The intent of this notice is to advise of changes to the fees and charges contained in the Approved Certifier Agreements in relation to the WaterMark Certification Scheme.
The intent of this Notice of Direction is to advise of changes to the fees and charges contained in the Approved Certifier Agreements in relation to the WaterMark Certification Scheme.
Recommendation 8 - The model Code of conduct for fire safety engineers, developed for state and territory consideration and implementation, sets out minimum obligations for registered practitioners.
This Standard provides a set of technical provisions that if complied with enable dwellings to better meet the needs of the community, including older people and people with mobility limitations.
Recommendation 8 - This model guidance, developed for state and territory consideration and implementation, sets out principles and proposed legislative measures to improve the engagement of fire authorities in the building approval process.
Recommendation 19 - This model guidance, developed for state and territory consideration and implementation, sets out principles and proposed legislative measures to regulate the installation, commissioning and certification of fire safety systems.
This Technical Specification sets out minimum product requirements for appliances and commercial catering equipment connected to the water service and/or sanitary plumbing piping. Appliances covered by this Technical Specification are listed on the…
This Implementation Plan is a roadmap for the national transition to low lead plumbing products through NCC 2022. The plan sets out the key milestones and review points for installation and enforcement, and has been developed in consultation with…
Here’s the key changes in quantifying Performance Requirements for NCC 2022.
ABCB advisory note on EV charging
There are new quantified Performance Requirements in NCC 2022.
Now that the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has released the Australian Fire Engineering Guidelines (AFEG), you could be mistaken in thinking its IFEG rather than AFEG.
This guide provides an introduction to the DTS Provisions for wet areas in houses focusing on preventing health risks and building damage from internal moisture in wet areas.
Here’s the key changes in fire safety for NCC 2022.
The Model Regulatory Powers were developed in response to recommendation 6 of the Building Confidence Report (BCR). The recommendation called for jurisdictions to have a broad suite of powers to monitor buildings and building work as the basis for…
Here’s the key changes to plumbing and drainage for NCC 2022.
Some gutters and downpipes requirements have a new home in the ABCB Housing Provisions.
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?
In March 2022, the Board agreed to implement new bushfire provisions for certain Class 9 buildings in the NCC.
The new requirements will apply to:
- Class 9a health-care buildings;
- Class 9b early childhood centres, primary and…