Report Rainwater harvesting and use
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This report is the outcome of the ABCB’s Plumbing Code Development Research Project for rainwater harvesting and use. The reports follows on from the Consultation Document released in mid-2015, and makes five recommendations for a national approach to…

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NCC 2025 preview now available
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The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has…The NCC 2025 preview includes several updates…Volume One Section F (Health and amenity), along with updated definitions in Schedule 1. …Volume Onestrengthen fire safety in carparks, including:…Volume One Section J (Energy efficiency) for buildings other than Class 2 introduce s…Volume One Part F8 (Condensation management)NCC 2025 Housing Provisions Part 10.8 (…All‑gender sanitary facilitiesVolume One Part F4now permits the optional installation of all‑…A2G2 (Performance Solution),B1P1 (Structural reliability), andH1P1 (Structural reliability and resistance) specify the means of assessment to support…AS 2118.6 Combined sprinkler and hydrant systemsclarify that plastic pipe is not to be used above…Some changes proposed in the public comment draft…not includedin NCC 2025, including those listed below. …Volume Two Part H6 (Energy efficiency) andHousing Provisions Part 13 (Energy efficiency)will not go ahead. Instead, NCC 2025 will reflect…Volume One Section Jwill not proceed. NCC 2022 Amendment 2 remains…Volume One J9D4 (Facilities for electric vehicle…are not included.  Fire separation of roofed…Housing Provisions Part 9.6 (Fire separation of… are not included.Read the Public Record from the ABCB's November…
Report Backflow prevention
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This report is the outcome of the ABCB’s Plumbing Code Development Research Project for backflow prevention. The reports follows on from the Consultation Document released in mid-2015, and makes ten recommendations to improve the regulatory system for…

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Final RIS Application of temperature control requirements for heated water
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Final (Decision) RIS This Final (Decision) Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) considers scalding injuries and fatalities under the current inconsistent application of the requirements for tempering heated water delivery at the time of replacing water…

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Summary and Instructions NCC 2019 Volume One A1
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Summary and Instructions The NCC was amended out-of-cycle prior to NCC 2022. NCC 2019 Amendment 1 includes:
an amendment to require (from 1 July 2021) that a process be followed to improve the quality of Performance Solutions and the supporting…

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Summary and Instructions NCC 2019 Volume Guide A1
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Summary and Instructions The NCC was amended out-of-cycle prior to NCC 2022. NCC 2019 Amendment 1 includes:
an amendment to require (from 1 July 2021) that a process be followed to improve the quality of Performance Solutions and the supporting…

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Summary and Instructions NCC 2019 Volume Three A1
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Summary and Instructions The NCC was amended out-of-cycle prior to NCC 2022. NCC 2019 Amendment 1 includes:
an amendment to require (from 1 July 2021) that a process be followed to improve the quality of Performance Solutions and the supporting…

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Summary and Instructions NCC 2019 Volume Two A1
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Summary and Instructions The NCC was amended out-of-cycle prior to NCC 2022. NCC 2019 Amendment 1 includes:
an amendment to require (from 1 July 2021) that a process be followed to improve the quality of Performance Solutions and the supporting…

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Consultation open: Proposed risk-based Building Product Registration Scheme
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Building Ministers have asked the Australian…To help stimulate discussion, we have prepared a…Like many other countries, Australia has seen…Join our online information session on Monday 23…Details  Monday 23 September  11am – 12pm AEST  …Registerhere What will it cover?  The ABCB will provide a short presentation on…Who is this session for?  This online session is targeted at those…How to join  You can register for the free online session…The discussion paper is available on our…
EV charging - Making it easy. Making it safe.
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ABCB advisory note on EV charging

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Consultation open: National Voluntary Certification Scheme for Manufacturers of Modern Methods of Construction issues paper
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The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has…Current limitations and challenges A recent…The issues paper provides context on why the…You can read the issues paper on our Consultation…
In the market for new tapware?
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Have you been considering renovating your bathroom? Or finally fixing that leaking tap in the laundry? Or maybe you want to upgrade the mixer tap in the kitchen?

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Update: Advice on the new lead requirements
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The 2022 edition of the  NCC Online National…The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) agreed…The ABCB has worked closely with industry bodies…Until 1 May 2026 plumbing practitioners may…Clause A5G4 of NCC 2022 Volume Three (Plumbing…The ABCB commissioned Macquarie University in…All copper alloy products that are in constant…No, the lead requirement does not apply to all…
Water efficiency labelling requirements for builders and plumbers
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The Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards scheme (WELS) was established in 2005 as a national instrument to encourage more efficient household water use and to reduce demand for potable water by informing consumers about water efficiency at the…

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Energy efficiency webinar – questions and answers
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In March, we delivered a series of webinars for practitioners to learn about key changes and new provisions in NCC 2022 Volume One and Volume Two for energy efficiency, condensation management and livable housing design.

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