Part G6 Occupiable outdoor areas
Introduction to this Part
This Part provides additional Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions for buildings that include an occupiable outdoor area.
Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions
G6D1
Application of Part
2019: G6.1
- an occupiable outdoor area of a sole-occupancy unit in a Class 2 or 3 building, Class 9c building or Class 4 part of a building; or
- an occupiable outdoor area with an area less than 10m2.
Explanatory information
Part G6 contains Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions additional to those contained in Sections C, D, E, F and G for occupiable outdoor areas.
G6D2
Fire hazard properties
2019: G6.2
G6D3
Fire separation
2019: G6.3
For the purposes of the Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions of C3D8, C3D9 and C3D10, a reference to a storey includes an occupiable outdoor area, however a fire wall cannot be used to separate an occupiable outdoor area into different fire compartments.
G6D4
Provision for escape
2019: G6.4
For the purposes of the Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions of Part D2, a reference to a storey or room includes an occupiable outdoor area.
G6D5
Construction of exits
2019: G6.5
For the purposes of the Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions of Part D3, a reference to a storey or room includes an occupiable outdoor area.
G6D6
Fire fighting equipment
2019: G6.6
Except for S17C7(2)(a), for the purposes of the Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions of Part E1, a reference to a storey includes an occupiable outdoor area.
Notes
An occupiable outdoor area is not a storey for the purposes of Schedule 2 of the NCC and therefore is not included in the determination of rise in storeys.
G6D7
Lift installations
2019: G6.7
For the purposes of the Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions of Part E3, a reference to a storey includes an occupiable outdoor area.
G6D8
Visibility in an emergency, exit signs and warning systems
2019: G6.8
For the purposes of the Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions of Part E4, a reference to a storey includes an occupiable outdoor area.
G6D9
Light and ventilation
2019: G6.9
For the purposes of the Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions of F6D5, F6D9 and F6D10, a reference to a room includes an occupiable outdoor area.
G6D10
Fire orders
2019: G6.10
For the purposes of the Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions of G4D8, a reference to a storey includes an occupiable outdoor area.