/editions/2016-a1/ncc-2016-volume-two/part-37-fire-safety/part-375-alpine-areas
Performance Requirements
Appropriate Performance Requirements
Where an alternative alpine area egress design is proposed as a Performance Solution to that described in Part 3.7.5, that proposal must comply with—
; and
the relevant…
/news/2020/plumbing-performance-solutions-western-australia
On 1 May 2015, Western Australia (WA) adopted the Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA) as the primary technical compliance standard for plumbing work.
/editions/2019/ncc-2019-volume-one/western-australia/schedule-3-definitions
WA Schedule 3 Definitions
Vary Schedule 3 as follows:
Insert definition for WA public building as follows:
WA public building
means a Class 6 licensed premises or 9b building where persons may assemble for—
(a)
civic, theatrical, social…
/editions/2019-a1/ncc-2019-volume-one-amendment-1/western-australia/schedule-3-definitions
WA Schedule 3 Definitions
Vary Schedule 3 as follows:
Insert definition for WA public building as follows:
WA public building
means a Class 6 licensed premises or 9b building where persons may assemble for—
(a)
civic, theatrical, social…
/news/2019/big-changes-afoot
Simon Croft from the Housing Industry Association (HIA) outlines what the NCC 2019 changes mean for the residential sector and what all building professionals will need to know.
/ncbp/suspect-non-conformance
If you think a product or material may be non-conforming you can contact the relevant authorities by visiting the Jurisdictional contacts page and select your state or territory.
/resource/report/accessible-housing-estimated-cost-impact-proposed-changes-ncc
This updated report presents an order of cost estimate for the proposed changes to the National Construction Code of Australia (NCC) to include mandatory minimum accessible housing provisions for new Class 1a (single residential) and Class 2 (…
/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…
/resource/infographic/2022-residential-energy-efficiency-overview-provisions
An infographic providing more information on new residential energy efficiency provisions that apply to houses and other low rise multiple dwelling projects (Class 1 buildings) and apartment buildings (Class 2 sole-occupancy units and Class 4 parts of…
/editions/2016-a1/ncc-2016-volume-one/section-f-health-and-amenity/part-f5-sound-transmission-and
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
FP5.1
Floors separating—
(a)
; or
(b)
a sole-occupancy unit from a plant room, lift shaft, stairway, public corridor, public lobby, or the like, or a part of a different classification,
must provide…
/editions/2016/ncc-2016-volume-one/section-f-health-and-amenity/part-f5-sound-transmission-and
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
FP5.1
Floors separating—
(a)
; or
(b)
a sole-occupancy unit from a plant room, lift shaft, stairway, public corridor, public lobby, or the like, or a part of a different classification,
must provide…
/editions/2019/ncc-2019-volume-two/section-3-acceptable-construction/how-use-section-3
Explanatory information:
Explanatory information:
This is a non-mandatory guide on how to use Section 3 of the Housing Provisions.
Introduction
Section 3, Parts 3.0 to 3.12 are Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions that are considered to be…
/editions/2019-a1/ncc-2019-volume-two-amendment-1/section-3-acceptable-construction/how-use-section
Explanatory information:
Explanatory information:
This is a non-mandatory guide on how to use Section 3 of the Housing Provisions.
Introduction
Section 3, Parts 3.0 to 3.12 are Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions that are considered to be…
/editions/2019/ncc-2019-volume-one/western-australia/section-h-special-use-buildings
Insert WA Part H101 as follows:
/editions/2019-a1/ncc-2019-volume-one-amendment-1/western-australia/section-h-special-use-buildings
Insert WA Part H101 as follows:
/news/2023/energy-efficiency-webinar-questions-and-answers
In March, we delivered a series of webinars for practitioners to learn about key changes and new provisions in NCC 2022 Volume One and Volume Two for energy efficiency, condensation management and livable housing design.
/news/2020/one-exit-enough
If Deemed-to-Satisfy (DTS) Provision D1.4 can be satisfied by providing one exit, is that enough?
January CEO update - Gary Rake
/news/2024/january-ceo-update-gary-rake
Welcome to 2024. At the ABCB, work is already…
/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/2016-a1/ncc-2016-volume-one/tasmania/section-g-ancillary-provisions
Part G1 Minor Structures and Components
Delete GP1.2(a) and insert Tas GP1.2(a) as follows:
Tas GP1.2
(a)
A barrier must be provided to a swimming pool and must—
(i)
be continuous for the full extent of the hazard; and
(ii)
be of…