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The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) is a joint initiative of all levels of Australian Government and includes representatives from the building industry. The Board was established in an inter-government agreement signed by the Australian Government and State and Territory Ministers responsible for building regulatory matters on 1 March 1994 and reaffirmed by Ministers in April 2006
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Consultation RIS 2010-03 Now Available for Download - Proposal to Amend the Building Code of Australia to Include Requirements for Private Bushfire Shelters (August 2010)
A Consultation Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) has been prepared for the purpose of informing stakeholders and other interested parties regarding the proposal to include requirements for private bushfire shelters in the Building Code of Australia (BCA). Moreabout:Consultation RIS 2010-03 Now Available for Download - Proposal to Amend the Building Code of Australia to Include Requirements for Private Bushfire Shelters (August 2010)
Date Published: 11 Aug 10
Media Release - ABCB Welcomes Final Report of 2009 Vic Bushfires Royal Commission
The Australian Building Codes Board welcomes the release of the Royal Commission’s Final Report and the priority given by the Commissioners to the protection of human life and the safety of communities. Moreabout:Media Release - ABCB Welcomes Final Report of 2009 Vic Bushfires Royal Commission
Date Published: 06 Aug 10
Consultation RIS 2010-02 Now Available for Download - Proposal to Amend the Building Code of Australia to Include Mitigation Against the Effects of Saline Soils
A Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) has been prepared in order to inform stakeholders and other interested parties regarding a proposal to amend the Building Code of Australia (BCA) to include mitigation against the effects of saline soils. Moreabout:Consultation RIS 2010-02 Now Available for Download - Proposal to Amend the Building Code of Australia to Include Mitigation Against the Effects of Saline Soils
Date Published: 03 Aug 10
Consultation RIS 2010-01 Now Available for Download - Proposal to Revise Building Code of Australia Requirements for Construction in Cyclone Affected Regions
The Consultation RIS for a 'Proposal to revise the Building Code of Australia requirements for construction in cyclone affected regions' is now available for public comment. Also released for information to support the RIS is the JDH Consulting research report 'Impact of climate change on design wind speeds in cyclonic regions'. Moreabout:Consultation RIS 2010-01 Now Available for Download - Proposal to Revise Building Code of Australia Requirements for Construction in Cyclone Affected Regions
Date Published: 30 Jul 10
New National Construction Code Plumbing Provisions Available for Public Comment
The National Plumbing Regulatory Forum (NPRF) and the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) are working together to deliver consolidated building and plumbing codes in 2011. The National Construction Code Series will eventually include all on-site construction regulation (building, plumbing, electrical and telecommunications). Moreabout:New National Construction Code Plumbing Provisions Available for Public Comment
Date Published: 21 Jul 10
Media Release - New National Construction Code Plumbing Provisions Available for Public Comment
The Australian Building Codes Board has announced that the draft changes for the 2011 Plumbing Provisions, earmarked for inclusion in the new National Construction Code (NCC) series, will be available from the ABCB website for public comment from 21 July 2010. Moreabout:Media Release - New National Construction Code Plumbing Provisions Available for Public Comment
Date Published: 19 Jul 10
Beware of Non-compliant Thermal Insulation
Building practitioners are reminded that it is mandatory for all thermal building insulation products to be installed in new houses to comply with the labelling, testing, quality assurance and other requirements in the Building Code of Australia (BCA). Moreabout:Beware of Non-compliant Thermal Insulation
Date Published: 29 Jun 10
Premises Standards Awareness Seminars 2010
The Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) and the ABCB will collaborate to deliver half-day seminars throughout August and September 2010, on the Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards (Premises Standards). The Premises Standards will take effect on 1 May 2011 and will lead to significant improvements in the level of access required in new buildings and existing buildings undergoing renovation. It is anticipated that corresponding changes will be made to the Building Code of Australia at the same time. Moreabout:Premises Standards Awareness Seminars 2010
Date Published: 08 Jun 10
BCA 2011 Draft Proposals Available for Comment
The draft changes for the 2011 edition of the Building Code of Australia (BCA 2011) have been placed on the ABCB website for public comment and to give BCA users advance notice of proposals that may take effect on 1 May 2011. Moreabout:BCA 2011 Draft Proposals Available for Comment
Date Published: 02 Jun 10
Trial Lighting Calculator for use with BCA 2010 Volumes One and Two Now Available for Download
The trial Lighting Calculator for BCA Volume One and Two has been developed to assist users of the lighting provisions in J6.2 and 3.12.5.5 respectively. Moreabout:Trial Lighting Calculator for use with BCA 2010 Volumes One and Two Now Available for Download
Date Published: 01 Jun 10
Energy Efficiency Provisions for BCA 2010 - Information Handbooks Now Available for Download
The Information Handbooks relating to Energy Efficiency provisions for Volumes One and Two of BCA 2010 are now available for download. Moreabout:Energy Efficiency Provisions for BCA 2010 - Information Handbooks Now Available for Download
Date Published: 27 May 10
2010 BCA Information Seminars - Changes to the Building Code of Australia Presentation Now Available
Date Published: 25 May 10
2010 BCA Information Seminars - Energy Efficiency Presentation Now Available
The energy efficiency presentation used during the 2010 BCA information seminar series is now available for download. Moreabout:2010 BCA Information Seminars - Energy Efficiency Presentation Now Available
Date Published: 12 May 10
Performance Standard for Private Bushfire Shelters 2010 (Part 1) - Now Available
The ABCB has announced the release of a Performance Standard for the design and construction of private bushfire shelters. Moreabout:Performance Standard for Private Bushfire Shelters 2010 (Part 1) - Now Available
Date Published: 30 Apr 10
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