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.
The purpose of this discussion paper is to provide information regarding current plumbing design principles utilising fixture unit ratings, systems used overseas, the history of the fixture unit and identifying areas where improvement could be made. It…
This report contains a range of information drawn from existing material on warm water systems, including regulatory requirements, State and Territory based advisory information and NCC provisions relevant to these areas.
This discussion paper was released in April 2014, it informed and sought feedback from stakeholders on the resilience of new buildings to extreme weather events. The feedback helped to inform the ABCB on strategic advice it provided to governments in…
We’ve released 4 new continuing professional development (CPD) micromodules.
Previously, the ABCB discussed preparing technical files for the WaterMark Certification Scheme through a series of articles in ABCB Connect. In this next instalment, let’s look at product risk assessments.
Here’s the key changes to plumbing and drainage for NCC 2022.
Here’s the key changes in quantifying Performance Requirements for NCC 2022.
Regulation Impact Statement for decision In November 2018, the ABCB agreed to implement changes to the NCC to improve energy efficiency in commercial buildings. These amendments to Section J of the NCC will be available to preview from February 2019…
Regulation Impact Statement for decision In November 2018, the ABCB agreed to implement changes to the NCC to improve energy efficiency in commercial buildings. These amendments to Section J of the NCC will be available to preview from February 2019…
Regulation Impact Statement for decision In November, the ABCB agreed to amend the NCC to require the construction of separate accessible adult change facilities (AACF) in public buildings including shopping centres and other public assembly buildings…