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List of amendments - NCC 2022 Volume One
This list has been prepared by the Australian Building Codes Board to assist National Construction Code (NCC) users in identifying changes incorporated in the 2022 edition of NCC Volume One.
The notes provide a description of major changes made from the previous edition of Volume One. If additional information is required to assist in understanding, interpreting or applying the provisions of the 2022 edition of Volume One, reference should be made to the Guide to Volume One.
While the Australian Building Codes Board has attempted to include all major changes made from the previous edition of Volume One, the Board does not give any warranty nor accept any liability in relation to the contents of this list of amendments.
| Reference | Changes and Commentary |
|---|---|
| General | |
| Throughout | An “Introduction to this Part” has been added to introduce the intent and purpose of every Part of the NCC. |
| Throughout | The Objectives and Functional Statements have been relocated from the Guide to Volume One into NCC Volume One. |
| Throughout | A number of provisions have been amended, restructured, deleted and relocated as part of the initiative to provide a consistent NCC structure and improve NCC usability. |
| Section A—Governing requirements | |
| A1G1 | A new clause added to specify scope of NCC Volume One. |
| A1G2 | A new clause added to specify scope of NCC Volume Two. |
| A1G3 | A new clause added to specify scope of NCC Volume Three. |
| A2G2(4)(b) | Amended to remove unnecessary duplication. |
| A5G3 | A Note has been included to outline transitional arrangements regarding new numbering system and documentary evidence. |
| A5G4 | A new clause added to limit lead content in copper alloy plumbing products in contact with drinking water. |
| A5G9 | A new clause added to require a NatHERS certificate be issued for the house energy rating software output where house energy rating software is required. |
| A6G1 | The limitation statement has been amended to include a Class 9b early childhood centre. |
| Specification 1 | Schedule 5 in NCC 2019 Amendment 1 has been relocated into new Specification 1 and 2. |
| Specification 2 | Schedule 5 in NCC 2019 Amendment 1 has been relocated into new Specification 1 and 2. |
| Specification 3 | Schedule 6 in NCC 2019 Amendment 1 has been relocated into new Specification 3. |
| Section B—Structure | |
| B1P1(2)(a) | A new requirement for a Class 7b buildings to have the ability to support the addition of solar photovoltaic panels. An exemption is also provided to certain Class 7b buildings. |
| B1D3(a)(iv) | A new requirement for a Class 7b buildings to have the ability to support the addition of solar photovoltaic panels. An exemption is also provided to certain Class 7b buildings. |
| B1D3(c) | Amended to clarify all parts of AS 1170.4 are applicable. |
| Section C—Fire resistance | |
| C1V4 | Amended as a consequence of restructuring Schedule 7 of NCC 2019 Volume One Amendment 1 into the referenced document, ABCB Fire Safety Verification Method standard. |
| C2D10(4) | Amended to provide additional concessions to C2D10(1) and (2). |
| C2D10(5) | A new sub-clause added to specify non-combustible materials. |
| C2D10(6) | Amended to provide cross-reference for fixing requirements of externally located bonded laminated materials. |
| C2D14 | Amended for clarity and to provide additional ancillary elements permitted on an external wall required to be non-combustible. |
| C2D15 | A new clause added to specify fixing requirements for externally located bonded laminated cladding panels. |
| C3D3 | Amended to make reference to new defined term ‘Volume’. |
| C3D4 | Amended to make reference to new defined term ‘Volume’. |
| C3D6 | A new sub-clause (2) has been inserted to provide compartmentation and separation requirements to Class 9b early childhood centres. As a consequence, the heading has also been amended. An exemption statement has also been included to provide exemption to certain Class 9b early childhood centres. |
| C4D10 | Amended to provide concession for test drain pipes used for fire services. |
| C4D16 | Amended to permit use of reports where the tested system differs from the subject system in accordance with AS 4072.1. Also, a new sub-clause has been inserted to clarify that tests must be reported in accordance with Specifications 1 and 2. |
| S5C20(1) | Sub-clause (c) has been inserted to permit the use of timber framing for roof trusses and floor frames. |
| S5C23(1) | Sub-clause (c) has been inserted to permit the use of timber framing for roof trusses and floor frames. |
| Section D—Access and egress | |
| D2D3 | Amended to provide concession to parts of a storey of certain buildings to require 1 exit in lieu of not less than 2 provided there is direct egress to a road or open space and satisfies D2D5 provision for 1 exit. |
| D2D3(4)(iv) | Amended to require each part of storey or fire compartment used as a Class 9b early childhood centre be provided with not less than 2 exits. |
| D2D4(2) | Amended to require stairways or ramps serving Class 9b early childhood centres as a required exit to be fire-isolated. An exemption has been included for certain Class 9b early childhood centres. |
| D2D8 | Amended to provide exemption to ladders that are in accordance with D2D21, D3D23 or I3D3. |
| D2D16(6) | Amended and includes a new sub-clause to specify the clear area to horizontal exits to Class 9b early childhood centres must accommodate all occupants. |
| D2D16(8) | A new sub-clause has been inserted to require not less than 2 horizontal exits to fire compartments required by C3D6(2). |
| D2D23 | Amended to include new provisions for primary schools. References to early childhood centres have been deleted as a consequence to new and amended Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions and limitation statement located in A6G1, C3D6, D2D3, D2D4, D2D16, D3D19, D3D22, D3D27, E1D11, Specification 17 and E2D20. |
| D3D16(b) | Amended to provide exemption only to resident use areas in a Class 9c building. |
| D3D19(4) | Amended to specify requirements of D3D19(2) and (3) cannot be applied to fire-isolated stairways or ramps serving Class 9b early childhood centres. |
| D3D19(6) and (7) | New sub-clauses have been inserted to provide a maximum opening between barrier and vertical face of a landing, balcony, deck, stairway or the like. |
| D3D22(1)(c) | Amended to include a new handrail requirement for Class 9b early childhood centres. |
| D3D27 | Amended and includes provision for doors of a fire-isolated exit to not be locked from the inside in a Class 9b early childhood centre. |
| Section E—Services and equipment | |
| E1D2 | Concessions, included in previous editions, regarding protection of booster assemblies have been removed on account of these now being included in AS 2419.1. |
| E1D8 | Amended to make reference to new defined term ‘Volume’. |
| E1D11 | Amended to require sprinkler protection for buildings containing a Class 9b early childhood centre. An exemption has been included for certain Class 9b early childhood centres. |
| E1D13 | Amended to make reference to new defined term ‘Volume’. |
| E2D10 | Amended to make reference to new defined term ‘Volume’. |
| E2D20 | A new sub-clause has been inserted to require automatic smoke detection and alarm system to a building containing Class 9b early childhood centre. An exemption has been included for certain Class 9b early childhood centres. |
| S17C2(c) | Amended to specify that a Class 2 or 3 building with a Class 9b early childhood centre cannot adopt a sprinkler system in accordance with Specification 18. |
| S17C14 | A new clause has been inserted to require quick response sprinklers to Class 9b early childhood centres required to have an automatic fire sprinkler system. An exemption has been provided to certain Class 9b early childhood centres. |
| Section F—Health and amenity | |
| Part F1 | Part F1 has been re-named as a consequence of restructuring, includes new external waterproofing Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions, and group provisions relating to rainwater management and rising damp. |
| F1P2 | Amended to reflect contemporary terminology of annual exceedance probability in lieu of average recurrence interval. |
| F1P3 | Amended to reflect contemporary terminology of annual exceedance probability in lieu of average recurrence interval. |
| F1D2 | A new clause added to specify application of Part F1. |
| F1D3 | Amended to clarify design and construction of stormwater drainage. |
| F1D4 | A new clause has been inserted to specify requirements for exposed joints incorporated in a roof, balcony, podium or similar horizontal part of building. |
| F1D5 | Amended to clarify locations at which external waterproofing membranes are required. |
| Part F2 | A new Part has been inserted as a consequence of restructuring Part F1 and contains group provisions for wet areas and overflow protection previously contained in NCC 2019 Amdt 1 Part F1. The remaining Parts of Section F have been renumbered accordingly. |
| F2O1 | A new Objective has been included for wet areas. |
| F2F1 | A new Functional Statement has been included for wet areas. |
| F2D4 | Amended to include new requirement for a floor to fall to waste where a floor waste is installed. |
| Part F3 | A new Part has been inserted containing new and relocated Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions relating to roof and external wall weatherproofing. |
| F3O1 | A new Objective has been included for roof and wall cladding |
| F3F1 | A new Functional Statement has been included for roof and wall cladding |
| F3D2 | A new sub-clause has been added to include external waterproofing membrane complying with F1D5. Cellulose cement corrugated sheeting has been removed from the clause. |
| F3D5 | A new provision has been included to provide options for masonry, autoclaved aerated concrete and metal wall cladding complying with certain NCC referenced documents for satisfying external wall weatherproofing requirements. |
| F4D5(c) | Amended to clarify ambulant sanitary compartment must be provided for each sex, and for male ambulant sanitary compartment to be separate from female ambulant sanitary compartment. |
| F7P1 | Amended and now contains quantified level of performance for sound transmission through floors. |
| F7P2 | Amended and now contains quantified level of performance for sound transmission through walls. |
| FP5.3 | This Performance Requirement in NCC 2019 Amdt 1 has been deleted as a consequence of amendments to F7P1 and F7P2. |
| F7P3 | Amended and now contains quantified level of performance for sound transmission through floors in a residential care building. |
| F7P4 | Amended and now contains quantified level of performance for sound transmission through walls in a residential care building. |
| FP5.6 | This Performance Requirement in NCC 2019 Amdt 1 has been deleted as a consequence of amendments to F7P3 and F7P4. |
| F8V1 | Amended to include new references to sections of the standard AIRAH DA07 for input assumptions, and new failure criteria included based on a mould index of 3. |
| F8D3 | Amended to include vapour permeance requirements for several materials in climate zones 4 to 8. |
| F8D4 | Amended to include additional exhaust requirements, including ducting of exhausts to outdoor air, exhaust run-on timers in some rooms and provision of make-up air to some rooms. |
| F8D5 | Amended to require a ventilated roof space in climate zones 6, 7 and 8, with exceptions for concrete roofs, roofs made from structural insulated panels and roofs subject to Bushfire Attack Level FZ. |
| Specification 26 | A new specification has been inserted and contains the requirements of Table F1.7 of NCC 2019 Volume One Amendment 1. |
| S26C3 | Amended to require walls in shower areas to be waterproof to not less than 1800 mm above the floor substrate. |
| S26C4 and S26C5 | Sub-clause (1) has been amended to include fibre-cement sheet flooring. |
| S26C6 | A new sub-clause (3) has been inserted to specify wet area requirements where a hand-held bidet spray is installed in a WC. Sub-clause (2) has been amended as a consequence of sub-clause (3). |
| S28C7 | Amended and includes new forms of timber and steel wall construction. |
| S28C10 | Amended and includes new form of timber floor construction. |
| Section G—Ancillary provisions | |
| G1D4 | Amended to require barriers to outdoor play spaces located more than 2 m above the surface beneath to be 1.8 m high and non-climbable. |
| G2D3 | Consequential amendments as a result of changes to the Part 12.4 of the ABCB Housing Provisions as part of the Acceptable Construction Practice review project. |
| G5O1(c) | Amended to include new sub-clause to reflect protection of building occupants who may be unable to readily evacuate prior to a bushfire. |
| G5F1 | Amended to include protection of building occupants who may be unable to readily evacuate prior to a bushfire. |
| G5P1 | Amended and now contains quantified level of performance for bushfire resistance. |
| G5P2 | New Performance Requirement for Class 9 buildings has been added. |
| G5V1 | A limitation box has been inserted to specify that G5V1 does not apply to a Class 9 building. |
| G5D1 | Amended on account of the introduction of G5P2. |
| G5D2 | Amended to include Class 9 buildings located in an area subject to BAL not exceeding 12.5. |
| G5D3 | Title amended to include reference to residential buildings. |
| G5D4 | A new provision has been added for the protection of certain Class 9 buildings. |
| Part G7 | A new Part has been inserted containing the Livable housing design requirements. This includes a new Objective, Functional Statement, Performance Requirement and Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions. |
| Specification 43 | A new Specification has been inserted as a consequence of new bushfire protection provisions for certain Class 9 buildings. |
| Section I—Special use buildings | |
| Section I | Section H of NCC 2019 Volume One Amendment 1 has been amended to Section I as a result of structural changes to NCC Volume Two. |
| Section J—Energy efficiency | |
| J1O1 | Amended to expand the energy efficiency Objectives of Section J. |
| J1F1 | Amended to expand the energy efficiency functional requirements of Section J. |
| J1P1 | Amended to clarify requirements for a Class 2 building or a Class 4 part of a building. |
| J1P2 | A new Performance Requirement for the thermal performance of Class 2 sole-occupancy units. |
| J1P3 | A new Performance Requirement for the energy usage of Class 2 sole-occupancy units. |
| J1P4 | A new Performance Requirement for renewable energy and electric vehicle charging equipment. |
| J1V1(2) | Expands the NABERS pathway to Class 2 common areas. |
| J1V1(3) | Expands the NABERS pathway to Class 3 buildings. |
| J1V1(4) | Expands the NABERS pathway to Class 6 buildings. |
| J1V2(1) | Aligns the Green Star pathway with the most recent Green Building Council of Australia modelling requirements. |
| J1V2(2) | Amended to remove reference to Specification 34 as a required calculation method. |
| J1V4 | Expands the existing building sealing verification method by setting additional ventilation requirements for well-sealed buildings. |
| J1V5 | A new verification method for a sole-occupancy unit of Class 2 building. |
| Part J2 | Expanded section on the application of Section J. |
| Part J3 | New Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions J3D1 to J3D15, for energy efficiency in a sole-occupancy unit of Class 2 building or a Class 4 part of a building. |
| J4D6 | Amended to clarify how the requirements apply to internal envelope walls. |
| J4D7 | Amended to set a deemed R-Value for concrete slab-on-ground construction in most circumstances. |
| J9D3 | Amended to provide concession to individual sole-occupancy units with a floor area of 500 m2 or less. |
| J9D4 | Provisions to provide ease of retrofit for electric vehicle charging equipment. |
| J9D5 | Provisions to provide ease of retrofit for solar photovoltaic and battery storage equipment. |
| S34C2(d)(ii) | Amended to clarify infiltration rate applies throughout all zones. |
| S34C3(4)(d) | Amended to clarify building form inclusions for ground floor and basements. |
| S34C3(6)(f) | Amended to clarify scope of air-conditioning configuration and zoning requirements. |
| Table S34C3 | Amends table to use the most up to date greenhouse gas emissions factors. |
| Table S35C2k | Amends the artificial lighting schedule from weekly to daily. |
| Specification 36 | Amended to align the tables of R-Values for material, surface air film and airspace with current calculation methodologies. |
| Table S39C2b | Amended to include a table note on wall thickness. |
| Specification 44 | A new specification referenced by J1P2 has been inserted that describes the calculation of heating, cooling and thermal load limits. |
| Specification 45 | A new specification has been inserted to provide modelling profiles for J1V5. |
| Schedule 1—Definitions | |
| Schedule 1 | Schedule 1 has been amended as part of the initiative to improve readability of the NCC. Schedule 1 – Definitions includes Abbreviations, Symbols and Glossary. States & Territory Appendices (formerly located in Schedule 1) have been incorporated into Schedule 3 to Schedule 11. |
| Abbreviations | Acrylic conformal coating (ACC) has been added. |
| Abbreviations | Acrylic latex (ACL) has been added. |
| Abbreviations | Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) has been added. |
| Abbreviations | American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has been added. |
| Abbreviations | American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has been added. |
| Abbreviations | National Standard of Canada (CAN) has been added. |
| Abbreviations | Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineer (CIBSE) has been added. |
| Abbreviations | Flame zone (FZ) has been added. |
| Abbreviations | Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) has been added. |
| Abbreviations | Hot dip galvanising (HDG) has been added. |
| Abbreviations | Inorganic zinc silicate (IZS) has been added. |
| Abbreviations | NATA has been amended to include reference to Australia. |
| Abbreviations | National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) has been added. |
| Abbreviations | Polyurethane (PUR) has been added. |
| Symbols | µg/N.s has been added. |
| Symbols | f’c has been added. |
| Symbols | f’y has been added. |
| Symbols | G has been added. |
| Symbols | N/m has been added. |
| Symbols | Q has been added. |
| Symbols | ULS has been added. |
| Glossary | A defined term, ‘Above ground rainwater tank’, has been added. |
| Glossary | A defined term, ‘Annual exceedance probability’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to Part 7.4 Gutters and downpipes of the ABCB Housing Provisions. |
| Glossary | A defined term, ‘Assumed cooling thermostat set point’ has been added as a consequence of quantification in J1P2 and H6P1. |
| Glossary | A defined term, ‘Average recurrence interval’, has been deleted as a consequence of amendments to Part 7.4 Gutters and downpipes of the ABCB Housing Provisions. |
| Glossary | A defined term, ‘Bond breaker’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to Part 10.2 of the ABCB Housing Provisions. |
| Glossary | A defined term, ‘Building complexity criteria’, has been added. |
| Glossary | A defined term, ‘Buried rainwater tank’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to Specification 41 of Volume Three. |
| Glossary | A defined term, ‘Cooling degree hours’ has been added as a consequence of quantification in J1P2 and H6P1. |
| Glossary | A defined term, ‘Daily outdoor temperature range’ has been added as a consequence of quantification in J1P2 and H6P1. |
| Glossary | A defined term, ‘Dehumidification gram hours’, has been added as a consequence of quantification in J1P2 and H6P1. |
| Glossary | A defined term, ‘Design bushfire’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to Part G5. |
| Glossary | The defined term, ‘Domestic services’, has been amended to include on-site renewable energy equipment as a result of quantification in J1P3 and H6P2. |
| Glossary | A defined term, ‘Drainage flange’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to Part 10.2 of the ABCB Housing Provisions. |
| Glossary | A defined term, ‘Drainage riser’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to Part 10.2 of the ABCB Housing Provisions. |
| Glossary | A defined term, ‘Efficacy’, has been added as a consequence of including quantified Performance Requirement H3P2 for automatic warning for occupants. |
| Glossary | A defined term, ‘Energy value’, has been added as a consequence of quantification in J1P3 and H6P2. |
| Glossary | A defined term, ‘Engaged pier’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to Section 5 of the ABCB Housing Provisions. |
| Glossary | A defined term, ‘Fire actions’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to Part G5. |
| Glossary | The defined term, ‘Flashing’, has been amended to clarify perimeter and vertical flashings as a consequence of amendments to Part 10.2 of the ABCB Housing Provisions. |
| Glossary | The defined term, ‘Floor area’, for Volume One, has been amended on account of new defined term ‘Volume’. |
| Glossary | A defined term, ‘Floor waste’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to Part 10.2 of the ABCB Housing Provisions. |
| Glossary | The defined term, ‘Glazing’, has been amended as a consequence of the updates to the energy efficiency Deemed-to-Satisfy provisions for Class 2 buildings. |
| Glossary | A defined term, ‘Heating degree hours’, has been added as a consequence of quantification in J1P2 and H6P1. |
| Glossary | A defined term, ‘Hob’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to Part 10.2 of the ABCB Housing Provisions. |
| Glossary | A defined term ‘Irrigation system’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to S41C2 in Volume Three. |
| Glossary | A defined term, ‘Lateral support’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to Part 5.3 of the ABCB Housing Provisions. |
| Glossary | A defined term, ‘Main water heater’ has been added as a consequence of including new whole-of-home energy efficiency requirements. |
| Glossary | A defined term, ‘Main space conditioning’ has been added as a consequence of including new whole-of-home energy efficiency requirements. |
| Glossary | A defined term, ‘Maximum retained water level’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to Part 10.2 of the ABCB Housing Provisions. |
| Glossary | A defined term, ‘Membrane’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to Part 10.2 of the ABCB Housing Provisions. |
| Glossary | The defined term, ‘NABERS Energy for Offices’ has been amended to be ‘NABERS Energy’ to reflect its use for multiple building classifications. |
| Glossary | The defined term, ‘Performance-based design brief’ has been amended for clarity. |
| Glossary | The defined term, ‘Point of connection’, has been amended for clarity. |
| Glossary | A defined term, ‘Preformed shower base’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to Part 10.2 of the ABCB Housing Provisions. |
| Glossary | A defined term, ‘Primary insulation layer’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to condensation management provisions. |
| Glossary | The defined term, ‘Rainwater harvesting system’, has been amended to ‘Rainwater service’ and ‘Rainwater storage’ as a consequence of amendments to Part B6 of Volume Three. |
| Glossary | The defined term, ‘Reference building’, has been amended to remove reference to Thermal comfort levels and as a consequence of the introduction of J1V5. |
| Glossary | A defined term, ‘Reliability’, has been added as a consequence of including quantified Performance Requirements for automatic warning for occupants. |
| Glossary | A defined term, ‘Screed’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to Part 10.2 of the ABCB Housing Provisions. |
| Glossary | The defined term, ‘Shower area’, has been amended to clarify enclosed and unenclosed shower areas as a consequence of amendments to Part 10.2 of the ABCB Housing Provisions. |
| Glossary | A defined term, ‘Shower screen’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to Part 10.2 of the ABCB Housing Provisions. |
| Glossary | A defined term, ‘Thermal energy load’, has been added as a consequence of quantification in J1P2 and H6P1. |
| Glossary | The defined term ‘Total R-Value’ in the ABCB Housing Provisions has been amended to align with Volume One. |
| Glossary | The defined term, ‘Total System U-Value’, in the ABCB Housing Provisions has been amended to align with Volume One. |
| Glossary | A defined term ‘Unprotected water service’, has been added as a consequence of introducing new provision for unprotected water service – B5D5 of Volume Three. |
| Glossary | A defined term, ‘Vapour permeance’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to the condensation management provisions. |
| Glossary | A defined term, ‘Volume’, has been added to clarify the volume space with respect to a building, fire compartment and atrium. |
| Glossary | A defined term, ‘Waterproofing system’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to Part 10.2 of the ABCB Housing Provisions. |
| Glossary | A defined term, ‘Water stop’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to Part 10.2 of the ABCB Housing Provisions. |
| Glossary | A defined term, ‘Weighted average’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to A5G4. |
| Glossary | A defined term, ‘Wetted surface area’, has been added to provide clarification to the defined term ‘Weighted average’. |
| Schedule 2—Referenced documents | |
| AS/NZS 1170.2 | The 2021 edition of AS/NZS 1170 Part 2 ‘Structural design actions — Wind actions’ has been referenced. |
| AS 1288 | The 2021 edition of AS 1288 ‘Glass in buildings — Selection and installation’ has been referenced. |
| AS 1397 | The 2021 edition of AS 1397 ‘Continuous hot-dip metallic coated steel sheet and strip — Coatings of zinc and zinc alloyed with aluminium and magnesium’ has been referenced. A note has been included to outline transitional arrangements. |
| AS 1530 Parts 1 to 4 | The notes to AS 1530 Parts 1 to 4 have been deleted. |
| AS 1530.8.1 | The 2018 edition of AS 1530 Part 8.1 ‘Methods for fire tests on building materials, components and structures — Tests on elements of construction for buildings exposed to simulated bushfire attack — Radiant heat and small flaming sources’ has been referenced. |
| AS/NZS 1546.1 | The 2008 edition of AS/NZS 1546 Part 1 ‘On-site domestic wastewater treatment units — Septic tanks’ has been referenced. |
| AS/NZS 1546.2 | The 2008 edition of AS/NZS 1546 Part 2 ‘On-site domestic wastewater treatment units — Waterless composting toilets’ has been referenced. |
| AS 1546.3 | Amdt 1 of the 2017 edition of AS 1546 Part 3 ‘On-site domestic wastewater treatment units — Secondary treatment systems (incorporating amendment 1)’ has been referenced. |
| AS 1546.4 | The 2016 edition of AS 1546 Part 4 ‘On-site domestic wastewater treatment units — Domestic greywater treatment systems’ has been referenced. |
| AS/NZS 1547 | The 2012 edition of AS/NZS 1547 ‘On-site domestic wastewater management’ has been referenced. |
| AS/NZS 1562.2 | The 1999 edition of AS/NZS 1562 Part 2 ‘Design and installation of sheet roof and wall cladding — Corrugated fibre-reinforced cement’ has been deleted. |
| AS 1562.3 | The 2006 edition of AS 1562 Part 3 ‘Design and installation of sheet roof and wall cladding — Plastic’ has been referenced. |
| AS 1670.1 | Amdt 1 of the 2018 edition AS 1670 Part 1 ‘Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems — System design, installation and commissioning — Fire (incorporating amendment 1)’ has been referenced. Notes to AS 1670 have been amended to outline transitional arrangements. |
| AS 1670.3 | Amdt 1 of the 2018 edition AS 1670 Part 3 ‘Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems — System design, installation and commissioning — Fire alarm monitoring (incorporating amendment 1)’ has been referenced. Notes to AS 1670 have been amended to outline transitional arrangements. |
| AS 1670.4 | Amdt 1 of the 2018 edition AS 1670 Part 4 ‘Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems — System design, installation and commissioning — Emergency warning and intercom systems (incorporating amendment 1)’ has been referenced. Notes to AS 1670 have been amended to outline transitional arrangements. |
| AS 1684.2 | The 2021 edition of AS 1684 Part 2 ‘Residential timber-framed construction — Non-cyclonic areas’ has been referenced. |
| AS 1684.3 | The 2021 edition of AS 1684 Part 3 ‘Residential timber-framed construction —Cyclonic areas’ has been referenced. |
| AS/NZS 1720.4 | The 2019 edition of AS/NZS 1720 Part 4 ‘Timber structures — Fire resistance of timber elements’ has been referenced. |
| AS 1720.5 | Amdt 1 of the 2015 edition of AS 1720 Part 5 ‘Timber structures —Nailplated timber roof trusses (incorporating amendment 1)’ has been referenced. |
| AS/NZS 1859.4 | The note to AS/NZS 1859.4 has been deleted. |
| AS 2118.1 | Amdt 2 of the 2017 edition of AS 2118 Part 1 ‘Automatic fire sprinkler systems — General systems (incorporating amendments 1 and 2)’ has been referenced. |
| AS 2118.4 | The 2012 edition of AS 2118 Part 4 ‘Automatic fire sprinkler systems — Sprinkler protection for accommodation buildings not exceeding four storeys in height’. |
| AS 2118.5 | The 2008 edition of AS 2118 Part 5 ‘Automatic fire sprinkler systems — Home fire sprinkler systems’ has been referenced. |
| AS 2118.6 | The 2012 edition of AS 2118 Part 6 ‘Automatic fire sprinkler systems — Combined sprinkler and hydrant systems in multistorey buildings.’ |
| AS/NZS 2293.1 | Amdt 1 of the 2018 edition of AS/NZS 2293 Part 1 ‘Emergency lighting and exit signs for buildings — System design, installation and operation (incorporating amendment 1)’ has been referenced. |
| AS 2312.1 | The 2014 edition of AS 2312 Part 1 ‘Guide to the protection of structural steel against atmospheric corrosion by the use of protective coatings — Paint coatings’ has been referenced. |
| AS/NZS 2312.2 | The 2014 edition of AS/NZS 2312 Part 2 ‘Guide to the protection of structural steel against atmospheric corrosion by the use of protective coatings — Hot dip galvanizing’ has been referenced. |
| AS/NZS 2327 | Amdt 1 of the 2017 edition of AS/NZS 2327 ‘Composite structures — composite steel-concrete construction in buildings (incorporating amendment 1)’ has been referenced. |
| AS 2419.1 | The 2021 edition of AS 2419 Part 1 ‘Fire hydrant installations — System design, installation and commissioning’ has been referenced. |
| AS 2699.1 | The 2020 edition of AS 2699 Part 1 ‘Built-in components for masonry construction — Wall ties’ has been referenced. A note has been included to outline transitional arrangements. |
| AS 2699.3 | The 2020 edition of AS 2699 Part 3 ‘Built-in components for masonry construction — Lintels and shelf angles (durability requirements)’ has been referenced. A note has been included to outline transitional arrangements. |
| AS/NZS 3500.0 | The 2021 edition of AS 3500 Part 0 ‘Plumbing and drainage — Glossary of terms’ has been referenced. |
| AS/NZS 3500.1 | The 2021 edition of AS 3500 Part 1 ‘Plumbing and drainage — Water services’ has been referenced. |
| AS/NZS 3500.2 | Amdt 1 of the 2021 edition of AS 3500 Part 2 ‘Plumbing and drainage — Sanitary plumbing and drainage (incorporating amendment 1)’ has been referenced. |
| AS/NZS 3500.3 | The 2021 edition of AS 3500 Part 3 ‘Plumbing and drainage — Stormwater drainage’ has been referenced. A note has been included to outline transitional arrangements. |
| AS/NZS 3500.4 | The 2021 edition of AS 3500 Part 4 ‘Plumbing and drainage — Heated water services’ has been referenced. |
| AS 3600 | Amdt 2 of the 2018 edition of AS 3600 ‘Concrete structures (incorporating amendments 1 and 2)’ has been referenced. |
| AS 3740 | The 2021 edition of AS 3740 ‘Waterproofing of domestic wet areas’ has been referenced. |
| AS 3959 | Amdts 1 and 2 of the 2018 edition of AS 3959 ‘Construction of buildings in bushfire-prone areas (incorporating amendments 1 and 2)’ has been referenced. |
| AS 4055 | The 2021 edition of AS 4055 ‘Wind loads for housing’ has been referenced. |
| AS 4072.1 | The note to AS 4072 Part 1 has been deleted. |
| AS 4100 | The 2020 edition of AS 4100 ‘Steel structures’ has been referenced. |
| AS 4200.1 | Amdt 1 of the 2017 edition of AS 4200 Part 1 ‘Pliable building membranes and underlays — Materials (incorporating amendment 1)’ has been referenced. |
| AS 4200.2 | Amdts 1 and 2 of the 2017 edition of AS 4200 Part 2 ‘Pliable building membranes and underlays — Installation (incorporating amendments 1 and 2)’ has been referenced. |
| AS/NZS 4234 | The 2021 edition of AS/NZS 4234 ‘Heated water systems — Calculation of energy consumption’ has been referenced. |
| AS 4254.1 | The 2021 edition of AS 4254 Part 1 ‘Ductwork for air-handling systems in buildings — Flexible duct’ has been referenced. |
| AS/NZS 4256.1 | The 1994 edition of AS/NZS 4256 Part 1 ‘Plastic roof and wall cladding materials — General requirements’ has been deleted. |
| AS/NZS 4256.2 | The 1994 edition of AS/NZS 4256 Part 2 ‘Plastic roof and wall cladding materials — Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (uPVC) building sheets’ has been deleted. |
| AS/NZS 4256.3 | The 1994 edition of AS/NZS 4256 Part 3 ‘Plastic roof and wall cladding materials — Glass fibre reinforced polyester (GRP)’ has been deleted. |
| AS/NZS 4256.5 | The 1996 edition of AS/NZS 4256 Part 5 ‘Plastic roof and wall cladding materials — Polycarbonate’ has been deleted. |
| AS 4773.2 | Amdt 1 of the 2015 edition of AS 4773 Part 2 ‘Masonry in small buildings — Construction’ has been referenced. |
| AS/NZS 4858 | The 2004 edition of AS/NZS 4858 ‘Wet area membranes’ has been referenced. |
| AS 5146.3 | The 2018 edition of AS 5146 Part 3 ‘Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete — Construction’ has been referenced. |
| AS 5216 | The 2021 edition of AS 5216 ‘Design of post-installed and cast-in fastenings in concrete’ has been referenced. |
| AS/NZS 5601.1 | The 2013 edition of AS/NZS 5601 Part 1 ‘Gas installations — General installations’ has been referenced. |
| AIRAH-DA07 | The 2021 edition of AIRAH-DA07 ‘Criteria for moisture control design analysis in buildings’ has been referenced. |
| ASTM E903 | The 2012 edition of ASTM E903 ‘Standard Test Method for Solar Absorptance, Reflectance, and Transmittance of Materials Using Integrating Spheres’ has been deleted. |
| ASTM E96 | The 2016 edition of ASTM E96 ‘Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials’ has been referenced. |
| ABCB | The 2022 version of the ABCB ‘Fire Safety Verification Method’ Standard has been referenced. As a consequence, the FSVM is deleted as a standalone schedule. |
| ABCB | The 2012 edition of AS 2118 Part 6 ‘Automatic fire sprinkler systems — Combined sprinkler and hydrant systems in multistorey buildings.’ |
| ABCB | The 2022 version of the ABCB ‘Livable Housing Design’ Standard has been referenced. |
| ABCB | The 2022 version of the ABCB ‘Standard for NatHERS Heating and Cooling Load Limits’ has been referenced. |
| ABCB | The 2022 version of the ABCB ‘Standard for Whole-of-home Efficiency Factors’ has been referenced. |
| FPAA101D | The 2021 edition of FPAA101D ‘Automatic Fire Sprinkler System Design and Installation — Drinking Water Supply’ has been referenced. |
| FPAA101H | Amdt 1 of the 2018 edition of FPAA101H ‘Automatic Fire Sprinkler System Design and Installation — Hydrant Water Supply (incorporating amendment 1)’ has been referenced. |
| NASH Standard | The 2021 edition of NASH Standard ‘Steel Framed Construction in Bushfire Areas’ has been referenced. |
| NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 | The 2020 edition of NSF/ANS/CAN 372 ‘Drinking Water System Components — Lead Content’ has been referenced. |