Record of amendments – acceptable solutions, verification methods and handbooks (1992–2021)
Last updated: 1 December 2021
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Overview
This page provides an overview of how the acceptable solutions, verification methods and handbooks have changed over time. The tables below show the most recent version, the previous version and the first version that was published in the series.
Record of amendments – Acceptable Solutions, Verification Methods and handbooks
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The abbreviations in the tables include:
- Ed – Edition
- Am – Amendment
B - Stability
| Most recent version | Previous version | First version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| B1 Structure | 2021 Ed 1, Am 20 |
2019 Ed 1, Am 19 |
1992 First edition |
| B2 Durability | Ed 2, Am 12 |
2019 Ed 2, Am 11 |
1992 First edition |
C - Protection from fire
| Most recent version | Previous version | First version | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 - C6 Protection from Fire | ||||
| C/AS1 Sleeping (residential) and Outbuildings (Risk Group SH) | 2020 Ed 1, Am 5 |
2017 Ed 1, Am 4 |
2012 First edition |
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| C/AS2 Building other than Risk Group SH | 2020 Ed 1, Am 2 |
2017 Ed 1, Am 1 |
2019 First edition |
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| C/VM1 Solid Fuel Appliances | 2020 Ed 1, Am 5 |
2019 Ed 1, Am 4 |
2012 First edition |
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| C/VM2 Framework for Fire Safety Design | 2020 Ed 1, Am 6 |
2017 Ed 1, Am5 |
2012 First edition |
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| C/AS2 Sleeping (non institutional)(Risk Group SM) | Revoked 2019 | 2017 Ed 1, Am 4 |
2012 First edition |
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| C/AS3 Care or Detention (Risk Group SI) | Revoked 2019 | 2017 Ed 1, Am 4 |
2012 First edition |
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| C/AS4 Public Access and Educational Facilities (Risk Group CA) | Revoked 2019 | 2017 Ed 1, Am 4 |
2012 First edition |
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| C/AS5 Business, Commercial and Low Level Storage (Risk Group WB) | Revoked 2019 | 2017 Ed 1, Am 4 |
2012 First edition |
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| C/AS6 High Level Storage and Other High Risk Purposes (Risk Group WS) | Revoked 2019 | 2017 Ed 1, Am 4 |
2012 First edition |
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| C/AS7 Vehicle Storage and Parking (Risk Group VP) | Revoked 2019 | 2017 Ed 1, Am 4 |
2012 First edition |
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| Most recent version | Previous version | First version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| C Fire safety (amalgamation of C1 - C4) | Revoked 2012 | 2011 Ed 1, Am 9 |
2000 First edition |
| C1 Outbreak of fire | Revoked 2000 | 1998 Ed 1, Am 2 |
1992 First edition |
| C2 Means of escape | Revoked 2000 | 1995 Ed 2 |
1992 First edition |
| C3 Spread of fire | Revoked 2000 | 1995 Ed 3 |
1992 First edition |
| C4 Structural stability during fire | Revoked 2000 | 1995 Ed 3 |
1992 First edition |
D - Access
| Most recent version | Previous version | First version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D1 Access routes | 2017 Ed 2, Am 6 |
2011 Ed 2, Am 5 |
1992 First edition |
| D2 Mechanical installations for access | 2017 Ed 2, Am 7 |
2014 Ed 2, Am 6 |
1992 First edition |
E - Moisture
| Most recent version | Previous version | First version | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E1 Surface water | 2020 Ed 1, Am 11 |
2017 Ed 1, Am 10 |
1992 First edition |
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| E2 External moisture | ||||
| E2/AS4 Citation of National Association of Steel Frame Housing Enclosure Standard | 2019 First edition |
No previous version | 2019 First edition |
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| E2/VM2 Cladding systems for buildings up to 25 m in height – including junctions with windows, door and other penetrations | 2021 Ed 2 |
2019 First edition |
2019 First edition |
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| E2/VM1, E2/AS1, E2/AS2 and E2/AS3 (titled E2 External moisture prior to June 2019) | 2020 Ed 3, Am 10 |
2019 Ed 3, Am 9 |
1992 First edition |
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| E3 Internal moisture | 2020 Ed 2, Am 7 |
20017 Ed 2, Am 6 |
1992 First edition |
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| E3/AS2 Internal Wet-area Membrane Systems | 2020 First edition |
No previous version | 2020 First edition |
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F - Safety of users
| Most recent version | Previous version | First version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| F1 Hazardous agents on site | 2001 Ed 1, Am 1 |
1992 First edition |
1992 First edition |
| F2 Hazardous building materials | 2017 Ed 2, Am 3 |
2000 Ed 1, Am 2 |
1992 First edition |
| F3 Hazardous substances and processes | 2017 Ed 2 |
2001 Ed 1, Am 1 |
1992 First edition |
| F4 Safety from falling | 2017 Ed 3, Am 2 |
2007 Ed 3, Am 1 |
1992 First edition |
| F5 Construction and demolition hazards | 1992 First edition |
No previous version | 1992 First edition |
| F6 Visibility in escape routes | 2017 Ed 3, Am 4 |
2014 Ed 3, Am 3 |
1992 First edition |
| F7 Warning systems | 2012 Ed 4 |
2011 Ed 3, Am 7 |
1992 First edition |
| F8 Signs | 2017 Ed 3, Am 4 |
2014 Ed 3, Am 3 |
1992 First edition |
| F9 Restricting access to residential pools | 2017 First edition |
No previous version | 2017 First edition |
G - Services and facilities
| Most recent version | Previous version | First version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| G1 Personal hygiene | 2011 Ed 2, Am 6 |
2007 Ed 2, Am 5 |
1992 First edition |
| G2 Laundering | 2017 Ed 1, Am 3 |
2011 Ed 1, Am 2 |
1992 First edition |
| G3 Food preparation and prevention of contamination | 2017 Ed 1, Am 2 |
2001 Ed 1, Am 1 |
1992 First edition |
| G4 Ventilation | 2019 Ed 4 |
2017 Ed 3, Am 4 |
1992 First edition |
| G5 Interior environment | 2011 Ed 1, Am 2 |
2001 Ed 1, Am 1 |
1992 First edition |
| G6 Airborne and impact sound | 1995 Ed 1, Am 2 |
1994 Ed 1, Am 1 |
1992 First edition |
| G7 Natural light | - | - | - |
| G7/AS1 Natural Light for simple buildings up to three storeys excluding those with borrowed daylight | 2021 Ed 2 |
2014 Ed 1, Am 2 |
1992 First edition |
| G7/AS2 Natural Light for simple buildings excluding those with borrowed daylight | 2021 First edition |
No previous version | 2021 First edition |
| G7/VM2 Natural Light for all buildings including those with borrowed daylight | 2021 Ed 2 |
2014 Ed 1, Am 2 |
1992 First edition |
| G8 Artificial light | 2014 Ed 1, Am 2 |
2001 Ed 1, Am 1 |
1992 First edition |
| G9 Electricity | 2020 Ed 1, Am 7 |
2014 Ed 1, Am 6 |
1992 First edition |
| G10 Piped services | 2017 Ed 1, Am 8 |
2014 Ed 1, Am 7 |
1992 First edition |
| G11 Gas an energy source | 2017 Ed 1, Am 6 |
2014 Ed 1, Am 5 |
1992 First edition |
| G12 Water supplies | 2019 Ed 3, Am 12 |
2018 Ed 3, Am 11 |
1992 First edition |
| G13 Foul water | 2020 Ed 2, Am 9 |
2019 Ed 2, Am 8 |
1992 First edition |
| G14 Industrial liquid waste | 2007 Ed 1, Am 6 |
2014 Ed 1, Am 5 |
1992 First edition |
| G15 Solid waste | 2010 Ed 1, Am 3 |
2001 Ed 1, Am 2 |
1992 First edition |
H - Energy efficiency
| Most recent version | Previous version | First version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| H1 Energy efficiency | - | - | - |
| H1/AS1 Energy efficiency for all housing, and buildings up to 300m2 | 2021 Ed 5 |
2019 Ed 4, Am 4 |
1992 First edition |
| H1/AS2 Energy efficiency for buildings greater than 300m2 | 2021 First edition |
No previous version | 2021 First edition |
| H1/VM1 Energy efficiency for all housing, and buildings up to 300m2 | 2021 Ed 5 |
2019 Ed 4, Am 4 |
1992 First edition |
| H1/VM2 Energy efficiency for buildings greater than 300m2 | 2021 First edition |
No previous version | 2021 First edition |
| H1/VM3 Energy efficiency of HVAC systems in commercial buildings | 2021 First edition |
No previous version | 2021 First edition |
For Specific buildings
| Most recent version | Previous version | First version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Country Huts | 2014 Ed 1, Am 1 |
2009 First edition |
2009 First edition |
| Simple House | Revoked 2019 | 2010 First edition |
2010 First edition |
Handbooks
| Most recent version | Previous version | First version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Code Handbook | 2014 Ed 3, Am 13 |
2011 Ed 3, Am 12 |
1992 First edition |
| Compliance Schedule Handbook | 2014 Ed 1, Am 3 |
2011 Ed 1, Am 2 |
2007 First edition |