National Construction Code

The Building Information Gateway (BIG) provides access to the 2022 National Construction Code, and 2019 National Construction Code.

The 1st of May 2023 marked the adoption of the National Construction Code (NCC) 2022 by the states and territories.

Some of the major changes in NCC 2022 are subject to longer transition periods, including:

livable housing
energy efficiency and condensation mitigation
lead free plumbing products.

To find out more information, refer to this transition table.

State and territory legislation stipulates which edition of the NCC applies to a particular project. It is recommended to check with state and territory building authorities for local advice on transitional provisions.

Name	Publisher
Livable Housing Design Voluntary Standard: Beyond Minimum Standard	Current Australian Building Codes Board	This ABCB Voluntary Standard (‘Voluntary Standard’) is a set of non-mandatory technical provisions that if complied with will enable dwellings to better meet the needs of the community, including older people and people with mobility limitations.
Livable Housing Design Handbook	Current Australian Building Codes Board	Assists in understanding Part G7 of NCC Volume One, Part H8 of NCC Volume Two and the ABCB Standard for Livable Housing Design.
Adequacy of Female Public Sanitary Facilities: Impact Analysis	Current Australian Building Codes Board	The purpose of this impact analysis is to evaluate the regulatory impacts of proposed changes to increase the minimum required provisions for female public sanitary facilities; the proposed changes attempt to address unreasonable queuing times for females which are currently far longer than those for males.
Sound transmission and insulation in buildings	Current Australian Building Codes Board	The Sound Transmission and Insulation in Buildings Handbook assists in understanding the sound transmission and insulation requirements in the NCC Volume One and Volume Two.
Understanding the NCC: Thermal bridging in residential buildings	Current Australian Building Codes Board	The following is a general representation and introduction to the DTS Provisions for thermal bridging in residential buildings.
NatHERS 2022: Whole of Home Overview	Current NatHERS	The Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme, or NatHERS, is being expanded to include Whole of Home assessments and ratings to support the proposed National Construction Code energy efficiency requirements for residential buildings in 2022; the changes will help households improve a home's energy efficiency and reduce energy use, which provides a range of benefits including lower energy bills, improved comfort and health for occupants, and reduced carbon emissions.
NCC 2022 Table of BCA 2022 References by BCA 2019 Reference: Lexicon	Current Australian Building Codes Board	Maps the NCC 2022 reference with the relevant NCC 2019 reference.
Lead in Plumbing Products: Implementation Plan	Current Australian Building Codes Board	From 1 September 2025, only products conforming to the lead free provisions, where required, will be authorised for use in plumbing installations.
Apartment energy efficiency Handbook	Current Australian Building Codes Board	Assists in understanding the energy efficiency provisions in NCC Volume One that apply to Class 2 apartment buildings.
Understanding the NCC: Waterproofing in houses	Current Australian Building Codes Board	The waterproofing provisions in NCC Volume Two require a building to be constructed in a way that prevents potential health risk, dangerous conditions or any damage to building elements which can caused by dampness or waterflow from wet areas such as bathrooms, laundries or the like in a building.
Understanding the NCC: Building classifications	Current Australian Building Codes Board	Building classifications are referenced in Section A of the Governing Requirements, Part A6 of the NCC.
Construction of buildings in flood hazard areas: ABCB Standard	Current Australian Building Codes Board	Specifies requirements for flood-resistant design and construction of buildings that are subject to the NCC requirements and that are located, in whole or in part, in flood hazard areas.
Indoor Air Quality Verification Methods Handbook	Current Australian Building Codes Board	Assists in understanding the indoor air quality (IAQ) Verification Methods in NCC Volumes One and Two (F6V1 and F6V2 in NCC Volume One and H4V3 of NCC Volume Two).
Housing Energy Efficiency Handbook	Current Australian Building Codes Board	Assists in understanding the energy efficiency provisions in NCC Volume Two that apply to houses.
Cross-Connection Control Handbook	Current Australian Building Codes Board	Assists in understanding cross-connection control and the requirements of NCC Volume Three, the Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA).
Bushfire Verification Methods Handbook	Latest Australian Building Codes Board	Assists in understanding the Verification Methods for building in bushfire prone areas in NCC Volumes One and Two (G5V1 in NCC Volume One and H7V2 in NCC Volume Two).
Condensation in Buildings Handbook	Current Australian Building Codes Board	Assists in understanding the condensation requirements in NCC 2022 Volumes One and Two.
NCC 2022 Volume 1 Building Code of Australia	Latest Australian Building Codes Board	Primarily covers the design and construction of multi-residential, commercial, industrial and public assembly buildings and some associated structures.
NCC 2022 Volume 2 Building Code of Australia	Latest Australian Building Codes Board	Primarily covers the design and construction of smaller scale buildings including houses, small sheds, carports and some associated structures.
ABCB Housing Provisions Standard 2022	Latest Australian Building Codes Board	Contains Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions that are considered to be acceptable forms of construction that meet the requirements for complying with Parts H1 to H8 of NCC Volume Two.
NCC 2022 Volume 2 & Housing Provisions	Latest Australian Building Codes Board	Compiles the National Construction Code 2022 Volume 2 Building Code of Australia AND the ABCB 2022 Housing Provisions Standard.
NCC 2022 Volume 3 Plumbing Code of Australia	Latest Australian Building Codes Board	Covers the design, construction and maintenance of plumbing and drainage systems in new and existing buildings.
Consolidated Performance Requirements	Current Australian Building Codes Board	Provides a compilation of all NCC Performance Requirements and the supporting General Requirements.
NatHERS Heating and Cooling Load Limits Standard	Latest Australian Building Codes Board	NatHERS compliance pathway for energy efficiency.
Fire Safety Verification Method Standard	Latest Australian Building Codes Board	Provides a process for engineering the design of fire safety Performance Solutions. The document provides the flexibility required to develop Performance Solutions while still maintaining the level of safety required by the NCC.
Livable Housing Design Standard	Latest Australian Building Codes Board	Provides a set of technical provisions that if complied with will enable dwellings to better meet the needs of the community, including older people and people with mobility limitations
Whole-of-Home Efficiency Factors Standard	Latest Australian Building Codes Board	This ABCB Standard provides WOH efficiency factors for Class 1 dwellings, Class 2 sole-occupancy units and Class 4 parts of buildings in the energy efficiency provisions of the NCC; It applies in each NCC climate zone and jurisdiction.
NCC 2019 Volume 1 Amendment 1	Superseded Australian Building Codes Board	Covering the design and construction of multi-residential, commercial, industrial and public assembly buildings.
NCC 2019 Volume 2 Amendment 1	Superseded Australian Building Codes Board	Covering the design and construction of smaller scale buildings including houses, small sheds, carports and some associated structures.
NCC 2019 Volume 3 Amendment 1	Superseded Australian Building Codes Board	Covering the design, construction and maintenance of plumbing and drainage systems in new and existing buildings.
NCC 2019 BCA Guide Amendment 1	Superseded Australian Building Codes Board	A companion manual to Volume One. It is intended as a reference book for people seeking clarification, illustrations, or examples
NCC 2016 Consolidated Performance Requirements	Superseded Australian Building Codes Board	Provides a compilation of all NCC Performance Requirements and the supporting General Requirements.
NCC 2016 Volume Three	Superseded Australian Building Codes Board	The NCC is a uniform set of technical provisions for the design and construction of buildings and other structures, and plumbing and drainage systems throughout Australia. It allows for variations in climate and geological or geographic conditions.
NCC 2016 Volume One Amendment 1	Superseded Australian Building Codes Board	The NCC is a uniform set of technical provisions for the design and construction of buildings and other structures, and plumbing and drainage systems throughout Australia. It allows for variations in climate and geological or geographic conditions.
NCC 2016 Guide to the BCA Volume One - Amendment 1	Superseded Australian Building Codes Board	The Guide is a companion manual to Volume One. It is intended as a reference book for people seeking clarification, illustrations, or examples, of what are sometimes complex BCA provisions.
NCC 2016 Volume Two	Superseded Australian Building Codes Board	Contains the requirements for: Class 1 and 10a buildings, and certain Class 10b structures, and Class 10c private bushfire shelters.