General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification PART B Annexure 2: Minimum Design & Construction Specification for Class 1 Buildings Page 1 Updated 19/07/2013
General Construction 1 1.1 Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................ 10 GENERAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................... 10 1.2 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................... 10 1.2.
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification 2.2.8.2 Carports ...................................................................................................................................... 17 2.2.8.3 Garages....................................................................................................................................... 17 2.2.9 Clothes Lines .......................................................
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification 3.3.4.1 General ........................................................................................................................................ 30 3.3.4.2 Special Requirements for Bath and similar Risers: ..................................................................... 31 3.3.4.3 Perimeter Protection ....................................................................
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification 3.4.2.4 Aerated Autoclaved Concrete (AAC) ......................................................................................... 39 3.4.2.5 Natural Stone ............................................................................................................................... 39 3.4.3 Mortar ...................................................................................
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification 3.5.3.1 General Requirements ................................................................................................................. 47 3.5.3.2 Roof Trusses................................................................................................................................ 47 3.5.4 Porches, Verandahs, Carports And The Like ......................................
General Construction 3.8.4 3.8.5 Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification Hardware and Seals.............................................................................................................................. 55 Flyscreens ............................................................................................................................................ 55 3.9 DOORS..........................................................
General Construction 3.14.4 3.14.5 3.14.6 3.14.7 3.14.8 Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification Roofing system and materials .......................................................................................................... 67 Eaves ............................................................................................................................................... 67 Roof Lights (Skylights) ................................
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification 3.17.11 Site lighting ..................................................................................................................................... 86 3.17.12 Exhaust fans..................................................................................................................................... 86 3.17.13 Cooking Appliances, Gas or Electric Upright Cookers ........
General Construction 1 Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification INTRODUCTION 1.1 GENERAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS All proposals shall comply with this ”Minimum Specification” together with any additional requirements issued by the Trust with the tender call and any encumbrances, envelopes, “Building Guidelines” and Council requirements to which the proposed land is subject.
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification Tenants and adjoining owners or occupiers shall be notified of the date when fencing is to be demolished and renewed. Provide temporary fencing to secure yard spaces when fencing is to be removed and/or replaced. 1.2.
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification Contractors should note these conditions apply also to any trees adjacent any SAHT land, such as trees on Council property, street trees and trees on neighbour’s land. 1.2.7 Possession of Site Prior to commencement on site of any work, SAHT will issue a “Possession of Site Notice” (DPS) to the contractor.
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification 14. Discuss and agree any variations to the plans; and 15. Mark on the site plan, and photograph, any dilapidation of the council infrastructure outside the front boundary (and side boundary if a corner allotment). 1.3 BRAND NAMES The use of brand names included in the tender documents are given as examples of items that comply with Trust requirements.
General Construction 2. Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification DESIGN REQUIREMENTS 2.1 GENERAL This specification shall be for Class 1 buildings as defined by the Building Code of Australia Housing SA has produced a number of design guidelines. These are accessible on the Department of Communities and Social Inclusion web site. And more specifically http://www.dcsi.sa.gov.
General Construction 2.2.3.2 Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification Useable Private Open Space The useable rectangular area specified in the Design Guide is to be sloped at flatter than 1 in 50 and appropriately drained to the storm water system. It is to be in addition to and have stepless access from the perimeter paving. 2.2.3.
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification Ensure that the houses and rear yards will not overlook existing houses to the rear or side yards and that consideration for neighbouring properties is respected. This may require additional retaining walls or fencing that separates properties, and shall be included in the Builder’s proposal.
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification Localized dishing of the paving for a flood gully is unacceptable. Pop up or remote flood gully away from the house are acceptable. 2.2.7.4 Driveways. Driveway paving shall be a minimum of 3000mm wide within the property. Set driveway grades so that a fully loaded family car, eg. Commodore/Ford Station Wagon, will not “bottom out” on the paving, or the Council crossover.
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification When located on the boundary the wall shall be designed so that it requires little or no maintenance from the neighbour’s property and achieves the fire rating required by the BCA.. A cavity brick wall or a brick wall with piers is preferred. 2.2.
General Construction 2.2.10.2 Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification Retention and Detention Tanks An on-site above ground Stormwater Retention system plumbed into the WC cistern(s) is required on all houses as detailed on SAHT Drawing SK 01 (Rev B) attached.
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification 4 Where Council’s stormwater management detention requirements are above 2Kl of detention per dwelling (ie post 100year flows reduced to pre 5 year flows) and where there is no street drainage. Connect a minimum of 50m2 of roof area through a flying downpipe to a 1Kl retention tank above a 1Kl detention tank (Housing SA, SK01 sketch).
General Construction 2.2.12.1 Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification Floors Floors must be structurally sound and suitable to take the appropriate floor finish. They shall be generally free of blemishes and be flat, unless falls are required. All internal floors that do not have a floor finish shall be suitable to receive sheet vinyl. 2.2.12.
General Construction • Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification Beam Reinforcement: 6/N16 bars; 3/N16 top, 3/N16 bottom, W8 Ligatures at 1200 centres. 2.2.12.2.3 Footing Design Provide a footing designed by an approved Structural Engineer and obtain Building Rules approval. It is anticipated that in most cases the footing system will be a concrete raft with integral slab and beams.
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification For certain occupants with specific special needs, increased robustness of ceiling linings may need to be considered. Where this is required it will be identified in ”Part B Specification& Response Requirements ANNEXURE 1” 2.2.12.
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification The designer is to design the building to meet the requirements for bush fire protection and the proponent shall have deemed to have allowed for the requirements in the offer.
General Construction 3 Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS 3.1 General 3.1.1 Application This specification applies for Builder designed projects. 3.1.2 Approvals Obtain Development approval for the project. Refer to ”Part B - Specification& Response Requirements ANNEXURE 1” for approvals that may have already been obtained by the Trust. 3.1.
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General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification stumps and backfilling as required, prior to commencement of the construction of the building. Areas outside of the building area are to be maintained in a neat and tidy manner. Where suitable topsoil exists, stockpile it for future spreading in landscaped areas. 3.2.3 Trees Where shown or scheduled for retention, preserve and protect existing trees.
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification Any rectification work to any retaining wall deemed necessary shall be carried out at the builder’s expense. Retaining walls which require engineering designs and Council approval must be inspected by the Engineer at appropriate times during construction and inspection certificates shall be provided to the Trust. 3.2.9.
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification Remove from site all rubbish, Builders debris, weeds, unwanted plant growth and loose rocks from external areas, including making good council verges . Rake out front and back yards. Clean down paths and leave tidy ready for immediate occupation. 3.3 CONCRETE 3.3.
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification Provide to the Trust’s representative a certificate of compliance from the company carrying out the termite treatment, and fix a notice, complying with AS 3660,in the electrical meter box identifying the work done. 3.3.4.
General Construction 3.3.6 Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification Tests Testing, when required by the Trust’s representative shall be carried out in accordance with AS 3600 and AS 1012. If when tested the concrete does not comply, the contractor shall be liable for the cost of the testing and rectification or replacement as required by the Trust’s representative. 3.3.7 Formwork 3.3.7.
General Construction 3.3.8.2 Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification Lapping Lapping of bars shall be in accordance with Engineer’s details and fabric reinforcement shall overlap adjacent fabric by a minimum of two cross wires. Ensure that where mesh is cut for penetrations or pipes, lap bars are installed. Unless detailed otherwise corners and intersections shall have all bars at top and bottom fully extended across the intersecting bars.
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification The design requirements of section 2.2.3 shall be met. All paving is to be at least 15mm below the damp proof membrane and slope away from the building, except at doorways and porches of stepless entries. (Note that where a visible edge is part of the termite management system a greater height of exposed concrete is required.) Where possible eliminate all steps.
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification In the case of an emergency; eg a break in concrete supply, directions of the proponent’s consulting engineer are to be followed and a copy of the directions forwarded to the Trust within 24 hours. Agreement is to be reached with the Trust before any subsequent pours. 3.3.12.2 Steps, Landings and Ramps Steps landings and ramps shall be in accordance with the details.
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification When connecting to existing slabs or paving the TJ MFAP 3/3 units shall be installed by:• drilling 2 x 6mm holes into the existing; • removing the cover from one end of the unit; and • pushing the rods into the holes. 3.3.13.2 Sealant to DCJ On completion all DCJ’s shall be sealed with a polyurethane sealant. 3.3.13.
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification completed within 20 minutes are confined to control or expansion joints. During placing, ensure services and reinforcement are not accidentally displaced. 3.3.15.
General Construction 3.3.17.1 Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification Tank Stand for Rainwater tank plumbed to toilets (usually 1000 Litres) Stand shall be constructed from galvanized steel and shall be designed to:• The tank manufacturer’s requirements. • Ensure the tank is as high as is possible but in all cases the base of the tank is to be not less than 1000 mm above the finished floor level of the unit(s) the tank is serving.
General Construction 3.4.2.2 Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification Clay Bricks The manufacture of bricks and methods of quality control shall comply with AS/NZS4455. 3.4.2.3 Concrete Blocks & Bricks Concrete masonry units shall be manufactured to AS/NZS4455 and suit construction. 3.4.2.4 Aerated Autoclaved Concrete (AAC) AAC shall be an accredited proprietary system used in accordance with the manufacturer’s specification. 3.4.2.
General Construction (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) (vii) 3.4.5 Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification Under external masonry walls on the footing, of sufficient width to project 10mm over external face and to extend across cavity and a minimum of 75mm above floor level. The top edge of the upstand shall be fixed to each stud or built into internal masonry wall leaf as applicable (note: provide weep holes above).
General Construction 3.4.6.5 Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification Party Walls Where possible avoid services penetrating party or common walls. Where services must be in that wall seal the penetration, to ensure that the fire rating and sound transmission rating is not compromised. These walls must be continuous from the footing to the roof.
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification Solid masonry ties shall be of size appropriate to the cavity width and built at least 50mm into each leaf. Where articulation joints occur, ties shall be built in both sides of the joint, spaced at not more than 300mm from the joint.
General Construction 3.4.9.1 Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification Cavity Ventilation For construction with concrete raft floors, open perpends are required to the course immediately above the DAMP PROOF MEMBRANE, located at a maximum spacing of 600mm centres or every alternate perpend joint in a regular pattern. 3.4.9.
General Construction 3.4.12.2 Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification Block Lintels and Bond Beams Concrete lintel blocks shall be of minimum 200mm height and to full wall thickness, with extensions beyond openings of minimum 200mm each end. Reinforce as designed and fill with N20 concrete with maximum 7mm aggregate. 3.4.13 Reinforced Brick Piers Where brick piers are provided (eg.
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification Mix materials until uniform in colour and consistency. Do no remix or add to fresh mortar any mix showing signs of initial set. 3.4.16.4 Rendered Finish Provide a 12mm thick rendered finish to external masonry, finished to an even surface off a wood float. The edges of the render are to be formed with temporary formwork. Casing beads are not to be used for external render.
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification the timber studs shall also be shallow notched so that the bracing is flush with the face studs. Sheet bracing cannot be used under the linings for steel framing. To ensure that roof trusses bear on seating points only, internal walls shall finish 20mm below perimeter walls unless trusses are designed to land on the inside wall. 3.5.2.
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification Frame up the wall to allow for a future air conditioner 710 mm wide x 600 mm high. Provide 90 X35 trimmers/noggings for fixing of batten holders and light fittings 3.5.3 House Roofs And Ceilings 3.5.3.1 General Requirements Roofing members shall be fixed, checked, notched, seated and tied down in accordance with AS1684 for timber and AS 3623 and ASNZS 4600 for steel.
General Construction 3.5.5.2 Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification Timber Fascias Provide fascias to all eaves as detailed. 3.5.5.3 Metal Fascias Metal fascias shall be colour bond in the colour scheduled and installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. 3.5.5.4 Barge Details Metal barges are to be in colourbond and installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification To internal corners stop planks against a 25 x 25mm rough sawn timber batten fixed to studwork. 3.5.7.3 Weathertex Plank Fix in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Jointing strips and corner finishes shall be as for Hardiplank. All cut ends or edges shall be primed prior to fixing. 3.5.7.4 Timber Boarding Timber boarding shall be as detailed.
General Construction 3.5.9.1 Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification General Requirements Construct the framework for the upper floor as detailed. Construct all work true to line and level, trim for stair opening and wherever else required and complete the framing ready to receive the flooring and ceiling materials. 3.5.9.
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification Sand joins if necessary to achieve a flat floor. Protect floor surfaces in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. 3.5.10.2 Wet Area Flooring Unless other wise detailed for upper floor wet area(s) supply and fix minimum 15mm thick compressed F.R.C.B., using 50mm galvanised or brass screws.
General Construction 3.6.3.1 Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification Sheet Material Plasterboard shall be a minimum of 10 mm thick and of Australian manufacture. The long edges of adjoining sheets shall be recessed. Where used in wet areas water resistant (WR) board is to be used. (i) Use fire rated board of the thickness detailed on party walls where detailed as fire rated. 3.6.3.
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification MDF mouldings and linings shall be pre-primed. Do not use MDF where it may be exposed to water. All timber mouldings fitted to wet areas are to be protected from moisture, particularly to cut ends at the tiled floor and backs/edges against plasterboard wall linings. 3.6.7 Impact and Scratch Resistant Linings 3.6.7.
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification The sheet materials shall be laid horizontally, with staggered joins, if room length sheets are not possible, and fixed into the studs as per the manufacturer’s recommendations for use as a wall lining. . 3.7 INSULATION Insulation shall be in sheets or batts and of a type that conforms to AS Codes and current BCA requirements and is fire resistant (non-flammable).
General Construction 3.8.3 Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification Protection Ensure that the windows and window frames are protected against damage for the duration of the contract period. Any damage shall be made good. 3.8.4 Hardware and Seals Make windows weatherproof with pile, neoprene and/or vinyl seals to meet the requirements of AS2047. Generally sashes shall be fitted with approved positive locking devices.
General Construction • • • • Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification Combination Doors (CombiDoor) shall be a solid core door with an opening glass panel and mesh security grille all set in an aluminium frame, all similar as manufactured by Combion, or equal approved. External Doors to Houses o External hinged doors shall be either hollow core with 6 mm thick facings or solid core doors.
General Construction • Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification Solid core doors that, exit to a public space from a unit, e.g. flat to a stairway or, are specified as fire resisting shall be fitted with a Lockwood 7724 door closer or equal approved. Door Kick Plates • • Where kick plates are required:Supply and fit 750 mm high protection to the inside of an external door and either both or one side of an internal door.
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification Cut out frame for flush mounting hinges and back up with a short length of 35 mm x 5 mm thick mild steel plate drilled and tapped for screw mounting. Provide a universal stainless steel adjustable striker mounted to suit nominated door furniture height. Reinforce frame head with 300 mm x 35 mm x 5 mm thick mild steel stiffener plates to receive nominated door closer if applicable.
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification Furniture shall be matching throughout each house. Provide privacy sets to W.C.s, and bathrooms with external release. Deadlocks are not to be provided with a key operated internal locking mechanism. Where provided, the internal operation shall be by large snib. 3.9.7.
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification manufacturer’s instructions regarding resin: hardener proportions and temperature ranges; and curing procedures. • Epoxy Resin Adhesive • Resorcinol Resin Adhesive • Malamine/Urea Formaldehyde Resin Adhesive Joints in internal joinery shall be set in water resistant adhesive in accordance with AS1309.
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification Island units shall have a toe space to both sides with the end panel extending to the floor. Fit a stainless steel sink and drainer set. The sink shall be installed in an approved manner with all fixings accessible to allow for the easy removal and replacement of the sink unit. 3.10.2.
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification (i) Bench & Overhead Units 95º opening automatic locking spring loaded all metal hinges with three way adjustment - 2 per door. (ii) Linen & Utility Cupboard As for (I) - 3 hinges per swing door. (iii) Door & Drawer Handles Handle to be 100mm nominal long Satin Chrome D-Pull,. 3.11 HARDWARE 3.11.
General Construction 3.11.3.5 Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification Grab rails including hand held showers attached to a grab rail Where specified to be installed as part of the construction in Part B - Specification & Response Requirements ANNEXURE,; Grab rails are to be 32 mm in diameter and a min of 1.2 mm wall thickness and shall be either stainless steel 304 or white powder coated ripple finish aluminium.
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification 3.13. TILING 3.13.1 Water-proofing All waterproofing shall meet the requirements set out in the “Ministers Specification SA F1.7”, the BCA and AS 3740. In addition to those requirements the whole of the bathroom floor is to be waterproofed. The whole of the bathroom floor (including the shower alcove) is to be waterproofed and returned up the walls as a cove to 150mm min.
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification Wall tiles (mm) Beaumont Tiles: – 200 x 200 Plain White Ceramic World: – B01 200 x 200 Plain White Italia Ceramics: – RAL 9106 Gloss 200 x 200 Plain White Newton Ceramics: – CL-PR301AA Gloss White 200 x 200 3.13.
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification Proponents should allow for a mix of tiles from the above range to provide diversity to the various houses within a contract, with the tiling to each house to be consistent with one Manufacturer. Frieze tiles are an option should the Proponent wish to use them. Frieze tiles shall be consistent with the wall tile Manufacturer selected. 3.13.
General Construction 3.14.4 Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification Roofing system and materials Comply with Council approvals and Encumbrance / Design guidelines together with the following: • Roof material shall be terra-cotta or coloured concrete tiles or shingles or Colorbond steel sheet roofing. • All flashings must be Colorbond to match the roof colour.
General Construction 3.15.2 Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification Paint Types The following paint types shall be used 3.15.2.1 Timber And Timber Products Finishes Relevant to Contract All exposed surfaces of the external and internal timber in buildings shall be painted or stained as nominated in the scope. • Provide the coating systems as specified in the following sub-clauses, in addition to pre-priming or other pre-treatment.
General Construction • • • Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification One coat of pigmented sealer (solvent borne) to One coat of exterior/interior undercoat to Two coats of satin alkyd enamel to APAS 0171 APAS 0016/1 APAS 0015/3 Paint Base Boards Apply to Prime Coated standard hardboard and Paint Base particle board prepared with resin impregnated paper: • One coat of pigmented sealer (varnished based) to APAS 0171 • One coat of exterior/in
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification Apply to zincanneal, galvanised, zincalume, lead flashings and zinc silicate treated steel surfaces. Degrease with an approved commercial degreaser, wipe clean.
General Construction 3.15.2.4 Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification External Walls And Soffits Fibre Reinforced Cement Board, Masonry & Rendered Surfaces Apply to F.R.C.B. masonry and rendered surfaces including accessories • One coat of pigmented sealer latex type to • Two coats exterior quality acrylic emulsion -Low Gloss to Or • One coat of an approved acrylic based filling • Type textured finish 3.15.2.
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification For slab on ground construction, no water supply pipes are to be placed under the slab without written permission. Underfloor waste pipes shall be tested before and after the pour. Any leaks or blockages found after the pour shall be immediately rectified. 3.16.3 External water service 3.16.3.
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification Site Fire Services as follows shall be required to designated Group Sites. The Fire Mains and Hydrant System will be required to provide a minimum flow as required under the current Building regulations. The Builder shall be responsible for making arrangements and testing of the complete fire service to standards as required by the SA Metropolitan Fire Service and SA water. 3.16.
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification Provide for double headed pillar hydrant(s) in a location(s) that complies with the requirements detailed in AS2419.1 or as detailed on the drawings. . The hydrant standpipe shall be 100mm NB galvanised “Heavy” steel pipe to AS1074, wrapped against corrosion below ground level using “Denso” tape.
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification Tanks shall be coloured to match the fence colour and shall be located outside eaves line. The space between the tank and the house shall, as a minimum, allow the perimeter paving between tank or tank stand and the house. The tanks are to come complete with the inlet and outlets as detailed on the drawing, including connection points for mains water and the toilet cistern.
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification Provide the following fixtures as required:-: • Kitchen: Stainless steel inset sink as per design guide. .. • Laundry: Stainless steel 70 litre wash trough with sud saver and cabinet under. • WC: A low level Vitreous china suite, compatible with and including dual flush low flow cistern (4.5/3 litre), combination seat/flap.
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification Shower • 2 No. 15 (12.7mm) stopcocks Hot and Cold • Locate taps vertically aligned150mm inside the shower to minimise people getting wet when turning on the taps. The cold tap is to be the top tap.OR • A shower mixer Normal Shower • Shower head is to be 3 star (3A) rated; or Hand Shower • Round face handset and 800mm PVC hose, white, with lockable sliding bracket on 700mm c.p.
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification 3.16.11 Hot water service 3.16.11.1 Hot Water Units Hot water services are to be provided and installed by Others. The Proponent must select one of the following Hot water system and allow for it in the construction of the house.
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification UNLESS Solar has been specified select a Gas storage or Gas continuous flow from the table. For properties specified to have solar units unless there are particular site issues preventing it a Gas Lo Line unit is to be used in preference to a Gas Hi Line unit. For sites without access to reticulated gas select an Electric Hi Line or Heat Pump from the table above.
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification Gas Storage unit Provide: • On the wall suitably located for the Hot Water Unit unit; • The hot water pipe for the house capped; • A gas pipe with an isolating valve and screw on sealed cap; • A capped cold water supply, including the isolator, non return valve and pressure relief valve with relief pipe plumbed to the gully or tundish, as required for the hot water unit; • Weather
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification • A pipe from the position of the roof mounted tank into a tundish or a gully connected to the sewer for the pressure relief water.
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification 5) Earth steel wall and roof frames back to sub-board and MEN system to ensure protection of the framing. 6) Connect earthing system to, the bar connected to the floor slab reinforcement with an earth stake clamp,. and any metal pipes. 7) Each house shall have the necessary infra-structure in readiness for the NBN. 8) Provide telephone connection points and cable as specified 3.
General Construction 3.17.6 Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification Earthing System All earth stakes shall be protected by a connection box. Each stake shall be a minimum of 1300mm long, metal rods of copper or copper coated steel not less than 12mm diameter, and shall include a suitable point if necessary for hand driving in normal domestic applications.
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification Houses with GAS and ELECTRIC supply. 1 x 80 A Main Switch. RCD Non-Protected Circuits 1 x 10A C.B. Smoke alarms RCD Protected Circuits 1 x 10A RCDMCB (Lighting) 1 x 63A R.C.D. (Power) 3 x 16A C.B. Power 1 & 2. & 3 1 x 20A RCDMCB Air conditioner, 1 x 16A RCDMCB For each of the following if they are specified, gas boosted solar Hot Water Unit or heat pump hot water unit.
General Construction 3.17.8 Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification Power The minimum requirements are as follows: • Living room 3 double GPO's • Combined living/dining room 4 double GPO's • Separate dining room 1 double GPO • Combined dining/family 3 double GPO's • Separate family room 2 double GPO's • Main bedroom 2 double GPO's • All other bedrooms 2 double GPO's • Passage 1 double GPO • Laundry 1 double GPO (1.
General Construction • • • • • • Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification All other rooms including storage area under stairs in townhouses: Safety batten holders with 240 volt External doors protected by porch or eaves: Safety batten holders with 240 volt 15 watt compact fluorescent lamps; The position of external batten holders or light must not restrict the swing of a flywire door to be provided later by Others; External doors not protect
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification An exhaust fan shall be provided over the hot plates, but located in line with the front of the cooker, ducted to outside air including closing mechanisms when not in use; 3.17.13.
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification 3.17.15 National Broadband Network (NBN) 3.17.15.1 Generally All installation shall comply with the requirements of NBNCo. For larger complexes the contractor will need to contact NBNCo for their requirements. The following shall be included in all new class 1 Building Developments 3.17.15.
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General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification 3.17.16 Smoke Detectors Install smoke detectors located as per the SA Housing Code requirements. Smoke alarms shall be Brooks EIPFSPTLH with fixing box, hush button and backup battery power source hard wired as a separate circuit to avoid interference from dimmers etc and shall be labelled SAHT.
General Construction 3.19 Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification PAVING 3.19.1 General There shall be no steps in the path from the street, carport or carpark into the house so a person in a wheel chair is able to easily and safely get from street, carpark or carport into house and rear yard. On group sites provide a wheel stop or kerb to turn around bays. 3.19.
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification Where Council/Encumbrance requirements call for masonry unit paving provide minimum 60mm thick interlocking pavers for vehicular driveways and 40mm thick pavers for perimeter paving. Provide a minimum 100mm thickness compacted quarry rubble or PM71 base under all unit paving.
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification Consult with neighbours regarding the timing of any demolition to existing fences to be replaced, the type and colour of fencing, as well as any retaining walls required, to reduce cause for conflict. Replace any existing fencing that does not meet these requirements.
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification “Hi-Bond” paint any screen fencing, gates, posts, rails, to match Colorbond fencing where exposed to the street or to any internal common areas. 3.21.4 Front Fencing/Gates Where required under “Development Guidelines”/Encumbrances or indicated in the “Proposal Information Notice”, provide 900mm high tubular steel fencing with powdercoated finish.
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification TERMITE PROTECTIVE TREATMENT PROCEDURES TERMITE PROTECTIVE TREATMENT PROCEDURES, JUNE 2012 The following systems are to be used to provide long term protection for Housing SA properties. In some specific cases other options may be appropriate but should be discussed with the Housing SA Senior Engineering Specialist before use.
General Construction 2. 2.1 Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification units and the proposed treatment method. If significant work or other units need inspecting to complete the report a preliminary report is to be given to the Housing SA representative detailing what has been found and advising the extent of work required to enable the inspection to be completed.
General Construction • Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification Replace floor covering allowing for expansion at the joint.
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification For pavers lift the pavers treat the soil and relay pavers directly onto the treated soil. Where the paving is against a wall, i.e. above the footing, the paving is to be lowered to below the top of the footing and then treated as new paving. Where the levels make this impractical, a special site specific detail will need to be agreed.
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification These are generally designed to kill a nest rather than provide long term protection. Some systems such as Sentricon use bait sticks and regular inspections to identify new termite activity.
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification STANDARD DETAILS Retaining Wall Details Part 1 Sleeper Retaining Wall for Cut Sites (type 1) Sleeper Retaining Wall for Fill Sites (type 2) Retaining Wall Details Part 2 – CD 11(2) Typical Detail of Air Conditioner Panel Rainwater Retention Tank and Detention Tank details SK01 - B Rainwater Retention Tank Interconnection Details for more two or more tanks.
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General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification Typical Pegging Plan Page 110 Updated 19/07/2013
General Construction Part B – Specification and Response Requirements Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification Typical Identification Survey Page 111 Updated 19/07/2013
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