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APVMA

APVMA. Emerging Treatments. Decking. Weatherboards. Fencing. Structural – F7 & Framing. Rounds. Building Regulations. All of the following are requirements that are current or proposed building regulations within all levels of governments throughout Australia.

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APVMA

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  1. APVMA

  2. Emerging Treatments

  3. Decking

  4. Weatherboards

  5. Fencing

  6. Structural – F7 & Framing

  7. Rounds

  8. Building Regulations • All of the following are requirements that are current or proposed building regulations within all levels of governments throughout Australia. • CCA and LOSP treatments are to be avoided.

  9. Building Regulations • Timber is not to be used in bushfire prone areas. • Use only plantation timbers from Australian farms. • Imported timber must be from a sustainable managed source.

  10. Actual Council Regs Examples • Treatment Timber. • Avoid the use of copper chrome arsenic (CCA) because of the carcinogenic effect of arsenic. • Light organic solvent preservatives (LOSPs) should also be avoided to VOC emissions (EPA, 2003) DCP 30, Willoughby Council

  11. Actual Council Regs Examples • Avoid composite wood products, such as fibreboard (MDF), particleboard, plywood, containing synthetic resins and formaldehyde. DCP 30, Willoughby Council • No external timber to be exposed on the façade of buildings. NSW Rural Fire Service

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