AUS-SPEC Buildings Package

0010 Quality requirements for design

This worksection Template is applicable to providing a quality management system to AS/NZS ISO 9001 for engineering design processes required by Council for engineering works. The requirements are applicable to all design work whether undertaken by designers within Council, a Consultant or a Subconsultant. The quality management system must ensure that the Council works infrastructure is designed fit for service and of a standard reasonably maintainable by Council as a community asset.

0011 Development and subdivision of land

This worksection Template is applicable to the design requirements and planning permission process for development and subdivision of land within a Council area.

0120 Pre-tendering contract preparation

This worksection Template is a framework for the development of request for tender documents based on AUS‑SPEC worksections. It includes a cover page and sets out the documents required for Part A Tender information and Part B Contract documentation volumes.

0121 Tendering

This full worksection Template reflects the principles of the main Australian codes of practice, including AS 4120 which is cited in a number of state government's codes of practice. The worksection assumes head-contract tendering. It is applicable to non-contractual material and so does not form part of the contract documents.

0122 Information for tenderers

This worksection Template is applicable to an introductory document to enable prospective Tenderers to determine whether the scope and type of works in the proposed Contract is within their capability. It is a separate document to, but aligned with, 0123 Conditions of tendering.

0123 Conditions of tendering

This worksection Template is applicable to conditions of tendering including contract information, tender submission requirements, tender evaluation and selection criteria. It assumes traditional paper-based tendering methods but this worksection can be adapted to suit digital distribution and eTendering (electronic tendering system). If using eTendering, consult with the administrators of the system about the standard forms provided as part of the system and about amending these to suit your requirements. The worksection should align with 0122 Information for tenderers, a separate, introductory document for prospective Tenderers. This worksection does not form part of the contract documents.

0124 Tender submission documents

This worksection Template is applicable to the returnable forms and schedules nominated by the Principal for completion by the Contractor for inclusion in the Tender submission. The completed worksection forms VOLUME 4 -Tender Submission Documents of the request for tender (RFT). It assumes traditional paper-based tendering methods but this worksection can be adapted to suit digital distribution and eTendering (electronic tendering system). If using eTendering, consult with the administrators of the system about the standard forms provided as part of the system and about amending these to suit your requirements.

0125 Standard contract checklists

The following worksection applies to standard contracts and provides checklists  for contract compilation, tender preparation, receipt of tenders and tender assessment.

0126 Supply and service checklists

The following worksection applies to period supply and service contracts and provides a checklist for commissioning of documentation, determination of technical requirements, document finalisation approval and the tender advertisement template.

0131b Preliminaries

This cut-down worksection Template is applicable to the site requirements of the owner and allows for the selection of a contract. The project specific version may include site security arrangements, occupancy constraints, adjoining properties constraints, owner's site office and other temporary facilities, project signage, provisional sums, requirements for progress photographs, authority requirements, survey requirements, owner-supplied items, separate contracts, some aspects of cost adjustment, and pest eradication.

0133 Preliminaries (interior and alterations)

This full worksection Template is applicable to the site requirements of the owner for interior fitout projects and allows for the selection of a contract. The project specific version may include site security arrangements, occupancy constraints, adjoining properties constraints, project signage, provisional sums, requirements for progress photographs, authority requirements, owner-supplied items, separate contracts, and some aspects of cost adjustment.

0134 General requirements (Supply)

This worksection Template is applicable to the general requirements for a supply contract and includes the supply of labour, materials and plant to carry out the works. This worksection can be used for minor construction works. For major construction works use 0136 General requirements (Construction).

0135 General requirements (Service)

This worksection Template is applicable to the general requirements for a supply and service contract. The work under this contract comprises of supply of labour, materials and equipment necessary to carry out the services specified. It can be used for a single contract for provision of general goods and services over a period of time.

0136 General requirements (Construction)

This worksection Template is applicable to the site requirements of the Principal for construction projects. It includes a project description, work not in the contract, site investigations, signage, survey control, environmental planning, noise and vibration controls, utilities and authorities and site facilities.

0140 Preliminaries - ABIC BW-1

This full worksection Template is applicable to the Preliminaries - ABIC BW-1 contract for small commercial projects or single trade activities where an architect administers the contract applicable, in all states and territories except Queensland. It is also suitable for residential building work throughout Australia (including Queensland), as state and territory special conditions are embedded in the document. It is relevant to the site requirements of the owner. The project specific version may include site security arrangements, occupancy constraints, owner's temporary facilities, project signage, authority requirements, survey requirements, owner-supplied items, and pest eradication.

0142 Preliminaries - ABIC SW-2008

This full worksection Template is applicable to the ABIC SW-2008 simple works contract for non-housing work in. It can be adapted for use with the various state and territory specific contracts, for housing work. It is relevant to the site requirements of the owner. The project specific version may include site security arrangements, occupancy constraints, adjoining properties constraints, owner’s site office and other temporary facilities, project signage, provisional sums, requirements for progress photographs, authority requirements, survey requirements, owner-supplied items, separate contracts, some aspects of cost adjustment, and pest eradication.

0142 Preliminaries - ABIC SW-C Qld

This full worksection Template is applicable to the ABIC SW-2011 C Qld simple works contract for non-housing work. Simple works for housing in Queensland is covered by ABIC SW-2011 H Qld. It is relevant to the site requirements of the owner. The project specific version may include site security arrangements, occupancy constraints, adjoining properties constraints, owner’s site office and other temporary facilities, project signage, provisional sums, requirements for progress photographs, authority requirements, survey requirements, owner-supplied items, separate contracts, some aspects of cost adjustment, and pest eradication.

0143 Preliminaries - AS 2124

This full worksection Template is applicable to the AS 2124 building contract. It is relevant to the site requirements of the principal. The project specific version may include site security arrangements, occupancy constraints, adjoining properties constraints, principal’s site office and other temporary facilities, project signage, provisional sums, requirements for progress photographs, authority requirements, survey requirements, principal-supplied items, separate contracts, some aspects of cost adjustment, and pest eradication.

0145 Preliminaries - AS 4905

This full worksection Template is applicable to the AS 4905 building contract. It is relevant to the site requirements of the principal. The project specific version may include site security arrangements, occupancy constraints, adjoining properties constraints, principal’s site office and other temporary facilities, project signage, provisional sums, requirements for progress photographs, authority requirements, survey requirements, principal-supplied items, separate contracts, some aspects of cost adjustment, and pest eradication.

0147 Conditions of Contract

This worksection Template is applicable to the General conditions of contract, Annexures to the contract and Special conditions of contract. The completed worksection forms VOLUME 1-Conditions of contract. This worksection is based on AS 2124 General conditions of contract. Amend this document for use with other general conditions of contract, special conditions, OH & S and environmental requirements. See NATSPEC disclaimer on the use of this worksection for this and other contracts.

0152 Schedule of rates - supply projects

This worksection consists of desriptions of quantities required for a schedule of rates for a construction project. The quantities shown are estimated quantities only and are not to be taken as correct quantities of work to be carried out or paid for under the various items of work.

0153 Schedules - Period supply and service

This worksection Template is applicable to the schedule of rates requirements for tenderers for period supply and service (Supply and Deliver) contracts.

0155 Contract schedules for building and facilities

This worksection outline the contract schedules for buildings and facilities, bill of quantities and achedule of daywork rates.

0161 Quality (Construction)

This worksection Template is applicable to the contractual requirements for the quality management system (QMS) documentation and operation for construction activities. This includes:

• Developing and implementing a basic QMS to AS/NZS ISO 9001.

• Developing and implementing a project quality plan to cover all work under the contract including permanent works, temporary works, on-site and off-site works.

• Keeping quality records.

0162 Quality (Supply)

This worksection Template is applicable to the quality requirements for delivery documentation of a quality assured product where the Producer has third party certification of an implemented quality system complying with AS/NZS ISO 9001.

0163 Quality (Delivery)

This worksection Template is applicable to the quality requirements for delivery of products for acceptance by the Principal in accordance with AS/NZS ISO 9001.

0165 Buildings and facilities maintenance plan

The building and facilities maintenance plan provides the principal with information regarding day to day execution of the maintenance works and the ways in which the tenderer proposes to record and report information to the superintendent. Part 1 describes the broad scope of the contract management requirements. Part 2 comprises of building and facilities maintenance plan specification and a series of documents to be completed and submitted to the superintendent over the duration of the contract.

0167 Integrated management

This worksection Template is applicable to the documentation and operation of a system that collects the operating procedures of:

• Occupational Health and Safety.

• Environmental requirements.

• Quality requirements.

into a single integrated management system. The worksection addresses the contractor.

0168 Green star - as built submissions

This full worksection Template, as part of a building contract, is directed to the contractor. It gathers together the administrative submissions required to be made by the contractor, to the principal, for inclusion in a submission to the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) for assessment under the GBCA rating tool chosen for the project. It specifies the submissions that need to be made, not the actual work, which is covered in the relevant specification worksections.

0169 Green star - office as built submissions

This full worksection Template, as part of a building contract, is directed to the contractor. It gathers together the administrative submissions required to be made by the contractor, to the principal, for inclusion in a submission to the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) for assessment under the Green Star - Office As Built rating tool. It specifies the submissions that need to be made, not the actual work, which is still covered in the relevant specification worksections. The GBCA requirements are included for each relevant NATSPEC worksection.

0171b General requirements

This cut-down worksection Template draws together administrative material which is common to the technical worksections for new work, interiors and for alterations and additions, including services. It should therefore be brought to the attention of subcontractors and others using that material. Each technical worksection includes a cross reference to that effect. General requirements cover topics such as structural design actions, referenced documents, interpretation, inspection and tests, samples and contractor’s submissions, materials and components, bushfire resistance, installation, marking and completion.

0181 Adhesives, sealants and fasteners

This full worksection Template incorporates the commonly used adhesives, sealants and fasteners and provides basic defaults. It is applicable to projects that require adhesives, sealants and fasteners as part of general construction.

0181 SIKA Adhesives and sealants with fasteners

This branded worksection Template incorporates SIKA Australia adhesives, sealants with fasteners and provides basic defaults. It is applicable to projects that require adhesives, sealants and fasteners as part of general construction.

0182b Fire-stopping

This cut-down worksection Template is applicable to the requirements for fire-stopping which flow from the BCA deemed-to-satisfy clauses BCA C3.15 and BCA C3.16.

0183b Metals and prefinishes

This cut-down worksection Template is applicable to aluminium and aluminium alloys, steel, coated steel and stainless steel, copper and copper alloys, brazing, welding, electroplating, stainless steel finishes, anodising, metal spraying and prepainting. It identifies relevant standards for metal alloys and forms, and for prefinishing, selecting default grades in some instances for the most commonly used metals and a variety of shop finishes. There are many relevant standards, but none are central.

0184 Termite management

This full worksection Template is applicable to various chemical and non-chemical systems which may be used, alone or in combination, to provide termite management. The various systems are located together as the effectiveness of the termite barrier relies on the integration of the chosen systems. They may impact on the Earthwork, Concrete in situ, Brick and block construction and other worksections. The core standard is the AS 3660.1.

0184 TERMIMESH termite management

This branded worksection Template is applicable to various TERMIMESH non-chemical systems which may be used, alone or in combination, to provide termite management. The various systems are located together as the effectiveness of the termite barrier relies on the integration of the chosen systems. They may impact on the Earthwork, Concrete in situ, Brick and block construction and other worksections. The core standard is AS 3660.1.

0185 Timber products, finishes and treatment

This full worksection Template is applicable to the certification, durability and quality conformance of timber products. It includes preservative treatments to the AS 1604 series, moisture content and fire rating. State legislation will override some of the provisions of this worksection.

0186 Building IT components

This full worksection Template is applicable to the provision of the various components and elements which make up building services IT systems. For more information on the use of this and related worksections see NATSPEC TECHnote DES 012.

0191 Sundry items

This full worksection Template is applicable to building components that may not obviously belong to a particular worksection, or, alternatively, could reasonably belong to a number of worksections. They are generally small scale proprietary components made from a range of materials, and can be installed in a range of interior or exterior locations. Custom-made items are better located in the appropriate worksection, e.g. Metalwork fabricated for predominantly metal items, or items to be made by a metal fabricator.

0192 ANCON structural steel components

This branded worksection Template is applicable to ANCON structural steel components manufactured by Ancon Building Products consisting of proprietary suites supplied as complete systems, and including the following:

• Masonry support, windposts and lintels.

• Wall ties and restraint fixings.

• Channel and bolt fixings.

• Tension systems.

• Flooring and formed sections.

• Shear load connectors.

• Stainless steel reinforcement.

• Reinforcing bar couplers.

• Reinforcement continuity systems.

• Punching shear reinforcement.

• Steelwork fixings for structural and secondary steelwork.

• Cavity fixings for fixings to hollow section steel.

• Support systems for building services suspension.

0193 Roof access safety systems

This full worksection Template is applicable to the supply, installation and maintenance of a roof access safety system.

0193 SAYFA fall protection and roof access

This branded worksection Template is applicable to the design, specification, installation and maintenance of roof fall protection systems and equipment as supplied by SAYFA Systems.

0194 RAVEN door seals and window seals

This branded worksection Template is applicable to RAVEN door and window seals against a combination of leakages and intrusions without impeding normal use. It should read in conjunction with a separate door by door hardware specification or schedule, prepared for the project to your office documentation policy. The door by door specification may be provided by a nominated architectural door hardware supplier This worksection sets out the seal parameters that should be called up for such a door by door specification.

0201b Demolition

This cut-down worksection Template is applicable to demolition of existing buildings, structures and services. It includes planning and execution of the work, protection and support of adjacent structures and removal of demolished material.

0202 Demolition (interior and alterations)

This full worksection Template is applicable to the demolition and removal of internal building elements and services from within an existing building.

0221b Site management

This cut-down worksection Template is applicable to the environmental management of the building site and includes general environmental controls, heritage and cultural issues, materials extraction and approvals and clearing and the retention of trees. It offers two alternatives for management control together with actions and follow up monitoring of environmental issues as follows:

• The preparation of management plans by the contractor.

• The management and control measures documented by the consultant.

0222 Earthwork

This full worksection Template contains technical content which must be customised by a professional engineer for inclusion in a project specification. It is applicable to topsoil removal, excavation, filling and compaction as required for building operations.

0223 Service trenching

This full worksection Template is applicable to trenching for underground services within a building site. The worksection contains technical content which must be customised by a professional engineer for inclusion in a project specification.

0224b Stormwater - site

This cut-down worksection Template is applicable to stormwater drainage mainly associated with pavements.

0241 Landscape - walling and edging

This full worksection Template is applicable to retaining and free standing walls subject to height criteria conforming with local authority requirements.

0242b Landscape - fences and barriers

This cut-down worksection Template is applicable to basic fencing including picket and paling (plain paling and lap and cap) fencing, generally for domestic use; chainwire and welded mesh fencing for industrial, commercial and institutional use.

0250b Landscape - gardening

This cut-down worksection Template is applicable to simple ‘soft’ landscaping. It has been prepared for and is suitable only for work of a scale or size which does not warrant the use of separate worksections for each of the different aspects of landscaping work.

0251b Landscape - soils

This cut-down worksection Template is applicable to soils for landscaping including, rock work, filling, topsoil, topsoil additives, compost and mulch. Geotechnical site investigation and soil related earthworks are also covered.

0252b Landscape - soft surfaces

This cut-down worksection Template is applicable to grass seeding, hydroseeding and hydromulching, turfing, stolonising and temporary grassing.

0253b Landscape - planting

This cut-down worksection Template is applicable to composts, fertilisers, binders, mulching, planting, insect spraying, tree pruning and anchorage and is principally concerned with so-called softworks.

0255b Landscape - plant procurement

This cut-down worksection Template includes shrubs and ground cover as well as trees. It is structured to allow for the supply of plant material as a separate early contract or as part of the head contract.

0256b Landscape - establishment

This cut-down worksection Template is applicable to landscape establishment and maintenance for the period between the date of practical completion and the date of final completion under the head contract.

0261 Landscape - furniture and fixtures

This full worksection Template is applicable to the supply and installation of proprietary items associated with landscape works, including shade structures.

0271b Pavement base and subbase

This cut-down worksection Template is applicable to the supply, spreading, compaction and trimming of base and subbase courses of flexible pavements.

0272s Asphaltic concrete

This worksection Template is a shell only which must be customised by a professional engineer for inclusion in a project specification.

This worksection is applicable to the supply and laying of asphalt for ancillary areas not forming public roadways. For general guidance on asphalt paving refer to AS 2150. 

0273s Sprayed bituminous surfacing

This worksection Template is a shell only which must be customised by a professional engineer for inclusion in a project specification.

This worksection is applicable to bituminous sprayed surfacing including priming, primer sealing and resealing of ancillary areas not forming public roadways.

0274b Concrete pavement

This cut-down worksection Template is applicable to the supply and placement of concrete for concrete pavements such as loading docks, carparks, landscape hard paving within site boundaries. It includes residential streets, paths and driveways.

0275b Segmental pavers - mortar bed

This cut-down worksection Template is applicable to external paving in stone, industrial cast stone, terrazzo and manufactured cementitious pavers on a cement mortar bed or screed to concrete substrates.

0276 Segmental pavers - sand bed

This full worksection Template is applicable to the supply, placement and compaction of proprietary clay and concrete segmental paving on sand bedding for use in vehicular pavements, cycleways, footpaths and landscaped areas, over unbound base and/or subbase layer/s.

0277 Pavement ancillaries

This full worksection Template is applicable to the installation of channels, kerbs, linemarking and some types of vehicle barriers.

0278 Granular surfaces

This full worksection Template is applicable to the construction of granular pathways and surfaces for minor works, and includes subgrade trimming, base compaction and granular surfacing.

0301s Piling

This worksection Template is a shell only which must be customised by a professional engineer for inclusion in a project specification.

This worksection is applicable to piled footings for building structures and includes timber, concrete/grout and steel piling aligned with AS 2159. 

0310b Concrete - combined

This cut-down worksection Template is applicable to the use of concrete for building and associated structures. It is suitable for work of a scale or size which does not warrant the use of a separate worksection for each of the different parts of the concrete work. It combines relevant clauses from the following worksections: Concrete formwork, Concrete reinforcement, Concrete post-tensioned,Concrete in situ and Concrete finishes. For large projects and for precast and tilt-up concrete, use separate worksections. Delete material as required.

0310 AFS LOGICWALL in concrete combined

This branded worksection Template is applicable to the use of concrete for building and associated structures together with specialist wall system products by AFS for external and internal use. It combines relevant clauses from the following worksections: Concrete formwork, Concrete reinforcement, Concrete post-tensioned, Concrete in situ and Concrete finishes. Delete material as necessary.

0310 PENETRON admixtures in concrete

This branded worksection Template is applicable to the use of admixtures to produce low permeability concrete for special applications requiring reduction of water penetration through concrete elements. It is suitable for work of a scale or size that does not warrant the use of a separate worksection for each of the different parts of the concrete work. It combines relevant clauses from the ‘Stand alone’ concrete worksections. For large projects, use separate worksections.

0311b Concrete formwork

This cut-down worksection Template is applicable to supply, installation and removal of formwork for concrete work in buildings and associated structures. It includes formwork using profiled sheeting and plywood.

0311 FIELDERS KingFlor in concrete formwork

This branded worksection Template is applicable to Fielders KingFlor, possibly in conjunction with other formwork types or systems, for the production of formwork for concrete work in buildings and associated structures.

0312b Concrete reinforcement

This cut-down worksection Template is applicable to supply and installation of fibre and steel or reinforcement in concrete for buildings and associated structures. It includes ties, supports and dowelling.

0314b Concrete in situ

This cut-down worksection Template is applicable to concrete placement on site (in situ) for building and associated structures. It includes preparation of the base, concrete supply, placement, compaction, curing and jointing. This worksection is generally used in conjunction with other concrete worksections e.g. Concrete formwork. However, it can be used alone with minor additions such as simple forms for formwork.

0315b Concrete finishes

This cut-down worksection Template is applicable to the production of formed and unformed finishes to concrete surfaces in building and associated structures. It covers the common surface finishes, more project specific finishes may require to be added. This worksection should be used in conjunction with the concrete in situ worksections, in particular for curing.

0316 Precast concrete

This full worksection Template is applicable to precast concrete elements cast in a manufacturing plant or factory distant from the final installation location and under quality control. Precast elements include reinforced and pre/post tensioned floors, walls, beams and columns. It includes connections, fixings and lifting accessories Installation and erection procedures are in accordance with the National code of practice for precast, tilt-up and concrete elements in building construction and AS 3850 as required. The worksection permits contractor design.

0317 Tilt-up concrete

This full worksection Template is applicable to tilt-up (or tilt-slab) concrete vertical wall elements cast in a horizontal position at or near it’s final location. It involves installation by rotation about one edge until vertical. The panels must be stabilised by bracing or temporary propping members. This worksection is aligned with AS 3850. The worksection permits contractor design.

0318s Shotcrete

This worksection Template is a shell only which must be customised by a professional engineer for inclusion in a projection specification. It is applicable to pre mixed (wet) concrete which is applied pneumatically and compacted dynamically under high velocity. It should be used in situations where formed in situ concrete is not appropriate.

0319 Minor concrete works

This worksection Template covers the supply and placement of concrete, including sprayed concrete, and ancillary requirements like excavation, preparation of foundations, forming up, placement of reinforcement and backfilling for work. Supplementary items covered including drainage pits and other supplementary structures, headwalls, box culverts, box culvert base slabs, driveways, footpaths, median toppings, retaining walls, footings, paving edge strips and works of a similar nature.

0321 Monolithic stabilised earth walling

This full worksection Template is applicable to earthwalling derived from traditional rammed earth walling (pise). It uses a blend of 6-10% cement with selected low clays soils containing well graded sand and aggregate. Design, specification and construction are quite different to traditional rammed earth walling. Rammed stabilised earth blocks are also available, hence the use of monolithic in the title.

0322 Mud brick walling

This full worksection Template applies to walling of straw-reinforced, sun-dried earth blocks (adobe), both stabilised and unstabilised. It does not address monolithic stabilised earth walling, compressed blocks (e.g. Cinva ram) or lightly-burnt blocks.

0323 Straw bale

This full worksection Template is applicable to straw bale construction principally of single and two story buildings. There is no standard for this type of construction.

0331b Brick and block construction

This cut-down worksection Template is applicable to manufactured units comprising of clay, calcium silicate or concrete and autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) used in buildings and associated structures. It includes details on mortar, reinforcement, prestressing, ties and other accessories, lintels, damp proofing and flashings.

0332b Stone masonry

This cut-down worksection Template is applicable to natural stone masonry units used in buildings and associated structures. It includes mortar/grout, lintels, wall ties, damp proof courses and flashings and stone foundations. There is currently no Australian standard for the stone masonry product. However, the design and construction is covered in AS 3700.

0341b Structural steel

This cut-down worksection Template is applicable to general structural steel framing in buildings, and associated structures. It includes cold formed purlins and girts used in conjunction with structural steelwork. It covers welding, bolting, surface preparation and treatment.

0341 FIELDERS purlins and girts in structural steel

This branded worksection Template is applicable to Fielders purlins and girts used in conjunction with structural steelwork. Fielders also offer bridging and fascia purlins along with accessories. Fielders purlins and girts are manufactured from Hi Tensile Galvanised Steel to conform with the Australian standard for cold form steel structures. They incorporate the latest computerised technology, coupled with efficiency in production.

0341 GALVASPAN® purlins and girts in structural steel

This branded worksection Template is applicable to purlins and girts made from GALVASPAN® steel used in conjunction with structural steelwork.

0342 Light steel framing

This full worksection Template is applicable to framing for structures generally comprising cold formed metallic-coated or aluminium/zinc-coated steel sections where particular project specific requirements need to be met. It covers residential and low floor, wall roofing and truss framing.

0343 MAKMAX tensile membrane structures

This branded worksection Template is applicable to MAKMAX suspended tensile membrane structures. It covers the supporting structure, tension members, anchorages and foundations, both attached to other structures or stand-alone. It is intended to apply to MAKMAX’s structures and systems which are covered by their details, specification and certification.

0344b Steel - hot-dip galvanized coatings

This cut-down worksection Template is applicable to post-fabrication galvanizing of fabricated structural steelwork or steel products identified as being at risk of atmospheric corrosion. Consider the corrosivity categories documented in AS 4312 and AS/NZS 2312 in selecting the appropriate category and coating system. Additional paint coating systems over the hot-dip galvanizing may be required in the most severe defined atmospheric corrosion categories to achieve the desired durability of the item in the time to first maintenance. 

0345b Steel - protective paint coatings

This cut-down worksection Template is applicable to the surface preparation of and coating application to structural steelwork or steel products using paint coating systems where corrosion protection is appropriate due to climatic or environmental conditions. It can be used for new work and for maintenance painting.

0345 DULUX steel protective paint coatings

This branded worksection Template is applicable to the surface preparation of and coating application to structural steelwork or steel products using paint coating systems supplied by DULUX where corrosion protection is appropriate due to climatic or environmental conditions. It can be used for new work and for maintenance painting.

0346 Structural fire protection systems

This full worksection Template is applicable to fire protection systems for building elements where achievement of a FRL is required. They can be specified in prescriptive terms or in performance terms (necessitating contractor-design and testing). The worksection is based on the BCA deemed-to-satisfy requirements in BCA Spec A2.3, and the relevant recommendations of the standard AS 3784.1.

0346 DULUX intumescent coatings in structural fire protection systems

This branded worksection Template is applicable to fire protection systems for building elements where achievement of a FRL is required. They can be specified in prescriptive terms or in performance terms (necessitating contractor-design and testing). The worksection is based on the BCA deemed-to-satisfy requirements (in BCA Spec A2.3), and the relevant recommendations of the standard AS 3784.1.

0381 Structural timber

This full worksection Template is applicable to timber building and civil engineering structures or elements for generally commercial, industrial, marine and similar purposes including the following:

• Major beams and columns in residential buildings.

• Timber portal frames and trusses.

• Timber decks, walkways and jetties.

• Pole structures.

• Timber bridges.

• Timber masts, pylons, towers, and similar structures.

0382 Light timber framing

This full worksection Template is built around the AS 1684 series, as appropriate.  It is applicable to light timber framing, bracing and timber trusses as encountered in Class 1 and Class 10 buildings as defined by the BCA. When using light timber framing in other than Class 1 and 10 buildings compliance with more stringent structural engineering and BCA requirements may be necessary.

0383 Sheet flooring and decking

This full worksection Template is applicable to external timber, composite or compressed fibre cement decking, and to internal sheet flooring of plywood, particleboard or compressed fibre cement as either platform floors or fitted floors. It assumes the provision of a supporting structure.

0383 BGC fibre cement decking and  flooring underlay

This branded worksection Template is applicable to BGC compressed  fibre cement decking and flooring and fibre cement  underlay in conjunction with external timber, composite or compressed fibre cement decking,  and to internal sheet flooring of plywood, particleboard or compressed fibre cement as either  platform floors  or fitted floors.  It assumes the provision of a supporting structure.

0411b Waterproofing - external and tanking

This cut-down worksection Template is applicable to tanking and membrane applications to roofing, balconies, concrete slabs over below ground spaces and tanking. It relies on AS 4654.1 and AS 4654.2. It does not include concrete mixtures, penetrant sealers or decorative coatings.

0411 DURAM waterproofing - external and tanking

This branded worksection Template is applicable to DURAM tanking and membrane applications to roofing, balconies, concrete slabs over below ground spaces and tanking. It relies on AS 4654.1 and AS 4654.2. It does not include concrete mixtures, penetrant sealers or decorative coatings.

0411 SIKA waterproofing - external and tanking

This branded worksection Template is applicable to SIKA tanking and membrane applications to roofing, balconies, concrete slabs over below ground spaces, planter boxes and tanking.

0421 Roofing - combined

This full worksection Template is applicable to the provision of roof coverings of profiled sheet metal, tiles, slate, fibre cement, shingles and shakes, and seamed sheet metal; and roof plumbing.

0423 COLORBOND® and ZINCALUME® roofing

This branded worksection Template is applicable to the provision of roof coverings made from profiled COLORBOND® and ZINCALUME® steel and roof plumbing, plastic profiled sheet roofing, glazed roofing, skylights, hatches and roof ventilators.

0423 FIELDERS roofing - profiled sheet metal

This branded worksection Template is applicable to the provision of roof coverings of FIELDERS profiled sheet metal and roof plumbing.

0423 REVOLUTION ROOFING in profiled sheet metal

This branded worksection Template is applicable to the provision of roof coverings of Revolution Roofing profiled sheet metal and roof plumbing.

0424 FIELDERS roofing - seamed sheet metal

This branded worksection Template is applicable to the provision of FIELDERS roof coverings of seamed sheet non-ferrous metal and COLORBOND® pre-painted steel and roof plumbing.

0428 DANPALON roof glazing

This branded worksection Template is applicable to Danpalon roof glazing and glazed awning systems by Danpal Australia Pty Limited.

0429 SOLATUBE tubular daylighting devices and skylights

This branded worksection Template is applicable to the selection and installation of Solatube Tubular Daylighting Devices and skylights.

0431b Cladding – combined

This cut-down worksection Template is applicable to lightweight external wall cladding of the following products:

• Profiled sheet metal.

• Hardboard and fibre cement planks.

• Timber weatherboards.

• Fibre cement.

• Composite sandwich panels.

• AAC panels.

• Plywood plastic and scanned sheet metal panels.

0432s Curtain walls

This worksection Template shell acts as a prompt and is applicable to windows and window-and-spandrel assemblies custom-designed to form part, or the whole, of the facades of major buildings, especially high-rise. It contains detailed performance and testing requirements and has extensive quality control provisions. Contractor design is expected. There are no central standards, other than AS/NZS 4284 For smoke and heat venting, see AS 2665.

0434 ALUCOBOND cladding

This branded worksection Template is applicable to lightweight external fascias and wall cladding and detailed fixtures of Alucobond® aluminium composite panels.

0434 DANPALON translucent facade cladding

This branded worksection Template is applicable to Danpalon lightweight external wall cladding by Danpal Australia Pty Limited.

0434 FIELDERS cladding - panels

This branded worksection Template is applicable to FIELDERS lightweight external wall cladding of Titanium Zinc panels and seamed sheet.

0436 COLORBOND® and ZINCALUME® cladding

This branded worksection Template is applicable to lightweight external wall cladding of COLORBOND® and ZINCALUME® profiled sheet metal products.

0436 FIELDERS cladding - profiled sheet metal

This branded worksection Template is applicable to FIELDERS lightweight external wall cladding of profiled sheet metal products.

0438 BGC fibre cement cladding

This branded worksection Template is applicable to BGC fibre cement plank cladding and flat cladding systems of fibre cement and compressed fibre cement sheets.

0438 KNAUF aggregate cement board cladding

This branded worksection Template is applicable to KNAUF PermaRock™ aggregate cement board exterior system for lightweight, virtually seamless monolithic facades and soffit lining). Used as a substrate for ventilated exterior walls and for directly applied water managed system, PermaRock™ is also suitable for curved facades.

0451b Windows and glazed doors

This cut-down worksection Template is applicable to windows and glazed doors consisting of proprietary lines (or suites) of manufactured products, supplied as complete systems, fabricated and assembled to the standard designs of specialist firms in documented materials such as aluminium, steel, timber and plastics, and including the following:

• Glazing, hardware and associated, integral blinds, louvres, and grilles.

• Installation accessories, such as fixings, flashings, seals, caulking and weather-stripping, necessary for the satisfactory functioning of the whole.

0451 AWS aluminium windows and doors

This branded worksection Template is applicable to commercial aluminium framed windows and glazed doors manufactured by AWS ARCHITECTURAL WINDOW SYSTEMS PTY LTD and residential aluminium framed windows and glazed doors manufactured by VANTAGE ALUMINIUM JOINERY; consisting of proprietary suites supplied as complete systems, and including the following:

• Glazing, hardware and associated, integral blinds, louvres, and grilles.

• Installation accessories, such as fixings, flashings, sealants and seals, caulking and weather-stripping, necessary for the satisfactory functioning of the whole.

0451 CENTOR in windows and glazed doors

This branded worksection Template is applicable to CENTOR bi-fold hardware and retractable screens for windows and glazed doors consisting of proprietary lines (or suites) of manufactured products, supplied as complete systems, fabricated and assembled to the standard designs of specialist firms in documented materials such as aluminium, steel, timber and plastics, and including the following:

• Glazing, hardware and associated integral blinds, louvres, and grilles.

• Installation accessories, such as fixings, flashings, sealants and seals, caulking and weather-stripping, necessary for the satisfactory functioning of the whole

0453b Doors and access panels

This cut-down worksection Template is applicable to conventional door frames of metal and timber with door leaves of timber and various timber and plastic products. Because of the range of products available, performance requirements and design choices, this worksection only covers some key generic requirements.

0454b Overhead doors

This cut-down worksection Template is applicable to sectional and tilting overhead doors, roller shutters (including fire shutters), grilles and garage doors. Manual and motorised operation are covered.

0455 Door hardware

This full worksection Template is applicable to hardware items such as hinges, keys, locks, latches, furniture and door controllers and provides two alternative types of schedules for specifying these items – selection schedules and door-by-door schedules.

0455 KABA door hardware

This branded worksection Template is applicable to all the hardware associated with doors supplied by KABA Australia Pty Ltd. Door seals are specified in Doors and access panels. It is preferred that this worksection is read in conjunction with a “door-by-door” specification, as provided free of charge by KABA incorporating all facets of hardware, access control, and the security of keying requirements. This worksection sets out the parameters for such a “door-by-door” schedule.

0456 Louvre windows

This full worksection Template is applicable to louvre windows consisting of proprietary lines (or suites) of manufactured products, supplied as complete systems fabricated and assembled by specialist firms to their standard designs, in specified materials such as metal, timber and plastics, and including the following:

• Louvre blades, hardware and associated screens.

• Installation accessories, such as fixings, flashings, sealants, caulking and weather-stripping, necessary for the satisfactory functioning of the whole.

0456 BREEZWAY louvre windows

This branded worksection Template is applicable to BREEZWAY LOUVRE WINDOWS manufactured by Breezway Australia Ltd. consisting of proprietary suites supplied as complete systems, and including installation accessories, such as fixings, flashings, sealants, caulking and weather-stripping, necessary for the satisfactory functioning of the whole.

0457 External screens

This full worksection Template is applicable to external screens consisting of proprietary lines (or suites) of manufactured products, supplied as complete systems fabricated and assembled by specialist firms to their standard designs, in materials such as aluminium, steel and stainless steel.

0458 DOORWAYS-KABA GILGEN automatic doors

This branded worksection Template is applicable to the supply and installation of DOORWAYS-KABA GILGEN Automatic doors for commercial installations including; sliding, swing, telescopic, bi-fold and numerous other models. Some of these models also suit domestic applications for access/egress and wide openings for expanding living and entertaining areas.

0461b Glazing

This cut-down worksection Template is applicable to glazing in framed openings to windows, doors and curtain walls based around AS 1288.

0461 VIRIDIAN glazing

This branded worksection Template is applicable to VIRIDIAN glazing in framed openings to windows, doors and curtain walls based around AS 1288.

0462 SIKA structural glazing

This branded worksection Template is applicable to the installation of the following SIKA structural glazing systems:

• Structural silicone glazing in which the glass is adhered to the framing system with a structural sealant.

• Framed, unframed and partly framed glass assemblies including faceted glazing, fin supported glazing, patch plate jointed suspended glazing and point fixed glazing incorporating spider type glass fittings.

• Suspended frameless glass assembly with wind stiffening systems.

• Weatherproofing sealants for general glazing.

0463 Glass blockwork

This full worksection Template is applicable to the following three types of fully framed glass block installation:

• Mortar-jointed: Can take high wind loads and is permanent, so is suited to exposed installations. Panels can be large, and are rigid - resilience under loads derives from perimeter expansion joints.

• Fire-rated: Has the same properties as the mortar-jointed system but offers a one-hour fire rating, with limited panel size.

• Sealant jointed: Can be used for demountable interior partitioning and  smaller external windows, is resilient under load, has thinner joints (and consequently better light transmission) and avoids wet trades.

0467 Glass components

This full worksection Template is applicable to glass products such as shower screens, balustrades and mirrors.

0471 Insulation and sarking membranes

This full worksection Template is applicable to insulation and sarking membranes for roofs, ceilings, walls and floors. It is generally specified around AS 3999, AS/NZS 4200.1, AS/NZS 4200.2 and AS/NZS 4859.1. A sarking membrane can be used for water proofing, vapour proofing and reflective insulation separately or combined.

0471 AUTEX insulation and sarking membranes

This branded worksection Template is applicable to insulation and sarking membranes for roofs, ceilings, walls and floors. It is generally specified around AS 3999, AS/NZS 4200.1, AS/NZS 4200.2 and AS/NZS 4859.1. A sarking membrane can be used for waterproofing, vapour proofing and reflective insulation separately or combined. This worksection does not relate to insulation for Services (e.g. for ductwork, which is dealt with in Ductwork insulation).

0471 KINGSPAN in insulation and sarking membranes

This branded worksection is applicable to KINGSPAN insulation and sarking membranes for roofs, ceilings, walls and floors. It is generally specified around AS 3999, AS/NZS 4200.1, AS/NZS 4200.2 and AS/NZS 4859.1. A sarking membrane can be used for water proofing, vapour proofing and reflective insulation separately or combined.

0471 KNAUF insulation and sarking membranes

This branded worksection Template is applicable to KNAUF insulation and sarking membranes for roofs, ceilings, walls and floors. It is generally specified around AS 3999, AS/NZS 4200.1, AS/NZS 4200.2 and AS/NZS 4859.1 A sarking membrane can be used for water proofing, vapour proofing and reflective insulation separately or combined.

0472 Acoustic insulation

This full worksection Template is applicable to acoustic insulation to walls and ceilings of individual rooms.

0472 AUTEX acoustic insulation

This branded worksection Template is applicable to acoustic insulation to walls and ceilings of individual rooms.

0473 DAMTEC acoustic floor underlays

This branded worksection Template is applicable to reducing impact sound transmission through floors using BCA compliant DAMTEC underlays for all floor finishes.

0511b Lining

This cut-down worksection Template is applicable to the installation of internal lining systems permanently fixed to walls and framed ceilings.

0511 KEYSTONE ACOUSTICS in lining

This branded worksection Template is applicable to the installation of Keystone Acoustics perforated acoustic lining systems permanently fixed to internal walls and framed ceilings.

0521b Partitions - demountable

This cut-down worksection Template is applicable to complete proprietary demountable partition systems.

0522b Partitions - framed and lined

This cut-down worksection Template is applicable to internal partitions framed in either lightweight steel or timber and lined, with bulk acoustic insulation or autoclaved aerated concrete panels; as a complete trade package.

0522 BGC partitions - framed and lined

This branded worksection Template is applicable to internal partitions framed in either lightweight steel or timber and lined with BGC plasterboard or fibre cement products, with bulk acoustic insulation or autoclaved aerated concrete panels; as a complete trade package.

0522 KNAUF in partitions - framed and lined

This full worksection Template is applicable to KNAUF internal partitions framed in either lightweight steel or timber and lined, with bulk acoustic insulation or autoclaved aerated concrete panels; as a complete trade package.

0523 Partitions - brick and block

This full worksection Template is applicable to internal non-load bearing brick and block construction of a simple nature associated with interior fitout works.

0524 Partitions - glazed

This full worksection Template is applicable to internal non-load bearing framed and frameless glass partitions, and glazed door leafs.

0525b Cubicle systems

This cut-down worksection Template is applicable to partitioned cubicles for toilets and showers. The material can be adapted for changing areas and various decontamination cubicles such as air showers.

0526s Terrazzo - precast

This worksection Template shell acts as a prompt and is applicable to precast terrazzo elements and/or products including toilet and shower cubicle partitions, stairs and door thresholds.

0527b Room dividers

This cut-down worksection Template is applicable to operable walls, folding doors and accordion doors.

0531b Suspended ceilings - combined

This cut-down worksection Template is applicable to proprietary suspended internal ceilings and external soffits of dry construction with suspension systems attached to a supporting structure.

0531 AMF AUSTRALIA in suspended ceilings

This branded worksection Template is applicable to suspended internal ceilings of dry construction supplied by AMF Australia with suspension systems attached to a supporting structure.

0531 KNAUF in suspended ceilings

This full worksection Template is applicable to KNAUF tiles, panels and linings for proprietary suspended internal ceilings and external soffits of dry construction with suspension systems attached to a supporting structure.

0531 MIKOR suspended ceilings

This branded worksection Template is applicable to MIKOR suspended internal ceilings and external soffits of dry construction with suspension systems attached to a supporting structure.

0531 USG suspended ceilings

This branded worksection Template is applicable to USG Australasia suspended internal ceilings and external soffits of dry construction with suspension systems attached to a supporting structure.

0541 ASP Access floors

This branded worksection Template is applicable to ASP Access Floors pedestal access floor systems, covered by AS 4154.

0541 TASMAN access floors

This branded worksection Template is applicable to TASMAN pedestal access floor systems covered by AS 4154.

0551 Joinery

This full worksection Template is applicable to the shop fabrication and site installation of custom made joinery fixtures.

0551 HETTICH hardware in joinery

This branded worksection Template is applicable to the shop fabrication and site installation of custom made joinery fixtures incorporating Hettich joinery hardware fittings and systems.

0552b Metalwork - fabricated

This cut-down worksection Template is applicable to the shop fabrication and site installation of custom made joinery fixtures.

0554 SAYFA stairs, ladders, walkways and guardrails

This branded worksection Template is applicable to the design, specification, installation and maintenance of stairs, ladders, fixed platforms and walkways for commercial and industrial applications as supplied by SAYFA Systems.

0573 Extinguishers and blankets

This full worksection Template is applicable to fire extinguishers and fire blankets. Products used must be on the ActivFire Register of Fire Protection Equipment. The specification should reflect any extra requirements of local statutory authorities. The principal product standards are the AS/NZS 1841 series and AS 2444.

0574 Window coverings

This full worksection Template is applicable to window coverings both decorative and blockout comprising, curtains and blinds, manual and power operated.

0581b Signs and display

This cut-down worksection Template is applicable to house signage, display and statutory signs. Signage for switchboards, piping, etc should be dealt with in the appropriate technical worksection, but coordinated with this worksection.

0611 Plastering

This full worksection Template covers traditional wet plastering and rendering, though proprietary and special systems may feature in the project specifications and drawings. It includes work on lath, and on panelling of various materials.

0612b Cementitious toppings

This cut-down worksection Template is applicable to cement-based toppings on floors and steps. There is no relevant standard in Australia but there are numerous guides available from BRANZ and the Cement and Concrete Association.

0612 POLYFLOR KIESEL self levelling cementitious toppings

This branded worksection Template is applicable to Polyflor Australia Pty Ltd for its Kiesel brand of self levelling cementitious toppings on floors. There is no relevant standard in but there are numerous guides available from BRANZ and the Cement and Concrete Association.

0621 Waterproofing - wet areas

This full worksection Template is applicable to waterproof membrane applications to wet areas and is written with reference to AS 3740 and AS/NZS 4858.

0621 DURAM waterproofing - wet areas

This work section Template is applicable to waterproof membrane applications to wet areas as supplied by DURAM Industries Pty Ltd and is written with reference to AS 3740 and AS/NZS 4858.

0621 LATICRETE waterproofing - wet areas

This branded worksection Template is applicable to Laticrete waterproof membrane applications to wet areas and is written with reference to AS 3740 and AS/NZS 4858.

0621 SIKA waterproofing - wet areas

This branded worksection Template is applicable to waterproof membrane applications to wet areas as supplied by SIKA AUSTRALIA Pty Ltd and is written with reference to AS 3740 and AS/NZS 4858.

0631b Ceramic tiling

This cut-down worksection Template is applicable to floor and wall ceramic tiling. Tiles may be specified by manufacturer’s brand name or by generic type, plus essential characteristics such as size, colour, surface, edge type etc. Bedding, grouting, fixing and jointing requirements should also be specified.

0631 LATICRETE in ceramic tiling

This branded worksection Template is applicable to floor and wall ceramic tiling incorporating Laticrete adhesives, admixes, screeds, renders and grouting materials. Tiles may be specified by manufacturer’s brand name or by generic type, plus essential characteristics such as size, colour, surface, edge type etc. Bedding, grouting, fixing and jointing requirements should also be specified.

0632s Stone and terrazzo tiling

This worksection Template is a shell which acts as a prompt and is applicable to stone tiling, industrial cast stone tiling, terrazzo tiling (cementitious and resinous) and manufactured cementitious tiling on various substrates.

0632 LATICRETE in stone and terrazzo tiling

This branded worksection Template is applicable to stone tiling, industrial cast stone tiling, terrazzo tiling (cementitious and resinous) and manufactured cementitious tiling on various substrates incorporating Laticrete adhesives, admixes screeds, renders and grouting materials.

0651b Resilient finishes

This cut-down worksection Template is applicable to resilient sheet and tile laid finishes with associated underlay.

0651 DALSOUPLE in resilient finishes

This branded worksection Template is applicable to resilient sheet and tile laid finishes with associated underlay including synthetic sporting surfaces and rubber products produced by Dalsouple Australasia Pty Ltd.

0651 FORBO resilient finishes

This branded worksection Template is applicable to resilient products supplied by FORBO FLOORCOVERINGS PTY LTD as follows:

• Sheet linoleum floor finishes supplied as Marmoleum, Artoleum and Corkment underlay.

• Commercial vinyl sheet and tile floor finishes supplied as Project vinyl in Slip resistant, Wetroom and High performance grades.

• Domestic cushioned vinyl floor finishes.

• Accessories comprising linoleum and vinyl welding cable and pre-formed coved linoleum and vinyl skirtings.

• Static conductive sheet vinyl supplied as ColoRex EC.

• Static dissipative sheet vinyl supplied as ColoRex SD.

• Linoleum supplied as Marmoleum Ohmex.

• Adhesives.

0651 POLYFLOR resilient finishes

This branded worksection Template is applicable to resilient sheet and tile laid products supplied by PolyflorAustralia Pty Ltd as follows:

• Homogenous sheet vinyl with polyurethane coating.

• Homogenous sheet vinyl with slip resistant qualities.

• Heterogeneous sheet vinyl with polyurethane coating.

• Heterogeneous sheet vinyl with acoustic rating.

• Synthetic rubber sheet and tile floorcoverings.

• Semi-flexible vinyl composition tiles.

• Static conductive and dissipative sheet vinyl.

• Flexible sheet vinyl sport flooring.

• Vinyl wall cladding.

• Accessories comprising vinyl weld rod, capping strip, cove former and preformed vinyl skirtings.

• Adhesives.

0652b Carpets

This cut-down worksection Template is applicable to carpet materials, including broadloom carpet, carpet tiles and underlay, their fixing methods and cleaning. It refers to AS/NZS 2455.

0652 DUNLOP cushion in carpets

This branded worksection is applicable to carpet materials, including broadloom carpet, carpet tiles and carpet cushion (underlay) from Dunlop Flooring, their fixing methods and cleaning. It refers to AS/NZS 2455.

0654 Engineered panel flooring

This full worksection Template is applicable to manufactured floating and adhesive fixed panel floor systems on various substrates. It assumes the provision of a substrate or a supporting structure for an underlay.

0655 Timber flooring

This full worksection Template is applicable to fitted solid timber strip flooring, intermittently and continuously supported, adhesive fixed fitted timber block parquet and mosaic parquet flooring products and associated underlays.

0656 Floor sanding and finishing

This full worksection Template is applicable to basic floor sanding of timber substrates for other finishes, basic floor sanding as the first stage preparation for clear coating systems, finish sanding for clear coating systems and the selection and application of clear coating systems.

0657 Resin based seamless flooring

This full worksection Template is applicable to resin based applied flooring and includes in situ resinous terrazzo flooring.

0657 NUPLEX resin based flooring

This branded worksection Template is applicable to NUPLEX resin based applied flooring and includes in situ resinous terrazzo flooring.

0657 SIKA resin based seamless flooring

This branded worksection Template is applicable to resin based seamless flooring by SIKA Australia and includes in situ resinous terrazzo flooring.

0671b Painting

This cut-down worksection Template is applicable to the in situ application of coating films to buildings and interior elements. The primary referenced standard is AS/NZS 2311  which provides a guide to products and procedures for the painting of buildings for general domestic, commercial and industrial use.

0671 DULUX painting

This branded worksection Template is applicable to the in situ application of DULUX coating films to buildings and interior elements. The worksection outlines requirements for materials, workmanship and equipment involved in the preparation and application of:

• Painting systems over various substrates, including the priming coat or system for the protection on non-structural metals;

• Clear finishes and transparent staining systems for high quality indoor woodwork.

0671 RESENE painting

This branded worksection Template is applicable to the in situ application of RESENE coating films to buildings and interior elements. The worksection outlines requirements for materials, workmanship and equipment involved in the preparation and application of:

• Painting systems over various substrates, including the priming coat or system for the protection on non-structural metals;

• Clear finishes and transparent staining systems for high quality indoor woodwork.

0671 SOLVER painting

This branded worksection Template is applicable to the in situ application of SOLVER coating films to buildings and interior elements. The worksection outlines requirements for materials, workmanship and equipment involved in the preparation and application of:

• Painting systems over various substrates, including the priming coat or system for the protection on non-structural metals;

• Clear finishes and transparent staining systems for high quality indoor woodwork.

0671 TAUBMANS painting

This branded worksection Template is applicable to the in situ application of TAUBMANS coating films to buildings and interior elements. The worksection outlines requirements for materials, workmanship and equipment involved in the preparation and application of:

• Painting systems over various substrates, including the priming coat or system for the protection on non-structural metals;

• Clear finishes for high quality indoor woodwork.

0671 WATTYL painting

This branded worksection Template is applicable to the in situ application of TAUBMANS coating films to buildings and interior elements. The worksection outlines requirements for materials, workmanship and equipment involved in the preparation and application of:

• Painting systems over various substrates, including the priming coat or system for the protection on non-structural metals;

• Clear finishes for high quality indoor woodwork.

0672 Textured and membrane coatings

This full worksection Template is applicable to the in situ application of latex extensible (membrane) coating and textured surface coating systems to buildings and interior elements. The primary referenced standard is AS/NZS 2311 which provides a guide to products and procedures for the painting of buildings for general domestic, commercial and industrial use. Textured coatings are described generically in AS/NZS 2311 clause 4.14.

0672 GRANOSITE coatings

This branded worksection Template is applicable to the in situ application of GRANOSITE latex extensible (membrane) coating and textured surface coating systems to buildings and interior elements. The primary referenced standard is AS/NZS 2311 which provides a guide to products and procedures for the painting of buildings for general domestic, commercial and industrial use. Textured coatings are described generically in AS/NZS 2311 clause 4.14.

0673 Powder coatings

This full worksection Template is applicable to the off-site application of powder coating systems for to aluminium architectural applications, and to exterior and interior buildings elements. The primary referenced standards are AS 3715 for aluminium and aluminium alloy substrates and AS 4506 for metal substrates other than aluminium.

0673 AAF anodising, powder coatings and fluropolymer

This branded worksection Template is applicable to the off-site application by AAF (Australian Aluminium Finishing) of anodising, powder coating and fluoropolymer systems to aluminium architectural applications, and to exterior and interior buildings elements. The primary referenced standards are AS 3715 for architectural applications of aluminium and aluminium alloys; AS 1231 for anodising and AAMA 2605.

0679 Wall papering

This full worksection Template deals with wallpapers of various materials and their installation. For projects which may include items not covered by this worksection new text or modification of this text may be required. Examples include Commercial vinyl or fabric in which text from the manufacturer's recommendations can be incorporated. There are no relevant standards.

0702 Mechanical design and install

This full worksection Template is applicable to simple mechanical installations in which the specification will be prepared by the architect and the mechanical design will be undertaken by the contractor without the involvement of a specialist mechanical consultant. It deals with packaged air conditioning systems (ducted and non-ducted) and straightforward mechanical ventilation.

0731 FANTECH fans

This branded worksection Template is applicable to FANTECH centrifugal, axial flow, mixed flow and propeller fans, roof mounted fans and window/wall mounted fans of the type commonly used in air conditioning and ventilation systems.

0745 FANTECH attenuators and acoustic louvres

This branded worksection Template is applicable to FANTECH duct mounted sound attenuators and wall mounted acoustic louvres.

0752 SEKISUI PILON mechanical piping insulation

This full worksection Template is applicable to the Sekisui Pilon insulation and sheathing for piping, tanks vessels and flues.

0792 Mechanical maintenance

This full worksection Template is applicable to routine, emergency and statutory maintenance of mechanical services systems including plant (chillers, cooling towers, fans etc.) distribution systems (ductwork, piping, fire dampers etc.) automatic controls and mechanical electrical installations. It includes maintenance to be provided during and after construction.

0802 Hydraulic design and install

This full worksection Template is applicable to simple hydraulic installations for which the specification will be prepared by the architect and the hydraulic design will be undertaken by the contractor without the involvement of a specialist hydraulic consultant. It deals with hot and cold water services, sanitary plumbing and drainage, stormwater, natural gas and LP gas installations.

0811s Sanitary fixtures

This worksection Template is a shell. It acts as a prompt and is applicable to the selection and installation of sanitary fixtures. AS/NZS 3500.0 uses the term fixtures generically for all receptacles that discharge into the sanitary plumbing or sanitary drainage installation. It distinguishes between soil fixtures and waste fixtures. A soil fixture includes WC pans, urinals and slop hopper. Waste fixtures covers all fixtures that are not soil fixtures. The reference standards are the AS/NZS 3500 series which are cited in the PCA (Plumbing Code of Australia).

0812s Tapware

This worksection Template is a shell. It acts as a prompt and is applicable to taps and tapware and includes related fittings such as towel rails. The reference standards are the AS/NZS 3500 series which are cited in the PCA(Plumbing Code of Australia).

0814 Hydraulic pumps

This worksection Template is applicable to pumps used in hot and cold water services and stormwater. The pumps in this worksection are all close-coupled type (i.e. they have no pump bearings). For direct-coupled pumps refer to the Mechanical pumps worksection. The reference standards are AS/NZS 3500.1 and AS/NZS 3500.3 which are cited in the Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA).

0815 BILLI boiling, chilled and filtered water dispensers

This branded worksection Template is applicable to boiling, chilled and filtered water unit dispensers produced by BILLI Pty Limited. The reference standards for this worksection are AS/NZS 3500.1 and AS/NZS 3500.4 which are cited by the PCA.

0823 Cold and heated water

This full worksection Template is applicable to potable cold and heated (hot and warm) water services including water for human consumption, food preparation, food utensil washing and personal hygiene. It is also applicable in certain circumstances to non-drinking water services. The reference standards for this worksection are AS/NZS 3500.1 and AS/NZS 3500.4 which are cited by the PCA (Plumbing Code of Australia).

0831 Hydrants

This full worksection Template is applicable to fire hydrant installations, accessories, piping and installation either mandated by the BCA or required for other reasons. The worksection relies almost entirely on the referenced standards, many of which are statutory. AS 2419.1 is a deemed-to-satisfy standard under the BCA. Products used must be on the ActivFire Register of Fire Protection Equipment.

0902 Electrical design and install

This full worksection Template is applicable to simple electrical installations in which the specification will be prepared by the architect and the electrical design will be undertaken by the contractor without the involvement of a specialist electrical consultant.

0937 EATON ELECTRICAL uninterruptible power supply

This branded worksection Template is applicable to EATON ELECTRICAL battery driven, static uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs) designed to provide an instantaneous, short term 50 Hz power supply in the event of interruption to the normal power supply. It is not intended for direct grid connection purposes.

0943 EATON ELECTRICAL switchboard components

This branded worksection Template is applicable to EATON ELECTRICAL protective and control devices and for the selection of switchboard accessories.

0943 ERICO in switchboard components

This branded worksection Template is applicable to ERICO electrical products for surge protection and earthing and for the selection of switchboard components.

0979 ERICO in lightning protection

This branded worksection Template is applicable to the provision of ERICO lightning protection systems to achieve a tolerable level of risk for buildings. It relies on AS/NZS 1768 and assumes a system is required, either following an assessment of risk or regardless of the outcome of any risk assessment, for example, when there is a desire for no avoidable risk.

0981 KABA electronic security access controls

This branded worksection Template is applicable to the provision of KABA access control and security alarm systems in buildings. It relies generally on AS 2201, and includes local alarm systems, centrally monitored systems, access control systems and closed circuit television.

1500r NATSPEC maintenance reference

NATSPEC Reference is quality statement for maintenance and repairs only and is not suitable for customisation for construction purposes. NATSPEC Reference is derived from the NATSPEC worksection text. Documentation for maintenance contracts will require additional information to cover the selection of products and materials to match existing work and to fulfill slip resistance obligations.

1501 Technical specifications for buildings and facilities

This worksection comprises of the defined maintenance activities required in the buildings and facilities generally described as routine cleaning and minor specific maintenance. The contractor will act for the council in undertaking the activities listed in the buildings and facilities assigned.

1531 Floors

This worksection covers the maintenance of floors including the internal and external horizontal structural surfaces which constitute part of the building and area accessible by users of the building. Materials may include masonry, concrete, metal, timber. Surfacing can include resilient surfaces, paint, carpet and tiles.

1532 Walls

This worksection covers the maintenance of walls, including all internal and external continuous vertical structures, separating rooms or open areas that are either load or non-load bearing. Materials may include masonry, concrete, metal, light timber framing with cladding, plasterboard, timber, steel or glass blockwork. Walls may be surfaced or finished with timber, steel, exposed masonry, resilient surfaces, wallpaper, paint and tiles.

1533 Doorways and windows

This worksection covers the maintenance of doorways including all the internal and external entry and exit structures. Doorways include timber doors, steel clad doors, timber, steel and aluminium door frames, security doors, fire resistant doors, frameless glass doors, revolving doors and overhead doors. Surfacing is either natural, painted or stained. Windows include all metal and timber windows as well as all window frames, screens and grills. Window frames may be painted, stained or anodised. Window and door furniture such as locks, hinges are included.

1534 Ceilings

This worksection covers the maintenance of ceilings including all the overhead structural surfaces either suspended or attached in the under roof area of a building or facility. Materials may include plasterboard panels, fibrous plaster tiles, mineral fibre tiles, glass fibre panels, metal louvred panels, steel panels, aluminium panels, wood fibre panels, strawboard and plywood panels. Ceilings may be surfaced in paint, resilient surfaces and wallpaper.

1535 Roofing

This worksection covers the maintenance of roofs including all the external structures and cladding that protect buildings and facilities from the weather. Materials may include tiling, fibre cement shingles, timber shingle and shale roofing, sheet metal, copper, concrete, plastic sheet, glazed roofing, suspended fabric. Roofs may be surfaced with resilient surfaces, paint or anodised. Roofing also includes guttering and all rain water goods.

1571 Mechanical systems

This worksection covers the maintenance of mechanical systems including all the fittings, structures, units, installations for use in association with mechanical operations in a building or facility. Mechanical systems include chillers, water heating boilers, cooling towers, fans, pumps, air coils, tanks and vessels, packaged equipment, refrigeration ductwork and mechanical piping, mechanical insulation and equipment for water treatment and for liquid fuel storage and reticulation.

1572 Hydraulic systems

This worksection covers the maintenance of hydraulic systems including all the fittings, pipes, sanitary fixtures, installations for use and conveyance of water, wastewater, fuel or gas. Hydraulic Systems include stormwater, wastewater, freshwater, irrigation and fuel or gas systems as well as hydrants, hose reels and sprinklers.

1573 Electrical systems

This worksection covers the maintenance of electrical systems including all the fittings, wiring, installations for use in association with power and lighting in a facility. Includes systems for domestic installations, generating sets, uninterruptible power supply, switchboards, wiring or accessories, luminaires, emergency evacuation lighting, telecommunications cabling, master antenna television, lightning protection, fire detection and alarms, emergency warning and intercommunications as well as electronic security.

1581 External building surveillance

This worksection covers the maintenance of the external security of council buildings and secured areas by way of monitoring of intruder alarm systems from a central control facility and the provision of mobile security patrols to the buildings and secured areas as designated.

1582 Accident repairs management (Recoverable)

This worksection covers the inspection and appraisal of damage, compilation of details and reporting related to accidents where costs are recoverable. The Contractor shall liaise with the police or public to obtain details of persons responsible, vehicles/drivers and take photos of damage when required. Where vehicles are involved, the contractor shall note the registration Nos, vehicle make and model, driver's name, address and license No. A report on the value and nature of building/facility asset damage shall be prepared. This activity does not include repair work.

1583 Emergency call out

This worksection covers the provision of an effective service which is readily contactable 24 hrs a day, year round and which the public or others may call for assistance. The contractor is required to make a record, or diary of calls and details and to liaise and direct urgent action, by way of inspection and appraisal.

1584 Storm damage response

This worksection covers short notice repairs under emergency conditions concerned with making the building or facility safe and is limited to activity which could reasonably be undertaken in a 24 hour period. Work includes removal of debris causing obstruction or damage to the adjacent property, and provision of temporary roofing with tarps. The cause of the storm damage may be due to the action of wind, rain, flood or lightning strike. This may include the use of tree lopping contractors, cherry pickers, chainsaws, trucks, and the like.

1585 External cleaning

This worksection includes all procedures necessary for the routine cleaning of the external surfaces of buildings, covered areas immediately adjacent to buildings and external stairways. This activity covers all required activities such as cleaning walls, paths, signs, graffiti removal and clearing gutters.

1586 Internal cleaning

This worksection includes all procedures necessary for the routine cleaning of buildings including offices, foyers, meeting rooms, kitchens, hallways. It excludes toilets covered in 1587 Sanitary cleaning. This activity covers all required activities such as carpet and upholstery cleaning, dusting and polishing furniture, emptying waste bins and ash trays, cleaning walls and doors and replacing light bulbs and tubes. Area covered by this activity includes all internal areas and covered foyers and alcove areas immediately outside external access doors.

1587 Sanitary cleaning

This worksection covers all procedures necessary for the routine cleaning of sanitary facilities designated for public or staff use located in a separate building or within buildings and facilities. This activity covers all required activities such as the cleaning of toilets and hand basins in addition to all related surface cleaning commonly required for the upkeep of such premises. Building and facility cleaning not directly related to sanitary facilities is covered under other activity specifications. Provision has been made within this specification for the routine replenishment of consumable supplies required to meet to the requirements of this activity such as hand towels, soap, toilet paper, sanitary napkins and light bulbs.

1588 Window cleaning

This worksection includes all procedures necessary for the routine cleaning of the internal and external surfaces of perimeter windows and both sides of all internal windows, glass partitions and glass panels.

1589 Cleaning - blinds and fire proofing of curtains

This worksection includes all procedures necessary for the routine cleaning of blinds and curtains as well as the fire proofing of curtains.