Technical Clarifications

What is a Technical Clarification?

"Technical Clarifications" are the Green Building Council of Australia's (GBCA's) answers to technical queries.

These complement Green Star Technical Manuals, and the Assessment Panel will use the Technical Clarifications as precedent. They are an extension of the Technical Manual, and do not amend but clarify the Credit Criteria or Compliance Requirements.

How to Submit a Technical Clarification

As part of the GBCA's ongoing efforts to streamline Green Star certification, you can now submit your Technical Clarifications online.
The Green Star Project Manager section of our website allows you to submit these queries; you must be logged into the GBCA website in order to access Green Star Project Manager.
Please note the following before submitting a Technical Clarification:

• Please check all previously issued Technical Clarifications & CIR Rulings to ensure your query has not already been answered.
• A technical clarification must be submitted by the project contact as each registered project is only entitled to a limited number of technical clarifications.
  Additional technical clarifications will be charged at $100 (+ GST).
• Each Technical Clarification must contain all the supporting evidence required for making a ruling; insufficient evidence will result in the Technical Clarification response taking longer to be provided to the project team.
• A Technical Clarification can be submitted by a registered Green Star project or a project considering registration (non-registered).

If you have any questions regarding submitting a Technical Clarification; please contact the GBCA on (02)8239 6200 and ask to speak to a member of the Green Star team.