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Assists in understanding the energy efficiency provisions in NCC Volume Two that apply to houses.

NatHERS compliance pathway for energy efficiency.

Outlines the peer review process which can be used as a compliance option for assessing the energy equivalence (thermal performance) of new houses and major renovations (where practical) in Queensland.

Explains how NatHERS assessments work and is an essential tool for NatHERS assessors.

The purpose of this guide is to provide an overview of how the BASIX engine works to estimate energy and water consumption in houses and apartments, and how these outputs can be used to inform design decisions.

Assists in understanding the energy efficiency provisions in NCC Volume One that apply to Class 2 apartment buildings.

This Policy is State Environmental Planning Policy (Sustainable Buildings) 2022. (NSW legislation.)

This document specifies requirements for the design and installation of sanitary plumbing and drainage from fixtures to a sewer, common effluent system or an on-site wastewater management system. It applies to new installations as well as alterations, additions or repairs to existing installations. It does not apply to the pre-treatment of trade wastes.

AS NZS 3000 2018 (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules) specifies requirements for the design, construction and verification of electrical installations, including the selection and installation of electrical equipment forming part of such electrical installations; part 1 provides provisions that constitute the minimum regulatory requirements for a safe electrical installation; part 2 provides work methods and installation practices that are ‘deemed to comply’ with the requirements of Part 1.

AS/NZS 5263.0:2023 specifies general requirements and test methods for appliances and equipment which use gas as a fuel and which are intended for domestic, commercial or light industrial use, to an energy input limit of 1 000 MJ/h or any lower limit specified in the appliance-specific part of the AS/NZS 5263 series of Standards. Provides requirements for appliances for fixed installation, portable and mobile appliances and appliances for use in caravans and boats