/editions/2019/ncc-2019-volume-two/section-2-performance-provisions/part-21-structure
Explanatory information:
Explanatory information:
Objective
O2.1
The Objective is to—
safeguard people from injury caused by structural failure; and
safeguard people from loss of amenity caused by structural behaviour; and
protect…
Water efficiency labelling requirements for builders and plumbers
/news/2022/water-efficiency-labelling-requirements-builders-and-plumbers
The Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards scheme (WELS) was established in 2005 as a national instrument to encourage more efficient household water use and to reduce demand for potable water by informing consumers about water efficiency at the…
/news/2023/update-advice-new-lead-requirements
The 2022 edition of the NCC Online National…The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) agreed…The ABCB has worked closely with industry bodies…Until 1 May 2026 plumbing practitioners may…Clause A5G4 of NCC 2022 Volume Three (Plumbing…The ABCB commissioned Macquarie University in…All copper alloy products that are in constant…No, the lead requirement does not apply to all…
ABCB farewells its longest standing officer
/news/2020/abcb-farewells-its-longest-standing-officer
The ABCB thanks Kevin Newhouse for his invaluable contribution over the last 24 years and all his colleagues and friends wish him well as he plans for his future after working at the ABCB.
/news/2020/ncc-2022-consistent-volume-structure
As part of the ABCB’s commitment to delivering an NCC that is user-friendly, modern and accessible to practitioners at all experience levels, NCC 2022 comes with some important changes. Here’s what to expect with the code’s new consistent volume…
/news/2019/restricting-spread-smoke-within-buildings-through-zone-pressurization
Brett Fairweather, a mechanical engineer and current Chairperson of Standards Australia’s technical subcommittee responsible for AS 1668.1, shares his understanding of the process used to determine how Zone Pressurization is intended to be applied by…
/editions/2019-a1/ncc-2019-volume-two-amendment-1/part-310-ancillary-provisions-and-additional/p3.10.6
Explanatory information:
Appropriate
Performance Requirements
Where an alternative method for attaching a…
/editions/2019/ncc-2019-volume-two/part-310-ancillary-provisions-and-additional-construction/part
Explanatory information:
Appropriate
Performance Requirements
Where an alternative method for attaching a deck or balcony to an external wall is proposed as a Performance Solution to that described in Part 3.10.6, that proposal…
/ncc-navigator/lead-free-plumbing-products
The NCC requirements for lead free copper alloys for drinking water will come into force on 1 May 2026. Find out how these changes impact practitioners, suppliers and manufacturers.
/news/2021/step-step-guide-preparing-ncc-provision-a224
In the last few years, the safety and quality of Australia’s building stock has been subject to public scrutiny. Over the last 12 months, our industry has remained a strong economic force, and despite 2020’s many challenges, dedication to industry…
/editions/2019/ncc-2019-volume-one/section-b-structure/part-b1-structural-provisions
Performance Requirements
BP1.1 Structural Reliability
(a)
A building or structure, during construction and use, with appropriate degrees of reliability, must—
(i)
perform adequately under all reasonably expected design actions; and…
/editions/2019-a1/ncc-2019-volume-one-amendment-1/section-b-structure/part-b1-structural-provisions
Performance Requirements
BP1.1 Structural Reliability
(a)
A building or structure, during construction and use, with appropriate degrees of reliability, must—
(i)
perform adequately under all reasonably expected design actions; and…
/practitioners/information-industry-practitioners/improved-ncc-useability
The improved NCC useability project builds on the successful implementation of free online access to the code in 2015.
/editions/2019-a1/ncc-2019-volume-two-amendment-1/part-33-masonry/part-335-masonry-veneer
Appropriate Performance Requirements
Appropriate
Performance Requirements
Where an alternative masonry…
/editions/2019/ncc-2019-volume-two/part-33-masonry/part-335-masonry-veneer
Appropriate Performance Requirements
Appropriate
Performance Requirements
Where an alternative masonry veneer wall system is proposed as a Performance Solution to that described in Part 3.3.5, that proposal must comply with—…
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/editions/2016/ncc-2016-volume-one/section-b-structure/part-b1-structural-provisions-deemed-satisfy
B1.0 Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions
(a)
Where a is proposed, Performance RequirementsBP1.1 to are satisfied by complying with B1.1, B1.2, B1.4, B1.5 and B1.6.
(b)
Where a Performance Solution is proposed, the relevant Performance Requirements…
/editions/2016-a1/ncc-2016-volume-one/section-b-structure/part-b1-structural-provisions-deemed
B1.0 Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions
(a)
Where a is proposed, Performance RequirementsBP1.1 to are satisfied by complying with B1.1, B1.2, B1.4, B1.5 and B1.6.
(b)
Where a Performance Solution is proposed, the relevant Performance Requirements…
/editions/2019/ncc-2019-volume-one/section-b-structure/part-b1-structural-provisions-dts
Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions
B1.0 Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions
(a)
Where a Deemed-to-Satisfy Solution is proposed, Performance Requirements BP1.1 to BP1.4 are satisfied by complying with B1.1, B1.2, B1.4, B1.5 and B1.6.
(b)
Where a…
/editions/2019-a1/ncc-2019-volume-one-amendment-1/section-b-structure/part-b1-structural-provisions-dts
Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions
B1.0 Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions
(a)
Where a Deemed-to-Satisfy Solution is proposed, Performance Requirements BP1.1 to BP1.4 are satisfied by complying with B1.1, B1.2, B1.4, B1.5 and B1.6.
(b)
Where a…