Building Regulation Advisory Notes 2010-2011

Building Regulation Advisory Note 04-11

In recent years, residential and commercial buildings in Australia have seen a dramatic increase in the use of innovative, external wall cladding products and/or systems which are not dealt with in the BCA as Deemed-to-Satisfy (DtS) building solutions. This Advisory Note refers to the BCA Volumes One and Two and focuses on all classes of buildings (Class 1 – 10 buildings) with the purpose to promote weatherproof construction methods.

[Size: 76.5 KB, 5 pages]

Building Regulation Advisory Note 03-11

A summary of BCA deemed-to-satisfy energy efficiency requirements for a typical home with a flat ceiling and pitched roof.

[Size: 71.4 KB, 2 pages]

Building Regulation Advisory Note 02-11

Reflective foil laminate on it’s own does not meet thermal resistance requirements for 5- Star. Information on how to calculate the total R-Value.

[Size: 109.2 KB, 3 pages]

Building Regulation Advisory Note 01-11

Non-compliant masonry blockwork techniques, Exposure of timber framing to weathering, Window & shower glazing requirements, Accreditation of designers of structures, Rusting of fasteners used in treated timber, Advice on new Access to Premises Standards

[Size: 114.2 KB, 8 pages]

Building Regulation Advisory Note 04-10

Building Regulation Advisory Note 4-2010. Information on non-compliant wall ties, unsafe balustrades, window flashing requirements and commercial building energy efficiency disclosure requirements that commence 1 November 2010

[Size: 71.3 KB, 3 pages]

Building Regulation Advisory Note 03-10

Provides advice on the new Disability (Access to Premises Buildings) Standards 2010. The new Standards will apply from May 2011 and the Advisory Note contains important information that will be of particular interest for building designers, architects, building surveyors and Permit Authorities.

[Size: 73.1 KB, 3 pages]

Building Regulation Advisory Note 02-10

Provides advice on the potential for conflicts of interest by building surveyors, the role of Permit Authorities in ensuring compliance with the Building Act 2000, and additional advice on granting of Occupancy Permits.

[Size: 91.0 KB, 5 pages]

Building Regulation Advisory Note 01-10

Contains important information regarding changes to administrative processes under the Building Act 2000.

[Size: 98.2 KB, 4 pages]