09.07.2015<\/p>\n
Australia NCC changes 2014<\/p>\n
\u00a0Changes to the BCA (Building Code of Australia), now National Construction Code (NCC) – 1 May 2014\u00a0The new NCC has now come into effect, with various updates applied.\u00a0 For access safety, because of the ambiguity of the language around the descriptions in the building code, the update implements actual standards and classifications. \u00a0Previously provisions in the BCA required only a \u2018slip-resistant finish\u2019 or a \u2018suitable non\u2010skid strip\u2019 near the edge of the nosings.\u00a0 The provisions in Volumes One (D2.13) and Two (3.9.1.3) of the NCC now require:Stairway treads to have a:
\nSurface with a slip\u2010resistance classification not less than that listed in Table 1 (refer below), when tested in accordance with AS 4586; or<\/p>\n
nosing strip with a slip\u2010resistance classification not less than that listed in Table 1, when tested in accordance with AS 4586.<\/p>\n
Note, in QLD and TAS the old BCA provisions apply for Residential Buildings Class 1 & 10 (ie. covered by Volume Two).\u00a0Table 1: Slip-Resistance Classifications\u00a0
\nApplication<\/p>\n
Surface Conditions<\/p>\n
Tread or Landing Surface\u00a0<\/p>\n
P3 or R10<\/p>\n
P4 or R11<\/p>\n
Nosing or Landing Strip Edge<\/p>\n
P3<\/p>\n
P4
\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u00a0Does Tredsafe comply with these changes to the NCC 2014?\u00a0Yes.\u00a0 Tredsafe\u2019s stair nosing insert complies to the new standard, as it\u00a0achieves P4 when wet, as well as testing to R11.\u00a0 A dry environment is some where with little to no risk of getting wet, whereas a wet environment is somewhere that has every risk of getting get e.g. outside, doorways leading outside etc.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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