/news/2021/introducing-your-abcb-industry-board-members
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 Board
/about/board
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.
/editions/2019/ncc-2019-volume-one/section-f-health-and-amenity/part-f6-condensation-management
Performance Requirements
FP6.1 Condensation and water vapour management
In a sole-occupancy unit of a Class 2 building or a Class 4 part of a building, risks associated with water vapour and condensation must be managed to minimise their impact on…
/editions/2019-a1/ncc-2019-volume-one-amendment-1/section-f-health-and-amenity/part-f6-condensation
Performance Requirements
FP6.1 Condensation and water vapour management
In a sole-occupancy unit of a Class 2 building or a Class 4 part of a building, risks associated with water vapour and condensation must be managed to minimise their impact on…
/ncc-2022-state-and-territory-adoption-dates
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…
/initiatives/prefabricated-modular-and-offsite-construction
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…
/editions/2019/ncc-2019-volume-one/section-f-health-and-amenity/part-f5-sound-transmission-and
NT Part F5
Performance Requirements
FP5.1 Sound transmission through floors
Floors separating—
(a)
sole-occupancy units; or
(b)
a sole-occupancy unit from a plant room, lift shaft, stairway, public corridor, public lobby, or…
/editions/2019-a1/ncc-2019-volume-one-amendment-1/section-f-health-and-amenity/part-f5-sound
NT Part F5
Performance Requirements
FP5.1 Sound transmission through floors
Floors separating—
(a)
sole-occupancy units; or
(b)
a sole-occupancy unit from a plant room, lift shaft, stairway, public corridor, public lobby, or…
/resource/handbook/prefabricated-modular-and-offsite-construction-handbook
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.
/editions/2016/ncc-2016-volume-two/part-35-roof-and-wall-cladding/part-352-gutters-and-downpipes
Appropriate Performance Requirements
Appropriate :
Where an alternative gutter and downpipe system is proposed as a Performance Solution to that described in Part 3.5.2, that proposal must comply with—
P2.2.1
; and
the relevant Performance…
/editions/2016-a1/ncc-2016-volume-two/part-35-roof-and-wall-cladding/part-352-gutters-and-downpipes
Appropriate Performance Requirements
Appropriate :
Where an alternative gutter and downpipe system is proposed as a Performance Solution to that described in Part 3.5.2, that proposal must comply with—
P2.2.1
; and
the relevant Performance…
/news/2019/ncc-2019-preview-view-it-your-way
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!
/news/2025/september-ceo-update-judith-blake
Since my last update, we’ve had a busy month…As part of the ABCB’s ongoing modernisation…The issues paper consultation for the National…The ABCB Office has embarked on a project to…
July CEO Update - Judith Blake
/news/2025/july-ceo-update-judith-blake
At the beginning of July, the Australian Building…The ABCB published NCC 2022 Amendment 2 on 29…Although we’re still settling into our new…From 19-21 August, the Treasurer will be leading…The ABCB’s work to facilitate increased use of…
/news/2020/new-look-ncc-2022
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.
/resource/infographic/ncc-2022-roadmap-better-building-and-plumbing-outcomes
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…
/news/2021/missed-out-our-new-look-ncc-2022-webinar
As part of the Australian Building Codes Board’s…
/resources/videos/nccs-consistent-volume-structure
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.
/editions/2019/ncc-2019-volume-one/section-j-energy-efficiency/specification-jvb-modelling
ACT Appendix
1. Scope
This Specification contains the required modelling parameters for JV2 and JV3.
Intent
To prescribe how the modelling of the proposed and reference building is to be carried out under JV2 and JV3.
This…
/editions/2019-a1/ncc-2019-volume-one-amendment-1/section-j-energy-efficiency/specification-jvb
ACT Appendix
1. Scope
This Specification contains the required modelling parameters for JV2 and JV3.
Intent
To prescribe how the modelling of the proposed and reference building is to be carried out under JV2 and JV3.
This…