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ABOUT THIS SPECIFICATION

This document was prepared by the Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics and
specifies the general standards of materials and workmanship required by the Department for
small building works including services and landscape.

It applies to new work, restoration work and maintenance and may be used as a blanket
reference document or combined with the Project Specific Requirements to identify particular
items where a selection is offered in the reference text.

The text is based on NATSPEC, the national building specification, produced by Construction
Information Systems Ltd of which the Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics is a
stakeholder.

The referenced Australian Standards are current as of 1 September 2016 and this document is
compatible with the National Construction Code of Australia 2016.

The text has been edited to specify only the type of construction common in the Northern
Territory for small building works. For example, brick construction is not specified and the Roofing
Section is confined to sheet metal roofing. However, the text contains specific regional and policy
requirements developed by Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics Officers with
extensive experience in the construction industry in the Northern Territory.

This Standard Specification, will remain unchanged until an updated version is published.

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 INFORMATION
For further information regarding this Standard Specification
contact:
Specification Services,
Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics
PO Box 61, Palmerston NT 0831
Telephone: (08) 8946 5021
Email: Specification.Services@nt.gov.au

This document was first published in

January 1999 and has been revised and
reprinted annually

Revised and Re-issued December 2016

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
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REFERENCE TEXT

REFERENCE: Read this Standard Specification in conjunction with the RFT, 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 (PSRs) 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 Project Control or Quality Assurance is included
in the project or not. Refer to the definitions of Hold Points and Witness Points in the general
requirements section of this reference specification. Tables of Hold and Witness Points are available
via https://infrastructure.nt.gov.au/specification-services/technical-specifications/buildings

SITE COPY: Retain a current copy of this document on site for the duration of the works.

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Logistics, Northern Territory of Australia.
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Contents

1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................................ 7

2. SITE PREPARATION ................................................................................................................................... 11
3. CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION ................................................................................................................... 15
4. STEEL CONSTRUCTION ............................................................................................................................ 18
5. TIMBER CONSTRUCTION ......................................................................................................................... 21
6. BLOCK CONSTRUCTION ........................................................................................................................... 23
7. INSULATION, SARKING AND PLIABLE MEMBRANES ............................................................................. 25
8. ROOFING .................................................................................................................................................... 28
9. DOORS AND WINDOWS ............................................................................................................................ 30
10. CLADDING AND LINING ............................................................................................................................. 35
11. SUSPENDED CEILINGS ............................................................................................................................. 38
12. RENDERING AND PLASTERING ............................................................................................................... 39
13. JOINERY AND FIXTURES .......................................................................................................................... 40
14. TILING.......................................................................................................................................................... 43
15. PAINTING .................................................................................................................................................... 46
16. FLOOR COVERINGS .................................................................................................................................. 54
17. PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE ...................................................................................................................... 55
18. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS .................................................................................................................. 59
19. MECHANICAL INSTALLATIONS ................................................................................................................. 63
20. FENCES ....................................................................................................................................................... 65
21. PAVING ........................................................................................................................................................ 66
22. LANDSCAPE ............................................................................................................................................... 68
23. REFERENCED AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS ............................................................................................. 74
24. OTHER REFERENCED STANDARDS ....................................................................................................... 81
25. ACTS, REGULATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND CODES ............................................................................... 82
26. FIXTURES SCHEDULES ............................................................................................................................ 84
27. NORTHERN TERRITORY CLIMATE ZONES TABLE ................................................................................ 86

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be covered or concealed do not proceed past that

point until approval has been received.
ITP(s)
Inspection Test Plans – detail of inspections and
tests required on site or off-site for the project.
Minimum notice
Minimum notice required so that inspections may be
made: 24 hours in town areas, 3 days in other areas
or 5 days in remote areas.
1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Proprietary Items
Identifiable by naming the manufacturer, supplier,
1.1 GENERAL installer, trade name, brand name, catalogue or
Comply with the National Construction Code, Acts, reference number.
Regulations, Australian Standards and Other Provide
Standards referenced in this specification. ‘Provide’ and similar expressions mean ‘supply and
Compatibility of Materials install’ and include development of the design
Ensure materials which are used are compatible beyond that documented.
with all other materials which may be affected. PSR(s)
For example: floor covering adhesives must be Project Specific Requirement(s)
compatible with the substrate sealing system used.
- appear in RFT and refer to this document
Making Good which is the Technical Specification for the
Repair any damages caused during the execution project which is the subject of the RFT,
of the works. Leave the works and the site of the - detail what selections have been made
works in a neat and clean state on completion of where selections need to be made,
the works. - are amendments to specified requirements
published in this Standard Specification to
Manufacturers’ or suppliers’ recommendations
tailor the specification to suit the project
Select, if no selection is given, and provide, which is the subject of the RFT.
transport, deliver, store, handle, protect, install,
Refer to the PSR clause in this section.
finish, adjust and prepare for use the manufactured
items in accordance with the current written Required
recommendations and instructions of the Required by the contract documents or by the local
manufacturer or supplier. If materials or products are council or statutory authorities.
supplied by the manufacturer in closed or sealed RFT, RFQ
containers or packages, bring the material or Request For Tender, Request For Quotation.
products to the place of use or installation in the
Provisions applicable to RFTs are equally
original containers or packages.
applicable to RFQs.
Proprietary Items
Supply
Identification of a proprietary item does not
‘Supply’, ‘furnish’ and similar expressions mean
necessarily imply exclusive preference for the item
‘supply only’.
so identified, but indicates the necessary properties
of the item. If alternatives are proposed, submit Witness Point
sufficient information to the Superintendent to Give the Superintendent sufficient written notice so that
enable evaluation of the proposed alternatives. an inspection can be made.
Standards
1.3 THE CONDITIONS OF TENDER AND
Use Standards, and their amendments, current 3 CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT
months before the date for the close of tenders except The Conditions of Tender and the Conditions of
where different editions and/or amendments are Contract contain additional requirements which
required by statutory authorities, including, but not apply to works carried out under any contract
limited to, NATA and the National Construction Code awarded by NT Government, including any works
including the Building Code of Australia. carried out using this specification.
1.2 DEFINITIONS
Hold Point
Obtain the written approval of the Superintendent for
that particular stage of the works. Where work is to

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1.4 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 1.7 TIMBER GENERALLY

The Standard Specification for Environmental Use AFC or FSC certified timber products. Provide
Management applies for all construction and Documentary proof that only certified timbers are
demolition work for building and civil works carried used.
out by or on behalf of the Northern Territory 1.7.1 Moisture content
Government. An electronic copy of that document is Make milled products from timbers seasoned:
available at: - To within 3% of the equilibrium moisture
https://infrastructure.nt.gov.au/specification- content appropriate to the timber and its
services/technical-specifications/environmental- intended conditions of use.
management - With no more than 3% difference between any
The Standard Specification for Environmental two pieces in any one group.
Management takes precedence over this 1.7.2 Unseasoned timber
specification. If unseasoned timber is provided, or variations in
1.5 PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS moisture content are likely, make allowance for
Comply with all provisions in the PROJECT shrinkage, swelling and differential movement.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS (PSRs) in the Request 1.7.3 Durability
For Tender (RFT) or on the project drawings. Any Provide timbers with natural durability appropriate to
conflicts must be advised in writing to the the conditions of use as listed below, or preservative
Superintendent for clarification. treated timbers of equivalent durability.
1.6 TERMITE MANAGEMENT Natural durability class: To AS 5604.
Minimum requirements:
Cross reference
Class 1 for: Timbers in contact with the ground.
Refer to CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION for Witness Class 2 for: Timbers above ground, not in
Points. continuous contact with moisture, well ventilated,
Standards protected from moisture but exposed to the weather.
For new buildings: To AS 3660.1. Class 3 for: Timbers above ground, not in
For in and around existing buildings and structures: continuous contact with moisture, well ventilated,
To AS 3660.2. protected with a finish, and well maintained.
1.6.1 Chemical soil barriers - reticulation Class 4 for: Timbers fully protected from moisture,
systems - Witness Point indoors, above ground, and well ventilated.
Submit evidence that the system complies with AS 1.7.4 Preservative treatment
3660.1, Section 7 (of 2014 edition) and the Building Standard: To AS 1604.
Code of Australia. Hazard classification: To AS 1604.1 Table D1.
Use Fipronil based termiticide for projects at
1.8 RECYCLED PLASTIC GENERALLY
Educational institutions.
Definition: Products from recycled and processed
Do not use graded stone particles systems.
plastic wastes which have undergone processes in
All slab penetrations to be fitted with termite order to create new plastic products. Proprietary
protection collars. products are included.
1.6.2 Tests– Soil barrier – Witness Point Durability: Provide recycled plastic materials
Submit a Registered Testing Authority laboratory appropriate to the conditions list below. Installation
analysis certificate of chemical soil barriers tested to process must not compromise the manufacturers
Appendix E of AS 3660.1 if directed by the warrantee.
Superintendent. Durability demonstrated by outdoor exposure testing
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS in accordance with AS 1745.1.
section of Request for Tender document. Provide evidence from the manufacturer for
compliance with AS1745.1 in regard to following
1.6.3 Termite barriers - Witness Point characteristics (as a minimum):
Provide the Superintendent with a certificate of − Burning characteristics.
installation in accordance with AS 3660.1. − Temperature and ultraviolet light protection.
Notice: Provide a durable termite barrier notice − Resistance to vandalism.
permanently fixed in a prominent location to BCA − Shatter resistance.
Volume 1 Part B1.4 (i) and AS 3660.1 Appendix A. − Scratch resistance.
Generally fix to the inside of the door to the − Impact resistance.
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1.9 TESTS 600dpi.

1.9.1 Registered Testing Authority Provide the amended information and drawings to
the Superintendent progressively as the work
As defined in the BCA.
proceed, with or before the claim for the variation
Carry out any testing required using an authority
which led to the need to amend the information and
registered by the National Association of Testing
drawings to accurately reflect the as built conditions.
Authorities (NATA) to test in the relevant field,
except for tests to installed services. 1.12.1 Amended drawings - Witness Point
Before the work commences provide a proposed
1.10 COMPLETION procedure for recording and submitting the amended
1.10.1 Warranties drawings.
Name the Principal as warrantee and give the Use an independent surveyor who is eligible for
Superintendent copies of manufacturers’ warranties. membership of the Institution of Surveyors Australia
Electronic versions in PDF are preferred. or the Institution of Engineering and Mining
1.10.2 Instruction manuals Surveyors Australia to record the changes and
variations.
Give the Superintendent manufacturers’ instruction
manuals. Electronic versions in PDF are preferred. 1.13 WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY (WHS)
1.10.3 Cleaning Comply with Work Health and Safety (N.U.L) Act
and Regulations and applicable Codes of Practice.
Remove rubbish and surplus material from the site
and dispose legally. Clean and tidy the work area 1.14 ASBESTOS
upon completion of works. Refer to the asbestos clause in the Conditions of
1.10.4 Operation Contract.
Ensure moving parts operate safely and smoothly. Comply with the requirements of NT WorkSafe and
the Work Health and Safety (N.U.L) Act and
1.10.5 Surveyor’s certificate Regulations. Refer to the Code of Practice – How to
If requested by the Superintendent, provide a safely remove asbestos and the Code of Practice -
certificate which confirms that the works, including How to manage and control asbestos in the work
boundary fences, have been correctly located. place.
1.10.6 Services layout
1.15 CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY AND
Give the Superintendent a plan which shows the SUBMISSIONS
location of underground services as installed. Use Required documents to be provided in electronic
the same format as the contract drawings. format, Microsoft Word or PDF.
Warranties
1.11 AUTHORITIES’ APPROVALS - WITNESS Provide the standard manufacturer’s warranty.
POINT Name the Principal as the warrantee.
Give the Superintendent evidence of approval of the Contractors to submit details of warranties outlining
statutory authorities whose requirements apply to the responsibilities of the manufacturers and
the works. contractors for the period of warranty.
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Contractor’s Environmental Management Plan
section of Request for Tender document. (CEMP)
Submit details of procedures to protect the
1.12 AS CONSTRUCTED INFORMATION – environment. Refer to the Standard Specification for
WITNESS POINT Environmental Management. Submission of a
Standard: To AS 1100(set) Technical drawing Contractor’s Environmental Management Plan
Document all changes and variations to the design (CEMP) may be required.
as the work proceeds. Inspection Test Plans (ITPs)
Provide amended versions of the information and Submit ITPs detailing all procedures and test plans
drawings which reflect the as built conditions. to be undertaken.
Witness Point - Provide copies of drawings in PDF Project Control Plan (PCP)
and in CAD format (in AutoCAD, REVIT or Submit a project control plan for the project which
MicroStation). sets out in detail all control procedures for the
Provide electronic copies of the text information in project. A framework Project Control Plan document
A4 portrait format in Microsoft Word document is available at NTG Specification Services webpage:
electronic format and in PDF format. https://infrastructure.nt.gov.au/specification-
Where the drawings are to be reduced, the services/tenderers-contractors-consultants-
annotation character heights shall be selected so assistance
that the annotation character heights printed are not This document is to be prepared by the Contractor
less than 1.8 mm. The minimum resolution to be and not a third party.

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Handover the Department’s personnel who will assess the

On or before practical completion provide: documents. The length of time considered
- An electronic copy of the as constructed drawings. reasonable can be negotiated between the
- A list of plant and equipment installed as part of the Contractor and the Superintendent. Any such
project. Include the following details: negotiated time must be fair to both parties.
- Make
- Model If the documents are rejected, not accepted, not
- Year of manufacture approved or returned for modification, the
- Capacity Superintendent will have an additional reasonable
- Location time period to assess the amended documents.
- Details of the maintenance and servicing regime
that will be undertaken during the defects liability The time taken by the Superintendent to assess
period. Provide a servicing schedule for each item of submitted documents or to assess re-submitted
plant and equipment which will be serviced and documents and to respond to the Contractor will not
maintained during the defects liability period. be accepted as a reason for the Contractor to claim
Provision of these docs will be required before the an extension of time nor to claim a variation for costs
final payment can be processed, and, if required, related to the preparation of, or modification to,
final certificate issued. documents to be submitted or re-submitted.

At handover all services and utilities included in the These time frames do not apply in emergency
project are to have been transferred in to the name situations where faster responses are appropriate.
of the client or occupant(s) of the building and/or site
as directed by the Superintendent. These services Resubmitted documents must be sent with the
and utilities include, but are not limited to; changes made clearly marked. Changes should only
- Phone service be made to the plans to the extent required by the
- Data service including internet Superintendent. Any changes not explicitly
- Electric power service requested by the Superintendent but made in the
- Water supply service resubmitted plans must be clearly visible in the
- Sewerage service document and the reasons for making the changes
- Gas service must be explained in a separate document or the
covering email. Changes not made obvious and not
1.16 TIME ALLOWED FOR ASSESSMENT OF explained or made obvious but not explained will not
SUBMITTED DOCUMENTS be accepted under the contract whether this is
This clause is related to documents which are to be advised to the Contractor or not. Changes which
submitted by the Contractor to the Superintendent were not requested but are made obvious and which
for assessment and/or acceptance and/or approval are explained will be assessed during the re-
and/or appraisal. assessment process.

The documents subject to this clause include, but Plans required in respect to works in specialised
are not limited to: facilities such as health care facilities and secure
- Traffic Management Plan facilities will be subject to responses in time frames
- Inspection and Test Plans to be negotiated.
- Project Control Plan 1.17 PROJECT NOTICE BOARDS - SUPPLY,
- Quality Assurance Plan ERECT AND MAINTAIN PROJECT
- Work Health and Safety Plan NOTICE BOARDS
- Indigenous Development Plan Confirm if project notice board is required, if required
- Contractor’s Environmental Management allow to supply and install a notice board/project sign
Plan which incorporates in accordance with the NTG standard drawings,
− Erosion and Sediment Control Plan wording and image to be supplied.
− Acid Sulphate Soils Management
Plan 1.18 CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY WHITE
− Weed Management Plan CARD
− Asbestos Management Plan All workers on site are to undertake and complete
“General Safety Induction Training for the
The Superintendent will provide a response in Construction Industry” (CPCCOHS1001A) and hold
respect to the submitted documents to the a valid current NT White Card issued in their name
Contractor within a reasonable time. The length of by NT WorkSafe.
time considered reasonable will depend on the
Site specific and Task specific induction training is
complexity of the documents, the amount of
still required for all work sites and is to be provided
information in the documents and the workload of
by the employer.
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1.19 SEALING OF REVEALS AT OPENINGS 2.1.2 Rock or Bad Ground - Hold Point
Seal reveals at openings in external walls, and in Hold point - If rock or bad ground is encountered,
walls which are between conditioned and non- advise the Superintendent immediately. Do not carry
conditioned spaces, with material which is out any further work in the affected area until and
impervious to water before installing windows, doors unless instructed to do so by the Superintendent.
or other items in those openings. 2.1.3 Explosives
1.20 OTHER REQUIREMENTS Do not use explosives.
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
2.2 DEMOLITION
section of the Request for Tender.
Standard
Demolition: To AS 2601.
2.2.1 Commencement Inspection - Witness
Point
Give sufficient notice so that inspection may be
made of adjoining structures and services before
commencement of demolition.
2.2.2 Completion Inspection - Witness Point
Give sufficient notice so that inspection may be
made of adjoining structures and services
immediately following completion of demolition
works.
2. SITE PREPARATION
2.2.3 Photographs
2.1 GENERAL If required, photograph the areas adjoining the
demolition work for future reference. Refer to
Standards
PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS section of
Groundworks for slabs and footings: To AS 2870. the Request for Tender.
Earthworks: To AS 3798.
2.2.4 Demolished and salvaged materials
Site classification: To AS 2870 and BCA 3.2.4.
Except for materials to be recovered and retained by
Specification Reference
the Superintendent or re-used, take possession of
Refer to the Northern Territory Government demolished materials and remove them from the
Standard Specification for Environmental site. Do not burn or bury demolished materials on
Management and RFT. the site. Prevent spillage of demolished materials in
2.1.1 Interpretation transit.
Bad ground: Ground unsuitable for the purposes of Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
the works, including fill liable to subsidence, ground section of the Request for Tender.
containing cavities, faults or fissures, ground 2.2.5 Recycling and salvaging
contaminated by harmful substances and ground Where possible, dismantle building components for
which is or becomes soft, wet or unstable.
off site recycling.
Rock: Monolithic material with a volume greater Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
3
than 0.5 m which cannot be removed until broken section of the Request for Tender.
up. The Contractor shall be deemed to have allowed
2.2.6 Hazardous materials – Hold Point
for the cost of performing the required excavations in
whatever material may be encountered, and no Give notice immediately if any hazardous materials
extra payment shall be paid for excavation in rock. or conditions are found.
Subgrade: The trimmed or prepared portion of the Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
formation on which the pavement or slab is section of the Request for Tender.
constructed. Generally taken to relate to the upper 2.2.7 Asbestos
line of the formation. Refer to GENERAL REQUIREMENTS and the
Zone of influence: A foundation zone bounded by asbestos clause in the Conditions of Contract. Refer
planes extending downward and outward from the to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS section
bottom edge of a footing, slab or pavement and of the Request for Tender.
defining the extent of foundation material having 2.2.8 Dust protection
influence on the stability or support of the footings,
slab or pavement. Provide dust-proof screens, bulkheads and covers to
protect existing finishes and the immediate
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Adjacent property: Protect property either adjacent Compensation for damage to existing vegetation
or on site from interference or damage by shall be borne by the Contractor as a negative
appropriate means. variation to the Contract and determined as follows:
2.2.9 Reinstatement Maximum valuation: $2500 per tree.
Minimum valuation: $250 per tree.
Make good any damage caused during demolition to
match the existing. 2.4 CONTROL AND PROTECTION
2.2.10 Support 2.4.1 Erosion control
Provide temporary support for sections of existing Avoid erosion, contamination, and sedimentation of
buildings which are to be altered and which rely for the site, surrounding areas, and drainage systems.
support on work to be demolished.
2.4.2 Water quality
2.2.11 Encroachment
Make sure that washout does not enter waterways
Prevent the encroachment of demolished materials or stormwater drains. Make sure that there are no
on to adjoining property, including public places. cross connections between stormwater systems and
2.2.12 Weather protection sewerage systems.
If walls or roofs are opened for alterations and 2.4.3 Dewatering
additions, or the surfaces of adjoining buildings are Keep earthworks free of excess water. Provide and
exposed, provide temporary covers to prevent water maintain slopes, crowns, drains, excavations and
penetration or weather damage. embankments to ensure free drainage. Place
2.2.13 Security construction, including fill, masonry, concrete and
If walls or roofs are opened for alterations or services, on ground from which free water has been
additions, provide security against unauthorised removed. Prevent water flow over freshly laid work
entry to the building. and keep site free of excess water.

2.3 TREE PROTECTION 2.5 SITE CLEARING

2.3.1 Trees to be retained 2.5.1 Extent
Retain all trees NOT marked for removal. Limit clearing to areas of cut and fill and areas to be
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS occupied by works, such as structures paving,
section of Request for Tender document. excavation, regrading, and landscape work or to
other designated areas to be cleared.
2.3.2 Marking
2.5.2 Clearing operations
Mark trees which are to be removed using suitable
easily visible means of identification. Remove everything on or above the site surface,
including rubbish, scrap, grass, vegetable matter
2.3.3 Protection
and organic debris, scrub, trees, timber, stumps,
Tree protection zone: To AS 4970, Section 3. boulders and rubble. Remove grassed soil to a
Tree protection measures: To AS 4970 Section 4. depth just sufficient to include the root zone.
Protect from damage all trees which are required to
2.5.3 Mulching
remain.
Do not remove topsoil from the area within the Mulch all demolished above ground vegetation and
dripline of the trees and keep this area free of reduce to pieces not larger than 75 x 50 x 15 mm
construction material and debris. and stockpile for reuse or remove from site. Refer to
PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS section of
2.3.4 Excavation
the Request for Tender.
If excavating nearby trees required to remain, use
2.5.4 Grubbing
hand methods to locate, expose and cleanly remove
the roots on the line of excavation. If it is necessary Grub out or grind stumps and roots over 75 mm
to excavate within the dripline, use hand methods diameter to a minimum depth of 500 mm below
such that root systems are preserved intact and subgrade under construction, buildings,
undamaged. embankments and paving, and 300 mm below the
finished surface in unpaved areas. Backfill holes
2.3.5 Damage
remaining after grubbing out or grinding with sand
If a tree, which is to remain, is damaged and repair material to prevent ponding of water. Compact the
work is considered impractical, or is attempted and fill material to the relative density of the existing
fails, remove the tree and the root system, if so adjacent ground material.
directed. Replace the tree with a tree of the same
species and a similar condition and size or pay
compensation.

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2.5.5 Removal of topsoil 2.6.9 Sub floor areas

Extent: Areas of cut or fill and areas occupied by Grade the ground surface under suspended floors
structures, pavement and embankments. and externally to drain ground or surface water away
Maximum depth: 200 mm. from buildings without ponding.
2.5.6 Topsoil stockpiles 2.6.10 Rock
Stockpile site topsoil required for re-use and Do not use explosives.
imported topsoil where necessary. Establish 2.6.11 Existing footings
stockpiles to a maximum height of 1.5 m. Protect Requirement: If excavation is required within the
stockpiles from contamination by other excavated
zone of influence of an existing footing, use methods
material, weeds and building debris.
including (temporary) shoring and underpinning
2.5.7 Disposal of surplus material which maintain the support of the footing and ensure
Take possession of surplus material and remove it that the structure and finishes supported by the
from the site. Remove cleared, grubbed and ground footing are not damaged.
material from the site. Dispose of this material
legally. 2.7 SURFACE PREPARATION
2.7.1 General
2.6 EXCAVATION Stripping: Prepare the ground surface before placing
2.6.1 Extent fill (including topsoil fill) ground slabs or load bearing
Site surface: Excavate the site to give correct levels elements: To AS 3798 clause 6.1.5.
and profiles required for construction, site services, Remove loose material, debris, organic matter and
paving, and landscaping. Allow for compaction or materials which will inhibit or prevent satisfactory
settlement or heaving. placement of fill layers and compact the ground to
Footings: Excavate for footings to the required sizes achieve the required density.
and depths. 2.7.2 Source of fill
2.6.2 Crawl space Provide fill free from organic matter, imported on to
Provide a clear space under timber or steel bearers. the site from an approved source unless the fill type
Minimum clearance 400 mm. can be provided from spoil recovered from the
2.6.3 Marking excavations or designated borrow pits.
Before commencing excavation, locate and mark 2.7.3 Fill types
existing underground services in the areas which will Suitable material: To AS 3798 clause 4.4 including
be affected by the ground works operations inorganic, non-perishable material suitably graded
including clearing, excavating and trenching. and capable of compaction to the documented
2.6.4 Existing services density.
Unsuitable material: Do not use unsuitable material
Utility services: Contact DIAL BEFORE YOU DIG to
for fill in conformance with AS 3798 clause 4.3.
identify location of underground utility services pipes
General fill: Inorganic material, maximum particle
and cables.
size 75 mm, plasticity index not exceeding 15%.
2.6.5 Foundations Select fill: Naturally occurring material, crushed or
After excavation, confirm that the foundation quarried stone, crushed gravel, or a mixture of
conditions meet the design bearing capacity. crushed or quarried material free of lumps of clay
2.6.6 Bearing surfaces and free from organic or other deleterious material
complying with the following requirements:
Provide even plane bearing surfaces for loadbearing
elements including footings. Step to accommodate
level changes. Make the steps to the appropriate
courses if supporting masonry.
2.6.7 Reinstatement of excavation
If excavation exceeds the required depth, or
deteriorates, reinstate with fill to the correct depth,
level and bearing value.
2.6.8 Grading
External areas: Grade to give falls away from
buildings, minimum 1:100.

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Table – Select fill properties 2.7.9 FILL DENSITY TABLE

Table – Fill density
Property Value Location Density *
PERCENTAGE Residential: Lot fill 90
A.S. METRIC SIEVE PASSING BY Footings and non-spanning slabs on 98
WEIGHT ground areas of buildings
75.0 mm 100 Embankments and paved areas:
>0.15 m below subgrade surface 90
9.50 mm 30 - 100 <0.15 m below subgrade surface 95
2.36 mm 15 - 65 All other areas:
>0.3 m below finished surface 90
0.075 mm 5 - 25 <0.3 m below finished surface 95
Liquid Limit Maximum 35% * Minimum dry density ratio (standard compaction)
to AS 1289.5.1.1
Plasticity Index 2 - 15%
2.7.10 Tests - Witness Point
Linear Shrinkage 2 – 6 %. Provide proof that required compaction has been
(Passing 04.25 mm) 6% Maximum achieved.
C.B.R. - 4 day soaked at 2.8 SANDLAYER
95% MMDD at 5 mm 20% 2.8.1 Material
penetration
Clean sharp sand free from deleterious material,
2.7.4 Locations well graded with at least 90% by weight passing the
Use select fill under concrete building slabs and 4.75 mm sieve, and not more than 10% passing the
paving and general fill in other areas. 0.075 mm sieve.
2.7.5 Placing fill Extent: Place a layer of sand to the area of the
Placement: To BCA 3.2.2. building under concrete slabs.
Layers: Place fill in near horizontal layers of uniform Nominal thickness: 50 mm.
thickness no greater than 200 mm after compaction, Wet down before laying vapour barrier.
deposited systematically across the fill area. 2.9 PILING
Maximum depth of sand fill: 400 mm.
2.9.1 Bored piers
2.7.6 Placing at structures
After excavating bored piers, remove loose material
Place and compact fill in layers simultaneously on and water from the base and confirm the bearing
both sides of structures, culverts and pipelines to capacity. Do not allow loose material to fall down the
avoid differential loading. hole before or during concreting; provide a liner if
2.7.7 Moisture content necessary.
Moisture content: Adjust the moisture content of fill 2.9.2 Screw-in foundations
during compaction within the range of 85 – 115% of Provide a proprietary system designed to AS 2159.
the optimum moisture content determined by
AS 1289.5.1.1 in order to achieve the required 2.10 SERVICE TRENCHES
density. 2.10.1 Excavation
2.7.8 Required density If practicable, make trenches straight between
Density: Compact the subgrade and each layer of fill access chambers, inspection points and junctions,
to the required depth and density, as a systematic with stable sides as near to vertical as possible and
construction operation and to conform to the TABLE. uniform grades.
– FILL DENSITY. Shape surfaces to provide 2.10.2 Trench widths
drainage and to prevent ponding.
Keep trench widths to the minimum consistent with
the laying and bedding of the relevant service and
construction of access chambers and pits.
2.10.3 Backfilling
Backfill service trenches as soon as possible after
laying and bedding the service, if possible on the
same working day.
Compact all materials in layers not exceeding
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layer to the relative compaction specified before the Coloured concrete: To AS 3610.1.
next layer is commenced. Plywood Formwork: To AS 6669. Use appropriate
Backfill material: Excavated spoil or well graded grade for the documented design dimensions,
inorganic material with maximum particle size of loading and surface quality.
75 mm. Ground slabs footings and damp proof membranes:
- Next to services: Do not place any particles To AS 2870 where appropriate.
greater in size than 25 mm within 150 mm of Reinforcement: To AS/NZS 4671.
services. Deformed Ribbed Bar: Normal ductility class,
- Under paved areas and within 4 m of structures: strength grade 500 MPa, unless otherwise noted.
Coarse sand, controlled low strength material or Round Bars: Normal ductility class, strength grade
fine crushed rock. 250 MPa.
- In reactive clay sites classified M, M-D, H, H1-D, Slip resistance classification of new pedestrian
H2, H2-D, E or E-D to AS 2870: re-use surface materials: To AS 4586.
excavated site material at moisture content within Reinforcing Mesh: Deformed ribbed, low ductility
± 1% of that of the adjoining insitu clay. class, strength grade 500 MPa.
2.11 OTHER REQUIREMENTS 3.2 INSPECTION NOTICE – WITNESS POINT
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Give sufficient notice so that inspection may be
section of Request for Tender document. made at the following stages:
- Termite barrier and film underlay installed.
- Completed formwork, and reinforcement,
tendons, cores and embedment fixed in place.
- Commencement of concrete placing.
- Before core filling masonry.
- Evaluation of surface finish.

3.3 TESTS
3.3.1 General
Test authority: concrete supplier or NATA registered
3. CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION laboratory. Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC
REQUIREMENTS section of Request for Tender
3.1 GENERAL document.
Cross reference Reports and records of test results: To the relevant
Refer to the following sections: parts of the AS 1012 series. Keep results on site.
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS section for termite 3.3.2 Assessment process of test results
management. Standard: To AS 1379.
- FLOOR COVERINGS section and drawings for Method of assessment: Project assessment.
locations of vinyl floor finishes. Ensure concrete 3.3.3 Compressive Strength - Hold Point
floor and sealers are compatible with adhesives. Sample, test, and assess: To AS 3600 and AS 1379.
- TILING section: Ensure concrete floor and sealer Hold Point - Agree to the method of strength
are compatible with adhesives. assessment prior to ordering concrete. Production
- PAVING for footpaths and cycle paths. See assessment may be used if applicable and if the
In-situ Concrete Paving clause. project is registered with the concrete producer for
Standards dissemination of production assessment statistics.
Structural Design: To withstand actions detailed in 3.3.4 Other quality parameters
AS/NZS 1170.1. Sample, test and assess: To AS 1379 Section 5
Concrete materials, construction and structural using a NATA registered testing authority.
design: To AS 3600. Slump: Test at least one sample from each batch
Formwork design and construction: To AS 3610. before placing concrete from that batch in the work.
Specification and supply of concrete: To AS 1379. Rejection: Remove rejected concrete from the site.
Cement: To AS 3972.
Aggregates: To AS 2758.1. 3.3.5 Sampling
Water: To AS 1379. Method of sampling: AS 1012.1.
Chemical admixtures: To AS 1478.1 Free of Sampling locations: To AS 1012.1 and the following:
chlorides, fluorides and nitrates. - Slump tests: On site, at the point of discharge
Profiled steel sheeting composite formwork: Hot- from the agitator.
dipped zinc coated sheet steel: To AS 1397. - Compressive strength tests: Spread the site
Minimum steel grade G550. sampling evenly throughout the pour.

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Table – Project assessment strength grade cleaning and disposed of in an appropriate waste
sampling facility. Acid etching may only be used for horizontal
Number of Minimum number of samples surfaces only.
batches for each Columns, load Other elements
type and grade bearing walls 3.5 GROUND SLAB VAPOUR BARRIER
per day
of concrete per elements per 3.5.1 General
day batch Provide a vapour barrier under slabs on ground
including integral ground beams and footings.
1 1 1
2-5 1 2 3.5.2 Standard
Vapour barriers and damp proof membranes: To
6-10 1 3
AS 2870 clause 5.3.3.
11-20 1 4
3.5.3 Installation
Each additional 1 1
10 Additional Lay underlay over the bases as follows:
- Lap joints at least 200mm and seal the laps and
penetrations with waterproof adhesive tape.
Frequency of sampling: To AS 1379 section 5 and 6
- Face the laps away from the direction of
and the following:
concrete pour.
- Slump tests: Take at least one sample from
- Continue up vertical faces past the damp-proof
each batch.
course where applicable, and tape fix at the top
- Compressive strength test: To Table - Project
- Patch or seal punctures or tears before placing
assessment strength grade sampling.
concrete.
3.3.6 Making and curing of specimen - Cut back as required after concrete has gained
To AS 1012.8.1 and AS 1012.8.2. strength and formwork has been removed.
Specimens for compressive strength tests: Make - Do not pierce the ground slab vapour barrier.
and cure at least two specimens from the sample of
each grade. Specimen size: 3.6 REINFORCEMENT
- Aggregate size ≤ 20 mm: Nominally 200 x 3.6.1 General
100 mm diameter. Provide reinforcement, including tie wires, plastic
- Aggregate size > 20 mm: Nominally 300 x support chairs, spacers and accessories.
150 mm diameter. Identification: Supply reinforcement which is readily
3.3.7 Test methods identifiable as to grade and origin.
To the relevant parts of the AS 1012 series. 3.6.2 Dowels
Acceptance criteria: Round Bars, each dowel in one piece, straight, with
- As documented in the Control properties square cut ends free from burrs. Apply two coats of
schedule - performance (Refer to PROJECT bitumen emulsion to half the length of the dowel at
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS section of Request one end. Embed the unpainted half of the dowels in
for Tender document). the concrete placed first.
- Early age compressive strength: As documented
3.6.3 Minimum lap
in the Control tests schedule (Refer to
PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS section Splice as follows:
of Request for Tender document). - Mesh generally: 225 mm.
Slump test: Assess slump for every batch. Perform - Trench mesh: 500 mm.
- Bars: Greater of either 500 mm or 25 x bar
slump test on each strength sample.
diameter.
Drying shrinkage at 56 days: To AS 1012.13.
- Strip footing intersections and corners: For full
3.3.8 Embedded pressure pipes width of intersecting reinforcement.
Complete leak tests before embedding pipes. 3.6.4 Minimum cover
3.3.9 Liquid retaining structures External surface: 40mm
Testing for liquid tightness: To AS 3735. Internal surface: 20mm
Protected by membrane on ground: 30mm
3.4 SURFACE PREPARATION Cast against ground: 50mm
Any foreign materials such as oils, grease, waxes, Aggressive soil: 65mm
form release agents, curing compounds,
efflorescence, sealers, salts, laitance, or other
contaminants must be effectively removed.
Abrasive blasting should be used to prepare the
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3.7 EMBEDDED ITEMS - Not visible: Class 5.

3.7.1 Placing and fixing - Hold Point Unformed surfaces: Confirm conformance with the
Hold Point - Fix cores and embedded items to Flatness Tolerance Class Table for the class of
prevent movement during concrete placing. Obtain finish nominated using a straight edge placed
approval before cutting reinforcement or displacing anywhere on the surface in any direction.
reinforcement from its required location.
3.7.2 Tolerances on placement Table – Flatness tolerance class
Class Measurement Max deviation
Maximum deviation from correct positions:
(mm)
- Embedded items generally: + 10 mm.
- Fasteners including, anchor bolts: + 3 mm. A 2 m straight edge 4
- Anchor bolt groups for structural steel: To B 3 m straight edge 6
AS 4100 clause 15.3.1. C 600 mm straight 6
3.7.3 Corrosion protection edge
Galvanized ferrous fixings (other than stainless 3.8.4 Concrete placing
steel): To AS/NZS 4680 or AS 1214. Passivate
Layers: Place concrete in layers not more than
galvanized surfaces to be embedded in concrete by
300 mm thick, compact the following layer into
dipping in 0.2% sodium dichromate solution.
previous layer before previous layer has taken initial
Refer to the PROTECTIVE COATINGS clause in the
set.
PAINTING section.
Slabs and pavements: Place concrete uniformly over
3.8 CONCRETE the width of the slab so that the face is generally
vertical and normal to the direction of placing.
3.8.1 Pre mixed supply
3.8.5 Hot weather placing - Hold Point
Standard: To AS 1379, by the batch production
process. The provisions of this clause apply to concreting
Typical maximum/minimum slump: 95-80 mm. Other where the surrounding shade outdoor temperature is
o
concrete slump may be required as shown on the greater than 32 C.
drawings or in the PROJECT SPECIFIC Hold Point - Mixing: Do not mix concrete when the
REQUIREMENTS section of Request for Tender outdoor shade temperature on the site exceeds
o
document. Concrete Grade 38 C, unless otherwise approved and then only
Footings - N25. subject to such conditions as may be imposed.
Exposed slabs on ground - N32. Handling: Take precautions to prevent premature
Internal slabs on ground - N25. stiffening of the fresh mix and to reduce water
Columns & suspended slabs - N40. absorption and evaporation losses. Mix, transport,
Other concrete grades may be required as shown on place and compact the concrete as rapidly as
the drawings or in the PROJECT SPECIFIC possible.
REQUIREMENTS section of Request for Tender 3.8.6 Placing
document. Before and during placing maintain the formwork
3.8.2 Grout for blockwork cores and reinforcement at a temperature not greater than
o
Standard: AS 3700 Materials section, grout clause. 32 C by protection, cold water spraying, or other
Grout: Class S15 (to AS 1379) 15 MPa with a effective means. When placed in the forms, the
o
pourable slump, a minimum cement content of temperature of the concrete must not exceed 35 C.
300 kg/m3 and maximum 6 mm aggregate. Temperature control methods: Submit for approval
the proposed method or methods of maintaining the
3.8.3 Tolerances
specified temperature of the placed concrete, which
Formwork may include using chilled mixing water, spraying the
Plumb of element > 8m high: 1:1000. coarse aggregate with cold water or covering the
Plumb of element ≤ 8m high: To AS 3610.1. container(s) when transporting the concrete.
Position: construct formwork so that finished Evaporation Control: Erect barriers to protect freshly
concrete conforms to AS 3600 clause 17.5. laid concrete from drying winds.
Reinforcement
Fabrication and fixing: To AS 3600 clause 17.5.3. 3.8.7 Compaction
Finishes Vibrate concrete to remove entrapped air.
Formed surfaces quality of surface finish: To Vibrators: Do not allow vibrators to contact set
AS 3610.1 Table 3.3.2. concrete, reinforcement or items including pipes and
Confirm conformance with the surface finish conduits embedded in concrete. Do not use
requirements of AS 3610.1 and the following; vibrators to move concrete along the formwork.
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3.8.8 Curing Machine floated finish

Protection: Protect concrete from premature drying Finish the screeded surface with approved power
and from excessive hot, cold and/or windy driven equipment to a uniform smooth texture. Hand
conditions by a suitable approved method. float in locations inaccessible to the machine float.
Minimum Curing Time: Finish: To a surface tolerance Class A.
- In-ground footings: 3 days. Steel trowelled finish
- Fully enclosed internal surfaces: 3 days.
Use steel hand trowels to produce the final finish
- Exposed footings, beams and slabs: 7 days.
free of trowel marks and uniform in texture and
- Other surfaces: 7 days.
appearance.
3.8.9 Stripping times Finish: To a surface tolerance class A.
Leave formwork for suspended structures in place Wood float finish
after pouring concrete for the following periods:
- Vertical surfaces: 2 days. Produce the final finish with a wood float.
- Bottom surfaces: 7 days with shoring and Sponge finish
backprops left in position for 21 days. After screeding and finishing with a steel trowel
obtain an even textured sand finish by wiping the
3.9 JOINTS
surface with a damp sponge.
3.9.1 Construction joints
Broom finish
Joint preparation: Roughen and clean the
After floating use a broom to produce an even
hardened concrete joint surface, remove loose or
textured slip-resistant surface.
soft material, free water, foreign matter and
laitance. Dampen the surface before placing the 3.12 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
fresh concrete and coat with a neat cement slurry. Concrete strength: 25 MPa.
3.9.2 Slip joints Clothes hoist footing: 400 deep x 250 mm diameter
If concrete slabs are supported on masonry, provide with a 300 x 300 x 75 mm thick concrete surround
proprietary pre-lubricated slip joints. above the finished ground line weathered away from
the post.
3.9.3 Movement Joints
Splash Pads: Provide 600 x 600 x 50 mm thick
Insert 12 mm thick Abelflex closed cell compressible concrete splash pads at each downpipe to direct the
filler strip in the joint. water away from the building.
Detach the removable top strip and fill with: Fosroc Mowing strips: Provide 300 wide x 75 mm thick
Thioflex 600. concrete mowing strips where shown on the
drawings. Fall away from building and construct
3.10 SURFACE MODIFIERS – HOLD POINT
tooled joints at 3 m maximum centres.
Hold Point - Do not use surface modifiers without
obtaining prior written approval from the Gas cylinder pad: Provide 1000 x 500 x 100 mm
Superintendent. thick concrete base slab where shown on the
Application: Apply to clean surfaces to the drawings or as directed.
manufacturer’s recommendations. Footpath Crossings: To local authority requirements.
Seal the concrete with an applied sealing system
3.13 OTHER REQUIREMENTS
which is compatible with the concrete and the
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
adhesive to be used for the floor coverings.
The sealing system must prevent moisture from section of Request for Tender document.
passing through the slab. 4. STEEL CONSTRUCTION
3.11 FINISHES TO UNFORMED SURFACES 4.1 GENERAL
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
section of Request for Tender document. Cross references
Screeding Refer to the following sections:
- CONCRETE: For installation of foundation
Finish slab surfaces by approved means to finished bolts.
levels. Produce surfaces to tolerance Class B - - TILING: For waterproofing wet areas.
maximum deviation from a 3 m straight edge of - CLADDING AND LINING
6 mm. - ROOFING
Scored finish - NT CLIMATE ZONES TABLE
After screeding, give the surface a course scored - PAINTING
texture in the required direction by drawing a stiff
brush or rake across the surface.

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Standards The Superintendent may at any time request to see

Anti-ponding boards: To AS/NZS 4200.2. the Welder Qualifications Records (WQR) of any
Structural steelwork; materials, construction, welder and welding supervisor involved in the works.
fabrication and erection: To AS 4100. Use only personnel who are pre-qualified for the
Steel framing: designed to AS 3623. operations they are to perform.
Preparation of metal surfaces: To AS 1627 series. 4.3.3 Steelwork Inspection - Witness Point
Cold-formed steel members: To AS /NZS 4600. Give sufficient notice so that inspection may be
Site testing of protective coatings: To AS 3894.10 made at the following stages:
and AS 3894.11 and AS 3894.12. - Commencement of shop fabrication.
Structural design actions: AS/NZS 1170.1, - Surface preparation prior to painting.
AS/NZS 1170.2. - Steelwork and column bases erected on site,
prior to grouting, encasing, site painting or
4.2 MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS
cladding.
4.2.1 Steel construction: cold-formed steel Pay for the costs of weld examinations and tests,
Cold-formed sections from zinc-coated steel or including the costs of re-examination and re-testing
aluminium/zinc alloy coated steel to AS 1397/Z275 of repair welds.
or AZ150. Girts and purlins Z450 coating. 4.3.4 Shop Drawings - Hold Point
4.2.2 Self-drilling screws Hold Point - Submit 2 complete sets of shop
Standard: To AS 3566.1. drawings showing the relevant details of each
Generally: Corrosion resistance class 2, AS 3566.2. assembly, component, connection and details of
Exterior applications: Corrosion resistance class 4, transport and erection, including temporary lifting
AS 3566.2. lugs etc. before commencing fabrication.
4.2.3 Flashings and damp-proof courses Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
section of Request for Tender document.
Standard: To AS/NZS 2904.
4.3.5 Materials – Witness Point
4.2.4 Galvanizing
Galvanize mild steel components (including Steel Section Grade
fasteners) to AS 1214 or AS/NZS 4680, as Structural bars and sections to 250 (Bars)
appropriate, if exposed to weather; embedded in AS/NZS 3679.1 300(Sections)
masonry; or in contact with chemically treated Steel plate to AS/NZS 3678 250
timber. Hollow steel sections to AS 1163 C350
4.2.5 Electrogalvanizing Cold formed purlin and girt sections to G450 Z450
AS 1397
Ferrous hollow and open sections: To AS 4750.
4.2.6 Thermal break Witness Point - Compliance: Provide evidence that
Roof: where metal sheet roofing is fixed to metal the steel used in the works complies with the
purlins, metal rafters or metal battens, provide a required material standards.
thermal break, consisting of a material with an R-
4.4 CONSTRUCTION
value of not less than R0.2 installed between the
metal sheet roofing and its supporting metal purlins, 4.4.1 Beam Camber
metal rafters or metal battens. If beam members have a natural camber within the
Walls: where lightweight external cladding such as straightness tolerance, fabricate and erect them with
weatherboards, fibre cement or metal sheeting is the camber up.
fixed to a metal frame provide a thermal break, 4.4.2 Foundation bolts
consisting of a material with an R-value of not less
Hexagonal bolts: To AS 1111.1.
than R0.2, installed between the external cladding
Hot-dip galvanized: To AS 1214.
and the metal frame.
Supply each foundation bolt with 2 nuts and 2
4.3 STRUCTURAL STEEL oversize washers and provide sufficient thread to
permit the levelling nut to be set below the base
4.3.1 Weld Procedure Specification - Hold
plate.
Point
4.4.3 Temporary connections - Hold Point
Obtain Superintendent’s approval of Weld
Procedure Specification (WPS) prior to Do not attach cleats without approval. Remove
commencement of any welding. temporary cleats on completion and restore the
surface.
4.3.2 Certification of welders and welding
supervisors
Standard: To AS 1796.

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4.4.4 Enlargement of bolt holes - Hold Point Inorganic zinc silicate

Do not hand flame cut or otherwise enlarge any bolt Blast clean to recommendations of AS 1627.4 to
holes without approval. grade Sa of AS 1627.9 and prime with one coat of
inorganic zinc silicate to APAS specification 2908
4.4.5 Bolts with a dry film thickness of 75 microns.
Use Grade 4.6/S bolts unless otherwise noted. Site work: After erection, repair any damage to the
4.4.6 Welding shop coating and apply the coating, if any, omitted at
Standard: To AS/NZS 1554.1 use SP category site connections.
Time delay: Prime the steel surface as soon as
welds unless noted otherwise.
possible after surface preparation and prior to any
All welds to be 6 mm continuous fillet welds for full
deterioration of the surface. If the surface is
perimeter of contact unless noted otherwise (UNO).
contaminated or rust bloomed, repeat the surface
Visually examine the total length of all SP welds, in preparation before applying the primer.
accordance with AS/NZS 1554.1 sections 6 and 7.
4.6 LIGHT STEEL FRAMING SYSTEM
4.5 PROTECTIVE COATING
4.6.1 Steel stud framing system
Cross references
Framing: Generally 75 x 1.6 mm G450 studs for
Refer to the following sections: cyclonic areas and 75 x 1.2 mm G500 studs for non-
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: inspections, cyclonic areas externally at 450 mm max crs and 75
Submissions and approvals. x 1.2 mm G500 studs internally with top and bottom
- PAINTING
plates, heads, mullions and bracing designed for the
4.5.1 Protective coatings - Zinc based coatings specific application.
- Witness Point
4.6.2 Steel Framing Inspection - Witness Point
Applicators to be PCCP accredited in the category
applicable to the works.
Give sufficient notice so that inspection may be
Elements: All members except hot dipped made of steel framing erected on site prior to lining
galvanised or cold formed sections of purlins and or cladding.
girts. 4.6.3 Fabrication
Do not use DuraGal. Cut members accurately to length so that they fit
Surface Preparation: To AS 1627. firmly against abutting members. Form holes by
Remove loose millscale, rust, oil, grease, dirt, drilling or punching. Flare the holes for services or
globules of weld metal, weld slag and other foreign provide plastic grommets.
matter. Weld the framing using the metal inert gas (MIG)
Witness Point - Give sufficient notice so that technique or carbon arc welding. Clean the weld and
inspection may be made at surface preparation prior
coated areas affected by welding and touch up with
to painting.
zinc rich organic binder to APAS 2916.
Priming: Apply the primer coat to the structural steel
Cleaning: On completion of framing remove any
before delivery to the site and protect from damage
during handling and transport. debris from the cavities of members.
Witness Point - Submit reports of site testing of Temporary earthing: Provide temporary earthing
protective coatings: To AS 3894.10 and AS 3894.11 during erection until the permanently earthing is
and AS 3894.12 within 2 days of receiving them. installed. Permanently earth completed steel frames
Engage an independent NATA accredited paint in accordance with PowerWater regulations.
inspector. Pay all inspection and reporting fees and Damp course: Provide a continuous damp proof
costs. course of Super Alcor between the concrete slab
Witness Point - Provide details of inspectors name and wall bottom plate.
and qualifications 4.6.4 Metal Roof Trusses – Hold Point
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Approved manufacturer: Use metal roof trusses
section of Request for Tender document. prefabricated by an approved manufacturer using
Single pack zinc phosphate
Lysaght light steel framing sections.
Thoroughly wire brush steelwork to AS 1627.2 and
Hold Point - Shop Drawings – Submit shop
prime with one coat of single pack zinc phosphate to
drawings showing the truss arrangement, location,
APAS specification 0162/1 with a dry film thickness
loading, member sizes, joint details, lifting points and
of 40 microns.
method of fixing and bracing.
Epoxy zinc phosphate
Hold Point - Certification: Provide certification of the
Blast clean to the recommendations of AS 1627.4 to
structural sufficiency of the truss and roof design
grade Sa of AS 1627.9 and prime with one coat of
supplied on a completed NT Building Act Section 40
epoxy zinc phosphate to APAS specification 2971
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4.6.5 Steel battens edges to be concealed in the works. Provide a

Roof Batten: For Region C: 40 mm 0.75 BMT fixed suppliers certificate showing compliance.
cyclonic steel roof batten fixed to current relevant NT 5.2.4 Structural Woodwork Inspection -
Deemed To Comply. Witness Point
Ceiling Battens: 23.5 mm 0.42 BMT fixed to Give sufficient notice so that erected structural
manufacturers’ recommendations. woodwork may be inspected before it is covered, for
Refer to NT CLIMATE ZONES TABLE for example by cladding, lining and roofing.
requirements for other regions.
5.2.5 Preservative pressure treatment
4.7 OTHER REQUIREMENTS Pressure treat all structural timbers with ACQ
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Preservative Formulation in accordance with
section of Request for Tender document. AS 1604.1 or alternatively with BFCA salts by the
CSIRO approved dip-diffusion process. The
minimum dry salt retention in permeable species is
5.6 kg/m3 to all timber with susceptible sapwood.
5.2.6 Timber grades
Hardwood: To AS 2796.1.
Grading: To AS 2796.2.
Structural Timbers: Generally F14 minimum.
Timber Trusses: To the truss manufacturer’s design.
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
section of Request for Tender document.
5.2.7 Fasteners
5. TIMBER CONSTRUCTION
Metal washers: Provide washers to the heads and
nuts of all bolts and coach screws.
5.1 GENERAL
Steel straps: Zinc-coated steel to AS 1397/Z275,
Cross references minimum size 25 x 1 mm or 30 x 0.8 mm.
Refer to the following sections: Timber fasteners: Use fasteners capable of
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: For termite transmitting the loads imposed, and sufficient to
management and timber durability. ensure the rigidity of the assembly. Do not split or
- CLADDING AND LINING: For timber trims. otherwise damage the timber.
- ROOFING. 5.2.8 Self-drilling screws
- TILING: For waterproofing wet areas.
Standard: To AS 3566.1 and AS 3566.2.
Standards
Generally: Corrosion resistance class 3.
Timber framing and flooring: To AS 1684 series. Exterior applications: Corrosion resistance class 4.
Design: To AS 1720.1.
5.2.9 Adhesives
Anti-ponding boards: To AS/NZS 4200.2.
Flashings and damp proof courses: To Use adhesives capable of transmitting the loads
AS/NZS 2904. imposed, and sufficient to ensure the rigidity of the
Self drilling screws: To AS 3566.1. assembly and that do not cause discolouration of
finished surfaces.
5.2 TIMBER FRAMING Structural Adhesives: To AS/NZS 1328.1.
5.2.1 General 5.2.10 Finished sizes
Handling and protection: Do not distort or damage Use milled timbers with actual dimensions which are
timber or timber products. not less than stated dimensions, except for
Moisture content: Maintain the equilibrium moisture dimensions qualified by a term such as “nominal” or
content of seasoned timber. “out of” to which industry standards for finished sizes
5.2.2 Protection from weather will apply. If unseasoned timber is used, or
variations in moisture are likely, make allowance for
Provide temporary protection for members until
shrinkage, swelling and differential movement.
permanent covering is in place.
Coating: Before placing bolts in contact with ACQ
5.2.3 Identification treated timber, coat the shank of the bolt in a grease
Branding: Brand all structural timber, floor boards or bituminous coating.
and structural plywood, under the authority of a 5.2.11 Plywood
recognised quality assurance program applicable to
Standard: To AS/NZS 2269.0.
the product. Locate the brand mark on faces or
Plywood formaldehyde emission class to
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Grading: Surface grade: CD. Timber species or group: Hardwood. Minimum

Bond: Type A to AS/NZS 2754.1 (Int.). stress grade F14.
5.2.12 Structural sheet flooring Provide additional support in the form of noggings,
trimmers and studs for fixing lining, cladding,
Installation: Fix 17 mm thick F14 Grade structural
hardware, accessories, fixtures and fittings as
plywood flooring with elastomeric adhesive to
required.
AS 2329 in addition to nailing or screwing. Sand
junctions lightly to a smooth, level surface. 5.2.16 Flashings
5.2.13 Timber decking Location: Provide flashings to external openings
sufficient to prevent the entry of moisture. Form
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
trays at the ends of sill flashings.
section for manufactured composite or recycled
materials. 5.2.17 Damp-proof courses
Standard: Provide damp-proof courses under the bottom plate
- Treated softwood to AS 4785.1 Section 4. of stud walls built off slabs or masonry dwarf walls,
- Hardwood to AS 2796.1 Section 4. as follows to AS/NZS 4200.1:
Definition: Timber flooring with plain, bevel or pencil - External walls: Turn up at least 75 mm on the
round edge suitable for pedestrian or light vehicle inside and tack to studs. Project 10 mm beyond
loadings in balconies, decks and access ways. the external slab edge or dwarf wall and turn
Timber (Minimum requirements): Hardwood species down at 45°.
of durability Class 2, size 70 x 19 mm finished. - Walls of bathrooms, shower rooms and
Installation: Lay in long lengths (minimum 3 spans) laundries: Turn up at least 150 mm on the ‘wet’
Stagger joints and make them over joists. Leave side and tack to studs.
4 mm between edges of boards. - All other walls: Turn up 25 mm each side of
Adhesive: Use a urethane elastomer adhesive in bottom plate.
addition to screws or nails as follows; Installation: Lay in long lengths. Lap full width at
- Continuously supported flooring: 4 mm beads at angles and intersections and at least 150 mm at
300 mm spacing at right angles to run of joints.
flooring. Junctions: Preserve continuity of damp-proofing at
- Intermittently supported flooring: 6 mm bead junctions of damp-proof courses, sarking and
along each joist or batten. waterproof membranes.
Fixing: No 10 Countersunk head tek screws to Material: Super Alcor damp-proof courses (DPC).
AS 3566.2 Corrosion resistance class 3. Two screws Sealing: Apply mastic type sealant around
to each joist. Stainless steel round head nails may penetrations through bottom plate and DPC.
be used for timber joists, if timber joists approved.
5.2.18 Floor framing
Surface finish: Apply the first coat of decking oil all
around before fixing. Apply a second coat after the Bearers and joists
deck is completed. Levelling: Level bearers and joists by checking or by
packing for the full width of the member with dense
5.2.14 Fibre cement flooring
corrosion resistant material which is secured in
Compressed sheets: To AS/NZS 2908.2, Type A, place:
Category 4. - Maximum thickness of packing: 3 mm.
Thickness: Generally 15 mm. Spring: Lay bearers and joists to allow for
Proprietary item: Hardies or CSR compressed sheet. straightening under loading.
Installation: Lay the length of the sheets at right Joints: Locate joints only over supports:
angles to the joists and continuous over at least 2 - Minimum bearing of bearers: 50 mm.
spans. Stagger the end joints and locate them - Minimum bearing of joists: 30 mm.
centrally over joists. Provide expansion joints as Fixing: Secure bearers and joists to supports to
recommended by the sheet manufacturer. provide restraint against lateral movement.
Fixing: Fix sheeting to the supports with adhesive Joist restraint:
and non-corrosive countersunk screws. Fill the - Unseasoned timber: If joist timber is
screw holes with sealant before fixing. After fixing, unseasoned, the span is greater than or equal
stop the screw heads with the same sealant, to 3000 mm, and there is no ceiling lining,
finished slightly below the sheet surface. provide solid blocking between each joist in
5.2.15 Wall framing rows at 1800 mm centres.
Gauging: Use gauged timbers in studs, noggings - Deep joists: If the joist depth: width ratio is
and plates for double faced walls. greater than or equal to 4, restrain joists at the
Generally 100 x 50 mm studs at 450 mm crs max. ends of the joists over supports and at
1800 mm centres using either of the following
as appropriate:
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- Continuous trimming joists. Fixing: Fix to the top plate with 50 x 6 mm mild steel
- Solid blocking or herringbone over brackets with 1-M12 bolt to the truss top chord
strutting. centre line and 1-M16 bolt to the structure.
- Trimmers or blocking dimensions: 5.3.5 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
- Depth: Joist depth less 25 mm.
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
- Width: greater than 25 mm.
section of Request for Tender document.
- Herringbone strutting dimensions: greater than
Roof Battens: Generally 75 x 50 mm Hardwood.
or equal to 38 x 38mm.
Ceiling Battens: Generally 75 x 38 mm Hardwood.
5.2.19 Timber fasteners Fixing: Fix in long lengths with joints at truss
Metal washers: Provide washers to the heads and crossings and staggered. Double nail ceiling battens
nuts of all bolts and coach screws. and fix roof battens to Deemed to Comply manual
Steel straps: Zinc-coated steel to AS 1397/Z275, details.
minimum size 25 x 1 mm or 30 x 0.8 mm. Valley Boards: Fabricate from 19 mm exterior grade
plywood and nail to each rafter.
5.3 TIMBER ROOF TRUSSES
Supports for water containers
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
section of Request for Tender document. If a water container or heater is located in the roof
space provide a support platform to AS/NZS 3500.4
5.3.1 Fabrication
clause 5.5.
Camber: Camber bottom chord upward.
Overhangs: Free from spring or splits. 5.4 OTHER REQUIREMENTS
5.3.2 Approved Timber Truss manufacturer - Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Hold Point section of Request for Tender document.
Hold Point - Use timber roof trusses prefabricated
by an approved manufacturer.
Provide the name of the timber truss manufacturer
prior to ordering the trusses.
5.3.3 Shop drawings - Hold Point
Hold Point - Submit shop drawings showing the
truss arrangement, location, loading, timber species,
grade and sizes, joint details, lifting points and
method of fixing and bracing, prior to the
manufacture of the trusses. Refer to PROJECT
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS section of Request for
Tender document. 6. BLOCK CONSTRUCTION
Marking: Permanently mark each truss to show the
manufacturer, timber species, location, support 6.1 GENERAL
points, project identification, tag or number and other
Cross references
relevant data.
Hold Point - Certification: Provide certification of the Refer to the following sections:
structural sufficiency of the roof truss design - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, for termite
supplied on a completed NT Building Act Section 40 management.
structural design form. - STEEL CONSTRUCTION, for structural
5.3.4 Installation steelwork.
Nail plated prefabricated roof trusses: To AS 4440. Standards
Support trusses on bottom chord at two points only, Design: To resist actions listed in AS 1170.
unless designed for additional support. Plumb to Masonry generally: To AS 3700
within the lesser of H/50 or 50 mm when H is the Masonry units: To AS/NZS 4455.1 and
height of the truss at the point where plumb is being AS/NZS 4455.3.
measured. No part of the truss is to be out of plumb Strengthened Areas: to BCA/NCC.
by more than these tolerances. Provide the required
ties and wind bracing. Over internal walls provide 6.2 MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS
not less than 10 mm vertical clearance and use 6.2.1 Steel components
bracing methods which allow for vertical Galvanizing: Galvanize mild steel components
movements. (including fasteners) to AS 1214 or AS/NZS 4680 as
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6.2.2 Masonry units 6.3.8 Steel door frames

Strength: generally minimum 15 MPa for structural Fill the backs of jambs and heads solid with mortar
units, To AS/NZS 4456.4. as the work proceeds.
Colour: Generally grey. 6.3.9 Double face walls
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Select the masonry units for uniform width and
section of Request for Tender document.
double-face qualities in single leaf masonry with
6.2.3 Flashings and damp-proof courses facework both sides. Before commencement, obtain
Standard: To AS/NZS 2904. a ruling as to which is the preferred wall face, and
6.2.4 Mortar materials favour that face should a compromise be
unavoidable.
Cement: To AS 3972, Type GP.
Sand: Fine aggregate with low clay content and free 6.3.10 Colour mixing
from efflorescing salts, selected for colour and In unpainted facework, distribute the colour range of
grading. units evenly to prevent colour concentrations.
Additives: Do not provide additives unless required 6.3.11 Sills
and approved.
Use proprietary concrete sill units solidly bedded.
6.2.5 Mortar mix
6.3.12 Appearance
Provide mortar mixes as follows: 1:1:6 cement, lime,
Leave unpainted facework clear of mortar smears,
sand for all general block work. Other mix
stains and discolouration. Do not clean using an acid
proportions may be required for special purposes.
solution and do not erode joints if using pressure
Measure volumes accurately to achieve the
spraying.
specified proportions. Machine mix for six minutes
minimum. 6.3.13 Wall Chasing
Chase concrete block walls to a maximum depth of
6.3 CONSTRUCTION GENERALLY 35 mm for 190 mm blockwork or 20 mm for 90 mm
6.3.1 Joints and cutting blockwork. Do not chase walls nominated as fire
Set out masonry with joints of uniform width and the rated or acoustic.
minimum cutting of masonry units. 6.3.14 Rate of construction
6.3.2 Joints Regulate the rate of construction to eliminate joint
Externally: Tool to give a dense water-shedding deformation, slumping or instability.
finish. Use a 12 mm diameter ironing rod. 6.3.15 Protection
Internally: Rake to give a key if wall is to be Contamination: Protect masonry materials and
plastered or strike flush if concealed. components from ground moisture and
To existing: Provide a straight joint. Do not tooth contamination.
new masonry into existing work. Elements: Protect masonry from rain and hot drying
6.3.3 Rod winds for at least 24 hours after laying.
90 mm high blocks: 6 courses to 600 mm.
6.4 DAMP-PROOF COURSES
190 mm high blocks: 3 courses to 600 mm.
6.4.1 Location
6.3.4 Bond
Provide damp-proof courses to the first 3 courses
Stretcher bond unless otherwise noted.
and perpends, including the first mortar bed, of all
6.3.5 Bedding walls on raft slabs or as shown on the drawings.
Shell bed hollow blocks and completely fill bed joints Damp proof course: Use mortar with a damp course
and perpends. admixture to manufacturer’s instructions. Add a
6.3.6 Perpends black pigment if the mortar admixture is not coloured
differently to mortar without the damp course
Keep perpends in alternate courses vertically
admixture.
aligned.
6.3.7 Building in 6.5 CONTROL OF MOVEMENT
Build in wall ties and accessories as the construction 6.5.1 General
proceeds. If it is not practicable to obtain the Provide joints to AS 4773.1 Section 13.
required embedment wholly in the mortar joint in
6.5.2 Control joints for concrete Blockwork
hollow core brickwork or blockwork, fill appropriate
cores with grout or mortar. Maximum length of continuous wall: 6 m.
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6.5.3 Flexible ties and anchors 6.7.3 Cleaning core holes - Hold Point
If ties or anchors extend across control joints, Hold Point - Notify the Superintendent when
provide ties or anchors which maintain the stability cleaning out is completed. Reinforcement may be
of the masonry without impairing the effectiveness of placed in the cores prior to the inspection. Do not
the joint. grout fill the cores until cleaning out and
Proprietary Item: Masonry flexible anchors MFA3/3 reinforcement have been inspected and approved.
installed at 400 mm centres max. 6.7.4 Sealing - Witness Point
6.5.4 Joint material Sealing: Following inspection of the core and
Installation: Clean the joints thoroughly and insert a reinforcement form over holes to contain core filling
19 mm diameter closed cell expanded polyethylene grout.
compressible backing rod before sealing. 6.7.5 Bond beams
Sealant depth: Fill the joints with Sikaflex - PRO
Use bond beams made from purpose-made hollow
flexible sealant for a depth of at least two-thirds the
concrete blocks with reinforcement grouted in place.
joint width.
Install 6 mm fibre cement or proprietary metal
Sealant Type: Polyurethane based, external, UV
closers at non reinforced cores of the wall below.
stable.
Reinforcement: As shown on the drawings.
6.6 STEEL LINTELS Starter bars: Wire tie core reinforcement to starter
bars.
6.6.1 Cold-formed lintels
6.7.6 Lintel blocks
Proprietary cold-formed flat-based type designed to
AS/NZS 4600. 6.7.7 Use purpose made U shaped blocks with
reinforcement grouted in place. Core
6.6.2 Steel flats and angles
filling grout
Sizes: To AS 4773.1 Table 12.1 unless detailed
Reference: Refer to CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION.
otherwise.
Structural blockwork: Fill core holes, bond beams
6.6.3 Material and lintels etc. of structural blockwork with pre mixed
Mild steel galvanized to AS/NZS 4680. Do not cut grout.
after galvanizing.
Corrosion protection: To AS/NZS 2699.3. Placing: Wait at least 3 days after construction of
6.6.4 Installation blockwork before placing grout. Limit the height of
pours to 3 m. Grout fill all cores below ground level.
Install with the longer leg vertical. Keep lintels
10 mm clear of heads and frames. Pack mortar 6.8 OTHER REQUIREMENTS
between the angle upstand and supported masonry Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
units. section of Request for Tender document.
Propping: To prevent deflection or excessive
rotation, temporarily prop proprietary cold-formed
lintels until the masonry reaches its required
strength.
Minimum propping period: 3 days.

6.7 REINFORCED MASONRY

6.7.1 Designation
Masonry required to be strengthened with
embedded steel reinforcement (other than bed joint 7. INSULATION, SARKING AND PLIABLE
reinforcement) is designated reinforced masonry. MEMBRANES
6.7.2 Clean out blocks – Witness Point
Location: At the base of each core to be grout filled 7.1 GENERAL
including above bond beams and stage filled walls. Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Hole size: Machine cut 100 x 100 mm. section of Request for Tender document.
Witness Point - Notify the Superintendent when all Cross references
clean out blocks have been laid. Refer to GENERAL REQUIREMENTS for sealing of
In blockwork use purpose-made cleanout blocks or reveals at openings.
machine cut a cleaning hole at the base of each
Standards
reinforced core, located on the side of the wall which
is to be rendered or otherwise concealed. Pliable building membrane: To AS/NZS 4200.1 and
equivalent to sarking type materials as defined in the
BCA.
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Comply with Work Health and Safety (N.U.L) Act Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
and Regulations. section of Request for Tender document.
Comply with the ICANZ Industry Code of Practice for 7.3.2 Pliable material
the Safe Use of Glass Wool and Rock Wool
Insulation. Use heavy weight materials.
Standard: To AS/NZS 4200.1.
7.2 DEFINITIONS 7.3.3 Wire support to roof insulation
Condensation
The process used to describe moisture formation on Use support mesh of 1.25 mm diameter galvanized
a surface as a result of moist air coming into contact wire welded in a grid of 100 x 115 mm.
with a surface which is at a lower temperature. As Safety mesh to statutory requirements may also be
cool air is unable to retain the same amount of water used to support sarking.
vapour as warm air, excess moisture is released as Standard: To AS/NZS 4389.
condensation. Size: 300 x 150 mm grid of 2 mm diameter
Insulation galvanized wire.
Typically a material or assembly of materials
intended to provide resistance to heat flow. For 7.4 INSPECTION NOTICE - WITNESS POINT
Minimum Total R value refer to the PROJECT Give sufficient notice so that inspection may be
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS section of Request for made of the pliable membranes, sarking, vapour
Tender document. barriers and insulation before they are covered up or
Pliable building membrane concealed.
Includes damp proof membrane, sarking, insulation,
vapour barrier or a combination when installed in a 7.5 INSTALLATION
building structure. Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Sarking section of Request for Tender document for
A material intended to collect and discharge any minimum R values.
water that may penetrate a building (commonly 7.5.1 General installation requirements
described as RFL, or reflective foil laminate). Where Insulation must comply with AS/NZS 4859.1 and be
Sarking also forms a vapour barrier, the vapour installed so that it—
barrier properties must conform to this specification. - abuts or overlaps adjoining insulation other
Sisalation than at supporting members such as studs,
Bonded layers of aluminium foil which may be used noggings, joists, furring channels and the
as a flame or water retardant. Where Sisalation also like where the insulation must be against the
forms a vapour barrier, the vapour barrier properties member; and
must conform to this specification.
Vapour barrier - forms a continuous barrier with ceilings,
A material specifically intended to restrict the walls, bulkheads, floors or the like that
transmission of vapour. Typically used for moisture inherently contribute to the thermal barrier;
proofing. and
- does not affect the safe or effective
7.3 MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS operation of a service or fitting.
7.3.1 Insulation Reflective insulation
Cellulosic fibre (loose fill): To AS/NZS 4859.1 Reflective insulation must be installed with—
Section 5.
Mineral wool blankets and cut pieces to - the necessary airspace to achieve the
required R-Value between a reflective side
AS/NZS 4859.1 Section 8. Only use biosoluble
of the reflective insulation and a building
products rated FBS-1.
lining or cladding; and
Polyester to AS/NZS 4859.1 section 7.
Polystyrene (moulded rigid cellular sheets RC/PS- - the reflective insulation closely fitted against
M): To AS 1366.3. any penetration, door or window opening;
Polystyrene (extruded rigid cellular sheets RC/PS- and
E): To AS 1366.4. - the reflective insulation adequately
Polyurethane (rigid cellular sheets RC/PUR): To supported by framing members; and
AS 1366.1. - each adjoining sheet of roll membrane
Reflective thermal insulation: To AS/NZS 4859.1 being—
Section 9. - overlapped not less than 150 mm;
Wool: To AS/NZS 4859.1 Section 6. or
Composite foam and foil blankets or boards: To - taped together.
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Bulk insulation air tight seal. Refer to the VAPOUR BARRIER

Bulk insulation must be installed so that— clause.
- it maintains its position and thickness, other 7.5.5 Roof sarking
than where it is compressed between Provide sarking to metal roofs as detailed on the
cladding and supporting members, water drawings.
pipes, electrical cabling or the like; and Installation: Lay the sarking to the whole of the roof
- in a ceiling, where there is no bulk insulation area running parallel to the purlins or battens and
or reflective insulation in the wall beneath, it lapped 150 mm over the purlins or battens.
overlaps the wall by not less than 150 mm. Use support mesh to sarking on exposed roofs.
7.5.2 Bulk insulation Ridge ventilation: Finish sarking at least 50 mm clear
Standard: To AS 3999. Make sure fibre batts or of ridges.
blankets are firmly butted and fitted tightly between Note: Where the sarking also forms a vapour barrier
framing members with no gaps except as follows: refer to the Vapour Barrier clause.
- Do not obstruct access holes or vents. 7.5.6 Combined Insulation and Sarking
- At light fittings to AS/NZS 3000 clause 4.5. Standard: To AS/NZS 4859.1. Use a medium/heavy
- At electrical cables: To AS 3999 clause 2.6. weight reflective foil factory bonded to an insulation
If cables will be in contact with expanded blanket with a minimum R-value of 2.0 Lap the
polystyrene (EPS) insulation, ensure the cable is insulation material a minimum of 150 mm at joints.
sheathed in low plasticiser migration PVC or wrap Tape joins at edges of the blanket, both top and
cable in polyester tape. bottom. Refer to Vapour Barrier clause if to be used
If support is not otherwise provided, secure nylon in combination with vapour barrier.
twine to the framing and stretch tight.
Insulation material: fibreglass blankets or batts; refer 7.6 VAPOUR BARRIER
to the PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Standard To: AS/NZS 4200.1 and AS/NZS 4200.2
section of Request for Tender document. for
Single layer of heavy weight sisalation, Bradford
minimum R-value requirements.
Thermofoil 753 High Impermeability, or equivalent,
Comply with the ICANZ Industry Code of Practice for over a single layer of insulation or a bonded layer of
the Safe Use of Glass Wool and Rock Wool insulation fixed to a perforated reflective foil material.
Insulation. Bonded perforated foil to the underside.
Marking: Deliver mineral wool products to the site in The vapour barrier for the roof must be impermeable
the original manufacturers’ packaging. to vapour and provide moisture proofing including at
7.5.3 Pliable Material laps, at edges and at penetrations through the
Installation: To AS/NZS 4200.2 and to the BCA. vapour barrier membrane. In masonry construction
the vapour barrier to the walls is generally provided
7.5.4 Wall sarking by an external painted membrane finish.
Provide sarking where shown on the drawings, Requirement: Achieve to the maximum extent of air
behind external facing material which does not tight separation between air conditioned and non-air
provide permanent weatherproofing, or behind conditioned spaces to prevent moisture
cladding which may be subject to condensation transmission. This includes between internal non air
forming on the internal face, including: conditioned spaces and air conditioned spaces.
- Boards fixed vertically or diagonally.
7.6.1 Vapour Barrier Installation
- Boards or planks fixed in exposed locations
where wind driven rain can penetrate the joints. Vapour barriers in the roof must be laid on the high
- Unpainted or unsealed cladding. vapour pressure side (hot side) of the whole of the
- Behind external cladding in bushfire prone roof area, running parallel to the purlins and lapped
areas to AS 3959. 150 mm over the purlins, limit the tension and
- Masonry veneer. contact with roof metal sheet to reduce thermal
Installation: Apply to run horizontally to the outer transmission; this applies to Climate Zone 1 (BCA).
face of external wall framing from the bottom plate, For Climate Zone 3 (BCA) design and specify for the
over the flashing, up to the top plate. Pull taut over specific requirements for that Region.
the framing and fix to framing members. Provide Seal the laps and smaller penetrations with
horizontal laps at least 150 mm wide with the approved heat resistant pressure sensitive tape
direction of the laps ensuring that water is shed to 75 mm wide and elastomeric (polyurethane) sealant
the outer face of the membrane. to form a continuous air tight seal. The elastomeric
At windows, run over the head flashing. sealant used must be compatible with the
Where the wall sarking also acts as a vapour barrier, membrane material.
lap and seal as for roof sarking to form a continuous

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Masonry walls – Seal vapour barrier membrane to (polyurethane) sealant and heat resistant pressure
walls with elastomeric sealant and mechanically sensitive tape 75 mm wide to form a continuous air
clamp with metal angle brackets to the wall. If tight seal. Turn vapour barrier down into the walls
vapour barrier extends from the underside of the and ensure that the laps are mechanically fixed and
roof to the top of the wall, fix metal angles between fully sealed at all junctions, caps and penetrations.
roof beams to support vapour barrier at roof level. 7.6.4 Blanket for sound insulation
The elastomeric sealant used must be compatible
Install reflective thermal insulation (if any), and mesh
with the materials with which it is in contact.
support, over the roof framing, so that the blanket is
Frame construction – Ensure the roof vapour in continuous contact with the underside of the metal
barrier is lapped and sealed over the wall vapour roofing sheets. Ensure minimum required thermal
barrier. The vapour barrier must be installed on the and sound insulation levels are achieved.
high vapour pressure side (hot side) of the wall.
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Where roof beams pass through the vapour section of Request for Tender document.
barrier - Weld or mechanically fix metal flanges to Refer to Vapour Barriers Typical Details:
the beam, seal with elastomeric sealant and https://infrastructure.nt.gov.au/specification-
mechanically clamp to the vapour barrier to all services/technical-specifications/buildings
surfaces of the beam and to the faces of the flanges.
Ensure there are no gaps between beams and 7.7 OTHER REQUIREMENTS
flange which could allow air to pass from one side of Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
the vapour barrier to the other. Refer to drawings if section of Request for Tender document.
available. Large penetrations such as for ducts or
flues - Fix angle flanges or purpose made straps to
the duct
or flue and mechanically clamp and seal the vapour
barrier to all sides with elastomeric sealant. No
fixings are to penetrate through the duct. Ensure the
vapour barrier material is supported to prevent
stressing the seal. Refer to drawings if available.
Where box gutters are incorporated into the roof
design - Ensure the continuity of the vapour barrier
under and around the gutters. Support the vapour
barrier at the sides of gutters with plywood or sheet
metal infills from the underside of the roof down to 8. ROOFING
the gutter board. Ensure vapour barrier is not
damaged during installation. 8.1 GENERAL
Any penetrations including service penetrations to Cross reference
the vapour barrier must be fully sealed with
Refer to the following sections:
approved pressure sensitive tape and elastomeric
(polyurethane) sealant compatible with materials - INSULATION, SARKING AND PLIABLE
with which it will be in contact. MEMBRANES - For roof sarking and safety
mesh requirements.
7.6.2 Continuous Air Conditioning - Hold Point
- STEEL CONSTRUCTION - For material and
Where the air conditioning systems are to be run component requirements and for steel battens.
continuously, additional design features need to be - TIMBER CONSTRUCTION
incorporated to ensure long term effectiveness of the - PAINTING
vapour barrier. Instances include fully supporting the
8.1.1 Protection
foil vapour barrier across the roof by sheeting the
whole roof area with plywood. Extend this plywood Keep the roofing and rainwater system free of debris
backing from the roof to the top of the wall. and lose material during construction, and leave
Hold Point - Design features and alternative them clean and unobstructed on completion. Repair
methods must be approved by the Superintendent damage to the roofing and rainwater system.
and, if an approved product is used, confirm 8.1.2 Thermal movement
manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations Requirement: provide for thermal movement in the
with Superintendent. Refer to detail drawings if any. roof installation and the structure, including
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS movement in joints and fastenings.
section of Request for Tender document. 8.1.3 Metal separation
7.6.3 Laps Requirement: Prevent direct contact between
Where the sarking also forms a vapour barrier: seal incompatible metals, and between green hardwood
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or chemically treated timber and aluminium or When replacing sheet roofing use new fasteners –
coated steel, by either: do not re-use old fasteners.
- Applying an anti-corrosion, low moisture 8.2.7 Roof lights
transmission coating to contact surfaces.
Type: As scheduled or shown on the drawings and
- Inserting a separation layer.
fitted in accordance with the Northern Territory
8.2 MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS Deemed to Comply Manual.
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
8.3 INSPECTION OF SUBSTRUCTURE –
section of Request for Tender document.
WITNESS POINT
8.2.1 Roof material Give sufficient notice so that inspection may be
Formed from G550 steel (or G300 for curving) with made of the substructure before fixing the roof
an AM 125 Finish conforming to AS 1397. Minimum sheeting.
0.48 mm BMT. Protection: Protect the roof sheets
from damage during handling and storage and 8.4 ROOF STRUCTURE ALIGNMENT
prevent damage by moisture in stacked sheets. Check and adjust the alignment of the roof structure
before fixing any sheets.
8.2.2 Safety mesh
Battens: 2 mm maximum mismatch at abutting ends.
Provide Safety mesh, as a fall protection barrier (fall- Roof Plane: 5 mm per metre maximum deviation
arrest). Comply with the requirements of the Work across the battens from a plane parallel to the
Health and Safety (N.U.L) Act, Regulations, and specified roof slope.
AS 4389.
8.2.3 Prepainted Steel 8.5 METAL FASCIA & BARGE
Prepainted steel sheet, factory finished with a Stratco 0.55 mm BMT prepainted steel 210 mm or
polyester finish to AS/NZS 2728. 185 mm deep to suit the particular application.
Fixing: Fix to rafter ends with proprietary fixing clips
8.2.4 Thermal break in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
Where metal sheet roofing is fixed to metal purlins, Provide corner trims, end trims and cappings as
metal rafters or metal battens, provide a thermal required.
break, consisting of a material with an R-value of not
less than R0.2 installed between the metal sheet 8.6 METAL ROOFING
roofing and its supporting metal purlins, metal rafters 8.6.1 Design and installation
or metal battens. Standard: To AS 1562.1.
8.2.5 Flashing material Corrosion protection: To BCA Table 3.5.1.1a.
Use material with the same finish and from the same Prepainted and organic film/metal laminate products:
manufacturer as the roofing sheets. To AS/NZS 2728.
Thickness: 0.55 mm BMT steel sheet. Fixing: Fix the sheeting in accordance with the
8.2.6 Fasteners Northern Territory Deemed to Comply Manual
standards.
Self-drilling screws: To AS 3566.1 and AS 3566.2, Pitch: NTCZ03 and NTCZ04; CustomOrb 12½°
complete with washers and EDPM black, non-
minimum, other profiles 5° minimum.
conductive seals. Use fasteners which have a 10
year warranty for ISO 9223 Category 5 atmospheric 8.6.2 Visible accessories
conditions and a 25 year warranty for ISO 9223 Finish: To match roofing sheets or as documented in
Category 4 atmospheric conditions (Climaseal ® 5 design drawings.
or equal equivalent) approved for use on roof 8.6.3 Eaves
sheeting by manufacturer.
Treat ends of sheets as follows:
For Atmospheric
Use Corrosion - Close off ribs at tops and bottoms of sheets
Corrosivity
Resistance Class by mechanical means or with purpose-made
Classification
end caps.
AS 3715, ISO 9223 AS 3566.2 - Turn ends of pans up at tops and down into
5&4 4 gutters at bottoms by mechanical means.
3 3 - Project sheets 50 mm into gutters.
Refer to NT CLIMATE ZONES TABLE - Fit purpose-made ridge and eaves fillers of
closed cell polyethylene similar to Unisil.
Exposed fasteners: Provide fasteners which are 8.6.4 Swarf
prefinished with an oven baked polymer coating to Remove swarf and other debris as soon as it is
match the roofing material. deposited.
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8.7 ROOF PLUMBING Finished to match the roof sheeting.

8.7.1 Selection and installation of rainwater Box Gutters: Form to required falls with top edges
o
goods level and returned 20 mm at 90 . T.I.G. welds stop
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS ends and outlets for downpipes and overflows.
section of Request for Tender document. Fabricate rainwater sumps as detailed.
Standard: To AS/NZS 3500.3. Material: 0.9 mm Grade 304 stainless steel, 2b
Metal rainwater goods: To AS/NZS 2179.1. finish.
Sealing: Seal fasteners, mechanically fastened joints 8.7.4 Downpipes
and the holes of blind rivets with silicone sealant. Material: 0.55 mm BMT Prepainted steel.
Fixings: Use only approved metal fixings. Prefabricate downpipes to the required section and
8.7.2 Flashings and cappings shape with lock seams. Connect heads to gutter
Standard: To AS/NZS 2904. outlets and, if applicable, connect feet to rainwater
Flash projections above or through the roof with two drains. Fabricate joints, bends, offsets and provide
part flashings consisting of an apron flashing and an accessories including supports and fittings as
overflashing, with at least 100 mm vertical overlap. required.
Provide for independent movement between the roof Access Cover: Provide a removable watertight
and the projection. Continue overflashing to the roof access cover at the foot of each downpipe stack.
ridge. PVC Downpipes: Use a proprietary system of bends,
Large penetrations to low pitched roofs: Extend the connections and fittings.
base flashing over the roofing ribs to the ridge to Downpipe support: Provide supports and fixings for
prevent ponding behind the penetrating element. downpipes.
Wall abutments: Where a roof abuts a wall, provide 8.8 OTHER REQUIREMENTS
overflashings, stepped to the roof slope in masonry Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
and planked cladding, otherwise raking, and as section of Request for Tender document.
follows:
- Masonry or concrete: Built into a 25 mm deep
raking saw cut.
- 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
grooves, wedge at 200 mm centres with compatible
material and point up. 9. DOORS AND WINDOWS
8.7.3 Gutters
Standard: To AS/NZS 2179.1. 9.1 GENERAL
Generally: Prefabricate gutters to the required shape Cross references
where possible. Form stop ends, bends and returns. Refer to the following sections:
Turn down into outlets. Provide overflows to prevent - LINING, for architraves.
back-flooding. - PAINTING, for priming of frames and doors
Minimum slope of eaves gutters: 1:200. before installation.
Eaves Gutters: High fronted square profile with - MECHANICAL INSTASLLATIONS, for
overflow slots. Size 125 x 100 mm. requirements for door grilles.
Material: Prepainted Steel 0.55 mm BMT. - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS for sealing of
Fixing: Fix to fascia with 40 mm x 1.0 mm galvanized reveals at openings.
brackets at 900 mm max. centres with overstraps. Standards
Expansion Joints: Form expansion joints at max.
Structural design actions To: AS/NZS 1170,
12 m centres by stop ending the gutter sections and
AS/NZS 1170.1 and AS/NZS 1170.2.
saddle flashing over the two stop ends.
Minimum clear opening
Valley Gutters: Profile to suit the valley boards. Turn
o Generally 850 mm minimum clear opening. To
back both edges 180 x 12 mm high. Screw to valley
AS 1428.1.
boards at the top to prevent creep.
Minimum overall width: 400 mm. 9.1.1 Door furniture mounting height
Material: 0.55 BMT steel sheets. Standard: To AS 1428.1.

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9.2 MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS For areas subject to highly corrosive conditions not
9.2.1 Marking due to proximity to natural bodies of salt water or
rainfall or A/C induced condensation, use corrosive
Identification:
Deliver materials to the site in the manufacturer’s resistance category C8, C9 or C10 to suit the
original sealed containers or packaging, legibly conditions in that area.
marked to show the following: Bright or satin chrome finish on brass for all locksets
- Manufacturer’s identification and hardware for doors and windows. Coating to
- Product brand name severe ratings.
- Product type Locksets and hardware: To AS 4145
- Quantity NT Climate
1 2 3 4 5
- Product reference code and batch number zones
- Date of Manufacture SL, S, D, C,
- Material composition and characteristics such as 6 6 7 7 6
K, Sc
volatility, flash point, light fastness, colour and Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
pattern. Provide technical data sheets if not
shown on labels 9.3 CONSTRUCTION GENERALLY
- Handling and installation instructions
Standards
- Material safety data sheets
Window installation: To AS 2047.
9.2.2 Flashings
Security screen doors and window grilles
Standard: To AS/NZS 2904. installation: To AS 5040.
9.2.3 Metal finishes 9.3.1 Flashings and weatherings
Zinc plating: To AS 1789, at least service condition Install flashings, weather bars, drips, storm moulds,
number 2. caulking and pointing so that water is prevented
Aluminium extrusions: To AS/NZS 1866. from penetrating the building between frames and
Anodising: To AS 1231, thickness, minimum the building structure.
15 microns to max 20 microns. Refer to GENERAL REQUIREMENTS for sealing of
reveals at openings.
Thermoset powder coating: To AS 3715 – Grade:
Architectural coating. 9.3.2 Installation
9.2.4 Glass Install doorsets and windows so they are plumb,
level, straight and true; are adequately fixed or
Selection and installation: To AS 1288.
anchored to the building structure; allow for thermal
Types and quality: To AS/NZS 4667.
movement, and will not carry building loads,
Safety Glazing: To AS/NZS 2208.
including loads caused by structural deflection or
9.2.5 Doors shortening.
In general: To AS 2688 AS 2689 & AS 1909.
Timber doors: As per 9.5 Timber Doors clause. 9.4 STEEL DOOR FRAMES
Security screen doors and window grilles: To Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
AS 5039 and to AS 1170.2 – confirm the impact section of Request for Tender document.
resistance and strength required with the 9.4.1 Description
Superintendent. Use frames assembled from zinc coated steel
Refer to Security Screen Doors and Window Grilles sections, including necessary accessories such as
clause. grommet type buffers, strike plates to suit the
Fire Doors: To AS 1905.1 and BCA Spec C3.4. specified hardware, spreaders, mortar guards,
Garage Doors: To AS/NZS 4505. switch boxes, fixing ties or brackets, and cavity
9.2.6 Windows flashing with suitable provision for fixing hardware;
Selection: To AS 2047. prefinished with protective coatings, built in or fixed
to prepared openings.
9.2.7 Preglazing
9.4.2 Sections
Supply inclusive of glazing, shop preglazed.
Bushfire Screens: To BCA table SA 3.7.4.1 and to Incorporate rebates or double rebates where
AS 3959. required for side hung doors or glazed transoms.
Coated steel sheet: To AS 1397.
9.2.8 Locksets and hardware
- coating class interior: Z100.
Standards: To AS 4145 series. - coating class exterior: Z275 or Z450.
Refer to NT CLIMATE ZONES TABLE for corrosion Frame material: 1.2 mm thick zincanneal (Bluescope
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9.4.3 Assembly method Face Veneer: Exterior grade (B Bond) with face
Welded: Shop assemble frames by continuous veneer equal to Quality A to AS/NZS 2271.
welding across mitred flanges. Grind welds smooth Core: Radiata Pine to AS 4785.1 bonded with PVA
and cold galvanize the welded joints before shop adhesive, maximum width of core strips 50 mm.
priming with primer to APAS 2916. Edge Strips: 12 mm minimum top and sides.
(Kiln dried) 20 mm minimum bottom.
9.4.4 Shop priming
Adhesives: Face panels (machine pressed) - urea
Shop prime the sections for the painting system. formaldehyde resin, edge strips - melamine fortified
9.4.5 Fixing urea formaldehyde resin, securely pinned.
Generally build in metal window and door frames in 9.5.2 TYPE (NT3) - INTERNAL HONEYCOMB -
masonry as the work proceeds using proprietary CORED FLUSH DOOR
galvanized fixing clips at 400 mm centres. Thickness: 38 mm.
9.4.6 Packing Face Panels: 4.8 mm prime coated hardboard.
Pack behind fixing points with durable full width Framing: 32 mm minimum stiles and top rail, 90 mm
packing. minimum bottom rail.
Lock Block: 600 mm x 75 mm installed at mid height
9.4.7 Linings
of stile.
Provide reveal and jamb linings as necessary. Core: Heavy duty kraft paper with an expanded cell
9.5 TIMBER DOORS size not exceeding 35 mm.
Adhesives: Core infills and face panels (machine
General pressed) - urea formaldehyde resin.
Proprietary doors manufactured for interior or
9.5.3 TYPE (NT4) - INTERNAL HONEYCOMB -
exterior applications and for the finish required. CORED FLUSH DOOR (Wet areas)
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
section of Request for Tender document. Thickness: 38 mm.
Door construction Face Panels: 4.8 mm resin tempered hardboard.
NT Designated doors Framing: 32 mm minimum stiles and top rail, 90 mm
NT1 External Honeycomb-cored flush door. minimum bottom rail.
NT2 External solid core flush door. Lock Block: 600 mm x 75 mm installed at mid height
NT3 Internal Honeycomb-cored flush door. of stile.
NT4 Internal Honeycomb-cored flush door. (wet Core: Heavy duty kraft paper with an expanded cell
areas) size not exceeding 35 mm.
NT5 Timber louvre door. Adhesives: Core infills and face panels (machine
Special door types – NT designation pressed) - urea formaldehyde resin.
TYPE (NT1) - EXTERNAL HONEYCOMB - CORED 9.5.4 TYPE (NT5) - LOUVRED DOOR
FLUSH DOOR Thickness: 38 mm.
Thickness: 38 mm. Material: Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC
Face Panels: 6 mm exterior grade (B Bond) with REQUIREMENTS section of Request for Tender
face veneers equal to Quality A to AS /NZS 2271. document.
Framing: 90 mm stiles, top and bottom rails. Construction: To AS 2688 Section 10.
Lock Block: 600 mm x 75 mm installed at mid height Finish: Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC
of stile. REQUIREMENTS section of Request for Tender
Core: Heavy duty kraft paper with an expanded cell document.
size not exceeding 35 mm. 9.5.5 Adhesives
Edge Strips: 12 mm minimum top and sides.
Internal doors: To AS/NZS 2270.
(kiln dried) 20 mm minimum bottom.
External doors: To AS/NZS 2271.
Adhesives: Core infills and face panels (machine
pressed) - urea formaldehyde resin, edge strips - 9.5.6 Edge Strips
melamine fortified urea formaldehyde resin, securely Fix hard wood edge strips to all edges to finish a
pinned. minimum of 10 mm thick.
9.5.1 TYPE (NT2) - EXTERNAL SOLID CORE - 9.5.7 Tolerance
FLUSH DOOR Squareness: Not more than 3 mm between lengths
Thickness: 38 mm. of diagonals.
Cross Band Veneer: 1.5 mm minimum with the grain Twist: Not more than 3 mm between the
of the veneer adjacent to the core at right angles to perpendicular measurements from the diagonal
the grain of the core and of the same species on corners.
both sides of the door. Nominal size:
- Height: +0, -2 mm
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- Width: +0, -2 mm Timber doorsets: Install butt hinges in housings

9.5.8 Painting equal in depth to the thickness of the hinge leaf
(except for hinges designed for mounting without
Priming: Prime all areas subjected to paint removal
housing), and fix with countersunk screws.
during the course of fitting hinge housings, locks and
the like, prior to hanging. 9.7.4 Door Stops
Painting: Within forty-eight hours of hanging and Install door stops to prevent door furniture striking
prior to the installation of door handles, weather the wall or other surface.
excluders and the like (latches and locks excepted), 9.7.5 Door Seals
undercoat all surfaces, followed by a minimum 1
Provide door seals to the bottom of all external
finishing coat to all surfaces including top and
doors. Proprietary Item: Raven RP4. Thresholds to
bottom edges. The final coat may be applied at a
be AS 1428.1 compliant.
later stage.
9.8 SLIDING INTERNAL DOORS
9.6 HINGES
9.8.1 General
9.6.1 Number of Hinges
Suspend sliding doors from overhead tracks and
Provide 4 hinges for all leaves between 2040mm –
wheel carriages appropriate to the size and mass of
3050 mm high.
the doors.
Small door leaves: Door leaves not exceeding any of
the following: 3 hinges each: 9.8.2 Accessories
- 2040 mm high General: Provide overhead track supports and head
- 850 mm wide and jamb linings appropriate to the arrangement of
- 30 kg mass the door, and removable prefinished metal pelmets
Other door leaves: at the head to allow access to the wheel carriages
Provide at least 4 hinges for all door leaves for adjustment.
controlled by door closers. Wheel carriages: Fully adjustable precision ball race
Provide 4 hinges for door leaves with widths over type providing smooth quiet operation.
850 mm.
9.6.2 Hinge material 9.9 SECURITY SCREEN DOORS AND
Aluminium hinges: provide high tensile aluminium WINDOW GRILLES
hinge, with fixed stainless steel pins in nylon bushes, 9.9.1 Standards
and with nylon washers to each knuckle joint. Security screen doors and security window grilles:
Doors fitted with closers: Use low friction bearing To AS 5039.
hinges. Installation of security screen doors and window
grilles: To AS 5040.
9.7 DOOR FURNITURE
AS 5041: methods of test – security screen doors
9.7.1 Supply and window grilles.
Delivery: Deliver door hardware items, in individual 9.9.2 General
complete sets for each door, as follows:
- Clearly labelled to show the intended location. Security screen includes impact resistant framing
- In a separate dust and moisture proof package. and functions as a complete security system.
- Including the necessary templates, fixings and Use a proprietary system of extruded aluminium
fixing instructions. frames and infill of woven wire security mesh
(galvanised or stainless steel).
9.7.2 Fasteners In areas with Atmospheric Corrosivity Classification
Materials: Provide materials compatible with the item 5 use stainless steel mesh or perforated stainless
being fixed, and of sufficient strength, size and steel sheet. Refer to NT CLIMATE ZONES TABLE.
quality to perform their function. Powder coat colour as specified or as noted on
- Concealed fixings: Provide a corrosion resistant drawings. Materials to AS 5039. Fix in accordance
finish to concealed fixings. with AS 5040.
- Exposed fixings: Match exposed fixings to the Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
material being fixed. section of Request for Tender document.
Security: Locate exposed fixings to lock furniture on
the inside faces of external doors. 9.10 ROLLER SHUTTERS – WITNESS POINT
Support: Provide appropriate back support (for Standard To AS 1170.2 for wind action resistance
example lock stiles, blocking, wall noggings and Refer to NT CLIMATE ZONES TABLE.
backing plates) for hardware fixings. Witness Point - Certificate: Provide an N.T Building
ACT Section 40 structural design certificate.
9.7.3 Hinges
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9.10.1 Manual operation 9.12.2 Frame Sections

Use a proprietary system comprising a flexible Sections: The window and door frame sections
curtain sliding between vertical guides incorporating shown on the drawings are indicative only to show
windlocks and operating mechanism of a hand the required relationships between openings and
pulled chain or for smaller units a spring balanced adjoining surfaces.
inertia movement. Provide sub seals to all windows.
9.10.2 Motorised operation Refer to GENERAL REQUIREMENTS for sealing of
reveals at openings.
Provide a proprietary operator with a limit switch,
manual safety stop and reversing mechanism, and 9.12.3 Shop Drawings - Hold Point
overload cutout operated by a battery-powered radio Submit shop drawings showing the layout and
remote controller and by a direct push-button or key construction and fixing details a minimum of 14 days
switch. Locate operating switch 1.5 m above floor prior to ordering materials.
level. 9.12.4 Certification - Witness Point
9.11 LOCKSETS Provide a completed NT Building Act Section 40
Certificate of Compliance form, indicating that the
9.11.1 External doors
entire assembly when installed as detailed complies
Standard To: AS 4145 series. with the requirements of AS/NZS 1170, AS 1288
Refer to NT CLIMATE ZONES TABLE for corrosion and AS 2047. State on the certificate the design
resistance category. criteria used, and that the installation is in
Provide a push-button key and knob deadlock set to accordance with the Contract Documents. Supply
each door. calculations if requested.
Security screen doors: Whitco double cylinder
deadlock with internal snib. 9.13 GLAZING
9.11.2 Internal doors Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
section of Request for Tender document.
Generally: Passage sets.
Glass Thickness: To AS 1288.
Bathrooms, showers and toilets: Privacy sets.
Glass Types:
Sliding patio doors and windows: Provide key-
- General Use: Clear Float Glass
lockable surface mounted bolts.
- Tinted Glass: Grey Tinted Float Glass
9.11.3 Door lockset mounting heights - Safety Glass Toughened or Laminated
To centreline of spindle: 1 m above finished floor. - Obscure Glass: Satinlite
9.11.4 Keying - Mirrors: Silvered Float Glass
Safety Mirrors: Vinyl backed Grade A safety mirror
Number of keys: Provide 2 keys for each lock. complying with AS/NZS 2208.
Key external doors on domestic premises (excluding Glazed Shower Screens: Use a proprietary system
garage doors) alike and key windows alike.
comprising extruded aluminium frames with a
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
powder coat finish and fixed so that water sheds to
section of Request for Tender document.
the inside.
9.12 WINDOWS Mirrors: Seal the edges against moisture. In wet
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS areas entirely seal the space behind the mirror.
section of Request for Tender document.
9.14 CONSTRUCTION
9.12.1 Design
9.14.1 Joints
Assemblies: Design the windows and external door
Make accurately fitted tight joints so that neither
assemblies, including glazing, framing and fixings in
fasteners nor fixing devices such as pins, screws,
accordance with AS/NZS 1170.1, AS/NZS 1170.2, adhesives and pressure indentations are visible on
AS 4055, AS 1288, and AS 2047. exposed surfaces.
Pressures: Design the assemblies to be capable of
resisting the most adverse combination of pressures 9.14.2 Insect Screens
as set out in AS/NZS 1170.2. Black anodised aluminium mesh beaded into an
Suction: Design the assemblies to take into account extruded aluminium frame and attached to the
the high local suction factors as given in window by a clipping device to permit removal and
AS/NZS 1170 .2. finished to match the window frames.
Human Impact: Design the assemblies to take into 9.14.3 Security Screens and Grilles
account the human impact requirements as given in Standard: To AS 5039.
AS 1288. Installation: To AS 5040.

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9.14.4 Security Screens

Use a proprietary system of extruded aluminium
frames and infill of woven galvanized wire security
mesh or perforated stainless steel sheet. Security
screen and impact resistant framing functions as a
complete security system. In areas with Atmospheric
Corrosivity Classification 5 use stainless steel mesh
or perforated stainless steel sheet. Refer to
NT CLIMATE ZONES TABLE. Powder coat colour
as specified or noted on drawings. Fix to the building
with tamper resistant fastenings. Finish to match the 10. CLADDING AND LINING
window frames.
9.14.5 Security Grilles 10.1 GENERAL
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Proprietary metal security grille or woven galvanised section of Request for Tender document.
or stainless steel mesh or perforated stainless steel Cross references
sheet in aluminium frames fixed to the building with Refer to the following sections:
tamper resistant fastenings and finished to match - TILING, for waterproofing of wet areas.
the window frames. - INSULATION, SARKING AND PLIABLE
9.14.6 Debris Screens MEMBRANES, for wall sarking requirements.
Mesh debris: To AS 1170.2 in aluminium frames and - STEEL CONSTRUCTION, material and
finished to match the window frames. Refer to component requirement.
drawings and to PROJECT SPECIFIC - TIMBER CONSTRUCTION, for compressed
REQUIREMENTS section of Request for Tender fibre cement flooring.
document. 10.1.1 Substrates or framing
9.14.7 Louvre Windows Requirement: Before fixing cladding check and, if
Aluminium galleries with adjustable black plastic necessary, adjust the alignment of substrates or
clips and dual operating mechanisms screw fixed to framing.
the mullions and jambs. 10.1.2 Fixing - general
Louvre Blade width: 150 mm nominal. Method: Nail to timber framing, screw to steel
Glass Louvre Blades: To AS 1288 with arrised framing.
edges. 10.1.3 Fixing – proprietary systems or products
Metal Louvre Blades: Proprietary pre finished metal
blades complying with the design requirements. Fix the following proprietary systems in conformance
with the current written recommendations and
9.15 INSTALLATION instructions of the manufacturer or supplier:
Install flashings and weatherings so that water is - Fibre cement plank cladding.
prevented from entering the building. Finish the - Fibre cement cladding.
installation with trims etc., to make neat, clean - Compressed fibre cement cladding.
junctions at adjoining building surfaces. 10.1.4 Accessories and trim
9.16 COMPLETION Provide accessories and trim necessary to complete
Remove temporary protection and ensure smooth the installation.
and free operation of the assemblies. 10.1.5 Fixing eaves and soffit lining
Nailing: In accordance with the manufacturers’
9.17 OTHER REQUIREMENTS requirements and the Northern Territory Deemed to
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Comply Manual. Minimum at 150 mm centres to
section of Request for Tender document. bearers at maximum 450 mm centres.
10.1.6 Metal separation
Requirement: Prevent direct contact between
incompatible metals, and between green hardwood
or chemically treated timber and aluminium or
coated steel, by either:
- Applying an anti-corrosion, low moisture
transmission coating to contact surfaces, or
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10.2 MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS 10.4.3 Eaves & soffit lining

10.2.1 Flashing material Eaves and soffit lining: Provide a proprietary system
Standard: To AS/NZS 2904. of single faced fibre cement sheets:
- Sheet thickness: 6 mm.
10.2.2 Sarking
- Joints: UPVC extrusion or V butt joints.
Heavyweight reinforced aluminium foil: To Installation: Screw fix at 150 mm crs with proprietary
AS/NZS 4200.1. self-embedding head screws in accordance with the
10.2.3 Fasteners manufacturers’ instructions and the Northern
Steel nails: Hot-dip galvanized to AS/NZS 4680. Territory Deemed to Comply Manual.
Self-drilling screws: To AS 3566, corrosion 10.4.4 Screw Types
resistance class 4 in tropical areas and class 3 in To metal 1 mm to 1.6 mm thick: Blue Hornet self-
inland areas. embedding head screws.
Finish: Prefinish exposed fasteners with an oven To metal under 1 mm thick and to timber: Streaker
baked polymer coating to match the cladding. No. 8 x 20 mm self-embedding head screws.
10.2.4 Aluminium composite panel cladding
Certified and tested to AS 1530.1 component parts 10.5 COMPRESSED FIBRE CEMENT
CLADDING
only.
Standard: To AS/NZS 2908.2, Type A, Category 5
10.3 PLASTIC CLADDING (modulus of rupture ≥ 18 MPa).
Standard Cladding: 9 mm thick compressed fibre cement
sheets.
Unplasticised polyvinyl chloride (UPVC) sheet: To Joints: Expressed joints - 10 mm gaps with EDPM
AS 4256.4. gasket backing strips.
Glass fibre reinforced polyester (GRP) sheet: To Fixing: Recessed countersunk screws in pre-drilled
AS 4256.3. holes, filled with epoxy compound and sanded
Polycarbonate: To AS 4256.5. smooth in accordance with the manufacturers’
Provide a proprietary system of interlocking planks technical data.
including all accessories fixed in accordance with
the manufacturers’ requirements and the Northern 10.6 SHEET METAL CLADDING
Territory Deemed to Comply Manual standards. 10.6.1 Cladding
Installation Provide a proprietary system of prefinished profiled
Standard: To AS 1562.3. metal cladding complete with accessories, trim and
flashings.
10.4 FIBRE CEMENT CLADDING Fixing: Fix in accordance with the manufacturer’s
Standard instructions and the Northern Territory Deemed to
General: To AS/NZS 2908.2. Comply Manual standards.
Cladding, eaves and soffit linings: Type A Category 10.6.2 Design and installation
3 (modulus of rupture ≥ 7 MPa). Standard: To AS 1562.1.
10.4.1 Fibre cement planks Prepainted and organic film/metal laminate products:
Standard: To AS/NZS 2908.2. To AS/NZS 2728.
Plank cladding: Provide a proprietary system of Penetrations: Flash all pipes and ducts, etc., passing
single faced fibre cement building planks: through the cladding and trim with colour matched
- Plank thickness: 7.5 mm. material to ensure weather-tight joints.
- Joints and edges: Metal joining clips and UPVC 10.6.3 Visible accessories
extrusion. Provide materials with the same finish as cladding
- Corners: Preformed metal joining pieces. sheets.
10.4.2 Fibre cement sheet cladding 10.6.4 Cladding sheet installation
Sheet cladding: Provide a proprietary system of Swarf: Remove swarf and other debris as soon as it
single faced fibre cement sheets: is deposited.
- Arrangement: Set out in even panels with joints
coinciding with framing. 10.6.5 Corner flashing
- Sheet thickness: 6 mm. Requirement: Finish off at corners with purpose-
Joints, corners and edges: UPVC extrusion or V butt made folded flashing strips.
joints. Use a Super Alcor backing strip behind
vertical V butt joints and a Z section zincalume trim
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10.7 LINING Steel framed construction: Screw only or screw

10.7.1 Materials and components combined with adhesive.
Wall framing:
For Fire rated and acoustic rated cladding and
- Do not fix to top and bottom plates or noggings.
linings (including ceiling lining) requirements: Refer
- In tiled areas: Provide an extra row of noggings
to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS section
immediately above wall to floor flashings. Fix
of Request for Tender document and to drawings.
sheet at 150 mm centres to each stud and
10.7.2 Plasterboard around the perimeter of the sheet.
Standard: To AS/NZS 2588. Ceilings: Fix using screw or screw and adhesive to
Do not use plasterboard in wet areas. ceiling furring members. Do not fix sheets to the
10.7.3 Fibre cement bottom chords of trusses.
Standard: To AS/NZS 2908.2, Type B, Category 2. Wet areas: Do not use adhesive fixing alone.
Minimum thickness: 4.5 mm. 10.9.3 Joints (general)
10.7.4 Fasteners Flush joints: Provide recessed edge sheets and
flush finish using perforated paper reinforcing tape.
Steel nails: Hot dip galvanized.
External corner joints: Make joints over metallic-
Self-Drilling Screws: To AS 3566.2, corrosion
coated steel corner beads.
resistance Class 2.
Dry Joints: Provide square edged sheet and finish
10.8 PLASTERBOARD with a UPVC joining section.
Control joints: Provide purpose-made metallic-
10.8.1 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
10.8.2 Joints bedding compound. Do not apply a topping coat.
Flush joints: Provide recessed edge sheets and Control joints: Space to suit joints required in tiling.
finish flush with perforated reinforcing tape. Internal corners: Reinforce with metallic-coated steel
External corner joints: Make over metallic-coated angles. In corners subject to continuous moisture,
steel corner beads. flash over the angle and under the sheeting with
Control joints: Provide purpose-made metallic- continuous bitumen coated aluminium flashing.
coated control joint beads in walls and ceilings at 10.9.4 Joint materials
12 m maximum centres and to coincide with Flush jointing: Use 6 mm thick Villaboard with
structural control joints. recessed edges. Provide a flush finish using
perforated reinforcing tape. In tiled areas do not
10.9 FIBRE CEMENT SHEET LINING
apply a topping coat after bedding the perforated
10.9.1 Supports paper tape in bedding compound.
Install timber battens or proprietary cold-formed UPVC Joining Strips: Use 6 mm Versilux with
galvanized steel furring channels as follows: proprietary UPVC mouldings at joints of sheets and
- Where framing member spacing exceeds the edges.
recommended spacing. V Joints: Use 6 mm Versilux with bevelled edges
- Where direct fixing of the fibre cement is not tightly butted to form neat V joints.
possible due to the arrangement or alignment of
the framing or substrate. 10.10 TONGUE AND GROOVE LINING
- Where the lining is the substrate for tiled 10.10.1 Installation
finishes. Stained or clear finished boards: Select boards to
10.9.2 Installation give a random pattern. At corners, return the same
Fixings: Screw fix with self- embedding head board to give a continuous grain pattern.
screws and flush over screw heads. Fixing: Nail twice to each crossing except for secret
Run sheets across the framing members. In flush nailed profiles.
jointed applications, stagger end joints in a stretcher Nailheads: Treat visible nail heads as follows:
(running) bond brick pattern and locate them on - In stained or clear finishes: Drive flush.
framing members, away from the corners of large - In opaque finishes: Punch below surface and fill
openings. Provide supports at edges and joints. flush with putty after the surface has been
Timber framed construction: Nail only or nail primed.
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10.10.2 Joints 11.2 INSPECTION NOTICE - WITNESS POINT

End grain joints: Install boards so that butt joints are Give sufficient notice so that inspection may be
in compression. made of the suspension system prior to installation
Corners: Mitre external corners and scribe internal of the ceiling units or lining.
corners.
11.3 MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS
10.11 PLASTIC LAMINATE Zinc coated steel: To AS 1397/Z200.
3 mm thick plastic laminate sheet for use in wet Aluminium extrusions: To AS/NZS 1866.
areas. Adhesive fix the sheets and join with Anodising: To AS 1231, not less than class AA10.
proprietary UPVC Joiners. Seal all joints. Thermoset powder coating: To AS 3715.
Plasterboard panels: To AS/NZS 2588.
10.12 TRIM Fibrous plaster tiles: Proprietary tiles with hard cast
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS plaster faces.
section of Request for Tender document. Fasteners: Self-drilling screws: To AS 3566 series.
Provide timber or moisture resistant medium density Powder activated fasteners: To AS/NZS 1873.4.
fibreboard trim, such as beads, skirtings, architraves, For Fire rated and acoustic rated ceiling
mouldings and stops, where necessary to make neat requirements: Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC
junctions between components, finishes and REQUIREMENTS section of Request for Tender
adjacent surfaces. document and to Drawings.

10.13 OTHER REQUIREMENTS 11.4 CONSTRUCTION GENERALLY

Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS 11.4.1 Ceiling grid – Hold Point
section of Request for Tender document.
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.
Hold Point - Obtain approval of the set out before
commencing the installation.
Support members: Galvanized metal rods with a
length adjustment of 50 mm.
Installation: Install the ceilings level and fix so that
there is no looseness or rattling of components or
any of the faults described in the Appendices to
AS/NZS 2785.
11.4.2 Bracing
11. SUSPENDED CEILINGS Provide bracing where necessary to prevent lateral
movement.
11.1 GENERAL 11.4.3 Fasteners
Cross references Provide concealed fasteners.
Refer to CLADDING AND LINING for normal ceiling 11.4.4 Bulkheads
lining
Integrate bulkheads and other similar ceiling fixtures
Standards with the ceiling structure and brace for lateral
Standard to AS/NZS 2785. movement.
11.1.1 Performance Criteria Technical Data – Ensure these bulkheads and fixtures have the same
Witness Point performance characteristic as the rest of the ceiling.
Provide technical data to substantiate compliance 11.4.5 Installation
with the loading requirements including upward wind Painting: Paint ceiling tiles before erection.
load. Panel lock clips: if ceiling units are exposed to wind
11.1.2 Fixing: loads or if required for security, insert lock clips at
Approved Fixers: Install the complete system and the junction of carrier rails and units.
accessories using specialist fixers approved by the 11.5 ACCESSORIES AND TRIM
suspended ceiling manufacturer.
11.5.1 General
Provide accessories and trim necessary to complete
the installation.

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11.5.2 Control Joints Beads: Proprietary sections fixed to substrates

Provide control joints in sheet finishes where and/or embedded in the plaster to form and protect
required. edges and junctions.
11.5.3 Service penetrations 12.2.3 Lime putty mixes
Provide openings for, all service elements, including Make a coarse mix of lime putty and sand 16 hours
light fittings, ventilation outlets, detectors, sprinklers before use and do not allow to dry out.
and loudspeakers. 12.2.4 Gauged mixes
11.5.4 Access Panels To improve workability, mixes required to contain
Provide flush fitting access panels in non- only cement and sand may be gauged by the
demountable ceilings supported and anchored to addition of lime up to 25% of the cement content, but
permit ready removal and refixing. Number: One per not as a substitute for the cement.
2
100 m or as shown on the drawings. 12.2.5 Terminations
Re-entrant corners: Finish square.
11.6 OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Salient angles for plasterboard: Finish to
section of Request for Tender document. manufacturers specifications.
Render corner beads: 4.5mm radius Stainless Steel.

12.3 SUBSTRATE
12.3.1 Correction of substrate
Before plastering, make good defects in the
substrate. Hack off excessive projections. Fill voids
and hollows with a mix not stronger than the
substrate or weaker than the first coat.
12.3.2 Absorbent Surfaces
If suction is excessive control by dampening but
12. RENDERING AND PLASTERING avoid over wetting.
12.3.3 Painted Surfaces:
12.1 GENERAL Remove paint and hack the surface at close
Cross references intervals.
Refer to the following sections: 12.3.4 Untrue substrate
- TILING, for waterproofing of wet areas. If one coat application is required, but the substrate
- STEEL CONSTRUCTION and PAINTING, for is not sufficiently true to comply with the thickness
priming of embedded steel. limits for one coat, or has excessively uneven
Standard suction resulting from variations in the composition
General standard: to SA HB 161. of the substrate, apply 2 coats.
Interpretation 12.3.5 Cleaning
Rendering means exterior plastering. Remove loose material and leave the surface clean
12.2 MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS and dust free.
12.2.1 Plaster materials 12.3.6 Embedded items
Sand: Fine aggregate with low clay content and free Sheath water pipes and other embedded items to
from efflorescent salts, selected for grading and permit thermal movement. If ungalvanized steel
complying with SA HB 161. items are to be embedded in plaster, prime before
Cement: To AS 3972, type GP. fixing.
Lime: To AS 1672.1. 12.3.7 Chases
Gypsum plaster: To comply with the If chases or recesses are more than 50 mm wide,
recommendations SA HB 161. cover with metal lath extending at least 75 mm
Plasticizers/workability agents: Do not use in cement beyond each side of the recess.
plasters. 12.3.8 Metal backgrounds
12.2.2 Accessories Fix metal lath to provide a key for plaster. Press the
Metal lath: Expanded metal to AS 1397/Z350 plaster through the apertures of the metal lathe.
(internal) or stainless steel or PVC (external).

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12.3.9 Dense concrete backgrounds Steel trowel finish for white set and cement render to
Provide a mechanical key by hacking, bush be vinyl sheeted.
hammering or abrasive blasting to expose the Wood float finish for cement render to be tiled.
aggregate then dash coat. 12.4.11 Control joints
Provide control joints 3 to 6 mm wide in the finish to
12.4 PLASTERING
coincide with control joints in the substrate. Finish
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
with Rondo stopping beads and fill with a resilient
section of Request for Tender document.
sealant.
12.4.1 Thickness limits
One coat work: 12 - 15 mm. 12.5 OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Multi-coat work: Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
- First coat: 9 - 15 mm. section of Request for Tender document.
- Setting coat: 2 - 3 mm.
12.4.2 Cement rendering
Proportions by volume (cement: lime: sand) for
concrete and dense concrete block: 4:1:16.
12.4.3 White-set plaster
Use 3:1 gypsum plaster: lime putty, applied as a
skim coat direct to the substrate.
12.4.4 Waterproof render
Use cement based render with proprietary
waterproofing admixture.
12.4.5 Tolerances 13. JOINERY AND FIXTURES
To SA HB-161.
Finish plane surfaces within a tolerance of 6 mm in 13.1 GENERAL
2400 mm, determined using a 2400 mm This section covers:
straightedge placed anywhere in any direction. - Joinery & Associated Hardware.
Finish corners, angles, edges and curved surfaces - Fire Extinguishers & Blankets.
within equivalent tolerances. - Pin Boards & White Boards etc.
12.4.6 Temperature - Clothes Hoists, Letter Boxes etc.
Ensure the temperatures of mixes; substrates and Cross references
O O
reinforcement are within the range 5 C ≤ 35 C at Refer to the following sections:
the time of application. - PAINTING: For paint finishes.
12.4.7 Curing - CONCRETE: For compatibility between
concrete sealer and adhesives.
Do not allow rapid or uneven drying out.
Keep continuously moist for 2 days and allow to dry 13.2 JOINERY LAMINATE
for 5 days before applying further plaster coats. Joinery to be fully laminated at all faces and edges
12.4.8 V-joints unless stated otherwise.
Provide V-joints cut straight through the plaster to 13.3 TOLERANCES
the substrate at the following locations: Requirement: Fabricate and install joinery items to
- Junctions between different substrate materials. substrate undamaged, plumb, level, straight and free
- Abutments with other finishes. of distortion and to the Tolerances Table.
- Abutments with metal door frames.
13.3.1 Tolerances Table
12.4.9 Trim and Beads
Provide purpose-made zinc-coated steel sections as Property Tolerance
corner beads, stop beads, and at movement control Plumb and level 1:800
joints. Offsets in flush adjoining surfaces 0.5 mm
- 1.6 mm radius for plasterboard angles Offsets in revealed adjoining surfaces 2 mm
- Only use Stainless Steel corner beads for Alignment of adjoining doors 0.5 mm
Rendering. Difference in scribe thickness for 2 mm
12.4.10 Finishes joinery items centred between walls
Terminations and salient angles: To Manufacturer’s Doors centred in openings Zero
Recommendation Joints in finished surfaces Zero
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13.4 MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS - Vertical fixing to studs etc.: 3.0 mm

13.4.1 Plywood
13.5 CONSTRUCTION GENERALLY
Interior use generally: To AS/NZS 2270.
13.5.1 General
Interior use, exposed to moisture: To AS/NZS 2271.
Construction: Build components square and install
13.4.2 Particleboard
plumb.
Standard: To AS/NZS 1859.1. Framing: Frame and trim where necessary for
13.4.3 Moisture Resistant Medium density openings, including those required by other trades.
fibreboard (MR MDF) Accessories and trim: Provide as necessary to
Use fine grained uniform density resin-bonded complete the installation.
board. Joints: Provide materials in single lengths whenever
Standard: To AS/NZS 1859.2. possible. If joints are necessary, make them over
Moisture resistant medium density fibreboard: supports.
Designated by the manufacturer as having improved 13.5.2 Fasteners and adhesives
moisture resistance and marked as such. Provide fasteners, adhesives or both to transmit the
Melamine overlaid medium density fibreboard: loads imposed and ensure the rigidity of the
Medium density fibreboard overlaid on both sides assembly. Do not split, discolour or otherwise
with low pressure melamine. damage timber or sheets.
Do not use MDF in Joinery for Department of Visibility: Do not provide visible fixings except in the
Housing and Community Development projects. Use following locations:
Moisture Resistant (MR) particle board. Seal - Inside cupboards and drawer units.
underside of bench tops. - Inside open units, in which case provide
13.4.4 Wet Processed Fibreboard proprietary caps to conceal fixings.
Standard: To AS/NZS 1859.4. Installation: Secure plinths and carcasses to floors,
walls, or both, at not more than 600 mm centres. Fix
13.4.5 Moisture content floor mounted units to backgrounds at maximum
Make milled products from timbers seasoned to 600 mm centres. Fix wall mounted units to each
within 3% of the equilibrium moisture content nogging or stud stiffener or both.
appropriate to the timber and its intended conditions Fixings: Screws with washers into timber or steel
of use; and with no more than 3% difference framing, or masonry anchors into masonry or
between any 2 pieces in any one group. concrete.
13.4.6 Finished sizes 13.5.3 Finishing
Finished sizes of milled timbers: Not less than the Junctions with structure: Scribe plinths, bench tops,
documented dimensions unless qualified by a term splashbacks, ends of cupboards, kickboards and
such as nominal, out of or ex to which industry returns to follow the line of floors or walls.
standards for furnished sizes apply. Edge Strips: Finish all exposed edges of sheets with
13.4.7 Decorative overlaid wood panels edge strips that match the sheet faces.
Standard: To AS/NZS 1859.3. 13.6 CUPBOARD AND DRAWER UNITS
13.4.8 High pressure decorative laminated Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
sheet section of Request for Tender document.
Standard: To AS/NZS 2924.1. 13.6.1 Plinths
13.4.9 Decorative laminated sheet application Generally: 18 mm melamine overlaid high moisture
table resistant medium density fibreboard.
Provide classes as follows in either Standard Type Wet Areas: Nominal 25 mm Thick Hardwood.
or Type P for post forming as applicable: Height: 90 mm.
Fabrication: Form up with front and back members
Class AS/NZS 2924.1 Application and full height cross members at 900 mm max.
HGS or HGP Kitchen work - tops centres. Finish: Plastic laminates or painted.
VGS Kitchen front panels 13.6.2 Carcasses, drawer fronts, shelves and
VLS Other locations doors
13.4.10 Thickness Material: Melamine overlaid high moisture resistant
medium density fibreboard.
When fixed to a continuous substrate
Minimum thickness: 18 mm.
- Horizontal surfaces: 1.2 mm
- Vertical surfaces: 0.8 mm Fasteners: Conceal with finish.
- Post formed laminate: 0.8 mm
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Installation: Secure plinths and carcasses to floors, 13.8.1 Portable extinguishers

walls, or both at not more than 600 mm centres. Provide portable fire extinguishers and location signs
Drawer fronts: Rout for drawer bottoms. in accordance with the general requirements of
Adjustable shelves: Support on proprietary pins in AS/NZS 1841.1.
holes bored at 32 mm centres vertically. Maximum
13.8.2 Fire blankets
span for 18 mm thick shelves is 600mm. For
900 mm spans use 32 mm thick board. Provide fire blankets and location signs to
AS/NZS 3504 – blanket size: 1800 x 1800 mm.
13.6.3 Drawer and door hardware
Hinges: Provide concealed all-metal hinges with the 13.9 DISPLAY BOARDS
following features: 13.9.1 White boards
- Adjustable for height, side and depth location White Vitreous enamel steel sheet on backing board
of door.
fixed in a clear anodised aluminium frame with a
- Self-closing action.
black neoprene strip to conceal fixings and with an
- Hold open function.
integral pen rail. Conceal screw fix to wall at 900 mm
- Nickel plated.
o
Proprietary item: Blum 170 opening hinges. If maximum crs. Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC
required use machined brass butts. REQUIREMENTS section of Request for Tender
document.
Door leaves up to 760 mm high - 2 no. 64 mm hinge.
Door leaves over 760 mm high - 3 no. 75 mm hinge. 13.9.2 Pin boards
Drawer Slides: Provide metal runners and plastic Homogenous, resilient material on a backing board,
rollers with the following features: fixed in a clear anodised aluminium frame with a
- 30 kg loading capacity. black neoprene strip to conceal fixings. Screw
- Closure retention. fix to wall at 900 mm maximum crs. Refer to
- White thermoset powder coating or nickel PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS section of
plated. Request for Tender document.
Proprietary Item: Blum BS220 m with length to suit
the drawer size. 13.10 CLOTHES HOISTS
Cupboard Locks: pin tumbler cupboard locks. Supply clothes hoists as required in the positions
Cupboard Handles: 100 mm x 10 mm diameter indicated or as directed.
stainless steel ‘D’ pulls - Satin Finish. Rotary Hoists - Hills Supa 4 rotary clothes hoist.
13.6.4 Benchtops Folding Hoist - Hills Paraline Duo FD40362.
Install as per the manufacturers’ written instructions.
Laminated benchtops
Concrete Footings: refer to the miscellaneous items
Material: Moisture Resistant Medium Density
clause in the CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION.
Fibreboard (MR MDF)
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Minimum thickness: 32 mm.
section of Request for Tender document.
Finish: Decorative laminated sheet adhesive fixed.
Sealing underside: Laminate undersides of 13.11 GRAB RAILS
benchtops if likely to be subject to excessive Polished stainless steel, or as specified in the PSRs,
moisture from equipment such as dishwashers; or 32 mm diameter with concealed fixings.
the benchtop is not restrained against warping by Design and fixing: To AS 1428.1.
cupboard carcass or support framing. Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Installation: Fix to carcass at least twice per 600 mm section of Request for Tender document.
length of benchtop.
Joint sealing: Fill joints with a sealant matching the 13.12 LETTERBOXES
finish colour and clamp with proprietary mechanical Supply mailboxes complying with AS/NZS 4253.
connectors. Provide locks where required.
Edge sealing: Seal to walls and carcasses with a Install on the fence with galvanized brackets or
sealant which matches the finish colour. mount on 40 N.B. galvanized pipe 1000 mm above
ground level in a concrete footing 300 dia. x
13.7 CEILING ACCESS 600 mm deep. Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC
13.7.1 Ceiling REQUIREMENTS section of Request for Tender
Trim openings and provide lockable access panels document.
of minimum size 600 x 600 mm, Rondo or similar.
13.13 OTHER REQUIREMENTS
13.8 FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS section of Request for Tender document.
section of Request for Tender document.

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14.2.7 Grout
Cement based proprietary grout: Mix with water.
Fine sand may be added as a filler in wider joints.
Portland cement based grout: Mix with fine sand.
Use minimum water consistent with workability.
Proportioning:
- For joints up to 3 mm: 1:2 cement: sand.
- For joints over 3 mm: 1:3 cement: sand.
Epoxy Grout: Use a proprietary epoxy grout in
commercial kitchens and other heavy duty
applications.
14. TILING Terracotta Tiles: Use proprietary polymer modified
grout.
14.1 GENERAL 14.2.8 Substrates curing – Witness Point
Cross reference Before tiling, allow at least the following times to
Ensure concrete floor and sealer are compatible with elapse (for initial drying out and shrinkage) for these
adhesive. Refer to the CONCRETE section. substrates:
- Concrete slabs: 42 days.
Standards
- Concrete blockwork: 28 days.
Ceramic tiles To: AS 3958.1 and AS 3958.2. - Toppings on slabs and rendering on brick or
Slip resistance classification of new pedestrian blockwork: A further 21 days.
surface materials To: AS 4586. Witness Point - Moisture content: Verify that the
Tolerances moisture content of the substrate is compatible with
Completed tiling: To AS 3958.1 Clause 5.4.6. the water vapour transmission rate of the membrane
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS system by testing to AS/NZS 2455.1 Appendix B.
section of Request for Tender document. Provide results of tests to Superintendent.
For textile floor corning (use the hygrometer test
14.2 MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS
method) or test to AS1884 Appendix A for resilient
14.2.1 Tiles sheet or tiles. Provide results of tests to
Standard: To AS/ISO 13006. Superintendent.
14.2.2 Exposed edges Test type: Hygrometer test; Seal a hygrometer to the
If available, provide purpose-made border tiles with substrate for more than 16 hours and measure the
the exposed edge (whether round, square or relative humidity of the air between the instrument
cushion) glazed to match the tile face. and the slab.
Falls: If the membrane is directly under the floor
14.2.3 Accessories finish ensure the fall in the substrate conforms to the
If available, provide tile accessories such as round fall nominated for the finish.
edge ceramic tiles, cove tiles, step treads and 14.2.9 Water stops
nosings to stairs, landings, and thresholds, skirtings,
sills, copings and bath vents, which match the Requirement: Provide water stop angles at door
surrounding tiles, composition, colour and finish. thresholds and shower enclosures to support the
waterproof membrane at junctions between
14.2.4 Adhesives waterproofed and non-waterproofed areas.
Standard: To AS 2358 and AS ISO 13007.1. 14.2.10 Substrate Preparation
PVA based adhesives: Do not use in wet areas or
externally. Ensure substrates are as follows:
- Clean and free of any deposit or finish which
14.2.5 Mortar materials may impair adhesion or location of tiles.
Sand: Fine aggregate with a low clay content - If walls are plastered, remove loose sand.
selected for grading, sharp and free from - Compatible with all components of the floor
efflorescing salts. system.
Cement: To AS 3972, type GP. - If framed or discontinuous, support members are
14.2.6 Bedding mortar in full lengths, without splicing.
- If solid or continuous;
Proportioning: Select proportions from the range 1:3 - Excessive projections are removed.
to 1:4 cement: sand by volume to obtain satisfactory - Voids and hollows more than 10 mm are
adhesion. Use minimum water. filled with a cement/sand mix not stronger
than the substrate nor weaker than the
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- 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. 14.5.4 Sealants
- Fill cracks in substrates wider than 1.5 mm
with a filler compatible with the membrane Requirement: Waterproof, flexible, mould-resistant
system. and compatible with host materials.
External corners: Round or arris edges. 14.5.5 Preparation
Absorbent substrates: If suction is excessive, control See Substrate Preparation.
it by dampening but avoid over-wetting and do not
14.5.6 Installation
apply mortar bedding to substrates showing surface
moisture. Floor wastes: Turn membrane down into the floor
Dense concrete: If not sufficiently rough to provide a waste drainage flanges, and adhere to form a
mechanical key, roughen by scabbling or the like to waterproof connection.
remove 3 mm of the surface and expose the Hobs: Extend membrane over the hob and into the
aggregate; then apply a bonding treatment. room at least 50 mm. For unenclosed showers
extend membrane at least 1500 mm into the room
14.3 INSPECTION NOTICE - WITNESS POINT: measured from a point directly below the shower
Give sufficient notice so that an inspection may be rose outlet on the wall.
made at the following stages: External tiling: Provide a waterproof membrane
- Completion of waterproof membrane. under external floor tiling, to balconies and over
- Initial or trial set out. habitable rooms, which forms a drained tank suitable
for continuous immersion. Do not run under
14.4 SAMPLES bounding walls.
If required submit labelled samples of tiles, including Curing: Allow membrane to cure fully before tiling.
fittings, accessories, grout and sealants, illustrating
the range of variation in colour and finish. 14.6 TILING
14.6.1 Sequence
14.5 WATERPROOFING WET AREAS
Standard Fix wall tiles before floor tiles.
General: To AS 3740. 14.6.2 Cutting
Membranes: To AS/NZS 4858. Cut tiles neatly to fit around fixtures and fittings and
Extent: To BCA 3.8.1.2. at margins where necessary. Drill holes without
damaging tile faces. Cut recesses for fittings such as
14.5.1 Membrane
soap holders. Rub edges smooth without chipping.
Provide a proprietary (non acrylic) liquid applied or
sheet membrane system for use in wet areas, 14.6.3 Laying
shower recess bases and associated floors and wall Return tiles into sills, reveals and openings. Butt up
to floor junctions which are to be tiled. to returns, frames, fittings, and other finishes.
14.5.2 Bond breakers materials 14.6.4 Variations
Requirement: Compatible with the flexibility class of Distribute variations in hue, colour, or pattern
the membrane to be used. uniformly, by mixing tiles or tile batches before
Material: Purpose made bond breakers tapes and laying.
closed cell foam backing rods or fillets of sealant. 14.6.5 Protection
14.5.3 Bond breakers installation Keep traffic off floors until the bedding has set and
Requirement: After the priming of surfaces, provide attained its working strength.
bond breakers at all wall/floor, hob/wall junctions 14.6.6 Setting out
and at control joints where the membrane is bonded Set out tiles to give uniform joint widths within the
to the substrate. following limits:
Sealant fillet bond breakers: Floors:
- Application: Form a triangular fillet or cove of - Quarry tiles: 6 to 12 mm.
sealant to internal corners within the period - Vitrified floor tiles: 3 to 5 mm.
recommended by the membrane - Dry pressed tiles: 3 mm.
manufacturer after the application of the - Extruded tiles: 6 mm.
primer. Mounted mosaic tiling: To match mounting pattern.
- Widths: 8 mm minimum to vertical corners. 10 Stone tiles: 1.5 to 3 mm.
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Walls: 14.6.13 Sealant joints

- Dry pressed tile: 1.5 mm. Provide sealant joints filled with sealant and finished
- Extruded tile: 6 mm. flush with the tile surface as follows:
Joint alignment: Set out tiling with joints accurately - Where tiling is cut around sanitary fixtures.
aligned in both directions and wall tiling joints level - At corners of walls in showers.
and plumb. - Around fixtures interrupting the tile surface, for
Joint position: Set out tiles from the centre of the example pipes, brackets, bolts and nibs.
floor or wall to be tiled and if possible, ensure cut - At junctions with elements such as window and
tiles are a half tile or larger. door frames and built-in cupboards.
Fixtures: If possible, position tiles so that holes for Material: Anti-fungal modified silicone.
fixtures and other penetrations occur at the Proprietary Item: ABA Colourflex silicone sealant to
intersection of horizontal and vertical joints or in the match the colour of the grout.
centre of tiles.
14.6.14 Control joints
14.6.7 Falls and levels
Provide control joints carried through the tile and the
Grade floor tiling to even and correct falls generally, bedding to AS 3958.1 clause 5.4.5, and as follows:
and to floor wastes and elsewhere asrequired. Make
Floor location:
level junctions with walls. If falls are not required, lay
level. - Over structural control joints.
Minimum fall generally: 1:100. - To divide complex room plans into rectangles.
Minimum fall in shower areas: 1:60. - Around the perimeter of the floor.
Change of finish: Maintain finished floor level across - At junctions between different substrates.
- To divide large tiled areas into bays.
changes of floor finish including carpet.
- At abutments with the building structural frame
14.6.8 Preparation of tiles for bedding and over supporting walls or beams where
Adhesive bedding: Fix tiles dry, do not soak. flexing of the substrate is anticipated.
Mortar bedding: Soak porous tiles in water for half
an hour, then drain until the surface water has Wall location:
disappeared. - Over structural control joints.
Terracotta Tiles: Use pre-sealed tiles or apply a - At junctions with different substrate materials
breathable sealer and lay dry. If final sealed finish is when the tiling is continuous.
selected use compatible laying sealer. - At vertical corners in shower compartments.
14.6.9 Floor finish dividers - Depth of joint: Right through to the substrate.
Finish tiled floors at junctions with differing floor - Sealant width: 6 – 25 mm.
finishes with a corrosion-resistant metal dividing strip - Depth of elastomeric sealant: One half the joint
width, or 6 mm, whichever is the greater.
fixed to the substrate. If changes of floor finish occur
at doorways, make the junction directly below the 14.7 OTHER REQUIREMENTS
closed door. Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
14.6.10 Bedding section of Request for Tender document.
Use bedding methods and materials which are
appropriate to the tile, the substrate, the conditions
of service, and which leave the tile firmly and solidly
bedded in the bedding material and adhered to the
substrate. Form falls integral with the substrate.
14.6.11 Bath ventilation
Ventilate the space below fully enclosed baths with
at least 2 vermin proof ventilating tiles.
14.6.12 Grouted joints
Commence grouting as soon as practicable after
bedding has set. Clean out joints as necessary
before grouting.
Face grouting: Fill the joints solid and tool flush.
Clean off surplus grout. Wash down when the grout
has set. When the grout is dry, polish the tiled
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schedule. Refer to 15.6 Tables – Paint Specifications

and Paint Systems Schedule Australian Paint Approval
Scheme (APAS) Specification Numbers.
15.2.4 Spray Painting - Hold point
Do not apply by spray without approval.
15.2.5 Combinations
Do not combine paints from different manufacturers
in a paint system.
15.2.6 Delivery - Hold Point
Provide copies of invoices receipts or delivery
dockets showing brands, quality and quantities of
paints and colour(s).
15. PAINTING Deliver paints to the site in the manufacturers’
labelled containers. Ensure containers are marked
15.1 GENERAL with the APAS (Australian Paint Approvals Scheme)
Cross reference specification number.
Refer to the following sections: 15.2.7 Verification
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: for compliance - Provide reports.
with manufacturers’ instructions. - Provide manufacturer’s paint specification.
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS for sealing of
reveals at openings. 15.3 INSPECTION – WITNESS POINT
Engage an independent NATA accredited painting
- STEEL CONSTRUCTION.
inspector. Pay all inspection and reporting fees and
- ROOFING costs.
Refer to 15.6 Tables – Paint Specifications and Give sufficient notice so that each of the following
Paint Systems Schedule Australian Paint Approval stages may be inspected;
Scheme (APAS) Specification Numbers. - Substrate immediately prior to the
Applicators to be PCCP accredited in the category commencement of painting.
applicable to the works. - Prior to application of final coat.
Standards - Complete and submit copies of AS 3894.10,
AS 3894.11 and AS 3894.12.
Follow the guidance given in AS/NZS 2311 and Witness Point – Provide copies of reports within 2
AS/NZS 2312.1. days of receiving them
15.1.1 Inspection test plans – Hold Point
15.4 GENERAL PAINTING
Provide ITPs before commencing painting or
substrate preparation. 15.4.1 Warranties – Witness Point
15.1.2 Powder Coating Provide paint manufacturers’ warranties in respect to
the paints in the name of the Principal as the
Aluminium surfaces: To AS 3715.
warrantee.
Steel or zinc coated surfaces: To AS 4506.
Provide paint applicators’ warranties in regards to
15.1.3 ‘Wet Paint’ warning
workmanship in the name of the Principal as
Place notices conspicuously and do not remove warrantee.
them until the paint is dry. Minimum warranty period is to be 10 years.
15.2 MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS 15.4.2 Substrate Preparation
15.2.1 Low VOC Paints – Witness Point Unpainted surfaces: To AS/NZS 2311 Section 3.
Use low VOC emitting paints. Provide Previously painted and in good condition: To
manufacturer’s specifications. AS/NZS 2311 Clause 7.4.
Previously painted and in poor condition: To
15.2.2 Premium Paints AS/NZS 2311 Clause 7.5.
Use only premium paints from approved Steel with protective coatings: To AS/NZS 2312.1
manufacturers. Section 8 and to AS 1627.1.
15.2.3 Paint Manufacturer – Hold Point This includes cleaning down with sugar soap,
Prior to placing orders provide a list showing the treatment of mould growth, rubbing back existing
brand of the paint proposed for use and the trade painted surfaces with abrasive paper and patching
names of the paint types referred to by generic type and priming of damaged surface.
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15.4.3 Order of work

Complete clear timber finishes before commencing
opaque paint finishes in the same area.
15.4.4 Protection
Before painting, clean the area and protect it from
contamination by 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.
15.4.5 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.
15.4.6 Fillers
Provide filler tinted to match the substrate if the
finish is transparent.
15.4.7 Paint application
Apply the first coat immediately after substrate
preparation and before contamination of the
substrate can occur. Ensure each coat of paint or
clear finish is uniform in colour, gloss, thickness and
texture, and free of runs, sags, blisters, or other
discontinuities.
15.4.8 Number of coats
Apply additional coats if necessary at no extra cost
to achieve the required total film thickness and
satisfactory opacity.
15.4.9 Priming before fixing
Timber: Apply a first coat (two coats to end grain) to
exposed roof trim, timber doors including tops and
bottoms of doors, associated trims and glazing
beads before fixing in position.
Steel: Apply a priming coat of zinc-rich organic
binder to APAS - 2916.
15.4.10 Repair of galvanizing
If galvanized or zinc-coated surfaces have been cut
or welded after galvanizing, prime the affected area
with a zinc-rich organic binder to APAS - 2916.
15.4.11 Paint system description
If a system is referred to only by its final coat (for
example by the manufacturer’s brand name, the
APAS specification code or the generic name)
provide stains, primers, sealers and undercoats
which are suitable for the substrate and are
compatible with the finish coat and each other.

15.5 PAINTING / FINISHES SCHEDULES

Refer to the PROJECT SPECIFIC
REQUIREMENTS section of Request for Tender
document for painting and finishes schedules.

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15.6 TABLES - PAINT SPECIFICATIONS AND PAINT SYSTEMS SCHEDULE

AUSTRALIAN PAINT APPROVAL SCHEME (APAS) SPECIFICATION NUMBERS

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
0215 Interior latex paint, low odour, low VOC
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

Substrate 1st Coat 2nd Coat 3rd Coat
Concrete/ Cement render/ Masonry/ Sprayed 0172 0260/3 0260/3
ceiling/ Fibre cement products/ Plasterboard/
Organic or inorganic zinc primed metal
Set plaster/Fibrous plaster/Glass reinforced 0172 0260/3 0260/3
gypsum plaster
Iron and steel 0032 0260/3 0260/3
Aluminium 0035/2 0260/3 0260/3
Zinc-coated and zinc-alloy-coated steel 0134 0260/3 0260/3
Timber/Hardboard, un-primed 0183 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

Substrate 1st Coat 2nd Coat 3rd Coat
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
Zinc-coated and zinc-alloy-coated steel 0134 0280/3 0280/3
Timber/Exterior grade hardboard 0183 0280/3 0280/3

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Semi-gloss latex: Interior

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

Semi-gloss latex: Exterior

Substrate 1st Coat 2nd Coat 3rd Coat
Concrete/Cement render/Masonry/Fibre cement 0280/2 0280/2
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
Zinc-coated and zinc-alloy-coated steel 0134 0280/2 0280/2
Timber/Exterior grade hardboard 0183 0280/2 0280/2

Gloss latex: Interior

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

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Gloss latex: Exterior

Substrate 1st Coat 2nd Coat 3rd Coat
Concrete/Cement render/Masonry/Fibre cement 0280/1 0280/1
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
Zinc-coated and zinc-alloy-coated steel 0134 0280/1 0280/1
Timber/Exterior grade hardboard 0183 0280/1 0280/1

Semi-gloss, solvent-borne: Interior

Substrate 1st Coat 2nd Coat 3rd Coat
Concrete/Cement render/Masonry/Sprayed 0171 0015/3 0015/3
ceiling/Fibre cement products/Set
plaster/Fibrous plaster/Glass reinforced gypsum
plaster
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
Medium Density Fibreboard 0183 0015/3 0015/3
Existing paintwork 0016/1 0015/3 0015/3

Full gloss, solvent-borne: Interior

Substrate 1st Coat 2nd Coat 3rd Coat
Concrete/Cement render/Masonry/Sprayed 0171 0015/1 0015/1
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
Zinc-coated and zinc-alloy-coated steel/Organic 0134 0015/1 0015/1
or inorganic zinc primed metal
Timber/Hardboard, un-primed/Pre-primed board/ 0016/1 0015/1 0015/1
Oil-based air-drying primed metal
Medium Density Fibreboard 0183 0015/1 0015/1
Existing paintwork 0016/1 0015/1 0015/1

Full gloss, solvent-borne: Exterior

Substrate 1st Coat 2nd Coat 3rd Coat
Iron and steel 0032 0015/1 0015/1
Aluminium 0035/1 0015/1 0015/1
Zinc-coated and zinc-alloy-coated steel/Organic 0134 0015/1 0015/1
or inorganic zinc primed metal
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

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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

Substrate 1st Coat 2nd Coat 3rd Coat
Timber/Cork 0205 0205 0205
Concrete 0116/2 0116/2 0116/2

Latex Clear: Interior

Substrate 1st Coat 2nd Coat 3rd Coat
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

Substrate 1st Coat 2nd Coat 3rd Coat
Timber/Cork 0206 0206 0206

Two pack epoxy, water-borne: Interior

Substrate 1st Coat 2nd Coat 3rd Coat
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

Substrate 1st Coat 2nd Coat 3rd Coat
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**
Zinc-coated and zinc-alloy-coated steel 0134 0280/5 0280/5
** 4th Coat 0280/5

Semi-transparent oil-based timber finish

Substrate 1st Coat 2nd Coat 3rd Coat
Timber 0115 0115
Existing semi-transparent timber finish 0115

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Paving paint - semi-gloss

Substrate 1st Coat 2nd Coat 3rd Coat
Concrete/Clay brick/Fibre cement products 0200/1 0200/1
Timber/Cork 0200/1 0200/1
Existing paintwork 0200/1

Roofing paint - latex

Substrate 1st Coat 2nd Coat 3rd Coat
Exterior of buildings for finishing of roofs, gutters 0012/1 0012/1
and downpipes.
Iron and steel 0032 0032 0012/2**
Zinc-coated and zinc-alloy-coated steel 0134 0012/1 0012/1
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

Substrate 1st Coat 2nd Coat 3rd Coat
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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Rubber underlay: Provide a heavy-duty natural
rubber, waffle pattern, with a backing of reinforcing
fabric, either hessian, spun nylon, or polyester.
16.3.3 Hot-melt adhesive tape
Provide a glass fibre and cotton thermoplastic
adhesive coated tape 60 mm wide on a 90 mm wide
metal foil base and backed with silicon-coated
release paper.
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
section of Request for Tender document.

16.4 SUBSTRATE
16. FLOOR COVERINGS
16.4.1 Substrate preparation
16.1 GENERAL Prepare the substrate including the following:
Cross references - Stripping and cleaning: Remove deleterious
and loose material, including existing floor
Refer to the following sections:
coverings and any surface treatment which
- PAINTING for finishing of sanded timber floors.
could adversely affect adhesion.
- CONCRETE Ensure adhesives used for vinyl
- Repairs: Make good to the surface finish as
floor finishes are compatible with sealers, necessary. Fill depressions with a suitable filler,
additives or coatings to concrete floor. and remove high spots and projections. If
- TILING for slip resistance. necessary lay a steel-trowelled underlay to
Standards concrete substrate.
Slip resistance: To AS 4586. - Fixtures and fittings: Remove door stops and
Hardboard underlay: To AS/NZS 1859.4. other fixtures, and refix in position undamaged
Substrate moisture content: To AS/NZS 2455.1 for on completion of the installation.
fabric floor covering. - Basic sanding: Produce an even plane sanded
Substrate moisture content: To AS 1884 for resilient surface on strip flooring to be covered. Lightly
finishes. sand the junctions of sheet flooring.
Laying carpet: To AS/NZS 2455.1. 16.4.2 Moisture Content - Hold Point
Laying resilient finishes: To AS 1884.
Do not commence the installation of flooring unless
16.1.1 Approved Fixers the moisture content of the concrete substrate has
Have the floor coverings and accessories installed been tested to the following:
by experienced fixers approved by the floor covering - Carpet: AS/NZS 2455.1 Appendix B and values
supplier. in clause 2.4.2 (c) have been obtained.
- Resilient finishes: AS 1884 Appendix A and the
16.2 INSPECTION NOTICE - WITNESS POINT values in clause A 3.1.3 have been obtained.
Give sufficient notice so that inspection may be If necessary provide artificial means for drying out
made of the prepared substrate or underlay. the substrate before installation.

16.3 MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS 16.5 LAYING CARPET

Carpets Standard: To AS/NZS 2455.1.
Resilient finishes: Sheet/vinyl tiles. 16.5.1 Setting out
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Lay the carpet in continuous lengths without cross
section of Request for Tender document.
joins in the body of the area. Make unavoidable
16.3.1 Hardboard underlay cross joins at doorways under the closed door.
Standard: To AS/NZS 1859.4, standard hardboard Joints in underlay: Ensure joints in underlay do not
Type RD, manufactured as flooring underlay. coincide with carpet joints. Do not carry underlay
Thickness: 5.5 mm. over carpet grippers or edge strips.
16.3.2 Carpet underlay 16.5.2 Seaming methods
Needled underfelt: Provide a felt composed of 60% Woven carpet: Machine or hand sew.
animal fibre and 40% jute, reinforced with Tufted carpet: Provide hot-melt adhesive tapes.
polypropylene scrim with a minimum mass of 16.5.3 Fixing
2
50 g/m , or hessian fabric with a minimum mass of
2 Gripper strip: To AS/NZS 2455.1 Clause 3.5.
150 g/m .
Provide preformed gripper strip and tackless edge
Synthetic Foam underlay: Provide high density
strip. Space fixings at 150 mm maximum centres.
synthetic latex flat cushion foam sandwiched
Direct stick method: To AS/NZS 2455.1 Clause 3.6.
between reinforced carrier fabric.
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Immediately after laying, and again one hour later, 16.6.8 Finishing
roll the carpet from the centre diagonally towards Finish in accordance with the manufacturers written
each edge using a multi-wheeled roller. Do not roll instructions.
foam-backed carpet. Slip resistance classification of new pedestrian
16.5.4 Edge strip surface materials: To AS 4586.
Provide a proprietary aluminium edge strip with a 16.6.9 Cleaning
PVC insert at exposed edges of the carpet. If edge Clean the finished surface. Buff and polish before
strips occur at doorways, make the junction the date for practical completion, mop and leave the
underneath the closed door. finished surface clean and undamaged on
Proprietary Item: Roberts multi-purpose aluminium completion.
trim section.
16.5.5 Clearance 16.7 OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Doors: Trim doors as required to clear the finished
section of Request for Tender document.
carpet by 3 mm and reseal the underside.

16.6 LAYING RESILIENT FINISHES

Standard: To AS 1884.
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
section of Request for Tender document.
16.6.1 Sheet set out
Set out sheets to give the minimum number of joints.
Position joints away from areas of high stress. Run
sheet joints parallel with the long sides of floor
areas.
16.6.2 Tile set out
Set out tiles from the centre of the area. Match 17. PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE
edges and align patterns. Arrange the cut tiles so
that variation in appearance is minimised. 17.1 GENERAL
Wherever possible cut tiles at margins only, to give a Cross references
cut dimension of at least 100 mm x full tile width. Refer to the following sections:
16.6.3 Adhesives - SITE PREPARATION, for service trenches.
Use low VOC adhesives as recommended by the - ROOFING, for roof plumbing.
manufacturer for the particular application. - TILING, for waterproofing of wet areas.
- PAINTING, for priming steel or iron before
16.6.4 Joints
installation and exposed piping required to be
Heat welding: After fixing, groove the seams with a painted.
grooving tool and weld the joints with matching filler - REFERENCED DOCUMENTS for Tapware
rod and hot air welding gun. When the weld rod has And Sanitary Fixtures Schedules.
cooled, trim off flush. Standards
Chemical welding: Apply seaming compound
Plumbing and drainage products: To SAA MP52,
100mm wide to the substrate centrally under the
The Plumbing Code of Australia.
seam. Roll the finish in two directions until the
The AS/NZS 3500 series.
compound is forced up into the joint. Clean off flush
The ATS 5200 series.
with a damp cloth.
Installation: To AS/NZS 3500.5.
16.6.5 Junctions Swimming Pool Skimmers to AS 1926.3.
Scribe neatly up to returns, edges, fixtures and 17.1.1 N.T Licenced Plumber
fittings. Finish flush with adjoining surfaces.
Plumbers and drainers providing services under this
16.6.6 Vinyl Skirting contract must be licensed under the NT Building Act
Moulded PVC feather edge skirting section, 100 mm or NT Plumbing and Drainage Act and the
high. Scribe as necessary, mitre corners and fix to Regulations applicable to those Acts. A Plumber or
walls with low VOC contact adhesive. Drainer engaged to provide services under this
16.6.7 Protection contract must be registered under the Act and be
Keep traffic off floors until bonding has set but not able to issue a certificate of compliance.
before 24 hours after laying. Do not allow water in
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17.1.2 Inspection Process 17.6 MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS

Refer to the Inspection Process for Hydraulic works, Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
documents available at: section of Request for Tender document.
Refer to the Tapware Schedule in the
https://infrastructure.nt.gov.au/specification-
services/technical-specifications/buildings REFERENCED DOCUMENTS.
17.6.1 Water supply pipes
17.2 NOTICE COMMENCEMENT - HOLD POINT Copper pipe: To AS 1432, Type B.
Do not commence work until copies of the approved Jointing methods: Use capillary fittings, compression
plumbing plans have been lodged with the Building fittings, silver brazed slip joints or screwed joints.
Certifier. Supply one copy of the approved Drawings Galvanized steel pipe: To AS 1074, with screwed
to the Superintendent before commencing work on joints.
site. Wall thickness: Heavy for sizes up to and including
17.3 INSPECTION - WITNESS POINT DN 80, medium for sizes above DN 80.
Give sufficient notice so that inspection may be Generally: Use copper pipes.
made of work ready for hydrostatic testing and so Corrosive water areas: Use Class 16 Polybutylene
that the hydrostatic tests may be witnessed. Include pipes, or Polyethylene equivalent, to AS/NZS 2642.2
inspection of plumbing and drainage installation. and where exposed, use 316 stainless steel pipes
Refer to clause: 17.12 for Gas inspection and including stainless steel breaching pieces and in wall
installation. outlets.
17.6.2 Finishes
17.4 HYDROSTATIC TESTING Finish exposed piping, including fittings and
17.4.1 Standards supports as follows:
Water pipes: Test to AS/NZS 3500.1, Section 16. - Internal locations such as toilet and kitchen
Sanitary pipes test to: AS/NZS 3500.2, Section 13. areas: Chrome plate copper piping to
17.4.2 Preparation for testing AS 1192 Service condition 2, bright.
Seal off items of equipment not designed to - Externally: Paint.
withstand the test pressure. Securely anchor pipes - Concealed but accessible spaces (including
and fittings in position to prevent movement during cupboards and non-habitable enclosed
the tests. spaces): Leave unpainted except for required
Cure solvent cement joins for at least 24 hours identification marking. Prime steel piping and
before testing. iron fittings.
17.4.3 Testing - Valves: Finish valves to match connected
Check pipe joints, valve seats, tap washers, piping.
strainers and other elements for leaks. Repair or 17.6.3 Tapware and Fixtures
replace if damaged, and retest. Provide sanitary fixtures and tapware as scheduled
or shown on the drawings.
17.5 CONTRACTOR’S SUBMISSIONS
17.6.4 Toilet Cisterns
17.5.1 Work-as-executed drawings
Provide toilet cisterns complying with a minimum
Submit drawings showing the ‘as installed’ locations 4A water efficiency rating.
of pipes, fittings, tanks, water heaters, control valves Refer to the Tapware Schedule.
and accessories. Show the depth of underground
pipework. 17.7 CONSTRUCTION GENERALLY
17.5.2 Connections 17.7.1 General
Excavate to locate and expose the connection points Install piping in straight lines and to uniform
and connect to the authorities’ mains. On grades. Arrange and support the piping so that it
completion, backfill and compact the excavation and remains free from vibration and water hammer,
reinstate surfaces and elements which have been whilst permitting thermal movement. Keep the
disturbed such as roads, pavements, kerbs, number of joints to a minimum. Prevent direct
footpaths and nature strips. contact between incompatible metals.
17.5.3 Local authorities 17.7.2 Concealment
If the authority elects to perform or supply part of the If practicable, conceal piping and fittings requiring
works, make arrangements and pay and bear the maintenance or servicing so that they are accessible
fees payable for the work. within non-habitable enclosed spaces such as roof
spaces, subfloor spaces and ducts. Keep pipeline in
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ensure access can be provided throughout for Subsoil drains: Provide proprietary perforated plastic
inspection. Provide at least 25 mm clearance pipe.
between adjacent pipelines (measured from the Filter fabric: Provide a non-woven polymeric fabric
piping insulation where applicable). formed from a plastic yarn containing stabilisers or
Embedded pipes: Do not embed pipes that operate inhibitors to make the filaments resistant to
under pressure in concrete or surfacing material. deterioration due to ultraviolet light.
17.7.3 Building penetrations Filter sock: Provide a non-woven polyester
permeable sock capable of retaining particles of
If piping passes through building elements provide 0.25 mm size. Securely fit or join the sock at each
purpose-made metal or plastic sleeves formed from joint.
pipe sections. Prime steel or iron before installation. Backfilling: Backfill with 20 mm nominal size washed
17.7.4 Pipe supports screenings, to the following depths:
Materials: The same as the piping, or galvanized or - To the underside of the bases of overlying
non-ferrous metals, with bonded PVC or glass fibre structures such as pavements, slabs and
woven tape sleeves where needed to separate channels.
dissimilar metals. - To within 75 mm of the finished surface of
unpaved or landscaped areas.
17.7.5 Cover plates
17.8.6 Stormwater Pits
Where exposed piping emerges from wall, floor or
ceiling finishes, provide cover plates of non-ferrous Cover levels: Locate the top of covers or gratings,
metal, finished to match the piping, or of stainless including frames as follows:
steel. - In paved areas: Flush with the paving surface.
- In landscaped areas: 25 mm above finished
17.7.6 Connections to Network Utility Operator surface.
Mains - Gratings taking surface water runoff: Set to
Excavate to locate and expose the connection receive the runoff without ponding.
points and connect to the Network Utility Operator
mains. On completion, backfill and compact the 17.9 WASTEWATER
excavation and reinstate surfaces and elements 17.9.1 General
which have been disturbed such as roads, The entire waste water treatment system is to
pavements, kerbs, footpaths and nature strips. comply with AS/NZS 1547 On-site domestic waste
water management. A comprehensive study of the
17.8 STORMWATER ground conditions is to be completed, including the
Use sewer grade pipes for all storm water systems. following requirements:
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Conduct an assessment of the absorption conditions
section of Request for Tender document. prior to designing absorption trenches as per
17.8.1 Standard Department of Health requirements (for on-site
General: To AS/NZS 3500.3 or AS/NZS 3500.5. wastewater installations outside designated building
17.8.2 Cleaning control areas), or Department of Environment and
Natural Resources (for on-site wastewater
During construction, use temporary covers to installations within designated building control
openings and keep the system free of debris. On areas).
completion clean and flush the system.
17.9.2 Design - Hold Point
17.8.3 Pipe laying
Design sewerage treatment and septic systems to
Lay pipelines with the spigot ends in the direction of suit building sanitary load. Submit formal
flow. calculations stating average and peak sanitary
17.8.4 Downpipe connections loads. To be submitted prior to ordering of the waste
Turn up drain branch pipelines to finish 50 mm water treatment system.
above finished ground or pavement level. Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
section of Request for Tender document.
17.8.5 Subsoil drains
Connection: Connect subsoil drains to the 17.9.3 Standards
stormwater drainage system. Generally: To AS/NZS 3500.2 or AS/NZS 3500.5.
Trench width: Minimum 450 mm. Materials: UPVC drainage pipes, type DWV.
Trench floor: Grade the trench floor evenly to the Waterless composting toilets: To AS/NZS 1546.2
gradient of the pipeline. If the trench floor is rock, On-site domestic wastewater treatment units: To
correct any irregularities with compacted bedding AS/NZS 1546.3.
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17.9.4 Cleaning 17.10.7 Electric Water Heater

During construction, use temporary covers to Provide an electric water heater wall mounted in the
openings and keep the system free of debris. On position shown on the drawings or as directed.
completion clean and flush the system. Proprietary Item: Hardies Dux 50 litre. Model
17.9.5 Septic tanks HDE50V.
Use only precast concrete or glass fibre reinforced 17.10.8 Temperature
O
plastic septic tanks: To AS/NZS 1546.1. Maximum temperature at ablution outlets: 50 C.
Proprietary item: Royal or Everhard. Maximum temperature at kitchen sinks and laundry
O
Effluent disposal: To AS/NZS 1547 and the tubs: 60 C.
requirements of the Environmental Health Branch of 17.10.9 Isolating valves
the Department of Health.
Provide isolation valves to water heaters.
17.9.6 Vent pipes
17.10.10 Cleaning
Staying to roof: Do not penetrate the roof covering,
On completion, flush the pipelines using water and
fix the stays at roofing screws.
leave clean.
Terminations: Provide bird-proof vent cowls made of
the same material and colour as the vent pipe. 17.10.11 Rainwater Tanks
Standards
17.10 COLD AND HEATED WATER Metal tanks and rainwater goods: To
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS AS/NZS 2179.1.
section of Request for Tender document. Design and Installation: To the recommendations of
17.10.1 Standards SAA HB 230.
Standards to: AS/NZS 3500.1, AS/NZS 3500.4 and Polyethylene Tanks: To AS/NZS 4766.
AS/NZS 3500.5. General
Provide structurally sound and watertight tanks.
17.10.2 Tap positions Openings: To be Designed to resist human load
Locate hot tap to the left of, or above, the cold water bearing forces and to prevent the inappropriate entry
tap. of humans, animals, insects surface water, ground
17.10.3 Accessories water and rubbish.
Accessories: Provide the accessories needed to
Provide the accessories and fittings necessary for
complete the installation, including inlet and outlet
the proper functioning of the plumbing systems,
connections, and flywire screened overflow and
including taps, valves, outlets, pressure and
access opening. Include the following:
temperature control devices, strainers, gauges and - Floating outlet to draw water from the upper
pumps. part of the tank.
17.10.4 Water Heaters - Tight fitting lids or screens with ≤ 1 mm mesh at
Electric water heaters: To AS/NZS 4692.1. all openings.
Energy performance: To AS/NZS 4692.2. - Flap valves at every opening to the tank.
Gas water heaters: To AS/NZ 5263.1.2 - Calmed inlet to the tank to prevent stirring
Energy performance: To AS/NZS 4552.2. sediment.
Oil fired heaters: To AS 1691. - Overflow siphon to skim surface contaminants.
Solar water heaters: To AS/NZS 2712. Accessory materials: Select from:
- Ultraviolet light resistant plastic.
Heat Pump Water Heaters: To AS/NZS 2712.
- Corrosion resistant metal.
Solid fuel heaters: To AS/NZS 2918.
- Do not use copper or copper alloys with metallic
17.10.5 Heater installation coated steel tanks.
Location: Locate water heaters where they can be - The same material as the tank.
maintained or replaced without damaging adjacent Access opening: Provide a vermin proof, child
structures, fixtures or finishes. proof access opening above the high water level and
17.10.6 Solar water heater cover with either a strainer or a lid fixed securely to
the tank.
Use a proprietary automatic water heater comprising Warranty
solar collector and storage container, with Requirement: Provide a manufacturer’s warranty on
supplementary heating unit, including the the tanks in the name of the Principal.
connections, controls and fittings necessary for the
proper functioning of the system. 17.11 FIRE HOSE REELS
2
Manufacturer: Solahart 302 litre with 4 m solar Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
2
collectors for houses and 180 litre with 2 m solar section of Request for Tender document.
collectors for units. Use D models in corrosive Standard: To AS/NZS 1221.
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Reel Type: Reel drum mounting bracket, 17.12.7 Gas bottles

independent of the supply pipe. Provide 2 x 45 kg gas cylinders with a manual
Hose: 36 m hose with metal nozzle for jet and spray. change over valve. Locate where shown on the
Installation: To AS 2441. Provide swing out arms drawings or as directed on a concrete pad.
where necessary. Provide a lockable ventilated enclosure if gas bottles
are installed in a public location.
17.12 GAS
17.12.8 Appliances
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
section of Request for Tender document for Gas Gas water heaters: To AS/NZ 5263.1.2
Appliance Schedule. Gas space heating appliances: To
17.12.1 Standards AS/NZS 5263.1.3.
AS/NZS 5601.1 and AS/NZS 1596. 17.12.9 Pressure Test – Witness Point
AS/NZS 4645 Gas distribution networks. Give notice so that the installation may be inspected
AS 3814 Industrial and commercial gas fired and the testing witnessed.
appliances. Pressure test pipes to AS/NZS 5601.1 before any
Dangerous Goods Regulation. appliances are connected and before commissioning
17.12.2 Notification – Hold Point any part of the installation.
Submit a notification of commencement of gas works 17.12.10 Commissioning
to NT WorkSafe at least 24 hours before On completion of installation and testing, turn on
commencement of installation works. isolating and control valves and purge and charge
17.12.3 Installation the installation.
Install pipework in straight lines and uniform grades. 17.12.11 Compliance plate - Hold Point
Keep the number of joints to a minimum. Prevent Install a compliance plate and provide a certificate of
direct contact between incompatible metals. Conceal approval prior to practical completion.
pipes where possible.
Accessories: Provide the accessories and fittings, 17.13 OTHER REQUIREMENTS
necessary for the proper functioning of the gas Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
system. section of Request for Tender document.
17.12.4 Buried pipes
Testing:
Pressure test pipes to AS/NZS 5601.1 before any
pipes are buried, concealed or built in.
Cover:
Depth of cover to be 450 mm minimum except in
rock where depth of cover can be reduced to
300 mm minimum.
Warning tape:
During backfilling lay two layers of detectable plastic
warning tape to AS/NZS 2648.1 above and for the
full length of buried gas pipes.
The bottom layer of warning tape is to be installed 18. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
above the pipe and 300 mm below finished surface
level. The upper layer of warning tape is to be 18.1 GENERAL
installed 150 mm below finished surface level.
Cross reference
17.12.5 Certificates of Compliance - Hold Point
Refer to SITE PREPARATION for service trenches.
Submit certificates from the manufacturer stating
Standards
that the appliances meet AGA/ALPGA requirements
for operation with the type of gas to be used before All switches, isolators and socket outlets in non-
installing the appliances. domestic installations to have circuit number and
phase identification.
17.12.6 Isolation Solenoid
Design and access for mobility: To AS 1428.1.
If a Fire Indicator Panel or other fire alarm system is Electrical installations generally: To AS/NZS 3000.
installed, provide a fire alarm activated isolation Selection of Cables: To AS/NZS 3008.1.1.
solenoid to the gas supply line, close to the supply Design: To SAA HB 301.
point. Refer to Fire Contractor’s Guide Book Minimum Energy Performance Standards: To
Electrical available from Northern Territory Fire AS/NZS 4782.2 and AS/NZS 4783.2.
Alarm System Transmission (NTFAST).

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18.1.1 Legislation Provide control switchgear, circuit breakers and

Comply with the following: residual current devices (RCDs) on a wall mounted
- PowerWater Regulations. distribution board enclosed in a case with a hinged
- NT WorkSafe requirements. door.
- WHS (NUL) Act and Regulations. Housing: Install a distribution board with a minimum
- WHS Codes of Practice applicable to the works. of 4 spare poles.
- The BCA. Circuit Breakers: DIN rail mounted. 6kA minimum
- NTG, Safety and Technical Requirements. fault current rating. Size circuit breakers to the
- The N.T. Electricity Reform Act. calculated fault current at the site. Provide combined
Persons carrying out electrical work under this circuit breakers and residual current devices on
contract must be registered in the NT under the NT each circuit requiring RCD protection.
Acts and Regulations governing electrical works and Leave documents and instructions on how to use the
workers. RCDs with the Superintendent or in the building for
18.1.2 Materials & Components use by the building occupiers.
Luminaires: To AS/NZS 60598.1.
18.6 ACCESSORIES
Circuit breakers: To AS 60947.2.
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Low voltage switchgear and control gear: To
section of Request for Tender document.
AS 60947.1.
Refer to Fire Contractor’s Guide Book Electrical-
Switchboards: To AS/NZS 61439.1 or
available from Northern Territory Fire Alarm System
AS/NZS 61439.3 as appropriate.
Transmission (NTFAST) for Fire Detection
Domestic electricity meter enclosures: To AS 6002
Equipment.
and PowerWater requirements.
Available:
Cables: To AS/NZS 3008.1.1.
https://infrastructure.nt.gov.au/specification-
18.2 INSPECTION NOTICE - WITNESS POINT services/technical-specifications/buildings
Give sufficient notice so that inspection may be 18.6.1 Socket outlets and light switches
made of trench excavations and underground or Proprietary Item: Use Clipsal 2000 series or HPM
concealed conduits or cables before covering. Excel. For Public Housing or institutional buildings
use single piece face plates and positively locked in
18.3 INSTALLATION GENERALLY
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS switches.
section of Request for Tender document. 18.6.2 Mounting heights
Wiring: Conceal cables and conduits, including Light Switches and Fan Controllers: Generally 1 m
underground cable or conduit entering the building, above finished floor level (AFL).
in a manner that will allow wiring replacement Socket Outlets: Generally 300 mm AFL or 200 mm
without structural work or the removal of cladding or above bench surface.
lining. Do not penetrate damp-proof courses. 18.6.3 Ceiling Fans
Electrical accessories: Install flush mounted
Mounting Height: 2300 mm minimum.
accessories in wall boxes, if required, in masonry
Fixing: fix to 75 x 50 mm hardwood trimmers
and in mounting brackets in stud walls.
securely fixed between truss bottom chords. On
Fixed appliances: Provide connections with socket
sloping ceilings provide a hardwood mounting block
outlet and flush blank plate for fixed and stationary
to give a horizontal fixing.
appliances.
Controls: 5 speed or electronic generally mounted
Earth all slab fabric.
adjacent to light switches and in view of the fan.
18.4 CONSUMER MAINS & METERING 18.6.4 Smoke detection
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Provide smoke detectors to the requirements of the
section of Request for Tender document. BCA and refer to Fire Contractor’s Guide Book
Provide a consumer main and connect to the main Electrical available from Northern Territory Fire
service. Alarm System Transmission (NTFAST)
Meter Box: Provide a metal meter box with a hinged Standard: To AS 3786.
lid and arrange for the kWh meter to be installed by Power: Connect to the nearest light circuit or where
PowerWater. the number of detectors is 4 or more connect to a
Standard: To AS 6002 and PowerWater dedicated final sub circuit.
requirements. Connection: Inter connect detectors so as to raise
the alarm in all areas in the event of one detector
18.5 DISTRIBUTION BOARD
being activated.
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Installation: To AS 1670.6.
section of Request for Tender document.

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18.6.5 Emergency lighting Style, material and colour of plates: To match

Provide emergency lighting and exit signs in adjacent power and switch plates.
accordance with the BCA and to AS 2293.1. Horizontal cabling termination: Terminate Category
6 cabling to the rear of the outlet modular jack with
18.6.6 Intruder Alarm System
insulation displacement connections forming a gas
Provide an intruder alarm system. tight joint. Arrange cable pairs at each jack
Standard: To AS/NZS 2201.1. conforming to AS/NZS 3080 Fig 13a.
18.7 APPLIANCES 18.9.2 Outlets:
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Provide RJ45 8 way modular jacks except where
section of Request for Tender document. documented otherwise. Provide for up to three
Wiring: For permanently connected appliances, modular voice or data outlets on each faceplate with
including appliances the provision of which is three spaces for identification inserts.
specified in other Sections, provide a standard wall 18.9.3 Pinouts:
box, if required, or a wall bracket in stud framed
T568A to AS/NZS 3080.
structures, with either a flush blank plate or isolating
The pinouts vary with the application. Determine
switch, angle take off terminator, and approximately
required pinouts before making cable terminations.
900 mm of flexible PVC conduit terminated at the
appliance and supported in accessible locations. 18.9.4 Cables Installation
General: To manufacturers recommendations.
18.8 TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING Crossover: Install cables neatly and without
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS crossovers between cables.
section of Request for Tender document. Loom size: Loom cables into groups not exceeding
18.8.1 Pre Wiring 50 cables, and hold looms in place using re-usable
Install pre-wiring of telephone, data, TV and cable ties at least 20 mm wide. Do not exert
telecommunications services before the installation compressive force on the cables when installing
of linings, paving and landscaping. cable straps.
18.8.2 General 18.9.5 External
Provide a complete operational telecommunications Standard: Water penetration resistance to
cabling system, tested and commissioned in IEC 60794-1-2.
conformance with; 18.9.6 Cable Separation
- AS/NZS 3080. For safety: To AS/CA S009, and by at least 150 mm.
- AS/CA S009.
Electromagnetic interference (EMI): Provide
- SA/SNZ HB 252 2014 Communications cabling clearance to minimise the effect of EMI where
manual Module 3: Residential communications communications cables are installed parallel and
cabling handbook. adjacent to power cables carrying loads in excess of
- NBN Co. Limited - New developments: 200 A. Avoid parallel runs where practical.
deployment of the NBN to conduit and pit
Fluorescent luminaires: Maintain a clearance of
network – guidelines for developers.
minimum 300 mm.
Requirements of NT Government ICT Standard
Low voltage cables: Separate telecommunications
Data and Voice Cabling - Specifications and
cables not enclosed in conduits or ducts from low
Guidelines. Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC
voltage services by at least 150 mm.
REQUIREMENTS section of Request for
External cables: To AS/CA S009, and by at least
Tender document.
150 mm.
- Requirements of the Australian
Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) 18.9.7 Fly Leads
Ensure systems comply with special client needs Quantity: Provide fly leads to 50% of outlets
i.e. Police, Fire, Ambulance and Emergency installed.
services. 18.9.8 Patch Cords
Ensure telecommunications connections are Type: Stranded.
ordered at a time which takes into account lead Length: 900 mm.
times for service supply. Determine client Quantity: 100% of outlets installed.
requirements and communicate these Termination: Registered Jacks.
requirements to service provider.
18.10 EARTHING SYSTEM
18.9 TELECOMMUNICATIONS OUTLETS
18.10.1 General
18.9.1 Installation
Standard: To AS/CA S009.
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18.10.2 Communications earth system Antennas: Provide and locate antennas to receive all
Communication Earth System (CES): Provide a locally available free-to-air television stations
Communications Earth Terminal (CET) adjacent to suitable for satellite or cable network operators’
each electrical switchboard. Connect the CET to the services. Provide a coaxial cabling system. Conduits
local Protective Earth (PE) system at the for future cabling: great than 25 mm diameter with
switchboard. drawstrings.
Distributor: Provide an earth bar within each For remote areas: provide appropriate antennae or
distributor and connect to local CET. satellite systems to receive free to air programs.
Interconnections: Verify that there are no Advise in writing to the Superintendent if clarification
interconnections between the lighting protective is required.
earthing system and the telecommunications 18.13.3 Signal sources
earthing system. Free – to - air (FTA) antennae system: Provide FTA
antennae system terminating at the premises
18.11 CABLE MANAGEMENT
cabling interface.
Before Practical Completion submit log books for
Network operator: Provide for the connection of the
each distribution frame with the details of cable
network operator’s system terminating at the
terminations and provisions for recording cable, line
premises cabling interface as documented.
and jumper information.
Local signal source: Provide television input sockets
Record book: Provide a record book at each cross
at the premises cabling head-end for the distribution
connect.
of in-house television channels on separate
Records in pencil: Complete the records in pencil for
channels network.
each termination and jumper, providing origin and
destination and type of service. 18.13.4 Service entry
Location: Secure log books in each distribution Provide service entry facility to suit signal sources,
frame records holder. head end equipment and distribution systems.
Identification and labelling, and record Location: As documented.
documentation: To AS/NZS 3085.1. 18.13.5 Head end equipment
18.12 TELEPHONES IN BUILDINGS Provide head end equipment to suit signal sources,
Wire and terminate telephone outlet to a Telstra lead distribution systems and documented systems.
in box on external wall and provide a conduit and 18.13.6 Surge Protection Devices (SPD)
draw wire to the property boundary. Liaise with the Provide surge protection devices to protect final
service provider for location of termination box. equipment in racks and cabinets.
Arrange with the service provider for the installation
18.13.7 Distribution system
of the incoming service line, cabling etc., as supplied
by the service provider. Provide a cabling distribution network form the head
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS end equipment to each network distribution tap.
section of Request for Tender document for FTA distribution taps: Provide FTA distribution taps.
requirements for connection to Telstra network. Network distribution taps: For systems designed for
more than one network operator provide individual
18.13 TELEVISION distribution taps for each network operator.
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Co-locate the taps with FTA taps in groups to
section of Request for Tender document. facilitate selected connection or changes to outlet
18.13.1 Standards feeders.
Location: As documented.
Electromagnetic compatibility: To AS/NZS 1367
Section 3. 18.13.8 Outlets
Bending radius: Conform to the manufacturer’s Connect the TV antennae to outlet plates where
recommendations minimum bending radius for the shown on the drawings.
size of cable. 18.13.9 Television system testing - Witness Point
18.13.2 General Test the complete television and audio system and
Provide an analogue and digital television provide the Superintendent with a certificate
distribution system to AS/NZS 1367 and conforming showing test results and certifying compliance.
to the recommendations of Digital Broadcasting
Australia. 18.14 COMMISSIONING
Capacity: Provide the distribution system with the 18.14.1 Requirement
installed capacity to accommodate 30% additional On completion clean faceplates, luminaire reflectors
outlets. and diffusers, and the like, replace faulty lamps,
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trenching, and hand over the completed installation Refrigerant Lines: Use refrigeration grade copper
in working order. tube and install with low rated K value closed cell
Testing: Carry out mandatory inspection and testing insulation, glued and taped to maintain a vapour
in accordance with AS/NZS 3000, Section 8. barrier and sealed at both ends. Where pipes run
18.14.2 Contractor’s Submissions – Hold Point through ceiling or wall cavities, insulate with a
minimum of 19 mm Bradflex. Support pipe runs to
Prior to practical completion submit a copy of the
minimize the compression of insulation.
test results and the Electrical Certificate of
Refrigerant Type: Use R410A or R407C.
Compliance to the Superintendent.
Do not use R22 which is being phased out for new
18.15 OTHER REQUIREMENTS equipment.
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Leakage Testing: Comply with AS/NZS ISO 817,
section of Request for Tender document. AS/NZS 5149, (AS/NZS 1677.2 is superseded) and
the recommendations of SAA HB 40.1 and
SAA HB 40.2.
Dryness testing: Test each refrigerant system for
dryness by evacuating the whole system when the
O
ambient temperature is over 16 C to maximum
25 Pa absolute pressure and measuring the
pressure rise with the vacuum pump isolated from
the system. Maximum allowable absolute pressure
rise after minimum 4 hours is 15 Pa.
19.2.2 Room Air Conditioners
Installation: Seal and weatherproof window and wall
apertures.
19. MECHANICAL INSTALLATIONS
19.3 INSTALLATION GENERALLY
19.1 GENERAL Location: Locate units where shown on the drawings
or as directed by the Superintendent. Generally
Cross references
install condensing units on concrete plinths at
Refer to the following sections: ground level or mount on concrete block walls.
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: for compliance Position condensing units so as not to cause an
with manufacturers’ instructions. obstruction or hazard. Do not mount on roofs or
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS for sealing of bracket off framed walls without prior approval.
reveals at openings. Installation: Bolt units down to manufacturer’s
- ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS: for electrical
recommendations using anti vibration mounts.
requirements.
Mount units in such a way as to prevent vibration
- INSULATION, SARKING AND PLIABLE
and reduce operational noise to an acceptable dB
MEMBRANES: for large penetrations and
level. Install refrigeration piping and electrical wiring
Vapour Barriers.
- DOORS AND WINDOWS: If door grilles are neatly.
required. Clearance: Provide minimum recommended
clearance around units for correct condenser air flow
Standards
and maintenance requirements.
Non ducted air conditioners: To AS/NZS 3823.1.1. Insulation: Protect pipework insulation against ultra-
Ducted air conditioners: To AS/NZS 3823.1.2. violet light and mechanical damage by fitting folded
Ductwork for air-handling systems in buildings: To Colorbond metal or proprietary uPVC covers.
AS 4254.2. Cyclone Fixings: Fix all external plant to resist
Evaporative air coolers: To AS 2913. cyclonic winds in accordance with the N.T. Building
Act.
19.2 REFRIGERANT HANDLING: TO AIRAH
Electrical: Hardwire split systems from isolating
CODE OF PRACTICE, AIR CONDITIONERS
switches adjacent to the outdoor units, with control
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
wiring to the indoor units. Connect RACs to adjacent
section of Request for Tender document.
power outlet with a three pin plug and flexible cord.
Efficiency Rating: To the requirements of Minimum
Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and 19.4 CONDENSATE DRAINS
AS/NZS 4776.2. Install condensate drains in accordance with the
19.2.1 Split Systems - Installation N.T. Plumbing Code, AS/NZS 1477, AS 2032,
Split system air conditioners of less than 18 kW AS/NZS 3666.1 and Plumbing Code of Australia.
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Minimum size: 20 mm or increase to the size of the 19.7 FANS

unit discharge line. Where more than one unit is Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
connected to a common drain, increase the drain section of Request for Tender document.
size to meet the capacity. Connect to the nearest 19.7.1 General
floor waste, stormwater drain or to a soaker drain.
Provide fans which have quiet operation with
Lag/insulate the drain within the building envelope to
acceptable dB levels, deliver the required air
eliminate sweating.
quantity against the resistance of the system as
Provide an air break and tundish on condensate
installed and have maximum static efficiency at the
lines close to the connection to the soaker drain or
required duty.
stormwater line.
Installation: Install fans so as to isolate vibration and
Soakage Pit: 50 mm Dia. uPVC pipe 2 m long with
to allow access for maintenance.
2 m of slotted uPVC pipe at end graded away from
building in 600 mm deep trench. Surround slotted 19.8 COMMISSIONING
pipe with 100 mm cover of 13 mm aggregate. Test, commission and maintain the specified
Drawing: Refer to Detail 2 on Standard Housing mechanical services, including all inferred and
Drawing B08 – 7278. obvious work required to complete the works.
19.5 FRESH AIR 19.8.1 Certificates – Hold Point
Provide fresh air supply through the air conditioning Provide copies of test certificates for the mechanical
unit to air conditioned spaces in accordance with installation and equipment used in the installation,
AS 1668.2.DUCTWORK test and balancing reports and all control system
Standard testing and commissioning results within 2 days of
Flexible duct: To AS 4254.1. completion of commissioning.
Rigid ductwork: To AS 4254.2.
Requirement: Provide ductwork for fresh air supply 19.9 CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE
or exhaust air as required. Fan coil units are Commence any corrective maintenance within 4
considered to be part of the ductwork and must hours of verbal advice from the Superintendent
comply with AS 4254.2. during the defects liability period. Report on the
progress and advise the Superintendent if any
No fixings are to penetrate the duct work. Refer to delays are foreseen.
Drawings if available.
Material: Zinc coated steel sheet to AS 1397/G2 19.10 SERVICING
Z275. During the defects liability period, provide servicing
Provide suitable grilles at intakes and outlets. to mechanical units in accordance with the
Filters: Provide filters for fresh air supply to manufacturer’s instructions.
AS 1324.1 G2, Type 1, Class A.
19.11 OTHER REQUIREMENTS
19.5.1 Circular Flexible Ductwork Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Fabrication: To AS 4254.1. section of Request for Tender document.
Installation: Fix without restriction to airflow using
straps to prevent sagging.
19.5.2 Insulation
Insulate ducts to reduce heat gain and to prevent
condensation. Provide continuous vapour barrier
around ducts.

19.6 LEAKAGE TESTING

Standard
Leakage testing methods: Select from the following:
- SMACNA 016 HVAC Air Duct Leakage Test
Manual.
- The Building and Engineering services
Association publication DW/143-A Practical
Guide to Good Practice Ductwork Leakage
Testing.
- Maximum leakage rate under test: To
AS 4254.2.

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20.3.4 Excavation
Excavate footings so that they have vertical sides
and a firm base.
20.3.5 Minimum footing size
Refer to the standard drawing for the required fence.
20.3.6 Line and level
Erect posts vertically. Set heights to follow the
contours of the natural ground.
20.3.7 Earth footings
Place 100 mm of gravel in the footing base and
backfill with earth around posts, compacting firmly by
20. FENCES hand or machine in 150 mm layers.
20.1 GENERAL 20.3.8 Concrete footings
Cross reference Place mass concrete around posts and finish with a
weathering top falling 25 mm from the post to
Refer to the following sections: ground level.
- BLOCK CONSTRUCTION for block fences and
walls. 20.3.9 Steel panel fencing
- PAVING for Log Barriers. Ensure bottom rails have drain holes and are at
least 50 mm clear of the ground or mowing strip.
20.2 MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS
20.3.10 Mowing strips
20.2.1 Galvanizing
Where required provide a 200 mm wide x 75 mm
Galvanize mild steel components as follows: deep concrete mowing strip under the centreline of
- Threaded fasteners: To AS 1214. the fence to finish 20 mm above finished ground
- Other components: To AS/NZS 4680. level.
20.2.2 Steel Tubes Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Standard: To AS/NZS 1163 grade C350LO or to section of Request for Tender document.
AS 1074.
20.4 GATES
20.2.3 Wire
General
Chainwire, cablewire, tiewire or barbed wire: To
AS 2423. Construction: Construct gates to match the fencing
and in the locations shown on drawings or as
20.2.4 Concrete directed.
Standard: To AS 1379 Grade N25. Hardware: Provide the following:
20.2.5 Metal Components - Drop bolt and ferrule to each leaf of double
Self-drilling screws: To AS 3566.1. gates.
Steel framing: Zinc-coated or aluminium/zinc alloy - Latch to one leaf of double gates.
- Provision for locking by padlock.
coated steel to AS 1397, Z450 or AM125.
- Hinges; select to ensure smooth operation and
Steel sheeting: Prepainted to AS/NZS 2728.
to facilitate adjustment to correct future
Swimming pool fencing To AS 1926.1 and
sagging.
AS 1926.2. Hand access: Provide openings to give access from
20.3 CONSTRUCTION GENERALLY outside to reach locking provision.
20.3.1 Clearing 20.5 FENCE TYPES
Clear vegetation, except for trees and shrubs to be Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
retained, within 1 m of the fence alignment. Grub out section of Request for Tender document.
the stumps and roots of removed trees or shrubs 20.5.1 Domestic fences
and trim the grass to ground level, but do not Street Frontage: Minimum 760 mm high galvanized
remove the topsoil. posts and rails with chainwire in accordance with
20.3.2 Boundaries standard drawing CS 1304-3.
Confirm property boundaries by survey before Other Boundaries: 760 mm high galvanized posts
commencement of works. and pigwire in accordance with standard drawing
20.3.3 Set-out CS 1304-3. (See note overleaf).
Set-out the fence lines and mark the positions of
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Note CS 1304-3 under review at time of publication.
Check:
https://infrastructure.nt.gov.au/specification-
services/standard-drawings
for current list of standard drawings.
20.5.2 Security fences
1830 mm high chainwire supported on 4 mm
galvanized wire cables and posts, complete with
offset 3 strand barbed wire at the top constructed
and installed in accordance with standard drawing
CS 1303-1.
Note CS 1303-1 under review at time of publication. 21. PAVING
Check:
https://infrastructure.nt.gov.au/specification- 21.1 GENERAL
services/standard-drawings 21.1.1 Cross reference
for current list of standard drawings. Refer to SITE PREPARATION for fill types.
20.5.3 Remote Community Fences 21.1.2 Footpath crossing
1500 mm high chainwire with knuckled selvedges Provide a footpath and kerb crossing to local council
supported on 3 strands of 2 x 4 mm galvanized requirements and AUSTROAD design guidelines.
twisted wire and galvanized steel posts set in
concrete footings in accordance with standard 21.2 MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS
drawing B93-1168-D. 21.2.1 Bitumen: To AS 2008.
20.5.4 Swimming pool fences 21.2.2 Mortar materials
Standard panels of 16 dia. tube roll top fencing Sand: Use a fine aggregate with a low clay content
2400 mm long x 1250 mm high welded to 32 x 32 x selected for grading.
1.6 mm rails and fixed with proprietary fittings to 65 x Cement: To AS 3972, type GP.
65 x 2.5 mm SHS posts, including caps. Gate posts 21.2.3 Mortar
76 x 76 x 3.2 mm SHS.
Mix proportions: 1:3 cement: sand.
Concrete Footings: 250 mm dia. x 600 mm deep for
posts and 300 dia. x 700 mm deep for gateposts. 21.3 CONSTRUCTION GENERALLY
Finish: Hot dipped galvanized and powder coated.
21.3.1 Grading
Fit proprietary hinges and safety latches etc.
Proprietary Item: Magnalatch. Grade paving to even falls to drain away from
buildings to drainage outlets without ponding.
20.5.5 Horizontal sheet metal fences Minimum fall for drainage: 1:100.
Hot dipped galvanized 65 x 65 x 3 mm SHS posts
with caps at 2400 mm centres set in 225 mm dia. x 21.4 BASE COURSE
900 mm deep concrete footings with 0.42 mm BMT 21.4.1 Preparation
Colorbond Trimdek in long lengths, valley fixed Prepare the subgrade to suit the thickness of the
horizontally to finish 1600 mm above ground level in base course and paving. If necessary, loosen the
accordance with standard drawing B93-1168-D. ground to a depth of 200 mm and adjust the
20.5.6 Vertical sheet metal fences moisture content before compaction. Compact the
Hot dipped galvanized 76 x 76 x 3.2 mm SHS posts, ground to a firm even surface using at least 2
1500 mm high with caps, at 2400 mm crs set in passes of a vibrating plate compactor or roller.
250 mm dia. x 600 mm deep concrete footings with Remove and replace soft areas with suitable fill.
64 x 38 x 3.2 mm RHS horizontal rails clad with 0.42 21.4.2 Base course material
mm BMT Colorbond Trimdek valley fixed vertically to Provide well-graded crushed rock or gravel, free of
finish 1650 mm above ground level. deleterious material, with a maximum particle size of
Refer to the Northern Territory Deemed to Comply 26.5 mm, uniformly graded and with a maximum
Manual, Drawing # M/812/01-04. clay content of 6% by mass. Particle size
20.6 OTHER REQUIREMENTS distribution- sieving method: To AS 1141.11.1.
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS 21.4.3 Placing
section of Request for Tender document. Spread and compact the base course to a firm, tight,
close textured surface using at least 3 passes of a
vibrating plate compactor or roller. Adjust the
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21.4.4 Base course minimum thickness table Pattern: As shown on the drawings, otherwise
Comply with the following minimum thicknesses: stretcher bond.
21.7.1 Laying unit paving
Unit paving Bituminous paving
Over the base course, lay the units on bedding sand
AS 2870 Site A S&M A S&M
Class screeded to a uniform thickness not exceeding
Foot & bicycle 0 0 50 mm 100 mm 50 mm, and to the required falls and levels. Do not
traffic disturb the screeded sand bedding before the units
Light domestic 0 75 mm 100 mm 150 mm are laid. Provide a gap of 2 to 5 mm wide between
traffic
occasionally up to
adjoining units. After laying, tamp the units using a
3 tonnes gross vibrating plate compactor.
For other conditions – to engineer’s specifications. Cut courses: 50 mm minimum plan dimension. On
footpaths and other linear elements, use at least 2
21.5 ASPHALT PAVING cut courses and maintain symmetry.
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Compaction: Compact the sand bedding after laying
section of Request for Tender document. paving units using a vibrating plate compactor and
21.5.1 Hotmix paving appropriate hand methods. Continue until lipping
Standard: Place and compact asphaltic concrete between adjoining units is eliminated.
paving over the prepared base course to AS 2150. Joint filling: Spread dry sand over the paving units
Mix designation: AC7. and fill the joints by brooming. Carry out one or more
Bitumen binder: Class 320 bitumen. passes with the vibrating plate compactor and refill
Minimum thickness: 25 mm. the joints with sand. Repeat the process until the
Tack coating: Bituminous emulsion sprays to joints are completely filled
AS 2150. 21.7.2 Edge restraint
Provide concrete fillet edge restraint to bedding and
21.6 SPRAY SEALING
units where not provided by other structures.
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
section of Request for Tender document. 21.8 IN SITU CONCRETE PAVING
21.6.1 Preparation Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Prepare the surface as per the Gravel Driveways section of Request for Tender document.
clause. 21.8.1 Concrete
Priming: Prime the surface with cutback bitumen to Standard: To AS 1379 grade N25.
2
AMC 00 at the rate of 1 litre per m .
21.8.2 Minimum thickness
21.6.2 Sealing
Foot and bicycle traffic and light domestic traffic
Apply the bitumen seal at the rate of 2.5 litres occasionally up to 3 tonne gross: 100 mm.
2
per m . Reinforcing Mesh: SL62 placed centrally, material to
Mix Designation: S10E. AS/NZS 4671, installation to AS 2870
Aggregate: Apply 14 mm aggregate and roll into the
21.8.3 Preparation
surface.
Trim the ground to suit the required thickness of
21.6.3 Completion
concrete and compact to a firm, even surface.
Broom off the excess aggregate and remove from
21.8.4 Control joints
site.
Form tooled joints at maximum 2 m spacing for
21.7 UNIT PAVING concrete paths.
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS 21.8.5 Expansion joints
section of Request for Tender document.
Cast-in 10 mm thick closed cell cross-linked
Masonry segmental pavers:
polyethylene compressible filler strip (Abelflex or
Provide paving units of clay, natural stone or
equivalent) at maximum 6 m spacing.
concrete masonry, purpose-made for use as paving,
Abutment with building
or units made for bonded masonry construction but
If concrete paving is more than 1.5 m wide abuts the
suitable for paving.
wall of a building, provide a strip of 10 mm thick
Standard: To AS/NZS 4455.2.
closed cell cross-linked polyethylene compressible
Minimum thickness:
filler strip (Abelflex or equivalent) between the
- Foot and bicycle traffic: 40 mm.
paving and the wall.
- Light domestic traffic occasionally up to 3 tonne
gross: 60 mm.
Cutting units: Cut paving units to maintain sharp
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21.8.6 Broom finish

Wood float and broom to an even textured slip-
resistant surface with steel tooled margins. On
gradients steeper than 10%, roughen the surface by
scoring.
21.8.7 Exposed aggregate finish
Steel trowel to a smooth surface. After final set use
clean water and brushes to remove the surface film
of mortar until the aggregate is uniformly exposed
without cutting of the matrix.
21.8.8 Sponge finish .
After screeding and finishing with a steel trowel 22. LANDSCAPE
obtain an even textured sand finish by wiping the
surface using a damp sponge. 22.1 GENERAL
21.8.9 Pattern Paving Cross reference
After machine floating, apply a proprietary treatment Refer to GENERAL REQUIREMENTS for timber
producing an integral coloured and patterned durability classes appropriate for various
surface. applications.
Specification Reference
21.9 GRAVEL DRIVEWAYS Refer to the Northern Territory Government
Location: Hardstand, driveways and paths as shown Standard Specification for Environmental
on the drawings. Management and to the RFT.
Material: Approved road gravel - Type 3. Standards
Thickness: Minimum 100 mm after compaction. Comply with the Acts, Regulations, Guidelines and
Falls: Minimum 1:100. Codes applicable to the works. Comply with the
Compaction: Compact and Proof Roll to achieve a requirements of Authorities with jurisdiction over the
dry density ratio of 95% MMDD when tested to works. Conform to the Standards and Publications
AS 1289 5.4.1. quoted throughout this document unless specified
otherwise. Refer to REFERENCED DOCUMENTS.
21.10 LOG BARRIERS
Provide log barrier fencing consisting of close 22.2 MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS
spaced vertical bollards. Concrete
Use recycled plastic bollards or Stringybark, Standard: To AS 1379.
Woollybutt or Pine Timber, pressure impregnated
Potting mixes
with ACQ preservative formulation, copper oxide
(CuO) and quaternary ammonium compound Standard: To AS 3743.
(DDAC) to Category H4 of AS 1604. Site and imported topsoil
Do not use preservative treatments that contain Standard: To AS 4419.
arsenic or chromium.
Composts, soil conditioners and mulches
The use of recycled materials such as plastic in this
application is acceptable. Standard: To AS 4454.
Recycled plastic bollards
22.3 PREPARATION
Supply round pre-moulded recycled plastic bollards,
1.5 m length x 150 mm diameter with built in colours 22.3.1 Weed eradication
and UV stabilised, resistant to termites, Eradicate weeds using a non-residual glyphosate
microorganisms and moisture. herbicide in any registered formulae, at the
Install and ensure security of recycled plastic recommended maximum rate.
bollards as per manufacturer’s recommendations. 22.3.2 Surplus spoil
Make allowance for excavation and concreting of Remove surplus spoil from site. Do not burn
anchor/footings. vegetative material.
Make allowance for minor clearing of fence lines.
22.4 INSPECTION – WITNESS POINT
21.11 OTHER REQUIREMENTS Give sufficient notice so that inspection may be
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS made of the planting and garden edging set out prior
section of Request for Tender document. to excavation and advanced tree and palm holes
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22.5 SAMPLES - HOLD POINT Avoid differential subsidence and excess

Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS compaction and produce a finished topsoil surface
section of Request for Tender document. which is finished to design levels; smooth and free
22.5.1 Samples - Requirement - Hold Point from stones or lumps of soil; graded to drain freely,
without ponding, to catchment points; graded evenly
Provide the following samples for approval: into adjoining ground surfaces; and ready for
- 5 kg bag of topsoil and test documentation. planting.
- 5 kg bag of mulch.
22.7.5 Topsoil depths
22.5.2 Irrigation design drawings
Spread topsoil to the following typical depths:
Refer to IRRIGATION clause in this section for Hold - Planting areas: 250 mm.
Point information. - Irrigated grassed areas generally: 150 mm.
22.6 SUBSOIL - Grass areas: 100 mm.
22.6.1 Ripping 22.8 TURFING
If practicable rip parallel to the final contours. Do not Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
rip when the subsoil is wet or plastic. Do not rip section of Request for Tender document.
within the dripline of trees to be retained. 22.8.1 Turf
Ripping depths: Rip the subsoil to the following Obtain turf from a specialist grower of cultivated turf.
typical depths: Provide turf of even thickness, free from weeds and
- Compacted subsoil: 300 mm. other foreign matter.
- Heavily compacted clay subsoil: 450 mm.
22.8.2 Supply
22.6.2 Cultivation
Deliver the turf within 24 hours of cutting, and lay it
Cultivate to a minimum depth of 100 mm. Do not within 36 hours of cutting. Prevent it from drying out
disturb services or tree roots; if necessary, cultivate
between cutting and laying.
these areas by hand. During cultivation, thoroughly
mix in materials required to be incorporated into the 22.8.3 Fertilising
subsoil. Remove stones exceeding 25 mm, clods of Mix fertiliser thoroughly into the topsoil before
earth exceeding 50 mm, and weeds, rubbish or placing the turf.
other deleterious material brought to the surface 22.8.4 Laying
during cultivation. Trim the surface to the required Lay turf as follows:
design levels after cultivation. - In “stretcher” pattern with the joints staggered
22.6.3 Additives and close butted;
Apply additives after ripping or cultivation and - Parallel with the long sides of level areas, and with
incorporate into the upper 100 mm layer of the contours on slopes and;
subsoil. - To finish flush, after tamping, with adjacent
Gypsum: Incorporate at the rate of 0.25 kg/m .
2 finished surfaces of ground, paving edging, or
grass seeded areas.
22.7 TOPSOIL 22.8.5 Tamping
22.7.1 General Lightly tamp to an even surface immediately after
Provide sand based topsoil, equal to or better than laying. Do not use a roller.
the approved sample, which is free from unwanted 22.8.6 Watering
matter and complying with AS 4419. Add 6 kg/m3 of Water immediately after laying until the topsoil is
“Terra Firma Organic Life” and thoroughly combine. moistened to its full depth.
22.7.2 Source
22.9 GRASS SEEDING
Obtain topsoil from an approved source and keep
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
records of soil delivery.
section of Request for Tender document.
22.7.3 Placing topsoil
22.9.1 Seed
Spread the topsoil on the prepared subsoil and
Use seed mixtures which are thoroughly pre-mixed
grade evenly, making the necessary allowances so
with a bulking material such as safflower meal.
that required finished levels and contours are
Deliver to the site in bags marked to show weight,
achieved after light compaction; and grassed areas
seed species and supplier’s name. Use fresh, clean
may be finished 20 mm below adjacent hard
new seed. Do not use wet, mouldy, or otherwise
surfaces such as kerbs, paths and mowing strips.
impaired seed.
22.7.4 Consolidation
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22.9.2 Preparation 22.12 PLANTING

Prepare the areas to be sown. Spread the fertiliser Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
evenly over the cultivated bed not more than 48 section of Request for Tender document.
hours before sowing, and rake lightly into the 22.12.1 Excavation
surface. If a prepared area becomes compacted Excavate plant holes a minimum of twice the size of
from any cause before sowing can begin, rework the the volume of the specified pot size.
ground surface before sowing.
22.12.2 Plants
22.9.3 Sowing
Provide plants with the following characteristics:
Sow the seed only in favourable conditions and - Large healthy root systems, with no evidence of
using a suitable mechanical spreader. Roll the seed root curl, restriction or damage;
bed immediately after sowing. - Vigorous, well established, free from disease
22.9.4 Watering and pests, of good form consistent with the
Water the seeded area with a fine spray until the species or variety and;
- Hardened off, not soft or forced, and suitable for
topsoil is moistened to its full depth. Continue
planting in the natural climatic conditions
watering until germination to keep the surface damp
prevailing at the site.
and the topsoil moist but not waterlogged.
Trees: Provide trees which, unless required to be
After germination: Water to maintain a healthy
multi-stemmed, have a single leading shoot.
condition, progressively hardened off to the natural
climatic conditions. Remove weeds that occur in 22.12.3 Labelling
sown areas. Label at least one plant of each species or variety in
22.9.5 Germination a batch using a durable, readable tag.
A dense continuous sward of healthy grass over the 22.12.4 Planting conditions
whole of the seeded area. Reseed areas that do not Carry out planting on the same day that plants are
germinate within 1 month. delivered to the site.
Do not plant in unsuitable weather conditions such
22.10 SPRAYGRASS (HYDROSEEDING) as extreme heat, cold, wind or rain. In other than
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS sandy soils, suspend excavation when the soil is
section of Request for Tender document. wet, or during frost periods.
22.10.1 Preparation 22.12.5 Backfilling
Cultivate in situ soil to a minimum of 100 mm and Backfill planting holes with imported blended topsoil.
bring existing soil to a fine tilth 50 mm below finished
22.12.6 Watering
levels. Remove all deleterious material. Add
“Tropigro-Clay-Breaker” to manufacturers’ Thoroughly water plants before planting and
Specifications. Spread 50 mm topsoil and immediately after planting.
incorporate additional “Terra Firma Organic Life” at 22.12.7 Fertiliser
6 kg/m3. Provide proprietary materials, delivered to site in
22.10.2 Application sealed bags marked to show manufacturer or
Apply seed at 10g/m2 using: vendor, weight, fertiliser type, N:P:K ratio,
- 30% Cynodon dactylon.(Couch) recommended uses and application rates.
- 35% Paspalum notatum pensicola.
- 35% Paspalum notatum argentina. Initial fertilizer at planting or sowing
Apply to the area to be seeded a thoroughly mixed Application
Location N:P:K ratio Product
rate
slurry of seed, fertiliser, vegetative emulsion, mulch Grassed 7.5kg per 100
and water, free of weed, seed or germination 15.9 : 7 : 7 Mastergreen
areas m2
inhibitors, using a purpose made mechanical mixer Manufacturer’s
and high pressure pumping equipment Use local recommendation Agriform
All planted 20 : 4.3 :
– spaced Planting
applicators experienced in this work and using trees 4.1
equally around Tablets
approved methods. root ball
Manufacturer’s Agriform
All planted 12.5 : 3.3 :
22.11 MOWING recommendation Planting and
trees 6.5
Mow to maintain the grass height within the required – under mulch Feeding Mix
range of 40 to 80 mm. Carry out the last mowing not Ground Osmocote
cover & 15 : 4 : 9 100 gm per m2 Exact
more than seven days before the end the planting shrubs 8-9 months
establishment period. Remove grass clippings from All planted
300 gm in base Tropigro
the site after each mowing. trees & -
of each hole 10-88
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Laterite gravel: Uniform colour and size or graded

For grassed areas: Fertilizer during
establishment period from 5 to 25 mm.
Application Product Brush Chippings: Approved “Forest Blend”
Time N:P:K ratio vegetative material processed to pieces not larger
rate (or equiv.)
Tropigro
than 75 x 50 x 15 mm and aged from 6 to 12 weeks.
7.5 kg per
November * 10.3:9:7+11(s)
100 m2 Washed River Pebble: Uniform size or graded from
10-97
10 to 25 mm.
1 kg per Osmoform
March * 38% N
100 m2 38N 22.14 STAKES AND TIES
* Or when directed. 22.14.1 Stakes
Material: Hardwood or recycled plastic which
For planting: satisfies existing dimensions and properties,
Week 10 of the establishment period straight, free from knots or twists, pointed at one
Application end.
Location N:P:K ratio Product
rate Installation: Drive stakes into the ground at least one
Agriform third of their length, avoiding damage to the root
Manufacturer’s
All planted Planting
trees
12.5:3.3:6.5 recommendation
and
system. Remove those no longer required at the
– under mulch end of the establishment period.
Feeding Mix
All planted
Manufacturer’s
Tropigro
Stake sizes:
- recommendation - For plants 1 to 2.5 m high: Two 50 x 50 x
trees 10-88
– under mulch
1800 mm stakes per plant.
Agriform
Ground
2 Planting - For plants smaller than 1 m high: One 38 x 38 x
cover & 13:5.6:10.8 100 gm per m 1200 mm stake per plant.
and
shrubs
Feeding Mix 22.14.2 Ties
Ground
Tropigro Provide ties fixed securely to the stakes, one tie at
cover & - 100 gm per m2
10-88
shrubs half the height of the main stem, others as
For planting: necessary to stabilise the plant. Attach ties loosely.
Week 40 of the establishment period Webbing: Provide 50 mm hessian webbing stapled
N:P:K Application to the stake.
Location Product
ratio rate
All Manufacturer’s Osmocote 22.15 GARDEN EDGING
planted 15 : 4 : 9 recommendation Exact
trees – under mulch 8-9 months
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
All Manufacturer’s section of Request for Tender document.
Tropigro
planted recommendation 22.15.1 Spade Edging
10-88
trees – under mulch
Ground Osmocote Location: To edges between garden beds and
cover & 15 : 4 : 9 200 gm per m2 Exact around tree planting in areas of lawn.
shrubs 8-9 months Requirement: Form a spade cut edge to a minimum
Ground
Tropigro depth of 150 mm below the adjacent surface levels.
cover & 200 gm per m2
10-88 Align adjacent spade cuts to achieve smooth curves
shrubs
and/or straight lines as required.
22.13 MULCHING Remove all grass or weeds from the spade cut and
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS maintain the edge free from grass and weed growth.
section of Request for Tender document. 22.15.2 Concrete Edging
22.13.1 Mulch Location: To garden edges against lawns and areas
Provide mulch, equal to or better than the provided not planted.
approved sample, from an approved source, which Edging Strip: N20 in situ concrete 175 mm wide x
is free of deleterious and extraneous matter such as 90 mm high. Place in position on a cleared
stones (for organic mulches), soil, declared weeds compacted base with a forming machine to the
and their seeds and sticks. layout shown on the drawings or as directed.
Application: Place mulch clear of plant stems, and Finish with a profiled steel trowel and tool in control
rake to an even surface flush with the surrounding joints at a maximum 2.5 m centres.
finished levels. Profile: Rounded or splayed top.
Depth: 100 mm.
22.16 IRRIGATION
22.13.2 Mulch Types
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Hay: Cut from seasonal grasses and free from section of Request for Tender document.
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22.16.1 Cross references removal or servicing of associated equipment or

Refer to: SITE PREPARATION for excavating valves.
trenches. 22.16.10 Description of irrigation system
22.16.2 Inspection - Witness Point Use a fixed location type with automatically or
Give sufficient notice so that inspection may be manually operated sprinklers, sprays, microsprays
made of work ready for testing. and drippers.
22.16.3 Hydrostatic tests - Hold Point 22.16.11 Performance of irrigation system
Fill the pipework with water and test at the required Coverage (mm of water over area to be watered):
pressure and duration. 50 to 60 mm per week during the establishment
22.16.4 Contractors design plans - Hold Point period and then progressively hardening off to local
conditions.
Submit drawings indicating design proposals Ensure that water usage is such that plant health
showing all pipework, sprinklers, tanks, valves and and vigour is maintained without wastage of water.
control systems for approval, before commencing
landscaping works. 22.16.12 Backflow
22.16.5 Work-as-executed drawings – Hold Point Fit a backflow prevention device to AS/NZS 3500.1
and as required to meet the approval of PowerWater
Submit drawings showing the “as installed” locations Corp.
of all pipework, fittings, sprinklers, control valves and
accessories before practical completion. 22.16.13 Irrigation controllers
Show the depth of underground pipework. Show Use electric solenoid valves wired to an irrigation
location of all controllers and automatic control controller.
wiring; indicate colours used for individual valves. Irrigation controller: Mount the controller in a
22.16.6 Connection weatherproof lockable cabinet. Include the following
features:
Connect the cold water supply system to the supply - Variable timer for each station with a range
authority’s main through a stop valve and meter. from 1 minute to not less than 30 minutes.
Carry out the excavation necessary to locate and - Manual cycle and individual station operation.
expose the connection point. On completion - Manual on-off operation of irrigation without
reinstate surfaces and elements which have been loss of program.
disturbed such as roads, pavements, kerbs, - 240 V input and 24 V output capable of
footpaths and nature strips. operating 2 control valves simultaneously.
22.16.7 Excavation and installation - 24 hour battery program backup.
Requirement: Excavate to the lines, levels and 22.16.14 Micro-irrigation system
grades as required for irrigation trenches. Trench Polyethylene irrigation pipe: To AS 2698.2 with
depths and widths as required by AS/NZS 3500.1. barbed fittings of similar pressure rating fastened
Obstructions: Cut back roots encountered in with ratchet type clamps. Lay pipe on finished
trenches to not less than 600 mm clear of the ground surface under planting bed mulch and
pipework. Remove such other obstructions including anchor at minimum 1.5 m intervals with U-shaped
stumps, boulders and the like which may, in the stakes. Connect micro-tube laterals with proprietary
opinion of the Superintendent, interfere with the push in or screw in fittings.
pipework. Microsprays: Mount microsprays on stakes 300 mm
22.16.8 Installation above ground and connect to the pipework with
Install pipework in straight lines and uniform grades. microtubes.
Provide unions, flanges and isolating valves for the Drippers: Use drippers which are turbulent flow
satisfactory removal of piping and fittings for types, easily dismantled for cleaning. Connect
maintenance or replacement of plant. Arrange and directly into the pipework or with microtubes.
support pipework so that it remains free from Micro irrigation valve box: Use micro irrigation valve
vibration whilst permitting necessary movements boxes which are of high impact plastic with snap
such as thermal expansion and contraction. lock covers at finished ground level, each housing a
Minimize the number of joints. stop cock, filter (200 mm for microsprays, 100 mm
for drippers), pressure reducing valve (170 kPa
22.16.9 Accessibility outlet pressure) and automatic control valve. Use
Location: Locate fittings requiring maintenance or vandal resistant controls in public areas.
servicing, including control valves, joints designed to
enable removal of pipes, and the like, in accessible
positions, with adequate clearance. Arrange the
pipework so that it does not interfere with the

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Construction: UV – resistant high impact plastic with
Irrigation Schedule high impact snap lock plastic cover.
Location Item Requirement
22.18 COMPLETION
As shown on External hose Type To AS/NZS 3500
drawings
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
cocks Size 20mm
As on Sprinkler Type Gear driven
section of Request for Tender document.
approved 22.18.1 Irrigation
design plan Requirement: on completion of the irrigation system,
As on Automatic Type Solenoid operated carry out the following:
approved valve Size Maximum pressure - Flush system thoroughly, check heads, spray
design plan loss 20 kPa and drippers and clean if blocked.
As shown on Quick Coupling Type Polypropylene - Clean strainers.
drawings valve Size 25mm - Adjust for even distribution with no dry area.
As required Micro-sprays Type No moving parts
22.18.2 Maintenance Manual
to achieve
uniform Provide a maintenance manual which includes notes
coverage and specifications of all landscape and irrigation
At each plant Drippers Type Turbulent flow work and recommendations for ongoing
At each plant Bubblers Type Adjustable from 0 to maintenance work.
10 litres per minute
22.18.3 Plant Establishment
22.17 MATERIALS: Maintain the planted areas for a minimum of 13
Pipework upstream of control valves: Use uPVC weeks from the time of practical completion. Replace
class 12. damaged, stolen or vandalised stock as required.
Pipework downstream of control valves: Use uPVC For all other work including irrigation and hardworks,
class 9 or 25 mm diameter polyethylene. the contractual defects liability period applies.
22.17.1 Drip irrigation systems 22.19 OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Integrated drip line systems: Tubing with integral Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
drippers inserted into the tube during manufacture. section of Request for Tender document.
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 1.5 m maximum intervals with U-
shaped stakes.
Air release valves: Provide at the highest point in
each section to drain the system when flow stops.
22.17.2 Subsurface drip irrigation systems
Tubing: Collector and distributor mains: LDPE or
PVC pipe.
Dripline: LDPE pipe.
Piping: Install at least 150 mm below ground.
Automatic line flushing valve: Provide at the furthest
point from the valve on the collector main.
22.17.3 Fittings
Type: Barbed fittings rated for the pressure class of
the pipe, fastened with ratchet type clamps.
22.17.4 Valve boxes
Requirement: Provide the following in each valve
box:
- Automatic control valve.
- Isolating valve.
- Filter: 100 µm (micrometre).
- Pressure reducing valve with 170 kPa outlet
pressure.

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Use Standards, and their amendments, current 3 months before the date for the close of tenders except where
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different editions and/or amendments are required by statutory authorities, including, but not limited to, NATA and the
National Construction Code including the Building Code of Australia.
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National Construction Code including the Building Code of Australia.
Dates entered like this (R2013) indicate that a Standard was reviewed and re-issued unaltered in the year cited in the
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AS/NZS 2758.1 2014 Aggregates and rock for engineering purposes – Concrete aggregates
AS/NZS 2785 2000 Suspended ceilings – Design and installation
AS 2796 (set) - Timber – Hardwood – Sawn and milled products
1999
AS 2796.1 - Product specification
(R2016)
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
2000
AS 2913 Evaporative air-conditioning equipment
(R2016)
AS/NZS 2918 2001 Domestic solid fuel burning appliances – Installation
High pressure decorative laminates – Sheets made from thermosetting
AS/NZS 2924.1 1998
resins - Classification and specifications
Electrical installations – (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring
AS/NZS 3000 2007
Rules)
Electrical installations – Selection of cables – Cables for alternating
AS/NZS 3008.1.1 2009 voltages up to and including 0.6/1 kV – Typical Australian installation
conditions.
Information technology - Generic cabling for customer premises (ISO/IEC
AS/NZS 3080 2013
11801:2011, MOD)
2004 Telecommunications installations - Administration of communications
AS/NZS 3085.1
(R2016) cabling systems - Basic requirements
AS/NZS 3500 (set) - Plumbing and Drainage
AS/NZS 3500.1 2015 - Water services
AS/NZS 3500.2 2015 - Sanitary plumbing and drainage
AS/NZS 3500.3 2015 - Stormwater drainage
AS/NZS 3500.4 2015 - Heated water services
AS/NZS 3500.5 2012 - Housing installations
AS/NZS 3504 2006 Fire blankets

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Referenced Australian Standards
Use Standards, and their amendments, current 3 months before the date for the close of tenders except where
different editions and/or amendments are required by statutory authorities, including, but not limited to, NATA and the
National Construction Code including the Building Code of Australia.
Dates entered like this (R2013) indicate that a Standard was reviewed and re-issued unaltered in the year cited in the
parentheses.
Entries in Times New Roman italics indicate Standards not cited in this document but which may be useful references.
AS 3566 (set) - Self-drilling screws for the building and construction industries
2002
AS 3566.1 - General requirements and mechanical properties
(R2016)
AS 3566.2 2002 - Corrosion resistance requirements (available withdrawn)
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 (set) - Termite management
AS 3660.1 2014 - New building work
AS 3660.2 2000 - In and around existing buildings and structures - Guidelines
Air-handling and water systems of buildings – Microbial control – Design,
AS/NZS 3666.1 2011
installation and commissioning
AS/NZS 3678 2016 Structural steel – Hot-rolled plates, floorplates and slabs
AS/NZS 3679.1 2016 Structural steel – Hot-rolled bars and sections
AS 3700 2011 Masonry in buildings
Metal finishing – Thermoset powder coating for architectural applications of
AS 3715 2002
aluminium and aluminium alloys
AS 3735 2001 Concrete structures retaining liquids
AS 3740 2010 Waterproofing of domestic wet areas
AS3743 2003 Potting mixes
Smoke alarms using scattered light, transmitted light or ionization
AS 3786 2014
(+Amendment 1:2015)
AS 3798 2007 Guidelines on earthworks for commercial and residential developments.
AS 3814 2015 Industrial and commercial gas fired appliances
AS/NZS 3823 (set) - Performance of electrical appliances – Air conditioners and heat pumps
- Non-ducted air conditioners and heat pumps – Testing and rating for
AS/NZS 3823.1.1 2012
performance
- Ducted air conditioners and air-to-air heat pumps – Testing and rating for
AS/NZS 3823.1.2 2012
performance
AS 3894 (set) - 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
AS 3958 (set) - 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 2015 Bulk thermal insulation - Installation
AS 4055 2012 Wind loads for housing
1998
AS 4100 Steel structures
(R2016)
AS 4145 (set) - Locksets and hardware for doors and windows
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 Locksets - Mechanical locksets for windows
AS 4145.4 2002 Locksets - Padlocks

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Referenced Australian Standards
Use Standards, and their amendments, current 3 months before the date for the close of tenders except where
different editions and/or amendments are required by statutory authorities, including, but not limited to, NATA and the
National Construction Code including the Building Code of Australia.
Dates entered like this (R2013) indicate that a Standard was reviewed and re-issued unaltered in the year cited in the
parentheses.
Entries in Times New Roman italics indicate Standards not cited in this document but which may be useful references.
AS 4154.5 2011 - Controlled door closing devices (EN 1154: 1997, MOD)
AS/NZS 4200 (set) - Pliable building membranes and underlays
AS/NZS 4200.1 1994 - Materials
AS/NZS 4200.2 1994 - Installation requirements
AS/NZS 4253 1994 Mailboxes
AS 4254.1 2012 Ductwork for air-handling systems in buildings - Flexible duct
AS 4254.2 2012 Ductwork for air-handling systems in buildings - Rigid duct
AS 4256 (set) - 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 2015 Roof 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 (set) - 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
Masonry units and segmental pavers and flags - Methods of test -
AS/NZS 4456.4: 2003
Determining compressive strength of masonry units
AS/NZS 4505 2012 Garage doors and other large access doors
AS 4506 2005 Metal finishing – Thermoset powder coatings
AS 4534 2006 Zinc and zinc/aluminium-alloy coating on steel wire
Gas fired water heaters for hot water supply and/or central heating -
AS 4552 2005 superseded by AS/NZS 5263.1.2:2016 Gas appliances - Gas fired water
heaters for hot water supply and/or central heating
Gas fired water heaters for hot water supply and/or central heating -
AS/NZS 4552.2 2010
Minimum energy performance standards for gas water heaters
AS 4586 2013 Slip resistance classification of new pedestrian surface materials
AS/NZS 4600 2005 Cold-formed steel structures
AS/NZS 4645 (set) - Gas distribution networks (Set)
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 (set) - Electric water heaters
2005
AS/NZS 4692.1 - Energy consumption, performance and general requirements
(R2016)
2005 - Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS) requirements and energy
AS/NZS 4692.2
(R2016) labelling
AS 4750 2003 Electrogalvanized (zinc) coatings on ferrous hollow and open sections
AS/NZS 4766 2006 Polyethylene storage tanks for water and chemicals
Liquid chiller packages using the vapour compression cycle – minimum
AS/NZS 4776.2 2008
energy performance Standard ( MEPS) and Compliance Requirements
AS 4773 (set) - Masonry in small buildings
AS 4773.1 2015 - Design
Double-capped fluorescent lamps - Performance specifications - Minimum
AS/NZS 4782.2 2004
energy performance standard (MEPS)

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Referenced Australian Standards
Use Standards, and their amendments, current 3 months before the date for the close of tenders except where
different editions and/or amendments are required by statutory authorities, including, but not limited to, NATA and the
National Construction Code including the Building Code of Australia.
Dates entered like this (R2013) indicate that a Standard was reviewed and re-issued unaltered in the year cited in the
parentheses.
Entries in Times New Roman italics indicate Standards not cited in this document but which may be useful references.
Performance of electrical lighting equipment - Ballasts for fluorescent lamps
AS/NZS 4783.2
2002 - Energy labelling and minimum energy performance standards
(R2013)
requirements
2002
AS 4785.1 Timber – softwood – sawn and milled products – product specification
(R2016)
Hot-dip galvanized (zinc) coatings on ferrous hollow sections applied by a
AS/NZS 4792 2006
continuous or specialised process
AS/NZS 4858 2004 Wet area membranes
Materials for the thermal insulation of buildings - General criteria and
AS/NZS 4859.1 2002
technical 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 5041 2003 Methods of test - Security screen doors and window grilles
Refrigerating systems and heat pumps—Safety and environmental
AS/NZS 5149 (set) -
requirements
- Part 1: Definitions, classification and selection criteria (ISO 5149-1:2014,
AS/NZS 5149.1 2016
MOD)
- Part 2: Design, construction, testing, marking and documentation (ISO
AS/NZS 5149.2 2016
5149-2:2014, MOD)
AS/NZS 5149.3 2016 - Part 3: Installation site (ISO 5149-3:2014, MOD)
- Part 4: Operation, maintenance, repair and recovery (ISO 5149-4:2014,
AS/NZS 5149.4 2016
MOD)
Gas appliances - Gas fired water heaters for hot water supply and/or central
AS/NZS 5263.1.2 2016
heating
AS/NZS 5263.1.3 2016 Gas appliances - Gas space heating appliances
AS 5601.1 2013 Gas installations- General installations
2005
AS 5604 Timber - Natural durability ratings
(R2016)
AS 6669 2016 Plywood - Formwork
AS 6002 1999 Domestic electric meter enclosures (available withdrawn)
AS/NZS 60598.1 2013 Luminaires - General requirements and tests
AS 60947 (set) - Low-voltage switchgear and control gear
AS 60947.1 2015 - General rules
AS 60947.2 2015 - Circuit-breakers
Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies - General rules (IEC
AS/NZS 61439.1 2016
61439-1, Ed. 2.0 (2011), MOD)
Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies - Distribution boards
AS/NZS 61439.3 2016 intended to be operated by ordinary persons (DBO) (IEC 61439-3, Ed. 1.0
(2012), MOD)
Ceramic tiles- definitions, classification, characteristics and marking (ISO
AS ISO 13006 2013
13006:1998)
AS/NZS ISO 817 2016 Refrigerants—Designation and safety classification

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24. OTHER REFERENCED STANDARDS

OTHER STANDARDS
Technical specification plumbing and drainage products. (includes ATS 5200
ATS 5200 -
series)
AS/CA S009 2013 Installation requirements for customer cabling (wiring rules)
ATS 5387 - Guidelines – Fire safety engineering
ATS 5387.1 2006 - Application of fire performance concepts to design objectives
ATS 5387.2 2006 - Design fire scenarios and design fires
ATS 5387.3 2006 - Assessment and verification of mathematical fire models
ATS 5387.4 2006 - Initiation and development of fire and generation of fire effluents
ATS 5387.5 2006 - Movement of fire effluents
ATS 5387.6 2006 - Structural response and fire spread beyond the enclosure of origin
ATS 5387.7 2006 - Detection, activation and suppression
ATS 5387.8 2006 - Life safety - Occupant behaviour, location and condition
IEC 60794-1-1 2011 Optical fibre cables: Generic specification - General
Optical fibre cables: Generic specification - Basic Optical Cable Test
IEC 60794-1-20 2014
Procedures - General and Definitions
Optical fibre cables: Generic specification - Basic Optical Cable Test
IEC 60794-1-21 2015
Procedures – Mechanical test methods
Corrosion of metals and alloys- Corrosivity of atmospheres – Classification,
ISO 9223 2012
determination and estimation
ISO 13007 - Ceramic tiles
ISO 13007.1 2013 Grouts and adhesives- Terms, definitions and specifications for adhesives
The Australian Refrigeration and Air conditioning Code of Good Practice -
SAA HB 40.1 2001 Reduction of emissions of fluorocarbon refrigerants in commercial and
industrial refrigeration and air conditioning applications
The Australian Refrigeration and Air conditioning Code of Good Practice -
SAA HB 40.2 2001 Reduction of emissions of fluorocarbons in residential air conditioning
applications
SAA HB 161 2005 Guide to plastering
SAA HB 230 2008 Rainwater tank design and installation handbook
Communications cabling manual - Module 3: Residential communications
SA/SNZ HB 252 2014
cabling handbook
SAA HB 301 2001 Electrical installations - Designing to the wiring rules
SMACNA 016 2012 HVAC Air Duct Leakage Test Manual
WMCS - NCC- Watermark Certification Scheme

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25. ACTS, REGULATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND CODES

Acts, regulations and codes applicable to the works and authorities with jurisdiction over the works include, but
are not limited to:
Acts and Regulations

Aboriginal Sacred Sites Act

Bushfires Act
Control of Roads Act
Dangerous Goods Act and Regulations
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act
Environmental Assessment Act
Environmental Offences and Penalties Act
Fair Work Act 2009
Fire and Emergency Act
Food Act 2004
Heritage Conservation Act
NT Building Act and Regulations
NT Planning Act and Regulations
Poisons and Dangerous Drugs Act and Regulations
Public Health (General Sanitation, Mosquito Prevention, Rat Exclusion and Prevention) Regulations
Soil Conservation and Land Utilisation Act
Territory Parks and Wildlife Act
Territory Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act
Traffic Act and Regulations
Waste Management and Pollution Control Act
Water Act
Weeds Management Act
Work Health and Safety Act and Regulations
CODES AND GUIDELINES
AIRAH Australia and New Zealand Refrigerant Handling Code of Practice 2007 (Parts 1 and 2)
NT FAST: Fire Contractor’s Guide Book Electrical
NBN Co. Ltd - New developments: Deployment of the NBN Co conduit and pit network – guidelines for developers
Building Code of Australia (BCA) volume 1 and 2
Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA) volume 3
Volume 1 – Appendices variations and additions
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS
Standard Specification for Environmental Management
Standard Specification for Road Maintenance
Standard Specification for Roadworks
Water Supply and Sewerage, PowerWater Corporation

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AUTHORITIES
Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority (AAPA)
Development Consent Authority of the NT (DCA)
NT Department of Health and Community Services
NT Department of Health and Families
NT Department of Land Resource Management (DLRM)
NT Department Lands, Planning and Environment (DLPE)
NT Environment Protection Authority (ntepa)
NT Fire and Rescue Service (NTFRS)
NT WorkSafe
PowerWater Corporation of the NT (PWC)
Work Health and Safety Act and Regulations (N.U.L)
NT Building Act and Regulations
NT Planning Act and Regulations
Requirements of the engaged Building Certifier

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26. FIXTURES SCHEDULES

Tapware Schedule
Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS section of RFT
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)
*Note: Standard provision for housing projects

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Housing Sanitary Fixtures Schedule

Refer to PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS section of RFT
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

Hand basin CAROMA Concorde 500 or flora 500

Bathroom Bath CAROMA STIRLING Enamel Pressed Steel Bath

Size: 1525 x 767 mm.
Type: Built-in.
Code: 857510W
Soap dish CAROMA RETRO
Code: 97926C
WC (not for ambulant Water closet assembly CAROMA CONCORDE SUITE
or AS1428.1) consisting of: Code: 986651W
- Pedestal pan CAROMA CONCORDE with Concealed S Trap.
Colour: White.
-Seat CAROMA Standard with flap.
Colour: White.
- Cistern CAROMA SLIMLINE 4.5 / 3 litre dual flush cistern with
molded plastic case.
Colour: White.

- Toilet roll holder CAROMA Elegance

Code: 631163C
or
CAROMA Cosmos
Code: 303128C

Laundry Stainless steel trough CLARK 45 Litre FLUSHLINE

Code: 8500
or
CLARK 70 litre single bowl standard trough and
cabinet with bypass and tiling flange at back.
Code: 9011
*Note: Standard provision for housing projects

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27. NORTHERN TERRITORY CLIMATE ZONES TABLE

*Note: Any provision in the body of the specification overrides any conflicting provision in the table

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