Summary of changes to the NCC

The updated NCC brings significant changes to the industry including new General Provisions for all three Volumes, technical changes to the BCA & a three yearly update to the NCC as opposed to annual.

The AIBS have provided a summarised list of changes to the NCC 2016 in their most recent AIBS magazine (Autumn 2016).

These include :

A new Verification Method for structural robustness
Two new Ventilation Verification Methods
Clarification on ‘constant’ in relation to stair goings & risers
Adoption of new referenced documents including Australian Standards
Clarification to the definition of ‘effective height’
Use of timber for mid rise buildings
A new referenced standard for the group number determination for the fire hazard property provisions
Amendment to exemptions to vehicle ramp openings in carparks
‘Visibility’ in an emergency, versus ‘lighting’
Introduction of Farm buildings and Farm Sheds to Part H3 for classification purposes
A new provision to require fire-separation for the floor separating the non-appurtenant dwelling and private garage
Option to allow other suitable alarms in Class 10A private garages