Compliance Overview

Compliance Framework
Compliance Driver Building Code of Australia (Cth)
Classification Level 3
Centrally managed, local area(s) requirement.
Associated Legislation None
Associated Standards None
Associated Codes None
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Return to Top Administrative Information
Administrative Body Australian Building Codes Board
Administrative Name
Administrative Address Mailing Address
GPO Box 9839
Canberra ACT
Australia, 2601
Physical Address
SAP House, Level 12
Corner Bunda and Akuna Streets
Canberra ACT
Australia, 2600
Administrative Phone  
Administrative Email  
Administrative Website http://www.abcb.gov.au/
Return to Top General Introduction
VC Compliance Delegate Jo Scanlan, Chief Operating Officer
Compliance Coordinator Bradley Nixon, Associate Director Operational Services
Business Units Impacted
  • Estate and Built Environment
  • Office of the Chief Operating Officer
Overview The Building Code of Australia (BCA) is Volumes One and Two of the National Construction Code (NCC). Under the clause 98 of the NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000 building "work must be carried out in accordance with the requirements of the Building Code of Australia" (a prescribed condition of s80A (11) of the Act).

The goal of the BCA is to enable the achievement of nationally consistent, minimum necessary standards of relevant safety (including structural safety and safety from fire), health, amenity and sustainability objectives efficiently.

The BCA contains technical provisions for the design and construction of buildings and other structures, covering such matters as structure, fire resistance, access and egress, services and equipment, and energy efficiency as well as certain aspects of health and amenity.

Compliance Obligations

Return to Top Comply with Code
Description For major capital works, the University is responsible for ensuring that a Principal Certifying Authority is engaged to certify compliance.
Impacts Non compliance can result in costly building reworks and or fines.
Responsible Manager Meredith Butler, Associate Director Capital Asset Management
Coordinating Officer Meredith Butler, Associate Director Capital Asset Management
Coordinating Unit Estate and Built Environment
Oversight Committee/Group FMS Compliance Coordinator
Business Units Impacted
  • Estate and Built Environment
  • Office of the Chief Operating Officer
Obligation Framework
Associated Legislation None
Associated Standard
Associated Code
Associated Information
Management Tools
Rule None
Policy None
Procedure Compliance Procedures
Guideline None
Other Websites National Construction Code