/editions/2016/ncc-2016-volume-three/history-pca-adoption/history-adoption
1.0 Adoption of PCA 2011
The 2011 edition of the PCA was adopted by the Commonwealth, States and Territories as set out in Table 1.0.
Table 1.0 History of adoption of PCA 2011
Administration
Adoption Date
Australian Government
1 May 2011…
PCD 2025 - Improving structural Performance Solutions
/pcd/pcd-2025-improving-structural-performance-solutions
These changes aim to address the issues stemming from the absence of quantified Performance Requirements for structural components. These changes will enhance the robustness of Performance Solutions, leading to an increase…
/editions/2019/ncc-2019-volume-two/section-2-performance-provisions/part-23-fire-safety
Explanatory information:
Explanatory information:
Objective
O2.3
The Objective is to—
safeguard the occupants from illness or injury by alerting them of a fire in the building so that they may safely evacuate; and
avoid the spread of…
/editions/2019-a1/ncc-2019-volume-two-amendment-1/section-2-performance-provisions/part-23-fire
Explanatory information:
Explanatory information:
Objective
O2.3
The Objective is to—
safeguard the occupants from illness or injury by alerting them of…
National Model Code of Conduct for Building Surveyors
/resource/report/national-model-code-conduct-building-surveyors
The National Model Code of Conduct for Building Surveyors sets out minimum obligations for registered building surveyors undertaking statutory functions. It covers four areas:
Comply with the law and act in the public interest
…
/resource/non-mandatory-publications/model-national-code-conduct-building-surveyors
The National Model Code of Conduct for Building Surveyors sets out minimum obligations for registered building surveyors undertaking statutory functions. It covers four areas:
1. Comply with the law and act in the public interest
2.…
/editions/2016-a1/ncc-2016-volume-one/section-c-fire-resistance/section-c-fire-resistance
VERIFICATION METHODS
CV1
Compliance with CP2(a)(iii) to avoid the spread of fire between buildings on adjoining allotments is verified when it is calculated that—
(a)
a building will not cause heat flux in excess of those set out in column 2 of…
/news/2021/did-you-say-afeg-or-ifeg
Now that the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has released the Australian Fire Engineering Guidelines (AFEG), you could be mistaken in thinking its IFEG rather than AFEG.
/about-ncc/about-ncc
Learn about the NCC, including the different NCC volumes.
/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.
/editions/2016-a1/ncc-2016-volume-one/tasmania/section-h-special-use-buildings-h101-h112
Tas Part H101 * * * * *
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After Tas Part H101 insert Tas Part H102 as follows:
Tas Part H102 Food Premises
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Tas H102 P1
The design and…
/editions/2016/ncc-2016-volume-one/tasmania/section-h-special-use-buildings-h101-h112
Tas Part H101 * * * * *
Blank clause
This Part has deliberately been left blank.
After Tas Part H101 insert Tas Part H102 as follows:
Tas Part H102 Food Premises
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Tas H102 P1
The design and…
/about-ncc/history
Find out about the history of the National Construction Code and the Australian Building Codes Board.
/privacy-policy
The ABCB is part of the Housing Group within the Department of the Treasury and follows the Department’s Privacy Policy.
Certification Bodies
/process/certification-bodies
Considering applying for a CodeMark Certificate of Conformity? Find out more about Certification Bodies here.
/enhanced-waterproofing
These proposed changes will help to make future buildings more watertight.
/news/2020/net-zero-and-ncc
Over the past decade, there has been much interest, both in Australia and internationally, in buildings that achieve net zero energy consumption or produce net zero greenhouse gas emissions.
/editions/2019/ncc-2019-volume-two/section-1-governing-requirements/part-a5-documentation-design-and
Introduction to this Part
This Part explains the evidence needed to show that the NCC requirements are met and the solution is "fit for purpose". It covers the use of materials, products, forms of construction and designs. It details separate…
/editions/2019/ncc-2019-volume-three/section-governing-requirements/part-a5-documentation-design-and
Introduction to this Part
This Part explains the evidence needed to show that the NCC requirements are met and the solution is "fit for purpose". It covers the use of materials, products, forms of construction and designs. It details separate…
/editions/2019-a1/ncc-2019-volume-one-amendment-1/section-governing-requirements/part-a5
Introduction to this Part
This Part explains the evidence needed to show that the NCC requirements are met and the solution is "fit for purpose". It covers the use of materials, products, forms of construction and designs. It details…