Recognised Local Practice
The following Recognised Local Practices are published:
Local Practice Interpretations
These describe how a BCA provision is applied to local design and building practice. They are developed from discussions with regulators, building surveyors and experts-in-the-field and recognised by the Building Commission. They are prescriptive and can only be used as published.
Local Practice Solutions
These describe a local building practice that has been agreed to with Building Commission as being BCA DTS compliant, verified by expert opinion or the like, and then recognised by a Building Commission Advisory Note. They are prescriptive and can only be used as published.
Recognised Local Practice titles are listed under the applicable BCA Volume Two reference. Each title has a brief description and a link to an expanded summary. The full text, complete with construction descriptions and/or expert evidence (as applicable) can be read and then downloaded by clicking the link at the foot of the summary text.
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BCA 3.7.1 Fire separation
Zero Lot Wall Metal Fascia Local Practice Solution
Common local practice is to use a standardised metal fascia as the junction between of the eaves soffit and roof cover. This Local Practice Solution has been developed to provide a standardised metal fascia for zero lot wall construction that allows for more efficient work practices to achieve Fire Separation compliance.
Read summary textBCA 3.8.1 Wet areas
Bath-Wall Junction Local Practice Solution
This Local Practice Solution has been developed to provide a bath/wall detail that does not require masonry wall chasing to achieve Wet Area compliance.
Read summary textWaterproof Sealant Local Practice Interpretation
This Local Practice Interpretation clarifies that a sealant is not required when a waterproofing system or flashing is used.
Read summary textBCA 3.12 Energy efficiency
Artificial Lighting Local Practice Interpretation
Common local practice is for the client not to confirm their electrical layout until after a Building Licence has been issued. This Local Practice Interpretation clarifies that a nominated maximum “wattage” can be used to verify Energy Efficiency compliance.
Read summary textCeiling Insulation Area Local Practice Interpretation
This Local Practice Interpretation clarifies how “ceiling insulation area” is calculated for Energy Efficiency compliance.
Read summary textCeiling Insulation Penetrations Local Practice Interpretation
Common local practice is for the client not to confirm their electrical layout until after a Building Licence has been issued. This Local Practice Interpretation clarifies that a nominated maximum penetration area can be used to verify Energy Efficiency compliance.
Read summary textCompliance Report & Pre-Start Calculator (Excel 2003) Local Practice Interpretation
Common local practice is to use a Compliance Report and Datasheets to verify Energy Efficiency compliance for Building Licence purposes. This Local Practice Interpretation clarifies what is required when the House Energy Rating Software (HERS) option is used to verify Deemed-to-Satisfy (DTS) compliance and provides an automated Compliance Report.
Read summary textCompliance Report & Pre-Start Calculator (Excel 2007) Local Practice Interpretation
Common local practice is to use a Compliance Report and Datasheets to verify Energy Efficiency compliance for Building Licence purposes. This Local Practice Interpretation clarifies what is required when the House Energy Rating Software (HERS) option is used to verify Deemed-to-Satisfy (DTS) compliance and provides an automated Compliance Report.
Read summary textGlazing Calculator Add-Ons EXCEL 2007 Local Practice Solution
Common local practice is to use the deemed-to-satisfy assessment method to verify (Class 1 Building) Energy Efficiency compliance. This Local Practice Solution updates the 2006 5-Star Excel 2003 version ABCB Glazing Calculator Add-Ons to an Excel 2007 format.
Read summary textGlazing Calculator Add-Ons Local Practice Solution
Common local practice is to use the deemed-to-satisfy assessment method to verify (Class 1 Building) Energy Efficiency compliance. This Local Practice Solution is an update of the 2006 version ABCB Glazing Calculator Add-Ons and includes BCA 2009 Energy Efficiency amendments and reporting for the WA Additions (5 Star Plus).
Read summary textRoof Light Local Practice Solution
Common local practice is to use “dome skylights” to provide natural light to internal spaces. This Local Practice Solution has been developed to take advantage of skylight natural lighting performance that is three times that of vertical glazing, and to provide the generic thermal performance data required to verify energy efficiency compliance.
Read summary textVented Recessed Light Local Practice Interpretation
Common local practice is for the client not to confirm their electrical layout until after a Building Licence has been issued. This Local Practice Interpretation clarifies the light fittings that can be installed when the “vented” option is not nominated in a House Energy Rating Software (HERS) report used to verify the star rating part of Energy Efficiency compliance.
Read summary textState planning policy 5.1
Airport Noise in the Vicinity of Perth Airport (Framed Wall) Local Practice Solution
Common local practice in areas affected by the Statement of Planning Policy 5.1 – Land Use Planning in the Vicinity of Perth Airport is to use cavity masonry, framed and composite (cavity and framing) wall construction is also being used. This Local Practice Solution has been developed to provide a construction description for steel framed wall construction.
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