Key Changes

NCC Adoption in Victoria

AS 1530 Series

Session 1BCA

Volume One

A Governing Requirements

BCA 2016

A0 Application

A1 Interpretation

A2 Acceptance

A3 Classification

A4 United Buildings

Spec A1.3 Referenced Documents

BCA 2019

A1 Interpreting the NCC

A2 NCC Compliance

A3 States and Territories

A4 Referenced Documents

A5 Documentation

A6 Building Classification

A7 United Buildings

A Governing Requirements

Section A Governing

Requirements

• Compliance framework

• Difference between NCC and referenced documents

• Limitation and exemption boxes

BCA 2016

A1.1 Definitions

Spec A1.3 Referenced Documents

Spec A2.3 Fire-Resistance of Building Elements

Spec A2.4 Fire Hazard Properties

A5 Documentation

Abbreviations and Symbols

State and Territory Appendices

NCC 20191. State and Territory Appendices2. Abbreviations and Symbols

3. Definitions

4. Referenced Documents

5. Fire-resistance of Building Elements6. Fire Hazard Properties

7. Fire Safety Verification Method (NEW)

Schedules

C1.9 Non-combustible

Building Elements

C1.10 & Spec C1.10 Fire Hazard Properties

C1.13 &Spec C1.13

Fire Protected Timber

Spec C1.13 Fire Protected

Timber

C3.15 Openings for

Service Installations

Verification Methods

DV2 & DV3

D1.15 Method of

Measurement

A point of choice

D1.15 Method of

Measurement

Vic D2.21 &D2.21 Operation

of Latch

D3 Access for people with a

disability

E1.3(a) Fire Brigade Station

E1.3(b) Fire Hydrant Boosters

E1.4 Fire Hose Reels &

E1.6 Portable Extinguishers

Table E1.5 &Vic. Table E1.5

Sprinklers

Sprinkler Protection: Class 2 and 3 Building

FPAA Technical Specifications

Sprinkler Protection Class 2 & 3 buildings Scenario FPAA101D FPAA101H

Multi class, where other part less than 2 storeys Yes Yes

Multi class, where other part exceeds 2 storeys No Yes

Multi class, where other part exceeds 25% No Yes

Multi class, where other part located above fourth storey

No Yes

Non open deck carpark for > 40 vehicles No No

Residential care building (Vic) No No

Vic. Spec E1.5a Concessions for

Class 2 and 3 Buildings

Spec E1.5 Fire Sprinkler

Systems

Table E2.2a &Specification

E2.2a

F2.9 Accessible

Adult Change Facilities

Specification F2.9 Hoist and Change Table

Spec F2.9 Toilet Pan, Seat, Backrest and Grab Rails

FP6.1, FV6 &Part F6

Condensation Management

Part G6 Occupiable

Outdoor Areas

DtS Provisions Applicable to Occupiable Outdoor AreasC1.10 – Fire Hazard Properties

C2.7, C2.8 and C2.9 – Fire Separation

D1 – Provision for Escape

D2 – Construction of Exits

E1 – Fire Fighting Equipment

E3 – Lift Installations

E4 – Visibility, exit signs and warning systems

F4.4, F4.8 and F4.9 – Light and Ventilation

G4.9 – Fire Orders

Part G6 Occupiable

Outdoor Area

Using Section J

Verification Method

JV1 (NABERS)

Verification Method JV2 (Green Star)

Section J Heating and

Cooling Loads

Section JHeating and

Cooling Loads

Section J Energy Efficiency

Part J3 Building Sealing

Part J6 Artificial Lighting and

Power

Residential Care Buildings

Types of Residential Care BuildingsClassification Building Occupants Level of Care AssistanceClass 3 Accommodation Residential Any None to low No

Class 3 accommodation used as a residential aged care building

Residential Any High Yes

Class 3 residential care building Residential Any High Yes

Class 9a health-care building used as a residential care building

Public Any Fulltime or supervised medical care

Yes

Class 9c residential care building Public Any High Yes

Class 9c aged care building Public Aged 24/7 Staff Yes

Q&A Session

Intermission

Session 2BCA

Volume Two

BCA Volume Two 2016

1.0 Application

1.1 Interpretation

1.2 Acceptance

1.3 Classification

1.4 Referenced Documents

BCA Volume Two 2019

A1 Interpreting the NCC

A2 NCC Compliance

A3 States and Territories

A4 Referenced Documents

A5 Documentation

A6 Building Classification

Governing Requirements

V2.1.1 Structural Reliability

Verification Method

Part 3.1.2 & AS 4678 Earth

Retaining Structures

Part 3.3.2 Reinforced

Masonry

Part 3.3.5 Masonry

Veneer

Part 3.3.6 Isolated

Masonry Piers

Part 3.4 Framing

Part 3.5.1 Sheet Roofing

& Part 3.5.2 Roof Tiles and

Shingles

Part 3.5.3 Gutters and Downpipes

Clause 3.5.4.6 Flashing to

Wall Openings

Clause 3.5.4.7 Clearance Between

Cladding and Ground

Spread of Fire Verification

Methods

BCA 2016

3.7.1 Fire Separation

3.7.2 Smoke Alarms

3.7.3 Heating Appliances

3.7.4 Bushfire Areas

3.7.5 Alpine Areas

BCA 20193.7.1 Fire Properties of Materials and Construction3.7.2 Fire Separation of External Walls3.7.3 Fire Protection of Separating Walls and Floors3.7.4 Fire Separation of garage Top Dwellings3.7.5 Smoke Alarms and Evacuation Lighting

Part 3.7 Fire Safety

Clause 3.7.2.4 Construction

of External Walls

Clause 3.7.2.5 Class 10a Buildings

Clause 3.7.3.5 Horizontal

Projections

Clause 3.7.3.5 Horizontal

Projections

V2.4.2 Room or Space Height

Clause 3.8.1.2 Wet Areas

P2.4.7, V2.4.7 & Part 3.8.7

Condensation Management

Clause 3.9.2.7 Protection of

Openable Windows

(Other than Bedrooms)

AS 3959 Construction

of Buildings in Bushfire Prone

Areas

Part 3.10.4 Construction in Alpine Areas

Part 3.10.6 Attachments of Decks and

Balconies

Using Part 3.12

V2.6.2.2 Verification using

a Reference Building

Part 3.12 Energy Efficiency

Example NatHERS

Certificate

Other Part 3.12 Changes

Q&A Session

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