Relevant resources for architects and designers

Assists in understanding and applying Part J5.7, Pump System energy efficiency DTS Provisions.

Provides guidance to use the Verification Methods in NCC Volumes One and Two. It helps to understand methods used to assess structural robustness with practical examples.

Provides guidance on risks and equipment limitations when considering lifts as a Performance Solution.

Provides guidance to use these Verification Methods in NCC Volumes One and Two. It offers theory about structural reliability and the policy objectives of these Performance Requirements.

Provides guidance on warm water systems in NCC Volume Three for plumbing and drainage solutions.

This Guideline assists in developing a proposal to change the NCC. It describes the information that should be included when completing a Proposal for Change (PFC) form.

This report estimates the potential construction costs for an accessible adult change facility in an existing modified BCA facility or a separated facility as specified below:

This case study shows how to calculate the Total R-Value, including thermal bridging, for roof system in a Class 7 storage facility located in climate zone 6.

This case study shows how to calculate the Total R-Value, including thermal bridging, for a wall system in a Class 6 shop located in climate zone 3.

This case study shows how to calculate the Total R-Value, including thermal bridging, for a wall system in a Class 3 residential building located in climate zone 5.

This discussion paper was released in April 2014, it informed and sought feedback from stakeholders on the resilience of new buildings to extreme weather events.

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.

This information brochure provides a summary of relevant information regarding the CodeMark Australia Certification Scheme

Advisory Note This Advisory Note relates to requirements for stairways, landings and ramps to have slip-resistant, non-skid or non-slip surfaces.

Performance Solution scenario This Performance Solution Scenario has been developed to assist building practitioners in formulating Performance Solutions using a NABERS Energy Commitment Agreement.

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

This final decision Regulation Impact Statement considers a further five proposals that were developed with assistance of the Emergency Egress Forum.

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

At its meeting on 19 February 2016, the Building Ministers’ Forum agreed to the development and implementation of a range of measures to help address risks associated with high risk cladding produc

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

This Case Study outlines developing a DTS Solution for the energy efficiency of a small office building. It is based on the DTS Provisions in Section J of NCC Volume One.