NCC 2022 preview and adoption dates

We would like practitioners to be aware of important dates for the release of the National Construction Code (NCC) 2022, which include:

• 9 May 2022 –  Preview available at ncc.abcb.gov.au (excluding energy efficiency and condensation)
• 1 September 2022 – Adoption by states and territories

Building Ministers have agreed to delay the adoption of NCC 2022 in recognition of the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the impacts to industry during a difficult economic time. We hope the delayed adoption date will make it easier for industry to adjust, and the extended preview period provide time for users to become familiar with the changes before NCC 2022 is made mandatory under state and territory legislation.

The May preview of NCC 2022 will not include energy efficiency and condensation amendments as these have not yet been endorsed by Building Ministers. Practitioners can still expect a preview of these amendments prior to adoption – and we will provide more information on that timing as it becomes available.

2022 NCC Seminars – Volumes One and Two

Please join us in your capital city, through July and August 2022, as we present the key changes for NCC 2022 Volumes One and Two.

This is an important event for you to learn about what’s changed and what it means to you and your industry, before NCC 2022 comes into effect.

• Canberra – 20 July, National Museum of Australia
• Melbourne – 26 & 27 July, Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
• Hobart – 28 July, Hobart Function & Convention Centre
• Brisbane – 2 & 3 August, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
• Darwin – 4 August, Darwin Convention Centre
• Sydney – 9 & 10 August, Sydney Masonic Centre
• [NEW] Webinar – 16 August, Online
• Adelaide – 23 August, Adelaide Convention Centre
• Perth – 25 August, Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre

For those interested, we will also be hosting, for the first time, a live webinar session of the seminar content online. The webinar will follow the same agenda as the face-to-face session, and include the ability for attendees to ask questions about NCC 2022 changes.

Booking information for all sessions will be available in April 2022.

2022 NCC Seminars – Volume Three

We will also be co-hosting separate seminar sessions for amendments relating to NCC 2022 Volume Three with your local jurisdiction through 2022.

Further information about when these sessions will be held, and how to secure your place, will be available on our website soon.

Ensure that your NCC communications preferences are up-to-date to receive further information relating to these announcements.