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List of amendments - NCC 2022 Volume Three

List of amendments - NCC 2022 Volume Three

This list has been prepared by the Australian Building Codes Board to assist National Construction Code (NCC) users in identifying changes incorporated in the 2022 edition of NCC Volume Three.

The notes provide a description of major changes made from the previous edition of Volume Three. If additional information is required to assist in understanding, interpreting or applying the provisions of the 2022 edition of Volume Three, reference should be made to the Guide to Volume Three.

While the Australian Building Codes Board has attempted to include all major changes made from the previous edition of Volume Three, the Board does not give any warranty nor accept any liability in relation to the contents of this list of amendments.

Table 1 List of amendments - NCC 2022 Volume Three
Reference Changes and commentary
General
Throughout An Introduction to this Part has been added to introduce the intent and purpose of every Part of the NCC.
Throughout The Objectives and Functional Statements have been relocated into NCC Volume One.
Throughout A number of provisions have been amended, restructured, deleted and relocated as part of the initiative to provide a consistent NCC structure and improve NCC usability.
Section A - Governing requirements
A1G1 A new clause has been added to specify the scope of NCC Volume One.
A1G2 A new clause has been added to specify the scope of NCC Volume Two.
A1G3 A new clause has been added to specify the scope of NCC Volume Three.
A2G2(4)(b) The existing clause has been amended to remove unnecessary duplication.
A5G3 A Note has been included to outline transitional arrangements for the 2022 new numbering system and documentary evidence.
A5G4 A new clause has been added to limit lead content in copper alloy plumbing products in contact with drinking water.
A5G9 A new clause has been added to require a NatHERS certificate be issued for the house energy rating software output where house energy rating software is required.
A6G1 The limitation statement has been amended to include a Class 9b early childhood centre.
Specification 1 Schedule 5 in NCC 2019 Amendment 1 has been relocated into new Specification 1 and 2.
Specification 2 Schedule 5 in NCC 2019 Amendment 1 has been relocated into new Specification 1 and 2.
Specification 3 Schedule 6 in NCC 2019 Amendment 1 has been relocated into new Specification 3.
Part B1 - Cold water services
B1F3 A new Functional Statement for residential fire sprinkler equipment has been inserted.
B1P2 The existing clause has been amended and now contains a quantified level of performance for pipework water velocity.
B1P3 The existing clause has been amended as a standalone Performance Requirement for Access and isolation as a consequence of new quantified Performance Requirements B1P2, B1P4 and B1P5.
B1P4 The existing clause has been amended and now contains quantified levels of performance for water efficiency.
B1P5 The existing clause has been amended and now contains quantified levels of performance for pressure.
B1P6 The existing clause has been amended as a standalone Performance Requirement for Uncontrolled discharge as a consequence of new quantified Performance Requirements B1P2, B1P4 and B1P5.
B1D2 Sanitary flushing has been amended to Water efficiency and contains new provisions for Water efficiency.
B1D4 A new provision for Bushfire prone areas has been inserted.
B1D5 A new clause for Cold water fire sprinkler systems has been inserted.
B1D6 A new clause for Top-up lines has been inserted.
Part B2 - Heated water services
B2P2 The existing Performance Requirement has been amended to Scald prevention and now includes point of discharge.
B2P3 The existing Performance Requirement has been amended and now contains quantified levels of performance for heated water pipework water Velocity.
B2P4 The existing Performance Requirement has been amended as a standalone Performance Requirement for Access and isolation.
B2P5 The existing Performance Requirement has been amended and now contains a quantified level of performance for Pressure relief and temperature limitation.
B2P6 The existing Performance Requirement has been amended and now contains a quantified level of performance for Legionella control.
B2P8 The existing Performance Requirement has been amended as a standalone requirement for Temperature.
B2P9 The existing Performance Requirement has been amended and now contains quantified levels of performance for Pressure.
B2P10 The existing Performance Requirement has been amended as a standalone Performance Requirement for Uncontrolled discharge.
B2P11 A new Performance Requirement for Water efficiency has been inserted.
B2D2 New subclauses have been added for solar, gas and electric water heaters.
B2D4 The title has been amended to Water efficiency and now includes minimum requirements for WELS ratings.
B2D9 The existing clause has been amended as a consequence of relocating exemptions for solar heated water supply to B2D11
B2D10 A new clause has been inserted for Bushfire prone areas.
B2D11 The existing clause has been amended as a standalone clause for Solar heated water.
Part B3 - Non-drinking water services
B3P1 The title of the Performance Requirement has been amended to Non-drinking water.
B3P3 The title of the Performance Requirement has been amended to Velocity and now contains a quantified level of performance for non-drinking water pipework water velocities.
B3P4 The existing Performance Requirement has been amended as a standalone Performance Requirement for Access and isolation as a consequence of new quantified Performance Requirements B3P3, B3P5 and B3P7.
B3P5 The existing Performance Requirement has been amended as a standalone Performance Requirement and now contains quantified levels of performance for pressure.
B3P6 The existing Performance Requirement has been amended as a standalone Performance Requirement for Uncontrolled discharge as a consequence of new quantified Performance Requirements B3P3, B3P5 and B3P7.
B3P7 A new Performance Requirement for Water efficiency in non-drinking water has been inserted.
B3D4 A new clause has been inserted for Bushfire prone areas.
B3D5 A new clause has been inserted for Water efficiency.
Part B4 - Fire-fighting water services
B4P1 The title of the Performance Requirement has been amended to Flow rate and pressure and now contains quantified levels of performance for water supply flow and pressures.
B4P2 The existing Performance Requirement has been amended as a standalone Performance Requirement for Access and isolation.
B4P3 A new Performance Requirement for Fire-fighting water storage has been inserted.
B4P4 The existing Performance Requirement has been amended as a standalone Performance Requirement for Uncontrolled discharge.
B4D2 The existing clause has been amended as a consequence of new clauses for Fire-fighting water services B4D3, B4D4, B4D5 and B4D6.
B4D3 A new clause has been inserted for Fire sprinkler systems.
B4D4 A new clause has been inserted for Fire hydrants.
B4D5 A new clause has been inserted for Fire hose reels.
B4D6 A new clause has been inserted for Bushfire prone areas.
Part B5 - Cross-connection control
B5P1 The application of the Performance Requirement has been amended to include Rainwater services.
B5V1 A new Verification Method, Determination of individual and zone hazard ratings, has been inserted as an option to verify compliance with B5P1.
B5D5 A new clause has been inserted for an Unprotected water service.
Part B6 - Rainwater services
Part B6 2019 Part B6 Rainwater harvesting and use has been divided into two parts, Part B6 Rainwater services and Part B7 Rainwater storage.
B6P1 The existing Performance Requirement has been amended as a standalone quantified Performance Requirement for pressure of a rainwater service.
B6P2 The existing Performance Requirement has been amended as a standalone quantified Performance Requirement for pipework water velocity.
B6P3 The existing Performance Requirement has been amended as a standalone quantified Performance Requirement for Water efficiency.
B6P4 The existing Performance Requirement has been amended as a standalone Performance Requirement for Access and isolation.
B6P5 The existing Performance Requirement has been amended as a standalone Performance Requirement for Identification.
B6P6 The existing Performance Requirement has been amended as a standalone Performance Requirement for Uncontrolled discharge.
B6D2 The title has been amended to General requirements and includes requirement for Rainwater service, previously located in B6.5 of NCC 2019 Volume Three.
B6D3 The existing clause has been amended as a standalone Performance Requirement Identification.
B6D4 A new clause has been inserted for Water efficiency.
B6D5 A new clause has been inserted for Access and isolation.
B6D6 A new clause has been inserted for Bushfire prone areas.
Part B7 - Rainwater storage
Part B7 A new Part B7 ‘Rainwater storage has been added.
B7P1 The existing Performance Requirement has been inserted as a new Performance Requirement for Contamination control to reflect the relevant provisions of BP6.1.
B7P2 The existing Performance Requirement has been inserted as a new Performance Requirement for Uncontrolled discharge to reflect the relevant provisions of BP6.2.
B7P3 The existing Performance Requirement has been inserted as a new Performance Requirement for Access and isolation to reflect the relevant provisions of BP6.2.
B7P4 The existing Performance Requirement has been inserted as a new Performance Requirement for Identification to reflect the relevant provisions of BP6.4.
B7D2 The existing clause has been inserted as a new clause Collection of rainwater to reflect the relevant provisions of B6.2.
B7D3 The existing clause has been inserted as a new clause Identification to reflect the relevant provisions of B6.5.
Specification 41
S41C2 The existing clause has been amended to remove sub-clause relating to the definition of an Irrigation system, as this has been consolidated into Schedule 1.
S41C3 The existing clause has been amended to remove requirements relating to Fire-fighting water services and a new provision has been added for pipework and outlets.
S41C4 The existing clause has been amended to reflect updated requirements for components that need Individual protection.
S41C5 The existing clause has been amended to reflect updated requirements for components that need Zone protection.
S41C6 The existing clause has been amended to reflect updated requirements for components that need Containment protection and restructured to improve clarity.
S41C7 The existing clause has been amended to improve clarity.
Part C1 - Sanitary plumbing systems
C1P1 The existing Performance Requirement has been amended and now contains a quantified level of performance for Disposal.
C1P2 The existing Performance Requirement has been amended and now contains a quantified level of performance for Access.
C1P3 The existing Performance Requirement has been amended and now contains quantified levels of performance for Water efficiency.
C1P4 The existing Performance Requirement has been amended and now contains a quantified level of performance for Uncontrolled discharge.
C1P5 The existing Performance Requirement has been amended and now contains quantified levels of performance for Ventilation.
C1P6 The existing Performance Requirement has been amended and now contains quantified levels of performance for Contamination.
C1P7 The existing Performance Requirement has been amended and now contains a quantified level of performance for Damage.
C1V1 A new Determination of Sanitary plumbing wastewater flowrates verification method has been inserted as a means of verifying compliance with C1P3 for pipe sizing.
C1V2 A new System 1 - Common discharge design verification method has been inserted as a means of verifying compliance with C1P5 for pipe sizing.
C1V3 A new System 2 - Common discharge pipe capacity verification method has been inserted as a means of verifying compliance with C1P5 for pipe sizing.
C1V4 A new System 3 - Branch design verification method has been inserted as a means of verifying compliance with C1P5 for pipe sizing.
C1V5 A new Stack design verification method has been inserted as a means of verifying compliance with C1P5 for pipe sizing.
C1D3 The existing clause has been amended for clarity.
C1D4 A new clause for Bushfire prone areas has been inserted.
C1D5 A new clause for Water efficiency has been inserted.
Part C2 - Sanitary drainage systems
C2P1 The title of the Performance Requirement has been amended to Disposal as a consequence of relocating previous requirements into standalone Performance Requirements C2P3, C2P4 C2P5, C2P6 and C2P7.
C2P3 The existing Performance Requirement has been amended as a standalone Performance Requirement for Access.
C2P4 The existing Performance Requirement has been amended and now contains a new quantified performance requirement for Ventilation to avoid hydraulic load imbalance.
C2P5 The existing Performance Requirement has been amended as a standalone performance requirement and include additional requirements for Contamination.
C2P6 The existing Performance Requirement has been amended as a standalone performance requirement for Uncontrolled discharge.
C2P7 The existing Performance Requirement has been amended as a standalone performance requirement for Damage.
C2V3 A new Determination of sanitary drainage wastewater flowrates verification method has been inserted as a means of verifying compliance with C2P1 for pipe sizing.
C2D3 The existing clause has been amended to require pumped discharge from a swimming pool to be connected to the sanitary drainage system.
C2D4 The existing clause has been amended for clarity.
C2D5 A new provision for Bushfire prone areas has been inserted.
Part C3 - On-site wastewater management
Part C3 A new Part has been inserted containing provisions for On-site wastewater management. This includes a new Objective, Functional Statement, Performance Requirements and Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions.
Part D1 - Excessive noise
D1D2 A new provision has been inserted to include compliance with B6D2.
Referenced documents
AS/NZS 1170.2 The 2021 edition of AS/NZS 1170 Part 2 ‘Structural design actions — Wind actions’ has been referenced.
AS 1288 The 2021 edition of AS 1288 ‘Glass in buildings — Selection and installation’ has been referenced.
AS 1397 The 2021 edition of AS 1397 ‘Continuous hot-dip metallic coated steel sheet and strip — Coatings of zinc and zinc alloyed with aluminium and magnesium’ has been referenced. A note has been included to outline transitional arrangements.
AS 1530 Parts 1 to 4 The notes to AS 1530 Parts 1 to 4 have been deleted.
AS 1530.8.1 The 2018 edition of AS 1530 Part 8.1 ‘Methods for fire tests on building materials, components and structures — Tests on elements of construction for buildings exposed to simulated bushfire attack — Radiant heat and small flaming sources’ has been referenced.
AS/NZS 1546.1 The 2008 edition of AS/NZS 1546 Part 1 ‘On-site domestic wastewater treatment units — Septic tanks’ has been referenced.
AS/NZS 1546.2 The 2008 edition of AS/NZS 1546 Part 2 ‘On-site domestic wastewater treatment units — Waterless composting toilets’ has been referenced.
AS 1546.3 Amdt 1 of the 2017 edition of AS1546 Part 3 ‘On-site domestic wastewater treatment units — Secondary treatment systems (incorporating amendment 1)’ has been referenced.
AS 1546.4 The 2016 edition of AS 1546 Part 4 ‘On-site domestic wastewater treatment units — Domestic greywater treatment systems’ has been referenced.
AS/NZS 1547 The 2012 edition of AS/NZS 1547 ‘On-site domestic wastewater management’ has been referenced.
AS/NZS 1562.2 The 1999 edition of AS/NZS 1562 Part 2 ‘Design and installation of sheet roof and wall cladding — Corrugated fibre-reinforced cement’ has been deleted.
AS 1562.3 The 2006 edition of AS 1562 Part 3 ‘Design and installation of sheet roof and wall cladding — Plastic’ has been referenced.
AS 1670.1 Amdt 1 of the 2018 edition AS 1670 Part 1 ‘Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems — System design, installation and commissioning — Fire (incorporating amendment 1)’ has been referenced. Notes to AS 1670 have been amended to outline transitional arrangements.
AS 1670.3 Amdt 1 of the 2018 edition AS 1670 Part 3 ‘Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems — System design, installation and commissioning — Fire alarm monitoring (incorporating amendment 1)’ has been referenced. Notes to AS 1670 have been amended to outline transitional arrangements.
AS 1670.4 Amdt 1 of the 2018 edition AS 1670 Part 4 ‘Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems — System design, installation and commissioning — Emergency warning and intercom systems (incorporating amendment 1)’ has been referenced. Notes to AS 1670 have been amended to outline transitional arrangements.
AS 1684.2 The 2021 edition of AS 1684 Part 2 ‘Residential timber-framed construction — Non-cyclonic areas’ has been referenced.
AS 1684.3 The 2021 edition of AS 1684 Part 3 ‘Residential timber-framed construction —Cyclonic areas’ has been referenced.
AS/NZS 1720.4 The 2019 edition of AS/NZS 1720 Part 4 ‘Timber structures — Fire resistance for structural adequacy of timber elements’ has been referenced.
AS 1720.5 Amdt 1 of the 2015 edition of AS 1720 Part 5 ‘Timber structures —Nailplated timber roof trusses (incorporating amendment 1)’ has been referenced.
AS/NZS 1859.4 The note to AS/NZS 1859.4 has been deleted.
AS 2047 Note to AS 2047 has been updated to reflect transitional arrangements.
AS 2118.1 Amdt 2 of the 2017 edition of AS 2118 Part 1 ‘Automatic fire sprinkler systems — General systems (incorporating amendments 1 and 2)’ has been referenced.
AS 2118.4 The 2012 edition of AS 2118 Part 4 ‘Automatic fire sprinkler systems – Sprinkler protection for accommodation buildings not exceeding four storeys in height’.
AS 2118.5 The 2008 edition of AS 2118 Part 5 ‘Automatic fire sprinkler systems — Home fire sprinkler systems’ has been referenced.
AS 2118.6 The 2012 edition of AS 2118 Part 6 ‘Automatic fire sprinkler systems – Combined sprinkler and hydrant systems in multistorey buildings’.
AS/NZS 2293.1 Amdt 1 of the 2018 edition of AS/NZS 2293 Part 1 ‘Emergency lighting and exit signs for buildings — System design, installation and operation (incorporating amendment 1)’ has been referenced.
AS 2312.1 The 2014 edition of AS 2312 Part 1 ‘Guide to the protection of structural steel against atmospheric corrosion by the use of protective coatings — Paint coatings’ has been referenced.
AS/NZS 2312.2 The 2014 edition of AS/NZS 2312 Part 2 ‘Guide to the protection of structural steel against atmospheric corrosion by the use of protective coatings — Hot dip galvanizing’ has been referenced.
AS/NZS 2327 Amdt 1 of the 2017 edition of AS/NZS 2327 ‘Composite steel structures — composite steel-concrete construction in buildings (incorporating amendment 1)’ has been referenced.
AS 2419.1 The 2021 edition of AS 2419 Part 1 ‘Fire hydrant installations — System design, installation and commissioning’ has been referenced.
AS 2441 The 2005 edition of AS 2441 ‘Installation of fire hose reels (incorporating amendment 1) has been referenced.
AS 2699.1 The 2020 edition of AS 2699 Part 1 ‘Built-in components for masonry construction — Wall ties’ has been referenced. A note has been included to outline transitional arrangements.
AS 2699.3 The 2020 edition of AS 2699 Part 3 ‘Built-in components for masonry construction — Lintels and shelf angles (durability requirements)’ has been referenced. A note has been included to outline transitional arrangements.
AS/NZS 3500.0 The 2021 edition of AS 3500 Part 0 ‘Plumbing and drainage — Glossary of terms’ has been referenced.
AS/NZS 3500.1 The 2021 edition of AS 3500 Part 1 ‘Plumbing and drainage — Water services’ has been referenced.
AS/NZS 3500.2 Amdt 1 of the 2021 edition of AS 3500 Part 2 ‘Plumbing and drainage — Sanitary plumbing and drainage (incorporating amendment 1)’ has been referenced.
AS/NZS 3500.3 The 2021 edition of AS 3500 Part 3 ‘Plumbing and drainage — Stormwater drainage’ has been referenced. A note has been included to outline transitional arrangements.
AS/NZS 3500.4 The 2021 edition of AS 3500 Part 4 ‘Plumbing and drainage — Heated water services’ has been referenced.
AS 3600 Amdt 2 of the 2018 edition of AS 3600 ‘Concrete structures (incorporating amendments 1 and 2)’ has been referenced.
AS 3740 The 2021 edition of AS 3740 ‘Waterproofing of domestic wet areas’ has been referenced.
AS 3959 Amdts 1 and 2 of the 2018 edition of AS 3959 ‘Construction of buildings in bushfire-prone areas (incorporating amendments 1 and 2)’ has been referenced.
AS 4055 The 2021 edition of AS 4055 ‘Wind loads for housing’ has been referenced.
AS 4072.1 The note to AS 4072 Part 1 has been deleted.
AS 4100 The 2020 edition of AS 4100 ‘Steel structures’ has been referenced.
AS 4200.1 Amdt 1 of the 2017 edition of AS 4200 Part 1 ‘Pliable building membranes and underlays — Materials (incorporating amendment 1)’ has been referenced.
AS 4200.2 Amdts 1 and 2 of the 2017 edition of AS 4200 Part 2 ‘Pliable building membranes and underlays — Installation requirements (incorporating amendments 1 and 2)’ has been referenced.
AS/NZS 4234 The 2021 edition of AS/NZS 4234 ‘Heated water systems — Calculation of energy consumption’ has been referenced.
AS 4254.1 The 2021 edition of AS 4254 Part 1 ‘Ductwork for air-handling systems in buildings — Flexible duct’ has been referenced.
AS/NZS 4256.1 The 1994 edition of AS/NZS 4256 Part 1 ‘Plastic roof and wall cladding materials — General requirements’ has been deleted.
AS/NZS 4256.2 The 1994 edition of AS/NZS 4256 Part 2 ‘Plastic roof and wall cladding materials — Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (uPVC) building sheets’ has been deleted.
AS/NZS 4256.3 The 1994 edition of AS/NZS 4256 Part 3 ‘Plastic roof and wall cladding materials — Glass fibre reinforced polyester (GRP)’ has been deleted.
AS/NZS 4256.5 The 1996 edition of AS/NZS 4256 Part 5 ‘Plastic roof and wall cladding materials — Polycarbonate’ has been deleted.
AS 4773.2 Amdt 1 of the 2015 edition of AS 4773 Part 2 ‘Masonry in small buildings — Construction’ has been referenced.
AS/NZS 4858 The 2004 edition of AS/NZS 4858 ‘Wet area membranes’ has been referenced.
AS 5146.3 The 2018 edition of AS 5146 Part 3 ‘Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete — Construction’ has been reinforced referenced.
AS 5216 The 2021 edition of AS 5216 ‘Design of post-installed and cast-in fastenings in concrete’ has been referenced.
AS/NZS 5601.1 The 2013 edition of AS/NZS 5601 Part 1 ‘Gas installations — General installations’ has been referenced.
AIRAH-DA07 The 2021 edition of AIRAH-DA07 ‘Criteria for moisture control design analysis in buildings’ has been referenced.
ASTM E903 The 2012 edition of ASTM E903 ‘Standard Test Method for Solar Absorptance, Reflectance, and Transmittance of Materials Using Integrating Spheres’ has been deleted.
ASTM E96 The 2016 edition of ASTM E96 ‘Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials’ has been referenced.
ABCB The 2022 version of the ABCB ‘Fire Safety Verification Method’ Standard has been referenced.
ABCB The 2022 version of the ABCB ‘Housing Provisions’ Standard has been referenced.
ABCB The 2022 version of the ABCB ‘Livable Housing Design’ Standard has been referenced.
ABCB The 2022 version of the ABCB ‘Standard for NatHERS Heating and Cooling Load Limits’ has been referenced.
ABCB The 2022 version of the ABCB ‘Standard for Whole-of-home Efficiency Factors’ has been referenced.
FPAA101D The 2021 edition of FPAA101D ‘Automatic Fire Sprinkler System Design and Installation — Drinking Water Supply’ has been referenced.
FPAA101H Amdt 1 of the 2018 edition of FPAA101H ‘Automatic Fire Sprinkler System Design and Installation — Hydrant Water Supply (incorporating amendment 1)’ has been referenced.
NASH Standard The 2021 edition of NASH Standard ‘Steel Framed Construction in Bushfire Areas’ has been referenced.
NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 The 2020 edition of NSF/ANS/CAN 372 ‘Drinking Water System Components — Lead Content’ has been referenced.
Schedule 1
Schedule 1 Schedule 1 has been amended as part of the initiative to improve readability of the NCC.
Schedule 1 Definitions includes Abbreviations, Symbols and Glossary. States & Territory Appendices (formerly located in Schedule 1) have been incorporated into Schedule 3 to Schedule 11.
Abbreviations
Abbreviations Acrylic conformal coating (ACC) has been added.
Abbreviations Acrylic latex (ACL) has been added.
Abbreviations Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) has been added.
Abbreviations American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has been added.
Abbreviations American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has been added.
Abbreviations National Standard of Canada (CAN) has been added.
Abbreviations Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) has been added.
Abbreviations Flame zone (FZ) has been added.
Abbreviations Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) has been added.
Abbreviations Hot dip galvanising (HDG) has been added.
Abbreviations Inorganic zinc silicate (IZS) has been added.
Abbreviations NATA has been amended to include reference to Australia.
Abbreviations National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) has been added.
Abbreviations Polyurethane (PUR) has been added.
Symbols
Symbols µg/N.s has been added.
Symbols f’c has been added.
Symbols f’y has been added.
Symbols G has been added.
Symbols N/m has been added.
Symbols Q has been added.
Symbols ULS has been added.
Glossary / Definitions
Glossary A defined term, ‘Above ground rainwater tank’, has been added.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Annual exceedance probability’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to Part 7.4 Gutters and downpipes of the ABCB Housing Provisions.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Assumed cooling thermostat set point’ has been added as a consequence of quantification in J1P2 and H6P1.
Glossary The defined term, ‘Average recurrence interval’, has been deleted as a consequence of amendments to Part 7.4 Gutters and downpipes of the ABCB Housing Provisions.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Bond breaker’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to Part 10.2 of the ABCB Housing Provisions.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Building complexity criteria’, has been added.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Buried rainwater tank’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to Specification 41 of Volume Three.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Cooling degree hours’ has been added as a consequence of quantification in J1P2 and H6P1.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Daily outdoor temperature range’ has been added as a consequence of quantification in J1P2 and H6P1.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Dehumidification gram hours’, has been added as a consequence of quantification in J1P2 and H6P1.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Design bushfire’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to Part G5.
Glossary The defined term, ‘Domestic services’, has been amended to include on-site renewable energy equipment as a result of quantification in J1P3 and H6P2.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Drainage flange’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to Part 10.2 of the ABCB Housing Provisions.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Drainage riser’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to Part 10.2 of the ABCB Housing Provisions.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Efficacy’, has been added as a consequence of including quantified Performance Requirement for automatic warning for occupants.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Energy value’, has been added as a consequence of quantification in J1P3 and H6P2.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Engaged pier’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to Section 5 of the ABCB Housing Provisions.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Fire actions’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to Part G5.
Glossary The defined term, ‘Flashing’, has been amended to clarify perimeter and vertical flashings as a consequence of amendments to Part 10.2 of the ABCB Housing Provisions.
Glossary The defined term, ‘Floor area’, for Volume One, has been amended on account of the new defined term ‘Volume’.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Floor waste’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to Part 10.2 of the ABCB Housing Provisions.
Glossary The defined term, ‘Glazing’, has been amended as a consequence of the updates to the energy efficiency Deemed-to-Satisfy provisions for Class 2 buildings.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Heating degree hours’, has been added as a consequence of quantification in J1P2 and H6P1.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Hob’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to Part 10.2 of the ABCB Housing Provisions.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Irrigation system’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to S41C2 in Volume Three.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Lateral support’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to Part 5.3 of the ABCB Housing Provisions.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Main water heater’ has been added as a consequence of including new whole-of-home energy efficiency requirements.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Main space conditioning’ has been added as a consequence of including new whole-of-home energy efficiency requirements.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Maximum retained water level’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to Part 10.2 of the ABCB Housing Provisions.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Membrane’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to Part 10.2 of the ABCB Housing Provisions.
Glossary The defined term, ‘NABERS Energy for Offices’ has been amended to be ‘NABERS Energy’ to reflect its use for multiple building classifications.
Glossary The defined term, ‘Performance-based design brief’ has been amended for clarity.
Glossary The defined term, ‘Point of connection’, has been amended for clarity.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Preformed shower base’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to Part 10.2 of the ABCB Housing Provisions.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Primary insulation layer’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to Condensation management provisions.
Glossary The defined term ‘Rainwater harvesting system’ has been amended to ‘Rainwater service’ and ‘Rainwater storage’ as a consequence of amendments to Part B6 of Volume Three.
Glossary The defined term ‘Reference building’ has been amended to remove reference to Thermal comfort levels and as a consequence of the introduction of J1V5.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Reliability’, has been added as a consequence of including quantified Performance Requirements for automatic warning for occupants.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Screed’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to Part 10.2 of the ABCB Housing Provisions.
Glossary The defined term, ‘Shower area’, has been amended to clarify enclosed and unenclosed shower areas as a consequence of amendments to Part 10.2 of the ABCB Housing Provisions.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Shower screen’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to Part 10.2 of the ABCB Housing Provisions.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Thermal energy load’, has been added as a consequence of quantification in J1P2 and H6P1.
Glossary The defined term ‘Total R-Value’ in the ABCB Housing Provisions has been amended to align with Volume One.
Glossary The defined term ‘Total System U-Value’ in the ABCB Housing Provisions has been amended to align with Volume One.
Glossary A defined term ‘Unprotected water service’, has been added as a consequence of introducing a new provision for unprotected water service – B5D5 of Volume Three.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Vapour permeance’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to the condensation management provisions.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Volume’, has been added to clarify the volume space with respect to a building, fire compartment and atrium.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Waterproofing system’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to Part 10.2 of the ABCB Housing Provisions.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Water stop’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to Part 10.2 of the ABCB Housing Provisions.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Weighted average’, has been added as a consequence of amendments to A5G4.
Glossary A defined term, ‘Wetted surface area’, has been added to provide clarification for the defined term ‘Weighted average’.