The 2014-15 Business Plan is a reflection of the ABCB's commitment to implementing the regulatory reform agenda agreed by Governments. Continuing the emphasis on life safety, the ABCB is working towards achieving productivity gains and a safer…
This video discusses if the concession within C1.5 can be applied when a basement carpark is present.
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…
This is a Public Record of the Australian Building Codes Board meeting held on 15 December 2025.
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.
The NCC 2019 facade calculator assists in understanding and applying the NCC Volume One Part J1.5 Building fabric DTS Provisions.
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.
Visit your jurisdiction’s…
Fire Code Reform Centre (Project 4) This Technical Report, The Probability of Death in the Room of Fire Origin: an Engineering Formula, involved the development of a Fundamental Model, incorporating engineering, risk-assessment methodology and the…
If Deemed-to-Satisfy (DTS) Provision D1.4 can be satisfied by providing one exit, is that enough?
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We’ve developed a new free educational product range for providers of continuing professional development (CPD).
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.
NCC 2019 now requires all new Class 2 and 3 residential buildings with a rise in storeys of four or more (and an effective height of 25 metres or less), to have automatic fire sprinklers installed under the Deemed-to-Satisfy (DTS) provisions.
These low-cost options will make it easier to replace gas appliances with electrical appliances in houses and to support the uptake of EVs.
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This clip is the presentation at the ABCB's National Consultation Forums on Accessible Housing. It includes an overview of the ABCB, project objectives and scope, the Regulation Impact Analysis process and an overview and detailed discussion of…
When we refer to B2 deficiency, one could think we're referring to Vitamin B2.
Due to popular demand we are offering a second webinar session.