NCC 2022 Volume One - Building Code of Australia Class 2 to 9 buildings
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NSW Part I5 Temporary structuresNSW Part I5 Temporary structures
NSW Part I5 contains Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions for temporary structures used as an entertainment venue.
Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions
NSW I5D1 Application of Part
2019: NSW H102.1
This Part applies to temporary structures used as entertainment venues.
Application of Part
NSW I5D2 Exits — exclusions
2019: NSW H102.2
In this Part, a reference to an entrance or exit does not include a reference to an entrance or exit provided for persons or animals performing in a temporary structure.
Exits — exclusions
NSW I5D3 Location of exits
2019: NSW H102.3
Exits must be so provided and arranged as to afford a ready means of egress from all parts of a temporary structure.
Location of exits
NSW I5D4 Exits to be provided
2019: NSW H102.4
Without limiting the generality of NSW I5D3—
Exits to be provided
NSW I5D5 Vertical clearance for exits
2019: NSW H102.5
Vertical clearance for exits
NSW I5D6 Curtains across exits
2019: NSW H102.6
A flap or curtain used to cover an exit must be so designed that, when it is secured, it will not obstruct or impede egress.
Curtains across exits
NSW I5D7 Curtains and blinds
2019: NSW H102.7
Curtains and blinds for use in a temporary structure must comply with NSW Table S7C7.
Curtains and blinds
NSW I5D8 Fabrics
2019: NSW H102.8
Fabric that is used in the construction of a temporary structure must have—
Fabrics
NSW I5D9 Guardrails
2019: NSW H102.9
to the back of the highest platform and along the rear of that platform for its full width.
Guardrails
NSW I5D10 Seating
2019: NSW H102.10
Seating must be provided in accordance with NSW I4D18, NSW I4D19, NSW I4D20(b), NSW I4D22(a) and (c), NSW I4D23(a) and NSW I4D25(a), (b), (c) and (d).
Seating
NSW I5D11 Sanitary accommodation
2019: NSW H102.11
Suitable sanitary accommodation must be provided at a location convenient to the temporary structure.
Sanitary accommodation
NSW I5D12 Projection suites
2019: NSW H102.12
Any projection suite must comply with NSW I4D47 and NSW I4D48.
Projection suites
NSW I5D13 Fireplaces and heating
2019: NSW H102.13
No fireplace or other form of heating equipment may be installed in a temporary structure, without the consent of the approval authority.
Fireplaces and heating
NSW I5D14 Electrical services
2019: NSW H102.14
Electrical services connected to the local supply authority’s mains, to a generating plant or to a battery supply must comply with—
Electrical services
NSW I5D15 Artificial lighting: general
2019: NSW H102.15
Artificial lighting: general
NSW I5D16 Emergency lighting
2019: NSW H102.15.1
Emergency lighting must be provided to the areas provided with artificial lighting under NSW I5D15 and must include a sufficient number of lamps to give a minimum illumination of 0.2 lux at floor level.
Emergency lighting
NSW I5D17 Emergency lighting power supply
2019: NSW H102.15.2
Where emergency lighting is provided, the capacity of the battery and charging system must be sufficient to provide the illumination required by NSW I5D16 for—
Emergency lighting power supply
NSW I5D18 Exit signs
2019: NSW H102.16
Exit signs
NSW I5D19 Fire-fighting services
2019: NSW H102.17
Fire-fighting services
Material or assembly location | Flammability Index | Spread-of-Flame Index | Smoke-Developed Index |
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Fire control rooms subject to Specification 19 and fire-isolated exits, other than a sarking-type material used in a ceiling or used as an attachment or part of an attachment to a building element. Note 1 | N/A | 0 | 2 |
Class 9b buildings used as a theatre, public hall or the like: Any part of fixed seating in the audience area or auditorium. | N/A | 0 | 5 |
Class 9b buildings used as a theatre, public hall or the like: A proscenium curtain required by Specification 32. | N/A | 0 | 3 |
Escalators, moving walkways or non-required non fire-isolated stairway or pedestrian ramps subject to Specification 14. | N/A | 0 | 5 |
Sarking-type materials: In a fire control room subject to Specification 19 or a fire-isolated exit or fire control room used in the form of an exposed wall or ceiling. | 0 | N/A | N/A |
Sarking-type materials: In other locations. Note 2 | 5 | N/A | N/A |
Other materials or locations and insulation materials other than sarking-type material. Notes 2 and 3 | N/A | 9 | 8 if the Spread-of-Flame Index is more than 5 |
Material or assembly location | Flammability Index | Spread-of-Flame Index | Smoke-Developed Index |
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Fire control rooms subject to Specification 19 and fire-isolated exits, other than a sarking-type material used in a ceiling or used as an attachment or part of an attachment to a building element. Note 1 | N/A | 0 | 2 |
Class 9b buildings used as an entertainment venue, a material used to cover closed back upholstered seats in any part available to the public—where smoking is permitted; or flame is exposed in connection with the preparation of meals Note 4 | N/A | 6 | 5 |
Class 9b buildings used as an entertainment venue, a material used as a curtain, blind or similar decor in any part available to the public. Notes 4 and 5 | 6 | N/A | N/A |
Class 9b buildings used as an entertainment venue, a material used to form a cinematograph screen. Notes 4, 5 and 6 | 12 | 0 | 7 |
Class 9b buildings used as a public hall or the like: A proscenium curtain required by Specification 32. | N/A | 0 | 3 |
Escalators, moving walkways or non-required non fire-isolated stairways or pedestrian ramps subject to Specification 14. | N/A | 0 | 5 |
Sarking-type materials: In a fire control room subject to Specification 19 or a fire-isolated exit used in the form of an exposed wall or ceiling. | 0 | N/A | N/A |
Sarking-type materials other than in a fire control room subject to Specification 19 or a fire-isolated exit used in the form of an exposed wall or ceiling. Note 2 | 5 | N/A | N/A |
Other materials or locations and insulation materials other than Sarking-type materials. Notes 2 and 3 | N/A | 9 | 8 if the Spread-of-Flame Index is more than 5 |