BASIX Basics

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BASIX Alterations and Additions - Published: 03 Oct 2006
BASIX Alterations and Additions is a NSW Government initiative that will require household renovations to include cost-effective and practical measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and potable water consumption, and improve thermal comfort.

BASIX Alterations and Additions will become mandatory across NSW on 1 October 2006. more ..

CHANGES TO BASIX - Published: 11 Aug 2005
If you are building a new home, you require a BASIX Certificate to submit with your development application. BASIX is a new planning tool that affects everyone building a new home. By applying practical measures to the design of a new home, BASIX ensures there is the potential to save both water and energy saving you money on your bills and protecting the environment.

From 1 July 2005 a BASIX certificate must accompany any application for: New single dwellings and dual occupancy; and New boarding houses, guest houses, hostels, lodging-houses and backpacker accommodation under 300m2.

From 1 October 2005 a BASIX certificate must also accompany any application for: New multi-unit residential developments (villas, townhouses and low-rise, mid-rise and high-rise).

From 1 July 2006 a BASIX Certificate must accompany any application for: Residential alterations and additions and swimming pools To obtain a BASIX Certificate or for more information go to www.basix.nsw.gov.au. more ..

Meeting the BASIX targets - Published: 07 Jul 2005
BASIX establishes a set of quantifiable targets, providing certainty by ensuring that applicants understand what is expected and how buildings must be designed in order to meet these standards. more ..

BASIX Quick Facts - Published: 04 Aug 2005
As of July 1, 2005, every development application for a new home must be submitted to Council with a BASIX certificate. more ..