NATSPEC
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Simple Domestic Specifications
2011 Edition
Softcover
210 x 295mm
28pp
Published by Construction Information Systems Australia Pty Ltd, Sydney.
R.R.P.$44.00
ISSN 1328-2220
A properly documented specification reduces the number of variations (additional things you need to pay for) and provides a clear understanding regarding the quality level that is deemed acceptable. Without a properly documented specification a number of small additional items may lead to substantial additional cost and you may have to accept a lower quality than you would like. For the specification to be enforceable it needs to be included/referenced in your contracts with your contractors.
SIMPLE DOMESTIC has been developed for those projects simple enough not to require the engagement of an architect or building designer by the owners. It defines what is deemed to be the minimum level of workmanship for satisfactory work.
SIMPLE DOMESTIC should be included as a condition of contract between the owners and their contractors. It has been prepared for new building works and/or alterations and additions of a simple nature suitable to be undertaken by an owner. For work involving extensive structural design, extensive customised airconditioning, prestige finishes or unusual features and facilities, the commissioning of professional services are recommended.
SIMPLE DOMESTIC is for homes of conventional construction those buildings covered by Class 1a and Class 10 of the Building Code of Australia, i.e. single dwellings such as cottages, villa units, townhouses and garages, carports or sheds. The use of this specification will minimise misunderstanding and will make clear what is going to be delivered in terms of materials and quality of construction.
SIMPLE DOMESTIC is suitable for owner-builders whether building, extending or renovating a home. This specification describes common construction practice. It will need to be supplemented in areas subject to high winds, snow, earthquakes, bushfire and/or marine exposure to comply with the Building Code of Australia. In some areas, there will be local techniques or statutory requirements which will take precedence.
Contents
0131 PRELIMINARIES
0180 COMMON REQUIREMENTS
0184 TERMITE MANAGEMENT
0201 DEMOLITION
0221 SITE MANAGEMENT
0222 EARTHWORK
0223 SERVICE TRENCHING
0241
LANDSCAPE - WALLING
0242 LANDSCAPE - FENCES AND BARRIERS
0250 LANDSCAPE
- GARDENING
0271 PAVEMENT BASE AND SUBBASE
0272 ASPHALTIC CONCRETE
0274
CONCRETE PAVEMENT
0276 SEGMENTAL PAVERS - SAND BED
0301 PILING
0310
CONCRETE
0331 BRICK AND BLOCK CONSTRUCTION
0342 LIGHT STEEL FRAMING
0382
LIGHT TIMBER FRAMING
0383 FLOORING AND DECKING
0421 ROOFING
0431 CLADDING
0451 WINDOWS AND GLAZED DOORS
0453 DOORS AND HATCHES
0454 OVERHEAD DOORS
0455 DOOR HARDWARE
0467 GLASS COMPONENTS
0471 INSULATION AND SARKING MEMBRANES
0511
LINING
0551 JOINERY
0554 STAIRS
0572 MISCELLANEOUS APPLIANCES AND
FIXTURES
0574 WINDOW COVERINGS
0611 PLASTERING
0612 CEMENTITIOUS TOPPINGS
0621 WATERPROOFING - WET AREAS
0631 CERAMIC TILES
0651 RESILIENT FINISHES
0652 CARPETS
0654 FLOATING PANEL FLOORS
0655 TIMBER FLOORING
0656
FLOOR SANDING AND FINISHING
0671 PAINTING
0702 MECHANICAL DESIGN AND INSTALL
0802
HYDRAULIC DESIGN AND INSTALL
0902 ELECTRICAL DESIGN AND INSTALL
REFERENCED
DOCUMENTS