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History of Adoption

History of Adoption

1.0 Adoption of BCA96

The 1996 edition of the BCA was adopted as set out in Table Amdt 1.0.

Table 1.0 History of adoption of BCA96

Administration Adoption Date
Australian Government 1 July 1997
Australian Capital Territory 1 July 1997
New South Wales 1 July 1997
Northern Territory 7 January 1998
Queensland 1 July 1997
South Australia 1 January 1998
Tasmania 1 July 1997
Victoria 1 August 1997
Western Australia 1 July 1997

1.1 Amendment No. 1

(a)

Amendment No. 1 of the 1996 edition of the BCA was adopted as set out in Table 1.1.

Table 1.1 History of adoption of Amendment No. 1 of the BCA96

Administration Adoption Date
Australian Government 1 July 1997
Australian Capital Territory 1 July 1997
New South Wales 1 July 1997
Northern Territory 7 January 1998
Queensland 1 July 1997
South Australia 1 January 1998
Tasmania 1 July 1997
Victoria 1 August 1997
Western Australia 1 July 1997
(b)

The purpose of Amendment No. 1 is to—

(i)

correct minor typographical errors including spelling, punctuation and layout; and

(ii)

include reference to a Certificate of Conformity issued by the ABCB in A2.2; and

(iii)

change the reference to the Standards Mark Certificate to refer to JAS–ANZ in A2.2; and

(iv)

update references to Standards.

Note

Note:

Only substantive typographical corrections are noted in the margin.

1.2 Amendment No. 2

(a)

Amendment No. 2 of the 1996 edition of the BCA was adopted as set out in Table 1.2.

Table 1.2 History of adoption of Amendment No. 2 of the BCA96

Administration Adoption Date
Australian Government 1 January 1998
Australian Capital Territory 1 January 1998
New South Wales 27 February 1998
Northern Territory 7 January 1998
Queensland 1 January 1998
South Australia 1 January 1998
Tasmania 1 January 1998
Victoria 1 January 1998
Western Australia 1 January 1998
(b)

The purpose of Amendment No. 2 is to—

(i)

correct minor typographical errors; and

(ii)

update references to Standards.

1.3 Amendment No. 3

(a)

Amendment No. 3 of the 1996 edition of the BCA was adopted as set out in Table 1.3.

Table 1.3 History of adoption of Amendment No. 3 of the BCA96

Administration Adoption Date
Australian Government 1 July 1998
Australian Capital Territory 1 July 1998
New South Wales 1 July 1998
Northern Territory 1 July 1998
Queensland 1 July 1998
South Australia 13 July 1998
Tasmania 1 July 1998
Victoria 1 July 1998
Western Australia 1 July 1998
(b)

The purpose of Amendment No. 3 is to—

(i)

incorporate the outcomes of the 1997 ABCB Variations Conference; and

(ii)

update references to Standards; and

(iii)

include minor technical changes.

1.4 Amendment No. 4

(a)

Amendment No. 4 of the 1996 edition of the BCA was adopted by the Australian Government, States and Territories as set out in Table 1.4.

Table 1.4 History of adoption of Amendment No. 4 of the BCA96

Administration Adoption Date
Australian Government 1 January 1999
Australian Capital Territory 17 May 1999
New South Wales 1 Febuary 1999
Northern Territory 1 January 1999
Queensland 1 January 1999
South Australia 1 January 1999
Tasmania 1 January 1999
Victoria 1 January 1999
Western Australia 1 January 1999
(b)

The purpose of Amendment No. 4 is to—

(i)

update references to Standards; and

(ii)

include minor technical changes.

Note

Note:

Only substantive typographical corrections are noted in the margin.

1.5 Amendment No. 5

(a)

Amendment No. 5 of the 1996 edition of the BCA was adopted as set out in Table 1.5.

Table 1.5 History of adoption of Amendment No. 5 of the BCA96

Administration Adoption Date
Australian Government 1 July 1999
Australian Capital Territory 3 November 1999
New South Wales 1 August 1999
Northern Territory 1 July 1999
Queensland 1 July 1999
South Australia 1 July 1999
Tasmania 1 July 1999
Victoria 1 July 1999
Western Australia 1 July 1999
(b)

The purpose of Amendment No. 5 is to—

(i)

update references to Standards; and

(ii)

include minor technical changes; and

(iii)

amend clauses to improve clarity and to reduce the possibility of differences in interpretation; and

(iv)

expand on the requirements for subfloor ventilation based on climatic conditions.

Note

Note:

Only substantive typographical corrections are noted in the margin.

1.6 Amendment No. 6

(a)

Amendment No. 6 of the 1996 edition of the BCA was adopted as set out in Table 1.6.

Table 1.6 History of adoption of Amendment No. 6 of the BCA96

Administration Adoption Date
Australian Government 1 January 2000
Australian Capital Territory 10 February 2000
New South Wales 1 January 2000
Northern Territory 1 January 2000
Queensland 1 January 2000
South Australia 17 January 2000
Tasmania 1 January 2000
Victoria 1 January 2000
Western Australia 1 January 2000
(b)

The purpose of Amendment No. 6 is to—

(i)

update references to Standards; and

(ii)

expand on the requirements for carparking for people with disabilities; and

(iii)

replace Sound Transmission Class (STC) with weighted sound reduction index (Rw) within Part F5; and

(iv)

include minor technical changes.

Note

Note:

Only substantive typographical corrections are noted in the margin.

1.7 Amendment No. 7

(a)

Amendment No. 7 of the 1996 edition of the BCA was adopted as set out in Table 1.7.

Table 1.7 History of adoption of Amendment No. 7 of the BCA96

Administration Adoption Date
Australian Government 1 January 2000
Australian Capital Territory 10 February 2000
New South Wales 1 January 2000
Northern Territory 1 January 2000
Queensland 1 January 2000
South Australia 17 January 2000
Tasmania 1 January 2000
Victoria 1 January 2000
Western Australia 1 January 2000
(b)

The purpose of Amendment No. 7 is to—

(i)

update references to Standards; and

(ii)

include requirements for non-required and private stairways; and

(iii)

include minor technical changes.

Note

Note:

Only substantive typographical corrections are noted in the margin.

1.8 Amendment No. 8

(a)

Amendment No. 8 of the 1996 edition of the BCA was adopted as set out in Table 1.8.

Table 1.8 History of adoption of Amendment No. 8 of the BCA96

Administration Adoption Date
Australian Government 1 January 2001
Australian Capital Territory 11 January 2001
New South Wales 1 January 2001
Northern Territory 1 January 2001
Queensland 1 January 2001
South Australia 1 January 2001
Tasmania 1 January 2001
Victoria 1 January 2001
Western Australia 1 January 2001
(b)

The purpose of Amendment No. 8 is to—

(i)

update references to Standards; and

(ii)

include minor technical changes; and

(iii)

achieve greater consistency between both Volumes of the BCA for stairway construction.

Note

Note:

Only substantive typographical corrections are noted in the margin.

1.9 Amendment No. 9

(a)

Amendment No. 9 of the 1996 edition of the BCA was adopted as set out in Table 1.9.

Table 1.9 History of adoption of Amendment No. 9 of the BCA96

Administration Adoption Date
Australian Government 1 July 2001
Australian Capital Territory 12 July 2001
New South Wales 1 July 2001
Northern Territory 1 July 2001
Queensland 1 July 2001
South Australia 2 July 2001
Tasmania 1 July 2001
Victoria 1 July 2001
Western Australia 1 July 2001
(b)

The purpose of Amendment No. 9 is to—

(i)

update references to Standards; and

(ii)

include minor technical changes; and

(iii)

clarify which glazed assemblies must comply with AS 2047 and which must comply with AS 1288.

Note

Note:

Only substantive typographical corrections are noted in the margin.

1.10 Amendment No. 10

(a)

Amendment No. 10 of the 1996 edition of the BCA was adopted as set out in Table 1.10.

Table 1.10 History of adoption of Amendment No. 10 of the BCA96

Administration Adoption Date
Australian Government 1 January 2002
Australian Capital Territory 1 January 2002
New South Wales 1 January 2002
Northern Territory 1 January 2002
Queensland 1 January 2002
South Australia 1 January 2002
Tasmania 1 January 2002
Victoria 1 January 2002
Western Australia 1 January 2002
(b)

The purpose of Amendment No. 10 is to—

(i)

update references to Standards; and

(ii)

clarify that windows must comply with AS 2047 for resistance to water penetration; and

(iii)

subject to certain conditions, allow a non-fire-isolated stairway to connect an additional storey; and

(iv)

update signage required for people with disabilities, including the need for signs to contain Braille and tactile information; and

(v)

include minor technical changes.

Note

Note:

Only substantive typographical corrections are noted in the margin.

1.11 Amendment No. 11

(a)

Amendment No. 11 of the 1996 edition of the BCA was adopted as set out in Table 1.11.

Table 1.11 History of adoption of Amendment No. 11 of the BCA96

Administration Adoption Date
Australian Government 1 July 2002
Australian Capital Territory 1 July 2002
New South Wales 1 July 2002
Northern Territory 1 July 2002
Queensland 1 July 2002
South Australia 1 July 2002
Tasmania 1 July 2002
Victoria 1 July 2002
Western Australia 1 July 2002
(b)

The purpose of Amendment No. 11 is to—

(i)

update references to Standards; and

(ii)

transfer public policy matters, with respect to structural adequacy, from the AS 1170 series to the BCA; and

(iii)

introduce Class 7a, 7b and 9c classifications; and

(iv)

update the provisions for residential buildings used for the accommodation of the aged to align with the Commonwealth Aged Care Act, 1997; and

(v)

include minor technical changes.

Note

Note:

Only substantive typographical corrections are noted in the margin.

1.12 Amendment No. 12

(a)

Amendment No. 12 of the 1996 edition of the BCA was adopted as set out in Table 1.12.

Table 1.12 History of adoption of Amendment No. 12 of the BCA96

Administration Adoption Date
Australian Government 1 January 2003
Australian Capital Territory 1 January 2003
New South Wales 1 January 2003
Northern Territory 1 January 2003
Queensland 1 January 2003
South Australia 1 January 2003
Tasmania 1 January 2003
Victoria 1 January 2003
Western Australia 1 January 2003
(b)

The purpose of Amendment No. 12 is to—

(i)

update references to Standards; and

(ii)

apply the swimming pool safety provisions to swimming pools associated with Class 4 parts as well as Class 2 and 3 buildings; and

(iii)

allow the use of either the 1989 editions or the 2002 editions of the 1170 series of standards; and

(iv)

include minor technical changes.

Note

Note:

Only substantive typographical corrections are noted in the margin.

1.13 Amendment No. 13

(a)

Amendment No. 13 of the 1996 edition of the BCA was adopted as set out in Table 1.13.

Table 1.13 History of adoption of Amendment No. 13 of the BCA96

Administration Adoption Date
Australian Government 1 July 2003
Australian Capital Territory 1 July 2003
New South Wales 1 July 2003
Northern Territory 1 July 2003
Queensland 1 July 2003
South Australia To be advised
Tasmania 1 July 2003
Victoria 1 July 2003
Western Australia 1 July 2003
(b)

The purpose of Amendment No. 13 is to—

(i)

update references to Standards; and

(ii)

reform the provisions for fire hazard properties of materials; and

(iii)

revise a requirement for the use of non-combustible materials; and

(iv)

include additional requirements for the protection of electrical switchboards which sustain electricity supply to emergency equipment; and

(v)

include minor changes to the requirements for aged care buildings; and

(vi)

include minor technical changes.

Note

Note:

Only substantive typographical corrections are noted in the margin.

2.0 Adoption of BCA 2004

(a)

The 2004 edition of the BCA was adopted as set out in Table 2.0.

Table 2.0 History of adoption of BCA 2004

Administration Adoption Date
Australian Government 1 May 2004
Australian Capital Territory 1 May 2004
New South Wales 1 May 2004
Northern Territory 1 May 2004
Queensland 1 May 2004
South Australia 1 May 2004
Tasmania 1 May 2004
Victoria 1 May 2004
Western Australia 1 May 2004
(b)

The purpose of BCA 2004 is to—

(i)

update references to Standards; and

(ii)

update references from BCA 96 to BCA 2004; and

(iii)

include a Performance Requirement considering human impact with glazing; and

(iv)

reform the provisions for sound insulation; and

(v)

reform the maintenance provisions; and

(vi)

include minor technical changes.

3.0 Adoption of BCA 2005

(a)

The 2005 edition of the BCA was adopted as set out in Table 3.0.

Table 3.0 History of adoption of BCA 2005

Administration Adoption Date
Australian Government 1 May 2005
Australian Capital Territory 1 May 2005
New South Wales 1 May 2005
Northern Territory 1 May 2005
Queensland 1 May 2005
South Australia 1 May 2005
Tasmania 1 May 2005
Victoria 1 May 2005
Western Australia 1 May 2005
(b)

The purpose of BCA 2005 is to—

(i)

update references to Standards; and

(ii)

clarify when fire sprinklers are required to be installed in buildings; and

(iii)

update the provisions for waterproofing of wet areas; and

(iv)

include energy efficiency measures for Class 2 and 3 buildings and Class 4 parts; and

(v)

more closely align the requirements for lifts with those of Occupational Health and Safety legislation; and

(vi)

include minor technical changes.

4.0 Adoption of BCA 2006

(a)

The 2006 edition of the BCA was adopted as set out in Table 4.0.

Table 4.0 History of adoption of BCA 2006

Administration Adoption Date
Australian Government 1 May 2006
Australian Capital Territory 1 May 2006
New South Wales 1 May 2006 (except that the date for mandatory compliance with Section J provisions for Class 5 to 9 buildings is 1 November 2006)
Northern Territory 1 May 2006
Queensland 1 May 2006
South Australia 1 May 2006, except for Part I2 and Section J which were adopted on 1 August 2006
Tasmania 1 May 2006
Victoria 1 May 2006
Western Australia 1 May 2006
(b)

The purpose of BCA 2006 is to—

(i)

update schedule of referenced documents; and

(ii)

include a national testing regime for cladding in cyclonic areas; and

(iii)

withdraw of AS1530.3 tests on floor materials and floor coverings and wall and ceiling linings; and

(iv)

include energy efficiency measures for Class 5 to 9 buildings; and

(v)

include minor technical changes.

5.0 Adoption of BCA 2007

(a)

The 2007 edition of the BCA was adopted by the Commonwealth, States and Territories as set out in Table 5.0.

Table 5.0 History of adoption of BCA 2007

Administration Adoption Date
Australian Government 1 May 2007
Australian Capital Territory 1 May 2007
New South Wales 1 May 2007
Northern Territory 1 May 2007
Queensland 1 May 2007
South Australia 1 May 2007
Tasmania 1 May 2007
Victoria 1 May 2007
Western Australia 1 May 2007
(b)

The purpose of BCA 2007 is to—

(i)

update references to other documents; and

(ii)

update energy efficiency provisions including providing additional information; and

(ii)

include minor technical changes.

6.0 Adoption of BCA 2008

(a)

The 2008 edition of the BCA was adopted by the Commonwealth, States and Territories as set out in Table 6.0.

Table 6.0 History of adoption of BCA 2008

Administration Adoption Date
Australian Government 1 May 2008
Australian Capital Territory 1 May 2008
New South Wales 1 May 2008
Northern Territory 1 May 2008
Queensland 1 May 2008
South Australia 1 May 2008
Tasmania 1 May 2008
Victoria 1 May 2008
Western Australia 1 May 2008
(b)

The purpose of BCA 2008 is to—

(i)

update references to other documents; and

(ii)

due to changes in the types of detectors now available, rather than only allowing the use of a heat detectors when smoke detector would be unsuitable in the atmosphere, to also allow the use of any type of detector deemed suitable by AS 1670.1; and

(iii)

clarify the intent of the BCA when a service penetrates a building element required to have an FRL; and

(iv)

amend the requirements for door handle heights to be consistent with AS 1428.1; and

(v)

align some BCA terms with current industry terminology; and

(vi)

include lists of other Commonwealth, State and Territory legislation affecting buildings; and

(vii)

include suitable provisions for swimming pool water recirculation systems; and

(viii)

include minor technical changes.

7.0 Adoption of BCA 2009

(a)

The 2009 edition of the BCA was adopted by the Commonwealth, States and Territories as set out in Table 7.0.

Table 7.0 History of adoption of BCA 2009

Administration Adoption Date
Australian Government 1 May 2009
Australian Capital Territory 1 May 2009
New South Wales 1 May 2009
Northern Territory 1 May 2009
Queensland 1 May 2009
South Australia 1 May 2009
Tasmania 1 May 2009
Victoria 1 May 2009
Western Australia 1 May 2009
(b)

The purpose of BCA 2009 is to—

(i)

update references to other documents; and

(ii)

after expiry of the agreed transition period, except for the 1993 edition of AS 1170.4, delete all references to the older loading standards contained in the AS 1170 series and consequently, all provisions referring to them; and

(iii)

clarify the application of the vertical separation provisions; and

(iv)

clarify the intent of separation of equipment; and

(v)

simplify the wire balustrade provisions, including the addition of a Verification Method; and

(vi)

clarify the provisions for the construction of sanitary compartments to enable an unconscious occupant to be removed; and

(vii)

clarify the height of rooms in an attic and with a sloping ceiling; and

(viii)

further update the energy efficiency provisions; and

(ix)

include minor technical changes.

8.0 Adoption of BCA 2010

(a)

The 2010 edition of the BCA was adopted by the Commonwealth, States and Territories as set out in Table 8.0.

Table 8.0 History of adoption of BCA 2010

Administration Adoption Date
Australian Government 1 May 2010
Australian Capital Territory 1 May 2010
New South Wales 1 May 2010
Northern Territory 1 May 2010
Queensland 1 May 2010
South Australia 1 May 2010 except for Section J, which was adopted on 1 September 2010, and the restriction on child resistant door sets in G1.1 and the additional bushfire requirements for ‘excluded areas’ prescribed in SA G5.2(d) and (e), which were adopted on 2 December 2010.
Tasmania 1 May 2010
Victoria 1 May 2010
Western Australia 1 May 2010
(b)

The purpose of BCA 2010 is to—

(i)

update references to other documents; and

(ii)

delete reference to the 1993 edition of AS 1170.4 and consequently all provisions referring to it; and

(iii)

increase the stringency of the energy efficiency provisions and, as part of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, introduce provisions for the greenhouse gas intensity of the energy source for services such as water and space heaters; and

(iv)

update Part G5, as a consequence of referencing the 2009 edition of AS 3959 construction in bushfire-prone areas, to include provisions which apply to a Class 10a building or deck associated with a Class 2 or 3 building located in a designated bushfire prone area; and

(v)

include minor technical changes.

9.0 Adoption of BCA 2011

(a)

The 2011 edition of the BCA was adopted by the Commonwealth, States and Territories as set out in Table 9.0.

Table 9.0 History of adoption of BCA 2011

Administration Adoption Date
Australian Government 1 May 2011
Australian Capital Territory 1 May 2011
New South Wales 1 May 2011
Northern Territory 1 May 2011
Queensland 1 May 2011
South Australia 1 May 2011
Tasmania 1 May 2011
Victoria 1 May 2011
Western Australia 1 May 2011
(b)

The purpose of BCA 2011 is to—

(i)

update references to other documents; and

(ii)

align the BCA with the Access Code in the Disability (Access to Premises — Buildings) Standards; and

(iii)

restructure the fire hazard property provisions; and

(iv)

include minor technical changes.

10.0 Adoption of BCA 2012

(a)

The 2012 edition of the BCA was adopted by the Commonwealth, States and Territories as set out in Table 10.0.

Table 10.0 History of adoption of BCA 2012

Administration Adoption Date
Australian Government 1 May 2012
Australian Capital Territory 1 May 2012
New South Wales 1 May 2012
Northern Territory 1 May 2012
Queensland 1 May 2012
South Australia 1 May 2012
Tasmania 1 May 2012
Victoria 1 May 2012
Western Australia 1 May 2012
(b)

The purpose of BCA 2012 is to—

(i)

update references to other documents; and

(ii)

include revised provisions aimed at reducing slips, trips and falls in buildings; and

(iii)

include a Verification Method for emergency lighting; and

(iv)

align the BCA with changes to the National Quality Standard for early childhood education and care; and

(v)

include exemptions for Class 8 electricity network substations; and

(vi)

include minor technical changes.

11.0 Adoption of BCA 2013

(a)

The 2013 edition of the BCA was adopted by the Commonwealth, States and Territories as set out in Table 11.0.

Table 11.0 History of adoption of BCA 2013

Administration Adoption Date
Australian Government 1 May 2013
Australian Capital Territory 1 May 2013
New South Wales 1 May 2013
Northern Territory 1 May 2013
Queensland 1 May 2013
South Australia 1 May 2013
Tasmania 1 May 2013
Victoria 1 May 2013
Western Australia 1 May 2013
(b)

The purpose of BCA 2013 is to—

(i)

update references to other documents; and

(ii)

include new provisions for openable windows to reduce falls in buildings; and

(iii)

include a Performance Requirement and reference a Standard for construction in flood hazard areas; and

(iv)

consolidate the building related components of the AS 1735 lift series into the BCA; and

(v)

enhance the egress provisions for people with disability; and

(vi)

include minor technical changes.

12.0 Adoption of BCA 2014

(a)

The 2014 edition of the BCA was adopted by the Commonwealth, States and Territories as set out in Table 12.0.

Table 12.0 History of adoption of BCA 2014

Administration Adoption Date
Australian Government 1 May 2014
Australian Capital Territory 1 May 2014
New South Wales 1 May 2014
Northern Territory 1 May 2014
Queensland 1 May 2014
South Australia 1 May 2014
Tasmania 1 May 2014
Victoria 1 May 2014
Western Australia 1 May 2014
(b)

The purpose of BCA 2014 is to—

(i)

update references to other documents; and

(ii)

quantify slip resistance on ramps, stairways and landings; and

(iii)

include provisions for photoluminescent exit signs; and

(iv)

expand the fire-resistance concession for timber framed construction to include Class 3 buildings; and

(v)

remove the requirement for fire hose reels in a Class 2 or Class 3 building or a Class 4 part of a building; and

(vi)

include minor technical changes.

13.0 Adoption of BCA 2015

(a)

The 2015 edition of the BCA was adopted by the Commonwealth, States and Territories as set out in Table 13.0.

Table 13.0 History of adoption of BCA 2015

Administration Adoption Date
Australian Government 1 May 2015
Australian Capital Territory 1 May 2015
New South Wales 1 May 2015
Northern Territory 1 May 2015
Queensland 1 May 2015
South Australia 1 May 2015
Tasmania 1 May 2015
Victoria 1 May 2015
Western Australia 1 May 2015
(b)

The purpose of BCA 2015 is to—

(i)

update references to other documents; and

(ii)

include a Verification Method for structural reliability; and

(iii)

improve the usability of the barrier provisions; and

(iv)

expand the requirements for sprinkler protection to aged care buildings; and

(v)

include a Verification Method for weatherproofing of external walls; and

(vi)

improve the usability of energy efficiency provisions for air-conditioning and ventilation systems.

14.0 Adoption of NCC Volume One 2016

(a)

The 2016 edition of NCC Volume One was adopted by the Commonwealth, States and Territories as set out in Table 14.0.

Table 14.0 History of adoption of NCC Volume One 2016

Administration Adoption Date
Australian Government 1 May 2016
Australian Capital Territory 1 May 2016
New South Wales 1 May 2016
Northern Territory 1 May 2016
Queensland 1 May 2016
South Australia 1 May 2016
Tasmania 1 May 2016
Victoria 1 May 2016
Western Australia 1 May 2016
(b)

The purpose of NCC Volume One 2016 is to—

(i)

update references to other documents; and

(ii)

amend the "Introduction" and "General Requirements" as part of the initiative to increase the use of Performance Solutions; and

(iii)

include new Verification Methods for structural robustness and indoor air quality; and

(iv)

include provisions for fire-protected timber; and

(v)

include requirements for farm-type buildings; and

(vi)

include minor technical changes.