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Building Approval · MCU22/0116.01
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22. STAIR CONSTRUCTIONS
Stairs must be constructed in accordance with NCC Vol 2 H5D2 and ABCB Housing Provisions Clause
11.2. Stairs are to have a maximum of 18 risers; Stepped quarter landings must not have more than three
winders; Riser openings must not allow a 125mm sphere to pass through between treads, Riser dimension
115mm min - 190mm max; Going dimensions 240min - 335 mm max; Slope Relationship (2R+G) 550mm
min -700mm max. All dimensions within the stair flight must be constant throughout.
23. BALUSTRADES
Where the change in level from floor of balcony to ground level or floor level below is greater than 1000mm
to balconies, access paths and lands or he like, the balustrades are to be constructed in accordance with
NCC Vol 2 H5D3 and ABCB Housing Provisions Clause 11.3. The balustrades must be constructed so that
any openings does not permit a 125mm sphere to pass through it and for stars the space is tested about the
line of the nosing. Balustrade heights must comply the following minimum requirements:
865mm above the nosing of the stair tread;
1000mm above the finished floor level;
For floors greater than four (4) metres above ground the balustrading or other barrier between
150mm and 760mm above the floor must not facilitate climbing.
All steel wire balustrading must be designed and constructed in accordance with ABCB Housing
Provisions Clause 11.3.4, 11.3.1 and 11.3.3.
24. GLAZING
All glazing in buildings must comply with the requirements of NCC Vol 2 H1D8, H2D7 and ABCB
Housing Provisions Clause 8 and AS1288 (As amended).
25. SMOKE ALARMS
Smoke alarms must comply with the requirements of NCC Vol 2 H3 and ABCB Housing Provisions
Clause 9 and AS3786 (As amended) and be connected to consumer mains power. Smoke alarms to be
located between all bedrooms and remainder of dwelling and, installed on all levels and
interconnected.
26. MAINTENANCE FREE WALLS
W here less than 750mm to the boundary, maintenance free, such as unpainted or untreated
masonry or prefinished steel sheeting.
27. SUSTAINABLE HOUSING MEASURES
Building work to be constructed in accordance with the requirements of Queensland Development
Code MP4.1. Certification to be provided to certifier prior to issue of final certificate.
Energy efficient fixtures - buildings to have energy efficient lighting for a minimum of 80% of total fixed
internal artificial lighting. New air-conditioners to have an EER of at least 2.9.
Water conservation - All shower roses to have a minimum 3-star Water Efficiency Labelling and
Standards rating.
All toilet cisterns to have a dual flush function and minimum 4-star Water Efficiency Labelling and
Standards rating and are compatible with the size of the bowl to allow for proper functioning of the
toilet.
Tap-ware has a minimum 3-star Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards rating for taps serving
laundry tubs, kitchen sinks and basins.
28. FIRE SEPARATING WALLS
Fire separating walls must comply with the requirements of NCC Vol 2 H3D2 to obtain a minimum Fire
Resistance Level of 60/60/60. Walls must extend to the underside of a non-combustible roof covering
with non-combustible mineral fibre insulation packed into the void between the top of the wall and
underside of the roof covering. Prior to the work being covered or enclosed the Private Certifier must
inspect and approve fire separation. An installation certificate must be provided from the installer
(licensed by the BSA to install Passive Fire Rated Construction) to the Private Certifier prior to finalising
the approval.
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