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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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The NCC 2022 housing energy efficiency calculator assists in understanding and applying the Volume Two ABCB Housing Provisions Standard Part 13 DTS Provisions for energy efficiency.
This video explores the purpose and operation of the WaterMark Certification Scheme for plumbing and drainage products.
Describes the compliance options for Performance Requirement H6P1 and the development of a Performance Solution using the benchmarks in Specification 44.
Provides guidance on the process for developing NCC Performance Solutions across all Volumes of NCC 2022.
Provides guidance on applying the NCC 2022 evidence of suitability provisions across all volumes.
This handbook provides guidance on the energy efficiency requirements for Class 2 apartment buildings. It also complements the Housing Energy Efficiency Handbook.
The Housing energy efficiency handbook assists in understanding the energy efficiency provisions in NCC Volume Two that apply to houses.
Understanding the NCC: Thermal bridging in residential buildings provides an introduction to thermal bridging in the context of the energy efficiency requirements of residential buildings in Volume
This report is a cost-benefit analysis of a series of options identified by Weir Legal & Consulting for the Building Product Assurance Framework (BPAF).
This report was commissioned to identify and explore regulatory options to progress the Building Product Assurance Framework (BPAF).
This report provides an overview of the proposed regulatory options for the progression of the Building Product Assurance Framework (BPAF).
In June 2024, Building Ministers approved the ABCB Business Plan for 2024-2025.
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).