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Saving energy in the kitchen
You can save electricity and gas when using your large and small appliances in the kitchen every day by making some minor behaviour changes in the home.
keep them away from heat sources, such as ovens or direct sunlight from windows.
16 May 2024 -
Builder responsibilities
Builders' responsibilities include the business role of the contractor, Building indemnity insurance and legal requirements surrounding contracts, payment and advertising.
subcontracting to another builder. You must have a building work contractor’s licence but you can limit your licence to specific work – eg limited to aluminium window and door installation.
21 Jun 2023 -
Air conditioning energy efficiency requirements
By targeting how best to warm and cool your home you can make your home cheaper to run, remain comfortable all year round and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Certain types of air conditioners must meet national minimum energy performance standards
They include:. split systems. window wall units. ducted refrigerated air conditioners up to 65 kilowatts (kW) in capacity.
25 Feb 2019 -
Light motorhome conversion
Minimum safety requirements for light motorhome conversion in South Australia.
Transparent materials, including glass, used in any newly fitted window or interior partition must be an approved material complying with Australian Standard AS 2080. ... sliding window latches and internal fly screen fittings. 240/12V light fittings and
10 Aug 2023 -
Ventilation for gas appliances
Find out about ventilation requirements of gas appliances, to avoid creating a serious health hazard.
Unflued appliances - safety checks. Doors, windows, skylights or ventilation grilles should never be sealed while you are using an unflued gas appliance indoors. ... one side is open and 30% of the remaining area is unrestricted, for example large,
14 Aug 2023 -
Using generators for back-up power
Choosing, buying and installing the right type of generator for your needs and safety. You must get it installed by a licensed electrician to be an alternative power source in your mains connected premises.
Do not use portable generators:. inside or any closed-in space. near open windows, vents and doors to prevent carbon monoxide gas inside.
14 Feb 2024 -
Property and asset management
Policies, Guidelines and factsheets, Forms, Reporting for Community Partnerships and Growth (CPG)
antennas. washing machines or dishwashers. window treatments, curtains and internal or external blinds.
23 Apr 2024 -
Planning a new home or renovation
For a home to be energy efficient, it needs to have the right elements of design, which you should consider from the beginning of your planning. For the best result, choose a home designer and/or builder who has a good understanding of energy
It can help you consider things like how your design:. can use your location's natural environment, such as the direction the house faces, shade and where to place windows to
21 Jul 2023 -
Reclassification of a commercial vehicle to a campervan or motorhome…
there are sufficient windows fitted for internal light and ventilation. there is sufficient height for an adult to stand and/or move about.
27 May 2022 -
Light trailers and caravans
Building small trailers, light vehicle towing and trailer regulations Safety tips when towing a caravan.
roof hatches, windows and stone shields are secure. 240v electrical cord has been disconnected and stored away.
5 Jul 2023