BCGBC4010A Apply structural principles to residential low-rise constructions

BCA requirements

New technologies
Suitability of materials

Materials must be chosen that are suitable for their purpose. Every part of the building must be constructed in an appropriate manner which satisfies all the requirements of the BCA.

Evidence of suitability

Substantial evidence must be provided to support the use of the new technology. It may be in the form of one or more of the following:
•	a report issued by a registered testing authority
•	a current Certificate of Conformity or a current Certificate of Accreditation
•	a certificate from a professional engineer
•	a current certificate issued by a product certification body that has been accredited by the Joint Accreditation Scheme of Australia and New Zealand
•	a current Scientific Services Laboratory (SSL) product listing data sheet and listing in the latest issue of the Scientific Services Laboratory Register of Accredited Products
•	any other form of documentary evidence that correctly describes the properties and performance of the new technology and adequately demonstrates its suitability for use.

Fire resistance of building elements

New technologies must demonstrate suitability and conform to the deemed to satisfy provisions in relation to the fire resistance level (FRL). These provisions are the provisions contained in Section 3 of the BCA which comply with the performance requirements.

Early fire hazard indices

New technologies must demonstrate suitability and conform to the deemed to satisfy provisions in relation to early fire hazard indices.

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