AS 1684.2-2006

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Specifies requirements for building practice and for the selection, placement and fixing of the various structural elements used in the construction of timber-framed Class 1 and Class 10 buildings, as defined in the Building Code of Australia, for non-cyclonic areas.

This Standard specifies requirements for building practice and the selection, placement and fixing of the various structural elements used in the construction of timber-framed Class1 and Class10 buildings as defined by the Building Code of Australia and within the limitations given in Clause1.4. The provisions of this Standard also apply to alterations and additions to such buildings.This Standard also provides building practice and procedures, that assist in the correct specification and determination of timber members, bracing and connections, thereby minimizing the risk of creating an environment that may adversely affect the ultimate performance of the structure.Throughout this Standard, reference is made to the Span Tables in the Supplements. The Supplements are an integral part of, and shall be used in conjunction with, this Standard.This Standard may also be applicable to the design and construction of other classes of buildings where the design criteria, loadings and other parameters applicable to those classes of building are within the limitations of this Standard.NOTES:1 See AS1684.1 for details of design criteria, loadings and other parameters.2 Whilst this Standard can be used to design Class10 buildings, less conservative levels of design for this building class may be permitted by building regulations and other Australian Standards.

First published as AS 056-1946.
Second edition 1948.
Revised and redesignated as AS CA38-1971.
Revised and redesignated as AS 1684-1975.
Third edition 1992.
Revised and redesignated in part as AS 1684.2-1999.
Second edition 2006.