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NCC 2019 requirements for access to and into swimming pools associated with Class 1b, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 buildings by Paul Eltringham Stonehenge Consulting Pty Ltd.
The following NCC technical advice has been prepared by Paul Eltringham, Stonehenge Consulting Pty Ltd.
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isinterpretation of the NCC is a constant topic of conversation in the construction industry which is generally due to the way it is written. There certainly are some grey areas which could be interpreted in different ways. As such, I recommend getting advice from more than one qualified Building Surveyor/Certifier in order to get a reliable interpretation. The Guide to the NCC (freely downloaded from the ABCB website) should be the first port of call when unsure about how to interpret a clause from the NCC. If still unsure about an interpretation, you can email the
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technical department of the relevant Building Authority in your state ie the VBA in Victoria, the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) or the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS). The advice in this article is based strictly on the minimum level of NCC compliance required which is all that a Building Surveyor/Certifier can legally require in order to issue a Building Permit. Of course Architects and designers may design above the minimum NCC requirements and are encouraged to do so. Access Consultants should also advise their clients of the NCC requirements yet can provide additional value by offering recommendations for a higher level of
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