BCA Requirements
The Building Code of Australia (BCA) influences the ability to use timber cladding. For instance, there are ten classes of building each requiring ‘A’, ‘B’ or ‘C’ type fire construction (depending on the rise of the building in storeys). ‘A’ and ‘B’ require non-combustible materials thus preventing the use of timber cladding. A large number of other applications are still possible where ‘C’ construction or less is required. Further details on this issue should be sought by referring to the list of publications detailed at the end of this guide.