/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…
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.
/resource/report/repeating-thermal-bridges-ceilings-and-floors-simuation-and-calculation-stage-1-final-report
CFD analysis to calculate Total R-values and mitigation requirements for thermal bridges in ceilings and suspended floors with adjacent airspace.
/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…
/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…
/ncc-navigator/first-principles-performance-solution-using-specification-44
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.
/editions/2016/ncc-2016-volume-one/list-amendments/list-amendments-ncc-2016-volume-one
LIST OF AMENDMENTS - NCC 2016 - VOLUME ONE
This set of notes has been prepared by the Australian Building Codes Board to assist NCC users in identifying changes incorporated in the 2016 edition of Volume One.
The notes provide a description of…
/news/2023/notice-corrigendum-livable-housing-design-standard
The ABCB Livable Housing Design Standard (the…
/resource/case-study/hotel-facade
This Case Study outlines developing a DTS Solution and a Performance Solution for the energy efficiency of the facade of a hotel. It is based on the DTS Provisions in Section J, Part J1 Building fabric in NCC Volume One, as well as the Verification…
/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-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…
/news/2020/one-exit-enough
If Deemed-to-Satisfy (DTS) Provision D1.4 can be satisfied by providing one exit, is that enough?
/editions/2016-a1/ncc-2016-volume-one/section-j-energy-efficiency/part-j1-building-fabric
J1.0 Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions
(a)
Where a Deemed-to-Satisfy Solution is proposed, Performance Requirements and are satisfied by complying with—
(i)
J0.1
to J0.3; and
(ii)
J1.1
to J1.6; and
(iii)
J2.1
to J2.5; and
(iv)…
/editions/2016/ncc-2016-volume-one/section-j-energy-efficiency/part-j1-building-fabric
J1.0 Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions
(a)
Where a Deemed-to-Satisfy Solution is proposed, Performance Requirements and are satisfied by complying with—
(i)
J0.1
to J0.3; and
(ii)
J1.1
to J1.6; and
(iii)
J2.1
to J2.5; and
(iv)…
/editions/2016-a1/ncc-2016-volume-one/section-j-energy-efficiency/specification-j16-floor
1. Scope
This Specification describes the thermal performance of some common forms of floor construction.
Intent
To clarify that outlines the thermal performance of some of the more common forms of floor construction.
2.…
/editions/2016/ncc-2016-volume-one/section-j-energy-efficiency/specification-j16-floor-construction
1. Scope
This Specification describes the thermal performance of some common forms of floor construction.
Intent
To clarify that outlines the thermal performance of some of the more common forms of floor construction.
2.…
/editions/2019-a1/ncc-2019-volume-one-amendment-1/section-j-energy-efficiency/part-j1-building
J1.0 Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions
(a)
Where a Deemed-to-Satisfy
Solution is proposed, Performance
RequirementJP1 is
satisfied by complying with—
(i…
/editions/2019/ncc-2019-volume-one/section-j-energy-efficiency/part-j1-building-fabric
J1.0 Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions
(a)
Where a Deemed-to-Satisfy Solution is proposed, Performance RequirementJP1 is satisfied by complying with—
(i)
J0.1 to J0.5; and
(ii)
J1.1 to J1.6; and
(iii)
J3.1 to J3.7; and…
/pcd/pcd-2025-commercial-building-energy-efficiency
These changes aim to reduce emissions, providing cost-effective fuel and technology neutral ways for buildings to move to a net zero future.
/editions/2019-a1/ncc-2019-volume-one-amendment-1/section-j-energy-efficiency/specification-j15a
1. Scope
This specification describes the methods of calculating the U-Value and solar admittance of a wall-glazing construction.
Intent
This Specification describes the two calculation…