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NCC2016BuildingCodeofAustralia-VolumeOne CONTENTS AND FEATURES INTRODUCTION NCC 2016 Building Code of Australia -Volume One Page 4 CONTENTS AND FEATURES INTRODUCTION GENERAL TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTENTS AND FEATURES INTRODUCTION Introduction ......................................................................................................... 8 SECTION A GENERAL PROVISIONS Part A0 Application ........................................................................................................ 14 Part A1 Interpretation..................................................................................................... 16 Part A2 Acceptance of Design and Construction ....................................................... 35 Part A3 Classification of Buildings and Structures .................................................... 37 Part A4 United Buildings ............................................................................................... 40 SECTION B STRUCTURE Part B1 Structural Provisions ....................................................................................... 70 SECTION C FIRE RESISTANCE Part C1 Fire Resistance and Stability........................................................................... 90 Part C2 Compartmentation and Separation................................................................. 96 Part C3 Protection of Openings .................................................................................. 105 SECTION D ACCESS AND EGRESS Part D1 Provision for Escape ...................................................................................... 164 Part D2 Construction of Exits ..................................................................................... 178 Part D3 Access for People with a Disability .............................................................. 197 SECTION E SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT Part E1 Fire Fighting Equipment ................................................................................ 222 Part E2 Smoke Hazard Management .......................................................................... 238 Part E3 Lift Installations .............................................................................................. 259 Part E4 Visibility in an Emergency, Exit Signs and Warning Systems................... 269 NCC 2016 Building Code of Australia -Volume One Page 5 CONTENTS AND FEATURES INTRODUCTION SECTION F HEALTH AND AMENITY Part F1 Damp and Weatherproofing........................................................................... 279 Part F2 Sanitary and Other Facilities ......................................................................... 296 Part F3 Room Heights ................................................................................................. 315 Part F4 Light and Ventilation ...................................................................................... 318 Part F5 Sound Transmission and Insulation............................................................. 325 SECTION G ANCILLARY PROVISIONS Part G1 Minor Structures and Components............................................................... 344 Part G2 Boilers, Pressure Vessels, Heating Appliances, Fireplaces, Chimneys and Flues................................................................................................................. 348 Part G3 Atrium Construction....................................................................................... 352 Part G4 Construction in Alpine Areas ........................................................................ 362 Part G5 Construction in Bushfire Prone Areas ......................................................... 367 SECTION H SPECIAL USE BUILDINGS Part H1 Class 9b Buildings.......................................................................................... 372 Part H2 Public Transport Buildings............................................................................ 374 Part H3 Farm Buildings and Farm Sheds .................................................................. 377 SECTIONI * * * * * PartI1 * * * * * .......................................................................................................... 385 PartI2 * * * * * .......................................................................................................... 386 SECTION J ENERGY EFFICIENCY Part J0 Energy Efficiency............................................................................................ 404 Part J1 Building Fabric................................................................................................ 406 Part J2 Glazing............................................................................................................. 415 Part J3 Building Sealing.............................................................................................. 435 PartJ4 * * * * * .......................................................................................................... 438 Part J5 Air-Conditioning and Ventilation Systems................................................... 439 Part J6 Artificial Lighting and Power......................................................................... 444 NCC 2016 Building Code of Australia -Volume One Page 6 CONTENTS AND FEATURES INTRODUCTION Part J7 Heated Water Supply and Swimming Pool and Spa Pool Plant ................ 452 Part J8 Facilities for Energy Monitoring.................................................................... 454 STATE & TERRITORY APPENDICES Appendix Commonwealth of Australia......................................................... 487 Appendix Australian Capital Territory.......................................................... 494 Appendix New South Wales .......................................................................... 506 Appendix Northern Territory ......................................................................... 559 Appendix Queensland.................................................................................... 579 Appendix South Australia.............................................................................. 584 Appendix Tasmania........................................................................................ 619 Appendix Victoria ........................................................................................... 665 Appendix Western Australia.......................................................................... 694 INDEX, ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS Index................................................................................................................. 701 Abbreviations and Symbols .......................................................................... 743 HISTORY OF ADOPTION History of Adoption ........................................................................................ 747 LIST OF AMENDMENTS List of Amendments ....................................................................................... 767 NCC 2016 Building Code of Australia -Volume One Page 7 CONTENTS AND FEATURES INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION THE NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION CODE The National Construction Code (NCC) is an initiative of the Council of Australian Governments developed to incorporate all on-site construction requirements into a single code. The NCC is produced and maintained by the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) on behalf of the Australian Government and each State and Territory government. The NCC is a uniform set of technical provisions for the design and construction of buildings and other structures, and plumbing and drainage systems throughout Australia. It allows for variations in climate and geological or geographic conditions. THE NCC – FORMAT The NCC is published in three volumes. The Building Code of Australia (BCA) is Volume One and Volume Two of the NCC and the Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA) is Volume Three of the NCC. VOLUME ONE: contains the requirements for— (a) all Class 2 to 9 buildings; and (b) access requirements for people with a disability in Class 1b and 10a buildings; and (c) certain Class 10b structures including access requirements for people with a disability in Class 10b swimming pools. VOLUME TWO: contains the requirements for— (a) Class 1 and 10a buildings (other than access requirements for people with a disability in Class 1b and 10a buildings); and (b) certain Class 10b structures (other than access requirements for people with a disability in Class 10b swimming pools); and (c) Class 10c private bushfire shelters. VOLUME THREE: contains the requirements for plumbing and drainage associated with all classes of buildings. The NCC is accompanied by other documents, comprising the NCC Consolidated Performance Requirements and the Guide to Volume One. Additional guidance material is also located on the ABCB web site at www.abcb.gov.au. The NCC is drafted in a performance format allowing a choice of Deemed-to-Satisfy Solutions or flexibility to develop Performance Solutions based on existing or new innovative building, plumbing and drainage products, systems and designs. When complying with the Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions, or when developing Performance Solutions in order to comply with the NCC, consideration may need to be given to whether the solution impacts on compliance with other Parts of the NCC. THE GOAL The goal of the NCC is to enable the achievement of nationally consistent, minimum necessary standards of relevant safety (including structural safety and safety from fire), health, amenity and sustainability objectives efficiently. NCC 2016 Building Code of Australia -Volume One Page 8 CONTENTS AND FEATURES INTRODUCTION This goal is applied so that— (a) there is a rigorously tested rationale for the regulation; and (b) the regulation is effective and proportional to the issues being addressed such that the regulation will generate benefits to society greater than the costs (that is, net benefits); and (c) there is no regulatory or non-regulatory alternative (whether under the responsibility of the Board or not) that would generate higher net benefits; and (d) the competitive effects of the regulation have been considered and the regulation is no more restrictive than necessary in the public interest. THE AUSTRALIAN BUILDING CODES BOARD The ABCB is established by agreement between the Australian Government and each State and Territory government. It is a co-operative arrangement between the signatories, local government and the building industry. The ABCB’s mission is to address issues relating to safety, health, amenity and sustainability in the design, construction and performance of buildings. This is achieved through the NCC and the development of effective regulatory systems and appropriate non-regulatory solutions. The Board comprises— (a) a Chair; and (b) the head of each Commonwealth, State and Territory department, statutory body, division, or agency that has the relevant administrative responsibility for NCC matters; and (c) a representative of the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA); and (d) representatives of the building and construction industry, including one representative with plumbing expertise. The Building Codes Committee (BCC) is the peak technical advisory body to the ABCB, with responsibility for technical matters associated with the BCA. The BCC comprises— (a) a representative of the ABCB; and (b) one nominee each of the Australian, State and Territory government members of the ABCB; and (c) representatives of the building and construction industry. LEGISLATIVE ARRANGEMENTS GENERAL The BCA is given legal effect by building regulatory legislation in each State and Territory. This legislation consists of an Act of Parliament and subordinate legislation which empowers the regulation of certain aspects of buildings and structures, and contains the administrative provisions necessary to give effect to the legislation. Any provision of the BCA may be overridden by, or subject to, State or Territory legislation. The BCA must therefore be read in conjunction with that legislation. Any queries on such matters should be referred to the State or Territory authority responsible for building regulatory matters. STATE AND TERRITORY VARIATIONS AND ADDITIONS Each State's and Territory's legislation adopts the BCA subject to the variation or deletion of some of its provisions, or the addition of extra provisions. These variations, deletions and additions are contained in Appendices to the BCA. NCC 2016 Building Code of Australia -Volume One Page 9