How to check an air conditioner installer’s licence
It's important that you only have licensed technicians do work on your air conditioners. Find out about the different types of air conditioning licenses.
The...
Asbestos and asbestos sheeting
Asbestos, which was used for many years as an insulation material, can pose a serious risk to anyone renovating a home. Find out more...
Cyclone code requirements for walls
Depending on where you live, there may be special requirements for fire or cyclone codes. See how these affect you.
Each year, Australian lives are...
Distance between water and power points
Regulations in Australia restrict the placement of power points in relation to sinks and taps. This article explores what the rules say and how far your power points will need to be from your kitchen sink.
WaterMark labels
The WaterMark certification label signifies that a plumbing product complies with certain quality and performance standards.
WaterMark logos are either etched or printed on compliant...
WELS labels and ratings
Water-producing bathroom fittings in Australia need to comply with basic water-efficiency standards. As a part of the WELS scheme, they are rated and given...
Ventilation in garages, sheds and workshops
Garages, sheds and workshops, particularly those where dust, particles or sprays float around, may require extra ventilation to ensure your safety.
Work areas may require...
BCA ventilation requirements
Ventilation requirements exist in Australia to help prevent the likelihood of 'sick building syndrome'. These need to be carefully addressed when building a home...
Ventilation regulations
While not as regulated as air conditioning or heating, there are specific Australian Standards that you (and your builder) need to be aware of...
Heating regulations
Heating and its associated industries are heavily regulated, mostly because of the obvious fire hazards they pose - but also to control air pollution,...