Quality

Browse BIG's curated collection to help with compliance of the National Construction Code (NCC).

The NCC is a performance-based code, and sets the minimum required level for the safety, health, amenity, accessibility and sustainability of certain buildings.

Resources included in this collection are:
•    selected state and territories legislation
•    standards and tolerances guides
•    codes
•    codes of practice
•    NSW Fair Trading documentation
•    Design and Building Practitioner’s documentation
•    work licences and certificates
•    certificates of occupancy, and
•    building certifiers documentation

Australian Standards form a key component to reaching the Performance Solution, and Deemed-To-Satisfy (DTS) Solution, in compliance of the NCC.

The NCC Primary Referenced standards are available separately in the following sets:

NCC Primary References Set
NCC Primary References Plus Set
NCC Primary References Large Business Set

Trade Sets for Australian Standards are also available on BIG.

Home Warranty Insurance for Tasmania

The purpose of this paper is to consult with stakeholders, including both industry and consumers, on the development of a new model for home warranty insurance (HWI) in Tasmania.

HBCF Builders Self Service Portal User Guide (NSW)

The Builder Self Service Portal was developed to allow builders to monitor and manage their NSW Home Warranty eligibility and HBCF policies online.

The A-Z Guide Of Insurable Building Work (QLD)

This information is intended as a guide only as to the requirement for payment of an insurance premium and cover for loss suffered in respect of different types of building work for contracts entered into on or after 28 October 2016.

Australian Capital Territory Appendix to the Building Code of Australia – Volumes 1 and 2 (ACT)

This instrument is the Building (ACT Appendix to the Building Code) Determination 2023 (No 3). (ACT legislation.)

Built Environment Climate Change Adaptation Action Plan 2022-2026

This plan sets out the Victorian Government’s proposed actions during the next 5 years to respond to climate change risks to our built environment of cities, towns, suburbs and regional areas, along with supporting infrastructure and services.

MP 1.1: Design And Siting Standard For Single Detached Housing, On Lots Under 450m2 (QLD)

To provide good residential design that promotes the efficient use of a lot, an acceptable amenity to residents, and to facilitate off street parking.

NMP 1.1: Driveways (QLD)

To ensure safe and reasonable access from the property boundary to on-site vehicle accommodation or on-site vehicle standing area.

Flood Resilient Building Guidance for Queensland Homes

Provides information about improving the flood resilience of new and existing Queensland homes.

Community Recovery: Australian Disaster Resilience Handbook Collection

Provides a comprehensive guide to community recovery in Australia.

Queensland Development Code: Mandatory Part 4.5 - Livable dwellings and grading to floor wastes

This guide provides information to help understand the Queensland Development Code (QDC), Mandatory Part 4.5 – Livable dwellings and grading to floor wastes.