National Construction Code | NCC
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National Construction Code
The National Construction Code is Australia’s primary set of technical design and construction provisions for buildings.
As a performance-based code, it sets the minimum required level for the safety, health, amenity, accessibility and sustainability of certain buildings. The Australian Building Codes Board, on behalf of the Australian Government and each state and territory government, produces and maintains the National Construction Code.
NCC 2025 preview
Below is the preview draft for NCC 2025, compiled as each volume and standard.
Read more about the
NCC 2025 preview
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NCC 2025 preview
NCC 2025 preview draft - Volume One
NCC 2025 preview draft - Volume Two
NCC preview draft - Volume Three
NCC 2025 preview draft - Housing Provisions
NCC 2025 preview draft - Liveable Housing Design Standard
NCC 2022
NCC 2022 Amendment 1
From 1 May 2025, NCC 2022 is to be read in light of amendments outlined in
NCC 2022 Amendment 1
. These amendments contain variations and additions for Western Australia, a variation for Tasmania regarding Volume Two Part H8, and a few minor corrections.
NCC 2022 Amendment 2
From 29 July 2025, NCC 2022 is to be read in light of the amendments outlined in
NCC 2022 Amendment 2
in addition to the amendments outlined in
NCC 2022 Amendment 1
.
NCC 2022 Amendment 2
aligns the NCC with recent amendments to the Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards 2010 (Premises Standards). Read more about
the amended Premises Standards and the NCC
.
Explore NCC 2022
Introduction to Volume One
DOWNLOAD Volume One
Introduction to Volume Two
DOWNLOAD Volume Two
Introduction to Volume Three
DOWNLOAD Volume Three
How to use the Housing Provisions
DOWNLOAD the Housing Provisions
NCC education resources and materials
Overview of key changes
News
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7 Apr 2026
March CEO Update - Adrian Piani
2 Mar 2026
February CEO Update - Adrian Piani
2 Feb 2026
NCC 2025 preview now available
29 Jan 2026
January CEO Update - Adrian Piani
5 Jan 2026
Modernising the National Construction Code
17 Dec 2025
December CEO Update - Adrian Piani
3 Dec 2025
Meet our new CEO, Adrian Piani
27 Oct 2025
October CEO Update - Judith Blake
30 Sep 2025
September CEO Update - Judith Blake
9 Sep 2025
ABCB's new interactive climate map
4 Jul 2025
Consultation open: National Voluntary Certification Scheme for Manufacturers of Modern Methods of Construction issues paper
4 Jun 2025
UPDATE: Progress on the next edition of the NCC
Latest resources
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WaterMark Schedule of Excluded Products 2026-1
This document contains a list of plumbing and drainage products that are excluded from the WaterMark Certification Scheme.
03.2026
Notice
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WaterMark Schedule of Products 2026-1
This document contains a list of plumbing and drainage products that are included in the WaterMark Certification Scheme. It also nominates the specification to which the products can be certified.
03.2026
Notice
Download
Proposal for change template
This template must be used when submitting a proposal to change the NCC.
02.2026
Template
Download
WMTS-101:2025 Appliances and commercial catering equipment
This Technical Specification sets out minimum product requirements for appliances and commercial catering equipment connected to the water service and/or sanitary plumbing piping.
08.2025
Specification
Download
Notice of Direction 2025/1.0 Amended fees and charges
The intent of this notice is to advise of changes to the fees and charges contained in the Approved Certifier Agreements in relation to the WaterMark Certification Scheme.
08.2025
Notice
Download
NCC 2022 Volume One facade calculator
The NCC 2022 facade calculator assists in understanding and applying the NCC Volume One Part J4D6 Building fabric Deemed-to-Satisfy (DTS) provisions.
04.2025
Calculator
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NCC 2019 Volume One facade calculator
The NCC 2019 facade calculator assists in understanding and applying the NCC Volume One Part J1.5 Building fabric DTS Provisions.
04.2025
Calculator
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Prefabricated, modular and offsite construction handbook
This handbook provides guidance on how to use prefabricated, modular and associated modern methods of construction technologies safely, sustainably and in compliance with the NCC.
12.2024
Handbook
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NCC 2022 Volume Two glazing calculator
This version of the NCC 2022 glazing calculator assists in understanding and applying the Volume Two ABCB Housing Provisions Standard Part 13.3 External glazing DTS Provisions for energy efficiency
11.2024
Calculator
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NCC 2022 Volume One glazing calculator (Class 2 and 4)
This version of the NCC 2022 glazing calculator assists in understanding and applying the NCC Volume One J3 External glazing DTS Provisions for Class 2 or a Class 4 part of a building.
11.2024
Calculator
Download
Housing energy efficiency calculator
The NCC 2022 housing energy efficiency calculator assists in understanding and applying the Volume Two ABCB Housing Provisions Standard Part 13 DTS Provisions for energy efficiency.
11.2024
Calculator
Download
NCC Tutor lesson - Understanding WaterMark
This video explores the purpose and operation of the WaterMark Certification Scheme for plumbing and drainage products.
10.2024
NCC Tutor
Play
Performance Solution Process handbook
Provides guidance on the process for developing NCC Performance Solutions across all Volumes of NCC 2022.
09.2024
Handbook
Download
Evidence of suitability handbook
Provides guidance on applying the NCC 2022 evidence of suitability provisions across all volumes.
09.2024
Handbook
Download
Apartment energy efficiency handbook
This handbook provides guidance on the energy efficiency requirements for Class 2 apartment buildings. It also complements the Housing energy efficiency handbook.
09.2024
Handbook
Download
Housing energy efficiency handbook
The Housing energy efficiency handbook assists in understanding the energy efficiency provisions in NCC Volume Two that apply to houses.
09.2024
Handbook
Download
ABCB Business Plan 2024-25
In June 2024, Building Ministers approved the ABCB Business Plan for 2024-2025.
07.2024
Corporate
Download
Commercial energy efficiency handbook NCC 2022
This handbook provides guidance on the energy efficiency requirements for commercial buildings, including Class 3 and Class 5 to Class 9 buildings.
07.2024
Handbook
Download
ABCB Roadshow 2024: plumbing webinar
The ABCB plumbing webinars offered a focused discussion on key proposed changes for the next edition of the National Construction Code (NCC) and Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA).
06.2024
Video
Play
ABCB Roadshow 2024: Fire hazard properties
The ABCB Roadshow events provided insights into proposed changes to the next edition of the National Construction Code (NCC).
06.2024
Video
Play
Skip to main content
National Construction Code
The National Construction Code is Australia’s primary set of technical design and construction provisions for buildings.
As a performance-based code, it sets the minimum required level for the safety, health, amenity, accessibility and sustainability of certain buildings. The Australian Building Codes Board, on behalf of the Australian Government and each state and territory government, produces and maintains the National Construction Code.
NCC 2025 preview
Below is the preview draft for NCC 2025, compiled as each volume and standard.
Read more about the
NCC 2025 preview
.
NCC 2025 preview
NCC 2025 preview draft - Volume One
NCC 2025 preview draft - Volume Two
NCC preview draft - Volume Three
NCC 2025 preview draft - Housing Provisions
NCC 2025 preview draft - Liveable Housing Design Standard
NCC 2022
NCC 2022 Amendment 1
From 1 May 2025, NCC 2022 is to be read in light of amendments outlined in
NCC 2022 Amendment 1
. These amendments contain variations and additions for Western Australia, a variation for Tasmania regarding Volume Two Part H8, and a few minor corrections.
NCC 2022 Amendment 2
From 29 July 2025, NCC 2022 is to be read in light of the amendments outlined in
NCC 2022 Amendment 2
in addition to the amendments outlined in
NCC 2022 Amendment 1
.
NCC 2022 Amendment 2
aligns the NCC with recent amendments to the Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards 2010 (Premises Standards). Read more about
the amended Premises Standards and the NCC
.
Explore NCC 2022
Introduction to Volume One
DOWNLOAD Volume One
Introduction to Volume Two
DOWNLOAD Volume Two
Introduction to Volume Three
DOWNLOAD Volume Three
How to use the Housing Provisions
DOWNLOAD the Housing Provisions
NCC education resources and materials
Overview of key changes
News
View All
7 Apr 2026
March CEO Update - Adrian Piani
2 Mar 2026
February CEO Update - Adrian Piani
2 Feb 2026
NCC 2025 preview now available
29 Jan 2026
January CEO Update - Adrian Piani
5 Jan 2026
Modernising the National Construction Code
17 Dec 2025
December CEO Update - Adrian Piani
3 Dec 2025
Meet our new CEO, Adrian Piani
27 Oct 2025
October CEO Update - Judith Blake
30 Sep 2025
September CEO Update - Judith Blake
9 Sep 2025
ABCB's new interactive climate map
4 Jul 2025
Consultation open: National Voluntary Certification Scheme for Manufacturers of Modern Methods of Construction issues paper
4 Jun 2025
UPDATE: Progress on the next edition of the NCC
Latest resources
View All
WaterMark Schedule of Excluded Products 2026-1
This document contains a list of plumbing and drainage products that are excluded from the WaterMark Certification Scheme.
03.2026
Notice
Download
WaterMark Schedule of Products 2026-1
This document contains a list of plumbing and drainage products that are included in the WaterMark Certification Scheme. It also nominates the specification to which the products can be certified.
03.2026
Notice
Download
Proposal for change template
This template must be used when submitting a proposal to change the NCC.
02.2026
Template
Download
WMTS-101:2025 Appliances and commercial catering equipment
This Technical Specification sets out minimum product requirements for appliances and commercial catering equipment connected to the water service and/or sanitary plumbing piping.
08.2025
Specification
Download
Notice of Direction 2025/1.0 Amended fees and charges
The intent of this notice is to advise of changes to the fees and charges contained in the Approved Certifier Agreements in relation to the WaterMark Certification Scheme.
08.2025
Notice
Download
NCC 2022 Volume One facade calculator
The NCC 2022 facade calculator assists in understanding and applying the NCC Volume One Part J4D6 Building fabric Deemed-to-Satisfy (DTS) provisions.
04.2025
Calculator
Download
NCC 2019 Volume One facade calculator
The NCC 2019 facade calculator assists in understanding and applying the NCC Volume One Part J1.5 Building fabric DTS Provisions.
04.2025
Calculator
Download
Prefabricated, modular and offsite construction handbook
This handbook provides guidance on how to use prefabricated, modular and associated modern methods of construction technologies safely, sustainably and in compliance with the NCC.
12.2024
Handbook
Download
NCC 2022 Volume Two glazing calculator
This version of the NCC 2022 glazing calculator assists in understanding and applying the Volume Two ABCB Housing Provisions Standard Part 13.3 External glazing DTS Provisions for energy efficiency
11.2024
Calculator
Download
NCC 2022 Volume One glazing calculator (Class 2 and 4)
This version of the NCC 2022 glazing calculator assists in understanding and applying the NCC Volume One J3 External glazing DTS Provisions for Class 2 or a Class 4 part of a building.
11.2024
Calculator
Download
Housing energy efficiency calculator
The NCC 2022 housing energy efficiency calculator assists in understanding and applying the Volume Two ABCB Housing Provisions Standard Part 13 DTS Provisions for energy efficiency.
11.2024
Calculator
Download
NCC Tutor lesson - Understanding WaterMark
This video explores the purpose and operation of the WaterMark Certification Scheme for plumbing and drainage products.
10.2024
NCC Tutor
Play
Performance Solution Process handbook
Provides guidance on the process for developing NCC Performance Solutions across all Volumes of NCC 2022.
09.2024
Handbook
Download
Evidence of suitability handbook
Provides guidance on applying the NCC 2022 evidence of suitability provisions across all volumes.
09.2024
Handbook
Download
Apartment energy efficiency handbook
This handbook provides guidance on the energy efficiency requirements for Class 2 apartment buildings. It also complements the Housing energy efficiency handbook.
09.2024
Handbook
Download
Housing energy efficiency handbook
The Housing energy efficiency handbook assists in understanding the energy efficiency provisions in NCC Volume Two that apply to houses.
09.2024
Handbook
Download
ABCB Business Plan 2024-25
In June 2024, Building Ministers approved the ABCB Business Plan for 2024-2025.
07.2024
Corporate
Download
Commercial energy efficiency handbook NCC 2022
This handbook provides guidance on the energy efficiency requirements for commercial buildings, including Class 3 and Class 5 to Class 9 buildings.
07.2024
Handbook
Download
ABCB Roadshow 2024: plumbing webinar
The ABCB plumbing webinars offered a focused discussion on key proposed changes for the next edition of the National Construction Code (NCC) and Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA).
06.2024
Video
Play
ABCB Roadshow 2024: Fire hazard properties
The ABCB Roadshow events provided insights into proposed changes to the next edition of the National Construction Code (NCC).
06.2024
Video
Play