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Proposed Governing Requirements (Section A) for NCC 2019

Proposed Governing Requirements (Section A) NCC 2019
Contents
Introduction to the NCC .............................................................................................. 4
About the National Construction Code.................................................................... 4
The role of the NCC ................................................................................................ 4
Components of the NCC......................................................................................... 5
Legislative arrangements........................................................................................ 5
NCC supporting materials....................................................................................... 5
Introduction to NCC Volume One ............................................................................... 6
About the NCC Volume One ................................................................................... 6
Components of NCC Volume One .......................................................................... 6
Section A Governing Requirements of the NCC ........................................................ 8
Introduction to this Section ..................................................................................... 8
Part 1 Interpretation ................................................................................................ 9
Introduction to this Part ....................................................................................... 9
A1.0 Interpreting the NCC ................................................................................... 9
Part 2 Compliance ................................................................................................ 11
Introduction to this Part ..................................................................................... 11
A2.0 Compliance ............................................................................................... 11
A2.1 Performance Requirements ...................................................................... 11
A2.2 Compliance Options for the Performance Requirements .......................... 12
A2.3 Performance Compliance Option .............................................................. 12
A2.4 Assessing a Performance Compliance Option.......................................... 13
A2.5 Prescriptive Compliance Option................................................................ 13
A2.6 Assessing a Prescriptive Compliance Option ........................................... 13
A2.7 Combination Compliance Option .............................................................. 14
A2.8 Assessing a Combination Compliance Option .......................................... 14
Part 3 State or Territory compliance ..................................................................... 16
For Consultation Only Page 2

A3.0 State and Territory compliance ................................................................. 16
Part 4 Referenced documents .............................................................................. 17
A4.0 Referenced documents ............................................................................. 17
A4.1 Differences between referenced documents and the NCC ....................... 18
A4.2 Adoption of referenced documents ........................................................... 18
Part 5 Documentation ........................................................................................... 19
Part 6 Building classification ................................................................................. 20
A6.0 Determining and referencing a classification ............................................ 20
A6.1 Class 1 buildings....................................................................................... 20
A6.10 Class 10 buildings ................................................................................... 24
A6.11 Multiple classifications ............................................................................ 24
A6.12 United Buildings ...................................................................................... 24
Provision Cross Referencing – NCC 2016 to Proposed NCC 2019 ......................... 25

Introduction to the NCC
About the National Construction Code

The National Construction Code (NCC) provides technical and legal requirements for
design and construction in Australia. This includes all buildings, structures, and
plumbing and drainage systems.
The NCC is a performance-based code. This means the requirements within the
NCC specify the minimum level of performance for design and construction in
Australia.
The NCC contains different requirements for each building classification. The class
of building is by its purpose.
The primary users of the NCC include architects, builders, plumbers, building
certifiers / surveyors, hydraulic consultants and engineers.
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB), on behalf of the Australian

Government and each State and Territory government produces and maintains the
NCC.
The role of the NCC

The role of the NCC is to ensure the minimum necessary safety, health, amenity and
sustainability standards are consistently applied across the design and construction
of buildings, structures and plumbing systems in Australia.
The NCC applies so design and construction standards:
• Have a rigorously tested rationale
• Effectively address applicable issues
• Create benefits to society that outweigh costs
• Consider the competitive effects of regulation
• Are not unnecessarily restrictive.

Components of the NCC

There are three volumes in the NCC.
NCC Volume One covers the design and construction of all multi-residential,
commercial, and industrial buildings and their associated structures.
NCC Volume Two covers the design and construction of all houses, small sheds,
carports and associated structures.
NCC Volume Three covers plumbing and drainage systems for all buildings.
Each volume contains:
• The Governing Requirements of the NCC
• Performance Requirements of the NCC
• Compliance Options to meet the requirements of the NCC
• State and Territory Additions and Variations.
Legislative arrangements
The NCC has legal effect through State and Territory building control and plumbing
legislation.
NCC supporting materials

The NCC has supporting materials created to make the code easier to understand
and apply. These include:
• The Consolidated Requirements
• The Guide to Volume One
• A range of other materials in the online resource library at:

http://www.abcb.gov.au/Resources/All-Resources.

Commented [CB1]: Introduction to each NCC Volume to be

Introduction to NCC Volume One replicated to reflect contents of each Volume. Volume One
shown as an example.
About the NCC Volume One

NCC Volume One covers the design and construction of all multi-residential,
commercial, and industrial buildings and their associated structures.
Volume One contains the requirements for—
• all Class 2 to 9 buildings; and
• access requirements for people with a disability in Class 1b and 10a buildings;
and
• certain Class 10b structures including access requirements for people with a
disability in Class 10b swimming pools.
Components of NCC Volume One

NCC Volume One comprises of the following Sections:
• Section A – Governing Requirements which are common to the NCC
• Section B – Building structure requirements
• Section C – Fire resistance requirements
• Section D – Access and egress requirements
• Section E – Services and equipment requirements
• Section F – Health and amenity requirements
• Section G – Ancillary provisions
• Section H – Special use buildings requirements
• Section I – ******(Section I provisions were removed from in NCC 2014)
• Section J – Energy efficiency requirements
• Appendices – including:
o State and Territory variations and additions;

o Abbreviation and symbols;
o List of reference documents;
o List of NCC defined terms;
o Fire-resistance of building elements;
o Fire hazard properties;
o History of NCC adoption; and
o List of NCC amendments.
Each Section of Volume One contains mandatory Performance Requirements.

These are followed by Compliance Options applicable to the respective Sections.
These Compliance Options include:
• Verification Methods; and
• Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions
The Guide to Volume One contains guidance on the contents found in NCC Volume
One.

Section A Governing Requirements of the NCC
Introduction to this Section

The Governing Requirements of the NCC provide the rules and instructions that must
be observed to comply with the NCC.
The Governing Requirements of the NCC include rules and instructions for:
• Interpreting the NCC
• Complying with the NCC
• State or Territory compliance and application in conjunction with the NCC
• Applying documents referenced in the NCC
• Documenting evidence and suitability of materials for the purposes of the NCC
• Classifying buildings by their intended use.

Part 1 Interpretation
Introduction to this Part

This Part provides the rules and instructions that must be observed to understand
and interpret the NCC.
It explains how to interpret specific language and referenced terms in accordance

with the intended technical and legal meaning defined by the NCC.
A1.0 Interpreting the NCC

(1) The following is informative instruction for the purposes of the NCC:
(a) Explanatory information
(b) The ‘Introduction to this Part or Section’ information, located preceding a

Part or Section in the NCC.
(2) Words in italics must be interpreted in accordance with:
(a) Definitions provided in [Insert Appendix ref. here] Commented [CB2]: To be located in a single NCC Appendix
at the end of each Volume.
(b) Additional definitions in State or Territory appendices.
(3) The NCC must be interpreted and applied in accordance with the following:
(a) A reference to a building is a reference to an entire building or part of a

building (as the case requires).
(b) A reference to a plumbing or drainage system, or product is a reference to

an entire installation, system or product, or part of an installation, system or
product (as the case requires).
(c) A reference in a Performance Requirement to “as appropriate” means—
(i) consideration of the specific circumstance surrounding the

Performance Requirement must determine the suitable outcome; and
(ii) an understanding that in certain cases it may not be necessary to

incorporate any specific measures to meet the Performance
Requirement.

(d) An “Application” is provided to specify where and when a requirement or

provision applies.
(e) A “Limitation” is provided to specify where and when the application of a

requirement or provision is limited.
(f) An “Exemption” is provided within a requirement or provision and specifies

where or when a requirement or provision does not need to be complied
with.
(g) A “Note” is part of a provision or requirement and provides additional

instruction.
(h) “Explanatory Information” means guidance material that is non-mandatory.

Explanatory Information is used to provide additional guidance on the
application of the particular Parts and clauses. The ABCB gives no
warranty or guarantee that the Explanatory Information is correct or
complete. The ABCB shall not be liable for any loss howsoever caused due
to negligence or otherwise arising from the use of or reliance on the
Explanatory Information. It is recommended that anyone seeking to rely on
the Explanatory Information obtain their own independent expert advice in
relation to related activities.
(i) Diagrams in the NCC are used to describe specific issues referenced in the
associated text. They are not to be construed as containing all design
information that is required for that particular building element or situation.
(4) The NCC must be interpreted in accordance with the defined symbols and
abbreviations listed in [Insert Appendix ref. here] Commented [CB3]: To be located in a single NCC Appendix
(5) The dates of adoption and amendments of the NCC are shown in [Insert
Appendix ref. here] Commented [CB4]: To be located in a single NCC Appendix

Part 2 Compliance

This Part provides the rules and instructions that must be observed to comply with the
NCC.
It specifies that all buildings, structures and plumbing and drainage systems must
meet the NCC’s minimum levels of performance by observing the Governing
Requirements of the NCC and satisfying all appropriate Performance Requirements.
It also explains the different paths (compliance options) to satisfy the NCC
Performance Requirements for each building, structure or part of a building.
The three types of compliance options are:
• A Performance Compliance Option – which meets the appropriate

Performance Requirements but is not a Prescriptive Compliance Option.
• A Prescriptive Compliance Option – which meets the Deemed-to-Satisfy

Provisions.
• A Combination Compliance Option – a combination of a Performance

Compliance Option and a Prescriptive Compliance Option.
A2.0 Compliance
(1) Compliance with the NCC is achieved by complying with—
(a) the relevant provisions of the Governing Requirements of the NCC; and
(b) the appropriate Performance Requirements.
Note 1: A2.0(1) is subject to State and Territory variations, deletions and additions as
described in A3.0.
A2.1 Performance Requirements

(1) Buildings and systems must be designed and constructed so that they comply
with all appropriate Performance Requirements.

Note 1: Class 2-9 buildings must be designed and constructed so that they comply
with all appropriate Performance Requirements in NCC Volume One.
Note 2: Class 1 and 10 buildings must be designed and constructed so they comply
with the appropriate Performance Requirements in NCC Volume Two.
Note 3: Plumbing and drainage systems must be designed and constructed so they
comply with the appropriate Performance Requirements in NCC Volume Three.
A2.2 Compliance Options for the Performance

Requirements
(1) Performance Requirements must be satisfied by one of the following:
(a) A Performance Compliance Option
(b) A Prescriptive Compliance Option
(c) A Combination Compliance Option.
Figure 1: NCC Compliance Option structure
A2.3 Performance Compliance Option

(1) A Performance Compliance Option is achieved by demonstrating compliance
with all appropriate Performance Requirements.
Note 1: Evidence of A2.3(1) must be demonstrated through one or more of the

methods described in A2.4.

A2.4 Assessing a Performance Compliance Option

(1) A Performance Compliance Option must be found to comply with the
Performance Requirements through one — or a combination of — the
following:
(a) Evidence of suitability that shows the use of a material, product, form of
construction or design meets a Performance Requirement
(b) A Verification Method including the following:
(i) The Verification Methods provided in the appropriate Part of the NCC.
(ii) Other Verification Methods, accepted by the appropriate authority that

show compliance with the Performance Requirements.
(c) Expert Judgement
(d) Comparison with the Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions.
Note 1: Evidence of suitability in A2.4(1)(a) must be provided in accordance with Part

5 of the Governing Requirements of the NCC.
A2.5 Prescriptive Compliance Option

(1) A Prescriptive Compliance Option is achieved by complying with all appropriate
Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions.
A2.6 Assessing a Prescriptive Compliance Option

(1) A Prescriptive Compliance Option must show compliance with all Deemed-to-
Satisfy Provisions through one or both of the following:
(a) Evidence of suitability that shows the use of a material or product, form of
construction or design meets a Deemed-to-Satisfy Provision
(b) Expert Judgement.
Note 1: Evidence of suitability in A2.6(1)(a) must be provided in accordance with Part

5 of the Governing Requirements of the NCC.

A2.7 Combination Compliance Option

(1) Performance Requirements satisfied by a Combination Compliance Option
must be determined by identifying the following:
(a) Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions of each Section or Part that is to be the

subject of the Combination Compliance Option
(b) Performance Requirements from the same Sections or Parts that apply to
the identified Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions in A2.7(1)(a)
(c) Performance Requirements from Sections or Parts other than A2.7(1)(a)

that are relevant to or affected by the proposed Combination Compliance
Option.
A2.8 Assessing a Combination Compliance Option

(1) A Combination Compliance Option must show compliance through the
following:
(a) A2.4 for assessment against the Performance Requirements
(b) A2.6 for assessment against the Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions.
Figure 2: NCC compliance level and options

Governing Requirements of the NCC
Compliance
level
Performance Requirements
Compliance Performance Prescriptive Combination

options Compliance Option Compliance Option Compliance Option
Achieved by directly Achieved by following the Achieved by combining a
demonstrating compliance Deemed-to-Satisfy- Prescriptive Compliance
with all appropriate Provisions. Option and a Performance
Performance Compliance Option to
Assessed by one or both of demonstrate compliance
Requirements.
the following: with the Performance
Assessed by one or more of Requirements.
the following, as • Evidence of suitability
appropriate: • Expert Judgement Assessed by one or more of
the following, as
• Evidence of Suitability appropriate:
• Expert Judgement • Evidence of suitability
• Verification Methods • Expert Judgement
• Comparison with • Verification Methods
Deemed-to-Satisfy
Provisions • Comparison with
Deemed-to-Satisfy
Provisions

Part 3 State or Territory compliance

This Part provides the rules and instructions that must be observed to ensure the
NCC is applied correctly in accordance with State or Territory legislation.
It includes instructions for compliance with State or Territory enforced variations,

additions and deletions.
A3.0 State and Territory compliance

(1) For application within a particular State or Territory, the Volumes of the NCC
comprises inclusively of:
(a) Section A to J of Volume One
(b) Section 1 to 3 of Volume Two
(c) Section A to G of Volume Three.
(2) Appropriate State or Territory variations, additions and deletions must be

complied with in conjunction with the NCC.
(3) Any clause in the NCC is subject to, and may be overridden by, State or
Territory legislation.
Note 1: State or Territory variations, additions and deletions are specified in [Insert
Appendix Ref. here]. Commented [CB5]: To be located in a single NCC Appendix

Part 4 Referenced documents

This Part provides the rules and instructions for adopting and applying documents
referenced in the NCC.
It explains how documents must be adopted when referenced directly (primary

referenced documents) and indirectly (secondary referenced documents) in the
NCC.
Referenced documents in the NCC include:
• Australian Standards
• ABCB protocols and standards
• Other publications.
A4.0 Referenced documents

(1) A reference in the NCC to a document refers to the edition or issue and any
amendment listed in [insert Appendix ref. here]. Commented [CB6]: To be located in a single NCC Appendix
(2) Where a new edition or issue or amendment of a primary referenced document

is not listed under [insert Appendix ref. here], the new edition, issue or Commented [CB7]: To be located in a single NCC Appendix
amendment does not need to be complied with in order to meet the Deemed-to-
Satisfy Provisions.
(3) Any document referenced in a primary referenced document is known as a

secondary referenced document.
(4) The edition or issue of a secondary referenced document must be that

referenced in the primary referenced document.
Exemption 1: If the secondary referenced document is also a primary referenced

document, A4.0(4) does not apply.

A4.1 Differences between referenced documents and the

NCC
(1) The NCC overrules any difference between the NCC and a primary referenced
document.
(2) Where a document is referenced in the NCC, any rule, specification or clause
within that document cannot permit a departure from the NCC.
A4.2 Adoption of referenced documents

(1) Where documents are referenced in the NCC, the NCC’s adoption excludes the
following:
(a) Specification or definition of the rights or responsibilities of the

manufacturer, supplier or purchaser
(b) Specification of the responsibilities of any trades person or other building

operative, architect, engineer, authority, or other person or body
(c) Requirement for submission for approval for any material, building
component, form or method of construction, to any person, authority or
body other than those empowered under State or Territory legislation to
give that approval
(d) Specification that a material, building component, form or method of

construction must be submitted to any person, authority or body for opinion.

Part 5 Documentation

This Part provides the rules and instructions for the use of design and construction
materials and appropriately documenting their suitability.
It explains how to appropriately document the suitability of design and construction

materials in NCC Volume One, NCC Volume Two and NCC Volume Three.
This Part (Part 5) is not included as part of the 2019 scope of the Readability
Project. This is due to the Review of NCC Provisions for Acceptance of Design
and Construction project.
***Move NCC Volume One Spec A2.3 to Appendix
***Move NCC Volume One Spec A2.4 to Appendix
***Move NCC Volume One Spec A1.1 to Part C1 Specifications

Part 6 Building classification

This Part provides the rules and instructions for classifying building types.
The NCC groups buildings and structures by their function and use, assigning each
type of building or structure with a classification. This Part explains how each of
these building classes are defined.
It also explains how buildings with multiple parts, and buildings and building parts
with more than one classification are defined.
A6.0 Determining and referencing a classification

(1) The classification of a building or part of a building is determined by the
purpose for which it is designed, constructed or adapted to be used.
(2) Each part of a building must be classified separately and comply with all the
appropriate requirements for its classification.
(3) A reference to a building class is understood to be a reference to all the sub-

classifications of that class.
(4) A reference to a sub-classification is solely to that sub-classification.
Application 1: Where a part of a building has different purposes and is less than
10% of the floor area of the storey it is situated on, the classification of the major use
may apply to the whole storey. This does not apply to where the minor use of a
building is a laboratory or Class 2, 3 or 4 part of a building.
Note 1: A room that contains a mechanical, thermal or electrical facility that serves
the building must have the same classification as the part of the building in which it is
situated.
A6.1 Class 1 buildings

(1) A Class 1 building includes Class 1a or Class 1b building sub-classifications.
(2) Class 1a is classified as one or more buildings, which—

(a) are not located above or below another dwelling or another Class of
building; and
(b) together form a single dwelling including the following:
(i) A detached house
(ii) One of a group of two or more attached dwellings, each being a

building, separated by a fire-resisting wall, including a row house,
terrace house, town house or villa unit
(iii) A single dwelling located on one allotment and used for short-term
holiday accommodation.
(3) Class 1b is classified as one or more buildings which—
(a) are not located above or below another dwelling or another Class of
building; and
(b) together constitute—
(i) a boarding house, guest house, hostel or the like that would ordinarily
accommodate up to 12 people; or
(ii) a boarding house, guest house, hostel or the like that has a total area
of all floors up to and including 300m2 (measured over the enclosing
walls of the building); or
(iii) four or more single dwellings located on one allotment and used for
short-term holiday accommodation.
Exemption 1: A Class 1 building may be located above or below a private garage.

(1) A Class 2 building is classified as a building containing two or more sole-
occupancy units.
(2) Each of the sole occupancy units in (1) must be classified as a separate
dwelling.


(1) A Class 3 building is classified as a residential building which is a place of long-
term or temporary living for a number of unrelated persons, including the
following:
(a) A boarding house, guest house, hostel, lodging house or backpackers

accommodation
(b) A residential part of a hotel or motel
(c) A residential part of a school
(d) Accommodation for the aged, children, or people with disability
(e) A residential part of a health-care building which accommodates members

of staff
(f) A residential part of a detention centre.

(1) Class 4 is classified as a dwelling in a Class 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 building.
Application 1: A6.4(1) only applies if it is the only dwelling in the building.

(1) Class 5 is classified as an office building used for professional or commercial
purposes.

(1) Class 6 is classified as a shop or other building used for the sale of goods or
the supply of services direct to the public, including the following:
(a) Places where goods, alcohol or food is purchased
(b) Places where services are purchased.
Note 1: A Class 6 building includes a service station.

Exemption 1: A6.6(1)(a) does not apply to a bar area that is an assembly building in a
part of a hotel or motel.

(1) A Class 7 building includes Class 7a and Class 7b building sub-classifications.
(2) Class 7a is classified as a building which is a carpark.
(3) Class 7b is classified as a building which is used for storage or display of goods
or produce for sale by wholesale.

(1) Class 8 is classified as the following:
(a) a laboratory
(b) a building in which the production, assembling, altering, repairing, packing,

finishing, or cleaning of goods or produce for sale takes place.

(1) A Class 9 building includes Class 9a, Class 9b and Class 9c building sub-
classifications.
(2) Class 9a is classified as a building of a public nature that is a health-care

building.
Note 1: A6.9(2) includes any parts of the building set aside as laboratories.
(3) Class 9b is classified as a building of a public nature that is an assembly

building.
Note 1: A6.9(3) includes a trade workshop or laboratory in a primary or secondary

school.
Exemption 1: A6.9(3) excludes any parts of the building that are of another Class.
(4) Class 9c is classified as a building of a public nature that is an aged care

building.

(5) Class 9a, Class 9b and Class 9c are separate sub-classifications and must be
adopted as separate classifications when referenced in the NCC.

(1) A Class 10 building includes Class 10a, Class 10b and Class 10c building sub-
classifications.
(2) Class 10a is classified as non-habitable building or structure.
Note 1: Class 10a includes a private garage, carport or shed.
(3) Class 10b is classified as a structure that is a fence, mast, antenna, retaining
wall or free-standing wall or swimming pool.
(4) Class 10c is classified as a private bushfire shelter.
A6.11 Multiple classifications

(1) A building (or part of a building) may be designed for multiple purposes and
have more than one classification.
(2) In the case of A6.11(1) a building (or part of a building) must comply with all the
appropriate requirements that apply to each of the intended classifications.
A6.12 United Buildings

(1) Buildings are deeded united when two or more buildings adjoining each other
form one united building.
Application 1: A building is a united building if it is connected through openings in

the walls dividing them and together comply with all the requirements of the NCC as
though they are a single building.

Provision Cross Referencing – NCC 2016 to Proposed NCC 2019

For information only.
2019 2016 2016 2016
New Governing Req. Volume One Volume Two Volume Three Note
About the NCC About the NCC About the NCC About the NCC
The role of the NCC The NCC - Format The NCC - Format The NCC - Format
Components of the NCC The NCC - Format The NCC - Format The NCC - Format
Legislative arrangements Legislative arrangements Legislative arrangements Legislative arrangements
NCC Supporting materials NA NA NA
Introduction to "Vol" NA NA NA
A1.0(1)(a) A1.8(a) 1.1.9(a) A1.8(a)
A1.0(1)(b) NA NA NA
A1.0(2)(a) A0.6 1.0.6 A0.7
Set of NCC defined terms to now be located in a single Appendix – See Consolidated Performance
A1.0(2)(b) A1.1 Note ? A1.1 Note Requirements document 2016
A1.0(3)(a) A1.7(a) 1.1.7(a) A1.7(a)
A1.0(3)(b) NA NA A1.7(b)
A1.0(3)(c)(i) A1.7(b) 1.1.7(b) A1.7(c)
A1.0(3)(c)(ii) A1.7(b) 1.1.7(b) A1.7(c)
A1.0(3)(d) NA NA NA
A1.0(3)€ NA NA NA
A1.0(3)(f) NA NA NA
A1.0(3)(g) NA NA NA
A1.0(3)(h) A1.8 1.1.9 A1.8
A1.0(3)(i) NA 1.1.8 NA
A1.0(4) NA NA NA Set of NCC defined symbols and abbreviations to now be located in a single Appendix
A1.0(5) BCA Adoption BCA Adoption BCA Adoption
A2.0(a) A1.5 1.1.5 A1.5 New for NCC 2019

2019 2016 2016 2016

A2.0(b) A0.1 1.0.1 A0.1
Note 1 NA NA NA Linking clause
NA NA NA A0.2 To be removed for 2019 as part of a different ABCB project
A2.1(1) A0.7 1.0.7 A0.8 In part
Note 1 A1.5 NA NA
Note 2 NA 1.1.5 NA
Note 3 NA NA A1.5
A2.2 A0.2 1.0.2 A0.3
A2.2(a) A0.2(a) 1.0.2(a) A0.3(a) Performance Solution to Performance Compliance Option
A2.2(b) A0.2(b) 1.0.2(b) A0.3(b) Deemed-to-Satisfy Solution to Prescriptive Compliance Option
In NCC 2016, (c) is referred to as "combination of (a) and (b) while NCC 2019 proposes "A combination
A2.2(c) A0.2(c) 1.0.2(c) A0.3(c) solution"
Figure 1 Fig A0.2 Fig 1.0.2 FigA0.3 Reflects A2.2 change
A2.3(1) A0.3(a) 1.0.3(a) A0.4(a) (i) and (ii)
Note 1 A0.3(b) 1.0.3(b) A0.4(b)
A2.4(1) A0.5 1.0.5 A0.6
A2.4(1)(a) A0.5(a) 1.0.5(a) A0.6(a)
A2.4(1)(b) A0.5(b) 1.0.5(b) A0.6(b) including (i) and (ii)
A2.4(1)(c) A0.5(c) 1.0.5(c) A0.6(c)
A2.4(1)(d) A0.5(d) 1.0.5(d) A0.6(d)
Note 1 A0.5(a) 1.0.5(a) A0.6(a) Ref to NCC 2016 Part A2.2
A2.5(1) A0.4(a) 1.0.4(a) A0.5(a)
A2.6(1) A0.5 1.0.5 A0.6 (a), (b) and Note 1 taken from Assessment Methods
A2.7(1) A0.7(b) 1.0.7(b) A0.8(b) Current A0.7(a) no longer required as covered in A2.3(1)
A2.8(1) NA NA NA Clarification of applicable NCC 2016 Assessment Methods. Relevant to NCC 2016 A0.7
Figure 2 NA NA NA New for NCC 2019
A3.0(1) A1.6(a) 1.1.6(a) A1.6(a)
A3.0(2) A1.6(b) 1.1.6(b) A1.6(b)

2019 2016 2016 2016

A3.0(3) See Note > See Note > See Note > Legislative Arrangements from NCC 2016 Introduction
Note 1 A1.6(b) 1.1.6(c) A1.6(c) Ref to State and Territory Appendices
A4.0(1) A1.3(a) 1.1.3(a) A1.3(a)
A4.0(2) A1.3.(d) 1.1.3(d) A1.3(d)
A4.0(3) A1.3(b)(i) 1.1.3(b)(i) A1.3(b)(i)
A4.0(4) A1.3(b)(ii) 1.1.3(b)(ii) A1.3(b)(ii)
Exemption 1 A1.3(c) 1.1.3(c) A1.3(c)
A4.1(1) A1.4 1.1.4 A1.4
A4.1(2) A1.2(e) 1.1.2(e) A1.2(e)
A4.2 A1.2 (a)-(d) 1.1.2(a)-(d) A1.2 (a)-(d)
A5.0 A2 1.2 A2 Not considered as part of the Readability Project
A6.0(1) A3.1 1.3.1 A4.1(a)
A6.0(1) NA NA A4.1(b) No longer required as Classifications refers to the NCC, and not PCA specific
A6.0(2) A3.3 and A3.3(c) 1.1.3 A4.3 and A4.3(c)
A6.0(3) A1.7(d)and(e) 1.3.3(a)and(b) A1.7(d)and(e)
A6.0(4) A1.7(d) 1.3.3(a) A1.7(d)
Application 1 A3.3(a) 1.3.3(c) A4.3(a)
Note 1 A3.3(b) NA A4.3(b)
A6.1(1) A1.7(d)(i) 1.3.3(b)(i) A1.7(c)(i)
A6.1(2)(a) A3.2 1.3.2 A4.2 Hanging clause
A6.1(2)(b) A3.2 Class 1 (a) 1.3.2 Class 1 (a) A4.2 Class 1 (a)
A6.1(3) A3.2 Class 1 (b) 1.3.2 Class 1 (b) A4.2 Class 1 (b)
Exemption 1 A3.2 1.3.2 A4.2 Hanging clause
A6.2(1) A3.2 Class 2 NA A4.2 Class 2

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Exemption 1 A3.2 Class 4 NA A4.2 Class 4
A6.6(1)(a) A3.2 Class 6(a)(b) NA A4.2 Class 6(a)(b)
A6.6(1)(b) A3.2 Class 6(c) NA A4.2 Class 6(c)
Note 1 A3.2 Class 6 (d) NA A4.2 Class 6(d)
Exemption 1 A3.2 Class 6 (b) NA A4.2 Class 6(b)
A6.7(1) A1.7(e)(ii) NA A1.7(e)(ii)
A6.7(2) A3.2 Class 7(a) NA A4.2 Class 7(a)
A6.7(3) A3.2 Class 7(b) NA A4.2 Class 7(b)
A6.8(1)(a) A3.2 Class 8 NA A4.2 Class 8
A6.8(1)(b) A3.2 Class 8 NA A4.2 Class 8
A6.9(1) A1.7(e)(iii) NA A1.7(e)(iii)
A6.9(2) A3.2 Class 9(a) NA A4.2 Class 9(a)
Note 1 A3.2 Class 9(a) NA A4.2 Class 9(a)
A6.9(3) A3.2 Class 9(b) NA A4.2 Class 9(b)
Note 1 A3.2 Class 9(b) NA A4.2 Class 9(b)
Exemption 1 A3.2 Class 9(b) NA A4.2 Class 9(b)
A6.9(4) A3.2 Class 9(c) NA A4.2 Class 9(c)
A6.9(5) A1.7(d) NA A1.7(d)
A6.10(1) A1.7(e)(iv) 1.3.3(b)(ii) A1.7(e)(iv)
A6.10(2) A3.2 Class 10(a) 1.3.2 Class 10(a) A4.2 Class 10(a)
Note 1 A3.2 Class 10(a) 1.3.2 Class 10(a) A4.2 Class 10(a)
A6.10(3) A3.2 Class 10(b) 1.3.2 Class 10(b) A4.2 Class 10(b)
A6.10(4) A3.2 Class 10(c) 1.3.2 Class 10(c) A4.2 Class 10(c)
A6.11(1) A3.4(a) NA A4.4(a)
A6.11(2) A3.4(b) NA A4.4(b)

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A6.12(1) A4.1 NA NA
Application 1 A4.2 NA NA
BCA Vol 1 Sec C Spec A1.1 NA NA Move to Section C of Volume 1
Appendix Spec A1.3 Part 1.4 Part A3 Move to single NCC Appendix
Appendix Spec A2.3 1.2.3 NA Move to single NCC Appendix
Appendix Spec A2.4 1.2.4 NA Move to single NCC Appendix

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IMPROVED NCC READABILITY

Proposed Governing Requirements (Section A) for NCC 2019

About the National Construction Code.................................................................... 4

The role of the NCC ................................................................................................ 4

Components of the NCC......................................................................................... 5

NCC supporting materials....................................................................................... 5

Introduction to NCC Volume One ............................................................................... 6

About the NCC Volume One ................................................................................... 6

Components of NCC Volume One .......................................................................... 6

Section A Governing Requirements of the NCC ........................................................ 8

Introduction to this Section ..................................................................................... 8

Part 1 Interpretation ................................................................................................ 9

Introduction to this Part ....................................................................................... 9

A1.0 Interpreting the NCC ................................................................................... 9

Part 2 Compliance ................................................................................................ 11

Introduction to this Part ..................................................................................... 11

A2.0 Compliance ............................................................................................... 11

A2.1 Performance Requirements ...................................................................... 11

A2.2 Compliance Options for the Performance Requirements .......................... 12

A2.3 Performance Compliance Option .............................................................. 12

A2.4 Assessing a Performance Compliance Option.......................................... 13

A2.5 Prescriptive Compliance Option................................................................ 13

A2.6 Assessing a Prescriptive Compliance Option ........................................... 13

A2.7 Combination Compliance Option .............................................................. 14

A2.8 Assessing a Combination Compliance Option .......................................... 14

Part 3 State or Territory compliance ..................................................................... 16

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Introduction to this Part ..................................................................................... 16

A3.0 State and Territory compliance ................................................................. 16

Part 4 Referenced documents .............................................................................. 17

Introduction to this Part ..................................................................................... 17

A4.0 Referenced documents ............................................................................. 17

A4.1 Differences between referenced documents and the NCC ....................... 18

A4.2 Adoption of referenced documents ........................................................... 18

Part 5 Documentation ........................................................................................... 19

Introduction to this Part ..................................................................................... 19

Part 6 Building classification ................................................................................. 20

Introduction to this Part ..................................................................................... 20

A6.0 Determining and referencing a classification ............................................ 20

A6.1 Class 1 buildings....................................................................................... 20

A6.2 Class 2 buildings....................................................................................... 21

A6.3 Class 3 buildings....................................................................................... 22

A6.4 Class 4 buildings....................................................................................... 22

A6.5 Class 5 buildings....................................................................................... 22

A6.6 Class 6 buildings....................................................................................... 22

A6.7 Class 7 buildings....................................................................................... 23

A6.8 Class 8 buildings....................................................................................... 23

A6.9 Class 9 buildings....................................................................................... 23

A6.10 Class 10 buildings ................................................................................... 24

A6.11 Multiple classifications ............................................................................ 24

A6.12 United Buildings ...................................................................................... 24

Provision Cross Referencing – NCC 2016 to Proposed NCC 2019 ......................... 25

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Introduction to the NCC

About the National Construction Code

The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB), on behalf of the Australian

The role of the NCC

The NCC applies so design and construction standards:

• Have a rigorously tested rationale

• Effectively address applicable issues

• Create benefits to society that outweigh costs

• Consider the competitive effects of regulation

• Are not unnecessarily restrictive.