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  • Writer's picturePatrick Cameron

The team at Code Consultancy Group are excited to see this outstanding Art Deco inspired design taking shape.


Working with a fantastic client alongside a collaborative design team, CCG are proud to be providing BCA and Passive Fire Consultancy Services for the project.




Mosman Residences is place of style and character. An atmosphere as beautiful and life affirming as the glorious suburb in which you reside. The building reflects the Lower North Shore aesthetic with subtle curves, decorative brick and sleek lines paying homage to the Art Deco cinema that once stood here.
Mosman Residences display suite will be open via private appointment only between the 23rd December and the 9th Jan.
mosmanresidences.com.au or call 1800 427 008

Reposted from Abadeen

  • Writer's picturePatrick Cameron

Updated: Feb 21, 2023

On Friday 16 Dec 22, amendments to the Building and Development Certifiers (BDC) Act 2018 came in to force. The BDC Act contains the regulatory framework under which Building Certifiers are registered and operate. Whilst not as well-known as the DBP or RAB act, it was introduced under the same legislative reforms and has had a significant impact on the way in which certifiers practice and subsequently how developments are undertaken in NSW. The key changes under this amendment are:


❶ New powers for the Building Commissioner – The Building commissioner now has the power to suspend a Certifier from practicing if there is disciplinary action already underway against the certifier, but it hasn’t been been finalised and suspension is considered necessary for the protection/safety of property or people.


❷ Mandatory compliance with Practice Standards – Conditions of registration for Building Certifiers have been updated to make compliance with the NSW Gov’s Certifier Practice Standards mandatory. This includes:


⇨ Compliance with Volume 1 of the standard (updated Oct 2022) for certifiers working on Class 2 apartment buildings; and/or


⇨ Compliance with Volume 2 of the standard from 1 Mar 2023 onward for certifiers working on Class 1a houses – this news aligns with news from NSW Fair Trading that houses would be the focus of a proactive audit commencing in 2023.


Whilst the Practice Standards only apply to registered certifiers, all practitioners are encouraged to read them, as they provide much needed clarity on roles and responsibilities of a certifier and are a great way to gain a better understanding of the compliance framework under which a certifier is required to operate.


Ever wondered what the minimum info for a CC is? Or what is the correct way to interpret a DA Condition? How about the roles and responsibilities of a certifier when completing a site inspection? It’s all covered in the Practice Standard


Volume 1 can be downloaded here: https://lnkd.in/g5TNMvEE


Volume 2 can be downloaded here: https://lnkd.in/g7an6xjg


Trying to keep on top of the seemingly endless list of regulatory changes and compliance requirements? Save your sanity and follow Code Consultancy Group



  • Writer's picturePatrick Cameron

Updated: Feb 21, 2023

Fire and Rescue NSW’s Fire Safety Branch have issued their draft Technical Information Sheet for Large-scale external lithium-ion battery energy storage systems for public comment.


The document applies to lithium-ion battery energy storage systems which are located externally (not within a building) and have a rated capacity greater than 200 kWh


As noted by Kim Thai, this document should be read in conjunction with the HIPAP 2 Guide published by NSW Department of Planning and Environment (https://lnkd.in/gPyaatXh).


Public Consultatation is open until 6 Jan 2023 via the following link: https://lnkd.in/guMusuxb


Trying to keep on top of the seemingly endless list of regulatory changes and compliance requirements? Save your sanity and follow Code Consultancy Group



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