Visual Indicators (Warning Strips) for Glazing

Taking the guesswork out of accessibility compliance

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 The National Construction Code requires any glazing capable of being mistaken for a doorway or opening in buildings / parts of buildings required to be accessible to be clearly marked in accordance with AS1428.1-2009. Clause 6.6 of AS1428.1-2009 (Access Standard) outlines the specific requirements (dimensions, contrast, locations etc.) for Warning Strips. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺 Warning Strips are often installed incorrectly, leading to unsafe conditions for occupants (particularly those with vision impairments) and costly defects. This is largely caused by installers either being unaware of the requirements under Clause 6.6 of AS1428.1-2009 or misinterpreting these requirements due to a lack of diagrammatic detail being provided as is common place throughout the majority of this standard. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 CCG's easy to follow guide removes the ambiguity surrounding Warning Strips by applying the requirements to a typical glazing arrangement which is commonly seen on site. If you're unsure of the minimum requirements, or think it's time for a refresher, scroll down to our guide below. Trying to keep on top of the seemingly endless list of regulatory compliance requirements? Save your sanity and follow Code Consultancy Group #NCC #BCA #Access #Accessibility #AS1428 #AccessStandard #CodeConsultancyGroup #CCG #SolutionFocused #ResultsDriven #ComplianceAssured

Passive Fire Compliance - The 1 Month Countdown Begins

From 1 May 2023, the concession permitting reliance on old AS 1530 fire test and assessment reports for projects approved under #NCC2019, #NCC2019Amendment1 will expire.

Although the expiry of the concessions permitting old test & assessment reports to be relied upon aligns with #NCC2022, the change was actually introduced in #NCC2019 as a transitional period intended to give the industry time to comply.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀:

❶ From 1 May 2023, practitioners working on projects approved under #NCC2019, #NCC2019Amendment1 will need ensure reports being relied upon verify systems achieve a Fire Resistance Level based on the 2014 version of the standard fire test (AS 1530.4-2014), unless confirmed otherwise by the certifying authority.

❷ Certifiers / Building Surveyors intending to allow the use of passive fire systems which don't have an AS 1530.4-2014 report after the 1 May 2023 expiry based on the building approval being issued prior to this date need to ensure they assess and reference the passive fire systems in their building approval, rather than accept them at the completion stage of the project.

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Lithium-ion battery from e-bike cause of another devastating fire

A large amount of focus has been given to the fire safety risk presented by EVs. However, the increase in fires caused by low cost E-scooters & E-Bikes (like the supermarket fire below) are proving far more prevalent.

“The problem lies with manufacturing defects”

Research Professor, K.M. Abraham from Northeastern University made the above observation last year, pointing out that “Every day we are using billions of these batteries [lithium-ion] in our devices, our cell phones, our laptops, etc., but they don’t explode because they are manufactured to very high specifications and precision.”

Do we need to regulate how e-bikes & e-scooters are stored and charged? Or does there need to be greater oversight on the importation/manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries?

While this is debated, what is being done at a Facilities Management level to mitigate the risk of fire in existing buildings? Are Management In Use Plans adequately addressing this risk? Given e-bikes & e-scooters are often locked up outside the entry to buildings, does this need to change?

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