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This guide explains the powers to grant exemptions from the requirements of the WHS Regulations.

The Standard presents a Performance Requirement, relevant Acceptance Criteria and important information related to the design of a private bushfire shelter.

This checklist is NOT the Australian Standard; it is an interpretation and is not intended to replace it.

Sets out test procedures and criteria for the determination of fire-resistance of elements of building construction.

Sets out a method for evaluating the annual energy performance of water heaters using a combination of test results for component performance and mathematical models to determine the standardized annual supplementary energy use.

Describes a single test method for grading building materials on the basis of ignition tendency, flame spread, heat development and tendency to produce smoke.

Provides a glossary of terms to be used in connection with fire testing; also refers to deprecated terms which should not be used in connection with fire testing.

Outlines a performance-based approach to the maintenance of ducts and components forming air-handling systems with respect to the control of microorganisms, within such systems.

Applicable to the design, construction, and installation of refrigerating systems, including piping, components, materials, and ancillary equipment directly associated with such systems.

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.