BDAQ Technical, Legislation & Planning:

E-NEWS INFORMATION
September 10, 2012.

Cyclone Testing Station Report TR58


Recommendations for the Townsville Tornado in March for cyclonic and non-cyclonic areas:
 Reconstruction & repairs to be in accordance with relevant Standards
 Upgrade older houses at least to consider top plates of walls to roofing connectivity and to Standards Australia handbook for the upgrading of older housing HB132.2
1999  Domestic & commercial roller doors to have mullions for support for wind loads
 Regular inspections of structural elements for rot and corrosion and use of the CTS
brochure, Is your house prepared for a cyclone?
See: https://www.jcu.edu.au/cts/community-education/is-your-house-prepared-for-a-cyclone/view

New Standards
 AS/NZS1680.5:2012 Interior & Workplace Lighting – Outdoor Workplace Lighting.
Not in NCC BCA.
 AS1684 series amendments and changes in the span tables for MGP10, MGP12 & MGP15 seasoned softwood.
 AS1884:2012 Floor Coverings – Resilient Sheet and Tiles – Installation Practices.
Not in NCC BCA.  AS2149.3:2012 Fire Hydrant Installations – Fire Brigade Booster Connections
 AS/NZS3500.3:2003/Amdt 3:2012 Plumbing and Drainage – Stormwater Drainage The changes are in relation to the materials used for rain water tanks and the fasteners for rainwater components Table 4.3 has been replaced. Not called up under NCC BCA 2012.
 AS4254.1-2012 Ductwork for Air-Handling Systems in Buildings – Flexible Duct.
Not yet replaced current version on NCC BCA.  AS/NZS4666:2012 Insulating Glass Units Not in NCC BCA.
 AS/NZS5033:2012 Installation and Safety Requirements for Photovoltaic (PV) Arrays. Not in NCC BCA 2012.
 HB 90.1 Set-2012 Quality for Small Business

Building & Plumbing Newsflash 500


Amendments to the QDC for sustainable buildings, child care centres, and commissioning and maintenance of fire safety installations were adopted August 6 affecting QDC MP4.1, MP5.4 & MP6.1. Air conditioning Minimum Energy Performance has been removed from QDC MP4.1 as it is now called up at a higher standard in NCC.

(Source: http://www.hpw.qld.gov.au/SiteCollectionDocuments/newsflash500.pdf)

Joanne Galea

BDAQ Management Committee Member

Director of Technical, Legislation & Planning