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.
/resource/case-study/calculating-total-r-value-case-study-1
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.
/editions/2016-a1/ncc-2016-volume-two/part-312-energy-efficiency/part-3121-building-fabric
3.12.1 Application
(a)
The provisions of to 3.12.1.5 apply to—
(i)
a Class 1 building; and
(ii)
a Class 10a building with a conditioned space.
(b)
The provisions of 3.12.1.6 apply to a Class 1 building with an attached Class 10a…
/editions/2016/ncc-2016-volume-two/part-312-energy-efficiency/part-3121-building-fabric
3.12.1 Application
(a)
The provisions of to 3.12.1.5 apply to—
(i)
a Class 1 building; and
(ii)
a Class 10a building with a conditioned space.
(b)
The provisions of 3.12.1.6 apply to a Class 1 building with an attached Class 10a…
/ncc-navigator/thermal-bridging-residential-buildings
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…
Schedule of Products - Shafts and pumping stations
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Schedule of Products - Shafts and pumping stations
/news/2022/whats-new-about-ncc-2022
The first stage of NCC 2022 ‘Preview’ is here. So, what are the main changes?
/news/2019/design-non-structural-building-elements-earthquake-forces
The following provides guidance about the application of AS 1170.4 and in particular the required performance of certain non-structural building elements (including walls and partitions; ceilings and services) to resist earthquake forces.
/editions/2019/ncc-2019-volume-one/tasmania/section-f-health-and-amenity
Part F2 Sanitary facilities
Tas Table F2.3 Sanitary Facilities in Class 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 Buildings
Delete the Note in Table F2.3 alongside early childhood centres and replace it with the following:
Note: If the centre accommodates…
/editions/2019-a1/ncc-2019-volume-one-amendment-1/tasmania/section-f-health-and-amenity
Part F2 Sanitary facilities
Tas Table F2.3 Sanitary Facilities in Class 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 Buildings
Delete the Note in Table F2.3 alongside early childhood centres and replace it with the following:
Note: If the centre accommodates…
/editions/2019/ncc-2019-volume-one/tasmania/tas-part-h108-pharmacies
Tas H108.1 Application of Part
This Part applies to all pharmacy business premises registered under the Pharmacy Control Act.
Pharmacies must be able to be secured against entry and the interior must be able to be supervised by a pharmacist.…
/editions/2019-a1/ncc-2019-volume-one-amendment-1/tasmania/tas-part-h108-pharmacies
Tas H108.1 Application of Part
This Part applies to all pharmacy business premises registered under the Pharmacy Control Act.
Pharmacies must be able to be secured against entry and the interior must be able to be supervised by a pharmacist.…
/news/2017/non-compliant-and-non-conforming-products
Much has been said about the cladding used at Grenfell Tower not complying with the standards in the United Kingdom.
/editions/2019/ncc-2019-volume-two/part-312-energy-efficiency/part-3121-building-fabric
3.12.1 Application
(a)
The provisions of 3.12.1.1 to 3.12.1.5 apply to—
(i)
a Class 1 building; and
(ii)
a Class 10a building with a conditioned space.
(b)
The provisions of 3.12.1.6 apply to a Class 1 building with…
/editions/2019-a1/ncc-2019-volume-two-amendment-1/part-312-energy-efficiency/part-3121-building
3.12.1 Application
(a)
The provisions of 3.12.1.1 to
3.12.1.5 apply to—
(i)
a Class 1 building; and…
/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…
/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…
/whats-new-about-ncc-2022
NCC 2022 was adopted by states and territories on 1 May 2023. So, what's changed? Here’s an overview of some of the main updates.