Building Projects Guidenote Updates

List of Recently Updated Guidenotes

The following is a list of recently updated guidenotes, with modifications between versions summarised on this site. A link to the updated guidenote is also available to download for reference. Updated guidenotes are also uploaded to the BPIMS project library.

Please note that amendments are listed in date order, with the most recent updates listed first.

Guidenote No	Title	Latest Version Update	Summary of Changes	Link	Date Uploaded
G190	Building Access for Maintainable Plant and Roof Safety Systems	31 October 2024	Changes to allow PV solar panels to be installed within 3m of an edge without rails. Removal of the requirement for penetrative fixings to secure to structure below the roof sheet. The available proprietary systems are now suitable for direct fixing to sheet only, and it had been found fixing points do not align to building structure in most instances. Claraification of the requirement that all external stairs and ladders must comply with AS 1657 'Fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders - design, construction and Installation'	G190	21 November 2024
G211	Cascade Tendering - A Guide to Professional Services Contractors (G211)	1 (May 2024)	New Guidenote	G211	2 May 2024
G189	Plant and Equipment Located within Buildings and Structures	2 (March 2024)	Reformatting of document to current DIT branding. Definitions and categories of types of Plant and Equipment Specific requirements for access to each category of Plant and Equipment Limitations of heights of equipment from ceiling, floors and hatches Clarification of requirement to allow for full replacement of all plant and equipment Updated requirements for hatches, including use of hinged panels for frequently accessed parts Updated requirements for infrequently accessed parts Updated reference documents	G189	13 March 2024
G167	In-Floor Electrical Services Boxes	4 (October 2023)	Updated wording to align with suitable products available to the market , reducing the risk of possible damage of cables. Updated Departmental names and acronyms. Clarification concerning the approval process in relation to the installation of floor boxes on Department for Education projects Highlighting responsibility to the Lead Professional Service Contractor (LPSC) to provide a safety-in-design risk assessment, and addition of the floor boxes to the safety-in-design register.	G167	4 March 2024
G18	Construction Site Visits	2 (January 2024)	Updated requirements for LPSCs to include client raised items including those noted with construction advice reports within their site inspection reports. Reduced inspection frequency intervals: - Metro - From weekly to fortnightly inspection intervals - Country - From fortnightly to monthly inspection intervals Updated distribution list requirements Additional inspection items added Reference to required inspections nominated within the DIT amended National Building Specification. New process flow charts to clarify LPSC obligations to review and manage raised items, including items raised within construction advice reports. Updated attachment for site visit record template to reflect Proforma BPIMS 223	G18	31 January 2024
G210	Electric Vehicle charging provisions in Government Building project	1 (Sept 2023)	New guidenote	G210	22 September 2023