StdSpecSmlBldgWrks2013 2014
StdSpecSmlBldgWrks2013 2014
StdSpecSmlBldgWrks2013 2014
2013/2014
standard specification
for small building works
Based on NATSPEC the National Building Specification
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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.
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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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
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.
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.
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
over the head flashing.
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
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
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
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
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
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.
- 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.
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
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
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
section of Request for Tender document.
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.
23 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
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
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