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BCA & INDUSTRY NEWS Premises Standards Seminars An essential seminar on access changes in public buildings The Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards (Premises Standards) are due to come into force on 1 May 2011. They will lead to significant improvements in the level of access required in new buildings and existing buildings undergoing renovation. It is also anticipated that corresponding changes will be made to the Building Code of Australia at the same time. This half day seminar will provide designers, builders, building owners, managers, access consultants, advocates and professionals in the building approvals area with an overview of the Premises Standards and their effect when they come into force. The seminar will also be an opportunity for participants to discuss questions of interpretation and contribute to the development of further resources. The seminar will cover: • The objectives behind the Premises Standards • Who is responsible for complying with the Premises Standards • Main features of the Premises Standards including exceptions and concessions BCA & INDUSTRY NEWS • Areas of buildings and levels of access required. The seminar will be presented by the Australian Human Rights Commission and the Australian Building Codes Board. Both presenters have been closely involved in the development of the Premises Standards. Seminars location and cost: The Seminars will cost $100 for online registration and $115 for other forms of registration and will take place in all capital cities. For details see the registration form. Please note that dress codes may apply at some venues. Information about parking at and public transport to the venues will be included with the registration confirmation or visit the venue website. Seminar times: Sessions begin at 9.30am and conclude at 1.00pm in all locations. The registration fee includes morning tea. On the day – registration and receipt of handouts commences at 8:45am. Access requirements: All the venues are wheelchair accessible. If you want to register and have other access requirements in order to participate in the seminar, such as hearing loop requirements or sign language Location Date Venue Street Brisbane Option 1 12 August Rooms P1 + P2 Brisbane Option 2 13 August Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre Canberra 17 August Swan Torrens Room National Convention Centre Sydney Option 1 24 August Banquet Hall Sydney Option 2 25 August Sydney Masonic Centre Darwin 27 August Meeting Rooms 3 + 4 Darwin Convention Centre Perth Option 1 30 August Meeting Rooms 1 + 2 Perth Option 2 31 August Perth Convention Exhibition Centre Adelaide 2 September Riverbank Rooms 1 + 2 Adelaide Convention Centre Melbourne Option 1 6 September Meeting Room 109 Melbourne Option 2 7 September Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre Hobart 9 September Auditorium Baha’i Centre of Learning requirements please ensure you record this on the registration form. Attendance certificates: Attendance certificates will only be available at the end of the seminar for delegates that have pre-registered and checked in upon arrival. Delegates that have not pre-registered will receive their certificate by email after the seminar series is completed. CPD points: The seminar qualifies for 3 CPD points for members of the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, the Australian Institute of Architects and other accredited schemes. Registration: It is anticipated that demand for the seminars will be high so early registration is recommended. To register online go to https://www. secureregistrations.com/PSAS10/ Premises Standards seminar registrations Details on this form were correct at the time of printing. The Seminar organisers retain the right to alter any or all of the Seminar details. Merivale Street South Brisbane Qld 4101 31 Constitution Avenue Canberra ACT 2601 66 Goulburn Street Sydney NSW 2000 Stokes Hill Road Darwin NT 0800 21 Mounts Bay Road Perth WA 6000 North Terrace Adelaide SA 5000 1 Convention Centre Place South Wharf Melbourne Vic 3000 1 Tasman Highway Hobart Tas 7000 4 • Australian Building Regulation Bulletin
electricians_plumbers.indd 1-2 27/7/10 8:19:44 AM neW ABCB hAnDBook For energY eFFiCienCY ProviSionS For eleCTriCiAnS AnD PlUmBerS The Building Code of Australia (BCA) has, for some time, contained many provisions that need to be complied with by designers and installers including electricians and plumbers. Most of the earlier provisions have been in place for many years and so practitioners are aware of the requirements. However, since 2003, the BCA has contained new energy efficiency provisions relating to electrical and plumbing work. In addition some of these provisions changed in successive years with BCA 2010 introducing major changes. The electrical and plumbing provisions are for both residential and commercial buildings and so are contained in both Volume One and Volume Two of the BCA. As the electrical and plumbing industries are more directly regulated by their own legislation, the ABCB saw a need for a Handbook to inform electricians and plumbers about the energy efficiency provisions of the BCA and how these provisions may affect them. Aspects of particular concern to electricians that the Handbook covers include- • The amount of insulation on a ceiling, usually over electrical wiring • Implication for insulation when installing downlights • Switching and controls for lighting, fans, garage exhaust systems, pumps, space heaters, swimming pool heaters, and boiling and chilling water appliances • The maximum power capacity of lights, fans, pumps and other airconditioning plant • Energy monitoring and metering facilities • Restrictions on the use of electric heaters • Specifications for a range of control gear Depending upon the scope for plumbers in the particular State or Territory, aspects of particular concern to plumbers that the Handbook covers include- • The insulation and installation of ductwork • The insulation and installation of heating water and cooling piping • The insulation and installation of supply hot water piping (through AS/ NZS 3500) • The maximum power capacity of fans and pumps which has an impact on duct and pipe sizes • Restrictions on the use of electric supply water heaters and pool heaters • The use of solar heaters for domestic pools The Handbook is written in generic terms rather than specific clauses and so does not include all the requirements that may affect electricians and plumbers. It is also limited to those requirements that only address energy efficiency. The content of the Handbook addresses the national provisions of the BCA and does not include comments on individual State or Territory variations or additions. Other BCA requirements that may affect electricians and plumbers that are not covered in this Handbook, include- • Fire separation and construction of substations, conductors, switchboards and emergency equipment • Hearing augmentation systems and the location of lighting switches for people with disabilities • Fire fighting equipment including pumping systems, alarms, sprinkler systems, fire-control centres, fireservice controls, fire and smoke detection and warning systems, smoke exhaust systems, emergency lighting, exit and direction lighting and emergency warning and intercommunication systems • Lift installations • Artificial lighting for safe movement • Mechanical ventilation for health including Legionella control • Stormwater drainage • Provision of floor wastes • Construction of sanitary and other facilities • Water-proofing The Handbook is not intended to override or replace any legal rights, responsibilities or requirements or provide users with the specifics of the BCA. This Handbook is only intended to make users aware of provisions that may affect them, not exactly what is required by those provisions. If users determine that a provision may apply to them, the BCA should be read to determine the specifics of the provision. This Handbook, and another to assist designers and modellers with Section J Alternative Solutions, should be available later this year. Energy Efficiency Provisions for Electricians and Plumbers 2 0 1 0 Handbook NON-MANDATORY DOCUMENT BCA + INDUSTRY iNDUSTRY NEWS Australian Building Regulation Bulletin • 5
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