Industry relevant technical reports available for download
Published on 15 March 2021 Modified on 15 March 2021 955 downloads
AW1850-The-Bill-A4-2pp.pdf
Liability for non-compliant products doesn’t rest solely with the manufacturer.
The recent high profile case of Infinity Cables taught the industry one very important lesson – that suppliers, resellers and retailers can be left with liabilities when products are deemed to be non-compliant.In the case of Infinity Cables, the company went into liquidation following the product recalls issued by NSW Fair Trading and subsequently the ACCC. It is estimated that up to 40,000 homes were affected. As a result, retailers, in some circumstances, were required to bear the costs of removal and replacement of faulty cables. Here are some questions you should ask before selling someone else’s product
Published on 15 March 2021 Modified on 15 March 2021 880 downloads
Economic-Stimulus-Healthy-Affordable-Homes-NLEPP-June-2020-Final-18062020.pdf
We are advocating for governments to implement a national low-income energy productivity program (NLEPP), thatinstallsenergy efficiency and solar in the homes of people on low incomes.
Published on 15 March 2021 Modified on 15 March 2021 1500 downloads
fpa_australia_-_ib_17_ncc_2019_note_on_as_1530.4.pdf
Purpose statementThe note pertaining to the reference of Australian Standard AS1530.4:2014 in Volume One of the National Construction Code(NCC) has changed.This document provides information and guidance on the relevant evidence of suitability required by the NCC2019 and the indicated change in required evidence of suitability from 1 May 2022 as a result of the change to this note
Published on 15 March 2021 Modified on 15 March 2021 1016 downloads
IA First article-Thermal Building Requirements-2.pdf
The National Construction Code (NCC) 2019 outlines new energy efficiency requirements, calling for thermal bridging between building elements to be fully accounted for in thermal computations for most Australian building classifications, impacting Total R-Value. NCC 2019 directly refers to NZS 4214:2006, used in New Zealand’s Building Code to determine thermal resistance of building elements.
Published on 15 March 2021 Modified on 15 March 2021 891 downloads
IA-Second-Article-Important-NCC-2019-Changes-FA-3.pdf
NCC 2019 Calls for new insulation testing protocols, and new thermal declaration and labelling requirements.
May 2020 marks a significant milestone for Australia’s Insulation industry, marking the compliance deadline for revised Insulation Standard AS/NZS 4859.1.2018 under NCC 2019. This is the most significant change to the insulation compliance landscape from both a fire testing and thermal testing perspective in over a decade, redefining how products are tested and declared.
Published on 15 March 2021 Modified on 15 March 2021 847 downloads
Insulation-Australasia-Industry-Alert-NCC-May-2019.pdf
2019 NCC Fire Compliance Requirements for Soffit Insulation
Soffit Insulation Manufacturers and Building Practitioners are alerted to the end of the concession period for acceptable demonstration of Group Numbers for building linings as required by the National Construction Code of Australia (NCC). This affects soffit insulation that is exposed to the space below, as it is then also effectively a building lining.
Published on 15 March 2021 Modified on 15 March 2021 956 downloads
pathway-to-2020-new-building-energy-efficiency-standards.pdf
This Report analyses the range of cost-effective savings in the energy consumption of newbuildings that could be achieved in Australia by 2015 and 2020, relative to buildingscompliant with the current, 2010 version of the Building Code of Australia (BCA2010), basedon a number of defined scenarios
Published on 15 March 2021 Modified on 15 March 2021 1048 downloads
Report-ACA-131108-INSULATION-AUSTRALASIA-Flexible-Duct-Tests-140507.pdf
A Survey of the thermal performance of nine (9) lengths of flexible ductwork has been performed through the commissioning of independent sampling, measurement and testing. Of the nine (9) test specimens, none achieved their declared performance.
Published on 15 March 2021 Modified on 15 March 2021 953 downloads
18April2012-Stage-1-Acronem-Consulting-Compliance-Checklist2.pdf
To be considered for Insulation Australasia (IA) membership, applicants must substantiate compliance to the relevant Australian and New Zealand Standards, and National Construction Code (NCC). Compliance with the NCC, and the insulation product standard AS/NZS4859.1 is demonstrated by fulfilling evidence of suitability requirements. A three-stage process has been identified to ensure all necessary compliance aspects are considered to the satisfaction of the IA Board. Stage 1 requirements are addressed in this report. Stage 1 involves providing a checklist for each product classification, listing the compliance requirements of AS/NZS 4859.1, and the National Construction Code 2012. Each checklist provides a consistent interpretation for confirming IA evidence of suitability requirements for insulation products in their intended applications.
Published on 15 March 2021 Modified on 15 March 2021 970 downloads
10August2012-Stage-2-Acronem-Consulting-Demonstrating-Compliance2.pdf
To be considered for Insulation Australasia (IA) membership, applicants must substantiate compliance to the relevant Australian and New Zealand Standards, and National Construction Code (NCC). Compliance with the NCC and the insulation product standard AS/NZS4859.1 is demonstrated by fulfilling evidence of suitability requirements. A three-stage process has been identified to ensure all necessary compliance aspects are considered to the satisfaction of the IA Board. This report represents the second stage of the three-stage process for complying with the Insulation Australasia guidelines as outlined in the scope of this document.
