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…
Schedule of Products - Shafts and pumping stations
Schedule of Products - Jointing products
On 1 May 2015, Western Australia (WA) adopted the Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA) as the primary technical compliance standard for plumbing work.
If you think a product or material may be non-conforming you can contact the relevant authorities by visiting the Jurisdictional contacts page and select your state or territory.
Schedule of Products - Pipes – Plastic
The Australian Building Codes Board is made up of eighteen members including a Chair, the head of each state and territory building administration, a Commonwealth building policy representative, up to seven industry representatives, and a…
Schedule of Products - Fittings – Plastic
The Australian Building Codes Board is a standards writing body responsible for the National Construction Code, the WaterMark Certification Scheme and the CodeMark Certification Scheme.
Schedule of Products - Devices and Controllers
Much has been said about the cladding used at Grenfell Tower not complying with the standards in the United Kingdom.
Schedule of Products - Fittings – Metallic
Schedule of Products - Appliances
This ABCB Standard provides WOH efficiency factors for Class 1 dwellings, Class 2 sole-occupancy units and Class 4 parts of buildings in the energy efficiency provisions of the NCC. It applies in each NCC climate zone and jurisdiction.
An infographic providing more information on new residential energy efficiency provisions that apply to houses and other low rise multiple dwelling projects (Class 1 buildings) and apartment buildings (Class 2 sole-occupancy units and Class 4 parts of…
For information This is a an information statement released by Australia, United States, Canada and New Zealand relating to the public release of the statement of outcomes Findings on Changing Risk and Building Codes. For further information regarding…
Did you know that NCC Volume Two contains requirements relevant to plumbers, gas-fitters and air-conditioning installers?
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.
Schedule of Products - Systems
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…