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BASIX phase in timetable

The following Table presents the proposed implementation timeframe of BASIX in NSW, and the local government areas affected by BASIX (Source: DIPNR, 2004).

Start Date	Which council areas must comply	Which building forms must comply	Minimum BASIX Scores for compliance
1st July 2004	All Local Government Areas in Sydney (excluding Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury and Wollondilly)	New single dwellings (attached and detached) constructed on a single land allotment New Dual Occupancy Dwellings (attached and detached) constructed on a single land allotment (including Strata Titled) New boarding houses, guest houses, hostels, lodging houses and backpacker accommodation facilities under 300 square metres in area	Water: 40% reduction in mains supply Energy: 25% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions Thermal Comfort: Pass
1st February 2005	All Local Government Areas in Sydney (excluding Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury and Wollondilly)	All new residential development, including multi unit and high rise developments	Water: 40% reduction in mains supply Energy: 25% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions Thermal Comfort: Pass
1st July 2005	All Local Government Areas in New South Wales	All new residential development, including multi unit and high rise developments	Water: 40% reduction in mains supply Energy: 25% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions Thermal Comfort: Pass
1st October 2005	All Local Government Areas in New South Wales	All new residential development, and all alterations and additions to existing residential dwellings	Water: 40% reduction in mains supply Energy: 25% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions Thermal Comfort: Pass
1st July 2006	All Local Government Areas in New South Wales	All new residential development, and all alterations and additions to existing residential dwellings	Water: 40% reduction in mains supply Energy: 25% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions Thermal Comfort: Pass

It is expected that targets for other indicies including landscape, stormwater and waste will be announced, and will require additional commitments to achieve BASIX compliance. It is also considered likely that commercial, retail and industrial developments will require a BASIX Certificate in time.

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