- It cannot be used for regulatory purposes and it will not generate NatHERS Certificates on the FR5 website.
- Project files created in the beta version cannot be imported into the FirstRate5 Whole-of-Home Pilot Tool.
- At this stage it does not contain all the software updates required by the NatHERS 2022 software accreditation protocol. Importantly, the NCC 2022 thermal bridging changes are not included.
- It will expire on 30 April 2023.
2022 SOFTWARE TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTSSV is currently developing an updated version of FR5 that will be used to demonstrate compliance with NCC 2022. This version will be released as soon as software development is complete and SV has obtained all necessary approvals.
Between 1 October 2022 and 30 September 2023, assessors have the choice of which version of the NCC they wish to comply with (NCC 2019 or NCC 2022). However, state and territory variations may apply where jurisdictions require assessors to use specific versions of the NCC. Assessors performing assessments to meet the NSW BASIX thermal performance standards must continue to use v3.21 software until 30 September 2023. If in doubt about which NCC version to use, check with your local building regulatory authority.
More information about the software transitional arrangements can be found on
the NatHERS website.
For more information on FirstRate5 visit
www.fr5.com.au, submit a query through the online contact form or email
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