StdSpecSmlBldgWrks2013 2014

DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE
2013/2014
standard specification
for small building works
Based on NATSPEC the National Building Specification
general requirements ■ site preparation ■

concrete construction ■ steel construction ■
timber construction ■ block construction ■
Insulation, sarking and pliable membranes ■ roofing ■
doors and windows ■ cladding and lining ■
suspended ceiling ■ rendering and plastering ■
joinery & fixtures ■ tiling ■ painting ■floor coverings ■
plumbing & drainage ■electrical installations ■
mechanical installations ■ fences ■
paving ■ landscape ■ referenced documents ■
northern territory climate zones ■
This document specifies the general standards of

materials and workmanship required by the
Department of Infrastructure
for small building works
STANDARD SPECIFICATION - BUILDINGS
DoI REFERENCE TEXT - June 2013
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INFORMATION
For further information regarding this Standard Specification for
Small Building Works contact: Lawrie Foscaro – Manager
Specification Services, Department of Infrastructure
PO Box 61, Palmerston NT 0831
Telephone: (08) 8946 5021
Email: [email protected]
This document was first published in

January 1999 and has been revised and
reprinted annually
Revised and Re-issued June 2013
Thanks to Wicking for providing the

caricatures which help to enliven a
rather mundane subject.
For information or subscriptions:

Contact NATSPEC on
Tel: 1300 797 142 or
www.natspec.com.au
Master Builders Association NT is a

Reseller for Standards Australia in the
Northern Territory
Telephone: (08) 8922 9666
Internet: www.mbant.com.au

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STANDARD SPECIFICATION
FOR SMALL BUILDING WORKS 2013/2014
REFERENCE TEXT
REFERENCE: Read this Standard Specification in conjunction with the Project Specific
Requirements and Drawings if any. Only those parts of the Standard Specification which refer to the
works being carried out apply. This document may be used as a blanket reference specification
referring generally to the standards of materials and workmanship required by the Department for
small building works including services and landscape.
PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

The selection of specific items or materials for the works being carried out are specified in the Project
Specific Requirements or shown as notes on the drawings.
OR
There are no separate project specific requirements in this specification. For specific items or
materials for the works being carried out, refer to the drawings or scope of work if any.
PRECEDENCE: Any provision in the project specification or on the project drawings shall override
any conflicting provision in the Standard Specification.
HOLD & WITNESS POINTS: These apply whether quality assurance is included in this project or
not. Refer to the definitions of hold points and witness points in the general requirements section of
this reference specification.
SITE COPY: Retain a copy of this document on site for the duration of the works.
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STANDARD SPECIFICATION
FOR SMALL BUILDING WORKS 2013/2014
REFERENCE TEXT
Contents
1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS........................................................................................................................ 6
2 SITE PREPARATION..................................................................................................................................... 7
3 CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION................................................................................................................... 11
4 STEEL CONSTRUCTION............................................................................................................................ 14
5 TIMBER CONSTRUCTION ......................................................................................................................... 16
6 BLOCK CONSTRUCTION ........................................................................................................................... 18
7 INSULATION, SARKING AND PLIABLE MEMBRRANES .......................................................................... 20
8 ROOFING .................................................................................................................................................... 21
9 DOORS AND WINDOWS ............................................................................................................................ 23
10 CLADDING AND LINING ............................................................................................................................. 27
11 SUSPENDED CEILINGS............................................................................................................................. 30
12 RENDERING AND PLASTERING ............................................................................................................... 31
13 JOINERY AND FIXTURES .......................................................................................................................... 32
14 TILING.......................................................................................................................................................... 34
15 PAINTING .................................................................................................................................................... 36
16 FLOOR COVERINGS .................................................................................................................................. 37
17 PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE ...................................................................................................................... 39
18 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS.................................................................................................................. 42
19 MECHANICAL INSTALLATIONS................................................................................................................. 45
20 FENCES....................................................................................................................................................... 47
21 PAVING........................................................................................................................................................ 48
22 LANDSCAPE ............................................................................................................................................... 50
23 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS .................................................................................................................... 55
24 NORTHERN TERRITORY CLIMATE ZONES TABLE ................................................................................ 67

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1.3 TERMITE PROTECTION

1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
General
Standard for new buildings: To AS 3660.1 and To
1.1 GENERAL
AS 3660.2 for in and around existing buildings and
Interpretation
structures.
Supply: ‘Supply’, ‘furnish’ and similar expressions
Chemical soil barriers - reticulation systems: Submit
mean ‘supply only’.
evidence that the system complies with AS 3660.1,
Provide: ‘Provide’ and similar expressions mean
Section 8 and the Building Code of Australia.
‘supply and install’ and include development of the
Use Fipronil based termiticide for Department of
design beyond that documented.
Education and Children’s Services
Required: Required by the contract documents or
Do not use graded stone particles systems.
by the local council or statutory authorities.
All slab penetrations to be fitted with termite
Proprietary: Identifiable by naming the
protection collars.
manufacturer, supplier, installer, trade name, brand
Tests– Soil barrier
name, catalogue or reference number.
Submit a Registered Testing Authority laboratory
Standards
analysis certificate of chemical soil barriers tested to
Use referenced Australian or other standards
Appendix E of AS 3660.1 if directed by the
(including amendments) which are current one
Superintendent.
month before the date of the contract except where
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
other editions or amendments are required.
section of Request for Tender document.
Manufacturers’ or suppliers’ recommendations
Select, if no selection is given, and provide, 1.4 TIMBER GENERALLY
transport, deliver, store, handle, protect, install, Moisture content
finish, adjust and prepare for use the manufactured General: Make milled products from timbers
items in accordance with the current written seasoned:
recommendations and instructions of the - To within 3% of the equilibrium moisture
manufacturer or supplier. If materials or products content appropriate to the timber and its
are supplied by the manufacturer in closed or intended conditions of use.
sealed containers or packages, bring the material - With no more than 3% difference between any
or products to the place of use or installation in the two pieces in any one group.
original containers or packages. Unseasoned timber
If unseasoned timber is provided, or variations in
1.2 DEFINITIONS moisture content are likely, make allowance for
Witness Point; shrinkage, swelling and differential movement.
Give the superintendent sufficient written notice so Durability
that an inspection can be made. General: Provide timbers with natural durability
Hold Point; appropriate to the conditions of use as listed below,
Obtain the written approval of the superintendent or preservative treated timbers of equivalent
for that particular stage of the works. Where work
durability.
is to be covered or concealed do not proceed past
Natural durability class: To AS 5604.
that point until approval has been received.
Minimum notice; Minimum requirements:
Minimum notice required so that inspections may Class 1 for: Timbers in contact with the ground.
be made: 24 hours in town areas, 3 days in other Class 2 for: Timbers above ground, not in
areas or 5 days in remote areas. continuous contact with moisture, well ventilated,
Proprietary Items; protected from moisture but exposed to the weather.
Identification of a proprietary item does not Class 3 for: Timbers above ground, not in
necessarily imply exclusive preference for the item continuous contact with moisture, well ventilated,
so identified, but indicates the necessary protected with a finish, and well maintained.
properties of the item. If alternatives are proposed, Class 4 for: Timbers fully protected from moisture,
submit sufficient information to the Superintendent indoors, above ground, and well ventilated.
to enable evaluation of the proposed alternatives. Preservative treatment
RFT, RFQ: Standard: To AS 1604.
Hazard classification: To AS 1604.1 Table D1.
Request For Tender, Request For Quotation – a
reference document comprising of specified terms, 1.5 TESTS
specification and tender dates. Provisions Registered Testing Authority
applicable to RFTs are equally applicable to RFQs. As defined in the BCA.
PSR(s): Carry out any testing required using an authority
Project Specific Requirement (s). registered by the National Association of Testing

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SITE PREPARATION
Authorities (NATA) to test in the relevant field,
except for tests to installed services.
1.6 COMPLETION
Warranties
Name the Principal as warrantee and give the
Superintendent copies of manufacturers’ warranties.
Instruction manuals
Give the Superintendent manufacturers’ instruction
manuals.
Cleaning
2 SITE PREPARATION
Remove rubbish and surplus material from the site
and clean the work throughout.
2.1 GENERAL
Operation
Standard
Ensure moving parts operate safely and smoothly.
Groundworks for slabs and footings: To AS 2870.
Termite barriers
Earthworks: To AS 3798.
Provide the Superintendent with a certificate of
Interpretation
installation in accordance with AS 3660.1 Appendix
Site classification: To AS 2870 and BCA 3.2.4.
A2.
Bad ground: Ground unsuitable for the purposes of
Notice
the works, including fill liable to subsidence, ground
Provide a durable termite barrier notice permanently
containing cavities, faults or fissures, ground
fixed in a prominent location to BCA Volume 1 Part
contaminated by harmful substances and ground
B1.4 (i) and AS 3660.1 Appendix A. Generally fix to
which is or becomes soft, wet or unstable.
the inside of the door to the electricity meter box.
Rock: Monolithic material with a volume greater than
Surveyor’s certificate 3
0.5 m which cannot be removed until broken up.
If requested by the Superintendent provides a
The Contractor shall be deemed to have allowed for
certificate which confirms that the work, including
the cost of performing the required excavations in
boundary fences, has been correctly located.
whatever material may be encountered, and no
Services layout
Give the Superintendent a plan which shows the extra payment shall be paid for excavation in rock.
location of underground services as installed. Use Subgrade: The trimmed or prepared portion of the
the same format as the contract drawings. formation on which the pavement or slab is
Authorities’ approvals constructed. Generally taken to relate to the upper
Give the Superintendent evidence of approval of the line of the formation.
statutory authorities whose requirements apply to Zone of influence: A foundation zone bounded by
the work. planes extending downward and outward from the
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS bottom edge of a footing, slab or pavement and
section of Request for Tender document. defining the extent of foundation material having
influence on the stability or support of the footings,
1.7 ASBESTOS slab or pavement.
Refer To DEMOLITION Immediate notice
Comply with the requirements of NT WorkSafe and If rock or bad ground is encountered, advise the
the Work Health and Safety (N.U.L) Act and Superintendent immediately. Do not carry out any
Regulations. Refer to the Code of Practice – How to further work in the affected area until and unless
safely remove asbestos and the Code of Practice - instructed to do so by the Superintendent.
How to manage and control asbestos in the work Explosives
place. Do not use explosives.
1.8 QUALITY 2.2 DEMOLITION
Refer to the QUALITY clause in the GENERAL Standard
REQUIREMENTS section of the PROJECT Demolition: To AS 2601
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS section of the RFT. Inspection - Witness Point
Witness Point: Give sufficient notice so that
1.9 OTHER REQUIREMENTS inspection may be made of adjoining structures
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS before commencement of demolition.
section of the Request for Tender. Inspection - Witness Point
Witness Point: Give sufficient notice so that
inspection may be made of adjoining structures
immediately following completion of demolition
works.

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SITE PREPARATION
Photographs Protection
If required, photograph the areas adjoining the Tree protection zone: To AS 4970, Section 3
demolition work for future reference. Tree protection measures: To AS 4970 Section 4
Demolished and salvaged materials Protect from damage trees which are required to
Except for materials to be recovered and retained by remain. Do not remove topsoil from the area within
the Superintendent or re-used, take possession of the dripline of the trees and keep this area free of
demolished materials and remove them from the construction material and debris.
site. Do not burn or bury demolished materials on Excavation
the site. Prevent spillage of demolished materials in If excavating near trees required to remain, use
transit. hand methods to locate, expose and cleanly remove
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS the roots on the line of excavation. If it is necessary
section of the Request for Tender. to excavate within the dripline, use hand methods
Recycling and salvaging such that root systems are preserved intact and
Where possible, dismantle building components for undamaged.
off site recycling. Damage
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS If a tree, which is to remain, is damaged and repair
section of the Request for Tender. work is considered impractical, or is attempted and
Hazardous materials - Witness Point fails, remove the tree and the root system, if so
Witness Point: Give notice immediately if any directed. Replace the tree with a tree of the same
hazardous materials or conditions are found. species and a similar condition and size or pay
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS compensation.
section of the Request for Tender. Compensation for damage to existing vegetation
Asbestos shall be borne by the Contractor as a negative
Reference: Refer to the asbestos clause in the variation to the Contract and determined as follows:
Conditions of Contract. Maximum valuation: $2500 per tree
Dust protection Minimum valuation: $250 per tree
Provide dust-proof screens, bulkheads and covers to
protect existing finishes and the immediate 2.4 CONTROL AND PROTECTION
environment from dust and debris. Erosion control
Adjacent property: Protect property either adjacent Avoid erosion, contamination, and sedimentation of
or on site from interference or damage by the site, surrounding areas, and drainage systems.
appropriate means. Water quality
Reinstatement: Make good any damage caused Make sure that washout does not enter waterways
during demolition to match the existing. or stormwater drains. Make sure that there are no
Support cross connections between stormwater systems and
Provide temporary support for sections of existing sewerage systems.
buildings which are to be altered and which rely for Dewatering
support on work to be demolished. Keep earthworks free of excess water. Provide and
Encroachment maintain slopes, crowns, drains, excavations and
Prevent the encroachment of demolished materials embankments to ensure free drainage. Place
on to adjoining property, including public places. construction, including fill, masonry, concrete and
Weather protection services, on ground from which free water has been
If walls or roofs are opened for alterations and removed. Prevent water flow over freshly laid work
additions, or the surfaces of adjoining buildings are and keep site free of excess water.
exposed, provide temporary covers to prevent water
2.5 SITE CLEARING
penetration.
Extent
Security
Limit clearing to areas of cut and fill and areas to be
If walls or roofs are opened for alterations or
occupied by works, such as structures paving,
additions, provide security against unauthorised
excavation, regrading, and landscape work or to
entry to the building.
other designated areas to be cleared.
2.3 TREE PROTECTION Clearing operations
Trees to be retained Remove everything on or above the site surface,
All trees NOT marked for removal. including rubbish, scrap, grass, vegetable matter
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS and organic debris, scrub, trees, timber, stumps,
section of Request for Tender document. boulders and rubble. Remove grassed soil to a
Marking depth just sufficient to include the root zone.
Mark trees which are to be removed using suitable Mulching
easily visible means of identification. Mulch all demolished above ground vegetation and
reduce to pieces not larger than 75 x 50 x 15 mm
and stockpile for reuse or remove from site. Refer to

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SITE PREPARATION
PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS section of Reinstatement of excavation
the Request for Tender. If excavation exceeds the required depth, or
Grubbing deteriorates, reinstate with fill to the correct depth,
Grub out or grind stumps and roots over 75 mm level and bearing value.
diameter to a minimum depth of 500 mm below Grading
subgrade under construction, buildings, External areas: Grade to give falls away from
embankments and paving, and 300 mm below the buildings, minimum 1:100.
finished surface in unpaved areas. Backfill holes Sub floor areas
remaining after grubbing out or grinding with sand Grade the ground surface under suspended floors
material to prevent ponding of water. Compact the and externally to drain ground or surface water away
fill material to the relative density of the existing from buildings without ponding.
adjacent ground material. Rock
Removal of topsoil General: Do not use explosives.
Extent: Existing footings
Areas of cut or fill and areas occupied by structures, Requirement: If excavation is required within the
pavement and embankments. zone of influence of an existing footing, use methods
Maximum depth: 200 mm. including (temporary) shoring and underpinning
Topsoil stockpiles which maintain the support of the footing and ensure
Stockpile site topsoil required for re-use and that the structure and finishes supported by the
imported topsoil where necessary. Establish footing are not damaged.
stockpiles to a maximum height of 1.5m. Protect
stockpiles from contamination by other excavated 2.6 SURFACE PREPARATION
material, weeds and building debris. General
Disposal of surplus material Stripping: Prepare the ground surface before placing
Take possession of surplus material and remove it fill (including topsoil fill) ground slabs or load bearing
from the site. Remove cleared and grubbed and elements: To AS 3798 clause 6.1.5.
ground material from the site. Dispose of this Remove loose material, debris, organic matter and
material legally. materials which will inhibit or prevent satisfactory
placement of fill layers and compact the ground to
2.5.1 EXCAVATION achieve the required density.
Extent Source of fill
Site surface: Excavate the site to give correct levels Provide fill free from organic matter, imported on to
and profiles required for construction, site services, the site from an approved source unless the fill type
paving, and landscaping. Allow for compaction or can be provided from spoil recovered from the
settlement or heaving. excavations or designated borrow pits.
Footings: Excavate for footings to the required sizes Fill types
and depths. Suitable material: To AS 3798 clause 4.4 including
Crawl space inorganic, non-perishable material suitably graded
Provide a clear space under timber or steel bearers. and capable of compaction to the documented
Minimum clearance 400mm. density.
Marking Unsuitable material: Do not use unsuitable material
Before commencing excavation, locate and mark for fill in conformance with AS 3798 clause 4.3.
existing underground services in the areas which will General fill: Inorganic material, maximum particle
be affected by the groundworks operations including size 75 mm, plasticity index not exceeding 15%.
clearing, excavating and trenching. Select fill: Naturally occurring material, crushed or
Existing services quarried stone, crushed gravel, or a mixture of
Utility services: Contact DIAL BEFORE YOU DIG to crushed or quarried material free of lumps of clay
identify location of underground utility services pipes and free from organic or other deleterious material
and cables. complying with the following requirements:
Foundations
After excavation, confirm that the foundation PERCENTAGE
conditions meet the design bearing capacity. A.S. METRIC SIEVE PASSING BY
Bearing surfaces WEIGHT
Provide even plane bearing surfaces for loadbearing 75.0 mm 100
elements including footings. Step to accommodate
level changes. Make the steps to the appropriate 9.50 mm 30 - 100
courses if supporting masonry. 2.36 mm 15 - 65
0.075 mm 5 - 25
Liquid Limit Maximum 35%

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Plasticity Index Maximum 12% 2.8 PILING

Bored piers
Linear Shrinkage After excavating bored piers, remove loose material
and water from the base and confirm the bearing
(Passing 04.25 mm) 6% Maximum
capacity. Do not allow loose material to fall down the
C.B.R. - 4 day soaked at 95% hole before or during concreting; provide a liner if
Minimum 40
MMDD at 2.5 mm penetration necessary.
Locations Screw-in foundations
Use select fill under concrete building slabs and Provide a proprietary system designed to AS 2159.
paving and general fill in other areas.
Placing fill 2.9 SERVICE TRENCHES
Placement: To BCA 3.2.2. Excavation
Layers: Place fill in near horizontal layers of uniform If practicable, make trenches straight between
thickness no greater than 200 mm after compaction, access chambers, inspection points and junctions,
deposited systematically across the fill area. with stable sides as near to vertical as possible and
Maximum depth of sand fill: 400 mm. uniform grades.
Placing at structures: Place and compact fill in Trench widths
layers simultaneously on both sides of structures, Keep trench widths to the minimum consistent with
culverts and pipelines to avoid differential loading. the laying and bedding of the relevant service and
Moisture content construction of access chambers and pits.
Moisture content: Adjust the moisture content of fill Backfilling
during compaction within the range of 85 – 115% of General: Backfill service trenches as soon as
the optimum moisture content determined by AS possible after laying and bedding the service, if
1289.5.1.1 in order to achieve the required density. possible on the same working day.
Required density Compact all materials in layers not exceeding
Density: Compact the subgrade and each layer of fill 200mm compacted thicknesses. Compact each
to the required depth and density, as a systematic layer to the relative compaction specified before the
construction operation and to conform to the Density next layer is commenced.
Table. Shape surfaces to provide drainage and to Backfill material: Excavated spoil or well graded
prevent ponding. inorganic material with maximum particle size of 75
DENSITY TABLE mm.
Location Density * - Next to services: Do not place any particles
Residential: Lot fill 90 greater in size than 25 mm within 150 mm of
services.
Footings and non spanning slabs on 98
- Under paved areas and within 4m of structures:
ground areas of buildings Coarse sand, controlled low strength material or
Embankments and paved areas: fine crushed rock.
>0.15 m below subgrade surface 90 - In reactive clay sites classified M, M-D, H, H1-D,
<0.15 m below subgrade surface 95 H2, H2-D, E or E-D to AS 2870: re-use
All other areas: excavated site material at moisture content within
>0.3 m below finished surface 90 ± 1% of that of the adjoining insitu clay.
<0.3 m below finished surface 95
* Minimum dry density ratio (standard compaction) 2.10 OTHER REQUIREMENTS
to AS 1289.5.1.1 Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Tests- Witness Point
Witness Point- Provide proof that required
compaction has been achieved.
2.7 SANDLAYER
Material
Clean sharp sand free from deleterious material,
well graded with at least 90% by weight passing the
4.75 mm sieve, and not more than 10% passing the
0.075 mm sieve.
Extent: Place a layer of sand to the area of the
building under concrete slabs.
Nominal thickness: 50 mm.
Wet down before laying vapour barrier.

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CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION
1379.
3 CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION
Hold Point: Agree to the method of strength
assessment prior to ordering concrete. Production
3.1 GENERAL
Cross reference assessment may be used if applicable and if the
Refer to the General Requirements section for project is registered with the concrete producer for
termite protection. dissemination of production assessment statistics.
Refer to Floor Coverings section and drawings for Other quality parameters
Sample, test and assess: To AS 1379 Section 5
locations of vinyl floor finishes. Ensure concrete floor
using a NATA registered testing authority.
is compatible with adhesives.
Standards Slump: Test at least one sample from each batch
Concrete materials, construction and structural before placing concrete from that batch in the work.
design: To AS 3600 Rejection: Remove rejected concrete from the site.
Formwork design and construction: To AS 3610 and Sampling
AS 3610. Method of sampling: AS 1012.1.
Specification and supply of concrete: To AS 1379 Sampling locations: To AS 1012.1 and the following:
Cement: To AS 3972. - Slump tests: on site, at the point of discharge
Aggregates: To AS 2758.1. from the agitator.
Water: To AS 1379 - Compressive strength tests: Spread the site
Chemical admixtures: To AS 1478.1 Free of sampling evenly throughout the pour.
chlorides, fluorides and nitrates. Frequency of sampling: To AS 1379 section 5 and 6
Profiled steel sheeting composite formwork: Hot- and the following:
dipped zinc coated sheet steel: To AS 1397 - Slump tests: take at least one sample from each
Minimum steel grade G550 batch.
Coloured concrete: To AS 3610.1. - Compressive strength test to: Project
Plywood Formwork: To AS 6669. Use appropriate assessment strength grade sampling table
Project assessment strength grade sampling Table
grade for the documented design dimensions,
loading and surface quality. Number of batches for Minimum number of samples
each type and grade of Columns, load Other
Ground slabs footings and damp proof membranes: concrete per day bearing walls elements per
To AS 2870 where appropriate. elements per batch day
Reinforcement: To AS/NZS 4671.
1 1 1
Deformed Ribbed Bar: Normal ductility class,
strength grade 500 MPa, unless otherwise noted. 2-5 1 2
Round Bars: Normal ductility class, strength grade 6-10 1 3
250 MPa. 11-20 1 4
Reinforcing Mesh: Deformed ribbed, low ductility
each additional 10 1 1 additional
class, strength grade 500 MPa.
Making and curing of specimen
3.2 INSPECTION General: To AS 1012.8.1 and AS 1012.8.2
Notice - Witness Point Specimens for compressive strength tests: Make
Witness Point: Give sufficient notice so that and cure at least two specimens from the sample of
inspection may be made at the following stages: each grade.
- Termite barrier and film underlay installed. Specimen size:
- Completed formwork, and reinforcement, - Aggregate size ≤ 20mm: Nominally 200 x
tendons, cores and embedment fixed in place. 100mm diameter
- Commencement of concrete placing. - Aggregate size > 20mm: Nominally 300 x
- Before core filling masonry. 150mm diameter
- Evaluation of surface finish. Test methods
General: To the relevant parts of the AS 1012 series
3.3 TESTS Acceptance criteria:
General - General: As documented in the Control
Test authority: concrete supplier or NATA registered
properties schedule - performance (To be
laboratory.
completed in PSR).
Reports and records of test results: to the relevant
- Early age compressive strength: As documented
parts of the AS 1012 series. Keep results on site.
Assessment process of test results in the Control tests schedule (To be completed
Standard: To AS 1379 in PSR).
Method of assessment: Project assessment Slump test: Assess slump for every batch. Perform
Compressive Strength – Hold Point slump test on each strength sample.
Sample, test, and assess: To AS 3600 and AS Drying shrinkage at 56 days: To AS 1012.13.
Embedded pressure pipes

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General: Complete leak tests before embedding Tolerances on placement
pipes. Maximum deviation from correct positions:
Liquid retaining structures - Embedded items generally: + 10 mm.
Testing for liquid tightness: To AS 3735. - Fasteners including, anchor bolts: + 3 mm.
- Anchor bolt groups for structural steel: To AS
3.4 GROUND SLAB VAPOUR BARRIER 4100 clause 15.3.1.
General Corrosion protection
Provide a vapour barrier under slabs on ground Galvanized ferrous fixings (other than stainless
including integral ground beams and footings. steel) to AS/NZS 4680 or AS 1214. Passivate
Standard galvanized surfaces to be embedded in concrete by
Vapour barriers and damp proof membranes: To AS dipping in 0.2% sodium dichromate solution.
2870 clause 5.3.3.
Proprietary Item: Fortecon 3.7 CONCRETE
Installation Pre mixed supply
General: Lay underlay over the bases as follows: Standard: To AS 1379, by the batch production
- Lap joints at least 200mm and seal the laps and process.
penetrations with waterproof adhesive tape. Maximum slump: 80 mm.
- Face the laps away from the direction of Concrete Grade
concrete pour Footings - N25
- Continue up vertical faces past the damp-proof Exposed slabs on ground - N32
course where applicable, and tape fix at the top Internal slabs on ground - N25
- Patch or seal punctures or tears before placing Columns & suspended slabs - N40
concrete Other concrete grades may be required as shown on
- Cut back as required after concrete has gained the drawings or in the PROJECT SPECIFIC
strength and formwork has been removed. REQUIREMENTS section of Request for Tender
document.
3.5 REINFORCEMENT Grout for blockwork cores
General Standard: AS 3700 Materials section, grout clause.
Provide reinforcement, including tie wires, plastic Grout: Class S15 (to AS 1379) 15 MPa with a
support chairs, spacers and accessories. pourable slump, a minimum cement content of 300
Identification: Supply reinforcement which is readily kg/m3 and maximum 6 mm aggregate.
identifiable as to grade and origin. Tolerances
Dowels Formwork:
Round Bars, each dowel in one piece, straight, with Plumb of element: > 8m high: 1:1000.
square cut ends free from burrs. Apply two coats of Plumb of element ≤ 8m high: To AS 3610.1
bitumen emulsion to half the length of the dowel at Position: construct formwork so that finished
one end. Embed the unpainted half of the dowels in concrete conforms to AS 3600 clause 17.5
the concrete placed first. Reinforcement
Minimum lap Fabrication and fixing: To AS 3600 clause 17.5.3
Splice as follows: Finishes
- Mesh generally: 225 mm. Formed surfaces quality of surface finish: To AS
- Trench mesh: 500 mm. 3610.1 Table 3.3.2
- Bars: Greater of either 500 mm or 25 x bar Confirm conformance with the surface finish
diameter. requirements of AS 3610.1 and the following;
- Strip footing intersections and corners: For full - Visible: Class 3
width of intersecting reinforcement. - Not visible: Class 5
Minimum cover Unformed surfaces: Confirm conformance with the
Unprotected by membrane on ground or external Flatness Tolerance Class Table for the class of
surfaces: 40 mm. finish nominated using a straight edge placed
Protected by membrane on ground: 30 mm. Internal anywhere on the surface in any direction.
surfaces: 20 mm. Flatness tolerance class table
Footings: 50 mm Class Measurement Max deviation
Aggressive soil or salty environment: 65 mm. (mm)
3.6 EMBEDDED ITEMS A 2 m straight edge 4
Placing and fixing – Hold Point B 3 m straight edge 6
Hold Point: Fix cores and embedded items to C 600 mm straight edge 6
prevent movement during concrete placing. Obtain
Concrete placing
approval before cutting reinforcement or displacing
Layers: Place concrete in layers not more than 300
reinforcement from its required location.
mm thick, compact the following layer into previous
layer before previous layer has taken initial set.

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Slabs and pavements: Place concrete uniformly over 3.9 JOINTS
the width of the slab so that the face is generally Construction joints
vertical and normal to the direction of placing. Joint preparation: Roughen and clean the
Hot weather placing - Hold Point hardened concrete joint surface, remove loose or
The provisions of this clause apply to concreting soft material, free water, foreign matter and
where the surrounding shade outdoor temperature is laitance. Dampen the surface before placing the
o
greater than 32 C. fresh concrete and coat with a neat cement slurry.
Hold Point: Mixing: Do not mix concrete when the Slip joints
outdoor shade temperature on the site exceeds If concrete slabs are supported on masonry, provide
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38 C, unless otherwise approved and then only proprietary pre-lubricated slip joints.
subject to such conditions as may be imposed. Movement Joints
Handling: Take precautions to prevent premature Insert 12mm thick Abelflex closed cell compressible
stiffening of the fresh mix and to reduce water filler strip in the joint.
absorption and evaporation losses. Mix, transport, Detach the removable top strip and fill with Fosroc
place and compact the concrete as rapidly as Thioflex 600.
possible.
Placing 3.10 SURFACE MODIFIERS
Before and during placing maintain the formwork General
and reinforcement at a temperature not greater than Application: apply to clean surfaces to the
o manufacturer’s recommendations.
32 C by protection, cold water spraying, or other
effective means. When placed in the forms, the 3.11 FINISHES TO UNFORMED SURFACES
o
temperature of the concrete shall not exceed 35 C. Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Temperature control methods: Submit for approval section of Request for Tender document.
the proposed method or methods of maintaining the Screeding
specified temperature of the placed concrete, which Finish slab surfaces by approved means to finished
may include using chilled mixing water, spraying the levels. Produce surfaces to tolerance Class B -
coarse aggregate with cold water or covering the maximum deviation from a 3m straight edge of 6
containers horizontal. mm.
Evaporation Control: Erect barriers to protect freshly Scored finish
laid concrete from drying winds. After screeding, give the surface a course scored
Compaction texture in the required direction by drawing a stiff
Vibrate concrete to remove entrapped air. brush or rake across the surface.
Vibrators: Do not allow vibrators to contact set Machine floated finish
concrete, reinforcement or items including pipes and Finish the screeded surface with approved power
conduits embedded in concrete. Do not use driven equipment to a uniform smooth texture. Hand
vibrators to move concrete along the formwork. float in locations inaccessible to the machine float.
Avoid causing segregation by over-vibration. Finish: To a surface tolerance Class A.
Curing: Steel trowelled finish
Protection: Protect concrete from premature drying Use steel hand trowels to produce the final finish
and from excessive hot, cold and/or windy free of trowel marks and uniform in texture and
conditions by a suitable approved method. appearance.
Minimum Curing Time: Finish: To a surface tolerance class A.
- In-ground footings: 3 days. Wood float finish
- Fully enclosed internal surfaces: 3 days Produce the final finish with a wood float.
- Exposed footings, beams and slabs: 7 days. Sponge finish
- Other surfaces: 7 days After screeding and finishing with a steel trowel
obtain an even textured sand finish by wiping the
3.8 FORMWORK
surface with a damp sponge.
Formwork removal
Broom finish
Extent: Remove formwork, other than profiled steel
After floating use a broom to produce an even
sheeting composite formwork and lost formwork
textured slip-resistant surface.
including formwork in concealed locations.
Stripping times 3.12 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Leave formwork for suspended structures in place Concrete strength: 25 MPa.
after pouring concrete for the following periods: Clothes hoist footing: 400 deep x 250 diameters with
- Vertical surfaces: 2 days. a 300 x 300 x 75 mm thick concrete surround above
- Bottom surfaces: 7 days with shoring and the finished ground line weathered away from the
backprops left in position for 21 days. post.

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STEEL CONSTRUCTION
Splash Pads: Provide 600 x 600 x 50 mm thick Galvanizing
concrete splash pads at each downpipe to direct the Galvanize mild steel components (including
water away from the building. fasteners) to AS 1214 or AS/NZS 4680, as
Mowing strips: Provide 300 wide x 75 thick concrete appropriate, if exposed to weather; embedded in
mowing strips where shown on the drawings. Fall masonry; or in contact with chemically treated
away from building and construct tooled joints at 3 m timber.
maximum centres. Electrogalvanizing
Gas cylinder pad: Provide 1000 x 500 x 100 mm Ferrous hollow and open sections: To AS 4750.
thick concrete base slab where shown on the Thermal break
drawings or as directed. Roof: where metal sheet roofing is fixed to metal
Footpath Crossings: To local authority requirements purlins, metal rafters or metal battens, provide a
thermal break, consisting of a material with an R-
3.13 OTHER REQUIREMENTS value of not less than R0.2 installed between the
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS metal sheet roofing and its supporting metal purlins,
section of Request for Tender document. metal rafters or metal battens.
Walls: where lightweight external cladding such as
weatherboards, fibre cement or metal sheeting is
fixes to a metal frame provide a thermal break,
consisting of a material with an R-value of not less
than R0.2, installed between the external cladding
and the metal frame.
4.3 STRUCTURAL STEEL

Weld Procedure Specification - Hold Point
Obtain Superintendent’s approval of Weld
Procedure Specification (WPS) prior to
4 STEEL CONSTRUCTION
commencement of any welding.
Certification of welders and welding supervisors
4.1 GENERAL
Cross references Standard: To AS 1554.1
Refer to the following sections: The Superintendent may at any time request to see
- CONCRETE: For installation of foundation the Welder Qualifications Records (WQR) of any
bolts. welder and welding supervisor involved in the works.
- TILING: For waterproofing wet areas. Use only personnel who are pre-qualified for the
- CLADDING AND LINING operations they are to perform.
- ROOFING Inspection - Witness Point
- NT CLIMATE ZONES TABLE Witness Point: Give sufficient notice so that
- PAINTING: For site testing of protective inspection may be made at the following stages:
coatings - Commencement of shop fabrication.
Standards - Surface preparation prior to painting.
Anti-ponding boards: To AS/NZS 4200.2 - Steelwork and column bases erected on site,
Structural steelwork; materials, construction, prior to grouting, encasing, site painting or
fabrication and erection: To AS 4100 cladding.
Steel framing: Provide a proprietary system Pay for the costs of weld examinations and tests,
designed to AS 3623. including the costs of re-examination and re-testing
Preparation of metal surfaces: To AS 1627 series. of repair welds.
Cold-formed steel members: To AS /NZS 4600. Shop drawings - Hold Point
Hold Point: Submit 2 complete sets of shop
4.2 MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS drawings showing the relevant details of each
Cold-formed steel framing assembly, component, connection and details of
Cold-formed sections from zinc-coated steel or transport and erection, including temporary lifting
aluminium/zinc alloy coated steel to AS 1397/Z200 lugs etc.
or AZ175 or G450 or Z350 Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Self-drilling screws section of Request for Tender document.
Standard: To AS 3566.2 Materials
Generally: Corrosion resistance class 2. Steel Section Grade
Exterior applications: Corrosion resistance class 3 Hot rolled steel to AS/NZS 3679.1
Flashings and damp-proof courses - Bars 250
Standard: To AS/NZS 2904. - Sections 300

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STEEL CONSTRUCTION
Steel plate to AS/NZS 3678 250 Inorganic zinc silicate

Hollow steel sections to AS 1163 Blast clean to recommendations of AS 1627.4 to
- Circular C250 grade Sa of AS 1627.9 and prime with one coat of
- Square C350 inorganic zinc silicate to APAS specification 2908
Cold formed sections to AS 1397 AZ175, with a dry film thickness of 75 microns.
G450, Z200 Site work: After erection, repair any damage to the
or Z350 shop coating and apply the coating, if any, omitted at
Compliance: Provide evidence that the steel used in site connections.
the works complies with the required material Time delay: Prime the steel surface as soon as
standards. possible after surface preparation and prior to any
deterioration of the surface. If the surface is
4.4 STEEL CONSTRUCTION contaminated or rust bloomed, repeat the surface
Beam Camber preparation before applying the primer.
If beam members have a natural camber within the
straightness tolerance, fabricate and erect them with 4.5 LIGHT STEEL FRAMING SYSTEM
the camber up. Use the Lysaght framing system designed in
Foundation bolts accordance with Lysaght’s design manual for steel
Hexagonal bolts: To AS 1111.1. wall framing in cyclonic areas or non-cyclonic as
Hot-dip galvanized: To AS 1214. applicable.
Supply each foundation bolt with 2 nuts and 2 Framing: Generally 75 x 1.6 G450 studs for cyclonic
oversize washers and provide sufficient thread to areas and 75 x 1.2 G300 studs for non-cyclonic
permit the levelling nut to be set below the base areas externally at 450 max crs and 75 x 1.2 G300
plate. studs internally with top and bottom plates, heads,
Temporary connections - Hold Point mullions and bracing designed for the specific
Hold Point: Do not attach cleats without approval. application.
Remove temporary cleats on completion and restore Inspection - Witness Point
the surface. Witness Point: Give sufficient notice so that
Enlargement of bolt holes - Hold Point inspection may be made of steel framing erected on
Hold Point: Do not hand flame cut or otherwise site prior to lining or cladding.
enlarge any bolt holes without approval. Fabrication
Bolts Cut members accurately to length so that they fit
Use Grade 4.6/S bolts unless otherwise noted. firmly against abutting members. Form holes by
Welding drilling or punching. Flare the holes for services or
Standard: To AS/NZS 1554.1 use SP category provide plastic grommets.
welds unless noted otherwise. Weld the framing using the metal inert gas (MIG)
All welds to be 6 mm continuous fillet welds for full technique or carbon arc welding. Clean the weld and
perimeter of contact unless noted otherwise (UNO). coated areas affected by welding and touch up with
Visually examine the total length of all SP welds, in zinc rich organic binder to APAS - 2916. Cleaning:
accordance with AS 1554.1 sections 6 and 7. On completion of framing remove any debris from
Protective coating the cavities of members.
Surface Preparation: To AS 1627. Temporary earthing: Provide temporary earthing
Remove loose millscale, rust, oil, grease, dirt, during erection until the permanent earthing is
globules of weld metal, weld slag and other foreign installed. Permanent earth completed steel frames in
matter. accordance with PowerWater regulations.
Priming: Apply the primer coat to the structural steel Damp course: Provide a continuous damp proof
before delivery to the site and protect from damage course of Super Alcor between the concrete slab
during handling and transport. and floor plate.
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Metal Roof Trusses – Hold Point
section of Request for Tender document. Approved manufacturer: Use metal roof trusses
Single pack zinc phosphate prefabricated by an approved manufacturer using
Thoroughly wire brush steelwork to AS 1627.2 and Lysaght light steel framing sections.
prime with one coat of single pack zinc phosphate to Hold Point: Shop Drawings – Submit shop drawings
APAS specification 0162/1 with a dry film thickness showing the truss arrangement, location, loading,
of 40 microns. member sizes, joint details, lifting points and method
Epoxy zinc phosphate of fixing and bracing.
Blast clean to the recommendations of AS 1627.4 to Certification: Provide with the shop drawings
grade Sa of AS 1627.9 and prime with one coat of certification of the structural sufficiency of the truss
epoxy zinc phosphate to APAS specification and roof design supplied on a completed NT
2971with a dry film thickness of 45 microns. Building Act Section 40 Structural Design form.

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TIMBER CONSTRUCTION
Steel battens Fasteners
Roof Battens: Stratco 0.75 BMT 40 mm high Timber fasteners: Metal washers: Provide washers
cyclonic steel roof batten fixed to Deemed to Comply to the heads and nuts of all bolts and coach screws.
M/630/01A. Ceiling Battens: Rondo Part No. 303 Steel straps: Zinc-coated steel to AS 1397/Z275,
cyclonic steel ceiling batten fixed to Deemed to minimum size 25 x 1 mm or 30 x 0.8 mm.
Comply M/621/01. Use fasteners capable of transmitting the loads
imposed, and sufficient to ensure the rigidity of the
5 TIMBER CONSTRUCTION
assembly. Do not split or otherwise damage the
timber.
5.1 GENERAL
Self-drilling screws
Cross references
Standard: To AS 3566.2
Refer to the following sections:
Generally: Corrosion resistance class 2.
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: For termite
Exterior applications: Corrosion resistance class 3
protection and timber durability.
Adhesives
- CLADDING AND LINING: For timber trims.
Use adhesives capable of transmitting the loads
- ROOFING
- TILING: for waterproofing wet areas imposed, and sufficient to ensure the rigidity of the
Standards assembly and that do not cause discolouration of
Timber framing and flooring: To AS 1684 series. finished surfaces.
Design: To AS 1720.1. Structural Adhesives: To AS/NZS 1328.1
Anti-ponding boards: To AS/NZS 4200.2 Finished sizes
Flashings and damp proof courses: To AS/NZS Use milled timbers with actual dimensions which are
2904 not less than stated dimensions, except for
dimensions qualified by a term such as “nominal” or
5.2 TIMBER FRAMING “out of” to which industry standards for finished sizes
General will apply. If unseasoned timber is used, or
Handling and protection: Do not distort or damage variations in moisture are likely, make allowance for
timber or timber products. shrinkage, swelling and differential movement.
Moisture content: Maintain the equilibrium moisture Coating: Before placing bolts in contact with ACQ
content of seasoned timber. treated timber, coat the shank of the bolt in a grease
Protection from weather or bituminous coating.
General: Provide temporary protection for members Plywood
until permanent covering is in place. Standard: To AS/NZS 2269.0
Identification Plywood formaldehyde emission class to AS/NZS
Branding: Brand all structural timber, floor boards 2269.0: Class E1
and structural plywood, under the authority of a Grading:
recognised quality assurance program applicable to - Surface grade: CD
the product. Locate the brand mark on faces or Bond: Type A to AS/NZS 2754.1 (Int.)
edges to be concealed in the works. Provide a Structural sheet flooring
suppliers certificate showing compliance. Installation: Fix 17 mm thick F14 Grade structural
Inspection - Witness Point plywood flooring with elastomeric adhesive to AS
Witness Point: Give sufficient notice so that erected 2329 in addition to nailing or screwing. Sand
structural woodwork may be inspected before it is junctions lightly to a smooth, level surface.
covered, for example by cladding, lining and roofing. Timber decking
Preservative pressure treatment Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Pressure treat all structural timbers with ACQ section for manufactured composite or plastic based
Preservative Formulation in accordance with AS products.
1604.1 or alternatively with BFCA salts by the Standard:
CSIRO approved dip-diffusion process. The - Treated softwood to AS 4785.1 Section 4.
minimum dry salt retention in permeable species is - Hardwood to AS 2796.1 Section 4.
5.6 kg/m3 to all timber with susceptible sapwood. Definition: Timber flooring with plain, bevel or pencil
Timber grades round edge suitable for pedestrian or light vehicle
Hardwood: To AS 2796.1 loadings in balconies, decks and access ways.
Grading: To AS 2796.2 Timber (Minimum requirements): Hardwood species
Structural Timbers: Generally F14 minimum. Timber of durability Class 2, size 70 x 19 mm finished.
Trusses: To the truss manufacturers design. Installation: Lay in long lengths (minimum 3 spans)
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Stagger joints and make them over joists. Leave 4
section of Request for Tender document. mm between edges of boards.
Adhesive: Use a urethane elastomer adhesive in
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TIMBER CONSTRUCTION
- Continuously supported flooring: 4mm beads at Junctions: Preserve continuity of damp-proofing at
300 mm spacing at right angles to run of junctions of damp-proof courses, sarking and
flooring. waterproof membranes.
- Intermittently supported flooring: 6 mm bead Material: Super Alcor damp-proof courses (DPC).
along each joist or batten. Sealing: Apply mastic type sealant around
Fixing: No 10 Countersunk head tek screws to AS penetrations through bottom plate and DPC.
3566.2 Corrosion resistance class 3. Two screws to Floor framing
each joist. Stainless steel round head nails may be Bearers and joists:
used for timber joists, if timber joists approved. Levelling: Level bearers and joists by checking or by
Surface finish: Apply the first coat of decking oil all packing for the full width of the member with dense
around before fixing. Apply a second coat after the corrosion resistant material which is secured in
deck is completed. place:
Fibre cement flooring - Maximum thickness of packing: 3 mm.
Compressed sheets: To AS/NZS 2908.2, Type A, Spring: Lay bearers and joists to allow for
Category 4. straightening under loading.
Thickness: Generally 15 mm. Joints: Locate joints only over supports:
Proprietary item: Hardies or CSR compressed sheet. - Minimum bearing of bearers: 50 mm.
Installation: Lay the length of the sheets at right - Minimum bearing of joists: 30 mm.
angles to the joists and continuous over at least 2 Fixing: Secure bearers and joists to supports to
spans. Stagger the end joints and locate them provide restraint against lateral movement.
centrally over joists. Butter the edges of sheets with Joist restraint:
adhesive and firmly butt join together. Provide - Unseasoned timber: If joist timber is
expansion joints as recommended by the sheet unseasoned, the span is ≥ 3000 mm, and there
manufacturer. is no ceiling lining, provide solid blocking
Fixing: Fix sheeting to the supports with adhesive between each joist in rows at 1800 mm centres.
and non-corrosive countersunk screws. Fill the - Deep joists: If the joist depth:width ratio is ≥ 4,
screw holes with sealant before fixing. After fixing, restrain joists at the ends of the joists over
stop the screw heads with the same sealant, supports and at 1800 mm centres using either
finished slightly below the sheet surface. of the following as appropriate:
Wall framing - Continuous trimming joists.
Gauging: Use gauged timbers in studs, noggings - Solid blocking or herringbone strutting.
and plates for double faced walls. - Trimmers or blocking dimensions:
Generally 100 x 50 studs at 450 crs max. - Depth: Joist depth less 25 mm.
Timber species or group: Hardwood. Minimum - Width: ≥ 25 mm.
stress grade F14. - Herringbone strutting dimensions: ≥ 38 x 38mm
Provide additional support in the form of noggings, Timber fasteners
trimmers and studs for fixing lining, cladding, Metal washers: Provide washers to the heads and
hardware, accessories, fixtures and fittings as nuts of all bolts and coach screws.
required. Steel straps: Zinc-coated steel to AS 1397/Z275,
Flashings minimum size 25 x 1 mm or 30 x 0.8 mm.
Location: Provide flashings to external openings
sufficient to prevent the entry of moisture. Form 5.3 TIMBER ROOF TRUSSES
trays at the ends of sill flashings. Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Damp-proof courses section of Request for Tender document.
General: Provide damp-proof courses under the Fabrication
bottom plate of stud walls built off slabs or masonry Camber: Camber bottom chord upward.
dwarf walls, as follows to AS/NZS 4200.1: Overhangs: Free from spring or splits.
- External walls: Turn up at least 75 mm on the Approved manufacturer
inside and tack to studs. Project 10 mm beyond Use timber roof trusses prefabricated by an
the external slab edge or dwarf wall and turn approved manufacturer.
Shop drawings - Hold Point
down at 45°.
Hold Point: Submit shop drawings showing the truss
- Walls of bathrooms, shower rooms and arrangement, location, loading, timber species,
laundries: Turn up at least 150 mm on the ‘wet’ grade and sizes, joint details, lifting points and
side and tack to studs. method of fixing and bracing.
- All other walls: Turn up 25mm each side of Marking: Permanently mark each truss to show the
bottom plate. manufacturer, timber species, location, support
Installation: Lay in long lengths. Lap full width at points, project identification, tag or number and other
angles and intersections and at least 150 mm at
relevant data.
joints.

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BLOCK CONSTRUCTION
Certification: Provide with the shop drawings Standard
certification of the structural sufficiency of the truss Masonry generally: To AS 3700 or AS 4733.1
and roof design supplied on a completed NT Masonry units: To AS/NZS 4455.1 and AS/NZS
Building Act Section 40 Structural Design form. 4455.3.
Installation
Nail plated prefabricated roof trusses: To AS 4440. 6.2 MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS
Support trusses on bottom chord at two points only, Steel components
unless designed for additional support. Plumb to Galvanizing: Galvanize mild steel components
within the lesser of H/50 or 50mm when H is the (including fasteners) to AS 1214 or AS/NZS 4680 as
height of the truss at the point where plumb is being appropriate.
measured. No part of the truss is to be out of plumb Masonry units
by more than these tolerances. Provide the required Strength: Generally 15 MPa for structural units.
ties and wind bracing. Over internal walls provide Colour: Generally grey.
not less than 10 mm vertical clearance and use Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
bracing methods which allow for vertical section of Request for Tender document.
movements. Flashings and damp-proof courses
Fixing: Fix to the top plate with 50 x 5 mm mild steel Standard: To AS/NZS 2904.
Mortar materials
over brackets with 1-M12 bolt to the truss top chord
Cement: To AS 3972, Type GP.
centre line and 1-M16 bolt to the structure.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Sand: Fine aggregate with low clay content and free
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS from efflorescing salts, selected for colour and
section of Request for Tender document. grading.
Roof Battens: Generally 75 x 50 mm Hardwood. Additives: Do not provide additives unless required
Ceiling Battens: Generally 75 x 38 mm Hardwood. and approved.
Fixing: Fix in long lengths with joints at truss Mortar mix
Provide mortar mixes as follows: 1:1:6 cement, lime,
crossings and staggered. Double nail ceiling battens
sand for all general block work. Other mix
and fix roof battens to Deemed to Comply details.
proportions may be required for special purposes.
Valley Boards: Fabricate from 19 mm exterior grade
Measure volumes accurately to achieve the
ply and nail to each rafter.
specified proportions. Machine mix for six minutes
Supports for water containers
General: If a water container or heater is located in minimum.
the roof space provide a support platform to AS/NZS 6.3 CONSTRUCTION GENERALLY
3500.4 clause 5.5. Joints and cutting
Set out masonry with joints of uniform width and the
5.4 OTHER REQUIREMENTS
minimum cutting of masonry units.
Joints
Externally: Tool to give a dense water-shedding
finish. Use a 12 mm dia ironing rod.
Internally: Rake to give a key if wall is to be
plastered or strike flush if concealed.
To existing: Provide a straight joint. Do not tooth
new masonry into existing work.
Rod
90 mm high blocks: 6 courses to 600 mm.
190 mm high blocks: 3 courses to 600 mm.
Bond
Stretcher bond unless otherwise noted.
Bedding
6 BLOCK CONSTRUCTION Shell bed hollow blocks and completely fill bed joints
and perpends.
6.1 GENERAL Perpends
Cross references Keep perpends in alternate courses vertically
Refer to the following sections: aligned.
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, for termite Building in
protection. Build in wall ties and accessories as the construction
- STEEL CONSTRUCTION, for structural proceeds. If it is not practicable to obtain the
steelwork. required embedment wholly in the mortar joint in
hollow core brickwork or blockwork, fill appropriate
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BLOCK CONSTRUCTION
Steel door frames Joint material
Fill the backs of jambs and heads solid with mortar Installation: Clean the joints thoroughly and insert a
as the work proceeds. 19mm dia closed cell expanded polyethylene
Double face walls compressible backing rod before sealing.
Select the masonry units for uniform width and Sealant depth: Fill the joints with gun-applied
double-face qualities in single leaf masonry with Thioseal 5000 single pack polysulphide flexible
facework both sides. Before commencement, obtain sealant for a depth of at least two-thirds the joint
a ruling as to which is the preferred wall face, and width.
favour that face should a compromise be Sealant Type: external, UV stable.
unavoidable.
Colour mixing 6.6 STEEL LINTELS
In unpainted facework, distribute the colour range of Cold-formed lintels
units evenly to prevent colour concentrations. Proprietary cold-formed flat-based type designed to
Sills AS/NZS 4600.
Use proprietary concrete sill units solidly bedded. Steel flats and angles
Appearance Sizes: To AS 4773.1 Table 12.1
Leave unpainted facework clear of mortar smears, Material
stains and discolouration. Do not clean using an acid Mild steel galvanized to AS/NZS 4680. Do not cut
solution and do not erode joints if using pressure after galvanizing.
spraying. Corrosion protection: To AS/NZS 2699.3.
Wall Chasing Installation
Chase concrete block walls to a maximum depth of General: Install with the longer leg vertical. Keep
35 mm for 190 mm blockwork or 20 mm for 90 mm lintels 10 mm clear of heads and frames. Pack
blockwork. Do not chase walls nominated as fire mortar between the angle upstand and supported
rated or acoustic. masonry units.
Rate of construction Propping: To prevent deflection or excessive
Regulate the rate of construction to eliminate joint rotation, temporarily prop proprietary cold-formed
deformation, slumping or instability. lintels until the masonry reaches its required
Protection strength.
Contamination: Protect masonry materials and Minimum propping period: 3 days.
components from ground moisture and
contamination. 6.7 REINFORCED MASONRY
Designation
Elements: Protect masonry from rain and hot drying
Masonry required to be strengthened with
winds for at least 24 hours after laying.
embedded steel reinforcement (other than bed joint
6.4 DAMP-PROOF COURSES reinforcement) is designated reinforced masonry.
Location Cleaning core holes - Hold Point
Provide damp-proof courses to the first 3 courses Hold Point: In blockwork use purpose-made
and perpends, including the first mortar bed, of all cleanout blocks or machine cut a cleaning hole at
walls on raft slabs or as shown on the drawings. the base of each reinforced core, located on the side
Damp proof course: Use mortar with a damp course of the wall which is to be rendered or otherwise
admixture to manufacturer’s instructions. Add a concealed. After cleaning out has been inspected
black pigment if the mortar admixture is not coloured and approved, cover the hole with formwork and
differently to mortar without the damp course grout the core.
admixture. Bond beams
Use bond beams made from purpose-made hollow
6.5 CONTROL OF MOVEMENT concrete blocks with reinforcement grouted in place.
General Install 6 mm fibre cement or proprietary metal
Provide joints to AS 4773.1 Section 13. closers at non reinforced cores of the wall below.
Control joints for concrete Blockwork Reinforcement: As shown on the drawings.
Maximum length of continuous wall: 6 m. Minimum Starter bars: Wire tie core reinforcement to starter
width of control joint: 10 mm. bars.
Flexible ties and anchors Lintel blocks
If ties or anchors extend across control joints, Purpose made U shaped blocks with reinforcement
provide ties or anchors which maintain the stability grouted in place.
of the masonry without impairing the effectiveness of Clean out blocks – Witness Point
the joint. Location: At the base of each core to be grout filled
Proprietary Item: Masonry flexible anchors MFA3/3 including above bond beams and stage filled walls.
install at 400 crs max. Hole size: Machine cut 100 x 100 mm.

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INSULATION, SARKING AND PLIABLE MEMBRANES
Witness Point: Sealing: Following inspection of the Pliable membrane
core and reinforcement form over holes to contain Standard: To AS/NZS 4200.1.
core filling grout. Wire support to roof insulation
Core filling grout Use support mesh of 1.25 mm diameter galvanized
Reference: Refer to the Concrete Construction wire welded in a grid of 100 x 115 mm.
section. Welded safety mesh to statutory requirements may
Structural blockwork: Fill core holes, bond beams also be used to support sarking.
and lintels etc. of structural blockwork with pre mixed Standard: To AS/NZS 4389.
grout. Size: 300 x 150 mm grid of 2 mm diameter
Placing: Wait at least 3 days after construction of galvanized wire.
blockwork before placing grout. Limit the height of
pours to 3 m. Grout fill all cores below ground level. 7.3 INSPECTION
Notice - Witness Point
6.8 OTHER REQUIREMENTS Witness Point: Give sufficient notice so that
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS inspection may be made of the pliable membrane
section of Request for Tender document. and insulation before it is covered up or concealed.
7.4 INSTALLATION
Bulk insulation
Standard: To AS 3999 and BCA Clause J1.2.
General: Make sure fibre batts or blankets are firmly
butted and fitted tightly between framing members
with no gaps except as follows:
- Do not obstruct access holes or vents.
- Light fittings to AS/NZS 3000 clause 4.5.
- Electrical cables: To AS 3999 clause 2.6.
If cables will be in contact with expanded
polystyrene (EPS) insulation, ensure the cable is
sheathed in low plasticiser migration PVC or wrap
cable in polyester tape.
7 INSULATION, SARKING AND PLIABLE If support is not otherwise provided, secure nylon
MEMBRRANES twine to the framing and stretch tight.
Insulation material: 75 mm thick fibreglass blankets
7.1 GENERAL or batts with a minimum R value of 2.0.
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Bonding: Where required provide insulation blankets
section of Request for Tender document. factory bonded to aluminium foil sarking material.
Interpretation Pliable material
Pliable building membrane: To AS/NZS 4200.1 and Installation: To AS/NZS 4200.2.
equivalent to sarking type materials as defined in the Proprietary Item: Bradford Thermofoil 753 (heavy
BCA. weight).
Wall sarking
7.2 MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS
General: Provide sarking where shown on the
Insulation
drawings, behind external facing material which
Cellulosic fibre (loose fill): To AS/NZS 4859.1
does not provide permanent weatherproofing, or
Section 5. Mineral wool blankets and cut pieces to
behind cladding which may be subject to
AS/NZS 4859.1 Section 8.
condensation forming on the internal face, including:
Polyester: To AS/NZS 4859.1 section 7.
- Boards fixed vertically or diagonally;
Polystyrene: (moulded rigid cellular sheets RC/PS-
- Boards or planks fixed in exposed locations
M): To AS1366.3.
where wind driven rain can penetrate the joints;
Polystyrene: (extruded rigid cellular sheets RC/PS- - Unpainted or unsealed cladding.
E): To AS 1366.4. - Behind external cladding in bushfire prone
Polyurethane (rigid cellular sheets RC/PUR): To AS areas to AS 3959.
1366.1 - Masonry veneer
Reflective thermal insulation: To AS/NZS 4859.1 Installation: Apply to run horizontally to the outer
Section 9. face of external wall framing from the bottom plate,
Wool: To AS/NZS 4859.1 Section 6. over the flashing, up to the top plate. Pull taut over
Composite foam and foil blankets or boards: To AS the framing and fix to framing members. Provide
4859.1 horizontal laps at least 150 mm wide with the
direction of the laps ensuring that water is shed to
the outer face of the membrane. At windows, run
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barrier to all sides. Ensure that the membrane is
Where the wall sarking also acts as vapour barrier supported to prevent stressing the seal.
lap and seal as for roof sarking to form a continuous Where box gutters are incorporated into the roof
air tight seal. design, ensure the continuity of the foil vapour
Roof sarking barrier under and around the gutter. Support the foil
General: Provide sarking to metal roofs as detailed at the sides of the gutter with plywood or sheet metal
on the drawings. infills from the underside of the roof down to the
Installation: Lay the sarking to the whole of the roof gutter board. Ensure that extreme care is taken
area running parallel to the purlins or battens and when installing the gutter so that the vapour barrier
lapped 150 mm over the purlins or battens. is not damaged.
Use support mesh to sarking on exposed roofs.
Ridge ventilation: Finish sarking at least 50 mm clear 24 Hour Air Conditioning
Where the air conditioning systems are to be run
of ridges.
continuously, fully support the foil vapour barrier
Combined Insulation and Sarking
across the roof by sheeting the whole roof area with
Use a medium weight reflective foil factory bonded
plywood. Extend this plywood backing from the roof
to an insulation blanket with a minimum R value of
to the top of the wall. If an air-cell type product is
2.0. Lap the insulation material a minimum of used, plywood backing is unnecessary, install to
150mm at joints. Tape joins at edges of the blanket, manufacturer’s instructions or recommendations.
both top and bottom. Press tape by running a blunt Laps
scraper like tool to ensure no air is entrained and Where the sarking also forms a vapour barrier seal
that bond is achieved for full width of tape. the laps and penetrations with heat resistant
pressure sensitive tape 75 mm wide to form a
7.5 VAPOUR BARRIER
continuous air tight seal and seal to the walls with
Standard: AS/NZS 4859.1, Section 9, Reflective
Insulation for aluminium foil used for vapour barriers. timber battens.
Proprietary Item: Bradford Thermofoil 753 (heavy Ensure that the laps are mechanically fastened.
weight). Blanket for sound insulation
Refer to DoI Technical Directive – Vapour Barriers Install over the roof framing, reflective thermal
number DCI12-01. insulation (if any), and mesh support, so that the
Vapour barriers for framed construction generally blanket is in continuous contact with the underside
consist of a sandwich of heavy weight aluminium foil of the metal roofing sheets. Ensure minimum
bonded to a building paper core. In metal sheeted required thermal insulation level is achieved.
roof areas the vapour barrier is generally combined
with the sarking. In masonry construction the vapour 7.6 OTHER REQUIREMENTS
barrier to the walls is generally provided by an Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
external painted membrane finish. Refer to the section of Request for Tender document.
Technical Directive – Paint Systems number: DCI12-
02.
Vapour Barrier Installation
Lay the foil to the whole of the roof area, running
parallel to the purlins and lap 150mm over the
purlins. Seal the laps and smaller penetrations with
heat resistant pressure sensitive tape 75mm wide to
form a continuous air tight seal. Seal to masonry
walls with adhesive and mechanically clamp with 8 ROOFING
metal angle brackets fixed to the top of the wall.
Where the vapour barrier foil extends from the 8.1 GENERAL
underside of the roof to the top of the wall, support it Cross reference
at roof level by fixing metal angles between the roof Refer to the following sections:
beams. In framed wall construction, ensure that the - INSULATION, SARKING AND PLIABLE
foil of the roof vapour barrier is lapped and sealed MEMBRANES, roof sarking requirements.
over the wall vapour barrier. - STEEL CONSTRUCTION, material and
Where roof beams pass through the foil vapour component requirements
barrier, weld or mechanically fix metal flanges to the - TIMBER CONSTRUCTION
beam and mechanically clamp and mastic seal the Protection
foil to all surfaces of the beam. Do not rely on tape General: Keep the roofing and rainwater system free
or adhesive alone as over time, this may separate of debris and lose material during construction, and
with subsequent failure of the vapour barrier system. leave them clean and unobstructed on completion.
For large penetrations, such as ducts or flues, fix Repair damage to the roofing and rainwater system.
metal angle flanges to the duct or flue and
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Thermal movement 8.4 ROOF STRUCTURE

Requirement: provide for thermal movement in the Alignment
roof installation and the structure, including Check and adjust the alignment of the roof structure
movement in joints and fastenings. before fixing any sheets.
Metal separation Battens: 2 mm maximum mismatch at abutting ends.
Requirement: Prevent direct contact between Roof Plane: 5 mm per metre maximum deviation
incompatible metals, and between green hardwood across the battens from a plane parallel to the
or chemically treated timber and aluminium or specified roof slope.
coated steel, by either:
- Applying an anti-corrosion, low moisture 8.5 METAL FASCIA & BARGE
transmission coating to contact surfaces. Stratco 0.55 mm BMT prepainted steel 210 mm or
- Inserting a separation layer. 185 mm deep to suit the particular application.
Fixing: Fix to rafter ends with proprietary fixing clips
8.2 MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Provide corner trims, end trims and cappings as
section of Request for Tender document. required. METAL ROOFING
Roof material Design and installation
Formed from G550 steel (or G300 for curving) with Standard: To AS 1562.1.
an AM 125 Finish complying with AS 1397. Corrosion protection: To BCA Table 3.5.1.1a.
Protection: Protect the roof sheets from damage Prepainted and organic film/metal laminate products:
during handling and storage and prevent damage by To AS/NZS 2728.
moisture in stacked sheets. Fixing: Fix the sheeting in accordance with the
Prepainted Steel Northern Territory Deemed to Comply Manual
Prepainted steel sheet, factory finished with a standards.
polyester finish to AS/NZS 2728. Visible accessories
Flashing material Finish: To match roofing sheets.
Use material with the same finish and from the same Eaves
manufacturer as the roofing sheets. Treat ends of sheets as follows:
Thickness: 0.55mm BMT steel sheet. Generally: Close off ribs at tops and bottoms of
Fasteners sheets by mechanical means or with purpose-made
Self-drilling screws: To AS 3566.1, complete with end caps.
washers and EDPM black, non conductive seals. Turn ends of pans up at tops and down into gutters
at bottoms by mechanical means.
For Atmospheric Project sheets 50 mm into gutters.
Use Corrosion
Corrosivity Fit purpose-made ridge and eaves fillers of closed
Resistance Class
Classification cell polyethylene similar to Unisil.
AS 3715, ISO 9223 AS 3566.2 Swarf
Remove swarf and other debris as soon as it is
5&4 4
deposited.
3 3
Refer to NT Climate Zones Table 8.6 ROOF PLUMBING
Selection and installation of rainwater goods
Exposed fasteners: Provide fasteners which are Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
prefinished with an oven baked polymer coating to section of Request for Tender document.
match the roofing material. Standard: To AS/NZS 3500.3.
Fixings: Use only approved metal fixings. Sealing: Seal fasteners, mechanically fastened joints
When replacing sheet roofing use new fasteners – and the holes of blind rivets with silicone sealant.
do not re-use old fasteners. Fixings: Use only approved metal fixings.
Roof lights Flashings and cappings
Type: As scheduled or shown on the drawings and General: Flash projections above or through the roof
fitted in accordance with the Northern Territory with two part flashings consisting of an apron
Deemed to Comply standards. flashing and an over-flashing, with at least 100 mm
vertical overlap. Provide for independent movement
8.3 INSPECTION between the roof and the projection. Continue over
Notice - Witness Point flashing to the roof ridge.
Witness Point: Give sufficient notice so that Large penetrations to low pitched roofs: Extend the
inspection may be made of the substructure before base flashing over the roofing ribs to the ridge to
fixing the roof sheeting. prevent ponding behind the penetrating element.
Wall abutments: Where a roof abuts a wall, provide
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masonryand planked cladding, otherwise raking, and
as follows:
- Masonry or concrete: Built into a 25 mm deep
raking sawcut.
- Planked cladding: Stepped.
Pipe Penetrations: Seal with a neoprene coupling
clamped to the pipe and fixed to the profile of the
roof sheeting.
Proprietary Item: Dektite flashings by Deks-Thyer
Pty Ltd.
Colour: To match the roof sheeting.
In Concrete or Masonry: Turn 25 mm into joints or 9 DOORS AND WINDOWS
grooves, wedge at 200 mm centres with compatible
material and point up. 9.1 GENERAL
Gutters Cross references
Standard: To AS/NZS 2179.1. Refer to the following sections:
Generally: Prefabricate gutters to the required shape - LINING, for architraves.
where possible. Form stop ends, bends and returns. - PAINTING, for priming of frames and doors
Turn down into outlets. Provide overflows to prevent before installation.
back-flooding. Minimum clear opening
Minimum slope of eaves gutters: 1:200. Generally 850mm minimum clear opening. To
Eaves Gutters: High fronted square profile with AS1428.1-2009.
overflow slots. Size 125 x 100 mm. Door furniture mounting height
Standard: To AS 1428.
Material: Prepainted Steel 0.55 mm BMT.
Fixing: Fix to fascia with 40 mm x 1.0 mm galvanized 9.2 MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS
brackets at 900 mm max. centres with overstraps. Marking
Expansion Joints: Form expansion joints at max. Identification
12 m centres by stop ending the gutter sections and General: Deliver materials to the site in the
saddle flashing over the two stop ends. manufacturer’s original sealed containers or
Valley Gutters: Profile to suit the valley boards. Turn packaging, legibly marked to show the following:
o
back both edges 180 x 12 mm high. Screw to valley - Manufacturer’s identification
boards at the top to prevent creep. - Product brand name
Minimum overall width: 400 mm. - Product type
Material: 0.55 BMT steel sheets. Finished to match - Quantity
the roof sheeting. - Product reference code and batch number
Box Gutters: Form to required falls with top edges - Date of Manufacture
o - Material composition and characteristics such as
level and returned 20 mm at 90 . T.I.G. welds stop
ends and outlets for downpipes and overflows. volatility, flash point, light fastness, colour and
Fabricate rainwater sumps as detailed. pattern. Provide technical data sheets if not
Material: 0.9 mm Grade 304 stainless steel, 2b shown on labels
finish. - Handling and installation instructions
Downpipes - Material safety data sheets
Material: 0.55 mm BMT Prepainted steel. Flashings
Prefabricate downpipes to the required section and Standard: To AS/NZS 2904.
shape with lock seams. Connect heads to gutter Metal finishes
Zinc plating: To AS 1789, at least service condition
outlets and, if applicable, connect feet to rainwater
number 2.
drains. Fabricate joints, bends, offsets and provide
Aluminium extrusions: To AS/NZS 1866.
accessories including supports and fittings as
required. Anodising: To AS 1231, thickness; ≥ 15 microns to
Access Cover: Provide a removable watertight 20 microns.
access cover at the foot of each downpipe stack. Thermoset powder coating: To AS 3715 – Grade:
PVC Downpipes: Use a proprietary system of bends, Architectural coating.
connections and fittings. Glass
Downpipe support: Provide supports and fixings for Selection and installation: To AS 1288.
downpipes Types and quality: To AS/NZS 4667.
Safety Glazing: To AS/NZS 2208.
8.7 OTHER REQUIREMENTS Doors
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS In general: To AS 2688, AS 2689 & AS 1909.
section of Request for Tender document. Timber doors: As per TIMBER DOORS clause.

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Security screen doors and window grilles: To AS Sections

5039 and to AS1170.2 Incorporate rebates or double rebates where
Fire Doors: To AS 1905.1 and BCA Spec C3.4. required for side hung doors or glazed transoms.
Garage Doors: To AS/NZS 4505 Coated steel sheet: To AS 1397
Windows - coating class interior: Z100
Selection: To AS 2047. - coating class exterior: Z275 or Z450
Preglazing Frame material: 1.2 mm thick zincanneal (Bluescope
Supply inclusive of glazing, shop preglazed. G2S).
Bushfire Screens: To BCA table SA 3.7.4.1 and to Assembly method
AS 3959. Welded: Shop assemble frames by continuous
welding across mitred flanges. Grind welds smooth
Lockset and hardware and cold galvanize the welded joints before shop
To: AS4145 series priming with primer to APAS 2916.
Refer to NT CLIMATE ZONES table for corrosion Shop priming
resistance category. Shop prime the sections for the painting system.
For areas subject to highly corrosive conditions not Fixing
due to proximity to natural bodies of salt water or Generally build in metal window and door frames in
rainfall or A/C induced condensation, use corrosive masonry as the work proceeds using proprietary
resistance category C8, C9 or C10 to suit the galvanized fixing clips at 400 mm centres.
conditions in that area. Packing
Bright or satin chrome finish on brass for all locksets Pack behind fixing points with durable full width
and hardware for doors and windows. Coating to packing.
severe ratings. Linings
Locksets and hardware: To AS 4145 Provide reveal and jamb linings as necessary.
NT Climate 1 2 3 4 5
9.5 TIMBER DOORS
zones
General
SL, S, D, C, 6 6 7 7 6 Proprietary doors manufactured for interior or
K, Sc exterior applications and for the finish required.
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
section of Request for Tender document
9.3 CONSTRUCTION GENERALLY Door construction
Standards
NT Designated doors
Window installation: To AS 2047.
NT1 External Honeycomb-cored flush door
Security screen doors and window grilles
NT2 External solid core flush door
installation: To AS 5040.
NT3 Internal Honeycomb-cored flush door
Flashings and weatherings
NT4 Internal Honeycomb-cored flush door (wet
Install flashings, weather bars, drips, storm moulds,
areas)
caulking and pointing so that water is prevented
NT5 Timber louvre door
from penetrating the building between frames and
Special door types – NT designation
the building structure.
TYPE (NT1) - EXTERNAL HONEYCOMB - CORED
Installation
FLUSH DOOR
Install doorsets and windows so they are plumb,
Thickness: 38 mm.
level, straight and true; are adequately fixed or
Face Panels: 6 mm exterior grade (B Bond) with
anchored to the building structure; allow for thermal
face veneers equal to Quality A to AS /NZS 2271.
movement, and will not carry building loads,
Framing: 90 mm stiles, top and bottom rails.
including loads caused by structural deflection or
Lock Block: 600 mm x 75 mm installed at mid height
shortening.
of stile.
9.4 STEEL DOOR FRAMES Core: Heavy duty kraft paper with an expanded cell
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS size not exceeding 35 mm.
section of Request for Tender document. Edge Strips: 12 mm minimum top and sides.
Description (kiln dried) 20 mm minimum bottom.
Use frames assembled from zinc coated steel Adhesives: Core infills and face panels (machine
sections, including necessary accessories such as pressed) - urea formaldehyde resin, edge strips -
grommet type buffers, strike plates to suit the melamine fortified urea formaldehyde resin, securely
specified hardware, spreaders, mortar guards, pinned.
switch boxes, fixing ties or brackets, and cavity TYPE (NT2) - EXTERNAL SOLID CORE - FLUSH
flashing with suitable provision for fixing hardware; DOOR
prefinished with protective coatings, built in or fixed Thickness: 38 mm.
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Cross Band Veneer: 1.5 mm minimum with the grain - Height: +0, -2mm
of the veneer adjacent to the core at right angles to - Width: +0, -2mm
the grain of the core and of the same species on Painting
both sides of the door. Priming: Prime all areas subjected to paint removal
Face Veneer: Exterior grade (B Bond) with face during the course of fitting hinge housings, locks and
veneer equal to Quality A to AS/NZS 2271. the like, prior to hanging.
Core: Radiata Pine to AS 4785.1 bonded with PVA Painting: Within forty-eight hours of hanging and
adhesive, maximum width of core strips 50 mm. prior to the installation of door handles, weather
Edge Strips: 12 mm minimum top and sides. excluders and the like (latches and locks excepted),
(Kiln dried) 20 mm minimum bottom. undercoat all surfaces, followed by a minimum 1
Adhesives: Face panels (machine pressed) - urea finishing coat to all surfaces including top and
formaldehyde resin, edge strips - melamine fortified bottom edges. The final coat may be applied at a
urea formaldehyde resin, securely pinned. later stage.
TYPE (NT3) - INTERNAL HONEYCOMB - CORED
FLUSH DOOR 9.6 HINGES
Thickness: 38 mm. Number of Hinges
Small door leaves: Door leaves not exceeding any of
Face Panels: 4.8 mm prime coated hardboard.
the following: 3 hinges each:
Framing: 32 mm minimum stiles and top rail, 90 mm
- 2040mm high
minimum bottom rail.
- 850mm wide
Lock Block: 600 mm x 75 mm installed at mid height - 30kg mass
of stile. Other door leaves:
Core: Heavy duty kraft paper with an expanded cell Provide 4 hinges for all leaves between 2040mm
size not exceeding 35 mm. and 3050mm high
Adhesives: Core infills and face panels (machine Provide at least 4 hinges for all door leaves
pressed) - urea formaldehyde resin. controlled by door closers
TYPE (NT4) - INTERNAL HONEYCOMB - CORED Provide 4 hinges for door leaves with widths over
FLUSH DOOR 850mm
Thickness: 38 mm. Hinge material
Face Panels: 4.8 mm resin tempered hardboard. Aluminium hinges: provide high tensile aluminium
Framing: 32 mm minimum stiles and top rail, 90 mm hinge, with fixed stainless steel pins in nylon bushes,
minimum bottom rail. and with nylon washers to each knuckle joint.
Lock Block: 600 mm x 75 mm installed at mid height Doors fitted with closers: Use low friction bearing
of stile. hinges
Core: Heavy duty kraft paper with an expanded cell
9.7 DOOR FURNITURE
size not exceeding 35 mm.
Supply
Adhesives: Core infills and face panels (machine
Delivery: Deliver door hardware items, in individual
pressed) - urea formaldehyde resin.
complete sets for each door, as follows:
TYPE (NT5) - LOUVRED DOOR
- Clearly labelled to show the intended location.
Thickness: 38 mm.
- In a separate dust and moisture proof package.
Material:
- Including the necessary templates, fixings and
fixing instructions.
section of RFT
Fasteners
Construction: To AS 2688 Section 10.
Materials: Provide materials compatible with the item
Finish:
being fixed, and of sufficient strength, size and
quality to perform their function.
section of RFT
- Concealed fixings: Provide a corrosion resistant
Adhesives
finish to concealed fixings.
Internal doors: To AS/NZS 2270
External doors: To AS/NZS 2271 - Exposed fixings: Match exposed fixings to the
Edge Strips material being fixed.
Fix hard wood edge strips to all edges to finish a Security: Locate exposed fixings to lock furniture on
minimum of 10mm thick. the inside faces of external doors.
Tolerance Support: Provide appropriate back support (for
Squareness: Not more than 3mm between lengths example lock stiles, blocking, wall noggings and
of diagonals. backing plates) for hardware fixings.
Twist: Not more than 3mm between the Hinges:
perpendicular measurements from the diagonal Metal frames: Fix hinges using metal thread screws.
corners. Timber doorsets: Install butt hinges in housings
Nominal size: equal in depth to the thickness of the hinge leaf

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(except for hinges designed for mounting without 9.11 LOCKSETS

housing), and fix with countersunk screws. External doors
Door Stops Provide a push-button key and knob deadlock set to
Install door stops to prevent door furniture striking each door.
the wall or other surface. Security screen doors: Whitco double cylinder
Door Seals deadlock with internal snib.
Provide door seals to the bottom of all external Internal doors
doors. Proprietary Item: Raven RP4. Thresholds to Generally: Passage sets.
be AS 1428 compliant. Bathrooms, showers and toilets: Privacy sets.
Sliding patio doors and windows: Provide key-
9.8 SLIDING INTERNAL DOORS lockable surface mounted bolts.
General Door lockset mounting heights
Suspend sliding doors from overhead tracks and To centreline of spindle: 1 m above finished floor.
wheel carriages appropriate to the size and mass of Keying
the doors. Number of keys: Provide 2 keys for each lock.
Accessories Key external doors on domestic premises (excluding
General: Provide overhead track supports and head garage doors) alike and key windows alike.
and jamb linings appropriate to the arrangement of Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
the door, and removable prefinished metal pelmets section of Request for Tender document.
at the head to allow access to the wheel carriages
for adjustment. 9.12 WINDOWS
Wheel carriages: Fully adjustable precision ball race Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
type providing smooth quiet operation. section of Request for Tender document.
Design
9.9 SECURITY SCREEN DOORS Assemblies: Design the windows and external door
Standards assemblies, including glazing, framing and fixings in
Security screen doors and security window grilles: accordance with AS/NZS 1170.2, AS 4055, AS
To AS 5039 and to AS 1170.2 for impact resistance. 1288, and AS 2047.
Installation of security screen doors and window Pressures: Design the assemblies to be capable of
grilles: To AS 5040 resisting the most adverse combination of pressures
General as set out in AS/NZS 1170.2.
Use a proprietary system of extruded aluminium Suction: Design the assemblies to take into account
frames and infill of woven wire security mesh. In the high local suction factors as given in AS/NZS
areas with Atmospheric Corrosivity Classification 5 1170 .2.
use stainless steel mesh. Refer to NT Climate Zones Human Impact: Design the assemblies to take into
Table. Powder coat colour as specified or as noted account the human impact requirements as given in
on drawings. Materials to AS 5039. Fix in AS 1288.
accordance with AS 5040. Windborne debris impact: For Wind Regions B, C &
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS D design assemblies to AS/NZS1170.2, Clause
section of Request for Tender document. 2.5.7.
Frame Sections
9.10 ROLLER SHUTTERS
Sections: The window and door frame sections
Standard
shown on the drawings are indicative only to show
To AS 1170.2 for wind action resistance.
the required relationships between openings and
Refer to NT CLIMATE ZONES table.
adjoining surfaces.
Certificate: Provide Section 40 structural design
certificate. Shop Drawings - Hold Point
Manual operation Hold Point: Submit shop drawings showing the
Use a proprietary system comprising a flexible layout and construction and fixing details a minimum
curtain sliding between vertical guides incorporating of 14 days prior to ordering materials.
windlocks and operating mechanism of a hand Certification
pulled chain or for smaller units a spring balanced Provide a completed NT Building Act Section 40
inertia movement. Certificate of Compliance form, indicating that the
Motorised operation entire assembly when installed as detailed complies
Provide a proprietary operator with a limit switch, with the requirements of AS/NZS 1170, AS 1288
manual safety stop and reversing mechanism, and and AS 2047. State on the certificate the design
overload cutout operated by a battery-powered radio criteria used, and that the installation is in
remote controller and by a direct push-button or key accordance with the Contract Documents. Supply
switch. Locate operating switch 1.5 m above floor calculations if requested.
level.

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9.15 INSTALLATION
9.13 GLAZING Install flashings and weatherings so that water is
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS prevented from entering the building. Finish the
section of Request for Tender document. installation with trims etc., to make neat, clean
Glass Thickness: To AS 1288. junctions at adjoining building surfaces.
Glass Types:
- General Use: Clear Float Glass 9.16 COMPLETION
- Tinted Glass: Grey Tinted Float Glass Remove temporary protection and ensure smooth
- Safety Glass Toughened or Laminated and free operation of the assemblies.
- Obscure Glass: Satinlite
- Mirrors: Silvered Float Glass 9.17 OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Safety Mirrors: Vinyl backed Grade A safety mirror Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
complying with AS/NZS 2208 section of Request for Tender document.
Glazed Shower Screens: Use a proprietary system
comprising extruded aluminium frames with a
powder coat finish and fixed so that water sheds to
the inside.
Mirrors: Seal the edges against moisture. In wet
areas entirely seal the space behind the mirror.
9.14 CONSTRUCTION
Joints
Make accurately fitted tight joints so that neither
fasteners nor fixing devices such as pins, screws,
adhesives and pressure indentations are visible on 10 CLADDING AND LINING
exposed surfaces.
Insect Screens 10.1 GENERAL
Black anodised aluminium mesh beaded into an Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
extruded aluminium frame and attached to the section of Request for Tender document.
window by a clipping device to permit removal and Cross references
finished to match the window frames. Refer to the following sections:
Security Screens and Grilles - TILING, for waterproofing of wet areas.
Standard: To AS 5039 - INSULATION, SARKING AND PLIABLE
Installation: To AS 5040 MEMBRANES, for wall sarking requirements.
Security Screens - STEEL CONSTRUCTION, material and
Use a proprietary system of extruded aluminium component requirement
frames and infill of woven galvanized wire security - TIMBER CONSTRUCTION, for compressed
mesh. In areas with Atmospheric Corrosivity fibre cement flooring.
Classification 5 use stainless steel mesh. Refer to Substrates or framing
NT Climate Zones Table. Powder coat colour as Requirement: Before fixing cladding check and, if
specified or noted on drawings. Fix to the building necessary, adjust the alignment of substrates or
with tamper resistant fastenings. Finish to match the framing.
window frames. Fixing - general
Security Grilles Method: Nail to timber framing, screw to steel
Proprietary metal security grille in aluminium frames framing.
fixed to the building with tamper resistant fastenings Fixing – proprietary systems or products
and finished to match the window frames. Fix the following proprietary systems in conformance
Debris Screen with the current written recommendations and
Mesh debris: To AS 1170.2. In aluminium frames instructions of the manufacturer or supplier:
and finished to match the window frames. - Fibre cement plank cladding.
Louvre Windows - Fibre cement cladding.
Aluminium galleries with adjustable black plastic - Compressed fibre cement cladding.
clips and dual operating mechanisms screw fixed to Accessories and trim
the mullions and jambs. Provide accessories and trim necessary to complete
Louvre Blade width: 150 mm nominal. the installation.
Glass Louvre Blades: To AS 1288 with arrissed Fixing eaves and soffit lining
edges. Nailing: In accordance with the manufacturers’
Metal Louvre Blades: Proprietary pre finished metal requirements and the Northern Territory Deemed to
blades complying with the design requirements. Comply Manual. Minimum at 150 mm centres to
bearers at maximum 450 mm centres.

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CLADDING AND LINING
Metal separation vertical V butt joints and a Z section zincalume trim

Requirement: Prevent direct contact between at horizontal joints.
incompatible metals, and between green hardwood Eaves & soffit lining
or chemically treated timber and aluminium or Eaves and soffit lining: Provide a proprietary system
coated steel, by either: of single faced fibre cement sheets:
- Applying an anti-corrosion, low moisture - Sheet thickness: 6 mm.
transmission coating to contact surfaces, or - Joints: UPVC extrusion or V butt joints.
- Inserting a separation layer. Installation: Screw fix at 150 mm crs with proprietary
self embedding head screws in accordance with the
10.2 MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS manufacturers’ instructions and the Northern
Flashing material Territory Deemed to Comply Manual standards.
Standard: To AS/NZS 2904 Sarking Heavyweight Screw Types
reinforced aluminium foil complying with AS/NZS To metal 1mm to 1.6 mm thick: Blue Hornet self
4200.1. embedding head screws.
Proprietary Item: Bradford Thermofoil 753 (heavy To metal under 1 mm thick and to timber: Streaker
weight). No. 8 x 20 mm self embedding head screws.
Fasteners
Steel nails: Hot-dip galvanized to AS/NZS 4680. 10.5 COMPRESSED FIBRE CEMENT CLADDING
Self-drilling screws: To AS 3566, corrosion Standard: To AS/NZS 2908.2, Type A, Category 5
resistance class 4 in tropical areas and class 3 in (modulus of rupture ≥ 18 MPa).
inland areas. Cladding: 9 mm thick compressed fibre cement
Finish: Prefinish exposed fasteners with an oven sheets.
baked polymer coating to match the cladding. Joints: Expressed joints - 10 mm gaps with EDPM
gasket backing strips.
10.3 PLASTIC CLADDING Fixing: Recessed countersunk screws in pre-drilled
Standard holes, filled with epoxy compound and sanded
Unplasticised polyvinyl chloride (UPVC) sheet: To smooth in accordance with the manufacturers’
AS 4256.4. technical data.
Glass fibre reinforced polyester (GRP) sheet: To AS
4256.3. 10.6 SHEET METAL CLADDING
Polycarbonate: To AS 4256.5. Cladding
Provide a proprietary system of interlocking planks Provide a proprietary system of prefinished profiled
including all accessories fixed in accordance with metal cladding complete with accessories, trim and
the manufacturers’ requirements and the Northern flashings.
Territory Deemed to Comply Manual standards. Fixing: Fix in accordance with the manufacturers
Installation instructions and the Northern Territory Deemed to
Standard: To AS 1562.3. Comply Manual standards.
Design and installation
10.4 FIBRE CEMENT CLADDING Standard: To AS 1562.1.
Standard Prepainted and organic film/metal laminate products:
General: To AS/NZS 2908.2. To AS/NZS 2728.
Cladding, eaves and soffit linings: Type A Category Penetrations: Flash all pipes and ducts, etc., passing
3 (modulus of rupture ≥ 7 MPa). through the cladding and trim with colour matched
Fibre cement planks material to ensure weather-tight joints.
Standard: To AS/NZS 2908.2. Visible accessories
Plank cladding: Provide a proprietary system of Provide materials with the same finish as cladding
single faced fibre cement building planks: sheets.
- Plank thickness: 7.5 mm. Cladding sheet installation
- Joints and edges: Metal joining clips and UPVC Swarf: Remove swarf and other debris as soon as it
extrusion. is deposited.
- Corners: Preformed metal joining pieces. Corner flashing
Fibre cement sheet cladding Requirement: Finish off at corners with purpose-
Sheet cladding: Provide a proprietary system of made folded flashing strips.
single faced fibre cement sheets:
- Arrangement: Set out in even panels with joints 10.7 LINING
coinciding with framing. Materials and components
- Sheet thickness: 6 mm. Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Joints, corners and edges: UPVC extrusion or V butt section of Request for Tender document.
joints. Use a Super Alcor backing strip behind Plasterboard
Standard: To AS/NZS 2588.

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CLADDING AND LINING
Do not use plasterboard in wet areas. Joints (general)

Fibre cement Flush joints: Provide recessed edge sheets and
Standard: To AS/NZS 2908.2, Type B, Category 2. flush finish using perforated paper reinforcing tape.
Minimum thickness: 4.5mm External corner joints: Make joints over metallic-
Fasteners coated steel corner beads.
Steel nails: Hot dip galvanised. Dry Joints: Provide square edged sheet and finish
Self-Drilling Screws: To AS 3566.2, corrosion with a UPVC joining section.
resistance Class 2.PLASTERBOARD Control joints: Provide purpose-made metallic-
Installation coated control joint beads at ≤ 7.2 m centres in walls
Plasterboard: To AS/NZS 2589. and ceilings and to coincide with structural control
Framed construction: Screw or nail or combine with joints.
adhesive. Wet areas: Provide additional supports, flashings,
Masonry construction: Adhesive fix direct to trims and sealants as required.
masonry. Joints in tiled areas: Bed perforated paper tape in
Joints bedding compound. Do not apply a topping coat.
Flush joints: Provide recessed edge sheets and - Control joints: Space to suit joints required in
finish flush with perforated reinforcing tape. tiling.
External corner joints: Make over metallic-coated - Internal corners: Reinforce with metallic-coated
steel corner beads. steel angles. In corners subject to continuous
Control joints: Provide purpose-made metallic- moisture, flash over the angle and under the
coated control joint beads in walls and ceilings at 12 sheeting with continuous bitumen coated
m maximum centres and to coincide with structural aluminium flashing.
control joints. Joint materials
Flush jointing: Use 6 mm thick Villaboard with
10.8 FIBRE CEMENT SHEET recessed edges. Provide a flush finish using
Supports
perforated reinforcing tape. In tiled areas do not
General: Install timber battens or proprietary cold-
apply a topping coat after bedding the perforated
formed galvanized steel furring channels as follows:
paper tape in bedding compound.
- Where framing member spacing exceeds the
UPVC Joining Strips: Use 6 mm Versilux with
recommended spacing.
proprietary UPVC mouldings at joints of sheets and
- Where direct fixing of the fibre cement is not
edges.
possible due to the arrangement or alignment of
V Joints: Use 6 mm Versilux with bevelled edges
the framing or substrate.
tightly butted to form neat V joints.
- Where the lining is the substrate for tiled
finishes. 10.9 TONGUE AND GROOVE LINING
Installation Installation
Fixings: Screw fix with self embedding head Stained or clear finished boards: Select boards to
screws and flush over screw heads. give a random pattern. At corners, return the same
General: Run sheets across the framing members. board to give a continuous grain pattern.
In flush jointed applications, stagger end joints in a Fixing: Nail twice to each crossing except for secret
stretcher (running) bond brick pattern and locate nailed profiles.
them on framing members, away from the corners of Nailheads: Treat visible nail heads as follows:
large openings. Provide supports at edges and - In stained or clear finishes: Drive flush.
joints. - In opaque finishes: Punch below surface and fill
Timber framed construction: Nail only or combined flush with putty after the surface has been
with adhesive. primed.
Steel framed construction: Screw only or combined Joints
with adhesive. End grain joints: Install boards so that butt joints are
Wall framing: in compression.
- Do not fix to top and bottom plates or noggings. Corners: Mitre external corners and scribe internal
- In tiled areas: Provide an extra row of noggings corners.
immediately above wall to floor flashings. Fix
sheet at 150 mm centres to each stud and 10.10 PLASTIC LAMINATE
around the perimeter of the sheet. 3 mm thick plastic laminate sheet for use in wet
Ceilings: Fix using screw or screw and adhesive to areas. Adhesive fix the sheets and join with
ceiling furring members. Do not fix sheets to the proprietary UPVC Joiners. Seal all joints.
bottom chords of trusses. 10.11 TRIM
Wet areas: Do not use adhesive fixing alone. Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

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SUSPENDED CEILINGS
Provide timber or moisture resistant medium density Hold Point: Obtain approval of the setout before
fibreboard trim, such as beads, skirtings, architraves, commencing the installation.
mouldings and stops, where necessary to make neat Support members: Galvanized metal rods with a
junctions between components, finishes and length adjustment of 50mm.
adjacent surfaces. Installation: Install the ceilings level and fix so that
there is no looseness or rattling of components or
10.12 OTHER REQUIREMENTS any of the faults described in the Appendices to
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS AS/NZS 2785.
section of Request for Tender document. Bracing
Provide bracing where necessary to prevent lateral
movement.
Fasteners
Provide concealed fasteners.
Bulkheads
Integrate bulkheads, and other similar ceiling fixtures
with the ceiling structure and brace for lateral
movement.
Ensure these bulkheads and fixtures have the same
performance characteristic as the rest of the ceiling.
Installation
Painting: Paint ceiling tiles before erection.
Panel lock clips: if ceiling units are exposed to wind
loads or if required for security, insert lock clips at
11 SUSPENDED CEILINGS the junction of carrier rails and units.
11.1 GENERAL 11.5 ACCESSORIES AND TRIM

Standard to AS/NZS 2785. General
Performance Criteria Provide accessories and trim necessary to complete
Technical Data: Provide technical data to the installation.
substantiate compliance with the loading Control Joints
requirements including upward wind load. Provide control joints in sheet finishes where
Fixing: required.
Approved Fixers: Install the complete system and Service penetrations
accessories using specialist fixers approved by the Provide openings for, all service elements, including
suspended ceiling manufacturer. light fittings, ventilation outlets, detectors, sprinklers
and loudspeakers.
11.2 INSPECTION Access Panels
Notice - Witness Point Provide flush fitting access panels in non-
Witness Point: Give sufficient notice so that demountable ceilings supported and anchored to
inspection may be made of the suspension system permit ready removal and refixing. Number: One per
2
prior to installation of the ceiling units or lining. 10 m or where shown on the drawings.
11.3 MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS 11.6 OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Zinc coated steel: To AS 1397/Z200. Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Aluminium extrusions: To AS/NZS 1866. Anodising: section of Request for Tender document.
To AS 1231, not less than class AA10. Thermoset
powder coating: To AS 3715. Plasterboard panels:
To AS/NZS 2588.
Fibrous plaster tiles: Proprietary tiles with hard cast
plaster faces.
Fasteners: Self-drilling screws: To AS 3566 series.
Powder activated fasteners: To AS/NZS 1873.4.
11.4 CONSTRUCTION GENERALLY

Ceiling grid – Hold Point
Set out the ceiling grid so that ceiling unit joints and
centrelines of visible suspension members coincide
with documented grid lines. If not documented, set
out with equal margins.

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RENDERING AND PLASTERING
items are to be embedded in plaster, prime before
12 RENDERING AND PLASTERING
fixing.
Chases
12.1 GENERAL
If chases or recesses are more than 50 mm wide,
Cross references
cover with metal lath extending at least 75 mm
beyond each side of the recess.
- TILING, for waterproofing of wet areas.
- STEEL CONSTRUCTION and PAINTING, for Metal backgrounds
priming of embedded steel. Fix metal lath to provide a key for plaster. Press the
Standard plaster through the apertures of the metal lathe.
General standard: To SA HB-16 Dense concrete backgrounds
Provide a mechanical key by hacking, bush
12.2 MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS hammering or abrasive blasting to expose the
Plaster materials aggregate then dash coat.
Sand: Fine aggregate with low clay content, selected
for grading and complying with SA HB-161. PLASTERING
Cement: To AS 3972, type GP. Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Lime: To AS 1672.1. section of Request for Tender document.
Sand: Fine, sharp, well graded with low clay content Thickness limits
and free from efflorescent salts. One coat work: 12 - 15 mm.
Gypsum plaster: To comply with the Multi-coat work:
recommendations SAA HB 161. - First coat: 9 - 15 mm.
Plasticizers/workability agents: Do not use in cement - Setting coat: 2 - 3 mm.
Cement rendering
plasters.
Proportions by volume (cement:lime:sand) for
Accessories
concrete and dense concrete block: 4:1:16
Metal lath: Expanded metal to AS 1397/Z350
White-set plaster
(internal) or stainless steel or PVC (external).
Use 3:1 gypsum plaster: lime putty, applied as a
Beads: Proprietary sections fixed to substrates
skim coat direct to the substrate.
and/or embedded in the plaster to form and protect
Waterproof render
edges and junctions.
Use cement based render with proprietary
Lime putty mixes
waterproofing admixture.
Make a coarse mix of lime putty and sand 16 hours
Tolerances
before use and do not allow to dry out.
To SA HB-161. Finish plane surfaces within a
Gauged mixes
tolerance of 6 mm in 2400 mm, determined using a
To improve workability, mixes required to contain
2400 mm straightedge placed anywhere in any
only cement and sand may be gauged by the
direction. Finish corners, angles, edges and curved
addition of lime up to 25% of the cement content, but
surfaces within equivalent tolerances.
not as a substitute for the cement.
Temperature
12.3 SUBSTRATE Ensure the temperatures of mixes; substrates and
O O
Correction of substrate reinforcement are within the range 5 C ≤ 35 C at
Before plastering, make good defects in the the time of application.
substrate. Hack off excessive projections. Fill voids Curing
and hollows with a mix not stronger than the Do not allow rapid or uneven drying out.
substrate or weaker than the first coat. Keep continuously moist for 2 days and allow to dry
Absorbent Surfaces: If suction is excessive control for 5 days before applying further plaster coats.
by dampening but avoid over wetting. V-joints
Painted Surfaces: Remove paint and hack the Provide V-joints cut straight through the plaster to
surface at close intervals. the substrate at the following locations:
Untrue substrate - Junctions between different substrate materials.
If one coat application is required, but the substrate - Abutments with other finishes.
is not sufficiently true to comply with the thickness - Abutments with metal door frames.
limits for one coat, or has excessively uneven Trim
suction resulting from variations in the composition Provide purpose-made zinc-coated steel sections as
of the substrate, apply 2 coats. corner beads, stop beads, and at movement control
Cleaning joints.
Remove loose material and leave the surface clean Finishes
and dust free. Sand finish generally for cement render.
Embedded items Steel trowel finish for white set and cement render to
Sheath water pipes and other embedded items to be vinyl sheeted.
permit thermal movement. If ungalvanized steel Wood float finish for cement render to be tiled.

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JOINERY AND FIXTURES
Control joints Melamine overlaid medium density fibreboard:
Provide control joints 3 to 6 mm wide in the finish to Medium density fibreboard overlaid on both sides
coincide with control joints in the substrate. Finish with low pressure melamine.
with Rondo stopping beads and fill with a resilient Do not use MDF in Joinery in Housing Department
sealant. projects. Use Moisture Resistance (MR) particle
board. Seal underside of bench tops.
12.4 OTHER REQUIREMENTS Wet Processed Fibreboard
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Standard: To AS/NZS 1859.4.
section of Request for Tender document. Moisture content
Make milled products from timbers seasoned to
within 3% of the equilibrium moisture content
appropriate to the timber and its intended conditions
of use; and with no more than 3% difference
between any 2 pieces in any one group.
Finished sizes
Finished sizes of milled timbers: Not less than the
documented dimensions unless qualified by a term
such as nominal, out of or ex to which industry
standards for furnished sizes apply.
13 JOINERY AND FIXTURES Decorative overlaid wood panels
Standard: To AS/NZS 1859.3.
13.1 GENERAL High pressure decorative laminated sheet
Outline description Standard: To AS/NZS 2924.1.
This section covers: Decorative laminated sheet application table
- Joinery & Associated Hardware Provide classes as follows in either Standard Type
- Fire Extinguishers & Blankets or Type P for post forming as applicable:
- Pin Boards & White Boards etc., Class to AS/NZS 2924.1 Application
- Clothes Hoists, Letter Boxes etc. HGS or HGP Kitchenwork - tops
Cross references VGS Kitchen front panels
- PAINTING: For paint finishes. VLS Other locations
Thickness
13.2 TOLERANCES When fixed to a continuous substrate
General - Horizontal surfaces: 1.2 mm
Requirement: Fabricate and install joinery items to - Vertical surfaces: 0.8 mm
substrate undamaged, plumb, level, straight and free - Post formed laminate: 0.8 mm
of distortion and to the Tolerances Table. - Edge strips: 0.4 mm
Tolerances Table - Vertical fixing to studs etc: 3.0 mm
Property Tolerance
Plumb and level 1:800 13.4 CONSTRUCTION GENERALLY
Offsets in flush adjoining surfaces 0.5mm General
Offsets in revealed adjoining surfaces 2mm Construction: Build components square and install
Alignment of adjoining doors 0.5mm plumb.
Difference in scribe thickness for 2mm Framing: Frame and trim where necessary for
joinery items centred between walls openings, including those required by other trades.
Doors centred in openings Zero Accessories and trim: Provide as necessary to
Joints in finished surfaces Zero complete the installation.
Joints: Provide materials in single lengths whenever
13.3 MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS possible. If joints are necessary, make them over
Plywood supports.
Interior use generally: To AS/NZS 2270. Fasteners and adhesives
Interior use, exposed to moisture: To AS/NZS 2271 General: Provide fasteners, adhesives or both to
Particleboard transmit the loads imposed and ensure the rigidity of
Standard: To AS/NZS 1859.1. the assembly. Do not split, discolour or otherwise
Medium density fibreboard (MDF) damage timber or sheets.
Use fine grained uniform density resin-bonded Visibility: Do not provide visible fixings except in the
board. following locations:
Standard: To AS/NZS 1859.2. - Inside cupboards and drawer units.
Moisture resistant medium density fibreboard: - Inside open units, in which case provide
Designated by the manufacturer as having improved proprietary caps to conceal fixings.
moisture resistance and marked as such.

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JOINERY AND FIXTURES
Installation: Secure plinths and carcasses to floors, 13.6 BENCHTOPS

walls, or both, at not more than 600 mm centres. Fix Laminated benchtops
floor mounted units to backgrounds at maximum 600 Material: Moisture resistant medium density
mm centres. Fix wall mounted units to each nogging fibreboard.
or stud stiffener or both. Minimum thickness: 32 mm.
Fixings: Screws with washers into timber or steel Finish: Decorative laminated sheet adhesive fixed.
framing, or masonry anchors into masonry or Sealing underside: Laminate undersides of
concrete. benchtops if likely to be subject to excessive
Finishing moisture from equipment such as dishwashers; or
Junctions with structure: Scribe plinths, bench tops, the benchtop is not restrained against warping by
splashbacks, ends of cupboards, kickboards and cupboard carcass or support framing.
returns to follow the line of floors or walls. Installation: Fix to carcass at least twice per 600 mm
Edge Strips: Finish all exposed edges of sheets with length of benchtop.
edge strips that match the sheet faces. Joint sealing: Fill joints with a sealant matching the
finish colour and clamp with proprietary mechanical
13.5 CUPBOARD AND DRAWER UNITS
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS connectors.
section of Request for Tender document. Edge sealing: Seal to walls and carcasses with a
Plinths sealant which matches the finish colour.
Generally: 16 mm melamine overlaid high moisture 13.7 CEILING ACCESS
resistant medium density fibreboard. Ceiling
Wet Areas: Nominal 25 Thick Hardwood Trim openings and provide lockable access panels
Height: 90 mm of minimum size 600 x 600 mm, Rondo or similar
Fabrication: Form up with front and back members
and full height cross members at 900 max. centres. 13.8 FIRE FIGHTING
Finish: Plastic laminates or painted. Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Carcasses, drawer fronts, shelves and doors section of Request for Tender document.
Material: Melamine overlaid high moisture resistant Portable extinguishers
medium density fibreboard. Provide portable fire extinguishers and location signs
Minimum thickness: 16 mm. in accordance with the general requirements of
Fasteners: Conceal with finish. AS/NZS 1841.1.
Installation: Secure plinths and carcasses to floors, Fire blankets
walls, or both at not more than 600 mm centres. Provide fire blankets and location signs to AS/NZS
Drawer fronts: Rout for drawer bottoms. 3504 - size: 1800 x 1800 mm.
Adjustable shelves: Support on proprietary pins in
holes bored at 32 mm centres vertically. 13.9 DISPLAY BOARDS
Drawer and door hardware White boards
Hinges: Provide concealed all-metal hinges with the White Vitreous enamel steel sheet on backing board
following features: fixed in a clear anodised aluminium frame with a
- Adjustable for height, side and depth location black neoprene strip to conceal fixings and with an
of door. integral pen rail. Conceal screw fix to wall at 900
- Self closing action. maximum crs. Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC
- Hold open function. REQUIREMENTS section of Request for Tender
- Nickel plated. document.
o
Proprietary item: Blum 170 opening. If required use Pin boards
Machined brass butts. Of a homogenous, resilient material on a backing
Door leaves up to 760 mm high - 2 no. 64 mm. Door board, fixed in a clear anodised aluminium frame
leaves over 760 mm high - 3 no. 75 mm. Drawer with a black neoprene strip to conceal fixings. Screw
Slides: Provide metal runners and plastic rollers with fix to wall at 900 maximum crs. Refer to PROJECT
the following features: SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS section of Request for
- 30 kg loading capacity. Tender document.
- Closure retention.
- White thermoset powder coating or nickel 13.10 CLOTHES HOISTS
plated. Proprietary Item: Blum BS220 m with Supply clothes hoists as required in the positions
length to suit the drawer size. indicated or as directed.
Cupboard Locks: Lockwood 690 pin tumbler Rotary Hoists - Hills Supa 4 rotary clothes hoist.
cupboard locks. Folding Hoist - Hills Paraline Duo FD40362.
Cupboard Handles: 100 mm x 10 mm diameter Install as per the manufacturers’ written instructions.
stainless steel ‘D’ pulls - Satin Finish. Concrete Footings: refer to the miscellaneous items
clause in the Concrete Construction section.

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TILING
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Mortar materials
section of Request for Tender document. Sand: Fine aggregate with a low clay content
selected for grading, sharp and free from
13.11 GRAB RAILS efflorescing salts. Cement: To AS 3972, type GP.
Polished stainless steel 32 mm diameter with Bedding mortar
concealed fixings. Proportioning: Select proportions from the range 1:3
Design and fixing: To AS 1428.1. to 1:4 cement: sand by volume to obtain satisfactory
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS adhesion. Use minimum water.
section of Request for Tender document. Grout
Cement based proprietary grout: Mix with water.
13.12 LETTERBOXES
Fine sand may be added as a filler in wider joints.
Supply mailboxes complying with AS/NZS 4253.
Portland cement based grout: Mix with fine sand.
Provide locks where required.
Use minimum water consistent with workability.
Install on the fence with galvanized brackets or
Proportioning:
mount on 40 N.B. galvanized pipe 1000 mm above
- For joints up to 3 mm: 1:2 cement: sand.
ground level in a concrete footing 300 dia. x 600
- For joints over 3 mm: 1:3 cement: sand.
mm deep. Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC Epoxy Grout: Use a proprietary epoxy grout in
REQUIREMENTS section of Request for Tender commercial kitchens and other heavy duty
document. applications.
13.13 OTHER REQUIREMENTS Terracotta Tiles: Use proprietary polymer modified
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS grout.
section of Request for Tender document. Substrates
General: Before tiling, allow at least the following
times to elapse (for initial drying out and shrinkage)
for these substrates:
- Concrete slabs: 42 days.
- Concrete blockwork: 28 days.
- Toppings on slabs and rendering on brick or
blockwork: A further 21 days.
Moisture content: Verify that the moisture content of
the substrate is compatible with the water vapour
transmission rate of the membrane system by
testing to AS/NZS 2455.1 Appendix B.
14 TILING Test type: - Hygrometer test; Seal a hygrometer to
the substrate for > 16 hours and measure the
14.1 GENERAL relative humidity of the air between the instrument
Standards and the slab.
To: AS 3958.1 and AS 3958.2.
Falls: If the membrane is directly under the floor
Tolerance
finish ensure the fall in the substrate conforms to the
Completed tiling: To AS 3958.1 Clause 5.4.6.
fall nominated for the finish.
Water stops
section of Request for Tender document. Requirement: Provide water stop angles at door
14.2 MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS thresholds and shower enclosures to support the
Tiles waterproof membrane at junctions between
Standard: To AS/ISO 13006. waterproofed and non-waterproofed areas.
Exposed edges Substrate Preparation
If available, provide purpose-made border tiles with General: Ensure substrates are as follows:
the exposed edge (whether round, square or - Clean and free of any deposit or finish which
cushion) glazed to match the tile face. may impair adhesion or location of tiles.
Accessories - If walls are plastered, remove loose sand.
If available, provide tile accessories such as round - Compatible with all components of the floor
edge ceramic tiles, cove tiles, step treads and system.
nosings to stairs, landings, and thresholds, skirtings, - If framed or discontinuous, support members are
in full lengths, without splicing.
sills, copings and bath vents, which match the
- If solid or continuous;
surrounding tiles, composition, colour and finish.
- Excessive projections are removed.
Adhesives
- Voids and hollows more than 10 mm are
Standard: To AS 2358 and AS ISO 13007.1.
filled with a cement/sand mix not stronger
PVA based adhesives: Do not use in wet areas or than the substrate nor weaker than the
externally. bedding.

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TILING
- Depressions less than 10 mm are filled with Backing rod bond breakers: Retain in position with
a latex modified cementitious product with continuous length of tape pressed firmly in place
feathering eliminated by scabbling the against the surfaces on each side of the rod.
edges. Sealants
- Fill cracks in substrates wider than 1.5 mm Requirement: Waterproof, flexible, mould-resistant
with a filler compatible with the membrane and compatible with host materials.
system. Preparation
External corners: Round or arris edges. See Substrate Preparation clause in MATERIALS
Absorbent substrates: If suction is excessive, control AND COMPONENTS sub-section.
it by dampening but avoid over-wetting and do not Installation
apply mortar bedding to substrates showing surface Floor wastes: Turn membrane down into the floor
moisture. waste drainage flanges, and adhere to form a
Dense concrete: If not sufficiently rough to provide a waterproof connection.
mechanical key, roughen by scabbling or the like to Hobs: Extend membrane over the hob and into the
remove 3 mm of the surface and expose the room at least 50 mm. For unenclosed showers
aggregate; then apply a bonding treatment. extend membrane at least 1500 mm into the room
measured from a point directly below the shower
14.3 INSPECTION
rose outlet on the wall.
Notice - Witness Point
External tiling: Provide a waterproof membrane
Witness Point: Give sufficient notice so that an
under external floor tiling, to balconies and over
inspection may be made at the following stages:
habitable rooms, which forms a drained tank suitable
- Completion of waterproof membrane.
for continuous immersion. Do not run under
- Initial or trial set out.
bounding walls.
14.4 SAMPLES Curing: Allow membrane to cure fully before tiling.
General
If required submit labelled samples of tiles, including 14.6 TILING
fittings, accessories, grout and sealants, illustrating Sequence
the range of variation in colour and finish. Fix wall tiles before floor tiles.
Cutting
14.5 WATERPROOFING WET AREAS Cut tiles neatly to fit around fixtures and fittings and
Standard at margins where necessary. Drill holes without
General: To AS 3740. damaging tile faces. Cut recesses for fittings such as
Membrane: To AS/NZS 4858. soap holders. Rub edges smooth without chipping.
Extent: To BCA 3.8.1.2. Laying
Membrane Return tiles into sills, reveals and openings. Butt up
Provide a proprietary (non acrylic) liquid applied or to returns, frames, fittings, and other finishes.
sheet membrane system for use in wet areas, Variations
shower recess bases and associated floors and wall Distribute variations in hue, colour, or pattern
to floor junctions which are to be tiled. uniformly, by mixing tiles or tile batches before
Proprietary Item: Bostik Dampfix 2. laying.
Bond breakers materials Protection
Requirement: Compatible with the flexibility class of Keep traffic off floors until the bedding has set and
the membrane to be used. attained its working strength.
Material: Purpose made bond breakers tapes and Setting out
closed cell foam backing rods or fillets of sealant. General: Set out tiles to give uniform joint widths
Bond breakers installation within the following limits:
Requirement: After the priming of surfaces, provide Floors:
bond breakers at all wall/floor, hob/wall junctions - Quarry tiles: 6 to 12 mm.
and at control joints where the membrane is bonded - Vitrified floor tiles: 3 to 5 mm.
to the substrate. - Dry pressed tiles: 3 mm.
Sealant fillet bond breakers: - Extruded tiles: 6 mm.
- Application: Form a triangular fillet or cove of Mounted mosaic tiling: To match mounting pattern.
sealant to internal corners within the period Stone tiles: 1.5 to 3 mm.
recommended by the membrane Internal ceramic tiling: 1.5 to 3 mm.
Walls:
manufacturer after the application of the
- Dry pressed tile: 1.5 mm.
primer.
- Extruded tile: 6 mm.
- Widths: 8 mm minimum to vertical corners. 10
Joint alignment: Set out tiling with joints accurately
– 12 mm to horizontal corners.
aligned in both directions and wall tiling joints level
and plumb.

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PAINTING
Joint position: Set out tiles from the centre of the Control joints
floor or wall to be tiled and if possible, ensure cut General: Provide control joints carried through the
tiles are a half tile or larger. tile and the bedding to AS 3958.1 clause 5.4.5, and
Fixtures: If possible, position tiles so that holes for as follows:
fixtures and other penetrations occur at the Floor location:
intersection of horizontal and vertical joints or in the - Over structural control joints.
centre of tiles. - To divide complex room plans into rectangles.
Falls and levels - Around the perimeter of the floor.
General: Grade floor tiling to even and correct falls - At junctions between different substrates.
generally, and to floor wastes and elsewhere as - To divide large tiled areas into bays.
required. Make level junctions with walls. If falls are - At abutments with the building structural frame
not required, lay level. and over supporting walls or beams where
Minimum fall generally: 1:100. Minimum fall in flexing of the substrate is anticipated.
shower areas: 1:60. Wall location:
Change of finish: Maintain finished floor level across - Over structural control joints.
changes of floor finish including carpet. - At junctions with different substrate materials
Preparation of tiles when the tiling is continuous.
Adhesive bedding: Fix tiles dry, do not soak. - At vertical corners in shower compartments.
Mortar bedding: Soak porous tiles in water for half - Depth of joint: Right through to the substrate.
an hour, then drain until the surface water has - Sealant width: 6 – 25 mm.
disappeared. - Depth of elastomeric sealant: One half the joint
Terracotta Tiles: Use pre-sealed tiles or apply a width, or 6 mm, whichever is the greater.
breathable sealer.
Floor finish dividers 14.7 OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Finish tiled floors at junctions with differing floor Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
finishes with a corrosion-resistant metal dividing strip section of Request for Tender document.
fixed to the substrate. If changes of floor finish occur 15 PAINTING
at doorways, make the junction directly below the
closed door. 15.1 GENERAL
Bedding Standards
General: Use bedding methods and materials which Follow the guidance given in AS/NZS 2311 and
are appropriate to the tile, the substrate, the AS/NZS 2312.
conditions of service, and which leave the tile firmly Site testing of protective coatings: To AS3894.10
and solidly bedded in the bedding material and and 3894.11 and 3894.12
adhered to the substrate. Form falls integral with the Powder Coating
substrate. Aluminium surfaces: To AS 3715.
Bath ventilation Steel or zinc coated surfaces: To AS 4506.
Ventilate the space below fully enclosed baths with ‘Wet Paint’ warning
at least 2 ventilating tiles. Place notices conspicuously and do not remove
Grouted joints them until the paint is dry.
General: Commence grouting as soon as practicable
after bedding has set. Clean out joints as necessary 15.2 MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS
before grouting. Low VOC Paints
Face grouting: Fill the joints solid and tool flush. Use low VOC emitting paints.
Clean off surplus grout. Wash down when the grout Premium Paints
has set. When the grout is dry, polish the surface Use only premium paints from approved
with a clean cloth. manufacturers.
Sealant joints Paint Manufacturer
General: Provide sealant joints filled with sealant Prior to placing orders provide a list showing the
and finished flush with the tile surface as follows: brand of the paint proposed for use and the trade
- Where tiling is cut around sanitary fixtures. names of the paint types referred to by generic type
- At corners of walls in showers. and APAS specification number in the painting
- Around fixtures interrupting the tile surface, for schedule.
example pipes, brackets, bolts and nibs. Spray Painting - Hold point.
- At junctions with elements such as window and Do not apply by spray without approval.
door frames and built-in cupboards. Combinations
Material: Anti-fungal modified silicone. Do not combine paints from different manufacturers
Proprietary Item: ABA Colourflex silicone sealant to in a paint system.
match the colour of the grout.

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FLOOR COVERINGS
Delivery Priming before fixing
Deliver paints to the site in the manufacturers’ Timber: Apply a first coat (two coats to end grain) to
labelled containers. Ensure containers are marked exposed roof trim, timber doors including tops and
with the APAS (Australian Paint Approvals Scheme) bottoms of doors, associated trims and glazing
specification number. beads before fixing in position.
Steel: Apply a priming coat of zinc-rich organic
15.3 INSPECTION binder to APAS - 2916.
Notice – Witness Point Repair of galvanizing
Witness Point; Give sufficient notice so that each of If galvanized or zinc-coated surfaces have been cut
the following stages may be inspected; or welded after galvanizing, prime the affected area
- Substrate immediately prior to the with a zinc-rich organic binder to APAS - 2916.
commencement of painting. Paint system description
- Prior to application of final coat. If a system is referred to only by its final coat (for
15.4 PAINTING example by the manufacturer’s brand name, the
Substrate Preparation APAS specification code or the generic name)
Unpainted surfaces: To AS/NZS 2311 Section 3. provide stains, primers, sealers and undercoats
Previously painted and in good condition: To which are suitable for the substrate and are
AS/NZS 2311 Clause 7.4 compatible with the finish coat and each other.
Previously painted and in poor condition: To AS/NZS
15.5 PAINTING / FINISHES SCHEDULES
2311 Clause 7.5 Refer to the PROJECT SPECIFIC
Steel with protective coatings: To AS/NZS 2312 REQUIREMENTS section of Request for Tender
Section 10 and to AS 1627.1. document for painting and finishes schedules.
This includes cleaning down with sugar soap,
treatment of mould growth, rubbing back existing 15.6 OTHER REQUIREMENTS
painted surfaces with abrasive paper and patching Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
and priming of damaged surface. section of Request for Tender document.
Order of work Refer to Referenced document paint schedule
Complete clear timber finishes before commencing
opaque paint finishes in the same area.
Protection
Before painting, clean the area and protect it against
dust entry. Use drop sheets and masking to protect
finished surfaces or other surfaces at risk of damage
during painting.
Remove door furniture, switch plates, light fittings
and other fixtures before starting to paint, and refix
in position on completion of painting.
Restoration
Clean off marks, paint spots and stains progressively
and restore damaged surfaces to their original
condition. Touch up damaged decorative paintwork
or misses with the paint batch used in the original
application.
Fillers 16 FLOOR COVERINGS
Provide filler tinted to match the substrate if the
finish is transparent. 16.1 GENERAL
Paint application Cross reference
Apply the first coat immediately after substrate Refer to the Painting section for finishing of sanded
preparation and before contamination of the timber floors.
substrate can occur. Ensure each coat of paint or Refer to the Concrete section. Ensure adhesives
clear finish is uniform in colour, gloss, thickness and used for vinyl floor finishes are compatible with
texture, and free of runs, sags, blisters, or other additives or coatings to concrete floor.
discontinuities. Approved Fixers
Number of coats Have the floor coverings and accessories installed
Apply additional coats if necessary at no extra cost by experienced fixers approved by the floor covering
to achieve the required total film thickness and supplier.
satisfactory opacity.

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16.2 INSPECTION 16.5 LAYING CARPET

Notice - Witness Point Standard: To AS/NZS 2455.1.
Witness Point: Give sufficient notice so that Setting out
inspection may be made of the prepared substrate General: Lay the carpet in continuous lengths
or underlay. without cross joins in the body of the area. Make
unavoidable cross joins at doorways under the
16.3 MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS closed door.
Hardboard underlay Joints in underlay: Ensure joints in underlay do not
Standard: To AS/NZS 1859.4, standard hardboard coincide with carpet joints. Do not carry underlay
Type RD, manufactured as flooring underlay. over carpet grippers or edge strips.
Thickness: 5.5 mm. Seaming methods
Carpet underlay Woven carpet: Machine or hand sew.
Needled underfelt: Provide a felt composed of 60% Tufted carpet: Provide hot-melt adhesive tapes.
animal fibre and 40% jute, reinforced with Fixing
polypropylene scrim with a minimum mass of 50 Gripper strip: To AS/NZS 2455.1 Clause 3.5.
2
g/m , or hessian fabric with a minimum mass of 150 Provide preformed gripper strip and tackless edge
2
g/m . strip. Space fixings at 150 mm maximum centres.
Synthetic Foam underlay: Provide high density Direct stick method: To AS/NZS 2455.1 Clause 3.6.
synthetic latex flat cushion foam sandwiched Use low VOC adhesives.
between reinforced carrier fabric. Immediately after laying, and again one hour later,
Rubber underlay: Provide a heavy-duty natural roll the carpet from the centre diagonally towards
rubber, waffle pattern, with a backing of reinforcing each edge using a multi-wheeled roller. Do not roll
fabric, either hessian, spun nylon, or polyester. foam-backed carpet.
Hot-melt adhesive tape Edge strip
Provide a glass fibre and cotton thermoplastic Provide a proprietary aluminium edge strip with a
adhesive coated tape 60 mm wide on a 90 mm wide PVC insert at exposed edges of the carpet. If edge
metal foil base and backed with silicon-coated strips occur at doorways, make the junction
release paper. underneath the closed door.
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Proprietary Item: Roberts multi-purpose aluminium
section of Request for Tender document. trim section.
Clearance
16.4 SUBSTRATE
Doors: Trim doors as required to clear the finished
Substrate preparation
carpet by 3 mm and reseal the underside.
Prepare the substrate including the following:
- Stripping and cleaning: Remove deleterious 16.6 LAYING RESILIENT FINISHES
and loose material, including existing floor Standard: To AS 1884.
coverings and any surface treatment which Sheet set out
could adversely affect adhesion. Set out sheets to give the minimum number of joints.
- Repairs: Make good to the surface finish as Position joints away from areas of high stress. Run
necessary. Fill depressions with a suitable filler,
sheet joints parallel with the long sides of floor
and remove high spots and projections. If
areas.
necessary lay a steel-trowelled underlay to
Tile set out
concrete substrate.
Set out tiles from the centre of the area. Match
- Fixtures and fittings: Remove door stops and
other fixtures, and refix in position undamaged edges and align patterns. Arrange the cut tiles so
on completion of the installation. that variation in appearance is minimised.
- Basic sanding: Produce an even plane sanded Wherever possible cut tiles at margins only, to give a
surface on strip flooring to be covered. Lightly cut dimension of at least 100 mm x full tile width.
sand the junctions of sheet flooring. Adhesives
Moisture Content Use low VOC adhesives as recommended by the
General: Do not commence the installation of manufacturer for the particular application.
flooring unless the moisture content of the concrete Joints
substrate has been tested to the following: Heat welding: After fixing, groove the seams with a
- Carpet: AS/NZS 2455.1 Appendix B and values grooving tool and weld the joints with matching filler
in clause 2.4.2 (c) have been obtained. rod and hot air welding gun. When the weld rod has
- Resilient finishes: AS 1884 Appendix A and the cooled, trim off flush.
values in clause A 3.1.3 have been obtained. Chemical welding: Apply seaming compound
If necessary provide artificial means for drying out 100mm wide to the substrate centrally under the
the substrate before installation. seam. Roll the finish in two directions until the
compound is forced up into the joint. Clean off flush
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PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE
Junctions 17.3 INSPECTION
Scribe neatly up to returns, edges, fixtures and Notice: Give sufficient notice so that inspection may
fittings. Finish flush with adjoining surfaces. be made of work ready for testing. Include
Vinyl Skirting inspection for, plumbing, drainage and gas
Moulded black PVC feather edge skirting section, instructions.
100 mm high. Scribe as necessary, mitre corners
and fix to walls with low VOC contact adhesive. 17.4 TEST
Protection Hydrostatic tests – Hold Point
Keep traffic off floors until bonding has set but not Hold Point: Waterpipes: Test to AS/NZS 3500.1,
before 24 hours after laying. Do not allow water in Section 16.
contact with the finish for 7 days. Hold Point: Sanitary Pipes: test to AS/NZS 3500.2,
Finishing Section 13.
Finish in accordance with the manufacturers written Preparation for testing
instructions. Seal off items of equipment not designed to
Cleaning withstand the test pressure. Securely anchor pipes
General: Clean the finished surface. Buff and polish and fittings in position to prevent movement during
before the date for practical completion, mop and the tests.
leave the finished surface clean and undamaged on Cure solvent cement joins for at least 24 hours
completion. before testing.
Testing
16.7 OTHER REQUIREMENTS Check pipe joints, valve seats, tap washers,
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS strainers and other elements for leaks. Repair or
section of Request for Tender document. replace if damaged, and retest.
17.5 CONTRACTOR’S SUBMISSIONS

Work-as-executed drawings
Submit drawings showing the ‘as installed’ locations
of pipes, fittings, tanks, water heaters, control valves
and accessories. Show the depth of underground
pipework.
Connections
Excavate to locate and expose the connection points
and connect to the authorities’ mains. On
completion, backfill and compact the excavation and
17 PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE reinstate surfaces and elements which have been
disturbed such as roads, pavements, kerbs,
17.1 GENERAL footpaths and nature strips.
Cross references Local authorities
Refer to the following sections: If the authority elects to perform or supply part of the
- SITE PREPARATION, for service trenches. works, make arrangements and pay and bear the
- ROOFING, for roof plumbing. fees payable for the work.
- TILING, for waterproofing of wet areas.
- PAINTING, for priming steel or iron before 17.6 MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS
installation and exposed piping required to be Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
painted. section of Request for Tender document.
Standards Refer Reference document Tapware Schedule
Plumbing and drainage products: To SAA MP52, the Water supply pipes
Plumbing Code of Australia, the AS/NZS 3500 Copper pipe: To AS 1432, Type B. Jointing
series and the ATS 5200 series. methods: Use capillary fittings, compression fittings,
Installation: To AS/NZS 3500.5. silver brazed slip joints or screwed joints.
Galvanized steel pipe: To AS 1074, with screwed
17.2 NOTICE joints.
Commencement – Hold Point Wall thickness: Heavy for sizes up to and including
Hold Point: Do not commence work until a copy of DN 80, medium for sizes above DN 80. Generally:
the approved plumbing plans has been lodged with Use copper pipes.
the Building Certifier. Supply one copy of the Corrosive water areas: Use class 16 Polybutylene
approved Drawings to the Superintendent before pipes to AS/NZS 2642.2 and where exposed, use
commencing work on site. 316 stainless steel pipes.
Finishes
Finish exposed piping, including fittings and
supports as follows:
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- Internal locations such as toilet and kitchen 17.8 STORMWATER

areas: Chrome plate copper piping to AS 1192 Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Service condition 2, bright. section of Request for Tender document.
- Externally: Paint. Standard
- Concealed but accessible spaces (including General: To AS/NZS 3500.3 or AS/NZS 3500.5.
cupboards and non-habitable enclosed Cleaning
spaces): Leave unpainted except for required During construction, use temporary covers to
identification marking. Prime steel piping and openings and keep the system free of debris. On
iron fittings. completion clean and flush the system.
Valves Pipelaying
Finish valves to match connected piping. Lay pipelines with the spigot ends in the direction of
Tapware and Fixtures flow.
Provide sanitary fixtures and tapware as scheduled Downpipe connections
or shown on the drawings. Turn up drain branch pipelines to finish 50 mm
Toilet Cisterns above finished ground or pavement level.
Provide toilet cisterns complying with a minimum Subsoil drains
4A water efficiency rating. Connection: Connect subsoil drains to the
Refer Reference document Tapware Schedule stormwater drainage system.
Trench width: Minimum 450 mm.
Trench floor: Grade the trench floor evenly to the
General
gradient of the pipeline. If the trench floor is rock,
Install piping in straight lines and to uniform
correct any irregularities with compacted bedding
grades. Arrange and support the piping so that it
material.
remains free from vibration and water hammer,
Subsoil drains: Provide proprietary perforated plastic
whilst permitting thermal movement. Keep the
pipe.
number of joints to a minimum. Prevent direct
Filter fabric: Provide a non woven polymeric fabric
contact between incompatible metals.
formed from a plastic yarn containing stabilisers or
Concealment
If practicable, conceal piping and fittings requiring inhibitors to make the filaments resistant to
maintenance or servicing so that they are accessible deterioration due to ultraviolet light.
within non-habitable enclosed spaces such as roof Filter sock: Provide a non woven polyester
spaces, subfloor spaces and ducts. Keep pipeline in permeable sock capable of retaining particles of
subfloor spaces at least 150 mm above ground and 0.25 mm size. Securely fit or join the sock at each
ensure access can be provided throughout for joint.
inspection. Provide at least 25 mm clearance Backfilling: Backfill with 20 mm nominal size washed
between adjacent pipelines (measured from the screenings, to the following depths:
piping insulation where applicable). - To the underside of the bases of overlying
structures such as pavements, slabs and
Embedded pipes: Do not embed pipes that operate
channels.
under pressure in concrete or surfacing material.
- To within 75 mm of the finished surface of
Building penetrations
unpaved or landscaped areas.
If piping passes through building elements provide Stormwater Pits
purpose-made metal or plastic sleeves formed from Cover levels: Locate the top of covers or gratings,
pipe sections. Prime steel or iron before installation. including frames as follows:
Pipe supports - In paved areas: Flush with the paving surface.
Materials: The same as the piping, or galvanized or - In landscaped areas: 25 mm above finished
non-ferrous metals, with bonded PVC or glass fibre surface.
woven tape sleeves where needed to separate - Gratings taking surface water runoff: Set to
dissimilar metals. receive the runoff without ponding.
Cover plates
Where exposed piping emerges from wall, floor or 17.9 WASTEWATER
ceiling finishes, provide cover plates of non-ferrous Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
metal, finished to match the piping, or of stainless section of Request for Tender document.
steel. General
Connections to Network Utility Operator Mains Standard: To AS/NZS 3500.2 or AS/NZS 3500.5.
General: Excavate to locate and expose the Materials: UPVC drainage pipes, type DWV.
connection points and connect to the Network Waterless composting toilets: To AS/NZS 1546.2
Utility Operator mains. On completion, backfill and On site domestic wastewater treatment units: To
compact the excavation and reinstate surfaces and AS/NZS 1546.3.
elements which have been disturbed such as roads,
pavements, kerbs, footpaths and nature strips.

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Cleaning Isolating valves

During construction, use temporary covers to Provide isolation valves to water heaters.
openings and keep the system free of debris. On Cleaning
completion clean and flush the system. On completion, flush the pipelines using water and
Septic tanks leave them clean.
Precast concrete or glass fibre reinforced plastic Rainwater Tanks
septic tank: To AS/NZS 1546.1. Standards
Effluent disposal: To AS/NZS 1547 and the Metal tanks and rainwater goods: To AS/NZS
requirements of the Environmental Health Branch of 2179.1
the Department of Health and Community Services. Design and Installation: To the recommendations of
Vent pipes SAA HB 230.
Staying to roof: Do not penetrate the roof covering, Polyethylene Tanks: To AS/NZS 4766
fix the stays at roofing screws. General: Provide structurally sound and watertight
Terminations: Provide bird-proof vent cowls made of tanks.
the same material and colour as the vent pipe. Openings: Designed to resist human load bearing
forces and to prevent the inappropriate entry of
17.10 FRESH WATER humans, animals, insects surface water, ground
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS water and rubbish.
section of Request for Tender document. Accessories: Provide the accessories needed to
Standards complete the installation, including inlet and outlet
General: To AS/NZS 3500.1 and AS/NZS 3500.5. connections, and flywire screened overflow and
Tap positions access opening.
Locate hot tap to the left of, or above, the cold water Access opening: Provide a vermin proof, child proof
tap. access opening above the high water level and
Accessories cover with either a strainer or a lid fixed securely to
Provide the accessories and fittings necessary for the tank.
the proper functioning of the plumbing systems, Accessories: Include the following:
including taps, valves, outlets, pressure and - Floating outlet to draw water from the upper
temperature control devices, strainers, gauges and part of the tank.
pumps. - Tight fitting lids or screens with ≤ 1 mm mesh at
Water Heaters all openings.
Electric water heaters: To AS/NZS 4692.1 - Flap valves at every opening to the tank.
Energy performance: To AS/NZS 4692.2 - Calmed inlet to the tank to prevent stirring
sediment.
Gas hot water heaters: To AS 4552
- Overflow siphon to skim surface contaminants.
Oil fired heaters: To AS 1691.
Accessory materials: Select from:
Solid fuel heaters: To AS/NZS 2918.
- Ultraviolet light resistant plastic.
Heater installation
- Corrosion resistant metal. Do not use copper or
Location: Locate water heaters where they can be copper alloys with metallic coated steel tanks.
maintained or replaced without damaging adjacent - The same material as the tank.
structures, fixtures or finishes. Warranty
Solar water heater - Requirement: Provide a manufacturer’s
Design and construction: To AS/NZS 2712. warranty on the tanks.
Use a proprietary automatic water heater comprising
solar collector and storage container, with 17.11 FIRE HOSE REELS
supplementary heating unit, including the Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
connections, controls and fittings necessary for the section of Request for Tender document.
proper functioning of the system. Standard: To AS/NZS 1221.
2
Manufacturer: Solahart 302 litre with 4 m solar Reel Type: Reel drum mounting bracket,
2
collectors for houses and 180 litre with 2 m solar independent of the supply pipe.
collectors for units. Use D models in corrosive Hose: 36 m hose with metal nozzle for jet and spray.
water areas. Installation: To AS 2441. Provide swing out arms
Electric Water Heater where necessary.
Provide and electric water heater wall mounted in
the position shown on the drawings or as directed. 17.12 GAS
Proprietary Item: Hardies Dux 50 litre. Model Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
HDE50V. section of Request for Tender document.
Temperature Standard
Maximum temperature at ablution outlets: 50 C.
O General: To AS/NZS 5601.1 and AS/NZS 1596.
Maximum temperature at kitchen sinks and laundry
O
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ELETRICAL INSTALLATIONS
Installation 18 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
Install pipework in straight lines and uniform grades.
Keep the number of joints to a minimum. Prevent 18.1 GENERAL
direct contact between incompatible metals. Conceal Cross reference
pipes where possible. Refer to the SITE PREPARATION section for
Accessories: Provide the accessories and fittings, service trenches.
necessary for the proper functioning of the gas Standards
system. All switches, isolators and socket outlets in non-
Buried pipes domestic installations to have circuit number and
Warning tape: During backfilling, lay plastic warning phase identification.
tape above and for the full length of buried gas Design and access for mobility: To AS 1428.1.
pipes. Pressure test pipes to AS/NZS 5601.1 before Electrical installations generally: To AS/NZS 3000
any pipes are buried, concealed or built in. unless otherwise documented.
Type: Minimum 100 mm wide, with “GAS PIPE Domestic electrical installations: To AS 3006.
UNDER” marked continuously. Selection of Cables: To AS/NZS 3008.1.1
Certificate of appliance - Hold Point: Submit a Design: To SAA HB 301
certificate from the manufacturer stating that the Minimum energy performance standards:
appliance meets with AGA/ALPGA approval for To AS/NZS 4782.2 and AS/NZS 4783.2.
operation with the type of gas to be used. Regulations
Isolation Solenoid Comply with the following:
If a Fire Indicator Panel or other fire alarm system is - PowerWater Regulations
installed, provide a fire alarm activated isolation - NTWorkSafe requirements
solenoid to the gas supply line, close to the supply - WHS Regulations
point. Refer to Fire Contractor’s Guide Book - The BCA.
Electrical- available from Northern Territory Fire - DoI, Safety and Technical Regulations
Alarm System Transmission (NTFAST) - The N.T. Electricity Reform Act.
Gas bottles Materials & Components
Provide 2 x 45 kg gas cylinders with a manual Luminaires: To AS/NZS 60598.1. Circuit breakers:
change over valve. Locate where shown on the To AS 60947.2.
drawings or as directed on a concrete pad. Low voltage switchgear and control gear: To AS
Provide a lockable ventilated enclosure if gas bottles 60947.1.
are installed in a public location. Switchboards: To AS/NZS 3439.1 or AS/NZS 3439.3
Appliances as appropriate.
Gas water heaters: To AS 4552. Domestic electricity meter enclosures: To AS 6002
Gas space heating appliances: To AS 4553. and PowerWater requirements.
Pressure Test Pressure test pipes to AS/NZS Cables: To AS/NZS 3008.1.1.
5601.1 before any appliances are connected and 18.2 INSPECTION
before commissioning any part of the installation. Notice - Witness Point
Commissioning Witness Point: Give sufficient notice so that
On completion of installation and testing, turn on inspection may be made of trench excavations and
isolating and control valves and purge and charge underground or concealed conduits or cables before
the installation. covering.
Compliance plate - Hold Point
Hold Point: Install a compliance plate and provide a 18.3 INSTALLATION GENERALLY
certificate of approval prior to practical completion. Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
17.13 OTHER REQUIREMENTS Wiring: Conceal cables and conduits, including
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS underground cable or conduit entering the building,
section of Request for Tender document. in a manner that will allow wiring replacement
without structural work or the removal of cladding or
lining. Do not penetrate damp-proof courses.
Electrical accessories: Install flush mounted
accessories in wall boxes, if required, in masonry
and in mounting brackets in stud walls.
Fixed appliances: Provide connections with socket
outlet and flush blank plate for fixed and stationary
appliances.
Earth all slab fabric.

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LANDSCAPE
18.4 CONSUMER MAINS & METERING Power: Connect to the nearest light circuit or where
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS the number of detectors is 4 or more connect to a
section of Request for Tender document. dedicated final sub circuit.
General: Provide a consumer main and connect to Connection: Inter connect detectors so as to raise
the main service. the alarm in all areas in the event of one detector
Meter Box: Provide a metal meter box with a hinged being activated.
lid and arrange for the kWh meter to be installed by Installation: To AS 1670.6.
PowerWater. Emergency lighting
Standard: To AS 6002 and PowerWater Provide emergency lighting and exit signs in
requirements. accordance with the BCA and to AS 2293.1.
Intruder Alarm System
18.5 DISTRIBUTION BOARD Provide an intruder alarm system.
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Standard: To AS/NZS 2201.1.
General: Provide control switchgear, circuit breakers 18.7 APPLIANCES
and residual current devices (RCD’s) on a wall Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
mounted distribution board enclosed in a case with a section of Request for Tender document.
hinged door. Wiring: For permanently connected appliances,
Housing: Install a distribution board with a minimum including appliances the provision of which is
of 4 spare poles. specified in other Sections, provide a standard wall
Circuit Breakers: DIN rail mounted. 6kA minimum box, if required, or a wall bracket in stud framed
fault current rating. Size circuit breakers to the structures, with either a flush blank plate or isolating
calculated fault current at the site. Provide combined switch, angle take off terminator, and approximately
circuit breakers and residual current devices on 900 mm of flexible PVC conduit terminated at the
each circuit requiring RCD protection. appliance and supported in accessible locations.
Leave documents and instructions on how to use the
RCD’s with the Superintendent or in the building for 18.8 TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING
use by the building occupiers. Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
18.6 ACCESSORIES Pre Wiring: Have pre-wiring of telephone, data, TV
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS and telecommunications services carried out before
section of Request for Tender document the installation of linings, paving and landscaping.
Refer to Fire Contractor’s Guide Book Electrical- General
available from Northern Territory Fire Alarm System Provide a complete operational telecommunications
Transmission (NTFAST) for Fire Detection cabling system, tested and commissioned in
Equipment. conformance with;
Socket outlets and light switches - AS/NZS 3080,
Proprietary Item: Use Clipsal 2000 series or HPM - AS/ACIF S009, SAA HB 29 and as appropriate
Excel. For Public Housing or institutional buildings SAA HB 252 and the
use single piece face plates and positively locked in - NBN Co. Limited - Installation Pit and Conduit
switches. Infrastructure-Guidelines for Developers
Mounting heights - Requirements of NT Government ICT Standard
Light Switches and Fan Controllers: Generally 1000 Data and Voice Cabling - Specifications and
above finished floor level (AFL). Socket Outlets: Guidelines"
Generally 300 AFL or 200 above bench surface. - Requirements of the Australian
Ceiling Fans Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)
Mounting Height: 2300 mm minimum. - Ensure systems comply with special client
Fixing: fix to 75 x 50 hardwood trimmers securely needs i.e. Police, Fire, Ambulance and
fixed between truss bottom chords. On sloping Emergency services
ceilings provide a hardwood mounting block to give - Ensure telecommunications connections are
a horizontal fixing. ordered at a time which takes into account lead
Controls: 5 speed or electronic generally mounted times for service supply. Determine client
adjacent to light switches and in view of the fan. requirements and communicate these
Smoke detection requirements to service provider.
Provide smoke detectors to the requirements of the TELECOMMUNICATIONS OUTLETS
BCA and refer to Fire Contractor’s Guide Book Installation
Electrical- available from Northern Territory Fire Mounting: Flush mount.
Alarm System Transmission (NTFAST) Style, material and colour of plates: To match
Standard: To AS 3786. adjacent power and switch plates.

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LANDSCAPE
Horizontal cabling termination: Terminate Category Distributor: Provide an earth bar within each
6 cabling to the rear of the outlet modular jack with distributor and connect to local CET in conformance
insulation displacement connections forming a gas with SAA HB 29
tight joint. Arrange cable pairs at each jack Interconnections: Verify that there are no
conforming to AS/NZS 3080 Fig 13a. interconnections between the lighting protective
Outlets: Provide RJ45 8 way modular jacks except earthing system and the telecommunications
where documented otherwise. Provide for up to earthing system.
three modular voice or data outlets on each CABLE MANAGEMENT
faceplate with three spaces for identification inserts. General: Before Practical completion submit log
Pinouts: T568A to AS/NZS 3080. books for each distribution frame with the details of
The pinouts vary with the application. Determine cable terminations and provisions for recording
required pinouts before making cable terminations. cable, line and jumper information.
CABLES INSTALLATION Record book: Provide a record book at each cross
General: To manufacturers recommendations. connect.
Crossover: Install cables neatly and without Records in pencil: Complete the records in pencil for
crossovers between cables. each termination and jumper, providing origin and
Loom size: Loom cables into groups not exceeding destination and type of service.
50 cables, and hold looms in place using re-usable Location: Secure log books in each distribution
cable ties at least 20 mm wide. Do not exert frame records holder.
compressive force on the cables when installing Identification and labelling, and record
cable straps. documentation: To AS/NZS 3085.1.
External TELEPHONES IN BUILDINGS
Standard: Water penetration resistance to IEC Wire and terminate telephone outlet to a Telstra lead
60794-1-2. in box on external wall and provide a conduit and
Cable Separation draw wire to the property boundary. Liaise with the
For safety: To AS/ACIF S009, and by at least service provider for location of termination box.
150mm. Arrange with the service provider for the installation
Electromagnetic interference (EMI): To SAA HB 29. of the incoming service line, cabling etc., as supplied
Fluorescent luminaires: Maintain a clearance of by the service provider.
>300mm Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Low voltage cables: Separate telecommunications section of Request for Tender document for
cables not enclosed in conduits or ducts from low requirements for connection to Telstra network.
voltage services by at least 150 mm.
Electromagnetic interference (EMI): Provide 18.9 TELEVISION
clearance to minimise the effect of EMI where Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
communications cables are installed parallel and section of Request for Tender document.
adjacent to power cables carrying loads in excess of Standards
200 A. Electromagnetic compatibility: To AS/NZS 1367
External cables: To ACIF S009, and by at least section 3
150mm. Bending radius: Conform to the manufacturer’s
Fly Leads recommendations minimum bending radius for the
Quantity: Provide fly leads to 50% of outlets size of cable.
installed. General
Patch Cords Provide an analogue and digital television
Type: Stranded distribution system to AS/NZS 1367 and conforming
Length: 900mm to the recommendations of Digital Broadcasting
Quantity: 100% of outlets installed. Australia.
Termination: Registered Jacks. Capacity: Provide the distribution system with the
EARTHING SYSTEM installed capacity to accommodate 30% additional
General outlets.
Standard: To AS/ACIF S009 and SAA HB 29. Antennas: Provide and locate antennas to receive all
Communications earth system locally available free-to-air television stations
Communication earth system (CES): Provide a suitable for satellite or cable network operators’
communications earth terminal (CET) adjacent to services. Provide a coaxial cabling system. Conduits
each electrical switchboard. Connect the CET to the for future cabling: > 25 mm diameter with
local protective earth (PE) system at the drawstrings.
switchboard. Signal sources
Free – to - air (FTA) antennae system: provide FTA
antennae system terminating at the premises
cabling interface.

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MECHANICAL INSTALLATIONS
Network operator: Provide for the connection of the
network operator’s system terminating at the
premises cabling interface as documented.
Local signal source: Provide television input sockets
at the premises cabling head-end for the distribution
of in-house television channels on separate
channels network.
Service entry
General: Provide service entry facility to suit signal
sources, head end equipment and distribution
systems. Location: As documented
Head end equipment
General: Provide head end equipment to suit signal \
sources, distribution systems and documented
systems. 19 MECHANICAL INSTALLATIONS
Surge protection devices (SPD)
General: Provide surge protection devices to protect 19.1 GENERAL
final equipment in racks and cabinets. Cross references
Distribution system Refer to the following sections:
General: Provide a cabling distribution network form - General requirements: for compliance with
the head end equipment to each network distribution manufacturers’ instructions.
tap. - Electrical installations: For electrical
FTA distribution taps: Provide FTA distribution taps requirements.
Network distribution taps: For systems designed for Standards
more than one network operator provide individual Non ducted air conditioners: To AS/NZS 3823.1.1.
distribution taps for each network operator. Ducted air conditioners: To AS/NZS 3823.1.2.
Co-locate the taps with FTA taps in groups to Evaporative air coolers: To AS 2913.
facilitate selected connection or changes to outlet
19.2 AIR CONDITIONERS
feeders.
Location: As documented
Outlets: Connect the TV antennae to outlet plates
Efficiency Rating: To the requirements of Minimum
where shown on the drawing
Energy Performance Standards (MEPS).
Testing - Witness Point
Split Systems - Installation
Witness Point: Test the complete television and
Split system air conditioners of less than 18kW
audio system and provide the superintendent with a
capacity.
certificate showing test results and certifying
Refrigerant Lines: Use refrigeration grade copper
compliance.
tube and install with low rated K value closed cell
18.10 COMMISSIONING insulation, glued and taped to maintain a vapour
Requirement: On completion clean faceplates, barrier and sealed at both ends. Where pipes run
luminaire reflectors and diffusers, and the like, through ceiling or wall cavities, insulate with a
replace faulty lamps, reinstate ground surfaces and minimum of 19mm Bradflex. Support pipe runs to
finishes disturbed by trenching, and hand over the minimize the compression of insulation.
completed installation in working order. Refrigerant Type: Use R410A or R407C. Do not use
Testing: Carry out mandatory inspection and testing R22 which is being phased out for new equipment.
in accordance with AS/NZS 3000, Section 8. Leakage Testing: Comply with AS/NZS 1677.2 and
Contractor’s Submissions: Prior to practical the recommendations of SAA HB 40.1 and SAA HB
completion submit a copy of the test results and 40.2
the Electrical Certificate of Compliance to the Dryness testing: Test each refrigerant system for
Superintendent. dryness by evacuating the whole system when the
O
ambient temperature is over 16 C to maximum 25
18.11 OTHER REQUIREMENTS Pa absolute pressure and measuring the pressure
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS rise with the vacuum pump isolated from the system.
section of Request for Tender document. Maximum allowable absolute pressure rise after
minimum 4 hours is 15 Pa.
Room Air Conditioners
Installation: Seal and weatherproof window and wall
apertures.

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19.3 INSTALLATION GENERALLY considered to be part of the ductwork and must
Location: Locate units where shown on the drawings comply with AS 4254.2
or as directed by the Superintendent. Generally Material: Zinc coated steel sheet to AS 1397/G2
install condensing units on concrete plinths at Z275.
ground level or mount on concrete block walls. Provide suitable grilles at intakes and outlets.
Position condensing units so as not to cause an Filters: Provide filters for fresh air supply to AS
obstruction or hazard. Do not mount on roofs or 1324.1 G2, Type 1, Class A.
bracket off framed walls without prior approval. Circular Flexible Ductwork
Installation: Bolt units down to manufacturer’s Fabrication: To AS 4254.1
recommendations using anti vibration mounts. Installation: Fix without restriction to airflow using
Mount units in such a way as to prevent vibration straps to prevent sagging.
and reduce operational noise to an acceptable dB
level. Install refrigeration piping and electrical wiring 19.7 LEAKAGE TESTING
neatly. Standard
Clearance: Provide minimum recommended Leakage testing methods: Select from the following:
clearance around units for correct condenser air flow - SMACNA HVAC Air Duct Leakage Manual.
and maintenance requirements. - The Heating and Ventilating Contractors’
Association publication DW/143-A Practical
Insulation: Protect pipework insulation against ultra-
Guide to Ductwork Leakage Testing.
violet light and mechanical damage by fitting folded
- Maximum leakage rate under test: To AS
Colorbond metal or proprietary uPVC covers.
4254.2.
Cyclone Fixings: Fix all external plant to resist
cyclonic winds in accordance with the N.T. Building 19.8 FANS
Act. Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Electrical: Hardwire split systems from isolating section of Request for Tender document.
switches adjacent to the outdoor units, with control General
wiring to the indoor units. Connect RACs to adjacent Provide fans which have quiet operation with
power outlet with a three pin plug and flexible cord. acceptable dB levels, deliver the required air
quantity against the resistance of the system as
19.4 CONDENSATE DRAINS installed and have maximum static efficiency at the
Install condensate drains in accordance with the required duty.
N.T. Plumbing code, AS/NZS 1477, AS 2032 and Installation: Install fans so as to isolate vibration and
AS/NZS 3666.1.and Plumbing code of Australia to allow access for maintenance.
Minimum size: 20 mm or increase to the size of the
unit discharge line. Where more than one unit is 19.9 COMMISSIONING
connected to a common drain, increase the drain Test, commission and maintain the specified
size to meet the capacity. Connect to the nearest mechanical services, including all inferred and
floor waste, stormwater drain or to a soaker drain. obvious work required to complete the works.
Insulate drains within the building envelope to
eliminate sweating. 19.10 CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE
Provide an air break and tundish on condensate Commence any corrective maintenance within 4
lines close to the connection to the soaker drain or hours of verbal advice from the Superintendent
stormwater line. during the defects liability period. Report on the
Soakage Pit: 50 Dia. uPVC pipe 2 m long with 2 m progress and advise the Superintendent if any
of slotted uPVC pipe at end graded away from delays are foreseen.
building in 600 deep trench. Surround slotted pipe
19.11 SERVICING
with 100 mm cover of 13 mm aggregate.
During the defects liability period, provide servicing
Drawing: Refer to detail 2 on standard housing
to mechanical units in accordance with the
drawing B08 - 7278.
manufacturer’s instructions.
19.5 FRESH AIR
Provide fresh air supply through the air conditioning
unit to air conditioned spaces in accordance with AS
1668.2.
19.6 DUCTWORK
Standard
Flexible duct: To AS 4254.1.
Rigid ductwork: To AS 4254.2.
Requirement: Provide ductwork for fresh air supply
or exhaust air as required. Fan coil units are

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FENCES
Steel panel fencing
20 FENCES
Ensure bottom rails have drain holes and are at
least 50 mm clear of the ground or mowing strip.
20.1 GENERAL
Mowing strips
Cross reference
Where required provide a 200 mm wide x 75 mm
deep concrete mowing strip under the centreline of
- BLOCK CONSTRUCTION for block fences and
the fence to finish 20 mm above finished ground
walls.
- PAVING for Log Barriers. level.
20.2 MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS section of Request for Tender document.
Galvanizing
Galvanize mild steel components as follows: 20.4 GATES
- Threaded fasteners: To AS 1214. General
- Other components: To AS/NZS 4680 Construction: Construct gates to match the fencing
Steel Tubes and in the locations shown on drawings or as
Standard: To AS/NZS 1163 grade C350LO or to AS directed.
1074. Hardware: Provide the following:
Wire - Drop bolt and ferrule to each leaf of double
Chainwire, cablewire, tiewire or barbed wire: To AS gates.
2423. - Latch to one leaf of double gates.
Concrete - Provision for locking by padlock.
Standard: To AS 1379 Grade N25. - Hinges; select to ensure smooth operation and
Metal Components to facilitate adjustment to correct future
Self-drilling screws: To AS 3566 corrosion resistance sagging.
class 3. Hand access: Provide openings to give access from
Steel framing: Zinc-coated or aluminium/zinc alloy outside to reach locking provision.
coated steel to AS 1397/Z450 or AZ150. 20.5 FENCE TYPES
Steel sheeting: Prepainted to AS/NZS 2728. Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
20.3 CONSTRUCTION GENERALLY section of Request for Tender document.
Clearing Domestic fences
Clear vegetation, except for trees and shrubs to be Street Frontage: 760 mm high galvanized posts and
retained, within 1 m of the fence alignment. Grub out rails with chainwire in accordance with standard
the stumps and roots of removed trees or shrubs drawing CS 1304-2.
and trim the grass to ground level, but do not Other Boundaries: 760 mm high galvanized posts
remove the topsoil. and pigwire in accordance with standard drawing CS
Boundaries 1304-2.
Confirm property boundaries by survey before Security fences
commencement of works. 1830 mm high chainwire supported on 4 mm
Set-out galvanized wire cables and posts, complete with
Set-out the fence lines and mark the positions of offset 3 strand barbed wire at the top constructed
gates, posts and bracing panels. and installed in accordance with standard drawing
Excavation CS 1303-1.
Excavate footings so that they have vertical sides Remote Community Fences
and a firm base. 1500 mm high chainwire with knuckled selvedges
Minimum footing size supported on 3 strands of 2 x 4 mm galvanized
Refer to the standard drawing for the required fence. twisted wire and galvanized steel posts set in
Line and level concrete footings in accordance with standard
Erect posts vertically. Set heights to follow the drawing B93-1168-D.
contours of the natural ground. Swimming pool fences
Earth footings Standard panels of 16 dia. tube roll top fencing 2400
Place 100 mm of gravel in the footing base and long x 1250 high welded to 32 x 32 x 1.6 rails and
backfill with earth around posts, compacting firmly by fixed with proprietary fittings to 65 x 65 x 2.5 mm
hand or machine in 150 mm layers. SHS posts, including caps. Gate posts 76 x 76 x 3.2
Concrete footings mm SHS.
Place mass concrete around posts and finish with a Concrete Footings: 250 dia. x 600 deep for posts
weathering top falling 25 mm from the post to and 300 dia. x 700 deep for gateposts.
ground level. Finish: Hot dipped galvanized and powder coated.
Fit proprietary hinges and safety latches etc.
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PAVING
Horizontal sheet metal fences ground to a firm even surface using at least 2
Hot dipped galvanized 65 x 65 x 3 SHS posts with passes of a vibrating plate compactor or roller.
caps at 2400 centres set in 225 dia. x 900 deep Remove and replace soft areas with suitable fill.
concrete footings with 0.42 mm BMT Colorbond Base course material
Trimdek in long lengths, valley fixed horizontally to Provide well-graded crushed rock or gravel, free of
finish 1600 above ground level in accordance with deleterious material, with a maximum particle size of
standard drawing B93-1168-D. 26.5 mm, uniformly graded and with a maximum
Vertical sheet metal fences clay content of 6% by mass.
Hot dipped galvanized 76 x 76 x 3.2 SHS posts, Placing
1500 high with caps, at 2400 crs set in 250 dia. x Spread and compact the base course to a firm, tight,
600 mm deep concrete footings with 64 x 38 x 3.2 close textured surface using at least 3 passes of a
mm RHS horizontal rails clad with 0.42 mm BMT vibrating plate compactor or roller. Adjust the
Colorbond Trimdek valley fixed vertically to finish moisture content as needed to facilitate compaction.
1650 above ground level. Base course minimum thickness table
Refer to the Northern Territory Deemed to Comply Comply with the following minimum thicknesses:
Manual, Drawing # S8.
Unit paving Bituminous paving
20.6 OTHER REQUIREMENTS AS2870 Site Class A S&M A S&M
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Foot & bicycle 0 0 50 mm 100 mm
traffic
section of Request for Tender document. Light domestic 0 75 mm 100 mm 150 mm
traffic occasionally
up to 3 tonnes
gross
For other conditions – to engineer’s specifications.
21.5 ASPHALT PAVING

Hotmix paving
Standard: Place and compact asphaltic concrete
paving over the prepared base course to AS 2150.
Mix designation: AC7.
21 PAVING Bitumen binder: Class 320 bitumen.
Minimum thickness: 25 mm.
21.1 GENERAL Tack coating: Bituminous emulsion sprays to AS
Cross reference 2150.
Refer to the Site Preparation section for fill types.
Footpath crossing 21.6 SPRAY SEALING
Provide a footpath and kerb crossing to local council Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
requirements. section of Request for Tender document.
Preparation
21.2 MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS Prepare the surface as per the Gravel Driveways
Mortar materials clause.
Sand: Use a fine aggregate with a low clay content Priming: Prime the surface with cutback bitumen to
selected for grading. 2
AMC 00 at the rate of 1 litre per m .
Cement: To AS 3972, type GP Sealing
Mortar Apply the bitumen seal at the rate of 2.5 litres per
Mix proportions: 1:3 cement: sand. m.
2
Mix Designation: S10E.

Grading Aggregate: Apply 14 mm aggregate and roll into the
General: Grade paving to even falls to drain away surface.
from buildings to drainage outlets without ponding. Completion
Minimum fall for drainage: 1:100. Broom off the excess aggregate and remove from
site.
21.4 BASE COURSE
Preparation 21.7 UNIT PAVING
Prepare the subgrade to suit the thickness of the Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
base course and paving. If necessary, loosen the section of Request for Tender document.
ground to a depth of 200 mm and adjust the Masonry segmental pavers:
moisture content before compaction. Compact the

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General: Provide paving units of clay, natural stone Broom finish
or concrete masonry, purpose-made for use as Wood float and broom to an even textured slip-
paving, or units made for bonded masonry resistant surface with steel tooled margins. On
construction but suitable for paving. gradients steeper than 10%, roughen the surface by
Standard: To AS/NZS 4455.2. scoring.
Minimum thickness: Exposed aggregate finish
- Foot and bicycle traffic: 40 mm. Steel trowel to a smooth surface. After final set use
- Light domestic traffic occasionally up to 3 tonne clean water and brushes to remove the surface film
gross: 60 mm. of mortar until the aggregate is uniformly exposed
Cutting units: Cut paving units to maintain sharp without cutting of the matrix.
edges and accurate joints and margins. Sponge finish
Pattern: As shown on the drawings, otherwise After screeding and finishing with a steel trowel
stretcher bond. obtain an even textured sand finish by wiping the
Laying unit paving surface using a damp sponge.
General: Over the base course, lay the units on Pattern Paving
bedding sand screeded to a uniform thickness not After machine floating, apply a proprietary treatment
exceeding 50 mm, and to the required falls and producing an integral coloured and patterned
levels. Do not disturb the screeded sand bedding surface.
before the units are laid. Provide a gap of 2 to 5 mm
wide between adjoining units. After laying, tamp the 21.9 GRAVEL DRIVEWAYS
units using a vibrating plate compactor. Location: Hardstand, driveways and paths as shown
Cut courses: 50 mm minimum plan dimension. On on the drawings.
footpaths and other linear elements, use at least 2 Material: Approved road gravel - Type 3. Thickness:
cut courses and maintain symmetry. Minimum 100 mm after compaction. Falls: Minimum
Compaction: Compact the sand bedding after laying 1:100.
paving units using a vibrating plate compactor and Compaction: Compact and Proof Roll to achieve a
appropriate hand methods. Continue until lipping dry density ratio of 95% MMDD when tested to AS
between adjoining units is eliminated. 1289 5.4.1.
Joint filling: Spread dry sand over the paving units
21.10 LOG BARRIERS
and fill the joints by brooming. Carry out one or more
Provide log barrier bollards or fencing consisting of
passes with the vibrating plate compactor and refill
timber posts and rails complete with connections.
the joints with sand. Repeat the process until the
Construct as shown in the standard drawing C(S)
joints are completely filled
1302.1.
Edge restraint
For bollards turn the tops to a hemispherical shape.
Provide concrete fillet edge restraint to bedding and
Use pine timber, pressure impregnated with ACQ
units where not provided by other structures.
preservative formulation, copper oxide (CuO) and
21.8 IN SITU CONCRETE PAVING quaternary ammonium compound (DDAC) to
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Category H4 of AS 1604.
section of Request for Tender document. Do not use preservative treatments that contain
Concrete arsenic or chromium.
Standard: To AS 1379 grade N25.
Minimum thickness
Foot and bicycle traffic and light domestic traffic
occasionally up to 3 tonne gross: 100 mm.
Reinforcing Mesh: SL62 placed centrally.
Preparation
Trim the ground to suit the required thickness of
concrete and compact to a firm, even surface.
Control joints
Form tooled joints at maximum 2 m spacing for
concrete paths.
Expansion joints
Cast-in 10 mm thick Abelflex closed cell
compressible filler strip at maximum 6 m spacing.
Abutment with building
If concrete paving more than 1.5m wide abuts the
wall of a building, provide a strip of 10 mm thick
Ableflex closed cell compressible filler strip between
the paving and the wall.

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LANDSCAPE
other deleterious material brought to the surface
22 LANDSCAPE
during cultivation. Trim the surface to the required
design levels after cultivation.
22.1 GENERAL
Additives
Cross reference
General: Apply additives after ripping or cultivation
Refer to the GENERAL REQUIREMENTS section
and incorporate into the upper 100 mm layer of the
for timber durability classes appropriate for various
subsoil.
applications.
Gypsum: Incorporate at the rate of 0.25 kg/m2.
22.2 MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS
Concrete 22.7 TOPSOIL
Standard: To AS 1379. General
Composites, soil conditioners and mulches Provide sand based topsoil which is free from
unwanted matter and complying with AS 4419. Add
Standard: To AS 4454
Potting mixes 6 kg/m3 of “Terra Firma Organic Life” and
thoroughly combine.
Standard: To AS 3743
Source
Site and imported topsoil
Obtain topsoil from an approved source and keep
Standard: To AS 4419.
records of soil delivery.
22.3 PREPARATION Placing topsoil
Weed eradication Spread the topsoil on the prepared subsoil and
Eradicate weeds using a non-residual glyphosate grade evenly, making the necessary allowances so
herbicide in any registered formulae, at the that required finished levels and contours are
recommended maximum rate. achieved after light compaction; and grassed areas
Surplus spoil may be finished 20 mm below adjacent hard
Remove surplus spoil from site. Do not burn surfaces such as kerbs, paths and mowing strips.
vegetative material. Consolidation
Compact lightly and uniformly in 150 mm layers.
22.4 INSPECTION Avoid differential subsidence and excess
Notice - Witness Point compaction and produce a finished topsoil surface
Witness Point: Give sufficient notice so that which is finished to design levels; smooth and free
inspection may be made of the planting and garden from stones or lumps of soil; graded to drain freely,
edging setout prior to excavation and advanced tree without ponding, to catchment points; graded evenly
and palm holes excavated. into adjoining ground surfaces; and ready for
planting.
22.5 SAMPLES Topsoil depths
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Spread topsoil to the following typical depths:
section of Request for Tender document. - Planting areas: 250 mm.
Requirement - Hold Point - Irrigated grassed areas generally: 150 mm.
Hold Point: Provide the following samples for - Grass areas: 100 mm.
approval:
- 5 kg bag of topsoil and test documentation. 22.8 TURFING
- 5 kg bag of mulch. Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
22.6 SUBSOIL Turf
Ripping Obtain turf from a specialist grower of cultivated turf.
General: If practicable rip parallel to the final Provide turf of even thickness, free from weeds and
contours. Do not rip when the subsoil is wet or other foreign matter.
plastic. Do not rip within the dripline of trees to be Supply
retained. Deliver the turf within 24 hours of cutting, and lay it
Ripping depths: Rip the subsoil to the following within 36 hours of cutting. Prevent it from drying out
typical depths: between cutting and laying.
- Compacted subsoil: 300 mm. Fertilising
- Heavily compacted clay subsoil: 450 mm. Mix fertiliser thoroughly into the topsoil before
Cultivation placing the turf.
Cultivate to a minimum depth of 100 mm. Do not Laying
disturb services or tree roots; if necessary, cultivate Lay turf as follows:
these areas by hand. During cultivation, thoroughly - In “stretcher” pattern with the joints staggered
mix in materials required to be incorporated into the and close butted;
subsoil. Remove stones exceeding 25 mm, clods of - Parallel with the long sides of level areas, and with
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LANDSCAPE
- To finish flush, after tamping, with adjacent Apply to the area to be seeded a thoroughly mixed
finished surfaces of ground, paving edging, or slurry of seed, fertiliser, vegetative emulsion, mulch
grass seeded areas. and water, free of weed, seed or germination
Tamping inhibitors, using a purpose made mechanical mixer
Lightly tamp to an even surface immediately after and high pressure pumping equipment Use local
laying. Do not use a roller. applicators experienced in this work and using
Watering approved methods.
Water immediately after laying until the topsoil is
moistened to its full depth. 22.11 MOWING
Mow to maintain the grass height within the required
22.9 GRASS SEEDING range of 40 to 80 mm. Carry out the last mowing not
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS more than seven days before the end the planting
section of Request for Tender document. establishment period. Remove grass clippings from
Seed the site after each mowing.
Use seed mixtures which are thoroughly pre-mixed
with a bulking material such as safflower meal. 22.12 PLANTING
Deliver to the site in bags marked to show weight, Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
seed species and supplier’s name. Use fresh, clean section of Request for Tender document.
new seed. Do not use wet, mouldy, or otherwise Excavation
impaired seed. Excavate plant holes a minimum of twice the size of
Preparation the volume of the specified pot size.
Prepare the areas to be sown. Spread the fertiliser Plants
evenly over the cultivated bed not more than 48 General: Provide plants with the following
hours before sowing, and rake lightly into the characteristics:
surface. If a prepared area becomes compacted - Large healthy root systems, with no evidence of
from any cause before sowing can begin, rework the root curl, restriction or damage;
ground surface before sowing. - Vigorous, well established, free from disease
Sowing and pests, of good form consistent with the
Sow the seed only in favourable conditions and species or variety and;
using a suitable mechanical spreader. Roll the seed - Hardened off, not soft or forced, and suitable for
bed immediately after sowing. planting in the natural climatic conditions
Watering prevailing at the site.
Water the seeded area with a fine spray until the Trees: Provide trees which, unless required to be
topsoil is moistened to its full depth. Continue multi-stemmed, have a single leading shoot.
watering until germination to keep the surface damp Labelling
and the topsoil moist but not waterlogged. Label at least one plant of each species or variety in
After germination: Water to maintain a healthy a batch using a durable, readable tag.
condition, progressively hardened off to the natural Planting conditions
climatic conditions. Remove weeds that occur in Carry out planting on the same day that plants are
sown areas. delivered to the site.
Germination Do not plant in unsuitable weather conditions such
A dense continuous sward of healthy grass over the as extreme heat, cold, wind or rain. In other than
whole of the seeded area. Reseed areas that do not sandy soils, suspend excavation when the soil is
germinate within 1 month wet, or during frost periods.
Backfilling
22.10 SPRAYGRASS (HYDROSEEDING) Backfill planting holes with imported blended topsoil.
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Watering
section of Request for Tender document. Thoroughly water plants before planting and
Preparation immediately after planting.
Cultivate insitu soil to a minimum of 100mm and Fertiliser
bring existing soil to a fine tilth 50mm below finished Provide proprietary materials, delivered to site in
levels. Remove all deleterious material. Add sealed bags marked to show manufacturer or
“Tropigro-Clay-Breaker” to manufacturers’ vendor, weight, fertiliser type, N:P:K ratio,
Specifications. Spread 50mm topsoil and recommended uses and application rates.
incorporate additional “Terra Firma Organic Life” at
6kg/m3. Initial fertilizer at planting or sowing
Application Application
Location N:P:K ratio Product
rate
Apply seed at 10g/m2 using:
Grassed 7.5kg per 100
- 30% Cynodon dactylon 15.9 : 7 : 7 Mastergreen
areas m2
- 35% Paspalum notatum pensicola All planted 20 : 4.3 : Manufacturer’s Agriform
- 35% Paspalum notatum argentina trees 4.1 recommendation Planting

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– spaced Tablets Application: Place mulch clear of plant stems, and
equally around rake to an even surface flush with the surrounding
root ball
Manufacturer’s Agriform finished levels.
All planted 12.5 : 3.3 : Depth: 75 mm.
recommendation Planting and
trees 6.5
– under mulch Feeding Mix Mulch Types
Ground Osmocote Hay: Cut from seasonal grasses and free from
cover & 15 : 4 : 9 100 gm per m2 Exact
shrubs 8-9 months
noxious weeds etc.
All planted Laterite gravel: Uniform colour and size or graded
300 gm in base Tropigro
trees & -
of each hole 10-88
from 5 to 25 mm.
palms Brush Chippings: Approved “Forest Blend”
vegetative material processed to pieces not larger
For grassed areas: Fertilizer during than 75 x 50 x 15 mm and aged from 6 to 12 weeks.
establishment period Washed River Pebble: Uniform size or graded from
Application Product 10 to 25 mm.
Time N:P:K ratio
rate (or equiv.)
Tropigro
22.14 STAKES AND TIES
7.5 kg per
November * 10.3:9:7+11(s) Stakes
100 m2 10-97
Material: Hardwood, straight, free from knots or
1 kg per Osmoform twists, pointed at one end.
March * 38% N
100 m2 38N Installation: Drive stakes into the ground at least one
third of their length, avoiding damage to the root
* Or when directed.
system. Remove those no longer required at the
For planting: end of the establishment period.
Week 10 of the establishment period Stake sizes:
Application - For plants 1 to 2.5 m high: Two 50 x 50 x 1800
Location N:P:K ratio Product
rate mm stakes per plant.
Manufacturer’s
Agriform - For plants smaller than 1 m high: One 38 x 38 x
All planted Planting 1200 mm stake per plant.
12.5:3.3:6.5 recommendation
trees and
– under mulch Ties
Feeding Mix
Manufacturer’s General: Provide ties fixed securely to the stakes,
All planted Tropigro one tie at half the height of the main stem, others as
- recommendation
trees 10-88
– under mulch necessary to stabilise the plant. Attach ties loosely.
Agriform Webbing: Provide 50 mm hessian webbing stapled
Ground
Planting
cover & 13:5.6:10.8 100 gm per m2 to the stake.
and
shrubs
Feeding Mix
Ground 22.15 GARDEN EDGING
Tropigro Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
cover & - 100 gm per m2
10-88
shrubs section of Request for Tender document.
Spade Edging
For planting: Location: To edges between garden beds and
Week 40 of the establishment period around tree planting in areas of lawn.
N:P:K Application
Location Product Requirement: Form a spade cut edge to a minimum
ratio rate
All Manufacturer’s Osmocote depth of 150 mm below the adjacent surface levels.
planted 15 : 4 : 9 recommendation Exact Align adjacent spade cuts to achieve smooth curves
trees – under mulch 8-9 months and/or straight lines as required. Remove all grass
All Manufacturer’s or weeds from the spade cut and maintain the edge
Tropigro
planted recommendation
trees – under mulch
10-88 free from grass and weed growth.
Ground Osmocote Concrete Edging
cover & 15 : 4 : 9 200 gm per m2 Exact Location: To garden edges against lawns and areas
shrubs 8-9 months not planted.
Ground
Tropigro Edging Strip: N20 in situ concrete 175 mm wide x 90
cover & 200 gm per m2
10-88 mm high. Place in position on a cleared compacted
shrubs
base with a forming machine to the layout shown on
22.13 MULCHING the drawings or as directed.
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Finish with a profiled steel trowel and tool in control
section of Request for Tender document. joints at a maximum 2.5 m centres.
Mulch Profile: Rounded or splayed top.
General: Provide mulch which is free of deleterious
and extraneous matter such as stones, soil, weeds 22.16 IRRIGATION
and sticks. Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

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Standard: To AS/NZS 3500.1. Performance of irrigation system
Cross references Coverage (mm of water over area to be watered):
Refer to the following section: 50 to 60mm per week during the establishment
- Site preparation: for excavating trenches. period and then progressively hardening off to local
Inspection - Witness Point conditions.
Witness Point: Give sufficient notice so that Ensure that water usage is such that plant health
inspection may be made of work ready for testing. and vigour is maintained without wastage of water.
Hydrostatic tests - Hold Point Backflow
Hold Point: Fill the pipework with water and test at Fit a backflow prevention device to AS/NZS 3500.1
the required pressure and duration. and as required to meet the approval of PowerWater
Contractors design plans - Hold Point Corp.
Hold Point: Submit drawings indicating design Irrigation controllers
proposals showing all pipework, sprinklers, tanks, Use electric solenoid valves wired to an irrigation
valves and control systems for approval. controller.
Work-as-executed drawings Irrigation controller: Mount the controller in a
Submit drawings showing the “as installed” locations weatherproof lockable cabinet. Include the following
of all pipework, fittings, sprinklers, control valves and features:
accessories. Show the depth of underground - Variable timer for each station with a range
pipework. Show location of all controllers and from 1 minute to not less than 30 minutes.
automatic control wiring; indicate colours used for - Manual cycle and individual station operation.
individual valves. - Manual on-off operation of irrigation without
Connection loss of program.
Connect the cold water supply system to the supply - 240 V input and 24 V output capable of
authority’s main through a stop valve and meter. operating 2 control valves simultaneously.
Carry out the excavation necessary to locate and - 24 hour battery program backup.
expose the connection point. On completion Micro-irrigation system
reinstate surfaces and elements which have been Polyethylene irrigation pipe: To AS 2698.2 with
disturbed such as roads, pavements, kerbs, barbed fittings of similar pressure rating fastened
footpaths and nature strips. with ratchet type clamps. Lay pipe on finished
Excavation and installation ground surface under planting bed mulch and
Requirement: Excavate to the lines, levels and anchor at minimum 1.5 m intervals with U-shaped
grades as required for irrigation trenches. Trench stakes. Connect micro-tube laterals with proprietary
depths and widths as required by AS/NZS 3500.1. push in or screw in fittings.
Obstructions: Cut back roots encountered in Microsprays: Mount microsprays on stakes 300 mm
trenches to not less than 600 mm clear of the above ground and connect to the pipework with
pipework. Remove such other obstructions including microtubes.
stumps, boulders and the like which may, in the Drippers: Use drippers which are turbulent flow
opinion of the Superintendent, interfere with the types, easily dismantled for cleaning. Connect
pipework. directly into the pipework or with microtubes.
Installation Micro irrigation valve box: Use micro irrigation valve
Generally: Install pipework in straight lines and boxes which are of high impact plastic with snap
uniform grades. Provide unions, flanges and lock covers at finished ground level, each housing a
isolating valves for the satisfactory removal of piping stop cock, filter (200 mm for microsprays, 100 mm
and fittings for maintenance or replacement of plant. for drippers), pressure reducing valve (170 kPa
Arrange and support pipework so that it remains free outlet pressure) and automatic control valve. Use
from vibration whilst permitting necessary vandal resistant controls in public areas.
movements such as thermal expansion and
contraction. Minimize the number of joints. Irrigation Schedule
Accessibility Location Item Requirement
Location: Locate fittings requiring maintenance or As shown on External hose Type To AS/NZS 3500
servicing, including control valves, joints designed to drawings cocks Size 20mm
enable removal of pipes, and the like, in accessible As on Sprinkler Type Gear driven
positions, with adequate clearance. Arrange the approved
pipework so that it does not interfere with the design plan
removal or servicing of associated equipment or As on Automatic Type Solenoid operated
valves. approved valve Size Maximum pressure
design plan loss 20 kPa
Description of irrigation system
Use a fixed location type with automatically or As shown on Quick Coupling Type Polypropylene
drawings valve Size 25mm
manually operated sprinklers, sprays, microsprays
and drippers.

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As required Micro-sprays Type No moving parts Maintenance Manual
to achieve Provide a maintenance manual which includes notes
uniform and specifications of all landscape and irrigation
coverage work and recommendations for ongoing
At each plant Drippers Type Turbulent flow
maintenance work.
At each plant Bubblers Type Adjustable from 0 to
Plant Establishment
10 litres per minute
Maintain the planted areas for a minimum of 13
weeks from the time of practical completion. Replace
Materials:
damaged, stolen or vandalised stock as required.
Pipework upstream of control valves: Use uPVC
For all other work including irrigation and hardworks,
class 12.
the contractual defects liability period applies.
Pipework downstream of control valves: Use uPVC
class 9 or 25 mm diameter polyethylene. 22.18 OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Drip irrigation systems Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Integrated drip line systems: Tubing with integral section of Request for Tender document.
drippers inserted into the tube during manufacture.
Discrete drip emitter systems
- Tubing: Polyethylene micro- irrigation pipe.
- Drippers: Turbulent flow types, easily dismantled
for cleaning. Connect directly into piping or
provide appropriately sized micro-tubes.
Piping: Lay polyethylene micro-irrigation pipe on
finished ground surface under planting bed mulch
and anchor at 1.5m maximum intervals with U-
shaped stakes.
Air release valves: Provide at the highest point in
each section to drain the system when flow stops.
Subsurface drip irrigation systems
Tubing: Collector and distributor mains: LDPE or
PVC pipe.
Dripline: LDPE pipe
Piping: Install at least 150mm below ground.
Automatic line flushing valve: Provide at the furthest
point from the valve on the collector main
Fittings
Type: Barbed fittings rated for the pressure class of
the pipe, fastened with ratchet type clamps.
Valve boxes
Requirement: Provide the following in each valve
box:
- Automatic control valve.
- Isolating valve.
- Filter: 100µm (micrometre)
- Pressure reducing valve with 170 kPa outlet
pressure.
Construction: UV – resistant high impact plastic with
high impact snap lock plastic cover.
22.17 COMPLETION
Irrigation
Requirement: on completion of the irrigation system,
carry out the following:
- Flush system thoroughly, check heads, spray
and drippers and clean if blocked
- Clean strainers
- Adjust for even distribution with no dry area.

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AS/NZS 1080 Timber- Methods of test
2012
AS/NZS 1080.1 -moisture content
AS 1111.1 2000 ISO metric hexagon bolts & screws – Product Grade C – Bolts
AS/NZS 1163 2009 Cold formed structural steel hollow sections
AS/NZS 1170 - Structural design actions
AS/NZS 1170.0 2002 - General principles.
AS/NZS 1170.2 2011 - Wind actions
AS 1192 2004 Electroplated coatings – Nickel and chromium.
Hot-dip galvanized coatings on threaded fasteners (ISO metric coarse thread
AS 1214 1983
series)
AS/NZS 1221 1997 Fire hose reels
AS 1231 2000 Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Anodic oxidation coatings
AS 1288 2006 Glass in buildings - Selection and installation
AS 1289.5 - Methods of testing soils for engineering purposes - Soil compaction & density tests
- Determination of the dry density/moisture content relation of a soil using
AS 1289.5.1.1 2003
standard compaction effort.
– Compaction control test – Dry density ratio, moisture variation and moisture
AS 1289.5.4.1 2007
ratio
Air filters for use in general ventilation and air conditioning - Application,
AS 1324.1 2001
performance and construction
Glued laminated structural timber - Performance requirements and minimum
AS/NZS 1328.1 1998
production requirements
AS 1366 - Rigid cellular plastics sheets for thermal insulation
AS 1366.1 1992 Rigid cellular polyurethane ((RC/PUR)
AS 1366.3 1992 - Rigid cellular polystyrene - Moulded (RC/PS-M)
AS 1366.4 1989 - Rigid cellular polystyrene - Extruded (RC/PS-E)
Coaxial cable and optical fibre systems for the RF distribution of analogue and
AS/NZS 1367 2007
digital television and sound signals in single and multiple dwelling installations
AS 1379 2007 Specification and supply of concrete
AS 1397 2011 Steel sheet and strip - Hot-dipped zinc-coated or aluminium/zinc-coated
Design for access and mobility – General requirements for access – New building
AS 1428.1 2009
work
AS 1432 2004 Copper tubes for plumbing, gas fitting & drainage applications
AS/NZS 1477 2006 PVC pipes & fittings for pressure applications
AS 1478.1 2000 Chemical admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout – Admixtures for concrete.
AS/NZS 1546 - On site domestic waste water treatment units
AS/NZS 1546.1 2008 - Septic tanks
AS/NZS 1546.2 2008 - Waterless composting toilets
AS/NZS 1546.3 2008 - Aerated wastewater treatment systems
AS/NZS 1547 2012 Onsite domestic wastewater management
AS/NZS 1554.1 2011 Structural steel welding - Welding of steel structures
AS 1562 - Design and installation of sheet roof and wall cladding
AS 1562.1 1992 - Metal
AS 1562.3 2006 - Plastic
AS/NZS 1596 2008 The storage & handling of LP Gas
AS 1604 - Specification for preservative treatment
AS 1604.1 2010 - Sawn & round timber
AS 1627 - Metal finishing - Preparation and pretreatment of surfaces
AS 1627.0 1997 – Method selection guide
AS 1627.1 2003 - Removal of oil, grease and related contamination.
AS 1627.2 2002 - Power tool cleaning
AS 1627.4 2005 - Abrasive blast cleaning of steel
AS 1627.9 2002 - Pictorial surface preparation standards for painting steel surfaces

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AS 1668 - The use of ventilation and air-conditioning in buildings

AS 1668.2 2012 - Mechanical ventilation in buildings
Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems - System design, installation
AS 1670.6 1997
and commissioning – Smoke alarms
AS 1672.1 1997 Limes and limestones - Limes for building
AS/NZS 1677.2 1998 Refrigerating systems - Safety requirements for fixed applications
AS 1684 - Residential timber-framed construction.

AS 1684.1 1999 – Design criteria
AS 1684.2 2010 - Non-cyclonic areas
AS 1684.3 2010 - Cyclonic areas
AS 1720.1 2010 Timber structures – Design methods
AS 1789 2003 Electroplated zinc (electrogalvanized) coatings on ferrous articles (batch process)
AS 1796 2001 Certification of welders and welding supervisors
AS/NZS 1841.1 2007 Portable fire extinguishers – General requirements
AS/NZS 1859 - Reconstituted wood-based panels– Specifications
AS/NZS 1859.1 2004 - Particleboard
AS/NZS 1859.2 2004 - Dry-processed fibreboard
AS/NZS 1859.3 2005 - Decorative overlaid wood panels
AS/NZS 1859.4 2004 - Wet-processed fibreboard
AS/NZS 1866 1997 Aluminium & aluminium alloys – Extruded rod, bar, solid & hollow shapes
AS/NZS 1873.4 2003 Powder-actuated (PA) hand held fastening tools – Fasteners
AS 1884 2012 Floor coverings- Resilient sheet and tiles- Installation practices
Components for the protection of openings in fire-resistant walls – Fire-resistant
AS 1905.1 2005
doorsets
AS 2032 2006 Installation of PVC pipe systems
AS 2047 1999 Windows in buildings – Selection & installation
AS 2150 2005 Hot mix asphalt – A guide to good practice
AS 2159 2009 Piling – Design and installation
Specifications for rainwater goods, accessories and fasteners – Metal shape or
AS/NZS 2179.1 1994
sheet rainwater goods, and metal accessories and fasteners
Intruder alarm systems – Client’s premises – Design, installation, commissioning
AS/NZS 2201.1 2007
and maintenance
AS/NZS 2208 1996 Safety glazing materials in buildings
AS/NZS 2269.0 2008 Plywood – Structural – Specifications
AS/NZS 2270 2006 Plywood and blockboard for interior use
AS/NZS 2271 2004 Plywood and blockboard for exterior use
Emergency escape lighting and exit signs for buildings – System design,
AS 2293.1 2005
installation and operation
AS/NZS 2311 2009 Guide to the painting of buildings
Guide to the protection of structural steel against atmospheric corrosion by use of
AS/NZS 2312 2002
protective coatings
AS 2329 1999 Mastic adhesives for fixing wallboards
AS 2358 1990 Adhesives – For fixing ceramic tiles
AS 2423 2002 Coated steel wire fencing products for terrestrial, aquatic and general use.
AS 2441 2005 Installation of fire hose reels
AS/NZS 2455.1 2007 Textile floor coverings – Installation practice – General
AS/NZS 2588 1998 Gypsum plasterboard
AS/NZS 2589 2007 Gypsum linings – Application and finishing
AS 2601 2001 The demolition of structures
Polybutylene (PB) plumbing pipe systems – Polybutlene (PB) pipe for hot & cold
AS/NZS 2642.2 2008
water applications
Plastic pipes and fittings for irrigation and rural applications – Polyethylene rural
AS 2698.2 2000
pipe
Built-in components for masonry construction – Lintels and shelf angles (durability
AS/NZS 2699.3 2002
requirements)
AS/NZS 2712 2007 Solar and heat pump water heaters – Design and construction
AS/NZS 2728 2007 Prefinished/ prepainted sheet metal products for interior/exterior building

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applications-Performance requirements
(INT) Adhesives for timber and timber products – Adhesives for manufacture of
AS/NZS 2754.1 2008
plywood and laminated veneer lumber (LVL)
AS/NZS 2758.1 1998 Aggregates and rock for engineering purposes – Concrete aggregates
AS/NZS 2785 2000 Suspended ceilings – Design and installation
AS 2796 - Timber – Hardwood – Sawn and milled products
AS 2796.1 1999 – Product specification
AS 2796.2 2006 – Grade Description
AS 2870 2011 Residential slabs and footings
AS/NZS 2904 1995 Damp-proof courses and flashings
AS/NZS 2908.2 2000 Cellulose-cement products - Flat sheets
AS 2913 2000 Evaporative air-conditioning equipment
AS/NZS 2918 2001 Domestic solid fuel burning appliances – Installation
High pressure decorative laminates – Sheets made from thermosetting resins –
AS/NZS 2924.1 1998
Classification and specifications
AS/NZS 3000 2007 Electrical installations – (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules)
AS 3006 1982 Adequate electrical installations in domestic premises
Electrical installations – Selection of cables – Cables for alternating voltages up to
AS/NZS 3008.1.1 2009
and including 0.6/1 kV – Typical Australian installation conditions.
AS/NZS 3439 - Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies
AS/NZS 3439.1 2002 – Type-tested and partially type- tested assemblies
- Particular requirements for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies
AS/NZS 3439.3 2002 intended to be installed in places where unskilled persons have access for their
use – Distribution boards
AS/NZS 3500 - Plumbing and Drainage
AS/NZS 3500.1 2003 - Water services.
AS/NZS 3500.2 2003 - Sanitary plumbing and drainage.
AS/NZS 3500.3 2003 - Stormwater drainage.
AS/NZS 3500.4 2003 - Heated water services.
AS/NZS 3500.5 2000 - Domestic installations
AS/NZS 3504 2006 Fire blankets
AS 3566 - Self-drilling screws for the building and construction industries
AS 3566.1 2002 - General requirements and mechanical properties
AS 3566.2 2002 - Corrosion resistance requirements
AS 3600 2009 Concrete structures
AS 3610 1995 Formwork for concrete
AS 3610.1 2010 - Documentation and surface finish.
AS 3623 1993 Domestic metal framing
AS 3660.1 2000 Termite management – New building work
Air-handling and water systems of buildings – Microbial control – Design,
AS/NZS 3666.1 2002
installation and commissioning
AS/NZS 3678 2011 Structural steel – Hot-rolled plates, floorplates and slabs
AS/NZS 3679.1 2010 Structural steel – Hot-rolled bars and sections
AS 3700 2001 Masonry in buildings
Metal finishing – Thermoset powder coating for architectural applications of
AS 3715 2002
aluminium and aluminium alloys
AS 3740 2010 Waterproofing of domestic wet areas.
AS3743 2003 Potting mixes
AS 3786 1993 Smoke alarms
AS 3798 2007 Guidelines on earthworks for commercial and residential developments.
AS 3894 Site testing of protective coatings
AS 3894.10 2002 - Inspection report – daily surface and ambient conditions
AS 3894.11 2002 - Equipment report
AS 3894.12 2002 - Inspection report – coatings
Performance of electrical appliances – Air conditioners and heat pumps – Test
AS/NZS 3823 -
methods.
AS/NZS 3823.1.1 2003 - Non-ducted air conditioners and heat pumps – Testing and rating for

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performance
- Ducted air conditioners and air-to-air heat pumps – Testing and rating for
AS/NZS 3823.1.2 2012
performance
AS 3958 - Ceramic tiles
AS 3958.1 2007 - Guide to the installation of ceramic tiles
AS 3958.2 1992 - Guide to the selection of a ceramic tiling system
AS 3959 2009 Construction of buildings in bushfire prone areas
AS 3972 2010 General purpose and blended cements
AS 3999 1992 Thermal insulation of dwellings – Bulk insulation – Installation requirements
AS 4055 2006 Wind loads for housing
AS 4100 1998 Steel structures
AS 4145 - Locksets and hardware for doors
AS 4145.1 2008 - Glossary of terms and rating system
AS 4145.2 2008 - Mechanical locksets for doors and windows in buildings
AS 4145.3 2001 - Mechanical locksets for windows
AS 4145.4 2002 - Padlocks
AS 4154.5 2011 - Controlled door closing devices (EN 1154: 1997, MOD)
AS/NZS 4200 - Pliable building membranes and underlays
AS/NZS 4200.1 1994 - Materials
AS/NZS 4200.2 1994 - Installation requirements
AS/NZS 4253 1994 Mailboxes
AS 4254 2002 Ductwork for air handling systems in buildings
AS 4254.1 2012 Flexible duct
AS 4254.2 2012 Rigid duct
AS 4256 - Plastic roof and wall cladding materials
AS 4256.3 2006 - Glass fibre reinforced polyester (GRP)
AS 4256.4 2006 - Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (uPVC) wall cladding boards
AS 4256.5 2006 - Polycarbonate
AS/NZS 4389 1996 Safety Mesh
AS 4419 2003 Soils for landscaping & garden use
AS 4440 2004 Installation of nailplated timber roof trusses
AS 4454 2012 Composts, soil conditioners and mulches
AS/NZS 4455 - Masonry units, pavers, flags and segmental retaining wall units
AS/NZS 4455.1 2008 – Masonry units
AS/NZS 4455.2 2010 - Pavers and flags
AS/NZS 4455.3 2008 – Segmental retaining wall units
AS 4506 2005 Metal finishing – Thermoset powder coatings
AS 4534 2006 Zinc and zinc/aluminium-alloy coating on steel wire
AS 4552 2005 Gas fired water heaters for hot water supply and/or central heating
AS 4553 2008 Gas space heating appliances
AS/NZS 4600 2005 Cold-formed steel structures
AS 4667 2000 Quality requirement for cut-to-size and processed glass
AS/NZS 4671 2001 Steel reinforcing materials
AS/NZS 4680 2006 Hot-dip galvanized (zinc) coatings on fabricated ferrous articles
AS/NZS 4692 - Electric water heaters
AS/NZS 4692.1 2005 - Energy consumption, performance and general requirements
- Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS) requirements and energy
AS/NZS 4692.2 2005
labelling
AS 4750 2003 Electrogalvanized (zinc) coatings on ferrous hollow and open sections
AS/NZS 4766 2006 Polyethylene storage tanks for water and chemicals
AS 4773 Masonry in small buildings
AS 4773.1 2010 – Design.
Double-capped fluorescent lamps - Performance specifications - Minimum energy
AS/NZS 4782.2 2004
performance standard (MEPS)
Performance of electrical lighting equipment - Ballasts for fluorescent lamps -
AS/NZS 4783.2 2002
Energy labelling and minimum energy performance standards requirements
AS/NZS 4792 2006 Hot-dip galvanized (zinc) coatings on ferrous hollow sections applied by a

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continuous or specialised process
AS/NZS 4858 2004 Wet area membranes
Materials for the thermal insulation of buildings - General criteria and technical
AS/NZS 4859.1 2002
provisions
AS 4970 2009 Protection of trees on development sites.
AS 5039 2008 Security screen doors and security window grilles
AS 5040 2003 Installation of security screen doors and window grilles
AS 5601 2004 Gas installations- general installation
AS 5604 2005 Timber - Natural durability ratings
AS 6002 1999 Domestic electric meter enclosures
AS 6669 2007 Plywood - Formwork
Ceramic tiles- definitions, classification, characteristics and marking (ISO
AS ISO 13006 2013
13006:1998)
ISO 13007 Ceramic tiles
ISO 13007.1 2013 Grouts and adhesives- Terms, definitions and specifications for adhesives
AS/NZS ISO/IEC
2005 Information technology – General cabling for homes.
15018
AS/NZS 60598.1 2003 Luminaires - General requirements and tests
AS 60947 - Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear
AS 60947.1 2004 – General Rules
AS 60947.2 2005 - Circuit-breakers
SAA MP52 2005 Manual of authorization procedures for plumbing and drainage products
AS/ACIF S009 2006 Installation requirements for customer cabling (Wiring Rules)
The Australian Refrigeration and Air conditioning Code of Good Practice - Reduction
SAA HB 40.1 2001 of emissions of fluorocarbon refrigerants in commercial and industrial refrigeration
and air conditioning applications.
The Australian Refrigeration and Air conditioning Code of Good Practice - Reduction
SA HB 40.2 2001
of emissions of fluorocarbons in residential air conditioning applications
SA HB 161 2005 Guide to plastering
SA HB 301 2001 Electrical installations - Designing to the wiring rules
ATS 5200 - Technical specification plumbing and drainage products.

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AUSTRALIAN PAINT APPROVAL SCHEME (APAS) SPECIFICATION NUMBERS
0014/1 One pack organic binder zinc rich pre-construction primer

0015/1 Full gloss alkyd enamel for interior and exterior use (buildings)
0015/3 Semi gloss interior enamel (buildings)
0016/1 Solvent borne undercoat for exterior and interior use (buildings)
0032 Metal primer – lead and chromate free (buildings)
0114 One pack interior varnish (general purpose)
0115 Lightly pigmented alkyd low gloss ranch finish for exterior timber
0117/4 Long life texture coating for exterior concrete and masonry - High build, high profile
0134 Latex primer for galvanised steel and Zincalume ® (buildings)
0162 Zinc phosphate metal primer
0171 Solvent borne sealer for concrete and masonry (buildings)
0172 Interior latex sealer (buildings)
0181 Solvent borne wood primer (buildings)
0200/1 One pack semi gloss pigmented solvent borne paving paint for concrete
0200/2 One pack full gloss pigmented solvent borne paving paint for concrete
0205 One pack clear moisture cured finish for timber
0206 Two pack clear finish for timber
0260/1 Interior gloss latex paint (buildings)
0260/2 Semi gloss interior latex paint in MCR (buildings)
0260/3 Low gloss interior latex paint in MCR (buildings)
0260/4 Washable flat finish for interior use (buildings)
0260/5 Ceiling paint – interior flat (buildings)
0280/1 Gloss exterior latex paint in MCR (buildings)
0280/2 Semi gloss latex paint, exterior (buildings)
0280/3 Flat or low gloss exterior latex finish in MCR (buildings)
0280/4 Heavily pigmented gloss latex ranch finish for exterior timber
0280/5 Heavily pigmented low gloss latex ranch finish for exterior timber
2908 Inorganic zinc coating for protection of steel
2916/1 Organic zinc rich coating for protection of steel-Primers
2916/2 Organic zinc rich coating for protection of steel-Durable one coat single pack
2971 Epoxy 2-pack durable primer for protection of steel in atmosphere
2972 Low build epoxy 2-pack coating for the long term protection of steel in atmosphere

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Paint Systems Schedule

Flat latex: Interior
Substrate 1st Coat 2nd Coat 3rd Coat
Concrete/Cement render/Masonry/Fibre cement 0172 0260/4 0260/4
products/Plasterboard/Organic or inorganic zinc
primed metal
Set plaster/Fibrous plaster/Glass reinforced 0172 0260/4 0260/4
gypsum plaster
Iron and steel 0032 0260/4 0260/4
Aluminium 0035/2 0260/4 0260/4
Zinc-coated and zinc-alloy-coated steel 0134 0260/4 0260/4
Timber/Hardboard, un-primed 0183 0260/4 0260/4
Existing paintwork (solvent-borne)/ Existing 0183 if 0260/4 0260/4
paintwork (latex)/ Oil-based air-drying primed required
metal/ Pre-primed board
Low gloss latex: Interior

Concrete/ Cement render/ Masonry/ Sprayed 0172 0260/3 0260/3
ceiling/ Fibre cement products/ Plasterboard/
Organic or inorganic zinc primed metal
gypsum plaster
Iron and steel 0032 0260/3 0260/3
Aluminium 0035/2 0260/3 0260/3
Existing paintwork (solvent-borne)/Existing 0183 if 0260/3 0260/3
paintwork (latex)/Oil-based air-drying primed required
metal/Pre-primed board
Flat or low gloss latex: Exterior

Concrete/Cement render/Masonry/Fibre cement 0280/3 0280/3
products/Organic or inorganic zinc primed
metal/Oil-based air-drying primed metal/Cat.
epoxy zinc phosphate primed metal/Existing
paintwork (solvent-borne)/Existing paintwork
(latex)
UPVC 0016/1 0280/3 0280/3
Iron and steel 0032 0280/3 0280/3
Aluminium 0035/1 0280/3 0280/3
Timber/Exterior grade hardboard 0183 0280/3 0280/3
Semi-gloss latex: Interior

Concrete/Cement render/Masonry/Sprayed 0172 0260/2 0260/2
ceiling/Fibre cement products/
Plasterboard/Organic or inorganic zinc primed
metal
gypsum plaster
Iron and steel 0032 0260/2 0260/2
Aluminium 0035/2 0260/2 0260/2
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Medium Density Fibreboard 0183 0260/2 0260/2
Semi-gloss latex: Exterior

products/Organic or inorganic zinc primed metal/
Oil-based air-drying primed metal/Cat. epoxy
zinc phosphate primed metal/Existing paintwork
(solvent-borne)/Existing paintwork (latex)
UPVC 0016/1 0280/2 0280/2
Iron and steel 0032 0280/2 0280/2
Aluminium 0035/1 0280/2 0280/2
Gloss latex: Interior

ceiling/Fibre cement products/
Plasterboard/Organic or inorganic zinc primed
metal
gypsum plaster
Iron and steel 0032 0260/1 0260/1
Aluminium 0035/2 0260/1 0260/1
Gloss latex: Exterior

products/Organic or inorganic zinc primed metal/
Oil-based air-drying primed metal/Cat. epoxy
zinc phosphate primed metal/Existing paintwork
(latex)/Existing paintwork (solvent-borne)
UPVC 0280/1 0280/1
Iron and steel 0032 0280/1 0280/1
Aluminium 0035/1 0280/1 0280/1
Semi-gloss, solvent-borne: Interior

ceiling/Fibre cement products/Set
plaster/Fibrous plaster/Glass reinforced gypsum
plaster

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Plasterboard (paper faced) 0172 0015/3 0015/3

Iron and steel 0032 0015/3 0015/3
Aluminium 0035/2 0015/3 0015/3
Zinc-coated and zinc-alloy-coated steel/Organic 0134 0015/3 0015/3
or inorganic zinc primed metal
Timber/Hardboard, un-primed/Pre-primed board/ 0016/1 0015/3 0015/3
Oil-based air-drying primed metal
Existing paintwork 0016/1 0015/3 0015/3
Full gloss, solvent-borne: Interior

ceiling/Fibre cement products/Set
plaster/Fibrous plaster/Glass reinforced gypsum
plaster
Plasterboard (paper faced) 0172 0015/1 0015/1
Iron and steel 0032 0015/1 0015/1
Aluminium 0035/1 0015/1 0015/1
Timber/Hardboard, un-primed/Pre-primed board/ 0016/1 0015/1 0015/1
Oil-based air-drying primed metal
Existing paintwork 0016/1 0015/1 0015/1
Full gloss, solvent-borne: Exterior

Iron and steel 0032 0015/1 0015/1
Aluminium 0035/1 0015/1 0015/1
Timber 0181 015/1 0015/1
UPVC/Cat. epoxy zinc phosphate primed metal 0015/1 0015/1
Oil-based air-drying primed metal/Existing 0016/1 0015/1 0015/1
paintwork/Pre-primed exterior grade board
Texture finish, latex: Interior

Substrate System
Concrete/Cement render/Masonry 0118, 2, 3 or 4 System including primer in
accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations.
Texture finish, latex: Exterior

Substrate System
Concrete/Cement render/Masonry 0117 /2, 3 or 4 System including primer in
accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations.
One pack polyurethane clear: Interior

Timber/Cork 0205 0205 0205
Concrete 0116/2 0116/2 0116/2

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Latex Clear: Interior

Timber 0114, or
Wattyl Estapol Clear water based
gloss or Satin or
Resene Aquaclear, or
Dulux Polyurethane Professional
Premium, or
Berger Gold Label Satin
Two pack polyurethane clear: Interior

Timber/Cork 0206 0206 0206
Two pack epoxy, water-borne: Interior

Concrete/Cement render/Masonry/Fibre cement 0172 0167 0167
products
Iron and steel/Oil-based air-drying primed metal 0032 0167 0167
Zinc-coated and zinc-alloy-coated steel 0134 0167 0167
Aluminium 0035/1 0167 0167
Timber 0181 0167 0167
Existing paintwork/Cat. epoxy zinc phosphate 0167 0167
primed metal
Opaque timber finish, latex: Exterior

Timber/Hardboard/Fibre cement products/ 0280/5 0280/5
Pre-primed board
Existing latex timber finish 0280/5
Iron and steel 0032 0032 0280/5**
** 4th Coat 0280/5
Semi-transparent oil-based timber finish

Timber 0115 0115
Existing semi-transparent timber finish 0115
Paving paint - semi-gloss

Concrete/Clay brick/Fibre cement products 0200/1 0200/1
Timber/Cork 0200/1 0200/1
Existing paintwork 0200/1

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Roofing paint - latex

Exterior of buildings for finishing of roofs, gutters 0012/1 0012/1
and downpipes.
Iron and steel 0032 0032 0012/2**
Organic or inorganic zinc primed metal/Oil- 0012/1 0012/1
based air-drying primed metal
** 4th Coat 0012/2
Two pack epoxy, solvent borne: Interior

Concrete/Cement render/Masonry/Galvanized 2972 2972
and Zincalume/Fibre cement products
Iron and steel 2971 2972 2972
Aluminium 0035/1 2972 2972
Existing Two Pack Epoxy 2972
Clear Water Repellent for Masonry - Overcoatable

Substrate 1st Coat 2nd Coat
Masonry 0116/2 0116/2

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Tapware Schedule
LOCATION FIXTURE ACCESSORIES
Kitchen Sink A-3B Swivel Sink Mixer
Bathroom Vanity basin A-1 Swivel Basin Mixer
Bathroom Bath C-45 Hot and Cold Bath Set.
Spout: Fixed.
Bathroom Shower (over bath) C-45 Hot and Cold Shower Set
Shower Head; Round Shower Head
and Arm Complete.
WC WC cistern Cistern cock.
Laundry Trough A-1 Swivel Basin Mixer
Laundry Washing machine Washing Machine Hose Cocks with
outlets Screwed Caps.
External positions Hose cocks 20 mm T Head Polished Brass Hose
shown on drawing Cocks.
(2 per dwelling)
Sanitary Fixtures Schedule
Location Fixture Proprietary Item
Kitchen Stainless steel sink CLARK BENCHMARK, Double Centre
Bowls, Double Drainer, Single Hole,
Flat Rim Sink.
Size: 1538 x 471 mm.
Code: 3007 – One Tap Hole
Bathroom Vanity basin CAROMA Cameo, 1 Tap Hole.
Bedding: Bed against non-setting
alkali resistant mastic.
Code; 658215W
Bathroom Bath CAROMA STIRLING Enamel Pressed
Steel Bath
Size: 1525 x 767 mm.
Type: Built-in.
Code; 857510W
WC Water closet assembly CAROMA CONCORDE SUITE
consisting of: Code; 986651W
- Pedestal pan CAROMA CONCORDE with
Concealed S Trap.
- Seat Colour: White.
CAROMA Standard with flap.
- Cistern Colour: White.
CAROMA SLIMLINE 4.5 / 3 litre dual
flush cistern with molded plastic case.
Colour: White.
Laundry Stainless steel trough CLARK 70 litre single bowl standard
trough and cabinet with bypass and
tiling flange at back.
Code; 9011

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24 NORTHERN TERRITORY CLIMATE ZONES TABLE
NTCZ 01 NTCZ 02 NTCZ 03 NTCZ 04 NTCZ 05
Katherine, and areas more than
Areas less than 10 km from the

Areas south of, and including,
Areas north of Tennant Creek
Areas north of Katherine and

50 km from the coast or tidal
areas between 10 km and 50

and south of and including
km from the coast or tidal
coast or tidal estuaries
Areas inside buildings

Tennant Creek
estuaries
estuaries
Atmospheric
ISO 9223 Corrosivity 3 4 5 5 2
Classification
AS 1170
Wind Region A4 B B&C C n/a
BCA
Service
Condition 2 3 4 5 n/a
AS 1192 Category
Corrosion
B C&F D E C
Category
AA10 Low
airborne
Thickness moisture levels
AS 1231 AA15 AA25 AA25 AA25
Grade AA15 High
airborne
moisture levels
AS/NZS
2312
Climate
AS 2423 B C&F F E&F n/a
Category
AS/NZS
4534
R1 R4 (White
Durability R2 (Yellow R3 (Red R1 (Green
AS 2699 (Green or blue
Classification mark) mark) mark)
mark) mark)
Corrosion
AS 3566.2 Resistance 3 4 4 4 n/a
Class
Service
Condition 3 4 5 5 n/a
Category
AS 3715
Atmospheric
Corrosivity 3 4 5 5 n/a
Classification
Corrosion
AS 4145 resistance C6 C6 C7 C7 C6
category

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