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This Standard sets out a method for determining the methylene blue adsorption value (MBV) for fine aggregate and mineral fillers. This method applies to aggregate of less than 5 mm nominal size and may be used for both natural and manufactured sands.

This Standard sets out the method for determining a quality classification of coarse aggregate by visual comparison with pre-prepared reference specimens.

This Standard specifies requirements for visual stress grading of sawn softwood intended for structural purposes at the time of grading.

Specifies requirements for the layout, design and security of bicycle parking facilities in any location, either on-street or off-street. Appendices give examples of bicycle parking hardware and examples of parking arrangements on footpaths.

The objective of this Standard is to standardize the user interface between the firefighter and the control and indicating equipment (c.i.e.) (fire indicator panel), to assist in initial training and ongoing skills maintenance for firefighters from both career and volunteer fire brigades, and to facilitate fire brigade intervention where monitored fire and smoke detection and alarms system are installed as required by the Building Code of Australia (BCA).

Sets out requirements for the design and manufacture of equipment used in emergency warning and intercommunication systems installed in buildings to ensure warning in the event of an emergency and assist in the subsequent orderly evacuation of the buildings. Distinctive, easily recognizable, visible and audible signals are specified for the emergency warning system and an independent, integrated emergency intercommunication system between a control centre and other control points is described. Appendices provide information on typical systems and detail test procedures.

AS 1720-1975 provides design data for sawn timber, laminated timber, timber in poleform, plywood and various types of fastenings.

AS 4662-2003 identically adopts ISO 13006:1998(E) which defines terms and establishes classifications, characteristics and marking requirements for ceramic tiles of the best commercial quality (first quality).