NCC 2019 Volume One Amendment 1
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 July 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 February 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 July 2000

Australian Capital Territory

10 July 2000

New South Wales

1 July 2000

Northern Territory

1 July 2000

Queensland

1 July 2000

South Australia

1 July 2000

Tasmania

1 July 2000

Victoria

1 July 2000

Western Australia

1 July 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

Administration

Adoption Date

(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.

14.1 Amendment No. 1

(a)

Amendment 1 to the 2016 edition of NCC Volume One was adopted by the Commonwealth, States and Territories as set out in Table 14.1.

Table 14.1 History of adoption of NCC 2016 Volume One Amendment 1

Administration

Adoption Date

Australian Government

12 March 2018

Australian Capital Territory

12 March 2018

New South Wales

12 March 2018

Northern Territory

12 March 2018

Queensland

12 March 2018

South Australia

12 March 2018

Tasmania

12 March 2018

Victoria

12 March 2018

Western Australia

12 March 2018

(b)

the purpose of NCC Volume One Amendment 1 is to—

(i)

introduce a new Verification method, CV3, for limiting fire spread via external wall assemblies; and

(ii)

include reference to the revised edition of AS 2118.1; and

(iii)

clarify provisions relating to the use of external wall claddings and attachments; and

(iv)

revise the evidence of suitability provisions.

15.0 Adoption of NCC Volume One 2019

(a)

The 2019 edition of NCC Volume One was adopted by the Commonwealth, States and Territories as set out in Table 15.0.

Table 15.0 History of adoption of NCC Volume One 2019

Administration

Adoption Date

Australian Government

1 May 2019

Australian Capital Territory

1 May 2019

New South Wales

1 May 2019

Northern Territory

1 May 2019

Queensland

1 May 2019

South Australia

1 May 2019

Tasmania

1 May 2019

Victoria

1 May 2019

Western Australia

1 May 2019

(b)

The purpose of NCC Volume One 2019 is to—

(i)

include the Governing Requirements, that result from revision of Section A to improve readability and are common to all volumes; and

(ii)

introduce the use of schedules that are common to all volumes; and

(iii)

include new Verification Methods, including the Fire Safety Verification Method; and

(iv)

clarify provisions, including provisions relating to measurement of distance between required alternative exits; and

(v)

expand the requirements for sprinkler protection to residential buildings; and

(vi)

introduce requirements for accessible adult change facilities; and

(vii)

introduce requirements for management of water vapour and condensation; and

(viii)

introduce requirements for occupiable outdoor areas; and

(ix)

increase stringency of energy efficiency requirements; and

(x)

update references to other documents; and

(xi)

include minor technical changes.

15.1 Amendment No. 1

(a)

Amendment 1 to the 2019 edition of NCC Volume One was adopted by the Commonwealth, States and Territories as set out in Table 15.1.

Table 15.1 History of adoption of NCC Volume One 2019 Amendment 1

Administration

Adoption Date

Australian Government

1 July 2020

Australian Capital Territory

1 July 2020

New South Wales

1 July 2020

Northern Territory

1 July 2020

Queensland

1 July 2020

South Australia

1 July 2020

Tasmania

1 July 2020

Victoria

1 July 2020

Western Australia

1 July 2020

(b)

The purpose of NCC Volume One Amendment 1 is to—

(i)

require that a process be followed to improve the quality of and documentation for Performance Solutions; and

(ii)

include a new provision regarding egress from early childhood centres; and

(iii)

require labelling of Aluminium Composite Panels; and

(iv)

clarify the concession that permits timber framing for low-rise Class 2 and 3 buildings.