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Section 3: General
3.1 GENERAL
Notes (3.1)
This section specifies general requirements for the construction of buildings for all Bushfire Attack Levels (BALs).
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3.2 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC STRUCTURES
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3.2.1 Attached structures
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Where any part of a garage, carport, veranda or similar roofed structure is attached to, or shares a common roof space with a building required to comply with this Standard, the entire garage, carport, veranda or similar roofed structure shall comply with the construction requirements of this Standard, as applicable to the subject building.
The structure shall be separated from the subject building by a wall that extends to the underside of a non-combustible roof covering and have an FRL of not less than 60/60/60 for loadbearing walls and − /60/60 for non-loadbearing walls when tested from the attached structure side and shall have openings protected as follows: (i)Doorways—by FRL –/60/30 self-closing fire doors. (ii)Windows—by FRL –/60/– fire windows permanently fixed in the closed position.(iii)Other openings—by construction with an FRL not less than –/60/–. NOTE: Control and construction joints, subfloor vents, weepholes and penetrations for pipes and conduits need not comply with the above [Item (iii)]
The structure shall be separated from the subject building by a wall that extends to the underside of a non-combustible roof covering and shall be of masonry, earth wall or masonry-veneer construction with the masonry leaf of not less than 90 mm in thickness and shall have openings protected as follows:(i)Doorways—by FRL –/60/30 self-closing fire doors. (ii)Windows—by FRL –/60/– fire windows permanently fixed in the closed position. (iii)Other openings—by construction with an FRL not less than –/60/–. NOTE:Control and construction joints, subfloor vents, weepholes and penetrations for pipes and conduits need not comply with the above [Item (iii)]
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3.2.2 Garages and carports below the subject building
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Where a garage or carport is below a building required to comply with this Standard, it shall comply with the construction requirements of this Standard, as applicable to the subject building.
Any construction separating the garage or carport (including walls and flooring systems) from the remainder of the building shall comply with an FRL of not less than 60/60/60 for loadbearing construction and − /60/60 for non-loadbearing construction when tested from the garage or carport side and shall have openings protected in accordance with the following: (i)Doorways—by –/60/30 self-closing fire doors. (ii)Windows—by –/60/– fire windows permanently fixed in the closed position. (iii)Other openings—by construction with an FRL not less than –/60/–. NOTE: Control and construction joints, subfloor vents, weepholes and penetrations for pipes and conduits need not comply with the above [Item (iii)]
Any construction separating the garage or carport (including walls and flooring systems) from the remainder of the building shall comply where part or all of the separating construction is a wall, the wall need not comply with Item (a)above, provided the wall is of masonry, earth wall or masonry-veneer construction with the masonry leaf of not less than 90 mm in thickness and the wall has openings protected in accordance with the following: (i)Doorways—by –/60/30 self-closing fire doors. (ii)Windows—by –/60/– fire windows permanently fixed in the closed position. (iii)Other openings—by construction with an FRL not less than –/60/–. NOTE:Control and construction joints, subfloor vents, weepholes and penetrations for pipes and conduits need not comply with the above [Item (iii)]
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3.2.3 Adjacent structures
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Where any garage, carport, or similar roofed structure is not attached to a building required to comply with this Standard, the entire garage, carport, or similar roofed structure on the subject allotment shall comply with the construction requirements of this Standard.
The adjacent structure shall be separated from the subject building by a distance of not less than 6m from the building required to comply with this Standard.
The adjacent structure shall be separated from the subject building by a wall that extends to the underside of a non-combustible roof covering and has an FRL of not less than 60/60/60 for loadbearing walls and –/60/60 for non-loadbearing walls when tested from the attached structure side. Any openings in the wall shall be protected in accordance with the following: (i)Doorways—by FRL –/60/30 self-closing fire doors. (ii)Windows—by FRL –/60/– fire windows permanently fixed in the closed position. (iii)Other openings—by construction with an FRL not less than –/60/–. NOTE:Control and construction joints, subfloor vents, weepholes and penetrations for pipes and conduits need not comply with the above [Item (iii)]
The adjacent structure shall be separated from the subject building by a wall that extends to the underside of a non-combustible roof covering and is of masonry, earth wall or masonry-veneer construction with the masonry leaf of not less than 90 mm in thickness. Any openings in the wall shall be protected in accordance with the following: (i)Doorways—by FRL –/60/30 self-closing fire doors. (ii)Windows—by FRL –/60/– fire windows permanently fixed in the closed position. (iii)Other openings—by construction with an FRL not less than –/60/–. NOTE:Control and construction joints, subfloor vents, weepholes and penetrations for pipes and conduits need not comply with the above [Item (iii)]
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3.3 EXTERNAL MOULDINGS
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Unless otherwise required in Sections 4 to 9, combustible external mouldings, jointing strips, trims and sealants may be used for decorative purposes or to cover joints between sheeting material.
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3.4 HIGHER LEVELS OF CONSTRUCTION
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Construction requirements specified for a particular Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) shall be acceptable for a lower level. For example, if the site has been assessed at BAL—12.5, BAL—12.5 construction is required; however any element or combination of elements contained BAL—19, BAL—29, BAL—40 and BAL—FZ levels of construction may be used to satisfy this Standard.
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3.5 REDUCTION IN CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS DUE TO SHIELDING
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The construction requirements for the next lower BAL than that determined for the site may be applied to an elevation of the building where the elevation is not exposed to the source of bushfire attack. An elevation is deemed to be not exposed to the source of bushfire attack if all of the straight lines between that elevation and the source of bushfire attack are obstructed by another part of the building (see Figure 3.1). The construction requirements for a shielded elevation shall be not less than that required for BAL—12.5, except where the exposed elevations have been determined as BAL—LOW.
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Notes (3.5)
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3.6 VENTS, WEEPHOLES AND GAPS
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Where a circular probe of 3mm diameter is capable of being passed through external vents, weepholes or gaps, the vents, weepholes and gaps shall be screened as specified in Sections 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, except for weepholes from the frames of windows and glazed doors. To determine the maximum aperture size of screening material, it shall not be possible to pass a circular probe of 2 mm diameter through the aperture. Gaps between doors and the door jambs, heads or sills (thresholds) shall be as shown in Figure 3.2. Alternatively, gaps shall be protected by draught excluders.
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Notes (3.6)
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3.7 BUSHFIRE SHUTTERS
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Bushfire shutters shall— (a) be fixed to the building and be non-removable; (b) when in the closed position, have no gap greater than 3 mm between the shutter and the wall, the sill or the head; (c) be readily manually operable from either inside or outside; (d) protect the entire window assembly or door assembly; (e) consist of materials specified in Clauses 5.5.1, 6.5.1, 7.5.1, 8.5.1 and 9.5.1 for the relevant BAL; (f) where perforated, have— (i) uniformly distributed perforations with a maximum aperture of 3 mm when the shutter is providing radiant heat protection or 2 mm when the shutter is also providing ember protection (such as where the openable portion of the window is not screened in accordance with the requirements of the respective BAL); and (ii) a perforated area no greater than 20% of the shutter. If bushfire shutters are fitted to all external doors then at least one of those shutters shall be operable from the inside to facilitate safe egress from the building.
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Notes (3.7)
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3.8 TESTING TO AS 1530.8
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Where any material, element of construction or system satisfies the test criteria of either AS 1530.8.1, for BAL—12.5, BAL—19, BAL—29 and BAL—40 or AS 1530.8.2 for BAL—FZ, it satisfies the requirements of that BAL. If any material, element of construction or system satisfies the test criteria without screening for ember protection, the requirements of this Standard for screening of openable parts of windows or doors shall still apply.
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Notes (3.8)
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3.9 GLAZING
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Glazing requirements shall be in accordance with Sections 5 to 9 of this Standard. NOTE: Where double-glazed units are used, the glazing requirements provided in this Standard apply to the external face of the window assembly only. See AS 1288 for an explanation of the terminologies used to describe various types of glass in this Standard.
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3.10 SARKING
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Where sarking is required in Sections 5 to 9, it shall have a flammability index of not more than 5 when tested to AS 1530.2.
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3.11 TIMBER LOG WALLS
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Where the thickness of a timber log wall is specified in Sections 5, 6 and 7, two criteria are nominated, as follows: (a) The nominal overall thickness is the overall thickness of the wall. (b) The minimum thickness is the thickness of the wall at the interface of two logs in the wall. For most log profiles, the thickness of the log at the interface with an adjacent log is less than the overall thickness of the wall.
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Section 5: Construction for Bushfire Attack Level 12.5 (BAL - 12.5)
5.1 GENERAL
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A building assessed in Section 2 as being BAL—12.5 shall comply with Section 3 and Clauses 5.2 to 5.8. Any element of construction or system that satisfies the test criteria of AS 1530.8.1 may be used in lieu of the applicable requirements contained in Clauses 5.2 to 5.8 (see Clause 3.8). NOTE:BAL—12.5 is primarily concerned with protection from ember attack and radiant heat up to and including 12.5 kW/m2 where the site is less than 100 m from the source of bushfire attack.
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Notes (5.1)
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5.2 SUBFLOOR SUPPORTS
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This Standard does not provide construction requirements for subfloor support posts, columns, stumps, piers and poles. NOTE:The exclusion of requirements for subfloor supports applies to the principal building only and not to verandas, decks, steps, ramps and landings (see Clause 5.7).
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5.3 FLOORS
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5.3.1 Concrete slabs on ground
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Notes (5.3.1)
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5.3.2 Elevated floors
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This Standard does not provide construction requirements for elevated floors, including bearers, joists and flooring.
N/A
Notes (5.3.2)
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5.4 EXTERNAL WALLS
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See subsections below
N/A
Notes (5.4)
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5.4.1 Walls
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There are no requirements for external wall surfaces 400mm or more from the ground or for external wall surfaces 400mm or more above decks, carport roofs, awnings and similar elements or fittings having an angle less than 18 degrees to the horizontal and extending more than 110mm in width from the wall (see Figure D3, Appendix D). That part of an external wall surface that is less than 400mm from the ground or less than 400mm above decks, carport roofs, awnings and similar elements or fittings having an angle less than 18 degrees to the horizontal and extending more than 110mm in width from the wall (see Figure D3, Appendix D) shall be of one selected below:
N/A
Option selected 5.4.1
*
* Non-combustible material. NOTE: Examples include, but are not limited to, the following (with a minimum of 90mm in thickness), (a) Full masonry or masonry veneer walls with an outer leaf of clay, concrete, calcium silicate or natural stone, (b) Precast or in situ walls of concrete or aerated concrete, (c) Earth wall including mud brick.
* Timber logs of a species with a density of 680 kg/m3 or greater at a 12 percent moisture content; of a minimum nominal overall thickness of 90 mm and a minimum thickness of 70 mm (see Clause 3.11); and gauge planed.
* Cladding that is fixed externally to a timber-framed or a steel-framed wall and is— (i) non-combustible material; or (ii) fibre-cement a minimum of 6 mm in thickness; or (iii) bushfire-resisting timber (see Appendix F); or (iv) a timber species as specified in Paragraph E1, Appendix E; or (v) a combination of any of Items (i), (ii), (iii) or (iv) above.
* A timber species as specified in Paragraph E1, Appendix E.
* A combination of any of non-combustible material, timber logs, cladding that is fixed to a timber or steel-framed wall as listed in 5.4.1
N/A
Notes (5.4.1)
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5.4.2 Joints
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All joints in the external surface material of walls shall be covered, sealed, overlapped, backed or butt-jointed to prevent gaps greater than 3mm.
N/A
Notes (5.4.2)
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5.4.3 Vents and weepholes
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Vents and weepholes in external walls shall be screened with a mesh with a maximum aperture of 2mm, made of corrosion-resistant steel, bronze or aluminium, except where the vents and weepholes are less than 3mm (see Clause 3.6), or are located in an external wall of a subfloor space.
N/A
Notes (5.4.3)
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5.5 EXTERNAL GLAZED ELEMENTS AND ASSEMBLIES AND EXTERNAL DOORS
*
See subsections below
N/A
Notes (5.5)
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5.5.1 Bushfire shutters
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Where fitted, bushfire shutters shall comply with Clause 3.7 and be made from one selected below:
N/A
Option selected for 5.5.1
*
* Non-combustible material
* A timber species as specified in AS 3959:2000 Paragraph E1, Appendix E
* Bushfire-resisting timber (see AS 3959:2000 Appendix F)
* A combination of any of items non-combustible material, fibre-cement external cladding, a minimum of 6mm in thickness, bushfire-resisting timber (see AS3959:2000 Appendix F) or a timber species as specified in AS3959:2000 Paragraph E1, Appendix E
N/A
Notes (5.5.1)
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5.5.1A Screens for windows and doors
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Where fitted, screens for windows and doors shall have a mesh or perforated sheet with a maximum aperture of 2mm, made of corrosion-resistant steel, bronze or aluminium. Gaps between the perimeter of the screen assembly and the building element to which it is fitted shall not exceed 3mm. The frame supporting the mesh or perforated sheet shall be made from one selected below:
N/A
Option selected for 5.5.1A
*
* Metal
* Bushfire-resisting timber (see AS3959:2000 Appendix F)
* A timber species as specified in AS3959:2000 Paragraph E2, Appendix E.
N/A
Notes (5.5.1A)
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5.5.2 Windows
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Window assemblies shall be completely protected by a bushfire shutter that complies with Clause 5.5.1.
Window assemblies shall be completely protected externally by screens that comply with Clause 5.5.1A.
Window assemblies shall comply with the following: (i) Externally fitted hardware that supports the sash in its functions of opening and closing shall be metal. (ii) Where glazing is less than 400 mm from the ground or less than 400 mm above decks, carport roofs, awnings and similar elements or fittings having an angle less than 18 degrees to the horizontal and extending more than 110mm in width from the window frame (see Figure D3, Appendix D), the glazing shall be Grade A safety glass minimum 4mm, glass blocks with no restriction on glazing methods, or annealed glass. NOTE: Where double glazed units are used the above requirements apply to the external face of the window assembly only. (iii) The openable portions of windows shall be screened internally or externally with screens that comply with Clause 5.5.1A. (iv) For window assemblies less than 400mm from the ground or less than 400mm above decks, carport roofs, awnings and similar elements or fittings having an angle less than 18 degrees to the horizontal and extending more than 110mm in width from the window frame (see Figure D3, Appendix D), window frames and window joinery shall be made from one below:
N/A
Option selected for 5.5.2
*
* Metal
* Bushfire-resisting timber (see AS3959:2000 Appendix F)
* A timber species as specified in AS3959:2000 Paragraph E2, Appendix E.
*Metal-reinforced PVC-U. The reinforcing members shall be made from aluminium,stainless steel, or corrosion-resistant steel and the frame and sash shall satisfy the design load, performance and structural strength of the member.
N/A
Notes (5.5.2)
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5.5.3 Doors—Side-hung external doors (including French doors, panel fold and bi-fold doors)
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Side-hung external doors, including French doors, panel fold and bi-fold doors shall be protected by a bushfire shutter that complies with Clause 5.5.1.
Side-hung external doors, including French doors, panel fold and bi-fold doors shall be protected externally by screens that comply with Clause 5.5.1A.
Side-hung external doors, including French doors, panel fold and bi-fold doors shall comply with the following: (i) Doors shall be as per selection (ii)Where doors incorporate glazing, the glazing shall comply with the glazing requirements for windows. (iii)Doors shall be tight-fitting to the door frame and to an abutting door, if applicable. (iv)Weather strips, draught excluders or draught seals shall be installed at the base of side-hung external doors. (v)Where any part of the door frame is less than 400mm from the ground or less than 400mm above decks, carport roofs, awnings and similar elements or fittings having an angle less than 18 degrees to the horizontal and extending more than 110mm in width from the door (see Figure D3, Appendix D), that part of the door frame shall be made from one of below:
N/A
Door Option selected for 5.5.3
*
* Non-combustible.
* a solid timber, laminated timber or reconstituted timber door, having a minimum thickness of 35mm for the first 400mm above the threshold.
* a door, including a hollow core door, with a non-combustible kickplate on the outside for the first 400 mm above the threshold.
* a door, including a hollow core door, protected externally by a screen that complies with Clause 5.5.1A.
* a fully framed glazed door, where the framing is made from materials specified for bushfire shutters (see Clause 5.5.1), or from a timber species as specified in Paragraph E2, Appendix E.
N/A
Door Frame Option selected for 5.5.3
*
* Bushfire-resisting timber (see Appendix F).
* A timber species as specified in AS3959:2000 Paragraph E2, Appendix E.
* Metal.
* Metal-reinforced PVC-U. The reinforcing members shall be made from aluminium, stainless steel, or corrosion-resistant steel and the door assembly shall satisfy the design load, performance and structural strength of the member.
N/A
Notes (5.5.3)
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5.5.4 Doors—Sliding doors
*
Sliding doors shall be protected by a bushfire shutter that complies with Clause 5.5.1.
Sliding doors shall be completely protected externally by screens that comply with Clause 5.5.1A.
Sliding doors shall comply with the following: (i)Any glazing incorporated in sliding doors shall be Grade A safety glass complying with AS1288. (ii)There is no requirement to screen the openable part of the sliding door. However, if screened, the screens shall comply with Clause 5.5.1A. NOTE:The construction of manufactured sliding doors should prevent the entry of embers when the door is closed. There is no requirement to provide screens to the openable part of these doors as it is assumed that a sliding door will be closed if occupants are not present during a bushfire event. Screens of materials other than those specified may not resist ember attack. (iii)Sliding doors shall be tight-fitting in the frames. (iv)Both the door frame supporting the sliding door and the framing surrounding any glazing shall be made from one below:
N/A
Option selected for 5.5.4
*
* Bushfire-resisting timber (see Appendix F).
* A timber species as specified in AS3959:2000 Paragraph E2, Appendix E.
* Metal.
* Metal-reinforced PVC-U. The reinforcing members shall be made from aluminium, stainless steel, or corrosion-resistant steel and the door assembly shall satisfy the design load, performance and structural strength of the member.
N/A
Notes (5.5.4)
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5.5.5 Doors—Vehicle access doors (garage doors)
*
The following apply to vehicle access doors:
N/A
* Panel lift, tilt doors or side-hung doors
*
Panel lift, tilt doors or side-hung doors shall be fitted with suitable weather strips, draught excluders, draught seals or guide tracks, as appropriate to the door type, with a maximum gap no greater than 3mm. Vehicle access doors shall not include ventilation slots. The lower portion of a vehicle access door that is within 400 mm of the ground when the door is closed (see Figure D4, Appendix D) shall be made from one below:
N/A
* Roller doors
*
Roller doors shall have guide tracks with a maximum gap no greater than 3mm and shall be fitted with a nylon brush that is in contact with the door (see Figure D4, Appendix D). Vehicle access doors shall not include ventilation slots. The lower portion of a vehicle access door that is within 400mm of the ground when the door is closed (see Figure D4, Appendix D) shall be made from one below:
N/A
The lower portion of vehicle access door that is within 400mm of hte ground when the door is closed shall be made from
*
* Non-combustible material.
* Bushfire-resisting timber (see Appendix F).
* Fibre-cement sheet, a minimum of 6mm in thickness.
* A timber species as specified in Paragraph E1, Appendix E.
* A combination of non-combustible material, bushfire-resisting timber (see Appendix F), fibre-cement sheet, a minimum of 6mm in thickness or a timber species as specified in Paragraph E1, Appendix E.
N/A
Notes (5.5.5)
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5.6 ROOFS (INCLUDING VERANDA AND ATTACHED CARPORT ROOFS, PENETRATIONS, EAVES, FASCIAS, GABLES, GUTTERS AND DOWNPIPES)
*
See subsections below
N/A
Notes (5.6)
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5.6.1 General
*
The following applies to all types of roof and roofing systems: (a) Roof tiles, roof sheets and roof-covering accessories shall be non-combustible. (b) The roof/wall junction shall be sealed, to prevent openings greater than 3mm, either by the use of fascia and eaves linings or by sealing between the top of the wall and the underside of the roof and between the rafters at the line of the wall. (c) Roof ventilation openings, such as gable and roof vents, shall be fitted with ember guards made of non-combustible material or a mesh or perforated sheet with a maximum aperture of 2mm, made of corrosion-resistant steel, bronze or aluminium.
N/A
Notes (5.6.1)
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5.6.2 Tiled roofs
*
Tiled roofs shall be fully sarked and shall: (a) be located on top of the roof framing, except that the roof battens may be fixed above the sarking. (b) cover the entire roof area including ridge and hips. (c) extend into gutters and valleys..
N/A
Notes (5.6.2)
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5.6.3 Sheet roofs
*
Sheet roofs shall: (a) be fully sarked in accordance with Clause 5.6.2, except that foil-backed insulation blankets may be installed over the battens. (b) have any gaps greater than 3mm, under corrugations or ribs of sheet roofing and between roof components, sealed at the fascia or wall line and at valleys, hips and ridges by any of below:
N/A
Option selected for 5.6.3
*
* A mesh or perforated sheet with a maximum aperture of 2mm, made of corrosion-resistant steel, bronze or aluminium.
* Mineral wool.
* Other non-combustible material.
* A timber species as specified in Paragraph E1, Appendix E.
* A combination of a mesh or perforated sheet with a maximum aperture of 2mm, made of corrosion-resistant steel, bronze or aluminium; mineral wool; other non-combustible material or a timber species as specified in Paragraph E1, Appendix E.
N/A
Notes (5.6.3)
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5.6.4 Veranda, carport and awning roofs
*
The following apply to veranda, carport and awning roofs:
N/A
* A veranda, carport or awning roof forming part of the main roof space
*
A veranda, carport or awning roof forming part of the main roof space shall meet all the requirements for the main roof, as specified in Clauses 5.6.1, 5.6.2, 5.6.3, 5.6.5 and 5.6.6.
N/A
* A veranda, carport or awning roof separated from the main roof space by an external wall
*
A veranda, carport or awning roof separated from the main roof space by an external wall [see Figures D1(b) and D1(c), Appendix D] complying with Clause 5.4 shall have a non-combustible roof covering. NOTE:There is no requirement to line the underside of a veranda, carport or awning roof that is separated from the main roof space.
N/A
Notes (5.6.4)
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5.6.5 Roof penetrations
*
The following apply to roof penetrations:
N/A
* Generic Roof penetrations
*
Roof penetrations, including roof lights, roof ventilators, roof-mounted evaporative cooling units, aerials, vent pipes and supports for solar collectors, shall be adequately sealed at the roof to prevent gaps greater than 3mm. The material used to seal the penetration shall be non-combustible.
N/A
* Openings in vented roof lights
*
Openings in vented roof lights, roof ventilators or vent pember guards made from a mesh or perforated sheet with a maximum aperture of 2 mm, made of corrosion-resistant steel, bronze or aluminium. This requirement does not apply to the exhaust flues of heating or cooking devices with closed combustion chambers. In the case of gas appliance flues, ember guards shall not be fitted. NOTE: Gasfitters are required to provide a metal flue pipe above the roof and terminate with a certified gas flue cowl complying with AS 4566. Advice may be obtained from State gas technical regulators.
N/A
* Overhead glazing
*
All overhead glazing shall be Grade A safety glass complying with AS 1288.
N/A
* Glazed elements in roof lights and skylights
*
Glazed elements in roof lights and skylights may be of polymer provided a Grade A safety glass diffuser, complying with AS 1288, is installed under the glazing. Where glazing is an insulating glazing unit (IGU), Grade A toughened safety glass minimum 4mm, shall be used in the outer pane of the IGU.
N/A
* Flashing elements of tubular skylights
*
Flashing elements of tubular skylights may be of a fire-retardant material, provided the roof integrity is maintained by an under-flashing of a material having a flammability index no greater than 5.
N/A
* Evaporative cooling units
*
Evaporative cooling units shall be fitted with butterfly closers at or near the ceiling level or, the unit shall be fitted with non-combustible covers with a mesh or perforated sheet with a maximum aperture of 2mm, made of corrosion-resistant steel, bronze or aluminium.
N/A
* Vent pipes
*
Vent pipes made from PVC are permitted.
N/A
Notes (5.6.5)
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5.6.6 Eaves linings, fascias and gables
*
Joints in eaves linings, fascias and gables may be sealed with plastic joining strips or timber storm moulds. This Standard does not provide construction requirements for fascias, bargeboards and eaves linings. The following below apply to eaves linings, fascias and gables:
N/A
* Gables
*
Gables shall comply with Clause 5.4.
N/A
* Eaves penetrations
*
Eaves penetrations shall be protected the same as for roof penetrations, as specified in Clause 5.6.5.
N/A
* Eaves ventilation openings
*
Eaves ventilation openings greater than 3mm shall be fitted with ember guards made of non-combustible material or a mesh or perforated sheet with a maximum aperture of 2mm, made of corrosion-resistant steel, bronze or aluminium.
N/A
Notes (5.6.6)
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5.6.7 Gutters and downpipes
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This Standard does not provide material requirements for gutters and downpipes (with the exception of box gutters). Gutter and valley guards shall be non-combustible. Box gutters shall be non-combustible and flashed at the junction with the roof with non-combustible material.
N/A
Notes (5.6.7)
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5.7 VERANDAS, DECKS, STEPS, RAMPS AND LANDINGS
*
See subsections below
N/A
Notes (5.7)
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5.7.1 General
*
Decking may be spaced. There is no requirement to enclose the subfloor spaces of verandas, decks, steps, ramps or landings.
N/A
Notes (5.7.1)
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5.7.2 Enclosed subfloor spaces of verandas, decks, steps, ramps and landings
*
See subsections below
N/A
Notes (5.7.2)
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5.7.2.1 Materials to enclose a subfloor space
*
This Standard does not provide construction requirements for the materials used to enclose a subfloor space except where those materials are less than 400mm from the ground. Where the materials used to enclose a subfloor space are less than 400mm from the ground, they shall comply with Clause 5.4.
N/A
Notes (5.7.2.1)
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5.7.2.2 Supports
*
This Standard does not provide construction requirements for support posts, columns, stumps, stringers, piers and poles.
N/A
Notes (5.7.2.2)
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5.7.2.3 Framing
*
This Standard does not provide construction requirements for the framing of verandas, decks, ramps or landings (i.e., bearers and joists).
N/A
Notes (5.7.2.3)
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5.7.2.4 Decking, stair treads and the trafficable surfaces of ramps and landings
*
See subsections below
N/A
* More than 300mm horizontally from a glazed element.
*
This Standard does not provide construction requirements for decking, stair treads and the trafficable surfaces of ramps and landings that are more than 300mm from a glazed element.
N/A
* Less than 300mm horizontally from a glazed element.
*
Decking, stair treads and the trafficable surfaces of ramps and landings less than 300mm (measured horizontally at deck level) from glazed elements that are less than 400mm (measured vertically) from the surface of the deck (see Figure D2, Appendix D) shall be made from one of below:
N/A
Decking Material Option
*
* Non-combustible material.
* Bushfire-resisting timber (see Appendix F).
* A timber species as specified in Paragraph E1, Appendix E.
* PVC-U.
* A combination of non-combustible material, bushfire-resisting timber (see Appendix F), PVC-U or a timber species as specified in Paragraph E1, Appendix E.
N/A
Notes (5.7.2.4)
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5.7.3 Unenclosed subfloor spaces of verandas, decks, steps, ramps and landings
*
See subsections below
N/A
Notes (5.7.3)
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5.7.3.1 Supports
*
This Standard does not provide construction requirements for support posts, columns, stumps, stringers, piers and poles.
N/A
Notes (5.7.3.1)
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5.7.3.2 Framing
*
This Standard does not provide construction requirements for the framing of verandas, decks, ramps or landings (i.e., bearers and joists).
N/A
Notes (5.7.3.2)
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5.7.3.3 Decking, stair treads and the trafficable surfaces of ramps and landings
*
See subsections below
N/A
* More than 300mm horizontally from a glazed element.
*
This Standard does not provideconstruction requirements for decking,stair treads and the trafficable surfaces of ramps and landings that are more than 300mm from a glazed element.
N/A
* Less than 300mm horizontally from a glazed element.
*
Decking, stair treads and the trafficable surfaces of ramps and landings less than 300mm (measured horizontally at deck level) from glazed elements that are less than 400mm (measured vertically) from the surface of the deck (see Figure D2, Appendix D) shall be made from one of below:
N/A
Decking Material Option
*
* Non-combustible material.
* Bushfire-resisting timber (see Appendix F).
* A timber species as specified in Paragraph E1, Appendix E.
* A combination of non-combustible material, bushfire-resisting timber (see Appendix F) or a timber species as specified in Paragraph E1, Appendix E.
N/A
Notes (5.7.3)
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5.7.4 Balustrades, handrails or other barrier
*
This Standard does not provide construction requirements for balustrades, handrails and other barriers.
N/A
Notes (5.7.4)
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5.8 WATER AND GAS SUPPLY PIPES
*
Above-ground, exposed water and gas supply pipes shall be metal.
N/A
Notes (5.8)
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