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This information is for general application, for specific instances a Certifier should be consulted.

Provides guidance to inspecting persons (e.g. building certifiers and competent persons) and builders about how to meet their inspection responsibilities under the Building Act 1975 (BA) and the Building Regulation 2021 (BR).

Sets out the requirements for the classification of a site and the design and construction of a footing system for a single dwelling house, town house or the like which may be detached or separated by a party wall or common wall but not situated vertically above or below another dwelling. The Standard may also apply to other forms of construction including some light commercial and institutional buildings if they are similar to houses in size, loading and superstructure flexibility. The footing systems for which designs are given include slab-on-ground, stiffened rafts, waffle rafts, strip footings and pad footings. The designs in This Standard do not apply to industrial buildings.

Amends AS/NZS 1170.2:2011.

Amends AS/NZS 1170.2:2011.

The 2011 edition of AS/NZS 1170.2 is amended as follows.