At Air Diffusion Australia, we are committed to ensuring that all our products and installations meet or exceed Australian Standards and regulatory requirements. Below you’ll find detailed information and references relating to ducting, insulation, ventilation, and building compliance.
Australian Standards
Our products comply with the following Australian Standards:
- AS4254:2002 – Ductwork for air-handling systems in buildings
- AS4254.1:2012 – Ductwork for air-handling systems in buildings (Fire and thermal aspects)
- AS4508:1999 – Thermal insulation for ductwork
- AS4859.1:2002 – Materials for the thermal insulation of buildings
Ducting Compliance & Certifications
- Standards for duct hanging
- Paltech R2.0 Flexible Duct Test Report
- Paltech R2.0 Flexible Duct Flammability Test
Our insulated ducts are tested to meet the following standards:
- Insulated duct R0.6 AS1530.3
- Insulated duct R1.0 AS1530.3
- Insulated duct R1.5 AS1530.3
- Insulated duct UL181.9
- Insulated duct UL181
Acoustic performance data:
Product Types
Ducting Standards & Regulatory References
Our ducting systems and installation practices align with the following standards and guidelines:
- ADMA BCA maps
- Victorian VEET regulations 2011 (pages 122-124)
- Victorian Plumbing Industry Commission – 2000
- Victorian Plumbing Industry Commission – 2005
- Victorian Plumbing Regulations – 2008
- Victorian Insites magazine May 2010 extract
- Victorian 5-star for new homes and renovations
- Gas ducted heaters – E3 product profile
Building Code References (BCA / NCC)
We maintain full compliance with the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and the National Construction Code (NCC):
BCA General Provisions and Maps
- BCA map
- BCA general provisions
- BCA 2009 Volume 1 – Commercial
- BCA 2009 Volume 2 – Residential
- BCA 2010 Volume 1 – Commercial
- BCA 2010 Volume 2 – Residential
- BCA 2012 Volume 1 – Commercial
- BCA 2012 Volume 2 – Residential
- BCA – conditioned space
NCC Volumes:
Technical & Support Resources
We provide additional resources for installers, builders, and compliance officers:
Air Distribution Tests – Warm Air Outlets:
Ceiling vent smoke tests – Videos