The National Construction Code is Australia’s primary set of technical design and construction provisions for buildings.

As a performance-based code, it sets the minimum required level for the safety, health, amenity, accessibility and sustainability of certain buildings. The Australian Building Codes Board, on behalf of the Australian Government and each State and Territory government, produces and maintains the National Construction Code.

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The NCC 2022 facade calculator assists in understanding and applying the NCC Volume One Part J4D6 Building fabric Deemed-to-Satisfy (DTS) provisions.

11.2024 Calculator

This version of the NCC 2022 glazing calculator assists in understanding and applying the Volume Two ABCB Housing Provisions Standard Part 13.3 External glazing DTS Provisions for energy efficiency

11.2024 Calculator

This version of the NCC 2022 glazing calculator assists in understanding and applying the NCC Volume One J3 External glazing DTS Provisions for Class 2 or a Class 4 part of a building.

11.2024 Calculator

The NCC 2019 facade calculator assists in understanding and applying the NCC Volume One Part J1.5 Building fabric DTS Provisions.

11.2024 Calculator

This handbook provides guidance on how to use prefabricated, modular and associated modern methods of construction technologies safely, sustainably and in compliance with the NCC.

11.2024 Handbook

The NCC 2022 housing energy efficiency calculator assists in understanding and applying the Volume Two ABCB Housing Provisions Standard Part 13 DTS Provisions for energy efficiency.

11.2024 Calculator

This video explores the purpose and operation of the WaterMark Certification Scheme for plumbing and drainage products.

10.2024 NCC Tutor

Provides guidance on the process for developing NCC Performance Solutions across all Volumes of NCC 2022.

09.2024 Handbook

Provides guidance on applying the NCC 2022 evidence of suitability provisions across all volumes.

09.2024 Handbook

This handbook provides guidance on the energy efficiency requirements for Class 2 apartment buildings. It also complements the Housing Energy Efficiency Handbook.

09.2024 Handbook

The Housing energy efficiency handbook assists in understanding the energy efficiency provisions in NCC Volume Two that apply to houses.

09.2024 Handbook

Understanding the NCC: Thermal bridging in residential buildings provides an introduction to thermal bridging in the context of the energy efficiency requirements of residential buildings in Volume

In June 2024, Building Ministers approved the ABCB Business Plan for 2024-2025.

07.2024 Corporate

This handbook provides guidance on the energy efficiency requirements for commercial buildings, including Class 3 and Class 5 to Class 9 buildings.

07.2024 Handbook

The ABCB plumbing webinars offered a focused discussion on key proposed changes for the next edition of the National Construction Code (NCC) and Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA).

06.2024 Video

The ABCB Roadshow events provided insights into proposed changes to the next edition of the National Construction Code (NCC).

06.2024 Video

The ABCB Roadshow events provided insights into proposed changes to the next edition of the National Construction Code (NCC).

06.2024 Video

The ABCB Roadshow events provided insights into proposed changes to the next edition of the National Construction Code (NCC).

06.2024 Video

The ABCB Roadshow events provided insights into proposed changes to the next edition of the National Construction Code (NCC).

06.2024 Video

The ABCB Roadshow events provided insights into proposed changes to the next edition of the National Construction Code (NCC).

06.2024 Video