3.2.2.28. Group A, Division 2, One Storey

(1)

A building classified as Group A, Division 2 is permitted to be of combustible construction or noncombustible construction used singly or in combination, provided

(a)

it is not more than 1 storey in building height, and

(b)

except as permitted by Sentence (2), it has a building area not more than

(i)

400 m2 if facing one street,

(ii)

500 m2 if facing 2 streets, or

(iii)

600 m2 if facing 3 streets.

(2)

In a building referred to in Sentence (1) without a basement, the building area limits of Sentence (1) are permitted to be doubled provided a fire separation with a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h is used to separate the building into fire compartments, each one of which does not exceed the area limits of Clause (1)(b).