New Energy Efficiency provisions have been included in the Building Code of Australia (BCA) which require new dwellings and additions to comply with the provisions set out in Part 3.12 of the Code, this became effective as of 1st July 2003.
The town is required to check compliance with these provisions and the onus is on the builder to demonstrate that the new dwelling or additions comply with Part 3.12 of the BCA.
Compliance can be achieved in two different ways, namely:
1. By complying with the elements of the BCA known as the Deemed to Satisfy (DTS) provisions.
These include:
Roof, Wall and Floor Insulation
Air Movements Requirements to Habitable Rooms
Effective Glazing Areas to each storey
Roof Lights
Building Sealing of chimneys, external doors and windows and exhaust fans
Garage (Class 10A) Attachments and
Building Services.
A BCA Energy Efficiency Check Sheet is available for applicants by contacting the Council.
2. By providing council with an Energy Efficiency Rating from an accredited assessor using programs such as FirstRate, NatHers, AccuRate and BERS. For more information about this option please go visit the SEDO web site at:
To download a copy of the qualified assessors list, please download at www.absa.net.auor call 1300 760 012.
Further information on Energy Efficiency can be obtained from the following sites:
