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The CodeMark Certification Scheme is a voluntary third-party building product certification scheme, administered by the Australian Building Codes Board.
It supports the use of new or innovative building products in specified circumstances in Australia, by providing a nationally accepted process for demonstrating compliance with the National Construction Code.
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The Model Regulatory Powers were developed in response to recommendation 6 of the Building Confidence Report (BCR).
The Model Terms of Reference: Intra-jurisdictional building regulator coordination committee (the model Terms of Reference) was developed in response to recommendation 5 of the Building Confidence
Provides guidance on the process for developing NCC Performance Solutions across all NCC Volumes.
Provides an overview of the Assessment Methods used when determining compliance with the NCC’s mandatory Performance Requirements.
This table lists the work streams and projects of the Building Confidence Report (BCR) Implementation Team.
The NCC 2019 Fan Systems Calculator assists in understanding and applying NCC Volume One, Part J5.4, Fan Systems DTS Provisions for energy efficiency.
The National Model Code of Conduct for Building Surveyors sets out minimum obligations for registered building surveyors undertaking statutory functions. It covers four areas:
NCC 2022 comes with important changes to its structure and format, as part of the ABCB's commitment to delivering an NCC that is user-friendly and modern.
NCC 2022 comes with important changes to its structure and format, as part of the ABCB's commitment to delivering an NCC that is user-friendly and modern.
This document outlines a process to assist practitioners with the development and approval of simple and complex Performance Solutions.
The NCC 2019 Glazing Calculator assists in understanding and applying NCC Volume Two, Part 3.12.2 External Glazing DTS Provisions for energy efficiency.
The 2019-20 Business Plan is a reflection of the ABCB's commitment to implementing the regulatory reform agenda agreed by Governments.
The Accessible Housing Options Paper ('Options Paper') has been developed by the ABCB to provide a preliminary menu of options and costings on the possible inclusion of a minimum accessib
The 2018-19 Business Plan is a reflection of the ABCB's commitment to implementing the regulatory reform agenda agreed by Governments.
Notice of Direction 2018/1.0 The intent of this notice is to provide direction on the evolution requirements for tank types that are not listed on the WaterMark Schedule of Products, i.e.
The 2017-18 Business Plan is a reflection of the ABCB's commitment to implementing the regulatory reform agenda agreed by Governments.
Notice of Direction 2017/5.0 The intent of this notice is to provide direction on the timeframe for certification of products formerly excluded from the WaterMark Certification Scheme.
Notice of Direction 2017/4.3 The intent of this notice is to provide direction on the eligibility of using two standards or specifications on one WaterMark licence.
Notice of Direction 2017/3.1 The intent of this notice is to provide direction on the transition arrangements following implementation of the improved WaterMark Certification Scheme on 1 August 201
The 2016-17 Business Plan is a reflection of the ABCB's commitment to implementing the regulatory reform agenda agreed by Governments.