National construction code Archives - Dahlsens

Building Membrane Changes in the new edition of the NCC

On the 1st of May 2019, the National Construction Code will introduce a new section titled ‘Condensation Management’, which includes important changes to the selection of wall wraps. The change will affect all Building Permits approved after the 1st of May 2019. Building Permits approved using NCC 2016 will not be affected by this change

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Fire safety: how to select the right fire separating walls

Fire separating walls are proven to improve the overall fire safety of a building and are now a requirement for Australian construction projects. The required level of fire resistance for external walls near a boundary and walls that separate one occupancy from another are specified in the National Construction Code (NCC). These required levels are

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