Future online editions, commencing with the 2015 National Construction Code (NCC), will be freely available to registered users, commencing with access to a free preview of NCC 2015 (both online and in PDF) prior to its adoption date of 1 May 2015.

From 1 February 2015, users are able to access NCC 2015 which includes:

• Volume One (Building Code of Australia for Class 2 to Class 9 Buildings);
• Volume Two (Building Code of Australia for Class 1 and Class 10 Buildings);
• Volume Three (Plumbing Code of Australia); and
• the Guide to Volume One.

To register for access to the NCC 2015, or for further information, please follow the instructions on the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) website.

It should be noted that NCC 2014 remains in force until 30 April 2015 and hard copies will still be available for purchase through the ABCB online shop until 30 April 2015.

The Building Commission is working towards adopting Volume Three (Plumbing Code of Australia) of the NCC in Western Australia, which means practitioners will be able to access and preview the code before it is adopted.

Industry information seminars – Building Code of Australia

The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) in conjunction with the Building Commission is holding industry information seminars regarding changes to the Building Code of Australia (BCA), being Volume One and Volume Two of the National Construction Code Series (NCC). These seminars also include information about proposed and upcoming changes to building laws in Western Australia. As members of the building and construction industry you need to know what changes are coming into effect.

Perth metropolitan BCA seminars:

Option 1

Tuesday 3 March 2015
9.30am–12.30pm
City West Function Centre, 45 Plaistowe Mews, West Perth

Option 2

Wednesday 4 March 2015
9.30am–12.30pm
City West Function Centre, 45 Plaistowe Mews, West Perth

The registration desk will be open from 9.00am.

Registrations for the seminars are processed by the ABCB. The cost of an online registration is $160 and a manual registration is $180. Use the link below to register or contact Mrs Lloy Wilson on 0400 275 388 or bafc8mp@bigpond.net.au.

Visit the ABCB website for further details on the seminars or to register your attendance.

Information on regional seminars, to be hosted by the Building Commission, will be distributed soon.