NCC 2019 Volume Two
Introduction to NCC Volume Two

Introduction to NCC Volume Two

About NCC Volume Two

About NCC Volume Two

NCC Volume Two contains technical design and construction requirements for certain residential and non-habitable buildings and structures.

Volume Two contains the requirements for—

  • Class 1 and 10a buildings (other than access requirements for people with a disability in Class 1b and 10a buildings); and
  • certain Class 10b structures (other than access requirements for people with a disability in Class 10b swimming pools); and
  • Class 10c private bushfire shelters.
Components of NCC Volume Two

NCC Volume Two contains the following Sections:

  • Section 1 – Governing Requirements
  • Section 2 – Performance Requirements and Verification Methods – including—
    • Structure
    • Damp and weatherproofing
    • Fire safety
    • Health and amenity
    • Safe movement and access
    • Ancillary provisions and additional construction requirements
    • Energy efficiency
  • Section 3 – Acceptable Construction for Deemed-to-Satisfy Solutions.
  • Schedules—
    • State and Territory variations and additions
    • Abbreviations and symbols
    • Definitions
    • Referenced documents
    • Fire-resistance of building elements
    • Fire hazard properties
    • Fire Safety Verification Method

Section 1 contains the mandatory Governing Requirements for the NCC. Section 2 contain the mandatory Performance Requirements. Compliance options to satisfy compliance with the NCC are contained in Sections 2 and/or 3.