WHAT IS THE NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION CODE (NCC)?

The NCC provides the minimum necessary requirements for safety, health, amenity and
sustainability in the design and construction of new buildings (and new building work in
existing buildings) throughout Australia.

The Consolidated
NCC Volume One NCC Volume Two NCC Volume Three Performance Requirements
primarily applies to Class primarily applies to Class 1 applies to plumbing and is a collection of the
2 to 9 buildings which are and 10 buildings which are drainage for all classes Performance Requirements
commercial, industrial and houses, sheds and carports. of buildings. and the supporting General
multi-residential buildings. Requirements for all classes
of buildings.

The NCC is a The primary users

‘performance based of the NCC include
code’. This allows architects, builders,
flexibility in how you plumbers, building
comply with the Code certifiers/surveyors,
and encourages hydraulic consultants
innovation. and engineers.

The NCC also includes The NCC contains

Deemed-to-Satisfy different requirements
Provisions (DTS for each building
solutions), which can classification. The class
be used to comply of building is determined
with the Performance by its purpose.
Requirements.

As both a legally enforceable and The NCC is given legal

technical document, the NCC uses effect through State &
specific language and terms. Words Territory Building Control
with special meanings are defined and Plumbing legislation.
or have explanatory information
accompanying them.
The ABCB, which produces the
NCC, has supporting materials
The NCC references many and resources that may assist
documents including Australian you in further understanding
Standards, which are developed and applying the NCC. Visit
by Standards Australia and sold www.abcb.gov.au for more
by SAI Global - not the ABCB. information.

Disclaimer: while the ABCB has made every effort to ensure that the material in this document is accurate and up to date, such material does in no way constitute the provision of professional advice. The ABCB gives no warranty
or guarantee and accepts no legal liability whatsoever arising from or connected to the accuracy, reliability, currency or completeness of any material contained herein. Users should seek appropriate independent professional advice
prior to replying on, or entering into any commitment based on materials within this document in relation to building or related activities. Its interpretation in no way overrides the approvals processes in any jurisdiction.

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