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Sets out requirements for the placement and fixing of terracotta, fibre cement and timber shingles and slates only to roofs of buildings intended for domestic, commercial and light industrial purposes.
This Standard specifies requirements for wall ties for use in tying together the leaves of cavity masonry walls, masonry veneer walls and loadbearing frames, and masonry veneer walls against a strong backing wall.
This Standard specifies requirements for connectors and accessories built into masonry.
The 2015 edition of AS 1720.5 is amended as follows; the amendments should be inserted in the appropriate places.
Specifies requirements for the design, construction, and installation of garage doors and other large access doors in external walls of buildings.
The 2018 edition of AS 3959 is amended as follows; the amendments should be inserted in the appropriate places.
Specifies product requirements for wet process fibreboard, including hardboard, medium board and softboard.
Sets out requirements for the materials, design and installation of corrugated fibre-reinforced cement roof and wall cladding; provides test procedures for the determination of resistance to wind force; appendix gives advice on the provision of roof ventilation.
Specifies minimum requirements for the design and construction of unreinforced, reinforced and prestressed masonry, including built-in components.