Framing
Timber and steel framing for Class 1 and 10 buildings. AS 1684 covers the bulk of it — bracing, tie-down, span tables.
Overview
Section 6 covers framed construction. Most residential builds in Australia are designed to AS 1684 (timber) or NASH (steel). The deemed-to-satisfy pathway is to follow those standards directly. Section 6 sets out where they apply and what extra requirements the NCC layers on top.
Key Clauses to expand
- Part 6.1 — Scope and application
- Part 6.2 — Structural provisions (AS 1684, NASH)
- Part 6.3 — Timber framing
- Part 6.4 — Steel framing
On-site Checklist to expand
- Wind classification confirmed (drives bracing schedule)
- Bracing units calculated and located
- Tie-down detail at each level (roof, wall, floor)
- Stud sizes match span tables for storey height and load
- Lintels and openings checked
Common Gotchas to expand
- Bracing in the wrong direction or wrong wall
- Missing tie-down at gable ends or hip rafters
- Using N1 details on an N2 site
- Notching studs beyond AS 1684 limits for services
Notes & Examples to fill in
Add worked examples, diagrams, photos and project-specific notes here as you accumulate them.