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Sets out the limit state design methods to be used in the design or appraisal of structural elements comprised of timber or wood products and of structures comprised substantially of timber.

Sets out requirements for establishing the minimum dead and live loads in the structural design of buildings and structures. This edition is presented in limit states format. A new section on load combinations has now been included.

Sets out data and procedures for determining minimum earthquake loads on structures and their components, and also minimum detailing requirements for structures. It does not consider related phenomena such as settlement, slides, subsidence, liquefaction or faulting in the immediate vicinity of a structure. It does not include nuclear reactors, dams, transmission towers, bridges, piers and wharves, which may require special consideration. The Standard is in limit states format. New earthquake maps are defined in terms of an acceleration coefficient instead of the zoning system used in the previous Standard AS 2121. Domestic structures are now included.

Provides guidelines for the design by engineering principles of dwellings complying with Part 1 of the Standard.

Sets out requirements for the design and installation of tactile ground surface indicators to assist people with vision impairment. Specific types of ground surface indicators that warn of hazards and denote direction are provided.

Information on bricklaying licences or certificates.

This information sheet will assist you in completing your Application for a national licence to perform high risk work – New application form (catalogue no. SW08310) for the issue of a HRW licence or for an additional HRW licence class to be added to your existing HRW licence.

The 2008 edition of AS 2658 is amended as follows.

The 2008 edition of AS 2658 is amended as follows.