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Classification summary of
buildings and structures
This list provides the definitions of Building Classes as set out in the Building Code of Australia
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Class 1
Class 7
Class 9 [An assembly building, including a trade workshop, laboratory or the like, in a primary
Class 9b |or secondary school, but excluding any other parts of the building that are of another’
class.
Class 9¢_/An aged care building
‘A norhabitable building or structure
Class 1Oa/A private garage, carport, shed or the like
Class 10 A structure being a fence, mast, antenna, retaining or ree Standing wall, swimming
Class 10b| pool or the like.
Class 10¢ | private bushfire shelter.
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Rise in storeys Class of building 2, 3, 9 Class of building 5, 6, 7, 8
4 or more A A
3 A B
2 B Cc
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Note: The classification of buildings and the type of construction can vary from the standard model
depicted in the tables. Concessions can be provided that change the type of construction. The concessions
can relate to the design of the building, its size, and the number of escapes.
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