AUS-SPEC Complete 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.

0012 Waterfront development

This worksection Template is applicable to the design of waterfront development structures such as marinas, wharfs, jetties, boat tramps and seawalls and the design of artificial waterways.

0013 Bushfire protection

This worksection Template is applicable to the design of bushfire protection facilities.

0021 Site regrading

This worksection Template is applicable to site regrading for both Council works and land development and subdivision approved by Council.

0041 Geometric road layout

This worksection Template is applicable to the geometric layout design of minor roadworks, using principles of street design to ensure safety, improved amenity and to reduce pedestrian/vehicular conflicts. This worksection applies to minor roads within the domain of urban and regional Councils. For major highways, refer to the relevant State Roads Authority. State and Territory requirements must be included for certain Austroads requirements.

0042 Pavement design

This worksection Template contains procedures for the design of the following forms of pavement construction:

• Flexible pavements consisting of unbound granular materials.

• Flexible pavements that contain one or more bound layers, including pavements containing asphalt layers other than thin asphalt wearing surfaces.

• Rigid pavements (i.e. cement concrete pavements).

• Concrete or clay segmental pavements.

0043 Subsurface drainage (Design)

This worksection is Template applicable to the design and documentation of subsurface drainage.

0044 Pathways and cycleways

This worksection sets Template out requirements to be used in the design of various types of cycleways and pathways.

0061 Bridges and related structures

This worksection is applicable to the design of the following structures:

• Road traffic bridges.

• Pedestrian bridges including bicycle and wheelchair access.

• Structures other than bridges associated with road construction e.g. culverts, retaining structures, sign supporting structures and noise barriers.

• Detention basins.

• Structures providing public safety e.g. safety barriers, safety rails, protection screens and street lighting poles.

• Temporary works.

0071 Water supply - Reticulation and pump stations (Design)

This worksection Template is applicable to procedures for the design of a drinking and non-drinking water reticulation system up to and including DN 600 mm, either as a stand-alone project or as part of a development in regional Councils. This worksection is aligned to the Water Services Association of Australia WSA 03 Water Supply Code and is applicable for providing new water supply or upgrading an existing water supply system.

0074 Stormwater drainage (Design)

This worksection Template is applicable to the design of stormwater drainage systems for urban and regional areas. It covers hydrology and hydraulic design for a total stormwater drainage design and includes Water Sensitive Urban Design principles of stormwater harvesting and re-use. It is intended to be used with Council’s own Handbook for drainage design criteria. This worksection assumes that the Councils maintain a Handbook which is provided to the design consultant to inform the design.

0075 Control of erosion and sedimentation (Design)

This worksection Template is applicable to planning and design control measures to:

• Reduce the erosion hazard of any particular construction activities.

• Control stormwater flows which carry sediment to an acceptable level of soil depletion.

• Provide, post-construction, wetlands and/or water control structures for a fully rehabilitated site.

0076 Sewerage systems - Reticulation and pump stations (Design)

This worksection Template is applicable to the design of a sewerage system either as a stand-alone project or part of a development in regional Councils.

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.

0131 Preliminaries

This full 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.

0138 Multiple contracts

This full worksection Template is applicable to projects to be let as several prime contract packages, also known as separate contracts and trade package contracts. It deals with the interfaces between the contracts and provides a framework for scheduling the boundaries of responsibility between the contractor and the principal or other contractors, on behalf of the principal.

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.

0141 Preliminaries - ABIC MW-2008

This full worksection Template is applicable to the ABIC MW-2008 contract for major non-housing work. It can be adapted for use with the various state and territory specific contracts for housing work. It is relevant to 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.

0141 Preliminaries - ABIC MW-2011 C Qld

This full worksection Template is applicable to the ABIC MW-2011 C Qld contract for major non-housing work. Major housing work in Queensland is covered by ABIC MW-2011 H Qld. It is relevant to 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-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.

0144 Preliminaries - AS 4000

This full worksection Template is applicable to the AS 4000 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.

0146 Preliminaries - AS 4902

This full worksection Template is applicable to the AS 4902 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.

0148 Preliminaries - ABIC MW-1

This full worksection Template is applicable to the ABIC MW-1 contract for major or complex building work (Queensland only). It is relevant to 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.

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.

0154 Contract schedules for parks and recreation areas

This worksection outlines the contract schedules for parks and recreation areas, bills of quantities and shedules of dayworks rates.

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.

0156 Contract schedules for road reserves

This worksection outlines the contract schedules for road reserves, bill of quantities and schedules daywork rates.

0160 Quality

This full worksection Template applies to the selection and implementation of a project Quality Management System based on AS/NZS ISO 9001. It includes the submission of a Quality Plan from a contractor having an approved Quality Manual.

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.

0164 Parks and recreation areas management plan

The park 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 park maintenance plan specification and a series of documents to be completed and submitted to the superintendent over the duration of the contract.

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.

0166 Road reserve management plan requirements

This worksection sets out the requirements for the maintenance management plan to be provided by the contractor.

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.

0171 General requirements

This full 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.

0182 Fire-stopping

This full 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.

0183 Metals and prefinishes

This full 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.

0201 Demolition

This full 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.

0221 Site management

This full 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.

0224 Stormwater - site

This full 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.

0242 Landscape - fences and barriers

This full 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.

0243 Landscape - water features

This full worksection Template is applicable to water features as part of landscape works.

0250 Landscape - gardening

This full 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.

0251 Landscape - soils

This full 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.

0252 Landscape - soft surfaces

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

0253 Landscape - planting

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

0254 Irrigation

This full worksection Template is applicable to automatically controlled fixed watering systems.

0255 Landscape - plant procurement

This full 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.

0256 Landscape - establishment

This full 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.

0257 Landscape - roadways and street trees

This worksection Template is concerned with soft landscaping works and is applicable to:

• The vegetation of cut and fill batters, pathway verges, median areas and open drains.

• Surface preparation, topsoiling, fertilising, and turfing or sowing of seed and may include surface protection works, hydroseeding, hydromulching and straw mulching.

• The supply of plants, planting, fertilising, mulching, staking, watering and maintenance of plants including street trees.

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.

0271 Pavement base and subbase

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

0272 Asphaltic concrete

This full worksection Template 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.

0273 Sprayed bituminous surfacing

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

0274 Concrete pavement

This full 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.

0275 Segmental pavers - mortar bed

This full 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.

0281 Bushfire Perimeter tracks

This worksection  Template is applicable to the construction of perimeter tracks for bushfire protection in rural and urban developments for Crown or private land. It addresses requirements for constructing and maintaining tracks in a way that minimises soil erosion and ensures reliable access under bushfire conditions.

0292 Masonry walls

This worksection Template is applicable to laying of concrete, brick or stone masonry units for construction of retaining walls and free-standing walls such as noise attenuation, dwarf and feature walls for landscaping or similar structures.

0293 Crib retaining walls

This worksection Template is applicable to the construction of proprietary timber crib and precast concrete crib retaining walls. This may involve the design and construction of structures required to retain and reinforce soil, rock and other materials. It consists of the excavation for foundations, construction of reinforced concrete footing, precast concrete or treated timber crib wall, selected backfill in and behind the crib wall, and subsurface drainage to the wall, as documented.

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. 

0310 Concrete - combined

This full 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. 

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.

0311 Concrete formwork

This full 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.

0312 Concrete reinforcement

This full 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.

0314 Concrete in situ

This full 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.

0315 Concrete finishes

This full 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.

0331 Brick and block construction

This full 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.

0332 Stone masonry

This full 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.

0333 Stone repair

This full worksection Template is applicable to the repair restoration and cleaning of existing stone masonry. It includes both natural and synthetic stone and the mortar, fixings and methods of repointing.

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.

0344 Steel - hot-dip galvanized coatings

This full 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.

0345 Steel - protective paint coatings

This full 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.

0411 Waterproofing - external and tanking

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

0431 Cladding – combined

This full 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.

0433 Stone cladding

This full worksection Template is applicable to mechanically fixed natural stone or cast stone cladding panels in external or internal applications.

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.

0552 Metalwork - fabricated

This full 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.

0581 Signs and display

This full 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.

0612 Cementitious toppings

This full 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.

0613 Terrazzo in situ

This full worksection Template specifies in situ cementitious terrazzo floor systems. It was originally compiled with the Australian Stone and Terrazzo Association. Particular requirements such as type of terrazzo, materials, underbeds, bonding and precast details may be shown on the drawings or incorporated in the specification. There is no relevant standard. Terrazzo is deemed to comply with the BCA requirements for fire hazard properties (see BCA C1.10).

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.

0632 Stone and terrazzo tiling

This full worksection Template 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.

0641 Applied wall finishes

This full worksection Template is applicable to custom made wall panels, in situ applied wall linings and the in situ application of specialist wall finishes. There are no published standards, Australian or otherwise, for the specialist finishes utilised by interior designers.

0651 Resilient finishes

This full 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.

0671 Painting

This full 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.

1101 Control of traffic

This worksection Template is applicable to:

• Design, construction, maintenance and removal of temporary roadways including side tracks, divided road crossovers, detours, provision of traffic controllers, signposting, road markings, raised pavement markers, lights, barriers and any other items required.

• The safe movement of traffic and protection of persons.

• Temporary diversions and signage to secure the work site.

1102 Control of erosion and sedimentation (Construction)

This worksection Template is applicable to the control of erosion and sedimentation in accordance with an Environmental Management Plan for moderate sized works and supplemented by a Soil and Water Management Plan for major works, both prepared by the Contractor.

1111 Clearing and grubbing

This worksection Template is applicable to the clearing, grubbing and removal of all vegetation, logs, stumps, boulders, roots, scrub, debris and dumped material to allow site works for roadway construction. Demolition and disposal of any minor man-made structures (such as fences and livestock yards). Removal of all rubbish and other materials that are unsuitable for use in the works.

1112 Earthworks (Roadways)

This worksection Template is applicable to the excavation of cuttings, construction of embankments, including site regrading, borrow activities and selected material zone.

1113 Stabilisation

This worksection Template is applicable to materials and processes for stabilisation of subgrade and pavement courses.

1121 Open drains including kerb and channel (gutter)

This worksection Template is applicable to the construction, lining and protection of all types of open drains, including unlined and lined open drains, kerb and/or channel (gutter) and rock filled wire mattresses and gabions. 

1122 Kerb and channel (gutter) replacement

This worksection Template is applicable to the removal and disposal of existing kerb and channel (gutter) and the construction of new kerb and channel (gutter) and associated works including foundations for components, adjustment/replacement of gully pits and reinstatement of pavement and driveways as documented.

1131 Rolled concrete subbase

This worksection Template is applicable to the construction of rolled concrete subbase, including mixing, transportation, placement, compaction and curing.

1132 Mass concrete subbase

This worksection Template is applicable to construction of mass concrete subbase including trial sections and subgrade beams to the dimensions and levels shown on the Drawings and in accordance with the provisions of the Contract.

1133 Plain and reinforced concrete base

This worksection Template is applicable to construction, by mechanical or hand placement of plain or reinforced concrete base, including trial sections, slab anchors and terminal slabs to the dimensions and levels shown on the drawings and in accordance with the provisions of the Contract. The work also includes the construction of reinforced concrete approach slabs at bridge abutments and traffic signal approach slabs where specified on the drawings.

1134 Steel fibre reinforced concrete base

This worksection Template is applicable to the construction of steel fibre reinforced concrete (SFRC) base and minor SFRC works for pavements. It does not apply to large scale highway works.

1135 Continuously reinforced concrete base

This worksection Template is applicable to the construction of continuously reinforced concrete base including trial sections and slab anchors.

1136 Cold milling of asphalt and base course

This worksection Template is applicable to the removal of asphalt and base course by cold milling to a specified depth, the hauling of the material to stock piles and disposal areas and the sweeping of pavement.

1141 Flexible pavements

This worksection Template is applicable to the supply, spreading, compaction and trimming of base and subbase courses of flexible (unbound) and semi-rigid (bound) pavements.

1142 Bituminous cold mix

This worksection Template is applicable to design, production and delivery of ‘hot mixed – cold laid plant mix’ (cold mix) including supply of bituminous materials, sampling, testing and all other operations necessary to provide the conforming product or dense graded cold mix of nominal sizes 7, 10 or 14 mm.

1143 Sprayed bituminous surfacing

This worksection Template was prepared by the Australian Asphalt Pavement Association (AAPA) in conjunction with the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia (IPWEA) and Standards Australia. The aim of the worksection is to promote national uniformity and good practice in the specification and use of sprayed seals.

1144 Asphaltic concrete (Roadways)

This worksection Template was prepared by the Australian Asphalt Pavement Association (AAPA) in conjunction with the IPWEA and Standards Australia. The aim of this worksection is to promote national uniformity and good practice in the specification and use of asphalt. It is intended for application to most uses of asphalt although some specialist uses, such as heavy-duty, off-road applications (airfields, container terminals), special mix types, and non-road applications may require further specific requirements.

1145 Segmental paving

This worksection Template covers the construction of both clay and concrete segmental paving for road pavements, medians, traffic islands, driveways, cycleways, footpaths and other pedestrian areas.

1146 Bituminous slurry surfacing

This worksection Template is applicable to the design, supply, mixing and placement of bituminous slurry surfacing comprising slurry seal and microsurfacing for surface correction and wearing surface applications on road pavements, carparks, cycleways and footpaths.

1151 Road openings and restorations

This worksection Template is applicable to road openings and restoration works associated with installation of Council and/or public utility services, for contracts let by local authorities.

1152 Road openings and restorations (Utilities)

This worksection Template is applicable to road openings and restoration works associated with installation of public utility services consistent with the objectives of the Streets Opening Conference Information Bulletin on Codes and Practices and Model Agreement for Local Councils and Utility/Service Providers. It is applicable for contracts let by public utilities and reflects the utility/service provider’s needs for contracted restorations.

1163 Rigid road safety barrier systems

This worksection Template is applicable to the setting out and construction of concrete safety barriers.

1171 Subsurface drainage

This worksection Template is applicable to provision of subsurface drainage system for roadworks including establishment, supply, placement, recording and marking on ground.

1172 Subsoil and foundation drains

This worksection Template is applicable to the excavation of trenches, bedding, installation and backfilling of subsoil and foundation drains for the drainage of ground water, seepage, springs and wet areas in pavements in cuttings and adjacent to foundations associated with roadworks.

1173 Pavement drains

This worksection Template is applicable to sub-pavement drains, intra-pavement drains and edge drains for pavement layers, including excavation, pipework, backfilling and outlet structures associated with roadworks.

1174 Drainage mats

This worksection Template is applicable to the installation of drainage mats (blankets) to intercept or collect subsurface water impacting the construction of roadways.

1191 Pavement markings

This worksection Template is applicable to pavement markings comprising setting out, supply and application of pavement marking paint, thermoplastic pavement marking material, pavement marking tape and raised pavement markers.

1192 Signposting

This worksection Template is applicable to the supply and erection of signs for roadways.

1193 Guide posts

This worksection Template is applicable to the supply of all materials and the erection of guide posts and delineators.

1194 Non-rigid road safety barrier systems

This worksection Template is applicable to supply and erection of non-rigid road safety barriers.

1195 Boundary fences for road reserves

This worksection Template is applicable to construction of boundary fences including setting out, clearing, supply of materials and components, and erection.

1196 Street lighting

This worksection Template is applicable to street lighting installations in which the specification will be prepared by the local government authority and the lighting and electrical design will be undertaken by the contractor without the involvement of a specialist electrical consultant.

1341 Water - reticulation and pump stations (Construction)

This worksection Template is applicable to the construction of water supply mains up to DN 600 nominal size and small pump stations. This worksection is aligned to the Water Services Association of Australia Water Supply Code WSA 03 and is applicable for the construction of new water supply or upgrading an existing water supply system.

1351 Stormwater drainage (Construction)

This worksection Template is applicable to drainage lines, open drains, kerb and gutter, and drainage structures. it is an umbrella worksection for all other drainage worksections (1352 Pipe drainage, 1353 Precast box culverts, 1354 Drainage structures).

1352 Pipe drainage

This worksection Template is applicable to the supply and installation of pipe and pipe arches for stormwater drainage. it includes precast concrete, reinforced concrete, steel and flexible drainage lines. Read this worksection in conjunction with 1351 Stormwater drainage (Construction) which covers umbrella requirements relating to excavation, bedding and support, compaction and backfilling for stormwater drainage.

1353 Precast box culverts

This worksedtion Template is applicable to the supply and installation of precast concrete box culverts. Read this worksection in conjunction with 1351 Stormwater darinage (Construction) which covers umbrella requirements relating to excavation, bedding and support, compaction and backfilling for stormwater drainage.

1354 Drainage structures

This worksection Template is applicable to the construction of drainage structures other than pipes and precast box culverts. These may include headwalls, wingwalls, pits, gully pits, inspection pits, junction boxes/pits, drop structures, inlet and outlet structures, energy dissipators, batter drains and other supplementary structures as shown on the drawings. Read in conjunction with 1351 Stormwater drainage (Construction) which covers umbrella requirements relating to excavation, bedding and support, compaction and backfilling for stormwater drainage, 1352 Pipe drainage, 1353 Precast box culverts and 1121 Open drains, including kerb and channel (gutter), as applicable.

1361 Sewerage - reticulation and pump stations (Construction)

This worksection Template is applicable to the regional Councils for construction of the following:

• Gravity, pressure and vacuum sewers up to DN 600 nominal size.
• Rising mains up to DN 600 nominal size
• Standard appurtenances such as maintenance holes, maintenance shafts and property connection sewers.
• Small pump stations, usually limited to single wells with submersible pumps.

1391 Service conduits

This worksection Template is applicable to the supply of material and the underground installation of electrical, telecommunications and irrigation conduits and pits. This worksection does not include trenching, excavation or backfill which is included in 1152 Road openings and restoration (utilities).

1392 Trenchless conduit installations

This worksection Template is applicable to the method of installation of any type of drainage or service conduit where trenchless techniques are required. Trenchless techniques minimise interference with existing features, facilities or traffic. These techniques may be by either jacking, ramming, bursting, thrust or auger boring, micro-tunnelling, directional drilling or other suitable techniques as appropriate for the particular installation.

1401 Technical specifications for parks and recreation areas

This worksection is applicable to rountine and minor specific maintenance. The contractor will act for the council in undertaking the activities listed in the parks and recreation areas assigned.

1411 Street landscaping

This worksection includes the inspection and maintenance of gardens, trees and hurbs in landscaped areas provided in councils' streets. These landscaped areas are located in roundabouts, islands, threholds, road closures and pedestrian plazas and are scheduled in the network descriptions of the road reserve definition information.

1412 Grass mowing in road reserves

This worksection cover slahing or mowing of roadside, shoulders, verges or median growth and those areas classified by council as grassed areas and included information provided as part of the contract documnets. This activity includes edge trimming where specified including around trees, shrubs, inspection lids, hydrants, posts, poles, under and around seats and tables.

1413 Tree and vegetation control in road reserves

This worksection includes trimming of growth on trees and shrubs and minor lopping on roads and footpaths.

1414 Weed control in road reserves

This worksection covers the spraying of herbicide or related treatment to provide a weed free surface area at the lip and joints of a kerb and gutter, traffic islands around road furniture (e.g guardfence, fences, signs and guidepost) as directed adjacent to culverts, bridge abutments and along boundary fences for which the council is responsible.

1415 Weed control

This worksection covers the spraying of herbicide or related treatment such as hand weeding and hot water or direct chemical application to provide a weed free surface area to parks and recreation areas, gardens, around park/area furniture and along boundary fences for which the council is responsible.

1416 Planting of annuals and trees

This worksection include the removal of spent annual plants, preparation of beds and planting out and watering the new annuals in garden areas provided in councils' parks and recreation areas. It also includes the planting of replacement trees in councils' parks and recreation areas.

1417 Care of trees and shrubs

This worksection will include the care of trees and shrubs and the trimming of growth on trees and shrubs in parks and recreation areas including provision of minimum clearances for both roadways and footways.

1418 Gardens

This worksection includes the inspection and maintenance of gardens, excluding annual plants, in areas provided in councils' parks and recreation areas.

1419 Care of trees and turf

This worksection covers watering, fertilising, soil aeration, thatch removal and top-dressing of parks and recreation areas.

1420 Grass mowing

This worksection covers mowing of all classifications of parks and recreation areas and those areas classified by council as grassed areas. It also includes edge trimming along footpath edges, around trees, shrubs, access chambers, hydrants, post, poles, under and around seat and tables.

1421 Native bushland

This worksection includes the inspection and maintenance of native bushland in councils' parks and recreation areas in accordance with councils' bushland management plan. The major work will be consolidation and long-term weeding following the primary weeding carried out in council's bush regeneration programme. Planting of native and indigenous species and protective fencing of sensitive areas are activities provided external to this maintenance activity.

1422 Dunal areas

This worksection covers the special maintenance acivity related to the stabilisation and preservation of areas predominated by sand dune terrain. The activity includes inspection and maintenance of board and chain walkways, fencing and plantings.

1423 Pest control

This worksection covers the spraying of pesticide or related treatment such as direct chemcial application to provide and insect/pest free surface area to parks and recreation areas, gardens, around park/area furniture and along boundary fences for which the council is responsible.

1424 Landscape - maintenance (NATSPEC)

This worksection Template is applicable to the maintenance of established landscape projects for the period between the date of final completion of the project under the head contract and the date of the end of the nominated maintenance contract period. Consider obtaining a price when calling tenders for maintenance to be extended beyond this period.

1431 Footpath paving repairs

This worksection covers the inspection and maintenance of concrete and segmental paver footpaths located in parks and recreation areas. It includes paths for shared or sole-use by bicycles. The activity includes the removal of any footpath defects which could constitute a safety hazard to park and recreation area users.

1432 Gravel footpath repairs

This worksection covers the inspection and maintenance of gravel footpaths located in parks recreation areas. Gr5avel paths include footpaths and shared or sole use bicycle pathways and include crushed rock, pebbles, sand or compacted gravel surfacing. This activity includes restoration of the surface quality and associated minor work provide for the ongoing functionality of the surface.

1433 Footpath and kerb ramp repairs

This worksection covers the inspection and maintenance of all footpaths and kerb ramps located adjacent to the carriageway. The activity includes the repair of any damaged kerb ramps and removal of any footpath defects, which could constitute a safety hazard to pedestrians.

1441 Bituminous surfacing repairs

This worksection covers the repair of pavement surfacing on footpaths, car parks or driveways by several techniques. Surfacing is defined as the wearing course only. The work may utilise hot asphalt or coldmix but shall more typically comprise bitumen emulsion sealing with fine aggregate.

1442 Boat ramps

This worksection covers the inspection and maintenance of recreational boat ramps located in bays, rivers or lakes, both tidal and non-tidal.

1461 Swimming enclosures

This worksection covers the inspection and maintenance of swimming enclosures located in bays, rivers, lakes or ocean, both tidal and non-tidal, including rock or constructed pools at coastal locations refreshed by tidal action. The activity excludes purpose built olympic pools in council parks and leisure centres.

1462 Boundary fence repair

This worksection covers the inspection of all boundary fences, gates and access points in parks and recreation areas. It includes monitoring possible future problems, i.e. intrusion by extended tree or shrub growth, and poor foundations. Replacements of fencing components to an approved work plan will be paid under the conditions of a work order.

1471 Barbecues

This worksection covers the maintenance of outdoor electrical, or liquefied petroleum (LP) gas, barbecues situated in council parks and recreation areas.

1472 Drinking fountains

This worksection covers the maintenance of drinking fountains (bubblers) located in council's parks and recreation areas.

1473 Barriers

This worksection covers the inspection and maintenance, including painting, of fences, handrails, bicycle racks, vehicle barriers, tree and garden guards, and similar items to ensure that they continue to provide the function for which they were installed. It includes the containment fences at lookouts and playgrounds and containment and catch fences at sportsgrounds.

1474 Lighting

This worksection covers the inspection and maintenance of lighting systems, electrical or solar power, installed in public parks and recreation areas. It includes lighting for sportsgrounds, carparks and pedestrian areas.

1475 Playground equipment

This worksection covers the maintenance of playground equipment in public parks and recreation areas in accordance with the maintenance requirements of AS/NZS 4486.1.

1476 Park furniture

This worksection covers the inspection and maintenance of park furniture such as seats, tables, shelters, gazebos, bollards, signs, plaques in parks and recreation areas to ensure that they continue to provide the function for which they were installed.

1477 Sport ground facilities

This worksection includes the maintenance, installation and removal of equipment and apparatus required for the conduct of sports activities for each particular sportsground. Included are goal posts, goal and catch nets, track and field athletics equipment and apparatus, cricket sight screens, pitches and mats, sports linemarking and the maintenance of synthetic grass surfaces.

1481 Accident repairs (Recoverable)

This worksection covers inspection and appraisal of damage, compilation of details and reporting related to accidents where costs are recoverable.

1482 Accident repairs (Non recoverable)

This worksection covers inspection and appraisal of damage, compilation of details and reporting related to accidents or vandalism where costs are non-recoverable.

1483 Emergency call out

This worksection is a template for recording actions taken in response to an emergency call out. It provides for indicating any costs that may be recoverable in respect of public safety. Performance requirements are also set out.

1484 Storm damage response

This worksection covers short notice repairs under emergency conditions concerned with making the park or recreation area safe. It 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, or park/area furniture. 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 pruning contractors, cherry pickers, chainsaws, trucks and the like. It may also include provision or repairs to scours or erosion so as to make the park or recreation area safe.

1491 Open spaces litter collection

This worksection covers all park and recreation area litter collection, including removal of dead animals, and emptying of litter bins. It includes the proper disposal of the litter clear of the park or recreation area either by recycling or legal tipping. It also includes the provision of plastic bag liners to all litter bins.

1492 Open space graffiti removal

This worksection includes the identification and removal of any graffiti on council property that is visible to the public.

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.

1601 Technical specifications for road reserves

The worksection comprises of the defined maintenance activities required on the road network as shown in Annexure A. The area of responsibility is depicted within the road reserve definition information which indicates areas of road reserve or other specific assets which are incorporated in the work and any other special responsibilities. The work generally comprises the activities that are listed for inclusion in the maintenance management plan and is described as routine and minor specific maintenance. The contractor will act for the council in undertaking the activities listed in the road network assigned. The work includes activities associated with the maintenance of the wearing surface of bridges, bridge and culvert waterways and other drainage features.

1611 Pavement sweeping

This worksection covers the removal of loose material from the road surface by hand brooming, mechanical rotary brooming, suction brooming, or drag brooming of road surfaces. This includes sweeping at intersections, median kerbs, median openings median islands and within bicycle lanes. The activity also includes the removal of any slippery substance from the road surface.

1612 Auxiliary work for reseals

This worksection covers preparatory, support and post seal operations where the contractor is required to provide resources to assist the resealing contractor appointed by council to provide resealing services. The reseal operation will be programmed by the council and advised to the contractor. This activity is additional to normal routine maintenance undertaken during the course of the contract.

1613 Repairs to bituminous surfacing

This worksection covers the repair of pavement surfacing by several techniques. Surfacing is defined as the wearing course only. The work may utilise hot asphalt or coldmix but shall more typically comprise bitumen emulsion sealing with fine aggregate. The activity is limited to individual treatment areas less then or equal to 500 square metres. Work may also include the spreading of grit on surfaces exhibiting soft and excess amounts of bitumen. The work shall include provision of temporary linemarking where necessary.

1614 Crack sealing

This worksection covers the cleaning and filling of cracks or joints in pavements to make the surface water resistant. This type of work is usually undertaken on concrete, asphalt or bitumen sealed surfaces. It includes temporary reinstatement of line marking where necessary. Crocodile cracking with no deformation or pumping of fines on asphaltic concrete pavements is excluded from this activity except where the distress is very localised and readily treated.

1615 Local shape correction

This worksection covers the local correction of ruts, shoving, depressions, or abnormal crossfall by application of coldmix, asphalt or emulsion and fine aggregate seals. The activity is limited to individual treatment areas less than or equal to 25 square metres. More extensive works will be treated as major works at the principal's discretion.

1616 Grading unsealed roads

This worksection includes the grading of unsealed road formations including table drains, whether the surfacing comprises imported granular material or the natural subgrade. The activity includes rolling after grading and the inclusion of water if this is deemed necessary.

1617 Resheeting unsealed roads

This worksection covers the provision of imported granular overlay material on unsealed roads and the grading and compaction of this material as a resheet. The activity includes preparatory grading of the formation including table drains.

1618 Heavy patching

This worksection covers the repair of major pavement failures. Major failures comprise areas greater than 25 sq m. Heavy patching is defined independently of the depth of repair. Typically the pavement is deformed and/or cracked due to poor construction or a weak subgrade or pavement layer, often due to water ingress.

1619 Minor patching

This worksection covers the repair of minor pavement failures. Minor failures comprise areas greater than 1.0 m² and less than 25 m². Minor patching is defined independently of the depth of repair. Typically the pavement is deformed and/or cracked due to poor construction or a weak subgrade or pavement layer, often associated with water ingress.

1620 Pothole repair

This worksection covers the reinstatement of sealed surface faults using either base course granular material or bituminous materials. Surface faults under this category are less than or equal to 1 m2 and will require infill material to reinstate the sealed or asphalt surface rather than just a surface dressing.

1621 Concrete pavement repairs

This worksection covers the repair of concrete pavements, with or without an asphalt overlay, which have failed due to poor construction or a weak subgrade, often due to water ingress. The activity also includes permanent restoration of service openings.

1622 Concrete slab stabilisation

This worksection covers the stabilisation of concrete road slabs that have tilted, have become loose, and have scoured underneath such that voids have formed where the slab foundation has been eroded. The work involves replacing the foundation with cementitious grout or other approved grout pumped under pressure to re-stabilise the slab.

1623 Emergency pavement repairs

This worksection covers short notice pavement repairs required for safety reasons. The work may be temporary if circumstances require. The use of this code is reserved for emergencies that involve damage to the pavement e.g. major pothole, collapsed culvert, burst water main, slippery surfacing or flushing surfacing.

1631 Edge break repair

This worksection covers the repair of broken edges of seal or asphalt surfaced pavements. The repair aims to restore the line and level of the original surfacing.

1632 Grading unsealed shoulders

This worksection covers the grading of unsealed shoulders including table drains. The activity includes rolling after grading and the inclusion of water if this is deemed necessary.

1633 Resheeting unsealed shoulders

This worksection covers the provision of imported granular overlay material on unsealed shoulders and the grading and compaction of this material as a resheet. The activity includes preparatory grading of the shoulder and table drains.

1634 Local scour repair

This worksection covers the repair of scouring on batters, shoulders and drains and/or scouring adjacent to inlets or outlets to drainage structures draining the road area. The work includes action to reinstate the area affected and to prevent re-occurrence of the scour. This activity is limited to local scour distress which is deemed to comprise a maximum volume of effected material less than 10 cubic metres within a length of 100 m on any one drainage path.

1641 Kerb and channel (gutter) repairs

This worksection covers the inspection and maintenance of all kerb and gutters located adjacent to the carriageway. The activity includes the repair of any damaged kerb and guttering which could constitute a safety hazard to road users and pedestrians.

1642 Traffic islands

This worksection covers the inspection and maintenance of all concrete kerbed islands located on the carriageway and including those with hard or paved infill areas. The activity includes the repair of any damaged kerbing and the removal of any defects which could constitute a safety hazard to road users and pedestrians.

1651 Clear road reserve subsoil drains

This worksection covers maintenance of subsoil drains. These are often located behind kerbs, within pipe trenches or other locations marked on road plans. It will be required to record inspections and locations of outlets. Clearing will include removal of restrictions, clearing headwalls, flushing out and/or rodding.

1652 Clear road reserve open drains

This worksection covers all unlined open drains, catch drains, spoon drains, table drains and waterways that contribute to the structural integrity of the roadway. Low flow channels, table drains and catch drains, if grassed are to be mowed during the mowing program. Table drains are to be graded as required to remove obstructions. Watercourses may require maintenance to remove or control silt or scour.

1671 Road reserve boundary fence repairs

This worksection covers the inspection of all fence and access points on the road reserve network. it includes monitoring possible future problems i.e. intrusion by extended tree or shrub growth and also monitoring of locations that are regularly damaged on a more frequent basis, such as school location etc.

1672 Road reserve fences and handrails

This worksection covers the inspection and maintenance, including painting, of median and pedestrian fences and handrails to ensure that the fences and handrails continue to provide the function for which they were installed. It includes the fences at pedestrian crossings and at school crossings.

1673 Street seats and bus shelters

This worksection covers the inspection and maintenance of street seats and bus shelters to ensure that they continue to provide the function for which they were installed.

1674 Carriageway delineators

This worksection includes the inspection and maintenance of all types of delineators. These include guideposts, guidepost delineators, safety/rumble bars, raised pavement markers both reflective and non reflective, flaps and guardfence delineators as well as width markers on bridges and culverts.

1675 Roadway guard fence

This worksection includes the inspection and maintenance of W Beam guardfence. The work will include the inspection, reporting, scheduling and supervising all guardfence repairs. Periodic inspection is required to check alignment, and anchorage and stability of posts. Work shall include the removal and replacement of sections.

1676 Road reserve signs

This worksection covers the inspection and maintenance of regulatory, warning and standard signs as defined in AS 1742 such as speed limit, advisory speed signs, alignment, and directional hazard indicators. Maintenance of sign supports is included. The maintenance of signs denoting council maintenance segments is included.

1677 Road reserve guide signs

This worksection covers the inspection and maintenance of street name, advanced direction and directional signs as well as reassurance signs, and other specialised and tourist signs. This activity does not include advance direction and direction signs which refer to an intersection or junction within the contract network but which are positioned on roads or highways not maintained by the council.

1681 Accident repairs (Recoverable)

This worksection covers inspection and appraisal of damage, compilation of details and reporting related to accidents where costs are recoverable.

1682 Road reserve 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.

1683 Storm damage response for road safety

This worksection covers short notice repairs under emergency conditions concerned with making the road safe and 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, road or roadside furniture. The cause of the storm damage may be due to the action of wind, rain, flood or lightning strike.

1684 Traffic facilities - road traffic control

This worksection covers the provision of traffic control by the contractor to assist the operation of works by others, or where explicit instructions are not provided in other activity specifications. This activity is additional to normal routine maintenance undertaken during the course of the contract.

1691 Road reserve litter collection

This worksection covers all road and roadside litter collection, including removal of dead animals, and emptying of litter bins at designated locations. It includes the proper disposal of the litter clear of the road reserve and the provision of plastic bag liners to all litter bins.

1692 Removal of graffiti visible from roads

This worksection includes the identification and removal of any graffiti on council property that is visible to the public from roads.

1701 Wharves and decks maintenance

This worksection covers the inspection and maintenance, including painting/oiling, of wharves and decks, including jetties, fishing and viewing decks, boardwalks, mangrove walkways, lookouts and similar structures to ensure that they continue to provide the function for which they were installed. It includes structures that are situated in water or on land.

1841 Water supply - irrigation systems

This worksection covers the maintenance of irrigation systems equipment in public parks, sportsgrounds, gardens and recreation areas.

1851 Clear open space and drains

This worksection covers all unlined open drains, catch drains, spoon drains, table drains and waterways in parks and recreation areas. Low flow channels, table drains and catch drains, if grassed are to be mowed during the mowing program. Table drains are to be graded as required to remove obstructions. Watercourses may require maintenance to remove or control silt or scour.

1852 Clear open space drainage culverts

This worksection covers the clearing of all stormwater drainage structures located in parks or recreation areas including the public car parking areas. These include all types, such as extended kerb inlets with or without grate, side entry pits and gully pits, connections from inlets to the main drain, culverts and energy dissipators.

1853 Clear roadway culverts and pits

This worksection covers the clearing of all stormwater drainage structures whether located in the road network, in public car parking areas, drainage easements or parks. These include all types, such as extended kerb inlets with or without grate, side entry pits and gully pits, connections from inlets to the main drain, culverts and energy dissipators as well as bridge drainage scuppers and bridge expansion joints.

1854 Minor repair of road reserve lined drains

This worksection covers the repair and maintenance of all lined drains. These include concrete, stone pitched drains, drains permanently protected by geotextile or similar material and drains lined with galvanized corrugated iron units. Work includes repair of scour or subsidence as well as the clearing of siltation or vegetation effecting the efficiency of the drain.

1881 Beach cleaning

This activity includes raking and sieving of beaches by mechanical means and by manual cleaning where areas are not accessible by mechanical cleaning equipment. The activity also includes the disposal of the collected debris either by recycling or legal tipping.