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.
Schedule of Products - Shafts and pumping stations
Schedule of Products - Devices and Controllers
Find out how the Australian Building Codes Board is working to increase competent use of the National Construction Code's Performance Requirements.
NCC 2022 builds on the NCC 2019 provisions to further decrease health risks associated with condensation in new homes.
Schedule of Products - Fittings – Plastic
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Provides an overview of condensation in residential buildings, and discussions about why condensation risk, and occurrences of condensation and mould may be increasing within current Australian residential buildings. Please note: ‘Appendix 02 - Survey…
This updated report presents an order of cost estimate for the proposed changes to the National Construction Code of Australia (NCC) to include mandatory minimum accessible housing provisions for new Class 1a (single residential) and Class 2 (…
Connect regularly features the profile of a member of the ABCB Board. This issue introduces Rolph Vos, Australian Local Government Board member and talks about his role on the Board, emerging issues and challenges working within the industry.
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.
Did you know that NCC Volume Two contains requirements relevant to plumbers, gas-fitters and air-conditioning installers?
AS 5113:2016 Classification of external walls of buildings based on reaction to fire performance (AS 5113) is a standard that sets out procedures and criteria for classifying external walls of buildings.
As part of the ABCB’s commitment to delivering an NCC that is user-friendly, modern and accessible to practitioners at all experience levels, NCC 2022 comes with some important changes. Here’s what to expect with the code’s new consistent volume…
As part of the ABCB’s commitment to delivering an NCC that is user-friendly, modern and accessible to practitioners at all experience levels, NCC 2022 comes with some important changes. Here’s what to expect with the code’s new Web Content…