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Building Code of Australia (BCA)
The Building Code of Australia (BCA) contains technical provisions for the design and construction of buildings and other structures. The BCA covers matters such as structure, fire resistance, access and egress, services and equipment and energy efficiency as well as certain aspects of health and amenity in buildings. The Building Act 2000 references the BCA as the technical standard for all building work in Tasmania. The BCA is published in two volumes: Volume 1 (commercial buildings) and Volume 2 (domestic buildings).
The BCA is produced on a twelve monthly cycle. A new edition of the BCA comes into effect on 1 May every year and will remain current until 30 April of the next year. Each edition is referred to by its year e.g. ‘BCA 2008’. Each new edition of the BCA contains changes from previous editions. Notes are prepared by the publishers, the Australian Building Codes Board, to assist BCA users in identifying changes incorporated in BCA Volumes One and Two. The notes provide a description of major changes from the previous edition of the BCA. These notes can be found on the Australian Building Codes Board website.
The BCA is available in three formats, a web based version, a CD version and a hard bound book. Hard copies of the BCA can be viewed at main council offices and at State Library of Tasmania city libraries. For all enquires about ABCB publication sales please ring 1300 857 522 or e-mail bca@abcb.gov.au
Advice on the Use of AS 1668 Part 2 version 2
The purpose of this paper is to provide practitioners with advice on the Building Code of Australia (BCA) reference to the 1991 edition of AS 1668 The use of mechanical ventilation and air-conditioning in buildings, Part 2 Mechanical ventilation for acceptable indoor-air quality (AS 1668.2-1991).
