It's on... NCC Information Seminars!

Tuesday, 18 October 2016

The 2017 NCC Information Seminars will include presentations from the ABCB, Standards Australia and your local Administration.

BCA information session

The BCA information session is a half day program dedicated to the use and application of the BCA. Registrants will also hear information on fire safety in high rise buildings, product certification and the latest updates on Australian Standards.

Registration will be open in November, with venues often booking out early - so be quick!

City	Date	Venue
Canberra	14 February	National Convention Centre
Hobart	17 February	Hotel Grand Chancellor
Brisbane	21 & 22 February	Brisbane Hilton
Darwin	24 February	Darwin Convention Centre
Perth	28 February & 1 March	Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre (PCEC)
Adelaide	6 March	Adelaide Convention Centre
Sydney	8 & 9 March	The Westin
Melbourne	15 & 16 March	Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC)

Performance information session

To complement the BCA information sessions, a dedicated afternoon session 'Pathways within a Performance based Code' will be presented in Sydney and Melbourne. This follows request for more information and case studies on using Performance Solutions.

City	Date	Venue
Sydney	9 March	The Westin
Melbourne	15 March	Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC)

PCA update

The PCA update includes a focus on WaterMark developments and will be made available in 2017 via a webcast. Stay tuned!

Further information on the seminars and registration options will be made available in November. In addition, keep your eye out for the new ABCB Connect for further details.

FAQs View all

How do I reset my password?

Visit the Request Password Reset page (http://www.abcb.gov.au/User/Request-Password-Reset) on this site.
Enter your existing email address (the one you registered with).
Select the yellow 'Request Password Reset' button. If successful the ‘Email Sent!’ wording will show and you will then receive a verification email to the email address you identified.
Upon receipt of the email you should click on the 'Click Here to reset your password' link. This will take you to the Reset Password page.
Then enter a new password and select Reset Password. If successful the ‘Password Reset Success!’ wording will show and you will be able to access the NCC and archived volumes.
A confirmation email will also be sent to you once the reset is successful.

What is the NCC?

Detailed information about the National Construction Code (NCC) and how it works is available under the NCC section of this website.

How do I access the NCC?

Individuals can register for access to the free digital NCC by selecting the register button at the top of this webpage. Registrations are for individuals only; there will be no shared access for organisations. Each registration will have its own unique login details based upon a user's email address, which requires verification before access is granted.

What is the free "digital" NCC?

The ABCB's free NCC 'digital' service includes online access to the code from NCC 2016 onward. Printable PDF downloads are also available for all editions which allow for individuals to print all or part of the NCC volumes as required.

Can I purchase a hard copy of the NCC from the ABCB?

No. As of NCC 2015, the ABCB will no longer produce hard copy versions. Instead, users have the option of printing the complete NCC set or individual volumes from PDF files in A4 format. Printing has also been enabled within the online service. Alternatively, individuals can arrange for a copy to be printed through their local print/copy shop for personal use, utilising the downloadable PDF.

Can I get access to previous NCC editions for free?

Yes. All registered users have access to copies of past NCC, BCA and PCA editions. Up until NCC 2015 these are available as downloadable PDF documents whereas both PDF and online formats are available for the NCC 2016 edition.

Can I purchase a hard copy of NCC elsewhere?

Yes. A list of commercial outlets selling the hard copy NCC is detailed in the NCC section of this website under Commercial Providers.