Certifiers will no longer be accredited, but rather as registered certifiers they will be subject to new conflict of interest provisions which effectively prohibit a certifier from providing professional services with respect to design and compliance with the Building Code of Australia, as well as acting as the principal certifier for the same development.
Read MoreFor a Class 2 multi dwelling development, we are often asked by architects on whether the standards require access to the entry gate of the dwelling and not the entry door to the dwelling; or the entry door of the dwelling which includes the entry gate.
Read MoreWe are often contacted by architects or builders where the existing heritage building entry door does not fully comply with the requirements of AS1428.1-2009. This could be due to the door not having an 850mm clear opening width, step at the external landing or handles which are not D-lever type.
Read MoreThere are two standards which are used to identify the accessible car parking requirements within a development. They include AS2890.6-2009 (Parking facilities—Off-street parking for people with disabilities) and AS4299-1995 (Adaptable Housing). It is noted driveway isles and ramps require a 2.2m overhead clearance.
Read MoreLuminance Contrast is the amount of light reflected between two difference surfaces. AS1428.4.1-2009 requires a luminance contrast in a range of 30% to 60% based on the type of building elements proposed.
Read MoreAS1428.1-2009 provides different types of ramp options that can be incorporated into a building. They include a kerb ramp, threshold ramp, step ramp or 1 in 14 graded ramp.
Read MoreAmbulant toilets are specifically designed for those with ambulant disabilities that do not require the extra space that is provided by accessible toilets. Accessible toilets are specifically designed to provide enough space to accommodate wheelchair access and assistance when transferring from a wheelchair to the toilet.
Read MoreThe ACAA Conference 2019 will be held in Sydney at the Luna Park Conference Venue between the 14-16 August. The conference is specifically catered for access consultants and all people working to establish inclusive communities.
Read MoreA large number of clients choose to submit development applications without having an Access Consultant or BCA Consultant review the drawings for compliance with the BCA/NCC and without an Access Report or BCA Report report to support the proposed development.
Read MoreAS 1428.1-2009 states that a grate may be used on a continuous accessible path of travel if circular openings are not greater than 13mm in diameter.
Read MoreWe highly recommend AS1428.1-2009 compliant stair nosings be installed to all stairways within common areas to prevent any possibility of future litigations that may arise from personal injury.
Read MoreLHA Design Guideline Assessors registered with LHA can design or assess a design or an as built dwelling as meeting the Livable Housing Silver, Gold or Platinum levels.
Read MoreAccess to heritage buildings can be difficult to achieve where there is new building work proposed within the building.
Read MoreWith the rise of seniors living projects, there is a bit of confusion between designers and consultants regarding the applicable car parking requirements.
Read MoreFire isolated stairs and ramps are constructed in buildings mainly for use in emergencies and are typically enclosed with fire rated walls.
Read MoreIt is highly recommended that you check if the consultant advising you has current professional indemnity insurance (not expired) and if the certificate of currency actually lists the discipline they are providing advice for.
Read MoreWithin the Apartment Design Guide, Part 4Q.1 requires that developments achieve a benchmark of 20% of the total apartments incorporating the Livable Housing Guideline's silver level universal design features.
Read MorePerformance solutions are innovative custom solutions that can be prepared for a project and are introduced on a case by case basis.
Read MoreAS1428.1-2009 requires that visual glazing strips be a minimum 75mm wide, solid, non-transparent, contrasting line across their full width.
Read MoreMost disputes between builders and consultants arise because of disagreements between the tolerance of construction work. There is no tolerance where the minimum has been specified.
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