Short term holiday rental accommodation will have to comply with Fire Safety Standards and Emergency Procedures.
The STRA Fire Safety Standard refers to different classes such as Class 1A, Class 2 or class 4 under the Building Code. Here's an explanation of building class to assist in meeting those obligations:
Class 1 Buildings
Class 1 buildings are houses. Typically, they are standalone single dwellings of a domestic or residential nature.
These buildings can also be horizontally attached to other Class 1 buildings. When attached they are commonly referred to as duplexes, terrace houses, row houses and townhouses. In these situations, they must be separated by a wall that has fire-resisting and sound insulation properties.
Class 2 Buildings
Class 2 buildings are apartment buildings. They are typically multi-unit residential buildings where people live above and below each other. The NCC describes the space which would be considered the apartment as a sole-occupancy unit (SOU).
Class 2 buildings may also be single storey attached dwellings where there is a common space below. For example, two dwellings above a common basement or carpark.
Class 4 Buildings
A Class 4 part of a building is a sole dwelling or residence within a building of a non-residential nature. An example of a Class 4 part of a building would be a caretaker’s residence in a storage facility. A Class 4 part can only be located in a Class 5 to 9 building.
If you are unsure about your building class, you should seek advice from a certifier, fire safety practitioner or planning consultant.