Waterproofing & Wet Areas Waterproofing Bathrooms & Wet Areas How high to run waterproofing up walls, which areas must be sealed, and the falls needed to the drain in showers, bathrooms and laundries.
NCC 2022 H4D4 AS 3740-2021
Read the plain-English guide Stairs & Balustrades Stairs, Risers, Goings & Balustrades Legal riser and going dimensions, the 2:1 pitch rule, when you need a handrail, and balustrade heights and gap limits.
NCC 2022 H5D2 NCC 2022 H5D3
Read the plain-English guide Fire Safety Fire Separation & Boundary Walls When external walls near a boundary need a fire-resistance level, smoke alarm placement, and separating walls between dwellings.
NCC 2022 H7D6 NCC 2022 H8D
Read the plain-English guide Energy Efficiency 7-Star Energy Efficiency & Insulation The 7-star NatHERS rating, the whole-of-home budget, and minimum insulation (R-value) for roofs, walls and floors.
NCC 2022 H6D NatHERS 7 Star
Read the plain-English guide Timber Framing Timber Wall & Roof Framing (AS 1684) Picking member sizes from span tables, stud spacing, tie-down and bracing for wind, all governed by AS 1684.
NCC 2022 H1D6 AS 1684.2-2021
Read the plain-English guide Footings & Slabs Footings & Concrete Slabs (AS 2870) Matching your footing design to the soil classification, slab thickness, reinforcement and the all-important site drainage.
NCC 2022 H1D5 AS 2870-2011
Read the plain-English guide Boundary Clearances Setbacks & Boundary Clearances Minimum distances from boundaries, when walls can be built on the boundary, and overlooking/overshadowing basics.
NCC + State Planning Local DCP/Scheme
Read the plain-English guide Damp Proofing Damp-Proofing & Moisture Control Damp-proof courses, weepholes, sub-floor ventilation and flashings that keep rising and penetrating damp out of the building.
NCC 2022 H2D AS 2870 / AS 4773
Read the plain-English guide Decks & Verandahs Decks, Verandahs & Balconies Joist and bearer spacing, post footings, and when a deck is high enough to need a compliant balustrade.
NCC 2022 Part H1 AS 1684.2-2021
Read the plain-English guide Retaining Walls Retaining Walls & Drainage When a retaining wall needs engineering and a permit, plus the drainage behind it that stops it failing.
AS 4678-2002 Council / Engineer
Read the plain-English guide Plumbing & Drainage Plumbing & Sanitary Drainage Drain pipe grades (falls), venting, and why this work must be done by a licensed plumber.
NCC Volume Three (PCA) AS/NZS 3500
Read the plain-English guide Electrical Safety Electrical Safety & RCDs Safety switches (RCDs), circuit protection and the legal requirement to use a licensed electrician.
AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules Licensed Electrician
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