Services Mechanical Package
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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Masonry support, windposts and lintels.
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Wall ties and restraint fixings.
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Channel and bolt fixings.
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Tension systems.
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Flooring and formed sections.
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Shear load connectors.
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Stainless steel reinforcement.
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Reinforcing bar couplers.
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Reinforcement continuity systems.
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Punching shear reinforcement.
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Steelwork fixings for structural and secondary steelwork.
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Cavity fixings for fixings to hollow section steel.
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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.
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.
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:
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Glazing, hardware and associated, integral blinds, louvres, and grilles.
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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:
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Glazing, hardware and associated integral blinds, louvres, and grilles.
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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:
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Structural silicone glazing in which the glass is adhered to the framing system with a structural sealant.
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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.
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Suspended frameless glass assembly with wind stiffening systems.
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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.
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.
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:
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Sheet linoleum floor finishes supplied as Marmoleum, Artoleum and Corkment underlay.
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Commercial vinyl sheet and tile floor finishes supplied as Project vinyl in Slip resistant, Wetroom and High performance grades.
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Domestic cushioned vinyl floor finishes.
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Accessories comprising linoleum and vinyl welding cable and pre-formed coved linoleum and vinyl skirtings.
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Static conductive sheet vinyl supplied as ColoRex EC.
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Static dissipative sheet vinyl supplied as ColoRex SD.
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Linoleum supplied as Marmoleum Ohmex.
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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:
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Homogenous sheet vinyl with polyurethane coating.
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Homogenous sheet vinyl with slip resistant qualities.
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Heterogeneous sheet vinyl with polyurethane coating.
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Heterogeneous sheet vinyl with acoustic rating.
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Synthetic rubber sheet and tile floorcoverings.
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Semi-flexible vinyl composition tiles.
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Static conductive and dissipative sheet vinyl.
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Flexible sheet vinyl sport flooring.
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Vinyl wall cladding.
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Accessories comprising vinyl weld rod, capping strip, cove former and preformed vinyl skirtings.
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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:
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Painting systems over various substrates, including the priming coat or system for the protection on non-structural metals;
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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:
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Painting systems over various substrates, including the priming coat or system for the protection on non-structural metals;
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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:
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Painting systems over various substrates, including the priming coat or system for the protection on non-structural metals;
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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:
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Painting systems over various substrates, including the priming coat or system for the protection on non-structural metals;
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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:
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Painting systems over various substrates, including the priming coat or system for the protection on non-structural metals;
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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.
0700r Reference - Mechanical servicesReference - Mechanical services includes the full text of the NATSPEC worksections listed in its Table of Contents, except for the following:
- Selections (schedules) in the respective NATSPEC worksections.
- Prompts, indicated by [complete/delete] in the full electronic versions of the respective NATSPEC worksections.
- Guidance (green hidden text) and Commentary included in the full electronic versions of NATSPEC worksections.
0700s Schedules - Mechanical services
Schedules - Mechanical
includes the following:- Selections (schedules) in the respective NATSPEC worksections.
- Prompts, indicated by [complete/delete] in the full electronic versions of the respective NATSPEC worksections.
Schedules - Mechanical
does not include:- Guidance (green hidden text)
0701 Mechanical systems
This full worksection Template covers mechanical services systems, performance requirements and standards. It includes a summary of the systems, design parameters relating to the mechanical systems and details common to more than one mechanical worksection.
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.
0703 Mechanical design and construct
This full worksection Template is applicable to the design component of mechanical services projects in which the design will be undertaken by the mechanical contractor. It covers the design process relating to design and construct with the design parameters covered in the respective worksections.
0711 Chillers - combined
This full worksection Template is applicable to factory assembled proprietary electric motor driven reciprocating, centrifugal, screw and scroll chiller sets including air cooled and water cooled, conventional and heat recovery types.
0712 Water heating boilers
This full worksection Template is applicable to boilers not intended to produce steam, in which water is heated to less than its normal atmospheric boiling temperature. Water heating boilers are used in space heating systems, indirect domestic hot water heating and similar applications.
0713 Cooling towers
This full worksection Template is applicable to cooling towers normally used in commercial buildings. It is not intended for large specialised towers for heavy industrial plant. Evaporative condensers and closed circuit fluid coolers are also included in this worksection and fall within the meaning of cooling tower as defined in AS/NZS 3666.1.
0714 Mechanical pumps
This full worksection Template is applicable to end-suction centrifugal, inline circulating and submersible pumps. There are no comprehensive reference standards.
0715 Tanks, vessels and heat exchangers
This full worksection Template is applicable to pressurised vessels and non-pressurised tanks. It includes head tanks (open and closed), water storage tanks for chilled and heating water, calorifiers and ice tanks. It also covers plate heat exchangers.
0716 Chillers - centrifugal
This full worksection Template is applicable to factory assembled proprietary electric motor driven water cooled centrifugal chiller sets.
0717 Chillers - water cooled screw
This full worksection Template is applicable to factory assembled proprietary electric motor driven water cooled chiller sets with screw compressors.
0718 Chillers - air cooled screw and scroll
This full worksection Template is applicable to factory assembled proprietary electric motor driven air cooled chiller sets with screw or scroll compressors.
0721 Packaged air conditioning
This full worksection Template is applicable to one piece and split, direct expansion (DX) packaged air conditioning plant with nominal cooling capacities greater than 7.5 kW. It includes air cooled and water cooled types, variable refrigerant flow (VRF), conventional comfort plant and close control packaged plant.
0722 Room air conditioning
This full worksection Template is applicable to one piece and split, direct expansion (DX), air cooled room air conditioning plant with cooling capacities less than 7.5 kW.
0723 Evaporative air coolers
This full worksection Template is applicable to proprietary, non-refrigerated evaporative coolers intended for ducted and free discharge applications. The reference standard is AS 2913.
0724 Air handling plant - combined
This full combined worksection Template is applicable to all types of air handling plant from small room fan coil units to large built-up air handlers. It deals with proprietary air handling plant, site erected air handling units and site erected plenums associated with proprietary air handling plant.
0725 Air handling plant - built up
This full worksection Template is applicable to site erected air handling units and site erected plenums.
0726 Air handling plant - minor
This full worksection Template is applicable to small room fan coil units.
0727 Air handling plant - packaged
This full worksection Template is applicable to proprietary factory assembled air handling plant and includes site erected plenums associated with these.
0731 Fans
This full worksection Template is applicable to 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.
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.
0732 Air filters
This full worksection Template is applicable to air filters commonly used in mechanical systems. It includes dry media dust filters (including HEPA, viscous impingement and electrostatic), grease filters and gas phase absorbers (e.g. activated carbon). It is based on AS 1324.1, AS 1324.2 (general air conditioning filters) and AS 4260 (HEPA and MEPA types).
0733 Air coils
This full worksection Template is applicable to coils used in heating and cooling systems and includes water and refrigerant coils.
0734 Humidifiers
This full worksection Template is applicable to proprietary self-generating electric steam humidifiers that produce steam at atmospheric pressure. It may also be applied to humidifiers in packaged computer room air conditioning units. It does not apply to humidifiers that use a boiler within the definition boilers in AS 1228.
0741 Ductwork
This full worksection Template is applicable to ductwork fabricated from galvanised steel, stainless steel and aluminium. It includes ductwork ancillaries such as flexible duct, duct fire rating, dampers, fabricated hoods and canopies. The reference standard is AS 4254. PVC-U ductwork, which is not covered by AS 4254, is also included in the worksection.
0744 Ductwork insulation
This full worksection Template is applicable to acoustic and thermal insulation and sheathing of ductwork. Insulating materials include glass wool, rock wool, polyester fibre, polyolefin foam and elastomeric foam (e.g. Armaflex). Facing materials include aluminium foil laminate and sheet metal. The worksection references AS 4254.
0745 Attenuators and acoustic louvres
This full worksection Template is applicable to duct mounted sound attenuators and wall mounted acoustic louvres.
0745 FANTECH attenuators and acoustic louvres
This branded worksection Template is applicable to FANTECH duct mounted sound attenuators and wall mounted acoustic louvres.
0746 Air grilles
This full worksection Template is applicable to fixed and adjustable grilles and diffusers used in air conditioning and ventilation systems. It also includes weatherproof (exterior) louvres. The reference standard is AS 4254.
0747 Variable air volume terminals
This full worksection Template is applicable to variable air volume (VAV) terminals (also called VAV boxes). It covers series and parallel fan assisted types and non-fan, pressure independent boxes. Also included are hot water and electric heating associated with VAV terminals. The reference standard is AS 4254.
0751 Mechanical piping
This full worksection Template is applicable to piping, valves, fittings and accessories commonly used for mechanical systems including chilled, condenser and heating water, high temperature hot water and liquid fuels. It covers piping in a variety of materials including steel, copper and plastic, and includes valves, fittings, supports, and accessories. The worksection is based on AS 4041.
0752 Mechanical piping insulation
This full worksection Template is applicable to the insulation and sheathing of piping, tanks, vessels and flues. It covers a variety of materials including FBS-1 Glass Wool and rock wool, polyester, polyolefin, polystyrene foam and elastomeric foam.
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.
0753 Water treatment
This full worksection Template is applicable to water treatment for open and closed water systems and is intended for use in conjunction with AS/NZS 3666.1. The clauses for sand filters and water softener may be used for boiler feed water treatment. Cathodic protection for condenser water systems is also included.
0754 Liquid fuels
This full worksection Template is applicable to fuel oil systems. It is intended for use in conjunction with AS 1692 (Steel tanks for flammable and combustible liquids) and AS 1940 (The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids). It covers components normally used in a fuel oil system including the storage tanks, pumps, piping, valves and accessories.
0755 Medical gas systems
This full worksection Template covers non-flammable medical gas systems including medical breathing air, medical suction, oxygen, nitrous oxide, surgical tool gas and carbon dioxide. The reference standard is AS 2896.
0761 Refrigeration
This full worksection Template is applicable to built-up refrigeration systems. It is intended for use in conjunction with AS/NZS 1677.2 and SAA HB 40.1, and covers the equipment and components including piping, accessories, evaporators, condensers and compressors.
0762 Cool rooms
This full worksection Template is applicable to refrigerated cool rooms with a room operating temperature below 5°C including those operating below freezing. It includes the construction of the room and its associated refrigeration system and controls.
0771 Automatic controls
This full worksection Template is applicable to large automatic control systems for mechanical services. If used in conjunction with Building management systems and related worksections it can provide a complete building management system (BMS) for building management, monitoring and control.
0772 Automatic controls - minor
This full worksection Template is applicable to small stand-alone automatic control systems for mechanical services. Typical applications are small packaged unit air conditioning installations, simple ventilations systems and fan coil unit extensions to existing chilled and heating water systems.
0773 Building management systems
This full worksection Template is applicable to Building Management Systems (BMS) which provide the facility to monitor, control and manage building services systems which may include mechanical services, power systems, lighting, fire detection and alarms, electronic security, hydraulic services and medical gas services. BMS operates through a system of discrete stand-alone controllers which are networked together using a common, open, communications protocol.
0781 Mechanical electrical
This full worksection Template is applicable to electrical work associated with medium to large mechanical projects where the specification and selections will be prepared by a mechanical engineer.
0782 Mechanical electrical - minor
This full worksection Template is applicable to the electrical work associated with minor mechanical projects using packaged plant and smaller ventilation systems. It is a simplified design and install type specification without selection schedules.
0784 Motors and starters
This full worksection Template is applicable to alternating current electric motors, their starters and associated motor protection equipment. It includes a range of starter types including direct-on-line, star delta, semi-conductor and variable speed drives.
0791 Mechanical commissioning
This full worksection Template is applicable to balancing, commissioning and testing of mechanical services including control systems.
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.
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.
