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NSW Part 3.12.1 Building Fabric Thermal Insulation
Appropriate Performance Requirements
Appropriate
Where a Performance Solution to NSW 3.12.1 is proposed, that proposal must comply with—
- ; and
- relevant Performance Requirements determined in accordance with 1.0.7.
NSW 3.12.1 Application of NSW Part 3.12.1
(a)
Compliance with NSW 3.12.1.1 satisfies NSW P2.6.1(a) for thermal insulation and thermal breaks.
(b)
only applies to thermal insulation in a Class 1 or 10 building where a development consent specifies that the insulation is to be provided as part of the development.
(c)
In (b), the term development consent has the meaning given by the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
(d)
The Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions of this Part for thermal breaks apply to all Class 1 buildings and Class 10a buildings with a conditioned space.
NSW 3.12.1.1 Compliance with BCA provisions
(a)
Thermal insulation in a building must comply with the national BCA provisions of .
(b)
A thermal break must be provided between the external cladding and framing in accordance with national BCA provisions of—
(i)
for a metal framed roof; and
(ii)
for a metal framed wall.
(c)
Compensation for reduction in ceiling insulation must comply with the national BCA provisions of 3.12.1.2(e).