What are the standards/building codes in Australia?
Every country has different guidelines, but the National Construction Code (NCC), formerly known as the Building Code of Australia (BCA), is the foundation of our building industry in Australia. It is a requirement enforced by law across the country. The Australian Standards outline specifications and design procedures. While not all Australian Standards are mandatory, if an Australian Standard is referenced in the NCC, compliance with it becomes mandatory.
What Australian Standards require attention during renovations?
Australian Standards get updated, so it is important to check the standards at the time of design and construction.
below are the list of Australia Standards commonly used during the renovation.
AS 3740 Waterproofing of domestic wet areas
AS 4654 Waterproofing membranes for external above-ground use
AS 3700 Masonry Structures
HB 39 installation code for metal roof and wall cladding
AS_NZS 3500 Plumbing and drainage
ASNZS 3000 Electrical installations
As 3958 Installation of ceramic and stone tiles
AS 1684 Residential timber-framed construction
AS 3600 Concrete structures