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    This final decision Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) analyses and evaluates the current smoke alarm provisions contained in the NCC against a number of options that improve occupant notification a

    Summary and Instructions The NCC was amended out-of-cycle prior to NCC 2022. NCC 2019 Amendment 1 includes:

    The International Fire Engineering Guidelines (IFEG) was developed and made available for use in Australia, Canada, USA and New Zealand.

    07.2021 Guideline

    This report shows the results of a number of building models that compare the energy, cost and greenhouse gas emission reductions of buildings built to Deemed to Satisfy provisions of Section J NCC

    07.2021 Report

    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),

    Summary and Instructions The NCC was amended out-of-cycle prior to NCC 2022. NCC 2019 Amendment 1 includes:

    Performance Solution scenario This Performance Solution scenario has been developed to assist building practitioners in formulating a Performance Solution concerning energy efficiency of a Class 5

    07.2021 Case study

    This annex to the ABCB Fire Safety Verification Method (FSVM) handbook includes data sheets to support using the FSVM.

    07.2021 Handbook

    Summary of changes The NCC will be amended out-of-cycle prior to NCC 2019. This document details the clauses affected due to NCC 2016, Volume One Amendment 1.

    Provides guidance to apply the NCC evidence of suitability provisions across all volumes. It includes a framework and decision flow chart to assist in correct use of these provisions.

    07.2021 Handbook

    NCC 2022 comes with important changes to its structure and format, as part of the ABCB's commitment to delivering an NCC that is user-friendly and modern.

    NCC 2022 comes with important changes to its structure and format, as part of the ABCB's commitment to delivering an NCC that is user-friendly and modern.

    NCC 2022 comes with important changes to its structure and format, as part of the ABCB's commitment to delivering an NCC that is user-friendly and modern.

    NCC 2022 comes with important changes to its structure and format, as part of the ABCB's commitment to delivering an NCC that is user-friendly and modern.

    This infographic has been developed to prepare stakeholders for the changes coming to the NCC 2022 Public Comment Draft process.

    07.2021 Infographic

    This video discusses the requirements for providing a compliant group number test certificate.

    For further information please visit our website at https://abcb.gov.au

    07.2021

    This video discusses the fire hazard property requirements for floor coverings in Specification C1.10, and other NCC provisions that alter where a sprinkler system is installed.

    07.2021

    This video discusses whether or not the concession within 3.7.2.6 Open carports can be applied to a patio.

    07.2021

    This video discusses if the concession within C1.5 can be applied when a basement carpark is present.

    07.2021

    FCRC-PR 96-02 (Volume 2) BCA Fire Provisions Restructured

    07.2021 Report

    FCRC TR96-08 Case studies of fires in retail buildings

    07.2021 Report