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…
In June 2024, Building Ministers approved the ABCB Business Plan for 2024-2025. The ABCB will focus on continuing to support industry in applying the current National Construction Code, NCC 2022, while finalising the next edition of the NCC.
A review of industry feedback and approaches to upgrading to 7-star building fabric
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.
A 3 year transition period to support Australia’s path to reducing allowable lead levels in many plumbing products commenced on 1 May 2023.
The Lead in Plumbing Products final Decision RIS recommends in favour of Option 2, that all copper alloy plumbing products in contact with drinking water comply with NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 ‘Drinking Water System Components - Lead Content’ in addition to the…
The ABCB have released a notice that provides initial advice about the limitation to the allowable content of lead in certain plumbing products.
As 1 May 2026 approaches, and the transition to lead free plumbing products gains momentum, here’s an update for industry.
This report presents worked examples of a draft Verification Method developed by the ABCB for the sizing of cold and heated water supply pipework. The draft Verification Method is not part of NCC 2019 nor endorsed by the ABCB for the design of pipework…
The NCC requirements for lead free copper alloys for drinking water will come into force on 1 May 2026. Find out how these changes impact practitioners, suppliers and manufacturers.
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…