General building publications

ABCB Model Handbook for Structural Software

http://www.wst.tas.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/97839/Model_handbook.pdf

The Australian Building Codes Board has published a new model handbook the Use of Structural Software for Building Design Approval. The new handbook is not mandatory or regulatory in nature. It provides general information to assist both software providers and users in understanding the attributes a software package should have to be suitable for use to derive compliant design solutions.

[261.4 kb, 31 pages]

[Format: Guidance booklet]

Advice on the Use of AS 1668 Part 2

http://www.wst.tas.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/74942/as_1668_advice.pdf

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

[22.7 kb, 2 pages]

[Format: Fact sheet]

Are you using an accredited Building Practitioner? GB163

http://www.wst.tas.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/74946/use_bpa.pdf

Information on accredited building practitioners. Who and what are they, categories of them and how to know whether they are accredited or not?

[146.1 kb, 2 pages]

[Format: Guidance booklet]

Building in Landslip Prone Areas GB182

http://www.wst.tas.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/94427/GB182.pdf

‘Building in Landslip Prone Areas’ outlines the provisions of the Building Act 2000 and Building Regulations 2004 relating to landslip areas. It also gives general advice about good practices for building on steep or unstable ground.

[705.8 kb, 8 pages]

[Format: Guidance booklet]

Building Regulation Advisory Committee (BRAC) year in review 2005-06 GB176

http://www.wst.tas.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/75567/BRAC_05_06.pdf

Review of the Building Regulation Advisory Committee for the financial year 2005-06

[229.3 kb, 8 pages]

[Format: Report]

Director of Building Control's Determination – Temporary Occupancy Permit

http://www.wst.tas.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/116753/temp_occ_permit.pdf

Exemption for certain temporary structures from the requirement for a Temporary Occupancy Permit.

[42.7 kb, 2 pages]

[Format: Legislation guide]

Essential Facts about Essential Safety GB160

http://www.wst.tas.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/74537/GB160.pdf

Owners of all commercial, industrial or public buildings that contains essential safety and health features and measures have been required to display an Annual Maintenance Statement since July 2006. A replacement Statement for the 2009–2010 year now needs to be displayed.

[176.1 kb, 4 pages]

[Format: Guidance booklet; Internet only]

Essential Safety Features in Buildings – There's no Second Chance

http://www.wst.tas.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/124895/No_second_chance.pdf

For public safety it’s critical for all building owners to understand their responsibilities in relation to the essential safety features in their buildings. The Building Act 2000 requires owners of all commercial, industrial and public buildings to maintain essential safety and health features and measures in their buildings. Owners must arrange for regular inspections and maintenance of these safety features.

[132.1 kb, 1 page]

[Format: Newsletter]

Good Documents = Good Job GB171

http://www.wst.tas.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/79484/GB171.pdf

A brochure on what documents are required to support a building application

[96.3 kb, 2 pages]

[Format: Guidance booklet]

Guide to Standards and Tolerances 2007 GB180

http://www.wst.tas.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/84179/guide_standards.pdf

The Guide will assist building practitioners in building quality homes and preventing disputes. The majority of domestic building disputes arise due to differing views on the quality of building work and what is a reasonable standard of construction.

[1.2 mb, 60 pages]

[Format: Guidance booklet]

Maintenance Brochure GB151

http://www.wst.tas.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/86146/GB151.pdf

Maintenance of essential safety and health features and measures. What building owners need to know about their responsibilities under the Building Act 2000

[67.7 kb, 2 pages]

[Format: Guidance booklet]

Owner-builders - Do you know your responsibliities? GB164

http://www.wst.tas.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/74948/owner_builder.pdf

Information on responsibilities owner-builders have under legislation that allow them to build.

[294.0 kb, 2 pages]

[Format: Guidance booklet]

Regulation of building and plumbing work in Tasmania GB144

http://www.wst.tas.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/74977/regulation.pdf

Information on laws regulating building and plumbing work in Tasmania.

[134.0 kb, 2 pages]

[Format: Guidance booklet]