What does Section J apply to?
Section J Reports are also used for all new residential and commercial developments that are not covered under Class 1 or 2. These include types of boarding houses, guest houses, hostels, lodging houses, commercial, retail, apartments and backpacker accommodation.
What is Section J of the NCC?
Section J of the NCC (National Construction Code) deals with Energy Efficiency in all classes of buildings constructed across Australia. Currently Section J provisions do not apply to Class 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 buildings in the NT, which include hostels, hotels, aged care, commercial, institutional and public buildings.
What is a Section J assessment?
Also known as a Part J report, a Section J Report highlights the energy efficiency requirements for a Class 3, 5, 7, 8 and 9 for non-residential commercial buildings. This is defined by Section J (or Part J) of Volume One of the National Construction Code (NCC), formally known as the Building Code of Australia (BCA).
What is a Section J report and what are its alternative solutions?
JV3 is the alternative assessment method for non-residential buildings which uses a reference building to compare the overall assumed energy consumption of new buildings with respect to their location and climate. There are a number of reasons why a JV3 alternative assessment should be part of your new design.
How is energy efficient design measured?
The Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) measures a home’s energy efficiency to generate a star rating. The higher the star rating, the less energy needed to heat and cool the home to keep it comfortable.
What are Section J requirements?
Section J of the NCC requires construction companies to provide evidence that they have met the energy efficiency standards for Class 3-9 buildings (and in some cases common areas of Class 2 buildings).
Is the NCC free?
National Construction Code (NCC) now free online.
What does a 6 star energy rating mean?
What is a 6-star energy rating? An energy rating reflects how much artificial heating and cooling is needed to keep the inside temperature of your home within a comfortable range. A 6-star rating achieves a higher level of thermal energy efficiency than a 5-star rated house.
Which energy star rating is best?
The star rating is about energy efficiency – that is how efficient a model is relative to other models of the same size. More stars means more efficient – when compared to other models of the same size. Most products are given between 1 and 6 stars. However technology keeps getting better… as does energy efficiency!
