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Specification A1.3 Documents Adopted by Reference
ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, Tas, Vic Spec A1.3 Table 1
The Standards and other documents listed in Table 1 are referred to in Volume One of the BCA.
Table 1: SCHEDULE OF REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
No. | Date | Title | BCA Clause(s) |
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AS ISO 717 | Acoustics — Rating of sound insulation in buildings and building elements | ||
Part 2 | 2004 | Impact sound insulation | F5.3, FV5.1 |
AS/NZS 1170 | Structural design actions | ||
Part 0 | 2002 | General principles | B1.1, B1.2, Spec B1.2 |
Amdt 1 | |||
Amdt 3 | |||
Amdt 4 | |||
Part 1 | 2002 | Permanent, imposed and other actions | B1.2 |
Amdt 1 | |||
Amdt 2 | |||
Part 2 | 2011 | Wind actions | B1.2, B1.4, Spec B1.2, FV1 |
Amdt 1 | |||
Amdt 2 | |||
Amdt 3 | |||
Part 3 | 2003 | Snow and ice actions | B1.2 |
Amdt 1 | |||
AS 1170 | Structural design actions | ||
Part 4 | 2007 | Earthquake actions in Australia | B1.2 |
Amdt 1 | |||
AS 1191 | 2002 | Acoustics — Method for laboratory measurement of airborne sound insulation of building elements | Spec F5.5 |
AS/NZS 1276 | Acoustics — Rating of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements | ||
Part 1 | 1999 | Airborne sound insulation | F5.2, FV5.1, FV5.2 |
[Note: Test reports based on AS1276 – 1979 and issued prior to AS/NZS 1276.1 – 1999 being referenced in the BCA, remain valid. The STC values in reports based on AS 1276 – 1979 shall be considered to be equivalent to Rw values. Test reports prepared after the BCA reference date for AS/NZS 1276.1 – 1999 must be based on that version] | |||
AS 1288 | 2006 | Glass in buildings — Selection and Installation | B1.4, Spec C2.5, Spec C3.4 |
Amdt 1 | |||
Amdt 2 | |||
AS 1428 | Design for access and mobility | ||
Part 1 | 2009 | General requirements for access — New building work | A1.1, D2.10, D2.15, D2.17, D3.1, D3.2, D3.3, D3.6, D3.8, D3.9, D3.10, D3.12, Spec D3.10, E3.8, F2.4, G4.5 |
Amdt 1 | |||
Part 1 | 2001 | General requirements for access — New building work | H2.7, H2.8, H2.10, H2.15 |
Part 1 (Supplement 1) | 1993 | General requirements for access — Buildings — Commentary | H2.2 |
Part 2 | 1992 | Enhanced and additional requirements — Buildings and facilities | H2.2, H2.3, H2.4, H2.5, H2.7, H2.10, H2.11, H2.12, H2.13, H2.14 |
Part 4 | 1992 | Tactile ground surface indicators for orientation of people with vision impairment | H2.11 |
AS/NZS 1428 | Design for access and mobility | ||
Part 4.1 | 2009 | Means to assist the orientation of people with vision impairment — Tactile ground surface indicators | D3.8 |
Amdt 1 | |||
Amdt 2 | |||
AS 1530 | Methods for fire tests on building materials, components and structures | ||
Part 1 | 1994 | Combustibility test for materials | A1.1 |
Part 2 | 1993 | Test for flammability of materials | A1.1 |
Amdt 1 | |||
Part 4 | 2014 | Fire-resistance tests on elements of construction | A1.1, C3.15, C3.16, Spec A2.4, Spec C3.15, Spec D1.12 |
[Note: Subject to the note to AS 4072.1, reports relating to tests carried out under earlier editions of AS 1530 Parts 1 to 4 remain valid. Reports relating to tests carried out after the date of an amendment to a Standard must relate to the amended Standard] | |||
AS/NZS 1530 | Methods for fire tests on building materials, components and structures | ||
Part 3 | 1999 | Simultaneous determination of ignitability, flame propagation, heat release and smoke release | A1.1, Spec A2.4 |
AS 1562 | Design and installation of sheet roof and wall cladding | ||
Part 1 | 1992 | Metal | B1.4, F1.5 |
Amdt 1 | |||
Amdt 2 | |||
Amdt 3 | |||
AS/NZS 1562 | Design and installation of sheet roof and wall cladding | ||
Part 2 | 1999 | Corrugated fibre-reinforced cement | F1.5 |
Part 3 | 1996 | Plastics | B1.4, F1.5 |
AS 1657 | 2013 | Fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders — Design, construction and installation | D1.16, D1.17, D2.18, H1.6, H3.5 |
AS/NZS 1664 | Aluminium structures | ||
Part 1 | 1997 | Limit state design | B1.4 |
Amdt 1 | |||
Part 2 | 1997 | Allowable stress design | B1.4 |
Amdt 1 | |||
AS/NZS 1668 | The use of ventilation and airconditioning in buildings | ||
Part 1 | 2015 | Fire and smoke control in multi-compartment buildings | C2.12, C3.15, Spec C2.5, D1.7, Spec E1.8, E2.2, F4.12, Spec E2.2b, Spec G3.8 |
AS 1668 | The use of ventilation and airconditioning in buildings | ||
Part 2 | 2012 | Mechanical ventilation in buildings | FV4.1, F4.5, F4.11, F4.12, Spec J5.2a |
Amdt 1 | |||
Part 4 | 2012 | Natural ventilation of buildings | F4.11 |
AS 1670 | Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems — Systems design, installation and commissioning | ||
Part 1 | 2015 | Fire | C3.5, C3.6, C3.7, C3.8, C3.11, D2.21, G4.8, Spec C3.4, E2.2, Spec E2.2a, Spec G3.8 |
Part 3 | 2004 | Fire alarm monitoring | Spec E2.2a |
Part 4 | 2015 | Sound systems and intercom systems for emergency purposes | E4.9, Spec G3.8 |
AS/NZS 1680 | Interior lighting | ||
Part 0 | 2009 | Safe Movement | F4.4 |
AS 1684 | Residential timber-framed construction | ||
Part 2 | 2010 | Non-cyclonic areas | B1.4, B1.5, F1.12 |
Amdt 1 | |||
Amdt 2 | |||
Part 3 | 2010 | Cyclonic areas | B1.4, B1.5, F1.12 |
Amdt 1 | |||
Part 4 | 2010 | Simplified — non-cyclonic areas | B1.4, B1.5, F1.12 |
Amdt 1 | |||
AS 1720 | Timber structures | ||
Part 1 | 2010 | Design methods | B1.4 |
Amdt 1 | |||
Amdt 2 | |||
Amdt 3 | |||
Part 4 | 2006 | Fire resistance for structural adequacy of timber members | Spec A2.3 |
Part 5 | 2015 | Nailplated timber roof trusses | B1.4 |
AS 1735 | Lifts, escalators and moving walks | ||
Part 11 | 1986 | Fire-rated landing doors | C3.10 |
Part 12 | 1999 | Facilities for persons with disabilities | E3.6, H2.6 |
Amdt 1 | |||
AS 1860 | Particleboard flooring | ||
Part 2 | 2006 | Installation | B1.4 |
Amdt 1 | |||
AS 1905 | Components for the protection of openings in fire-resistant walls | ||
Part 1 | 2015 | Fire-resistant doorsets | C3.6, Spec C3.4 |
Part 2 | 2005 | Fire-resistant roller shutters | Spec C3.4 |
AS 1926 | Swimming pool safety | ||
Part 1 | 2012 | Safety barriers for swimming pools | G1.1, G1.3 |
Part 2 | 2007 | Location of safety barriers for swimming pools | G1.1 |
Amdt 1 | |||
Amdt 2 | |||
Part 3 | 2010 | Water recirculation systems | G1.1 |
Amdt 1 | |||
AS 2047 | 2014 | Windows and external glazed doors in buildings | B1.4, , F1.13, J3.4 |
AS 2049 | 2002 | Roof tiles | B1.4, F1.5 |
Amdt 1 | |||
AS 2050 | 2002 | Installation of roof tiles | B1.4, F1.5 |
Amdt 1 | |||
Amdt 2 | |||
AS 2118 | Automatic fire sprinkler systems | ||
Part 1 | 1999 | General requirements | Spec E1.5 |
Amdt 1 | |||
Part 4 | 2012 | Sprinkler protection for accommodation buildings not exceeding four storeys in height | Spec E1.5 |
Part 6 | 2012 | Combined sprinkler and hydrant systems in multistorey buildings | Spec E1.5 |
AS 2159 | 2009 | Piling — Design and installation | B1.4 |
Amdt 1 | |||
AS 2293 | Emergency escape lighting and exit signs for buildings | ||
Part 1 | 2005 | System design, installation and operation | E4.4, E4.8 |
Amdt 1 | |||
Amdt 2 | |||
Part 3 | 2005 | Emergency escape luminaires and exit signs | A1.1, H3.15 |
Amdt 1 | |||
Amdt 2 | |||
AS 2327 | Composite structures | ||
Part 1 | 2003 | Simply supported beams | Spec A2.3, B1.4 |
AS 2419 | Fire hydrant installations | ||
Part 1 | 2005 | System design, installation and commissioning | C2.12, E1.3 |
Amdt 1 | |||
AS 2441 | Installation of fire hose reels | E1.4 | |
Amdt 1 | |||
AS 2665 | 2001 | Smoke/heat venting systems — Design, installation and commissioning | |
AS 2444 | 2001 | Portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets — Selection and location | E1.6 |
AS 2870 | 2011 | Residential slabs and footings | F1.10 |
AS/NZS 2890 | Parking facilities | ||
Part 6 | 2009 | Off-street parking for people with disabilities | D3.5 |
AS/NZS 2904 | 1995 | Damp-proof courses and flashings | F1.9 |
Amdt 1 | |||
Amdt 2 | |||
AS/NZS 2908 | Cellulose cement products | ||
Part 1 | 2000 | Corrugated sheets | B1.4, F1.5 |
Part 2 | 2000 | Flat sheets | A1.1 |
AS/NZS 2918 | 2001 | Domestic solid-fuel burning appliances — Installation | G2.2 |
AS/NZS 3013 | 2005 | Electrical installations — Classification of the fire and mechanical performance of wiring system elements | C2.13 |
AS/NZS 3500 | Plumbing and drainage | ||
Part 3 | 2015 | Stormwater drainage | F1.1 |
AS 3600 | 2009 | Concrete structures | Spec A2.3, B1.4 |
Amdt 1 | |||
Amdt 2 | |||
AS 3660 | Termite management | ||
Part 1 | 2014 | New building work | B1.4, F1.9 |
Part 1 | 2000 | New building work | B1.4, F1.9 |
[Note: The 2000 edition has been retained for a transitional period ending on 30 April 2017] | |||
AS/NZS 3666 | Air-handling and water systems of buildings — Microbial control | ||
Part 1 | 2011 | Design, installation and commissioning | F2.7, F4.5 |
AS 3700 | 2011 | Masonry structures | Spec A2.3, B1.4 |
Amdt 1 | |||
AS 3740 | 2010 | Waterproofing of domestic wet areas | F1.7 |
Amdt 1 | |||
AS 3786 | 2014 | Smoke alarms using scattered light, transmitted light or ionization | Spec E2.2a |
Amdt 1 | |||
AS 3786 | 1993 | Smoke alarms | Spec E2.2a |
Amdt 1 | |||
Amdt 2 | |||
Amdt 3 | |||
Amdt 4 | |||
[Note: The 1993 edition has been retained for a transitional period ending on 30 April 2017] | |||
AS/NZS 3823 | Performance of electrical appliances - Airconditioners and heat pumps | ||
Part 1.2 | 2012 | Ducted airconditioners and air-to-air heat pumps — Testing and rating for performance | JV2, JV3, Spec J5.2e |
AS/NZS 3837 | 1998 | Method of test for heat and smoke release rates for materials and products using an oxygen consumption calorimeter | A1.1 |
Amdt 1 | |||
AS 3959 | 2009 | Construction of buildings in bushfire-prone areas | G5.2 |
Amdt 1 | |||
Amdt 2 | |||
Amdt 3 | |||
AS 4072 | Components for the protection of openings in fire-resistant separating elements | ||
Part 1 | 2005 | Service penetrations and control joints | C3.15 |
Amdt 1 | |||
[Note: Systems tested to AS 1530.4 prior to 1 January 1995 need not be retested to comply with the provisions in AS 4072.1] | |||
AS 4100 | 1998 | Steel Structures | Spec A2.3, B1.4 |
Amdt 1 | |||
AS/NZS 4200 | Pliable building membranes and underlays | F1.6 | |
Part 1 | 1994 | Materials | |
Amdt 1 | |||
Part 2 | 1994 | Installation requirements | |
AS 4254 | Ductwork for air-handling systems in buildings | Spec C1.10, Spec J5.2b | |
Part 1 | 2012 | Flexible duct | |
Part 2 | 2012 | Rigid duct | |
AS/NZS 4256 | Plastic roof and wall cladding materials | B1.4, F1.5 | |
Part 1 | 1994 | General requirements | |
Part 2 | 1994 | Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (uPVC) building sheets | |
Part 3 | 1994 | Glass fibre reinforced polyester (GRP) | |
Part 5 | 1996 | Polycarbonate | |
AS/NZS 4284 | 2008 | Testing of building facades | |
AS/NZS 4505 | 2012 | Garage doors and other large access doors | B1.4 |
Amdt 1 | |||
AS 4586 | 2013 | Slip resistance classification of new pedestrian surface materials | D2.10, D2.13, D2.14 |
[Note: Test reports based on the 2004 edition of AS/NZS 4586 and issued prior to the 2013 edition of AS 4586 being referenced in the BCA remain valid. Test reports prepared after the BCA reference date of the 2013 edition of AS 4586 must be based on that version. For the purposes of assessing compliance, the slip-resistance classifications of V, W and X in reports based on the 2004 edition of AS/NZS 4586 may be considered to be equivalent to slip-resistance classifications of P5, P4 and P3 respectively in the 2013 edition of AS 4586.] | |||
AS/NZS 4600 | 2005 | Cold-formed steel structures | B1.4 |
Amdt 1 | |||
AS 4654 | Waterproofing membranes for external above-ground use | F1.4 | |
Part 1 | 2012 | Materials | |
Part 2 | 2012 | Design and installation | |
AS/NZS 4859 | Materials for the thermal insulation of buildings | ||
Part 1 | 2002 | General criteria and technical provisions | J1.2, Spec J5.2b, Spec J5.2c |
Amdt 1 | |||
AS 5146.1 | 2015 | Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete | B1.4 |
Part 1 | Structures | ||
AS 5637.1 | Determination of fire hazard properties | ||
Part 1 | 2015 | Wall and ceiling linings | Spec C1.10 |
[Note: Test reports indicating the group number of wall and ceiling linings determined under versions of the BCA applicable prior to 1 May 2016 remain valid until 1 May 2019.] | |||
AS ISO 9239 | Reaction to fire tests for flooring | ||
Part 1 | 2003 | Determination of the burning behaviour using a radiant heat source | A1.1 |
AIRAH-DA09 | 1998 | Air Conditioning Load Estimation | Spec JV |
AISC | 1987 | Guidelines for assessment of fire resistance of structural steel members | Spec A2.3 |
ASTM D3018-90 | 1994 | Class A asphalt shingles surfaced with mineral granules | B1.4, F1.5 |
ASTM E2073-10 | 2010 | Standard Test Method for Photopic Luminance of Photoluminescent (Phosphorescent) Markings | Spec E4.8 |
ASTM E72-80 | 1981 | Standard method of conducting strength tests of panels for building construction | Spec C1.8 |
ASTM E695-79 | 1985 | Standard method of measuring relative resistance of wall, floor and roof construction to impact loading | Spec C1.8 |
AHRI 460 | 2005 | Remote mechanical-draft air-cooled refrigerant condensers | Spec J5.2a |
AHRI 550/590 | 2003 | Water chilling packages using the vapour compression cycle | JV3, Spec J5.2e |
BS 7190 | 1989 | Assessing thermal performance of low temperature hot water boilers using a test rig | JV3, Spec J5.2d |
ABCB | 2006 | Protocol for Building Energy Analysis Software Version 2006.1 | JV2, JV3 |
ABCB | 2011 | Protocol for Structural Software, Version 2011.1 | B1.5 |
ABCB | 2012 | Standard for Construction of Buildings in Flood Hazard Areas, Version 2012.2 | B1.6 |
CIBSE Guide A | 2006 | Environmental design | Spec JV |
Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport | 2002 | H2.1 | |
Education and Care Services National Law Act (Vic) | 2010 | A1.1 | |
ISO 140 | Acoustics — Measurement of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements | ||
Part 6 | 1998E | Laboratory measurements of impact sound insulation of floors | Spec F5.5 |
ISO 540 | 2008 | Hard coal and coke — Determination of ash fusibility | Spec C3.15 |
ISO 717 | Acoustics — Rating of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements | ||
Part 1 | 1996 | Airborne sound insulation | F5.2, , FV5.2 |
ISO 8336 | 1993E | Fibre cement flat sheets | A1.1 |
NASH Standard | Residential and Low-Rise Steel Framing | ||
Part 1 | 2005 | Design Criteria | B1.4 |
Amdt A | |||
Amdt B | |||
Amdt C | |||
Part 2 | 2014 | Design Solutions | B1.4, B1.5, F1.12 |
Amdt A | |||
SA TS 101 | 2015 | Design of post-installed and cast-in fastenings for use in concrete | B1.4 |
Provide a listing of documents in Volume One.
The documents listed in this schedule are referenced in the Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions of the BCA
Referenced documents and Australian StandardsMost referenced documents are Australian Standards, prefixed by AS. Some are jointly produced with New Zealand, and these are prefixed by AS/NZS. There are several non-Australian Standards referenced, and these are found at the end of Table 1.
The adoption of referenced documentsThe BCA is quite precise when specifying the version of any referenced document. New, or amendments to existing referenced Australian Standards and other referenced documents are not automatically adopted.
Documents do not become part of the BCA until they have been referenced in Table 1. This enables the ABCB to review the documents and make sure they are not unduly onerous or economically inappropriate before being adopted into the BCA.
How to use Table 1Column 1 includes the number of the referenced document. In the case of some that are not Australian Standards, it includes an identifying acronym. In several cases, references are only made to specific parts of a document. Here, the relevant part number is included.
Column 2 includes the date the document was released. This distinguishes the document from earlier and later versions.
Column 3 includes the title of the referenced document. In those cases where a specific part has been referenced, the title of the part is noted. Where amendments to the document are included, the number of the amendments are listed.
Column 4 includes the BCA provision by which the document is referenced.
Referenced documents and Deemed-to-SatisfyNo referenced documents need to be used in a Performance Solution. However, a building proponent may use such documents if they wish. The documents could be used to show achievement with the Performance Requirements or equivalence with the Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions.
Examples of reference documents other than Australian StandardsAISC guidelines
The Australian Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) guidelines for assessment of fire-resistance of structural members is a referenced document.
These guidelines detail requirements for the design of steel composite and non-composite members and connections to resist the effects of fire. They also explain required FRLs.
The guidelines are consistent with those being proposed by the Steel Structures Code, but have been extended to cover composite members.
AHRI Standards
These referenced standards are published by the Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) in the USA.
AIRAH-DA09
This referenced document is produced by The Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air-conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) and is limited to the use of Table 45 for <,strong>Specification JV.
ASTM D3018-90
The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) document covers asphalt shingles which meet the Class A fire exposure tests in Test Method E108.
ASTM E2073-10
The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) document provides a test method to assess how photoluminescent markings perform under identical test conditions. Its use is limited to photoluminescent exit signs.
CIBSE Guide A
This referenced document is produced by The Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and is limited to the use of Table 6.3 for Specification JV.