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What are the fire separation requirements for a loadbearing wall between townhouses in NSW?
For a loadbearing wall separating Class 1 sole-occupancy terraces (townhouses) in NSW, the required FRL is 60/60/60. Check your state schedule for any NSW-specific variations in the NCC schedules.
NCC 2022 Volume One, Table S5C21e
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