This case study shows how to calculate the Total R-Value, including thermal bridging, for a wall system in a Class 3 residential building located in climate zone 5. The wall component consists of fibre cement cladding on a timber framed wall.
This case study shows how to calculate the Total R-Value, including thermal bridging, for a wall system in a Class 6 shop located in climate zone 3. The wall component consists of solid concrete on a steel framed wall.
This case study shows how to calculate the Total R-Value, including thermal bridging, for roof system in a Class 7 storage facility located in climate zone 6. The roof component consisting of horizontal steel framed with a thermal break.
This NCC Navigator provides an introduction to thermal bridging and how the NCC addresses it for commercial buildings in NCC Volume One. It explains how to account for thermal bridges when calculating the Total R-Value of certain construction types.…
On 1 May 2015, Western Australia (WA) adopted the Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA) as the primary technical compliance standard for plumbing work.
This document explains the requirements for reducing thermal bridging in residential buildings focusing on metal-framed walls, roofs, ceilings and floors. It provides practical guidance on compliance options and methods to improve energy efficiency and…
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The Australian Building Codes Board is made up of eighteen members including a Chair, the head of each state and territory building administration, a Commonwealth building policy representative, up to seven industry representatives, and a…
The Australian Building Codes Board is a standards writing body responsible for the National Construction Code, the WaterMark Certification Scheme and the CodeMark Certification Scheme.
These changes aim to better manage the risk of condensation in the residential parts of some buildings, improving people’s health outcomes and reducing building rot in modern buildings.
CFD analysis to calculate Total R-values and mitigation requirements for thermal bridges in ceilings and suspended floors with adjacent airspace.
This guide focuses on the compliance options for Performance Requirement H6P1 and the development of a first principles Performance Solution using the benchmarks set out in Specification 44.
Schedule of Products - Shafts and pumping stations
Schedule of Products - Devices and Controllers
NCC 2022 builds on the NCC 2019 provisions to further decrease health risks associated with condensation in new homes.
Schedule of Products - Fittings – Plastic
This Case Study outlines developing a DTS Solution and a Performance Solution for the energy efficiency of the facade of a hotel. It is based on the DTS Provisions in Section J, Part J1 Building fabric in NCC Volume One, as well as the Verification…
Provides an overview of condensation in residential buildings, and discussions about why condensation risk, and occurrences of condensation and mould may be increasing within current Australian residential buildings. Please note: ‘Appendix 02 - Survey…
If Deemed-to-Satisfy (DTS) Provision D1.4 can be satisfied by providing one exit, is that enough?