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Amendment to National Construction Code

  • August 31, 2017

Amendment to National Construction Code 

Following a Building Ministers’ Direction to the Australian Building Codes Board, the National Construction Code will be amended out-of-cycle to adopt a package of measures for fire safety in high rise buildings. 

The proposed amendments are now available for public comment. The key aspects of the amendments cover:

  • A new Verification Method that adopts the external wall testing standard, AS 5113.
  • Improving the evidence of suitability provisions.
  • Clarifying the DTS Provisions relating to the fire performance of external walls.
  • Referencing an updated sprinkler standard, AS 2118.

The Property Council is seeking industry feedback on the proposed amendment to inform its submission. Individual submissions can also be made directly to the ABCB via its consultation page.

The opportunity for public comments closes on 10 September 2017.