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  • ABCB website user experience

    The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) website is an effective tool in enabling communication, facilitating engagement and consultation activities, and sharing industry information. It also acts as an access channel to the National Construction Code (NCC), the WaterMark and CodeMark Australia Certification Schemes, and related education and support materials. Throughout 2020, the ABCB will be investigating improvements to the information architecture, user experience and interface... More
    Closed 11 February 2020

  • WMTS:469 - Waterless or limited flush urinals – With an integral sealing device

    For Public Comment Technical Specification for the WaterMark Certification Scheme The proposed amendments to Technical Specification, WMTS-469 Waterless or limited flush urinals – With an integral sealing device, includes additional requirements for urinals that incorporate a function to dose the waste pipework system with water at periodic intervals without flushing the surface of the fixture. A download link to the public comment draft and the form preview... More
    Closed 31 January 2020

  • WMTS:529 - Integral re-circulation loop kits for use in heated water systems

    For Public Comment Technical Specification for the WaterMark Certification Scheme This proposed new Technical Specification, WMTS-529 Integral re-circulation loop kits for use in heated water systems, specifies the requirements for copper piping systems with an integral re-circulating loop, for use in heated water systems. The systems have a size range from DN 25 to DN 40, a maximum operating temperature of 70ºC and a maximum operating pressure of 1000 kPa. The copper... More
    Closed 31 January 2020

  • WMTS:037.1 - Flow controllers – For controlling flows in cold or heated water systems

    For Public Comment Technical Specification for the WaterMark Certification Scheme The proposed amendments to Technical Specification, WMTS-037 Flow controllers – For controlling flows in cold or heated water systems, include amendments to Clause 9.1 scaling factor as determined within AS/NZS 4020 as applied to either ‘end-of-line’ or ‘in-line’ products A download link to the public comment draft and the form preview is provided below. NOTE: Clicking... More
    Closed 30 January 2020

  • WMTS:528 - Plate heat exchangers

    For Public Comment Technical Specification for the WaterMark Certification Scheme This proposed new Technical Specification, WMTS-528 Plate heat exchangers, sets out requirements for plate heat exchangers which are used in heated water supply systems. These heat exchangers may be used as stand-alone water heating systems or as components of water heating systems. Plate heat exchangers are designed in various configurations including the number of plates, plate design and size in... More
    Closed 16 January 2020

  • WMTS:040-2019 Round 2 Public Consultation

    For Public Comment Technical Specification for the WaterMark Certification Scheme In undertaking resolution of the previous public comments a number of technical errors where identified which required substantial redrafting. The ABCB wishes to consult again on the proposed changes to WMTS-040 incorporating materials which were omitted from the WMTS-040:2018 version. A download link to the public comment draft and the form preview is provided below. NOTE:... More
    Closed 20 December 2019

  • NCC 2019 Amendment 1 Public Comment Draft

    The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has been directed by the Building Ministers’ Forum to undertake an out-of-cycle amendment for the 2019 edition of the National Construction Code (NCC). The amendment is intended to introduce enhanced fire safety measures for early childhood centres in high-rise buildings and address recommendations identified in the Shergold Weir Building Confidence Report . It will be known as NCC 2019 Amendment 1. The amendment will include: ... More
    Closed 11 October 2019

  • Early Childhood Centres Preliminary Analysis of Options

    A Preliminary Analysis of Options has been prepared to assist stakeholders understanding the issues, risks and potential impacts of proposed changes to the fire safety requirements for Early Childhood Centres (ECCs) in the public comment draft of Amendment 1 to the National Construction Code (NCC) 2019. The fi re engineering reports Fire Safety of Early Childhood Centres in High Rise Buildings in Australia, report prepared by RED Fire Engineers and its technical review ... More
    Closed 11 October 2019

  • Education and the Fire Safety Verification Method

    The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) is interested in improving understanding of the National Construction Code (NCC) and increasing the competent use of Performance Solutions. A new compliance option for engineering the design of fire safety Performance Solutions, the Fire Safety Verification Method (FSVM), was introduced in NCC 2019. The FSVM may be used from 1 May 2020. In the lead up, the ABCB will work with the sector to raise awareness and build understanding and... More
    Closed 30 September 2019

  • Developing Performance Solutions

    The National Construction Code is a performance-based code, meaning that any building design must ultimately meet the Performance Requirements as stated in the NCC. Under the NCC, the Performance Requirements can be satisfied by a Performance Solution; a Deemed-to-Satisfy Solution; or a combination of these. Performance Solutions can be developed for any area of construction regulated by the NCC including fire, health and safety, amenity and energy efficiency using a variety of... More
    Closed 26 September 2019

  • Energy efficiency - NCC 2022 and beyond scoping study

    The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has been directed by the Building Ministers’ Forum (BMF) to investigate possible changes to the energy efficiency provisions, with an emphasis on residential buildings, in the 2022 edition of the National Construction Code (NCC). This work is to be carried out in consideration of the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Energy Council’s Trajectory for Low Energy Buildings (the Trajectory). To commence this process, the ABCB... More
    Closed 8 September 2019
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