The National Construction Code (NCC) is a uniform set of technical provisions for the design, construction and performance of buildings and plumbing and drainage systems throughout Australia. It is published and maintained by the Australian Building Codes Board, on behalf of and in collaboration with the Australian Government and each State and Territory Government. Legislation, Standards and Codes may be linked to one or more of the University's compliance frameworks either as the driver of the requirements, or as a component of the framework. The relevant frameworks are listed below.National Construction Code (Cth) - Level 3
It is a performance-based code that sets minimum requirements in relation structure, fire safety, access and egress, accessibility, health and amenity, and sustainability.
The NCC is made up of the:
- Building Code of Australia (BCA), being Volumes One and Two (given effect through the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979)
- Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA), being Volume Three (given effect through the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2011).Relevant Compliance Frameworks
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