Calculating the Total-R-Value – Case study 1
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This case study shows how to calculate the Total R-Value, including thermal bridging, for a wall system in a Class 3 residential building located in climate zone 5. The wall component consists of fibre cement cladding on a timber framed wall.

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UTNCC-Thermal-bridging-case-study-01.pdf (356.8 KB)
Calculating the Total-R-Value – Case study 2
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This case study shows how to calculate the Total R-Value, including thermal bridging, for a wall system in a Class 6 shop located in climate zone 3. The wall component consists of solid concrete on a steel framed wall.

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UTNCC-Thermal-bridging-case-study-example-02.pdf (377.88 KB)
Calculating the Total-R-Value – Case study 3
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This case study shows how to calculate the Total R-Value, including thermal bridging, for roof system in a Class 7 storage facility located in climate zone 6. The roof component consisting of horizontal steel framed with a thermal break.

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UTNCC-Thermal-bridging-case-study-example-03.pdf (380.09 KB)
Plumbing Performance Solutions in Western Australia
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On 1 May 2015, Western Australia (WA) adopted the Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA) as the primary technical compliance standard for plumbing work.

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What do I do if I suspect a non-conformance?
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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.

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First principles Performance Solution using Specification 44
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This guide focuses on the compliance options for Performance Requirement H6P1 and the development of a first principles Performance Solution using the benchmarks set out in Specification 44.

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2021 NCC Seminars: Is this balcony open to the sky?
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This video discusses what the phrase ‘open to the sky’ means, particularly as applied to occupiable outdoor areas.

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Thermal bridging in commercial buildings
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This NCC Navigator provides an introduction to thermal bridging and how the NCC addresses it for commercial buildings in NCC Volume One. It explains how to account for thermal bridges when calculating the Total R-Value of certain construction types.…

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Introducing your ABCB Industry Board members
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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…

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Thermal bridging in residential buildings
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This document explains the requirements for reducing thermal bridging in residential buildings focusing on metal-framed walls, roofs, ceilings and floors. It provides practical guidance on compliance options and methods to improve energy efficiency and…

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The Board
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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.

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Repeating thermal bridges in ceilings and floors: simuation and calculation, Stage 1 Final Report
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CFD analysis to calculate Total R-values and mitigation requirements for thermal bridges in ceilings and suspended floors with adjacent airspace.

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UoW Thermal bridging additional modelling - Stage 1 Final Report.pdf (3.02 MB)
Clearer requirements for fire performance of building elements
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There are clearer provisions regarding fire performance of building elements in NCC 2022.

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Improved condensation management in NCC 2022
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NCC 2022 builds on the NCC 2019 provisions to further decrease health risks associated with condensation in new homes.

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PCD 2025 - Commercial building energy efficiency
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These changes aim to reduce emissions, providing cost-effective fuel and technology neutral ways for buildings to move to a net zero future. 

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NCC 2025 preview now available
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The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has…The NCC 2025 preview includes several updates…Volume One Section F (Health and amenity), along with updated definitions in Schedule 1. …Volume Onestrengthen fire safety in carparks, including:…Volume One Section J (Energy efficiency) for buildings other than Class 2 introduce s…Volume One Part F8 (Condensation management)NCC 2025 Housing Provisions Part 10.8 (…All‑gender sanitary facilitiesVolume One Part F4now permits the optional installation of all‑…A2G2 (Performance Solution),B1P1 (Structural reliability), andH1P1 (Structural reliability and resistance) specify the means of assessment to support…AS 2118.6 Combined sprinkler and hydrant systemsclarify that plastic pipe is not to be used above…Some changes proposed in the public comment draft…not includedin NCC 2025, including those listed below. …Volume Two Part H6 (Energy efficiency) andHousing Provisions Part 13 (Energy efficiency)will not go ahead. Instead, NCC 2025 will reflect…Volume One Section Jwill not proceed. NCC 2022 Amendment 2 remains…Volume One J9D4 (Facilities for electric vehicle…are not included.  Fire separation of roofed…Housing Provisions Part 9.6 (Fire separation of… are not included.Read the Public Record from the ABCB's November…
2019 NCC Seminars: Building Code of Australia update (Part 2)
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The 2019 NCC Seminars provided an opportunity to hear and engage with presenters from the ABCB and Standards Australia on the changes for the 2019 edition of the NCC. Part 2 informs practitioners of the changes to Volumes One and Two, including…

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NCC 2025 preview
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This kit has been created for our stakeholders to help promote this preview.

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New requirements for early childhood centres and primary schools in multi-storey buildings
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New NCC 2022 requirements address potential emergency evacuation challenges.

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Notice: Corrigendum to Livable Housing Design Standard
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The ABCB Livable Housing Design Standard  (the…