Are Aruva units built to Australian Standards?

Many people are under the false impression that modular units built in a factory don’t have to comply with Australian Standards or the National Construction Code (NCC). This often means that people think that these units are cheap and nasty.

While there may have been less regulation within the industry a few decades ago and some companies may have cut corners, you’ll find that reputable building companies have always adhered to standard building codes.

At Aruva, we’ve always been conscious of building our units to the highest Standards right from the start and our many satisfied customers can attest to this. That’s why we’ve thrived within the industry for over 30 years.

At the end of the day, you need to be careful when you choose which accommodation unit builder you want to work with. Essentially, you want to ensure that the company you’re going to deal with is a qualified builder and has a builder’s licence.

While there are many legitimate companies that build accommodation units, you’ll still find a few cowboys out there who just build units on their property and then sell them to unsuspecting customers.

Unfortunately, while these sub-standard units might be cheap, you’re going to find that they won’t be built to Australian Standards and certainly won’t comply with Australia’s National Construction Code.

So if you do go down this track you’ll end up with a unit that’s poor quality and won’t stand the test of time. This means you’re not really going to get a good return on your investment in the long run because you’ll find that things will fall apart pretty quickly.

What is the National Construction Code?

The National Construction Code is a set of Standards that all registered builders have to comply with. The code sets minimum Standards in relation to safety, sustainability, health, accessibility, and amenity.

This code was introduced to improve the Standards across the building industry to ensure that all buildings are designed to last and will give the people who buy them a good return on their investment in the long term.

So essentially, the building code is there to protect you and your investment and ensures that buildings are constructed to withstand local conditions and the harsh climate that many regions in Australia face.

The code is regulated and governed by the Australian Building Codes Board in consultation with national, state and territory governments.

While following the NCC is a legal requirement right across the country, Australian Standards are often voluntary measures that should be followed in regard to safety. But some Australian Standards can be legally enforceable depending on whether they are referenced in legal documents or other types of legislation.

What you’ll find is that many Australian Standards are referenced within the NCC so they must be followed in order to comply with the code.

This will also give you complete peace of mind because you’ll end up with a unit that’s built to last and will increase in value over time. 

There’s safety in using a registered builder.

When you choose to work with a registered builder, you can rest easy knowing that the accommodation unit you buy is going to meet all the necessary Australian Standards and all the requirements of the National Construction Code.

Our customers appreciate the fact that Aruva holds a builder’s licence, and this means that all of our units are built to meet Australian Standards. Even though these units are built in a factory, they meet all the requirements of the National Construction Code and the relevant Australian Standards.

In fact, our customers find that, more often than not, our units are built even stronger than structures built on-site because they have to be able to handle the rigours of transportation, and they’re also built in an controlled environment out of the weather that makes it easy for standards to be inspected and enforced.

So when you invest in one of our high quality units, you can be assured that you’re spending your money wisely and that the units are built to last for generations to come.

An overview of some of the Australian Standards applicable to the construction industry.

There are many different Australian Standards within the NCC that registered builders have to comply with. One of the sites that’s useful for finding a range of Australian Standards within the building industry is the HIA website.

To give you an idea of some of the different Australian Standards that are applicable to the construction industry, here are just a few examples.

• AS1288 outlines glazing provisions for any glass in buildings such as windows.
• AS/NZS 1170.2 2021 & AS4055 2021 provides wind loading Standards.
• AS/NZS2312 Part 2 2014 provides for the protection of structural steel against atmospheric conditions by the use of protective coatings.
• AS3740 2021 provides guidelines for internal waterproofing.
• AS4654 provides guidelines for external waterproofing.
• AS4200.1 2017 outlines the requirements for insulation and building wraps.
• AS/NZS4858 2004 outlines the requirements for wet area membranes.
• AS3500 2021 outlines the requirements for plumbing and drainage.

This is just a small snapshot of the numerous Australian Standards that apply to the construction industry.

On top of these, subcontractors have their own set of Australian Standards that must be adhered to. Our customers can rest assured that we only use qualified tradespeople such as plumbers and electricians who all work within the relevant requirements.

Aruva units are fully compliant and built to the necessary Australian Standards.

When you decide to purchase an Aruva, you can rest assured that the unit is built to the highest Standards and will pass any building inspection.

In fact, we include a compliance plate with every unit that we build – usually this is placed on the external of the building. This gives you reassurance that the unit is built to Australian Standards.

Our modular accommodation units are built to Class 1 building standards which means that they’re designed for comfortable residential living. But, we can also build units that comply with other Class standards if that’s what you need – this is something that we would work with you and your team on and develop a solution that suits the need.

You can also rest easy knowing that you’ve made a great investment in an accommodation unit that’s built tough and made to last for generations.

And if you decide that you want to get approval from your local council, you’ll be happy to know that an Aruva unit will pass with flying colours.

At the end of the day, you want to know that what you’re buying is going to meet your needs. Our many happy customers understand that even though our units are built in a factory, they all comply with the National Construction Code and are built to Australian Standards.

After all, we build units that are designed for real living and we’ve built our reputation on this.