MBA Building Services provides members with free technical and regulatory advice on a range of issues.
BCA 2010
BCA 2010 is effective on 1 May 20. Some of the main changes include
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Swimming pool barriers will need to comply with AS1926-2007 which requires 4-sided enclosure. Doors and windows will no longer be accepted.
- Corrosion protection of steel new includes sheet roofing.
- Roof lights now acceptable if 3% of room area.
- Sanitary facilities reduced for school; increased for female in assembly buildings
Energy Efficiency
- BCA 2010 increases energy efficiency for residential buildings to 6 stars
- Requirements for commercial building have been further enhanced.
Bushfire Construction
Victoria adopted AS 3959-2009 last year and declared the whole state bushfire prone. All new homes require a BAL assessment and construction needs to comply with the new code.