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CERAMIC TILE AND ADHESIVE SELECTION

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This TECHnote provides guidance to specifiers on the selection of ceramic tiling and adhesives used for fixing the tiles.
FORMALDEHYDE – INDOOR AIR QUALITY

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Formaldehyde has been used for many years in the manufacture of building materials including adhesive resins for products such as plywood, reconstituted wood-based panels and laminated timber, as well as sheet vinyl flooring, wallpaper and paint.
GLASS TYPES USED IN BUILDINGS

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Selecting the right glass for a project requires detailed information on the performance properties of the glass type and the manufacturing processes involved.
REFRIGERANTS

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This TECHnote discusses the background and implications of Australia's phase-out of chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) and hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) refrigerants and the phase-down of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants, in conformance with international protocols and market forces
ACCESSIBLE HOUSING

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Accessible housing refers to housing that includes features which enable use by people either with a disability or transitioning through their life stages.
UNIVERSAL DESIGN: INTRODUCTION

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Universal design is the design of buildings, products or environments to make them accessible and usable to all people of different ages and abilities over time, without the need for adaptation or specialised design.
UNIVERSAL DESIGN: SLIP RESISTANCE

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Slips can occur when a person's foot loses traction with the ground surface due to surface contaminants such as water or grease, poor maintenance, inappropriate footwear or flooring product's finish and innate slip resistance rating.
UNIVERSAL DESIGN: TRIP AVOIDANCE

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Trips can occur when a person unexpectedly catches their foot on an object or surface. Common causes of tripping include low obstacles, obstructed view, poor lighting, uneven walking surfaces and poor maintenance.
USING DESIGN AND INSTALL WORKSECTIONS

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NATSPEC provides design and install worksections for mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and fire services.
USING NATSPEC TO SPECIFY BMS AND AUTOMATIC CONTROLS

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This TECHnote suggests some ways to use NATSPEC worksections to specify Building Management Systems (BMS) and automatic controls.