BASIX CERTIFICATION
To get a BASIX® certificate, the design needs to meet requirements in three areas;
Water
Energy
Thermal Comfort
BASIX is flexible, allowing many choices about how to meet the required water and energy reductions.
Water
A minimum score of 40 in Water is required by BASIX for houses in Sydney. Some regional areas of NSW will have lower minimum score required.
A typical single dwelling design will meet the target for water conservation if it includes:
Showerheads and tap fittings with at least a 3A rating
Dual flush toilets; and
A rainwater tank for garden water use, toilet flushing and/or laundry use.
Multi-story units can meet the target using water efficient appliances (eg washing machine) instead of using rainwater tanks.
Energy
A minimum score of 40 for Energy is required by BASIX for single dwellings. A typical single dwelling design will meet this target if it includes:
An efficient hot water system; and
Design features that make the most of natural heating, cooling, and lighting.
Choices regarding energy consuming items such as lights, cooktops, hot water service and air conditioning must add up to 40 points to satisfy the energy requirements of BASIX.
Thermal Comfort
The score in Thermal comfort is a simple PASS or FAIL. A dwelling will get a pass if there is an adequate level of thermal performance for winter and summer appropriate to its climate.
BASIXMAX can provide you with a BASIX® certificate listing the BASIX requirements for all Development Applications.