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Sets out requirements for the design and manufacture of equipment used in emergency warning and intercommunication systems installed in buildings to ensure warning in the event of an emergency and assist in the subsequent orderly evacuation of the buildings. Distinctive, easily recognizable, visible and audible signals are specified for the emergency warning system and an independent, integrated emergency intercommunication system between a control centre and other control points is described. Appendices provide information on typical systems and detail test procedures.

Gives guidance on the selection, installation and maintenance of electrical apparatus for use in areas where combustible dusts are or may be present, in quantities which could lead to a fire or explosion hazard.

Specifies performance and design requirements for Category P lighting schemes as described in AS/NZS 1158.0. Also specifies data needed to design for and assess compliance with those requirements.

Recommends design sound levels and reverberation times for different areas of occupancy in various categories of buildings. Specifies methods of measuring the ambient sound level reverberation time. This Standard is intended for use in assessing the acoustic performance of buildings and building services. It does not apply to the evaluation of occupancy noise.

Sets out design and operational requirements for scaffolding, except trestle scaffolding, portable ladders intended to be used as working platforms and elevating working platforms.

Specifies the minimum requirements and provides further recommendations for the organization, staffing, operation and management of a company providing static or mobile guarding services, but does not include the requirements for licensed crowd controllers. It includes sections on company organization, staffing and documentation. An appendix provides the specific requirements for custodial and escort officers.

This Standard sets out a method for assessing the resistance of a building element to forcible attack.

Specifies requirements for electrohydraulic lifts for carrying passengers and goods. The Standard is complementary to AS 1735.1 and AS 1735.2.

Sets out requirements for an occupational health and safety management system. The requirements may be used for auditing and certification purposes. The requirements follow the guidelines set out in AS/NZS 4804:2001. In this joint revision the terms 'hazard/risk assessment' and 'control of hazards/risks' are used to accommodate the different terminology used in each country to describe similar elements of the systematic management of occupational health and safety.

Specifies requirements for the location, arrangement and dimensions of on-street parking facilities. Includes provision for special classes of vehicles and disabled users, together with guidelines for the control of parking.