This video provides an overview of how to use the ABCB’s Lighting Calculator for Non-residential Class 2 Common areas, Class 3, Class 5 to 7 and Class 9 buildings. Covering the basic functions of the calculator, following a scenario of a small Class 5…
This guide provides information for selecting and installing gutters and downpipes, including overflow measures for housing.
The increasing demand for childcare coupled with long working hours for parents are giving rise to the need for CBD based childcare.
Through the ABCB’s involvement in the Inter-Jurisdictional Regulatory Collaboration Committee, the ABCB has learnt of two incidents involving multi-storey carparks.
Our interactive climate zone map allows you to search for climate zone your building is located in. You can search by address, suburb or postcode to find your appropriate climate zone.
The 2019 NCC Seminars provided an opportunity to hear and engage with presenters from the ABCB and Standards Australia on the changes for the 2019 edition of the NCC. Part 2 informs practitioners of the changes to Volumes One and Two, including…
New NCC 2022 requirements address potential emergency evacuation challenges.
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.…
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
…
This NCC Navigator provides an introduction to thermal bridging and how the NCC addresses it for commercial buildings in NCC Volume One. It explains how to account for thermal bridges when calculating the Total R-Value of certain construction types.…
Summer’s devastating bushfires presented many challenges for communities and individuals across Australia.
These changes aim to reduce the incidence of building defects caused by poor sub-surface water management.
Learn how the National Construction Code relates to common features in homes such as stairs, balustrades, pool fences and plumbing. Learn how building solutions are assessed in practice.
We have launched new search filters for our resource libraries, as a part of ongoing improvements to how you access information on our website.
This document seeks to consider the design changes necessary for additional facilities to provide occupant warning for the deaf and hearing impaired. It looks at the typical system designs used in residential applications, both within sole occupancy…
This Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) was prepared to incorporate the proposed amendments to the Australian Standard AS 3959-1999 Construction of buildings in bushfire prone areas (the Standard), which is referenced by the BCA for the protection of…
Getting your head around the National Construction Code might seem a bit daunting, however there are a number of ways you can get help with using the code.