AUS-SPEC Maintenance Package

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.

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.

0147 Conditions of Contract

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

0152 Schedule of rates - supply projects

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

0153 Schedules - Period supply and service

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

0155 Contract schedules for building and facilities

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

0156 Contract schedules for road reserves

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

0161 Quality (Construction)

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

Developing and implementing a basic QMS to AS/NZS ISO 9001.
Developing and implementing a project quality plan to cover all work under the contract including permanent works, temporary works, on-site and off-site works.
Keeping quality records.

0162 Quality (Supply)

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

0163 Quality (Delivery)

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

0165 Buildings and facilities maintenance plan

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

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

0612 POLYFLOR KIESEL self levelling cementitious toppings

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

0621 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 mÂ² and less than 25 mÂ². 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.

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