NCC 2022 Volume One - Building Code of Australia Class 2 to 9 buildings
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Specification 20 Smoke detection and alarm systems

NSW S20C8 System monitoring2019: NSW Spec E2.2a: 8

Delete clause S20C8 and insert NSW S20C8 as follows:

The following installations must be connected to a fire alarm monitoring system connected to a fire station or fire station dispatch centre in accordance with AS 1670.3:

  1. A smoke detection system in a Class 3 building provided in accordance with S20C2(b)(i) or S20C2(b)(ii).
  2. A smoke detection system in a Class 9a health-care building, if the building accommodates more than 20 patients.
  3. A smoke detection system in a Class 9c building.
  4. Smoke detection in accordance with S20C6 provided to activate—
    1. a smoke exhaust system in accordance with Specification 21; or
    2. smoke-and-heat vents in accordance with Specification 22.