Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

BUILDING LEGISLATION AMENDMENT REGULATION 2010 (NO 1) (NO 15 OF 2010) - REG 14

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        (d)     for barriers to prevent convection between wall cavities and areas enclosed underneath a suspended floor (excluding an intermediate floor in a part with more than 1 storey) in the unaltered part if—

              (i)     complying would require the removal of more than 1m ² of wall or flooring in the part to gain access to the sub-floor area; or

              (ii)     there is insufficient work space for a person to install the barrier;

        (e)     for insulation of any heating water piping service or heating or cooling ductwork service in the unaltered part that is inaccessible if—

              (i)     complying would require the removal of more than 1m ² of roofing, ceiling, wall or flooring in the part to gain access to all the inaccessible services; or

              (ii)     there is insufficient work space for a person to install the insulation;

        (f)     for electric resistance space heating elements cast into concrete or set under tiles—complying would involve physical changes to the elements.