/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…
/editions/2019/ncc-2019-volume-one/section-j-energy-efficiency/specification-j15a-calculation-u
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 methods for determining if wall-glazing construction complies…
/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…
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…
/news/2022/clearer-requirements-fire-performance-building-elements
There are clearer provisions regarding fire performance of building elements in NCC 2022.
/editions/2019-a1/ncc-2019-volume-two-amendment-1/part-37-fire-safety/part-371-fire-properties
Appropriate Performance Requirements
Appropriate
Performance Requirements
Where an alternative fire property for materials and construction is proposed as a Performance Solution to that described in Part 3.7.1, that proposal must…
/editions/2019/ncc-2019-volume-two/part-37-fire-safety/part-371-fire-properties-materials-and
Appropriate Performance Requirements
Appropriate
Performance Requirements
Where an alternative fire property for materials and construction is proposed as a Performance Solution to that described in Part 3.7.1, that proposal must…
/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…
/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…
/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…
/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…
/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…
/news/2021/what-and-how-fire-hazard-properties-wall-and-ceiling-linings
You may have a report or certificate indicating satisfactory fire hazard properties for a wall or ceiling lining, but still may not be meeting the requirements of the NCC.
/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-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…
/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!