Consultation Hub

Consultation is the cornerstone of the Australian Building Codes Board's (ABCB) commitment to maintaining a contemporary and relevant National Construction Code (NCC). The consultation process also relates to our CodeMark and WaterMark product certification schemes. This hub is a place for you to find and participate in consultations that interest you.

Consultations will be displayed below once available. Alternatively, you can search for consultations by keyword or interest.

Open Consultations
WMTS:528 - Plate heat exchangers
WMTS:469 - Waterless or limited flush urinals – With an integral sealing device
WMTS:529 - Integral re-circulation loop kits for use in heated water systems
See All Open Consultations
Closed Consultations
Early Childhood Centres Preliminary Analysis of Options
NCC 2019 Amendment 1 Public Comment Draft
Developing Performance Solutions
Energy efficiency - NCC 2022 and beyond scoping study
Education and the Fire Safety Verification Method
See All Closed Consultations

We Asked, You Said, We Did

Here are some of the issues we have consulted on and their outcomes.

We Asked

For feedback about supporting practitioners to use the FSVM to inform our approach to future education needs.

You Said

We received 123 responses, almost half having watched the FSVM webinar. Here is some feedback about what you want:

  • More and simpler guidance in different online formats.
  • Cover applying the FSVM and include worked examples and case studies.
  • Links to training.
  • More opportunities to ask questions during webinars.

We Did

We are scoping additional materials and training to support the FSVM. From early 2020, we are looking to work with industry to provide:

  • More technical advice to use the FSVM in different formats (i.e. online resources, webinar)
  • Frequently asked questions and answers about the FSVM
  • Articles about the FSVM.