WOBO thanks the Australian Building Codes Board for their update in terms of energy efficiency and the new legislation coming into force.
Preview of Energy Efficiency Provisions
The Stage 2 Preview of NCC 2022 is now available!
You can now download a copy of the new:
- Energy efficiency measures
- Condensation mitigation measures
- Whole-of-Home Efficiency Factors Standard
- NatHERS Heating and Cooling Load Limits Standards
NCC 2022 Transition Arrangements
NCC 2022 will be adopted by states and territories on 1 May 2023.
Building Ministers also agreed to transitional arrangements for the following specific requirements:
- New livable housing requirements commence 1 October 2023
- New energy efficiency and condensation mitigation requirements commence 1 October 2023
- New lead free plumbing product requirements commence 1 September 2025.
The transitional arrangements will allow practitioners to continue using the relevant provisions of NCC 2019 until the end of the relevant transition period.