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Condensation in buildings handbook
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The Condensation in Buildings Handbook assists in understanding the condensation requirements in NCC Volume One and Volume Two.

Condensation-in-buildings-handbook.pdf (9.09 MB)
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)
Landslide hazards handbook
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Provides guidance on building related issues on sites prone to landslide hazard.

Handbook-landslide-hazards-2015.pdf (5.12 MB)
Structural robustness handbook
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Provides guidance to use the Verification Methods in NCC Volumes One and Two. It helps to understand methods used to assess structural robustness with practical examples.

Handbook-Structural-Robustness.pdf (1.21 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)
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)
Performance Solution Process handbook
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Provides guidance on the process for developing NCC Performance Solutions across all Volumes of NCC 2022.

NCC 2022- Performance Solution Process handbook.pdf (1.35 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)
Structural reliability Verification Method handbook
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Provides guidance to use these Verification Methods in NCC Volumes One and Two. It offers theory about structural reliability and the policy objectives of these Performance Requirements.

Handbook-structural-reliability.pdf (4.23 MB)
Digital building telecommunications access handbook
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Provides guidance on facilitating access to buildings for telecommunications services.

Handbook-digital-building-telecommunications-access.pdf (2.75 MB)
Sound Transmission and Insulation in Buildings handbook
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This handbook assists in understanding the sound insulation regulatory requirements of the NCC in Volumes One and Two that apply to Class 1, 2, 3 and 9c buildings.

Sound-transmission-handbook-2022-final.pdf (2.18 MB)
Indoor air quality verification methods handbook
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The Indoor Air Quality Verification Methods Handbook assists in understanding the indoor air quality (IAQ) Verification Methods in NCC Volume One and Volume Two.

Handbook-Indoor-Air-Quality-Verification-Methods-NCC-2022.pdf (6.29 MB)
Construction of buildings in flood hazard areas handbook
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Provides an understanding of the provisions in the ABCB Standard for Construction of Buildings in Flood Hazard Areas. Offers additional advisory information outside the scope of the Standard. This handbook should be read in conjunction with the ABCB…

Handbook-flood-2012.pdf (5.6 MB)
New Commercial energy efficiency handbook released
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Our new Commercial energy efficiency handbook is…
New Apartment Energy Efficiency Handbook released
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Our new Apartment Energy Efficiency Handbook is…
Planned update - Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Handbook
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Our Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Handbook is being reviewed and updated to reflect the latest scientific evidence from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Use of AS 1324.2 for demonstrating air filter efficiency
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For the purposes of the NCC, AS 1324.2:2003 is a current test standard for demonstrating the efficiency of air filters. Further, for a Deemed-to-Satisfy (DTS) Solution, it is the only applicable test standard.

The process for developing Performance Solutions A2.2(4) is now in effect
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What this means is that the NCC provisions for…Performance solution process handbook The…The  Accessible Entrance Performance Solution…VideosThis video provides an overview of the NCC as a…This video provides an overview of the Assessment…This video provides an overview of our guide to…ABCB’s Subject Matter Expert Evan Logan discusses…This interactive video demonstrates a plumbing…The ABCB has a range of other useful resources…
Building for 7 Stars: top tips and guidance
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Building for 7 stars doesn’t have to be costly or complicated. Simple design features and material choices make a big difference to energy efficiency and a home’s energy rating.

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)

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