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Lead in Plumbing Products: Implementation Plan 2022 cover

Australian Building Codes Board

Version:  2022.  (Current)
From 1 September 2025, only products conforming to the lead free provisions, where required, will be authorised for use in plumbing installations.
Addendum to the Trajectory for Low Energy Buildings—Existing Buildings 2019. cover

COAG Energy Council Hydrogen Working Group

Version:  2019.  (Current)
This document forms an addendum to the Trajectory for Low Energy Buildings and outlines the opportunities for improving existing buildings, both commercial and residential.
Making temporary accommodation easier for homeowners: Clause 52.07. Frequently Asked Questions (VIC) 2020 cover
FAQ

Victorian Government

Version:  2020.  (Current)
Clause 52.07 of the planning scheme allows people to set up temporary housing on their land without a planning permit – though there are still some requirements.
Making temporary re-establishment / buildings easier for business: Clause 52.07. Frequently Asked Questions (VIC) 2020 cover
FAQ

Victorian Government

Version:  2020.  (Current)
If your business premises were destroyed or damaged by a bushfire you can use the exemption to build temporary premises without a planning permit - if it’s on the same property as the destroyed or damaged premises.
2017 BASIX energy target changes: frequently asked questions 2017 cover
FAQ

NSW Planning & Environment

Version:  2018  (Current)
BASIX FAQ.
MICROBIAL CONTROL

NATSPEC

Version:  (Current)
This TECHnote discusses the requirements for microbial control in buildings and how these are addressed in NATSPEC.
MECHANICAL SERVICES PIPE AND VESSEL INSULATION

NATSPEC

Version:  (Current)
This TECHnote addresses the selection of appropriate levels of insulation for piping, vessels and heat exchangers with curved surfaces.
WATER SENSITIVE URBAN DESIGN (WSUD)

NATSPEC

Version:  (Current)
Water sensitive urban design (WSUD) integrates planning and design of the urban water cycle, water supply, waste water, stormwater and groundwater management, urban design and environmental protection.
MECHANICAL DESIGN AND INSTALL HVAC CHECKLIST

NATSPEC

Version:  (Current)
This TECHnote provides a checklist intended to assist the architect or building designer in the assessment of proposals for the design and installation of HVAC systems.
LIVING WALLS AND ROOFS

NATSPEC

Version:  (Current)
This TECHnote highlights design and construction issues for consideration and suggests suitable NATSPEC worksections for the documentation of living walls and roofs.