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AS/NZS 1170.0:2002 Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles
AS/NZS 1170.1:2002 Structural design actions, Part 1: Permanent, imposed and other actions
AS/NZS 1170.2:2021 Structural design actions, Part 2: Wind actions
AS/NZS 1170.3:2003 Structural design actions, Part 3: Snow and ice actions
AS/NZS 1604.1:2021 Preservative-treated wood-based products, Part 1: Products and treatment
AS/NZS 1720.4:2019 Timber structures, Part 4: Fire resistance of timber elements
AS/NZS 1859.2:2017 Reconstituted wood-based panels - Specifications, Part 2: Dry process fibreboard
AS/NZS 1859.3:2017 Reconstituted wood-based panels - Specifications, Part 3: Decorative overlaid wood panels
AS/NZS 1859.4:2018 Reconstituted wood-based panels - Specifications, Part 4: Wet process fibreboard
AS/NZS 2269.0:2012 Plywood - Structural, Part 0: Specifications
AS/NZS 2269.1:2012 Plywood - Structural, Part 1: Determination of structural properties - Test methods
AS/NZS 2269.2:2007 Plywood - Structural, Part 2: Determination of structural properties - Evaluation methods
AS/NZS 2918:2018 Domestic solid fuel burning appliances - Installation
AS/NZS 4534:2006 Zinc and zinc/aluminium-alloy coatings on steel wire
AS/NZS 4791:2006 Hot-dip galvanized (zinc) coatings on ferrous open sections, applied by an in-line process
AS 1170.4-2007 Structural design actions, Part 4: Earthquake actions in Australia
AS 1684.2:2021 | Residential timber-framed construction, Part 2: Non-cyclonic areas Sets out design methods, assumptions and other criteria used in the preparation of the span tables, uplift forces and racking pressures contained within Parts 2, 3 and 4 of the AS 1684 series.
AS 1684.3:2021 | Residential timber-framed construction, Part 3: Cyclonic areas Sets out design methods, assumptions and other criteria used in the preparation of the span tables, uplift forces and racking pressures contained within Parts 2, 3 and 4 of the AS 1684 series.
AS 1684.4-2010 Residential timber-framed construction, Part 4: Simplified - Non-Cyclonic Areas
AS 1691-1985 Domestic oil-fired appliances - Installation
AS1720.1-2010 Timber structures, Part 1: Design methods
AS 1720.2-2006 Timber structures, Part 2: Timber properties
AS 1720.3:2016 Timber structures, Part 3: Design criteria for timber-framed residential buildings
AS 1720.5:2015 Timber structures, Part 5: Nailplated timber roof trusses
AS 1720.5:2015 Timber structures, Part 5: Nailplated timber roof trusses
AS 1810-1995 Timber - Seasoned cypress pine - Milled products
AS 1859.1:2017 Reconstituted wood-based panels - Specifications, Part 1: Particleboard
AS 1860.2-2006 Particleboard flooring, Part 2: Installation
AS 2796.1-1999 Timber - Hardwood - Sawn and milled products, Part 1: Product specification
AS 2796.2-2006 Timber - Hardwood - Sawn and milled products, Part 2: Grade description
AS 2796.3-1999 Timber - Hardwood - Sawn and milled products, Part 3: Timber for furniture components
AS 2870:2011 | Residential slabs and footings Sets out requirements for the classification of a site and the design and construction of a footing system for a single dwelling house, town house or the like which may be detached or separated by a party wall or common wall but not situated vertically above or below another dwelling. The Standard may also apply to other forms of construction including some light commercial and institutional buildings if they are similar to houses in size, loading and superstructure flexibility. The footing systems for which designs are given include slab on ground, stiffened rafts, waffle rafts, strip footings, pad footings and pitted footings. Includes a Commentary, which provides explanations and additional background material to assist in the interpretation of the Standard.
AS 3660.1:2014 | Termite management, Part 1: New building work Sets out requirements for the design and construction of subterranean termite management systems for new buildings and new building work.
AS 3700:2018 Masonry Structures
AS 3740:2021 | Waterproofing of domestic wet areas Sets out minimum requirements for the materials, design and installation of waterproofing for domestic wet areas in Class 1, Class 2 and Class 4 buildings as defined in the NCC. It also applies to wet areas within Class 3 to 9 buildings as if it were a Class 2 or 4 part of a building. KEYWORDS: waterproofing, wet areas
AS 4055:2021 Wind loads for housing
AS 4440:2004 | Installation of nail-plated timber roof trusses Specifies basic requirements for the bracing, connection and installation of nailplated timber roof trusses. Requirements are given for supporting structures, roof truss installation, roof bracing, truss connection and overhangs. This edition incorporates provision for limit state design methods, requirement for fixing to non-loadbearing external walls, and provisions for intermediate ceiling joists and internal top chord ties for north-light (sky-light) trusses. Appendices provide guidance on temporary bracing, transport, storage, lifting and handling of roof trusses; typical specification for and example of steelbrace; fixing details for typical girder brackets (truss boots); and recommended practice for roof truss installation.
AS 4576:2020 | Guidelines for scaffolding This Standard gives practical guidance for training, the preparation of sites for scaffolding, and the safe selection, supply, erection, alteration, dismantling, maintenance, inspection and use of scaffolding and scaffolding equipment. It is a companion to the AS(/NZS) 1576 series of Standards.
AS 4773.1:2015 Masonry in small buildings, Part 1: Design
AS 4773.2:2015 Masonry in small buildings, Part 2: Construction
AS 4785.1-2002 Timber - Softwood - Sawn and milled products, Part 1: Product specification
AS 4785.2-2002 Timber - Softwood - Sawn and milled products, Part 2: Grade description
AS 4785.3-2002 Timber - Softwood - Sawn and milled products, Part 3: Timber for furniture components
AS 5604:2022 Timber - Natural durability ratings