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Prior to receiving your Construction Certificate for your new or existing commercial development that you are remodeling, you’ll need to make sure your development is compliant with Section J of the BCA.

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BCA Volume 1

Almost as long as there’s been the construction of buildings on a commercial scale, there have been comments and concerns about how those buildings have been constructed. To address those concerns, the Australian Building Control Board (ABCB) was set up by the Australian government and the governments of the states and territories.

The board’s principal function is to create and maintain the Building Code of Australia (BCA), which comprises volumes 1 and 2 of the National Construction Code (NCC). Volume 1 covers class 2 to 9 buildings (which relate to commercial properties) while volume 2 is for class 1 and 10 (residential properties).

What BCA Volume 1 Covers

Both volumes of the BCA contain provisions and guidance for the design and construction of various structures, including buildings. These cover:

  • the structural adequacy of those structures
  • how resistant they are to fire
  • ease of access to and exit from buildings
  • the degree of energy efficiency and sustainability
  • the level of services and equipment they provide
  • the availability of provisions for the health and safety of each building’s occupants.

Overall, the aim is to set standards for the design and construction of buildings that cover health, safety, amenity and sustainability objectives in an efficient manner. The code includes, for example, minimum standards for energy efficiency and covers both construction methods and materials that will enable those standards to be achieved and exceeded.

Why Compliance with BCA Volume 1 is Essential

Although to some degree the code provides guidelines and there is a focus on reducing the need for regulations, the BCA does reference various standards that set out procedures and specifications. These cover methods, services, products and materials in order to ensure they fulfil their purpose and work as intended. The standards are mandatory, and a failure to meet them can result in costly and time-consuming remedial work or even a need to demolish and rebuild.

There are around 7,000 of these standards and associated publications and being familiar with all of them isn’t something that’s possible for any construction company. Furthermore, the BCA is being reviewed and amended constantly so keeping up with the changes and their implications is an impossible task unless you have a large and dedicated resource to do so.

In addition to any regulatory requirements, the best time to ensure a building is as energy efficient as possible and meets other requirements for safety, accessibility and structural integrity is at the start of a new build or refurbishment project. Unfortunately, most companies don’t have the time or resources to go through the latest code but need to get on with the project as quickly and efficiently as possible, although they also need to be sure they’re doing the job right.

We’ll Do the Job for You

It’s a quandary that many construction companies struggle to resolve but, here at Section J Reports Australia, we can ensure that your projects aren’t delayed due to uncertainty and always more than comply with BCA Volume 1. We’ll do the research for you, ensure your designs, construction methods and materials are the ones to use and give you the assurance that you’ll never have to repeat work due to non-compliance. As a result, your productivity, profitability and customer satisfaction ratings will all increase.

You’ll find that all our reports are very competitively priced and, as we do all our work via email wherever possible, we can produce a timely BCA Section J report for you, no matter where your new development happens to be in Australia, whether that’s in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin, Geelong, Wollongong, Canberra or Gold Coast.

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When you order a comprehensive report through Section J Reports Australia you’ll…

  • Get a free quote within 24-hours…
  • Receive your report in 5 business days or less, dependent on your needs…
  • Get free follow up advice via phone or email regarding your report
    (We can talk to architects, builders, clients, or any other stakeholders)…
  • Free amendments to the final report as needed
    (first hour free)…
  • And fast and easy, Australia-wide service…

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Fast, Nationwide Coverage For Your Section-J Needs

Many developers are under the assumption that to get a Section J report issued your provider needs to be in-state.

This isn’t the case, and in many instances it’s actually easier to work with a remote business than wait around for someone to turn up on your site.

Take Section J Reports Australia for example – our process is simple. Just request a quote, email us your plans, and we’ll send back everything you need to allow the Certifier to issue the CC.  All reports are issued within 5 business days for a fair price.

Do This At The Building Design Stage And Save Thousands…

Make the mistake of ordering windows, insulation or any other fitting before you’ve got Section J approval and you could find yourself throwing away thousands of dollars.

But order a Section J report today and we’ll make sure your building is fully compliant before you spend a dollar on materials. And even make suggestions on ways you can reduce your costs without sacrificing on structure, aesthetics or your client’s brief.

Why Australia’s Top Architects, Engineers And Builders Trust Section J Reports…

Thank you very much for the Section J Reports you prepared for us recently for two large projects. Your turnaround time was excellence and your fees are very competitive.

I will be recommending your services to others.

Richard BennettHill Top Planners

Environmental performance and energy efficiency are fundamental to all of our projects. Negotiating Section J under the BCA, can be quite difficult however. For this reason, we use Section J Reports Australia Wide to simplify the process and ensure all requirements are met. Their expert consultancy and advice, provides confidence from beginning to end, on each and every job.

Maarty HollebrandseDirector - Ziel Design

Detailed Section J Reports Delivered in 5 Business Days & More…

Lead by Director Joseph Lorriman – who holds membership with the Building Designers Association of Victoria (BDAV) and Certificate IV in NatHERS Assessment – Section J Reports Australia is also part of Evergreen Energy Consultants and are happy to assist across a range of services, including…
Basix Certificates
NatHERS Assesments
Project Management of DA Applications

Your 100% Accuracy Guarantee

We’ve never been asked by a client to explain or amend a report. And we’re so confident that your Section J report will help you pass compliance smoothly that we’re willing to offer the following rock-solid guarantee.

If there’s ever an issue with the accuracy of your report, or you find an error, we’ll happily amend it at no cost and work with you until your plans achieve a pass.

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And if it turns out you do, we’ll let you know how much you’re looking at to get this important step of the development process sorted fast.

Contact us today on 1300 584 010 for a free quote and we’ll give you an honest appraisal of your development plans. If you don’t need a Section J Report, we’ll let you know and you can get back to business.

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