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Queensland Development Code – MP4.1 Sustainable Buildings Amendments Effective 01 March 2021
The following changes will be made to Queensland Development Code MP4.1. These were deferred from 02 November 2020 to provide sufficient time for the industry….
Masonry articulation joints
Masonry articulation joints The requirements for masonry articulation joints are contained in the 2019 National Construction Code (NCC). Where articulation is beside a window, it…
Pool Balustrading
Where the edge of a pool is trafficable and more than 1m above the ground level beneath, the pool fencing also acts as a balustrade…
Sound insulation between dwellings
Sound insulation is required between Class 1 buildings where separating walls are of discontinuous construction. The National Construction Code (NCC) requires a minimum 20mm…
Installation of Building Wall Wraps
The NCC 2019 has called-up AS4200.2:2017 Pliable building membranes and underlays (installation) for the first time. The standard provides the requirements for how wall…
Grading Floor Wastes
Australia Building Codes Board (ABCB) has recently given advice regarding grading of floors to floor wastes. To read the update issued by ABCB about grading…
