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October CEO Update - Judith Blake
/news/2025/october-ceo-update-judith-blake
On 22 October, Building Ministers met to discuss…At the Building Ministers' Meeting on 22 October…Also at the October 2025 Building Ministers'…Building Ministers agreed to extend Glenys…There is an inconsistency between the location…
PCD 2025 - Adequate toilets for women
/pcd/pcd-2025-adequate-toilets-women

These changes aim to reduce the waiting time to access female toilets at theatres, cinemas, and similar venues during peak times, reducing concerns with discomfort and timely accessibility.

Waterproofing in houses
/ncc-navigator/waterproofing-houses

This guide provides an introduction to the DTS Provisions for wet areas in houses focusing on preventing health risks and building damage from internal moisture in wet areas.

Register now for the next ABCB forum
/news/2023/register-now-next-abcb-forum
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB)…We are especially interested in continuing the…The Adelaide forum will be held at the  Adelaide…
NCC 2022 is here
/news/2022/ncc-2022-here

NCC 2022 is now available on NCC Online.

Building Ministers finalise NCC 2022
/news/2022/building-ministers-finalise-ncc-2022

Building Ministers have agreed to the final changes to the 2022 edition of the National Construction Code.

NCC 2022 adopted
/ncc-2022-adopted

To support the adoption of NCC 2022 we are providing stakeholders with communications material. Below you will find links to resources you can use to share information about the NCC through your organisation’s communication channels.

Energy efficiency
/initiatives/energy-efficiency

Energy efficiency is a core focus of our work program and forms part of the Australian, state and territory governments’ strategies to improve energy productivity and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Building for 7 Stars: top tips and guidance
/news/2022/building-7-stars-top-tips-and-guidance

Building for 7 stars doesn’t have to be costly or complicated. Simple design features and material choices make a big difference to energy efficiency and a home’s energy rating.

Certifying a product
/process/certifying-product

CodeMark certification is provided by Accredited CodeMark Certification Bodies. These bodies are responsible for evaluating applications for Certificates of Conformity, in accordance with the CodeMark Australia Scheme Rules.

Editorial corrections to NCC 2022
/news/2022/editorial-corrections-ncc-2022
These corrections do not change the effect of the…The current version of NCC 2022 will remain…
We’ve released NCC 2022
/news/2022/weve-released-ncc-2022

NCC 2022 is now here! The ABCB has released the first stage of the 2022 edition in ‘Preview’ to get you started before it comes into effect.

Public record: Board Meeting 2024 - 1
/public-record-board-meeting-2024-1-0

The aim of this Public Record is to share information about the matters being considered at each Board meeting. Some matters need to remain confidential due to specific confidentiality requirements or being part of a government/ministerial decision…

Worked example illustrating the process to assess climate specific part load value for chiller plant
/resource/report/worked-example-illustrating-process-assess-climate-specific-part-load-value-chiller-plant

Technical report for PCD 2025 - Commercial building energy efficiency.

This case study on chiller systems was recently produced to illustrate the application of the proposed updates to Section J.

As a result of this work, the consultant…

REP01400-F-001-Chiller-Case-Study.pdf (858.25 KB)
Inspection and certification of fire safety systems
/news/2021/inspection-and-certification-fire-safety-systems

The final consultation in response to the Building Confidence Report (BCR) is now open.

What you need to know
/homeowners/what-you-need-know

Find out what you need to know about using the National Construction Code as an industry practitioner.

General User
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The National Construction Code (NCC) sets out the requirements for the design and construction of a building in Australia, including plumbing and drainage. It sets the minimum required level for the safety, health, amenity, accessibility and…

June CEO update - Gary Rake
/news/2023/june-ceo-update-gary-rake
Early this month, Building Ministers met in…One of the items Building Ministers considered,…In previous messages, I’ve highlighted the…
September CEO update - Gary Rake
/news/2023/september-ceo-update-gary-rake
Spring is here, bringing longer days, warmer…
Improving regulatory oversight of the construction of Class 2 to 9 buildings
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