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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.
Energy Action was contracted to review the 2016 National Construction Code (NCC2016) and make recommendations on increasing the stringency of the Section J provisions
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 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),
Performance Solution scenario This Performance Solution scenario has been developed to assist plumbing practitioners in formulating Performance Solutions concerning high rise apartment stacks.
Report This report outlines the principles and methodology used to develop the proposed residential heating and cooling load limits for all Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) climate z
This infographic depicts the relationships between the development of WaterMark Product Specifications (which specify product requirements) and PCA referenced documents (which specify installation
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
This document provides an update on a project to review the Energy Efficiency Provisions in the NCC for 2019.
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 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 Advisory Note explains the intent of the concessions in Specification C1.1, Clauses 3.10(a) and 4.3 (a) of NCC Volume One.