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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.

From 1 September 2025, only products conforming to the lead free provisions, where required, will be authorised for use in plumbing installations.

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.

The following is a general representation and introduction to the DTS Provisions for thermal bridging in residential buildings.

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.

Provides a compilation of all NCC Performance Requirements and the supporting General Requirements.

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.

Assists in understanding cross-connection control and the requirements of NCC Volume Three, the Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA).

Assists in understanding the energy efficiency provisions in NCC Volume Two that apply to houses.

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).