To ensure you remain up-to-date with current Australian building regulations the ABCB maintains a number of options for accessing the National Construction Code (NCC). All products, including the NCC and BCA packages, are available via the ABCB Online Shop. The ABCB also maintains commercial licensing arrangements with a number of third party publishers including, SAI Global, LexisNexis, the Hendry Group and Thomson Reuters. Alternatively, the NCC is available for viewing at various outlets throughout Australia; to find an outlet in your area click here.
To assist practitioners with meeting the requirements of the National Construction Code (NCC), the ABCB has developed a number of tools and calculators. These tools and calculators include a glazing calculator, a lighting calculator and climate zone maps.
The National Construction Code (NCC) series is amended and published annually. Supplied as either a hard copy & online package, a PDF & online package or a hard copy, PDF & online package this service includes access to a range of electronic services and products for the duration of the annual adoption period via the NCC Online log-in portal. Each edition incorporates all the yearly additions and changes regarding building regulations, provisions and solutions to ensure your building practices are up-to-date.
To view current pricing or to place an order visit the ABCB Online Shop.
National Construction Code: Complete Series
The NCC complete series is available as three separate packages; hard copy and online, PDF and online or hard copy, PDF and online. The complete series includes:
- BCA Volume One (Class 2 to Class 9 Buildings)
- BCA Volume Two (Class 1 & Class 10 Buildings)
- Volume Three: Plumbing Code of Australia
- Volume One Appendices: Variations & Additions
- (Online access includes the E-Guide in electronic format only)
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Building Code of Australia (BCA)
The BCA 2011 package is available as three separate packages; either hard copy and online, PDF and online or hard copy, PDF and online. The package includes:
- BCA Volume One (Class 2 to Class 9 Buildings)
- BCA Volume Two (Class 1 & Class 10 Buildings)
- Volume One Appendices: Variations & Additions
- (Online access includes the E-Guide in electronic format only)
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Both the NCC complete series and the BCA package include a subscription to the ABCB's Building Regulation Magazine; ABR-Online; and Email-Alert services. Your online service also provides you with the E-Guide to the BCA (in electronic format), and access to all previous editions, amendments, subscriptions and related BCA information since 1988.
Other Products
In addition to the NCC and BCA packages, the ABCB provides the following products:
- Residential Housing Provisions (BCA Volume Two), in either hard copy & online, PDF & online or hard copy, PDF & online.
- Volume Three: Plumbing Code of Australia, in either hard copy & online, PDF & online or hard copy, PDF & online.
- Guide to the BCA, in hard copy.
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Short-Term Online Access
This service is designed for individuals who only require short-term access to NCC information in electronic read-only format.
- NCC Online - Monthly Access (30 days consecutive access to the BCA & PCA up to 30 April 2011)
- NCC Online - Occasional Access (12 days occasional access to the BCA & PCA up to 30 April 2011)
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Student Pricing
Full time building and construction industry students currently enrolled in a recognised tertiary accredited course are eligible for a discount. Visit the ABCB Online Shop, download the student order form and follow the instructions.
Council Pricing: Public Viewing Copies
With the release of the NCC, the ABCB will provide Councils with an additional complete volume set when ordering your copy of either the BCA volumes or the complete NCC series. This free service is provided so Councils can assist constituents looking to access NCC information.
Educational Institutions
The ABCB provides reduced pricing for educational institutions seeking to purchase multiple hard copy products, or multiple licenses for NCC electronic products. For more information please phone the ABCB on 1300 134 631.