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The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) is a standards writing body responsible for the National Construction Code, WaterMark and CodeMark Certification Schemes, and regulatory reform in the construction industry. The ABCB is a joint initiative of the Commonwealth and State and Territory Governments, together with the building and plumbing industries.
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This handbook provides guidance on the energy efficiency requirements for commercial buildings, including Class 3 and Class 5 to Class 9 buildings.
The ABCB plumbing webinars offered a focused discussion on key proposed changes for the next edition of the National Construction Code (NCC) and Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA).
The ABCB Roadshow events provided insights into proposed changes to the next edition of the National Construction Code (NCC).
The ABCB Roadshow events provided insights into proposed changes to the next edition of the National Construction Code (NCC).
The ABCB Roadshow events provided insights into proposed changes to the next edition of the National Construction Code (NCC).
The ABCB Roadshow events provided insights into proposed changes to the next edition of the National Construction Code (NCC).
The ABCB Roadshow events provided insights into proposed changes to the next edition of the National Construction Code (NCC).
The ABCB Roadshow events provided insights into proposed changes to the next edition of the National Construction Code (NCC).
The ABCB Roadshow events provided insights into proposed changes to the next edition of the National Construction Code (NCC).
The ABCB Roadshow events provided insights into proposed changes to the next edition of the National Construction Code (NCC).
The ABCB Roadshow events provided insights into proposed changes to the next edition of the National Construction Code (NCC).
The ABCB Roadshow events provided insights into proposed changes to the next edition of the National Construction Code (NCC).
The ABCB Roadshow events provided insights into proposed changes to the next edition of the National Construction Code (NCC).
The ABCB Roadshow events provided insights into proposed changes to the next edition of the National Construction Code (NCC).
The ABCB Roadshow events provided insights into proposed changes to the next edition of the National Construction Code (NCC).
The ABCB Roadshow events provided insights into proposed changes to the next edition of the National Construction Code (NCC).
The ABCB Roadshow events provided insights into proposed changes to the next edition of the National Construction Code (NCC).
This handbook assists in understanding the sound insulation regulatory requirements of the NCC in Volumes One and Two that apply to Class 1, 2, 3 and 9c buildings.
The NCC 2022 facade calculator assists in understanding and applying the NCC Volume One Part J4D6 Building fabric Deemed-to-Satisfy (DTS) provisions.
Technical report for PCD 2025 - Commercial building energy efficiency.