Section J BCA Services

SECTION J BCA SERVICES

New buildings that fall under Classes 2 to 9 (multi unit buildings or non-residential buildings) of the BCA are required to comply with the Section J energy saving requirements of the NCC/BCA.

Usually consent authorities require a Section J compliance report at either the Development Application or Construction Certificate stage.

A BASIX certificate is required to be lodged with most applications for residential building works. The certificate will specify aspects such as levels of wall insulation and window shading requirements.

A thermal comfort rating certificate (sometimes referred to as NATHERS, or ACCURATE or BERS Pro rating) accompanies the BASIX certificate and verifies the energy consumption of the dwelling.

The Section J Report will cover the ‘Deemed to Satisfy’ requirements for the following Parts of the NCC/BCA:

J1: Building Fabric – Ceiling/roof, external walls and floors
J2: Glazing
J3: Building Sealing
J6: Artificial Lighting
J7: Hot Water Supply and Swimming Pool and Spa Pool Plant
J8: Access for Maintenance and Facilities for Monitoring

We provide reports to demonstrate compliance with the requirements for Section J.

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