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History of adoption

History of adoption

1.0 Adoption of BCA96

The 1996 edition of the BCA was adopted by the Commonwealth, States and Territories as set out in Table 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 by the Commonwealth, States and Territories as set out in Table 1.1.

Table 1.1 History of adoption of Amendment No. 1 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

(b)

The purpose of Amendment No. 1 is to—

(i)

include typographical changes including spelling, punctuation, cross references 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:

The revisions contained in Amendment No. 1 to the Housing Provisions have not been marked in the text.

1.2 Amendment No. 2

(a)

Amendment No. 2 of the 1996 edition of the BCA was adopted by the Commonwealth, States and Territories as set out in Table 1.2.

Table 1.2 History of adoption of Amendment No. 2 of 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)

include typographical changes including spelling, punctuation, cross references and layout; and

(ii)

update references to Standards; and

(iii)

include minor technical changes.

1.3 Amendment No. 3

(a)

Amendment No. 3 of the 1996 edition of the BCA was adopted by the Commonwealth, States and Territories as set out in Table 1.3.

Table 1.3 History of adoption of Amendment No. 3 of 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 as set out in Table 1.4.

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

1.5 Amendment No. 5

(a)

Amendment No. 5 of the 1996 edition of the BCA was adopted by the Commonwealth, States and Territories as set out in Table 1.5.

Table 1.5 History of adoption of Amendment No. 5 of 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)

expand on the requirements for subfloor ventilation based on climatic conditions; and

(iii)

revise the Acceptable Construction Practice for Steel framing; and

(iv)

include additional details in the Acceptable Construction Practice for fencing of swimming pools; and

(v)

include minor technical changes.

1.6 Amendment No. 6

(a)

Amendment No. 6 of the 1996 edition of the BCA was adopted by the Commonwealth, States and Territories as set out in Table 1.6.

Table 1.6 History of adoption of Amendment No. 6 of 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)

revise the Acceptable Construction Practice for Footing and Slab Construction; and

(iii)

replace Sound Transmission Class (STC) with weighted sound reduction index (Rw) within Part 3.8.6; and

(iv)

include minor technical changes.

1.7 Amendment No. 7

(a)

Amendment No. 7 of the 1996 edition of the BCA was adopted by the Commonwealth, States and Territories as set out in Table 1.7.

Table 1.7 History of adoption of Amendment No. 7 of 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 separation of eaves and verandah spaces that are open to the roof space and common to 2 or more Class 1 buildings; and

(iii)

reinstate the Acceptable Construction Practice for buildings in bushfire-prone areas, following alignment with the 1999 version of AS 3959; and

(iv)

change the limitations on winders used in lieu of quarter and half landings within stairways; and

(v)

include minor technical changes.

1.8 Amendment No. 8

(a)

Amendment No. 8 of the 1996 edition of the BCA was adopted by the Commonwealth, States and Territories as set out in Table 1.8.

Table 1.8 History of adoption of Amendment No. 8 of 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 stair construction.

1.9 Amendment No. 9

(a)

Amendment No. 9 of the 1996 edition of the BCA was adopted by the Commonwealth, States and Territories as set out in Table 1.9.

Table 1.9 History of adoption of Amendment No. 9 of 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 glazing assemblies must comply with AS 2047 and which must comply with AS 1288.

1.10 Amendment No. 10

(a)

Amendment No. 10 of the 1996 edition of the BCA was adopted by the Commonwealth, States and Territories as set out in Table 1.10.

Table 1.10 History of adoption of Amendment No. 10 of 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 (except SA2—date to be advised)

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)

update the requirements for protective coatings for steelwork in locations near saltwater; and

(iii)

align Figure 3.6.1 dealing with glazing with AS 1288; and

(iv)

extend the concession for fire separation of windows in non-habitable rooms to windows in bathrooms, laundries and toilets and also include buildings on the same allotment; and

(v)

replace testing to AS/NZS 1530.3 for timber in bushfire areas with reference to AS/NZS 3837; and

(vi)

include minor technical changes.

1.11 Amendment No. 11

(a)

Amendment No. 11 of the 1996 edition of the BCA was adopted by the Commonwealth, States and Territories as set out in Table 1.11.

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

Administration

Adoption Date

Australian Government

1 July 2002

Australian Capital Territory

1 July 2002 (except Australian Capital Territory additions—which was adopted on 21 June 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 new definitions and more detailed provisions on the installation of flashings and damp-proof courses; and

(iv)

include minor technical changes.

1.12 Amendment No. 12

(a)

Amendment No. 12 of the 1996 edition of the BCA was adopted by the Commonwealth, States and Territories as set out in Table 1.12.

Table 1.12 History of adoption of Amendment No. 12 of 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)

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

(iii)

include Energy Efficiency measures into the Housing Provisions; 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 by the Commonwealth, States and Territories as set out in Table 1.13.

Table 1.13 History of adoption of Amendment No. 13 of 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 (except for Parts 2.6 and 3.12 which are adopted on 1 September 2003)

South Australia

1 July 2003

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)

refine the Energy Efficiency provisions and advise of their adoption in Western Australia and Queensland; and

(iii)

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 by the Commonwealth, States and Territories 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)

remove references to BCA 96; and

(ii)

clarify the method of determining the Performance Requirements that are relevant to Alternative Solutions; and

(iii)

update references to other documents; and

(iv)

revise the acceptable construction practice for footing and slab construction; and

(v)

prohibit the use of lead on roofs used to collect potable water; and

(vi)

reform the provisions for sound insulation; and

(vii)

update the Energy Efficiency provisions; and

(viii)

include minor technical changes.

3.0 Adoption of BCA 2005

(a)

The 2005 edition of the BCA was adopted by the Commonwealth, States and Territories 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 other documents; and

(ii)

update the provisions for waterproofing of wet areas; and

(iii)

update balustrading provisions to include wire balustrades; and

(iv)

include minor technical changes.

4.0 Adoption of BCA 2006

(a)

The 2006 edition of the BCA was adopted by the Commonwealth, States and Territories 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

Northern Territory

1 May 2006

Queensland

1 May 2006

South Australia

1 May 2006, except for South Australian variations P2.6.2, V2.6.2.3 and 3.12.5.4 and South Australian addition SA2 which were adopted on 1 July 2006. The adoption of South Australian variation clause 3.7.4.2 is yet to be advised.

Tasmania

1 May 2006

Victoria

1 May 2006

Western Australia

1 May 2006

(b)

The purpose of BCA 2006 is to—

(i)

update references to other documents; and

(ii)

convert the W wind speed categories to the N and C wind speed categories; and

(iii)

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

(iv)

include enhanced energy efficiency provisions; 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, excluding South Australian variation clause 3.7.4.2, (for the purposes of sub-clauses (1) and (2) of Schedule 18 of the Development Regulations 1993): and sub-clause c) of variation clause 3.7.4.2 (for the purpose of sub-clauses (3) and (4) of Schedule 18 of the Development Regulations 1993).

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)

clarify that compliance with either the appropriate acceptable construction manuals or the appropriate acceptable construction practice set out in Section 3 is deemed to comply with the Performance Requirements; and

(iii)

clarify when it is appropriate to use the acceptable construction practice for the installation of glazing and when it is necessary for windows to comply with AS 2047; and

(iv)

update acceptable construction practice for the installation of glazing to align with recent changes to AS 1288; and

(v)

update Energy Efficiency provisions including providing clarification and additional information; and

(vi)

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)

include lists of other legislation affecting buildings in the various States and Territories; and

(iii)

include provisions for swimming pool water recirculation systems; and

(iv)

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)

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

(iv)

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

(v)

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

(vi)

further update the energy efficiency provisions; and

(vii)

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 Parts 2.6 and 3.12, which were adopted on 1 September 2010, and the restriction on child resistant door sets in 3.9.3.0 and the additional bushfire requirements for ‘excluded areas’ prescribed in SA 3.7.4.2(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 lighting and the greenhouse gas intensity of the energy source for services such as water and space heaters; and

(iv)

update Part 3.7.4, as a consequence of referencing the 2009 edition of AS 3959 Construction of buildings in bushfire-prone areas, including—

(A)

applying the provisions to a Class 10a building or deck associated with a Class 1 building; and

(B)

the deletion of the acceptable construction practice; 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)

include provisions for private bushfire shelters for Class 1 dwellings; and

(iii)

revise the definition of Class 1b buildings; 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)

remove the acceptable construction practice for masonry following the referencing of AS 4773 Masonry for small buildings, and completion of a 12 month transition period; and

(iv)

restructure the acceptable construction practice for wet areas; and

(v)

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)

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 stair treads in Class 1 buildings; and

(iii)

relocate the energy efficiency provisions for heated water systems to NCC Volume Three - Plumbing Code of Australia; and

(iv)

expand the energy efficiency heating options for swimming pools and associated spa pools; and

(v)

include a new acceptable construction practice for hardboard cladding; 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)

include a Verification Method for weatherproofing of external walls; and

(iv)

include revised Acceptable Construction Practice for termite management systems.

14.0 Adoption of NCC Volume Two 2016

(a)

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

Table 14.0 History of adoption of NCC Volume Two 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 Two 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 changes as a result of the Acceptable Construction Practice Review project, including the provisions for termite risk management, subfloor ventilation, facilities, light and ventilation and stair construction; and

(v)

include requirements for overflow of eaves gutters; and

(vi)

include minor technical changes.

15.0 Adoption of NCC Volume Two 2019

(a)

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

Table 15.0 History of adoption of NCC Volume Two 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 Two 2019 is to—

(i)

include the Governing Requirements, that result from revision of Part 1 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; and

(iv)

include changes resulting from review of acceptable construction practice, including amendments for earthworks, masonry, roof and wall cladding, fire safety and alpine areas; and

(v)

update references to other documents; and

(vi)

include minor technical changes.

15.1 Amendment No. 1

(a)

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

Table 15.1 History of adoption of NCC Volume Two 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 Two Amendment 1 is to—

(i)

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

(ii)

require labelling of Aluminium Composite Panels; and

(iii)

clarify that anti-ponding board requirements only apply to roofs where sarking is installed.