Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) refers to a wide variety of construction methods that are different to traditional onsite construction. MMC, including prefabricated and modular building technologies,…
The ABCB has modernised the 2019 edition of the NCC. You’ll be able to access relevant resources and guidance material, and navigate it much easier than ever before.
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.
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…
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.
There are clearer provisions regarding fire performance of building elements in NCC 2022.
1 May 2023 marks the adoption of NCC 2022. Transition arrangements apply for some requirements. This table shows the transition and adoption dates by state and territory for NCC 2022 correct as at 22 September 2023.
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Building Ministers have asked the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) to work with industry and governments to develop guidance that facilitates the increased use of prefabricated and modular construction technologies in Australia that are compliant…
You may have a report or certificate indicating satisfactory fire hazard properties for a wall or ceiling lining, but still may not be meeting the requirements of the NCC.
This handbook provides guidance on how to use prefabricated, modular and associated modern methods of construction technologies safely, sustainably and in compliance with the NCC.
In the last edition of ABCB Connect we delivered you news on the upcoming release of a modern NCC. Well, today you can try it for yourself!
These changes aim to better manage the risk of condensation in the residential parts of some buildings, improving people’s health outcomes and reducing building rot in modern buildings.
As part of the ABCB’s commitment to delivering an NCC that is user-friendly, modern and accessible to practitioners of all experience levels, NCC 2022 comes with some important changes.
These changes aim to address the fire-related risks associated with modern carparks, such as increased vehicle size, fuel load, new fuel sources and changes in the way we store vehicles.
As part of the ABCB’s commitment to delivering an NCC that is user-friendly and modern, important changes are being implemented for the 2022 edition of the code. This infographic provides a snapshot of the evolution of the code, and the vision for…
NCC 2022 comes with some important changes to its structure and format, as part of the ABCB’s commitment to delivering a code that is user-friendly and modern. This video explains the code’s new consistent volume structure.