LibGuides: Refrigeration and Air Conditioning: Codes & Regs

National Construction Code/Building Code of Australia

Previously known as the BCA, the National Construction Code sets out requirements for building works in Australia. Sections of particular interest to the HVAC industry are:

Volume 1 Part G2 Heating appliances, fireplaces, chimneys and flues

Volume 1 Part J5: Air-conditioning and ventilation systems

National Construction Code

Standards online

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Useful websites

Australian Refrigeration Council
ARC handle licenses and authorisations for refrigerant handling and trading. The website contains information on codes of practice, legislation and regulation and more
Legionella risk management
Provides information about legislation relating to legionella's disease, and registration of cooling towers.
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From Health Victoria
Refrigeration and air conditioning
Information for consumers, technicians and business from the Department of Environment