National Construction Code

Q: Where can you find the Performance Requirements in Volume One? A: The Performance Requirements for Volume One are located within each of the below Sections: • Section B Structure • Section C Fire resistance • Section D Access and egress • Section E Services and equipment • Section F Health and amenity • Section G Ancillary provisions • Section J Energy efficiency To see the Performance Requirements for Volume One in full, visit: https://lnkd.in/gNxnKpzh #NCC #PerformanceRequirements #VolumeOne #FactFriday

🗝️ Key terms of the National Construction Code (NCC) - Regulatory Impact Analysis Regulatory impact analysis is the methodical assessment of regulatory proposals. We use an internationally recognised framework to assess regulatory proposals to amend the National Construction Code. The key steps in regulatory impact analysis involve: • describing the nature and extent of the problem; • stating the intended objectives of proposed intervention; • identifying a range of feasible policy options capable of addressing the problem; • undertaking an analysis of potential impacts such as cost-benefit analysis of these options; and • consultation to receive and incorporate the views of parties affected by the proposal. Why is it done? A formal Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) is prepared where it is determined the potential impacts warrant this level of assessment. 💻 For more information on Regulatory Impact Analysis, visit: https://lnkd.in/gg5YGqAZ #KeyTerms #RegulatoryImpactAnalysis #NCC

Q: What are the Livable Housing requirements regarding a sanitary compartment in a Class 1a buildings? A: A Class 1a building must be provided with a sanitary compartment on the ground or entry level (Livable Housing Design Standard, LHDS, Clause 4.1), provided with a 1200 mm by 900 mm circulation space (LHDS Clause 4.2) and wall reinforcement to permit future installation of a grabrail (LHDS Part 6). Also, the doorway to the sanitary compartment must have a clear opening width of at least 820 mm (LHDS Clause 3.1). For more information, go to the Livable Housing Design Standard, visit: https://lnkd.in/gDAmyi-C #NCC #LivableHousingDesign #FactFriday

📚 Teach yourself about the National Construction Code with our NCC Tutor Videos. 🎥 The next video in our series is 'Using the energy efficiency provision in NCC Volume Two'. The key topics of this presentation include: - Energy efficiency Performance Requirements - Compliance solutions for energy efficiency - House energy ratings - Assessment Methods for energy efficiency - Energy efficiency in the ABCB Housing Provisions - Other useful resources To view the full video playlist visit: https://lnkd.in/dpGpEAKZ #NCCTutor #EnergyEfficiency #ConstructionEducation

🔍 We've noticed that building classifications is a top search topic among our website visitors! To help you out, here's a great resource that we think you'll find useful. The National Construction Code (NCC) sets out the minimum technical requirements for new buildings (and new building work in existing buildings) in Australia. In doing so, it groups buildings by their use. These groups are assigned a classification which is then how buildings are referred to throughout the NCC. The building classifications in the NCC are based on a national perspective and do not address any state or territory variations. The state and territory variations and additions to the NCC are located in Schedules 4-11 of the NCC. For more information about the different building classifications, visit: https://lnkd.in/gsUu8C9S #SearchTopics #BuildingClassifications #NCC

We are excited to announce that our new ‘Prefabricated, modular and offsite construction handbook’ is now available. This handbook was developed in collaboration with Building 4.0 CRC and provides guidance on how to use prefabricated, modular and associated modern methods of construction technologies safely, sustainably and in compliance with the National Construction Code (NCC). The handbook covers: • Modern methods of Construction (MMC), systems, and products • How to determine the evidence needed to comply with the NCC • Factors influencing compliance outcomes when using MMC For more information and to access the ‘Prefabricated, modular and offsite construction handbook’, visit: https://lnkd.in/gaXcFFV6 #ModernMethodsofConstruction #ConstructionEducation

Q: Does Clause 3.1 ‘Clear opening width’ of the Livable Housing Design Standard only apply to a doorway that connects to, or is in the path of travel to, a habitable room or laundry on the ground or entry level? A: No Clause 3.1 applies to any of the following: (a) Habitable room or laundry on the ground or entry level. (b) Attached Class 10a garage or carport that forms part of an access path required by Clause 1.1. (c) Sanitary compartment on the ground or entry level complying with Parts 4 and 6. (d) Room containing a shower complying with Parts 5 and 6. To see Clause 3.1 Clear opening width in full, visit: https://lnkd.in/gDAmyi-C #NCC #LivableHousingDesign #FactFriday

Q: Which volume (or volumes) of the NCC contain requirements relating to stairways? A: Volume One and Volume Two contain requirements for stairways. Volume One includes: • Part D2 Provision for escape • Part D3 Construction of exits • Part D4 Access for people with a disability Volume Two includes: • H5D2 Stairway and ramp construction • H5D3 Barriers and handrails For more information on Section D, visit: https://lnkd.in/gQgKYThK For more information on Part H5, visit: https://lnkd.in/gJN-geiX #NCC #Stairways #FactFriday

💭 Did you know that Class 6 buildings are typically shops, restaurants and cafés. Class 6 buildings are a place for the sale of retail goods or the supply of services direct to the public. Some examples include: 🏨 A dining room, bar, shop or kiosk part of a hotel or motel 💈 A hairdresser or barber shop 🧺 A public laundry 🛒 A shopping centre ⛽ Note: a service station that is intended for servicing cars and the sale of fuel or other goods is a Class 6 building. However, the term 'service station' does not cover buildings where panel beating, auto electrical, tyre replacement or the like are solely carried out. These are Class 8 buildings. To learn more and see the full list of building classifications in the NCC, visit: https://lnkd.in/gQENcbtV #BuildingClassifications #NCC #ConstructionEducation

Q: What is the minimum height of a barrier, such as a balustrade, in a Class 2 building? A: D3D18 explains that the height of a barrier required by D3D17 (such as a barrier in a Class 2 building) must be not less than the following: (a) For stairways or ramps with a gradient of 1:20 or steeper – 865 mm. (b) For landings to a stair or ramp where the barrier is provided along the inside edge of the landing and does not exceed 500 mm in length – 865 mm. (c) For all other locations – 1 m. To see D3D18 in full, visit: https://lnkd.in/g-xM-8ab #NCC #Balustrades #FactFriday