AIRAH and our members have put together and contributed to a range of technical resources over the years. You can find details and links to these below.

Best Practice Guidelines can be found on this page.

To view our refrigeration resources, please click here.

• Indoor air quality handbook
• Electricity metering and monitoring guide
• Seismic restraint of engineering services
• The use of ventilation and air conditioning in buildings – Part 1: Fire and smoke control in buildings
• Fire safety – Kitchen hood exhaust systems
• NATSPEC – Providing access for maintenance
• Energy Cut guidebook
• HVAC optimisation guide
• Building Simulation Procurement guidelines
• HVAC factsheet: The importance of cleaning coils

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Indoor air quality handbook

The Indoor Air Quality Verification Methods Handbook assists in understanding the indoor air quality (IAQ) Verification Methods in NCC Volumes One and Two (F6V1 and F6V2 in NCC Volume One and H4V3 of NCC Volume Two).

It addresses issues in generic terms and is not a document that sets out specific compliance advice for developing solutions to comply with the requirements in the NCC. This handbook is intended to guide readers in developing solutions relevant to specific situations in accordance with the generic principles and criteria contained herein.

Updated: January 2023 (originally published 2016) | Pages: 123

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Electricity metering and monitoring guide

This publication has been developed to help NSW businesses adopt energy efficiency initiatives and reduce their energy consumption and costs, while enhancing productivity.

Published: 2019 | Pages: 63

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Seismic restraint of engineering services

The government of South Australia has prepared a document about the seismic design issues in Australia. Despite Australia’s seemingly low seismic risk, it has been subjected to 17 earthquakes registering six or more on the Richter Scale in the last 80 years.

The aim of this document is to make designers aware of the:

• Requirement to restrain engineering services against seismic forces in accordance with Section 8 of AS 1170.4 – 2007
• Requirement that the seismic bracing of engineering services be documented in detail in the tender drawings and specification on DPTI projects and that the Lead Professional Service Contractor is required to co-ordinate this work across all disciplines
• Technical information available to assist in designing and detailing the seismic restraint of engineering services

Published: 2015 | Pages: 14

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The use of ventilation and air conditioning in buildings – Part 1: Fire and smoke control in buildings

AIRAH supported the Victorian Building Authority in creating this update. The objective of AS/NZS 1668.1:2015 is “to provide standardised minimum requirements for mechanical air-handling and mechanical smoke control systems for use by designers, installers, inspectors, and regulators of these systems”.

AIRAH also offers one-day training courses on Smoke Control and Fire Dampers (AS/NZS 1668.1) and Building Ventilation (AS 1668.2 and AS 1668.4).

Published: 2016 | Pages: 6

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See also:

• DA05 Guide to Fire and Smoke Control in Buildings using AS 1668 Part 1
• DA06 Guide to Fire, Smoke and Air Dampers using AS 1682 Parts 1 & 2

 

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Fire safety – Kitchen hood exhaust systems

AIRAH has collaborated with a range of AIRAH members, industry organisations, and individuals to develop this technical bulletin. The publication aims to highlight the main fire safety issues, promote a common language, and improve understanding of the risks and resulting responsibilities of all participants in the supply chain – from design and installation through to operation and ongoing maintenance.

Published: 2016 | Pages: 18

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NATSPEC – Providing access for maintenance

This TECHreport outlines the basic principles of providing access for maintenance, current requirements in Australian legislation and standards, and good practice. It draws together relevant information from a variety of sources that designers and specifiers can pursue for more detail.

Published: 2015 | Pages: 28

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Energy Cut – The 20 step guide to cutting energy bills in your business

The Energy Cut guidebook demonstrates how small to medium business owners can reduce their energy use and save money on bills. It offers 20 simple step-by-step instructions – many that can be implemented at little or no cost.

Published: 2015 | Pages: 457

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HVAC optimisation guide

The HVAC optimisation guide was developed through an industry–government partnership between the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage and AIRAH.

This guide outlines 20 HVAC optimisation strategies and how they can be applied. These strategies can save up to 50 per cent of total HVAC energy use, or up to 80 per cent of energy use in individual HVAC components.

The guide discusses technical concepts involved in optimising HVAC systems. It is intended to assist all those involved in the running of these systems to plan and manage energy-saving opportunities.

Published: 2015 | Pages: 110

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Building Simulation Procurement guidelines

The Building Simulation Procurement guidelines provide advice for anyone intending to engage a consultant to perform a building simulation. Developers, architects, building owners, facility managers, and managing agents will all benefit from a close perusal of this document.

A fundamental component of sustainable building design, building simulation is a powerful tool in the right hands. Yet a lack of regulation can make securing the services of a competent practitioner harder than it needs to be. This document is intended to provide guidelines around the procurement of building simulation services.

Published: 2015 | Pages: 21

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HVAC factsheet: The importance of cleaning coils

This factsheet by HVAC HESS sets out the benefits of regular coil maintenance and provides guidance on cleaning.

Published: 2013 | Pages: 3

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