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Class 2 Building Defect Liability Periods in NSW: Statutory Warranties and the 6-Year Limit Explained

For anyone buying, building, or managing a Class 2 apartment building in New South Wales, the defect liability framework is the single most important consumer protection regime to understand. It deter...

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Sep 3, 2026

Accessible Class 2 Apartment Design in NSW: Why NCC Part G7 Is Blank and What Accessibility Standards Apply Instead

# Accessible Class 2 Apartment Design in NSW: Why NCC Part G7 Is Blank and What Accessibility Standards Apply Instead Why NSW Exempted Class 2 Apartments From Livable Housing Design Requirements NSW i...

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Aug 31, 2026

NCC 2025 Waterproofing Requirements for Class 2 Buildings: What NSW Apartment Developers Need to Know Before May 2027

NCC 2025 Waterproofing Requirements for Class 2 Buildings: What NSW Apartment Developers Need to Know Before May 2027 Author: Franz Phan, Registered Design Practitioner (DBP Act 2020), 15+ years exper...

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Aug 30, 2026

Fire Safety Requirements for Class 2 Buildings: BCA Section C Compliance in NSW

Fire Safety Requirements for Class 2 Buildings: BCA Section C Compliance in NSW By Franz Phan, Registered Design Practitioner (giantA Pty Ltd) — 15+ years specialising in Class 2 multi-unit residentia...

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Jul 31, 2026

What Is a Class 2 Building? BCA Definition vs Class 1, Class 3 Explained

What Is a Class 2 Building? BCA Definition vs Class 1, Class 3 Explained By Franz Phan, Registered Design Practitioner (NSW) — 15+ years in multi-residential design and building compliance Introductio...

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Jul 21, 2026

Fire Safety Requirements for Class 2 Buildings: BCA Section C Compliance

Fire Safety Requirements for Class 2 Buildings: BCA Section C Compliance Author: Franz Phan, Registered Design Practitioner (DBP Act 2021), 15+ years multi-residential design experience, Sydney NSW Pu...

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Jul 15, 2026