Building Structure 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.

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:

• Masonry support, windposts and lintels.

• Wall ties and restraint fixings.

• Channel and bolt fixings.

• Tension systems.

• Flooring and formed sections.

• Shear load connectors.

• Stainless steel reinforcement.

• Reinforcing bar couplers.

• Reinforcement continuity systems.

• Punching shear reinforcement.

• Steelwork fixings for structural and secondary steelwork.

• Cavity fixings for fixings to hollow section steel.

• Support systems for building services suspension.

0193 Roof access safety systems

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

0193 SAYFA fall protection and roof access

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

0194 RAVEN door seals and window seals

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

0201 Demolition

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

0202 Demolition (interior and alterations)

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

0221 Site management

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

• The preparation of management plans by the contractor.

• The management and control measures documented by the consultant.

0222 Earthwork

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

0223 Service trenching

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

0241 Landscape - walling and edging

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

0271 Pavement base and subbase

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

0272 Asphaltic concrete

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

0273 Sprayed bituminous surfacing

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

0274 Concrete pavement

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

0275 Segmental pavers - mortar bed

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

0276 Segmental pavers - sand bed

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

0301 Piling

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

0310 Concrete - combined

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

0310 AFS LOGICWALL in concrete combined

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

0310 PENETRON admixtures in concrete

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

0311 Concrete formwork

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

0311 FIELDERS KingFlor in concrete formwork

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

0312 Concrete reinforcement

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

0313 Concrete post-tensioned

This full worksection Template is applicable to bonded post tensioning of concrete using strand, bar or wires. The design and installation including stressing methods and equipment are performance based. It includes supply, installation, stressing and grouting of post tensioned ducts and anchorages.

0314 Concrete in situ

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

0315 Concrete finishes

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

0316 Precast concrete

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

0317 Tilt-up concrete

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

0318 Shotcrete

This full worksection Template is applicable to pre mixed (wet) concrete which is applied pneumatically and compacted dynamically under high velocity. It should be used in situations where formed in situ concrete is not appropriate.

0321 Monolithic stabilised earth walling

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

0322 Mud brick walling

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

0323 Straw bale

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

0331 Brick and block construction

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

0332 Stone masonry

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

0334 Block construction

This full worksection Template is applicable to unreinforced, reinforced and prestressed concrete blocks laid in mortar and for autoclaved, aerated concrete (AAC) units used in building and related construction. It includes mortar, wall ties, lintels, flashing and damp proof courses and bagging. It covers reinforced and prestressed blockwork.

0335 Brick construction

This full worksection Template is applicable to brick masonry units manufactured from clay, calcium silicate and concrete laid in mortar, and used in building and related construction. It includes wall ties, lintels, mortar, face and cavity work, damp proof courses and flashing and bagging.

0341 Structural steel

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

0341 FIELDERS purlins and girts in structural steel

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

0341 GALVASPAN® purlins and girts in structural steel

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

0342 Light steel framing

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

0343 Tensioned membrane structures

This full worksection Template is applicable to suspended tensioned membrane structures, including shade fabric cloth or waterproof membrane structures. It covers supporting structure, tension members, anchorages and foundations, both attached to other structures or stand-alone.

0343 MAKMAX tensile membrane structures

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

0344 Steel - hot-dip galvanized coatings

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

0345 Steel - protective paint coatings

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

0345 DULUX steel protective paint coatings

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

0346 Structural fire protection systems

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

0346 DULUX intumescent coatings in structural fire protection systems

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

0381 Structural timber

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

• Major beams and columns in residential buildings.

• Timber portal frames and trusses.

• Timber decks, walkways and jetties.

• Pole structures.

• Timber bridges.

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

0382 Light timber framing

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

0383 Sheet flooring and decking

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

0383 BGC fibre cement decking and  flooring underlay

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

0411 Waterproofing - external and tanking

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

0411 DURAM waterproofing - external and tanking

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

0411 SIKA waterproofing - external and tanking

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

0423 COLORBOND® and ZINCALUME® roofing

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

0423 FIELDERS roofing - profiled sheet metal

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

0423 REVOLUTION ROOFING in profiled sheet metal

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

0424 FIELDERS roofing - seamed sheet metal

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

0428 DANPALON roof glazing

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

0429 SOLATUBE tubular daylighting devices and skylights

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

0431 Cladding – combined

This full worksection Template is applicable to lightweight external wall cladding of the following products:

• Profiled sheet metal.

• Hardboard and fibre cement planks.

• Timber weatherboards.

• Fibre cement.

• Composite sandwich panels.

• AAC panels.

• Plywood plastic and scanned sheet metal panels.

0432 Curtain walls

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

0433 Stone cladding

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

0434 ALUCOBOND cladding

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

0434 DANPALON translucent facade cladding

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

0434 FIELDERS cladding - panels

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

0436 COLORBOND® and ZINCALUME® cladding

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

0436 FIELDERS cladding - profiled sheet metal

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

0438 BGC fibre cement cladding

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

0438 KNAUF aggregate cement board cladding

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

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.

0457 External screens

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

0458 DOORWAYS-KABA GILGEN automatic doors

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

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 Structural glazing

This full worksection Template is applicable to the installation of the following 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.

0462 SIKA structural glazing

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

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

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

• Suspended frameless glass assembly with wind stiffening systems.

• Weatherproofing sealants for general glazing.

0463 Glass blockwork

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

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

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

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

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:

• 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

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

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

• Clear finishes for high quality indoor woodwork.

0672 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.