Change is coming in 2022: The National Construction Code Review.

Familiarise yourself with the National Construction Code changes, recently released by the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) and due to commence in January 2022.

Learn how the changes impact your business and have your say now.

What are the most significant changes to the National Construction Code in 2022?

1. Non-residential bush fire protection
2. Commercial buildings weather and waterproofing
3. Allowable lead levels for certain drinking water plumbing products
4. Childhood centres and primary school egress provisions
5. Performance requirements quantification
6. Accessible housing draft provisions

How to review the changes

• View and download all the proposed changes on the ABCB website right here.
• Simply scroll to the bottom of the page and download the volumes relevant to your business.
• However, we warn you, it’s not a quick read. The good news is, ABCB has used good old track changes, so just look out for the adjustments noted in red and green.

The best way to comment on the proposed changes

• All feedback must be lodged via the online survey here.
• Download the comment form within the survey link, complete it, then upload.
• The first public feedback stage is open until 11.59 pm AEST on Friday 2 July 2021.
• Second stage public feedback, which includes content relating to energy efficiency and condensation project work, will be released on Monday 19 July 2021.

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Extra good news

• It is not just the technical details that you can expect to change, but the format too.
• In an effort to communicate our national construction standards in the most user-friendly manner, ABCB will also implement a new structure and format including removing complex lists and sub-clauses where possible and moving graphs and tables to central locations.

Simpler flow, quicker and easy to read – wouldn’t that be a dream!

If you are unsure how this applies to your business or have any questions or concerns, we’re here to help.

Reach out at any time.