BCA Section J
BCA Section J
Our BCA Section J reporting and assessment service is straight forward and efficient, and is designed to meet the needs of our busy clients. All non-residential buildings require a BCA Section J report in order to be granted a building permit or Construction Certificate (CC). We provide reports for all types of buildings, across all states of Australia. Our experienced ESD consultant provides expert advice and recommendations tailored to meet your project objectives and minimise construction costs.
BCA Section J Report & Assessment Service
• Detailed assessment of the building plans
• Clear and concise recommendations to address areas of non-compliance
• Comprehensive BCA Section J Report - as required to obtain a Building Permit / Construction Certificate (CC)
• Professional and efficient service, tailored to meet your project objectives
BCA Section J Assessment Methods
There are two methods to determine compliance of a building under BCA Section J: Deemed-to-Satisfy (DTS) and Verification using a reference building (JV3). DTS is the most common and straight forward method, and is suitable for most buildings. It involves a desktop review of the building plans to verify compliance with relevant provisions of the BCA Section J. The second method, JV3 requires advanced thermal modelling and is primarily used when compliance via DTS is not possible or where substantial construction cost savings can be made. Generally DTS is the preferred method, as it is usually the most straight forward and less labour intensive to conduct. JV3 is most commonly used for designs where compliance under DTS is not possible, or where there is the potential for construction cost savings.
Turnaround
Turnaround is generally 2-3 days, and will depend on the scale and complexity of the project.
BCA Section J Contents
• Part J-1 Building Fabric
• Part J-2 External Glazing
• Part J-3 Building Sealing
• Part J-4 Air Movement
• Part J-5 A/C and Mech. Ventilation
• Part J-6 Lighting and Power
• Part J-7 Hot Water Supply
• Part J-8 Access For Maintenance
Building Types
Non-Residential (class 5-9): Office, retail, restaurant, warehouse, factory, public building, health/aged care, church, school, carpark etc.
Residential (class 2-4):Apartment building, hostel, boarding house, or care-taker apartment.
Drawings Required
Site Plan, Floor Plans, Elevations, Sections, Window Schedule, details of A/C, heating, & mech. ventilation
