Hi there. The Building Code of Australia (www.abcb.gov.au) is a uniform set of technical provisions for designing and constructing buildings in Australia. It contains specific sections on fire resistance and stability. Different rules apply to different classes of building. State-based legislation and codes of practice may also apply to specific industries or types of hazardous work.

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