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Evidence of suitability handbook
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Provides guidance to apply the NCC evidence of suitability provisions across all volumes. It includes a framework and decision flow chart to assist in correct use of these provisions.

Handbook-evidence-suitability-2021-2.pdf (3.47 MB)
Evidence of suitability handbook
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Provides guidance on applying the NCC 2022 evidence of suitability provisions across all volumes. It includes a framework and decision flow chart to assist in the correct application of these provisions.

NCC 2022 Evidence of suitability handbook.pdf (1.56 MB)
New condensation in buildings handbook
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Need help understanding condensation in buildings? Help is here!

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

NCC-2022-Cross-connection-control-Handbook-FA.pdf (6.73 MB)
Bushfire verification methods handbook
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The Bushfire Verification Methods handbook assists in understanding the Verification Methods for building in bushfire prone areas in NCC Volume One and Volume Two.

NCC-2022-Bushfire-Verification-Methods-Handbook-FA.pdf (9.63 MB)
Access Verification Methods handbook
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Provides guidance to use these Verification Methods in NCC Volume One for ramps and access to and within a building.

Handbook-Access-verification-methods.pdf (1.74 MB)
Cross-connection control handbook
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Provides guidance on cross-connection control in NCC Volume Three for plumbing and drainage solutions.

Handbook-cross-connection-control.pdf (5.17 MB)
Upgrading existing buildings handbook
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Provides guidance to develop or approve a scope of proposed remedial work to upgrade an existing building for multi-residential, commercial, industrial and public buildings.

Handbook-upgrading-existing-buildings.pdf (1.57 MB)
Warm water systems handbook
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Provides guidance on warm water systems in NCC Volume Three for plumbing and drainage solutions.

Handbook-warm-water-systems.pdf (5.66 MB)
Apartment energy efficiency handbook
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This handbook provides guidance on the energy efficiency requirements for Class 2 apartment buildings. It also complements the Housing energy efficiency handbook. Together, these handbooks are intended to help you understand and comply with the latest…

Apartment energy efficiency handbook.pdf (4.03 MB)
ABCB Livable Housing Design Handbook
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This handbook provides guidance on the NCC requirements for livable housing design, including the ABCB Standard for Livable Housing Design.

Livable-Housing-Design-handbook-2022-1.1.pdf (7.19 MB)
Lifts used during evacuation handbook
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Provides guidance on risks and equipment limitations when considering lifts as a Performance Solution.

Handbook-lifts-used-during-evacuation-2013.pdf (1.45 MB)
New Apartment Energy Efficiency Handbook released
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Our new Apartment Energy Efficiency Handbook is…
New ABCB support materials for livable housing design provisions in NCC 2022
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The ABCB has released 2 new publications to…Our resource library and news section are a good…If you have any questions regarding this article…
Accessible Entrance Performance Solution Process
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This case study outlines the application of NCC Provision A2.2(4). It aims to demonstrate a practical application of the NCC Performance Solution process.

The case study assists NCC users in understanding and developing Performance Solutions. It…

Case-study-accessible-entrance-performance-solution.pdf (747.2 KB)
Notice: Corrigendum to Livable Housing Design Standard
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The ABCB Livable Housing Design Standard  (the…
Report Rainwater harvesting and use
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This report is the outcome of the ABCB’s Plumbing Code Development Research Project for rainwater harvesting and use. The reports follows on from the Consultation Document released in mid-2015, and makes five recommendations for a national approach to…

Report-rainwater-harvesting-use.pdf (2.09 MB)
Final RIS Energy efficiency of commercial buildings
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Regulation Impact Statement for decision In November 2018, the ABCB agreed to implement changes to the NCC to improve energy efficiency in commercial buildings. These amendments to Section J of the NCC will be available to preview from February 2019…

Final-RIS-energy-efficiency-commercial-buildings.docx (2.5 MB)
Final RIS Energy efficiency of commercial buildings
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Regulation Impact Statement for decision In November 2018, the ABCB agreed to implement changes to the NCC to improve energy efficiency in commercial buildings. These amendments to Section J of the NCC will be available to preview from February 2019…

Final-RIS-energy-efficiency-of-commercial-buildings.pdf (3.87 MB)
Livable housing design webinar – questions and answers
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In March 2023, we delivered a series of webinars for practitioners to learn about key changes and new provisions in NCC 2022 Volume One and Volume Two for energy efficiency, condensation management and livable housing design.

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