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Describes methods for the measurement of the field transmission loss and noise reduction of building partitions, including walls of all kinds, floor-ceiling assemblies, doors, etc.

Provides producers and users of stumps and sole plates with requirements for the visual grading and selection of species for such timber products for use in building foundations.

Sets out a rating process for existing bridges to specify their safe capacity for carrying repeated traffic loads for their defined remaining service life.

Sets out procedures for the installation of premoulded fibre-reinforced plastic swimming pools complying with the requirements of AS/NZS 1838:1994, for above and below ground locations.

Specifies acceptable solutions for roof, surface and subsoil drainage systems, to the point(s) of connection to the external stormwater drainage network.

Specifies performance requirements for prefabricated and tube-and-coupler scaffolding. It is to be read in conjunction with AS/NZS 1576.1.

Describes methods for sampling and sample preparation for the determination of the chemical composition of pig iron, cast iron and steel. Procedures are described for use with both liquid and solid metal.

Specifies requirements for control and indicating equipment (CIE) used in emergency warning and intercommunication systems.

Provides guidance on the siting and construction of new buildings against aircraft noise intrusion and on the acoustical adequacy of existing buildings in areas near aerodromes. The assessment of potential aircraft noise exposure at a given site is based on the Australian Noise Exposure Forecast (ANEF) system. The Standard also provides guidelines for determining the type of building construction necessary to provide a given noise reduction.

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