Preface
1. The Functional Classification of Buildings (FCB), is designed to provide a standard framework for the classification of buildings and building work according to their function. It is used in the collection, production and dissemination of building statistics. New buildings and alterations to existing buildings are classified or assigned to the FCB according to their final usage.
2. The 1999 edition updated previous editions with changes from the 1986 FCB placing a significant focus upon retention and improvement of the distinctions within the classification, whilst taking into account new and emerging trends within the building industry. It is broadly compatible with earlier editions.
3. The 1999 classification was reviewed by a number of agencies and the ABS would like to thank staff of these agencies for their contribution.
4. The 2011 revision to the classification was undertaken to further clarify the use and structure of the classification, rather than to make changes in the structure of the classification proper. As such the classification is essentially unchanged but the explanatory information and examples have been expanded and modified to remove inconsistencies.
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