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A new version of the NatHERS TechNote has been published.

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We are writing to notify you about changes to climate zone options in the BASIX tool for the Tamworth, Gunnedah and Upper Hunter regions.

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Hi all

The NatHERS Steering Committee has approved the requested change to climate zone allocation applied to Tamworth, Gunnedah and surrounding regions.

The change will include climate zone 48 as an alternative climate zone for the following postcodes: 2338, 2340, 2341, 2344, 2345, 2346, 2347, 2352, 2353, 2342, 2380, 2381, 2382, 2329, 2336, 2337, 2339.

Please note, whilst these changes are now approved, they are not yet implemented within software. We have advised software providers of the change and requested it be implemented as soon as possible. The NatHERS Administrator is not able to dictate the timing of the implementation within software.

Changes to the BASIX portal will be managed by NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.

Hero & HERA will be running a informal Q&A session with members to answer any questions and help members make the transition to NCC 2022 and WoH assessments.

The recent Hero v4.0 release incorporates Whole of Home modelling to the platform, allowing NatHERS Accredited Whole of Home Certificate to be produced on the platform. Alongside the Hero launch webinar on the 18th (link) and NatHERS-hosted Hero WoH Technical webinar (link), We’d encourage you to download and install Hero v4 and turn one of your existing projects into a WoH project (it’s as simple as turning on Appliances Whole of Home in the app) so you can come loaded with ideas and questions.

HERA Q&A Session – 27/04/2024 11:00am – 12:00pm QLD time (12:00pm – 1:00pm Daylight Savings)

To register for this Q&A session please email HERA ben.h@hera.asn.au

The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) have released a new EE 04 Practice Note for applying the NCC 2022 Energy Efficiency provisions to Alteration to existing Class 1buildings in Victoria.

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BASIX have taken further steps to address the outstanding issues with the migration of the BASIX tool to the Planning Portal. Please see the BASIX support materials webpage for issues that have been resolved and are resolving (and refresh your browser to see the latest information).

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Please see attached a list of common queries we expect when users first login to the portal.

The following links provided other useful information:

BASIX landing page – https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/development-and-assessment/basix

Increases to the BASIX standards – https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/BASIX-standards

BASIX moving to the Planning Portal – https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/development-and-assessment/basix/basix-tool-enhancements

BASIX support materials – https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/development-and-assessment/basix-certificate/basix-support-materials  (further updates will be made over the next few days i.e. adding the final few documents).

NB: Refresh your browser to ensure you are viewing the current version of a webpage.

FR5 v5.5.3 (3.22) released.

Sustainability Victoria (SV) is pleased to announce that FirstRate5 v5.5.3 (3.22) has successfully passed the NatHERS accreditation process and is now available as a free download from www.fr5.com.au.
FR5 v5.5.3 (3.22) can be used to demonstrate compliance with NCC 2022 and will produce the new NatHERS certificate when uploaded to the FirstRate5 website.
Users should note that all beta version of FirstRate5 that SV has released for testing purposes (e.g. FR5 v5.5.1a) will no longer complete the authentication process and will not open. SV recommends that users uninstall all beta versions.
Please refer to the latest news story on the FirstRate5 website for further information, including an update about the software transitional arrangements.
If you have any questions please submit a query through the online contact form or email support@fr5.com.au.

The Residential energy efficiency standards will commence on 1 May 2024 through the updated Queensland Development Code Mandatory Part 4.1 – Sustainable buildings (QDC 4.1).

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ACT Government decision to delay

On Friday the ACT Government announced that they will delay adopting the energy efficiency, condensation mitigation and livable (accessible housing) provisions in NCC 2022 until 15 January 2024.

The ACT Government provided this media release on their website: National Construction Code (NCC) 2022 – Build, buy or renovate (act.gov.au) which includes this factsheet: National Construction Code delayed implementation factsheet.

The factsheet includes this advice:

Until 15 January 2024, industry must continue to meet the minimum energy efficiency and condensation management requirements of NCC 2019 and the ACT Appendix to the Building Code and the Alternative requirements for substantially renovated buildings. Therefore, industry must continue to use the current (NCC 2019) version of NatHERS software and certificates.

The BASIX tool is being enhanced and is moving to the NSW Planning Portal later this year.

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The Whole of Home training videos (both the Overview and Technical modules) are now live on the NatHERS You Tube channel and also embedded in the NatHERS website  training page. The individual links are also below FI:

  • Whole of Home Technical Training – August 2023

https://youtu.be/QOqKYob5GyE

Energy Inspection had anticipated being able to release the full thermal accreditation version on 1st September 2023.  Unfortunately, due to some last-minute changes with regards to how software tools deal with garage ventilation and shading devices has delayed the impending release.

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The following are questions that HERA put to the NatHERS administrator regarding the upcoming requirements to be enforced on the 1st October 2023. The wording in orange is the NatHERS administrators response.

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The NSW Government has today announced some limited transitional arrangements for the increased BASIX Standards.

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The purpose of these guidelines is to provide building certifiers with guidance on how to meet their responsibilities when applying section 37 of the BA.
These guidelines will also assist building industry practitioners to understand how transitional arrangements apply to amended building requirements.

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15 July 2023

Guideline for applying section 37 of the Building Act 1975

Guideline to support the transition of amended building requirements.
May 2023

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12 July 2023

Queensland Development Code

Mandatory Part 4.5 – Livable dwellings and grading to floor wastes  Draft Version 1

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12 July 2023

Queensland Development Code

Mandatory Part 4.1 – Sustainable buildings Draft Version 1.14

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Australian Building Codes Board

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NatHERS News

HERO accredited for thermal assessments.

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16 June 2023

Extension to NCC 2022 Transition Period in Victoria

The Victorian Government has announced an extended transition period for the introduction of the NCC 2022 energy efficiency requirements. The mandatory commencement date is now 1 May 2024.

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May 2023

Free online Whole of Home training

The training is being delivered via two webinars – an overview module and a technical module.

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May 2023

Increases to the existing BASIX standards will take effect on 1 October 2023

The Net Zero Plan Stage 1: 2020–2030 sets out how the NSW Government will deliver on our commitment to achieving net zero by 2050.

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May 2023

QLD modern home standards

On 26 August 2022, Building Ministers agreed to update the residential energy efficiency standards for new houses and apartments in the NCC 2022.

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01 May 2023

NCC 2022 state and territory adoption dates

This table shows the transition and adoption dates by state and territory for NCC 2022 correct at 31 March 2023.

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01 May 2023

NCC Housing Energy Efficiency handbook

This handbook assists in understanding the energy efficiency provisions in NCC that apply to houses.

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