Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB)

02/06/2026

🔦 Spotlight on fire engineering

Have you seen our new NCC 2025 Australian fire engineering guidelines?

This handbook support fire safety design under the NCC by outlining fire engineering principles, processes and methodologies for developing and assessing Performance Solutions.

Access the NCC 2025 Australian fire engineering guidelines, by visiting:https://www.abcb.gov.au/sites/default/files/resources/2026/NCC%202025%20Australian%20fire%20engineering%20guidelines.pdf

28/05/2026

ABCB Housing Provisions was one of the most searched topics on our website last month!

The NCC 2025 ABCB Housing Provisions Standard brings together the building and plumbing requirements for houses and associated structures into a single, consolidated set of technical provisions.

It covers key areas including structural safety, fire safety, health and amenity, energy efficiency, weatherproofing, and livable housing. This makes it easier to design and build compliant Class 1 and Class 10 buildings.

To access the NCC 2025 ABCB Housing Provisions, visit: https://ncc.abcb.gov.au/ncc-2025

28/05/2026

🔦 Spotlight on structural reliability

Have you seen our new NCC 2025 Structural reliability Verification Method handbook?

This handbook provides guidance on the Structural reliability Verification Methods B1V1 and H2V1 in NCC 2025.

Access the NCC 2025 Structural reliability Verification Method handbook, by visiting:https://www.abcb.gov.au/sites/default/files/resources/2026/NCC%202025%20Structural%20reliability%20Verification%20Method%20handbook.pdf

27/05/2026

📢 Plumbing Supply Forum | PSF26

Attending PSF26 this June?

Catch Anne-Maree Campbell, the Director of the WaterMark Certification Scheme, presenting on Tuesday 2 June from 10:15–10:30 am. The session will cover recent updates to the WaterMark program and upcoming reviews of Australian Standards relevant to the plumbing industry.

Find out more about the event and view the program by visiting: https://plumbingsupplyforum.com.au/

The premier business event for the Australian Plumbing Industry.

25/05/2026

📬 Our May e-newsletter is set to hit subscribers' inboxes tomorrow afternoon.

This month's newsletter includes:

👨‍💼 CEO Update
📚 NCC 2025 is available
💻 NCC 2025 webinars - registrations are open
🏫 New NCC 2025 Tutor modules are now available
🏢 New NCC 2025 CPD micromodules are now available
📖 New NCC 2025 education resources

Don't miss the latest news from the ABCB! Stay in the know by registering to receive future newsletters: https://comms.abcb.gov.au/link/id/zzzz672218df3bbbb361Pzzzz672312bc1c383113/page.html?_gl=1*vqddj7*_ga*MTMxNjA3Njc3NC4xNzc1NTQzNjI1*_ga_DE8H8SFX8R*czE3Nzk3NTM0NTgkbzEwMSRnMSR0MTc3OTc1MzQ1OSRqNTkkbDAkaDA.

25/05/2026

Have you seen the new NCC 2025 CPD micromodules?

The latest micromodules are now available, supporting education and training on current NCC requirements, with updated content on key topics including condensation management and referenced documents.

Approved users can access the new modules alongside NCC 2022 content. New users can request access via the NCC CPD request form.

Access NCC CPD: https://ncc.abcb.gov.au/ncc-cpd

25/05/2026

The New NCC 2025 Tutor modules are now available

These updated modules support formal education delivery using current NCC requirements and are designed for TAFE teachers, registered training organisation (RTO) trainers and university lecturers delivering NCC related courses.

NCC 2022 Tutor and NCC 2025 Tutor modules are accessed separately. A new request is required to access NCC 2025 Tutor modules, even if you already have access to NCC 2022 Tutor.

Access NCC Tutor 2025 modules: https://ncc.abcb.gov.au/ncc-tutor

22/05/2026

🗝️ Key terms of the National Construction Code (NCC) – Non-combustible

Non-combustible materials and construction play a critical role in fire safety design. In the NCC, the term ‘Non-combustible’ is applied to:

(a) a material – means not deemed combustible as determined by AS 1530.1 – Combustibility Tests for Materials; or
(b) construction or part of a building – means constructed wholly of materials that are not deemed combustible

For more information, visit: https://ncc.abcb.gov.au/editions/ncc-2022/adopted/volume-one/c-fire-resistance/part-c2-fire-resistance-and-stability

21/05/2026

🔦 Spotlight on condensation

Have you seen our new NCC 2025 Condensation in buildings handbook?

This handbook assists in the assessment and management of the risk of condensation and its consequences.

Access the NCC 2025 Condensation in buildings handbook, by visiting:https://www.abcb.gov.au/sites/default/files/resources/2026/NCC%202025%20Condensation%20in%20building%20handbook.pdf

20/05/2026

Don’t forget to register for our NCC 2025 webinar series! Join us for one of our webinars across 25–30 June to learn about the key changes in NCC 2025.

Choose the time that works best — all 4 free webinars cover the same content:

• Thu 25/06/2026 — 1:00 pm – 4:15 pm AEST
• Fri 26/06/2026 — 9:30 am – 12:45 pm AEST
• Mon 29/06/2026 — 1:00 pm – 4:15 pm AEST
• Tue 30/06/2026 — 9:30 am – 12:45 pm AEST

Register now: https://abcbwebinars.thisiscreative.com.au/