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.

Strata Resilience Program (QLD)

The Strata Resilience Program (the Program) aims to assist eligible bodies corporate in coastal parts of Central and North Queensland to improve the resilience of their properties against cyclones.

Reporting On The Queensland Government’s Regulator Performance Framework 2022–2023

Lists evidence of how the QBCC’s regulatory practices and activities in 2022-2023 align with the Regulator Performance Framework practices.

Multi-Storey Residential Buildings: Warranty Insurance Exception

This practice note explains the exception from Domestic Building Insurance (DBI) requirements that applies to builders of multi-storey residential buildings.

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.

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.