Design and installation of metal roof and wall cladding
Minimum design requirements for designers and installers to install sheet metal roof and wall cladding safely.
Australian Standards, explained
HIA's industry experts break down the nuts and bolts of new developments in Australian Standards so you can get across what you need to know, fast.
New bushfire construction resources for practitioners and homeowners
HIA has developed a guide to building in bushfire-prone areas. The guide is designed to help builders and designers working in these regions understand their bushfire construction obligations.
Jul 26
1 mins
Planning for waterproofing of concrete balconies
NCC 2025 Volume One introduces new DTS provisions for drainage and grading to external areas. Here are five things to consider when planning and building an external concrete area.
Jul 26
6 min
Amended AS 1926.1 2024 and NCC 2025 boundary barriers changes
AS 1926.1 Safety barriers for swimming pools has been revised and is adopted by reference in NCC 2025. However, the adoption of the revised standard coincides with an NCC 2025 change that overrides one of the updates relating to b...
Feb 26
2 mins
AS 4055:2021 changes to wind loads for housing
AS 4055:2021 (Amdt 1) Wind loads for housing contains several updates that align the housing standard for compatibility with related wind loading design standard AS/NZS 1170.2 Structural design actions Part 2: Wind actions.
Feb 26
2 mins
Alternative Referenced Document Register NCC 2025
NCC 2025 provides a new Alternative Referenced Document Register (ARDR) which provides options for practitioners to use more recent editions of referenced documents.
Feb 26
3 mins
New and amended NCC 2025 referenced standards
Changes to NCC 2025 include several new and amended NCC referenced standards. These are incorporated into the NCC through its normal revision cycle.
Jan 26
4 mins
Amended AS 1684 Residential timber framing in NCC 2025
AS 1684 Residential timber framing – Part 2 (non-cyclonic) Part 3 (cyclonic) and Part 4 (simplified non-cyclonic) have been amended and adopted in NCC 2025.
Jan 26
Updates to AS 3500: 2025 Plumbing and Drainage Standards series
Standards Australia has published an updated version of the AS 3500 series which contains updates and clarifications for sanitary plumbing and drainage, water services, stormwater and eaves gutter overflow, and heated water servic...
Jan 26
2 mins
Swimming pool safety for display homes or construction sites
Swimming pools on sites or display homes must be secured to protect children. Learn the requirements for fencing, access control and safety responsibilities.
Dec 25
3 mins
Subfloor clearances for termite management systems
A termite management system requires adequate clearance under a subfloor for ongoing termite inspection and maintenance to remain effective. This resource describes what the allowances are, where you find the minimum requirement a...
Oct 25
2 mins
Timber durability and preservation
In timber construction, designing for durability means assessing the performance required of the element or structure, minimum standards and other contractual specifications of a design.
Apr 25
5 min
Joints in floor and wall tiles - Planning for movement
What is the required spacing of movement joints in floor and wall tiles? AS 3958 : 2023 Installation of ceramic and stone tiles, Section 5 clause 5.4.7 has specific provisions.
Apr 25
3 min
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Compliant Box Gutters and Roof Drainage
Gain an understanding of AS/NZS 3500.3 in relation to catchment, eaves, downpipes, eaves and box gutters.
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Timber Framing Code
Gain a detailed overview of the timber framing standards.
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Silica Awareness
Find out more about what silica is, how to work safely with products containing silica, what tools and systems exist, as well as where to get further...
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NCC 2022: AS1684 Timber Framing Changes
Gain an overview and understanding of the changes to AS1684 Timber Framing Code.
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NCC 2025: Condensation Management
Learn about the essential details of the NCC 2025 changes to condensation mitigation.
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Waterproofing Wet Areas - What, Where and How
Gain an understanding on the NCC hierarchy and the what, where and how of waterproofing.
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NCC 2022: Waterproofing Changes
Learn about the important updates and changes included in the NCC 2022 for internal and external waterproofing.
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Asbestos Awareness
Gain a basic awareness of asbestos - where it may be found; its health hazards; and the safety control measures that should be applied to prevent expo...
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Bushfire Regulations and Construction
This course covers the knowledge and skills required to effectively understand the requirements of building in a bushfire prone area.
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We stock a comprehensive range of Australian Standards that are essential for builders. Explore the shop for the full set of digital and hard-copy Standards for your next project.
Windows, doors, glass, balustrades and wind loads
AS 1288:2021 Glass in buildings - Selection and installation
NCC 2022 referenced. This Standard sets out the procedures for the selection and installation of glass in buildings, subject to wind loading, human im...
Non-member price $ 361
Member/Subscriber price $336
AS 4055:2021 Wind loads for housing
This Standard provides designers, builders and manufacturers of building products that are affected by wind loading with a range of wind speed classes...
Non-member price $ 249
Member/Subscriber price $224
AS 1926.1:2024 Swimming pool safety, Part 1: Safety barriers for swimming pools
This Standard specifies requirements for the design, construction and performance of fences, gates, retaining walls, windows, doorsets and balconies i...
Non-member price $ 211
Member/Subscriber price $186
AS 2047:2014 Windows and external glazed doors in buildings
This Standard specifies requirements, materials, construction, installation and glazing provisions for windows, sliding and swinging glazed doors, inc...
Non-member price $ 266
Member/Subscriber price $241
AS 1926.1-2012 Swimming pool safety, Part 1: Safety barriers for swimming pools
This Standard specifies requirements for the design, construction and performance of fences, gates, retaining walls, windows, doorsets and balconies i...
Non-member price $ 194
Member/Subscriber price $169
AS 1926.2-2007 Swimming pool safety, Part 2: Location of safety barriers for swimming pools
This standard sets out options for the location of safety barriers intended to restrict the access of young children to swimming pools.
Non-member price $ 98
Member/Subscriber price $73
AS/NZS 1170.2:2021 Structural design actions, Part 2: Wind actions
This Standard sets out the procedures for determining wind speeds and resulting wind actions to be used in the structural design of structures subject...
Non-member price $ 314
Member/Subscriber price $289
Masonry, concrete and autoclaved aerated concrete standards
AS 4773.1:2015 Masonry in small buildings, Part 1: Design
AS 4773.1 specifies requirements for the design and specification of masonry in buildings of Class 1 and Class 10a, as defined in the National Constru...
Non-member price $ 314
Member/Subscriber price $289
AS 2870-2011 Residential slabs and footings
This Standard set out the criteria for the classification of a site and the design and construction of a slab or footing system for a single dwelling ...
Non-member price $ 387
Member/Subscriber price $362
AS 3600:2018 Concrete structures
This Standard sets out minimum requirements for the design and construction of concrete building structures and members that contain reinforcing steel...
Non-member price $ 430
Member/Subscriber price $405
AS 3700:2018 Masonry Structures
This Standard sets out minimum requirements for the design and construction of masonry of the following types:
(a) Unreinforced, reinforced and pre-st...
Non-member price $ 387
Member/Subscriber price $362
AS 4773.2:2015 Masonry in small buildings, Part 2: Construction
This Standard sets out design and construction practices for masonry in small buildings, such as houses, garages, small warehouses and the like.
Non-member price $ 298
Member/Subscriber price $273
AS 5146.1:2015 Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete, Part 1: Structures
The Standard provides the minimum requirements for the design and construction of structures incorporating Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (Rei...
Non-member price $ 141
Member/Subscriber price $116
AS 5146.2:2018 Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete, Part 2: Design
This Standard specifies requirements and sets out methods for the determination of the characteristic properties of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Conc...
Non-member price $ 361
Member/Subscriber price $336
AS 5146.3:2018 Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete, Part 3: Construction
This Standard sets out requirements for construction using Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (Reinforced AAC) members conforming with AS 5146.1 a...
Non-member price $ 397
Member/Subscriber price $372
Roofing standards
AS 1562.1:2018 Design and installation of metal roof and wall cladding, Part 1: Metal
This Standard provides designers and installers with the minimum design requirements for correct and safe design and installation of sheet metal roof ...
Non-member price $ 183
Member/Subscriber price $158
SA HB 39:2015 Installation code for metal roof and wall cladding
This Handbook provides information and guidelines on the selection, performance and installation of metal roof and wall cladding. Although the fixing ...
Non-member price $ 266
Member/Subscriber price $241
AS 2050:2018 Installation of Roof Tiles
This Standard provides installers of roof tiles with specifications covering the placement and installation of roof tiles for use in domestic, commerc...
Non-member price $ 183
Member/Subscriber price $158
AS 4576:2020 Guidelines for scaffolding
This Standard gives practical guidance for the training and certification of scaffolders, the preparation of sites for scaffolding, and the safe selec...
Non-member price $ 248
Member/Subscriber price $223
AS 5346:2023 Exterior insulation and finish cladding systems
This Standard specifies the requirements for exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) as an exterior wall cladding system either in combination w...
Non-member price $ 181
Member/Subscriber price $156
Plumbing, gas and electrical standards
AS/NZS 5601.1:2022 Gas installations, Part 1: General installations
This Standard contains the mandatory requirements and means of compliance for design, installation and commissioning of gas installations in buildings...
Non-member price $ 397
Member/Subscriber price $372
AS/NZS 3500.1:2021 Plumbing and drainage, Part 1: Water Services
This Standard specifies requirements for the design, installation and commissioning of cold water services from a point of connection to the points of...
Non-member price $ 314
Member/Subscriber price $289
AS/NZS 3500.1:2025 Plumbing and drainage, Part 1: Water Services
This Standard specifies requirements for the design, installation and commissioning of cold water services from a point of connection to the points of...
Non-member price $ 320
Member/Subscriber price $295
AS/NZS 3500.2:2021 Plumbing and drainage, Part 2: Sanitary plumbing and drainage
This Standard specifies requirements for the design and installation of sanitary plumbing and drainage from the fixtures to a sewer, common effluent s...
Non-member price $ 361
Member/Subscriber price $336
AS/NZS 3500.2:2025 Plumbing and drainage, Part 2: Sanitary plumbing and drainage
This Standard specifies requirements for the design and installation of sanitary plumbing and drainage from the fixtures to a sewer, common effluent s...
Non-member price $ 360
Member/Subscriber price $335
AS/NZS 3500.3:2021 Plumbing and drainage, Part 3: Stormwater drainage
This Standard specifies requirements for materials, design, installation and testing of roof drainage systems, surface drainage systems and subsoil dr...
Non-member price $ 361
Member/Subscriber price $336
AS/NZS 3500.3:2025 Plumbing and drainage, Part 3: Stormwater drainage
This Standard specifies requirements for materials, design, installation and testing of roof drainage systems, surface drainage systems and subsoil dr...
Non-member price $ 345
Member/Subscriber price $320
AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical installations (known as the Aus/New Zealand Wiring Rules)
This Standard sets out the requirements for the design, construction and verification of electrical installations, including the selection and install...
Non-member price $ 300
Member/Subscriber price $275
Waterproofing
AS 3740:2021 Waterproofing of domestic wet areas
This Standard set out minimum requirements for the materials, design and installation of waterproofing for domestic wet areas.
Non-member price $ 249
Member/Subscriber price $224
AS 3958.1-2007 Ceramic tiles - Guide to the installation of ceramic tiles
This Standard provides guidance on the preparation of the background and the fixing of floor and wall tiles and mosaic tiles. It also provides informa...
Non-member price $ 336
Member/Subscriber price $311
AS 4200.1:2017 Pliable building membranes and underlays, Part 1: Materials
This Standard sets out requirements for materials used as pliable building membranes (also known as ‘sarking’ or ‘underlay’), when used either indepen...
Non-member price $ 118
Member/Subscriber price $93
AS 4200.2:2017 Pliable building membranes and underlays, Part 2: Installation
This Standard sets out requirements for the installation of pliable building membranes (also known as ‘sarking’ or ‘underlay’), when used either indep...
Non-member price $ 183
Member/Subscriber price $158
AS 4654.1-2012 Waterproofing membranes for external above-ground use, Part 1: Materials
This Standard sets out the requirements for waterproofing membranes that are used for external aboveground applications and installed in accordance wi...
Non-member price $ 183
Member/Subscriber price $158
AS 4654.2-2012 Waterproofing membranes for external above-ground use, Part 2: Design and installation
This Standard sets out requirements for the design and installation of above-ground external waterproofing membranes for use in buildings and structur...
Non-member price $ 150
Member/Subscriber price $125
Specific building requirements
AS 1428.1:2021 Design for access and mobility, Part 1: General requirements for access - New building work
This Standard provides the minimum design requirements for building work to enable access for people with disabilities. The National Construction Code...
Non-member price $ 314
Member/Subscriber price $289
AS 3660.1:2014 Termite management, Part 1: New building work
This Standard sets out the requirements for the design and construction of subterranean termite management systems for new buildings and new building ...
Non-member price $ 266
Member/Subscriber price $241
AS 4349.0-2007 Inspection of buildings - General requirements
This Standard sets out the minimum requirements for inspection of and preparation of inspection reports on buildings and associated works by a suitabl...
Non-member price $ 118
Member/Subscriber price $93
AS 3959:2018 Construction of buildings in bushfire-prone areas
This Standard specifies requirements for the construction of buildings in bushfire-prone areas in order to improve their resistance to bushfire attack...
Non-member price $ 314
Member/Subscriber price $289
AS 5113:2016 Classification of external walls of buildings based on reaction-to-fire performance
This Standard sets out the procedures and criteria for the classification of external walls of buildings according to their tendency to limit the spre...
Non-member price $ 157
Member/Subscriber price $132
AS 4678-2002 Earth-retaining structures
This Standard sets out requirements and recommendations relating to the design and construction of structures required to retain soil, rock, and other...
Non-member price $ 325
Member/Subscriber price $310
Timber framing standards
AS 1684.2:2021 Residential timber-framed construction, Part 2: Non-cyclonic areas
This Standard covers the design and construction details for timber framed construction in non-cyclonic areas (N1-N4). It is part of a series of three...
Non-member price $ 194
Member/Subscriber price $169
AS 1684.3:2021 Residential timber-framed construction, Part 3: Cyclonic areas
This Standard covers design and construction details for timber-framed buildings in cyclonic areas.
Non-member price $ 194
Member/Subscriber price $169
AS 1684.4-2010 Residential timber-framed construction, Part 4: Simplified-Non-Cyclonic Areas
This Standard provides simpler design procedures than those contained in AS 1684.2 for N1 and N2 wind classifications only. For some situations it wil...
Non-member price $ 361
Member/Subscriber price $336
AS 1684.4:2024 Residential timber-framed construction, Part 4: Simplified-Non-Cyclonic Areas
This Standard provides simpler design procedures than those contained in AS 1684.2 for N1 and N2 wind classifications only. For some situations it wil...
Non-member price $ 193
Member/Subscriber price $168
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A committee of Standards Australia, which sets policies and guidelines for developing, maintaining and publishing these standards.
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