Initiatives | Australian Building Codes Board

The 2019-20 ABCB Business Plan is currently under consideration by Building Ministers.

Building Ministers endorsed the 2018-19 Business Plan on 10 August 2018.

The 2018-19 Business Plan comprises ABCB core business projects as well as several key pieces of work that have been identified as a priority by the Building Ministers' Forum. This includes a range of activities to mitigate risks associated with fire in high rise buildings, along with initiatives to support improved compliance in the implementation of the NCC, which builds on the expedited work in NCC 2016 Volume One Amendment 1.

Prioritisation will be given to the examination of fire safety measures relating to child care facilities in high rise buildings. The ABCB will also be reviewing contemporary research on smoke alarms and the relevant NCC provisions to ensure their adequacy, and examine evidence to support the possible inclusion of bushfire protection provisions for high risk non-residential buildings.

Detailed information about the Board’s other priorities such as energy efficiency, accessible housing, increased and competent use of performance, and NCC education and understanding, can also be found in the 2018-19 Business Plan.

Current initiatives

Building Confidence Report Implementation Team

Updating and Maintaining

Acceptable Construction Practice Review

Plumbing Code Research

Variation Reduction, Consolidation and Harmonisation

Education

Building Confidence Report Implementation Team

Updating and Maintaining

Acceptable Construction Practice Review

Plumbing Code Research

Variation Reduction, Consolidation and Harmonisation

Education

FAQs View all

How do I reset my password?

Visit the Request Password Reset page (http://www.abcb.gov.au/User/Request-Password-Reset) on this site.
Enter your existing email address (the one you registered with).
Select the yellow 'Request Password Reset' button. If successful the ‘Email Sent!’ wording will show and you will then receive a verification email to the email address you identified.
Upon receipt of the email you should click on the 'Click Here to reset your password' link. This will take you to the Reset Password page.
Then enter a new password and select Reset Password. If successful the ‘Password Reset Success!’ wording will show and you will be able to access the NCC and archived volumes.
A confirmation email will also be sent to you once the reset is successful.

What is the NCC?

Detailed information about the National Construction Code (NCC) and how it works is available under the NCC section of this website.

How do I access the NCC?

Individuals can register for access to the free digital NCC by selecting the register button at the top of this webpage. Registrations are for individuals only; there will be no shared access for organisations. Each registration will have its own unique login details based upon a user's email address, which requires verification before access is granted.

What is the free "digital" NCC?

The ABCB's free NCC 'digital' service includes online access to the code from NCC 2016 onward. Printable PDF downloads are also available for all editions which allow for individuals to print all or part of the NCC volumes as required.

Can I purchase a hard copy of the NCC from the ABCB?

No. As of NCC 2015, the ABCB will no longer produce hard copy versions. Instead, users have the option of printing the complete NCC set or individual volumes from PDF files in A4 format. Printing has also been enabled within the online service. Alternatively, individuals can arrange for a copy to be printed through their local print/copy shop for personal use, utilising the downloadable PDF.

Can I get access to previous NCC editions for free?

Yes. All registered users have access to copies of past NCC, BCA and PCA editions. Up until NCC 2015 these are available as downloadable PDF documents whereas both PDF and online formats are available for the NCC 2016 edition.

Can I purchase a hard copy of NCC elsewhere?

Yes. A list of commercial outlets selling the hard copy NCC is detailed in the NCC section of this website under Commercial Providers.