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AAAC Update December 2004 Since it was agreed that an affiliation between the ANC and AAAC would probably be mutually beneficial we considered it was prudent to provide a brief update of the activities of the AAAC to the ANC on a regular basis (probably annually). The AAAC meet twice a year, once in November for a full day over a weekend and once in May for half a day. The weekend meeting is always at a holiday destination with partners and concludes with a dinner on the Saturday night. Over recent years much of the AAAC focus has been on technical issues, particularly relating to the quality of apartment buildings. However, over the next few years we hope the focus returns to issues affecting consulting businesses, such as finding and maintaining skilled staff, Professional Indemnity insurance etc. AAAC Membership The growth in membership of the AAAC over recent years has been
a result of the increase in amount of acoustical work in AAAC Star Rating Guide for Apartments This was primarily developed to inform developers, builders and the wider community that there were options for higher acoustic performance of their apartments above and beyond the Building Code of Australia. The Guide has been well regarded by some developers and also some local Councils. A copy can be downloaded from our website, click on our logo at the end of this item to go there. Building Code of Over recent years the Building Code of Australia has been considering an update to the acoustic requirements (Part F5). Overall, this has significantly improved the acoustic requirements, made it clear that there is a difference between a laboratory and field test and now includes requirements for impact isolation. The AAAC provided significant input to these changes. Australian Standard EV16 – Wind Turbine Noise A draft Standard was released early this year to outline a process for measuring and assessing the effects of wind turbine noise. This has been based on review of other national and international Standards. NSW Environmental Criteria for Road Traffic Noise (ECRTN) The NSW Department of Environment & Conservation (DEC) are proposing to update their Guideline on Traffic Noise Criteria. The AAAC made a submission during the request for public comment. NSW Department of Environment & Conservation (DEC) Construction Noise Guidelines These Guidelines are being prepared at the moment and it is expected that the AAAC will provide comment when public review is requested. Professional Negligence A presentation by a professional negligence
lawyer on the importance of contracts was made at our mid year
meeting and was very interesting. The
AAAC will attempt to produce a template-style contract for members
to adopt. The ANC document will be reviewed in this process.
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