NCC 2022 adopted nationally from 1 May 2023
22 May 2023
The first stage of the National Construction Code (NCC) 2022 was adopted on 1 May 2023 and include the most significant changes since the NCC and Plumbing Code of Australia were combined in 2011.
The changes affect the design and construction of most residential dwellings in Australia, include updates to energy efficiency and condensation mitigation standards, and may require changes to some building materials that are commonly used in Australia.
Transition arrangements apply and vary between states.
WA transition arrangements
| Housing energy efficiency | Apartment energy efficiency | Commercial energy efficiency | Condensation management | Livable housing design |
| 1 October 2023 with extended transition until 1 May 2025. | 1 October 2023 with transition until 1 May 2024. Extended transition until 1 May 2025 under consideration. | 1 October 2023 with transition until 1 May 2024. Extended transition until 1 May 2025 under consideration. | 1 October 2023 with existing transition until Committed to extend NCC Volume Two condensation transition to 1 May 2025. Extension of transition for NCC Volume One condensation requirements under consideration. | Not adopting. |
Further details about WA's transition is available here.
How to access the NCC 2022
Click here to access the NCC.