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Design And Specification Guidance Text In NATSPEC TECHnote cover 2021

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GEN 029 Design And Specification Guidance Text In NATSPEC TECHnote

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NATSPEC

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Discusses NATSPEC worksection Templates include guidance in the form of ‘hidden’ Guidance text to help specifiers select the most appropriate worksections and edit Template content to create a project specification.

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… NATSPEC This TECHnote discusses how NATSPEC worksection Templates include guidance in the form of ‘hidden’ Guidance text to help specifiers select the most appropriate worksections and edit … content to create a project specification. Guidance text is updated in line with the latest codes, standards, materials, and construction techniques to assist designers fulfil their duty of care, chain of responsibility, and professional practice regulatory responsibilities. What is Guidance text? Guidance text appears as boxed, …

Providing access for maintenance TECHreport cover 2021

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TR 07 Providing Access For Maintenance TECHreport

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NATSPEC

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This TECHreport outlines the basic principles of providing access for maintenance, current requirements in Australian legislation and standards, and good practice; draws together relevant information from a variety of sources that designers and specifiers can pursue for more detail.

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… situation in Australia is that most requirements, including those in the National Construction Code (NCC), are general in nature. Access that depends on temporary facilities such as portable … provisions so they can be used safely and effectively. See for example AS 1892.5 on the use of portable ladders. Even though the NCC does not explicitly mandate the provisions for access … design of access. Instead, it is intended to collect information relevant to current Australian practice from a variety of sources that readers can pursue in more detail. 1.2.4 Frequency and …

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… FOR MAINTENANCE maintenance provisions are dependent on maintenance frequency. See Frequency of access. Although DA19 emphasises the importance of adequate and safe access for maintenance, … withdrawn), AS 1657, AS 1892.1, AS 2865 and AS/NZS 3666.1. 2.4 2.4.5 AIRAH HVAC Hygiene: Best practice guidelines This guideline deals with HVAC hygiene, inspection and maintenance and is … with accessibility and contains material derived from this TECHreport. 2.5.3 BS 8313 Code of practice for accommodation of building services in ducts This British standard contains …

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… locations, access openings and covers. Notes These are examples only and not necessarily all of the references in the standard. They do not include access required for other purposes, for … AS/CA S009 2020 Installation requirements for customer cabling (Wiring Rules) Referenced in codes of practice 2. Referenced in other legislation (see Note 1) This includes only direct reference. …

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… AS/NZS 1546.1 2008 On-site domestic wastewater treatment units - Septic tanks Referenced in codes of practice Year Referenced in other legislation (see Note 1) Designation Referenced in NCC Volume …

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… Title Referenced in NCC Volume 1,2,3 Referenced in other legislation (see Note 1) Referenced in codes of practice PROVIDING ACCESS FOR MAINTENANCE AS 1657 2018 Fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and …

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… Electrical installations No (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules) Referenced in codes of practice Year Referenced in NCC Volume 1,2,3 Designation Referenced in other legislation (see …

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… NATSPEC TECHreport TR 07 October 2021 Title AS 3780 2008 The storage and handling of corrosive substances Referenced in codes of practice Year Referenced in other legislation (see Note 1) Designation Referenced in NCC Volume …

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… NATSPEC TECHreport TR 07 October 2021 Title AS 4426 1997 Thermal insulation of pipework, ductwork and equipment – Selection, installation and finish Referenced in codes of practice Year Referenced in other legislation (see Note 1) Designation Referenced in NCC Volume …

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… No and heat pumps – Safety and environmental requirements – Installation site Referenced in codes of practice Year Referenced in NCC Volume 1,2,3 Designation Referenced in other legislation (see …

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… Year Title Referenced in NCC Volume 1,2,3 Referenced in other legislation Referenced in codes of practice Access for maintenance This table lists services-related and other standards that …

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TR 01 Specifying ESD TECHreport

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NATSPEC

Version: 2021. (Current)

This TECHreport outlines the principles of Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) and their application to building specifications; includes guidance for incorporating ESD provisions into each NATSPEC worksection.

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… NATSPEC PRO 002 Safe Work Australia: 2020 SUSMP EN 688:2011 ASTM E330/E330M:2014 Chain of custody for forest products Sustainable forest management – Economic, social, environmental … membranes and underlays - Installation Geosynthetics - Guidelines on durability Industry code of practice for the safe use of glass wool and rock wool insulation Mineral wool Guide to handling …

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… 4266.1:2017 SA/SNZ HB 32:1995 AIRAH/IRHACE 2:2007 AIRAH DA26:2004 ASTM D5116:2017 Performance of electrical appliances - Air conditioners and heat pumps - Ducted airconditioners and … in air-handling and water systems of buildings Australia and New Zealand Refrigerant Handling Code of Practice – Systems other than self-contained low charge systems. Indoor air quality Standard …

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… risk Fire AS 2118:various AS 3959:2018 Automatic fire sprinkler systems Construction of buildings in bushfire-prone areas Health CFMEU:2016 Asbestos kills Maintenance AS/NZS … Air, moisture and condensation Preventing condensation on ducts and air handling plant Model Code of practice: How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace Model Code of practice: How to …

Information classification systems and the Australian construction industry TECHreport cover 2021

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TR 02 Information classification systems and the Australian construction industry TECHreport

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NATSPEC

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This NATSPEC TECHreport provides an overview of the use of classification systems for organising construction information for various purposes.

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… NATSPEC TECHreport TR02 October 2021 CLASSIFICATION SYSTEMS Classification terminology Many of the terms used in this TECHreport are defined in AS ISO 12006.2. Refer to Appendix A for a … developed by its founder, Bryce Mortlock, in 1989. NATSPEC notation consists of numerical codes of up to four digits. The notation is hierarchical – for example 0311 Concrete Formwork is … (CAWS) system. CBI modified this system to take into account local construction customs and practices, and to incorporate a four-level numeric notation that can be used to co-ordinate …

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PRO 002 Mineral Wool TECHnote

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NATSPEC

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This TECHnote deals with the manufacture, properties and safety issues related to the use of mineral wool.

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… This TECHnote deals with the manufacture, properties and safety issues related to the use of mineral wool. Glass wool and rock wool packaging labels MINERAL WOOL: DESCRIPTION AND … refer to product labelling, manufacturer's Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and the Industry Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Glass Wool and Rock Wool Insulation. NATSPEC PROVISIONS NATSPEC …

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GEN 032 Digital Archiving: File Naming And Project Folder Structure TECHnote

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NATSPEC

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Develop simple and flexible guiding principles that work within the context of the practice.

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… folder structures will make it easier to rapidly locate files, including the latest versions of files, reducing confusion and the likelihood of potentially costly mistakes, while also … archive. Develop simple and flexible guiding principles that work within the context of the practice. Staff should be trained in these principles. Develop a template structure which is … rather than spaces (e.g. file-name.docx; file_name.docx). • Employ a six or eight-digit date code in file or folder names, incorporating the year, month and day (e.g. 20181003 or 181003). • …

Procurement: Past and present TECHreport cover 2021

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TR 06 Procurement: Past And Present TECHreport

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NATSPEC

Version: 2021. (Current)

This TECHreport outlines the major procurement systems used in the construction industry today, and the basic principles and reasoning behind these methods; includes an outline of how procurement has evolved from past methods and the directions it is heading.

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… • Client concerns with image and style – overall design quality. • Risk management: Allocation of risks and reducing the level of risk to which the client is exposed. • Level of finishes and … and products to conform to Australian standards, unless required by the National Construction Code (NCC). Thus, a well-written specification is critical in achieving quality standards. This … out criteria for measuring completed work, e.g. through the reference of standards and codes of practice. • Resource requirements, e.g. personnel required by the contractor or designer to …

Specifying Design and Construct for Mechanical services TECHreport cover 2021

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TR 03 Specifying Design And Construct For Mechanical Services TECHreport

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NATSPEC

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This TECHreport outlines how NATSPEC may be used to prepare Design and Construct mechanical specifications.

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… project dissatisfied. The strategies outlined in this TECHreport are adaptable to a wide range of project delivery methods. Although written specifically for mechanical services, the … Ductwork for air-handling systems in buildings – Rigid duct NCC 2019 National Construction Code BS 8536.1:2015 Briefing for design and construction - Code of practice for facility management (Buildings infrastructure) NBP 001 NATSPEC BIM Paper 001: BIM …

This TECHnote provides an overview on using AUS-SPEC for standard and period supply and service contract documentation for the life cycle management of assets.

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GEN 019 Using AUS-SPEC For Contract Documentation TECHnote

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NATSPEC

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This TECHnote provides an overview on using AUS-SPEC for standard and period supply and service contract documentation for the life cycle management of assets.

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… for standard and period supply and service contract documentation for the life cycle management of assets. The AUSSPEC system assists users to manage each stage of the contract cycle: project … of state-based requirements into contract documentation and also references AS 4120 Code of Tendering which sets out the ethics and obligations of the Principal and Tenderers in … documentation and unequal allocation of risk. - CRC Construction Innovation, Guide to leading practice for dispute avoidance and resolution: An overview Relevant publications • Outputs. …

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DES 030 Seismic Design Actions On Non-Structural Components TECHnote

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NATSPEC

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This TECHnote examines the statutory requirements for seismic restraint which must be considered for non-structural components and internal fixings, and the relevant provisions within NATSPEC.

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GEN 029 Design And Specification Guidance Text In NATSPEC TECHnote

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NATSPEC

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TR 07 Providing Access For Maintenance TECHreport

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NATSPEC

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TR 01 Specifying ESD TECHreport

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NATSPEC

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TR 02 Information classification systems and the Australian construction industry TECHreport

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NATSPEC

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PRO 002 Mineral Wool TECHnote

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GEN 032 Digital Archiving: File Naming And Project Folder Structure TECHnote

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TR 06 Procurement: Past And Present TECHreport

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TR 03 Specifying Design And Construct For Mechanical Services TECHreport

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GEN 019 Using AUS-SPEC For Contract Documentation TECHnote

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NATSPEC

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DES 030 Seismic Design Actions On Non-Structural Components TECHnote

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