Performance Solution scenario This Performance Solution scenario has been developed to assist plumbing practitioners in formulating Performance Solutions concerning high rise apartment stacks. This scenario demonstrates the performance design process…
This handbook provides guidance on the energy efficiency requirements for Class 2 apartment buildings. It also complements the Housing energy efficiency handbook. Together, these handbooks are intended to help you understand and comply with the latest…
This video from the NCC 2022 Webinar Series held in March 2023 covers the changes to apartment energy efficiency in NCC 2022.
Report The ABCB commissioned Professor Mark Taylor, Macquarie University, to conduct a literature review of known causes that contribute to brass fittings leaching lead into drinking water. The views expressed in this report are those of the authors…
Report The ABCB commissioned Lucid Consulting Australia to undertake a review of sanitary plumbing and drainage standards BS EN 12056-2:200 and BS EN 752:2017. The report investigates the suitability of using these plumbing and drainage pipe sizing…
This report shows the results of a number of building models that compare the energy, cost and greenhouse gas emission reductions of buildings built to Deemed to Satisfy provisions of Section J NCC 2016 with those built to Section J NCC 2019. It was…
This Case Study outlines developing a DTS Solution for the energy efficiency of an interior lighting refurbishment for an office building. It is based on the DTS Provisions in Section J, Part J6 Artificial lighting in NCC Volume One.
The…
Summary Report This WaterMark Point of Sale Feasibility Study Summary Report outlines the process, assessment approach, findings and recommendations of the study undertaken in 2018. This information was considered by the ABCB and the Building Ministers…
This report estimates the potential construction costs for an accessible adult change facility in an existing modified BCA facility or a separated facility as specified below:
Costs associated with providing a compliant BCA sanitary facility…
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 Advisory Note explains the intent of the concessions in Specification C1.1, Clauses 3.10(a) and 4.3 (a) of NCC Volume One. It applies to residential apartment buildings (Class 2) and residential parts of hotels, motels, boarding houses and the…
We are consulting on the potential inclusion of all-gender bathroom provisions in the National Construction Code (NCC). We want to hear if, and how, the suggested changes will impact your work.
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…
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Does the cistern in your toilet run all night long? Are you concerned about saving water but have only one flush volume button to press? Perhaps you may be thinking of an upgrade.
The Building Confidence Report (BCR) was released three years ago in April 2018. The report outlined deficiencies in the current building regulatory system and a perceived lack of confidence in the building industry. The report made 24 recommendations…