01 May, 2023
The National Construction Code (NCC) 2022 was adopted by the states and territories on 1 May 2023, seeing some of the biggest changes to the Code since the Building and Plumbing Codes of Australia were combined in 2011.
NCC 2022 contains significant changes in effect from 1 May, including a new consistent volume structure and a new housing provisions standard.
Other changes include:
- Early childhood centres;
- Fire safety of external walls;
- Waterproofing;
- Weatherproofing;
- Falls to floor waste;
- Number of exits;
- Quantification of Performance;
- Plumbing; and
- Referenced Standards.
Some major changes in NCC 2022 are subject to longer transition periods, including livable housing; energy efficiency and condensation mitigation; and lead-free plumbing products.