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If you are building a new home, you need a BASIX Certificate to submit with your Development Application.
From the 1st July 2005 BASIX applies throughout NSW for:
Houses
Dual Occupancies
Villas
Town Houses
Multi Unit Apartments
From 1st October 2005 BASIX applies to alterations and additions made to existing homes across NSW.
What is BASIX?
BASIX (the Building Sustainability Index) is a new planning tool that affects anyone building a new home or carrying out alterations & additions.
By applying practical measures to the design of a new home, or alterations/additions, BASIX ensures there is the potential to save energy and water – saving you money on your bills and protecting the environment.
How to Get a BASIX Certificate?
Your building designer can do this for you, or you can do it yourself – it’s simple & free.
Go to www.basix.nsw.gov.au and login to the BASIX assessment tool.
Complete the assessment form by entering the design details of the home.
The tool demonstrates how the proposed design is scoring, according to its potential to save energy and water.
Once the design meets the targets, you can print your BASIX Certificate.
Lodge your proposal at Council with the BASIX Certificate.
BASIX means new homes & any alterations/additions will:
What does this mean for my house design?
BASIX is a flexible tool that offers a range of design choices including using:
Insulation
Window Glazing
Eaves and window shading
Wastewater for garden use
Light coloured roof materials
Gas or solar hot water systems
Skylights to bring in natural light
Landscaping that requires less water
Rainwater tanks for use in gardens, toilet and/or laundry
Water saving showerheads, taps and dual flush toilets
Passive solar design to make your home warmer in winter and cooler in summer
Key Points about BASIX
The BASIX website has an online tutorial and other resources that will help you complete the assessment. Or ring the BASIX Help Line during business hours: 1300650908.
BASIX is a NSW Government initiative.
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