Residential
Proposed changes to the Building Code of Australia in 2019 will include a number of minor changes for dwellings including new condensation management provisions and improvements to the acceptable construction practices for retaining walls, masonry and attached decks/balconies.
The energy efficiency provisions have been updated, however will be non-mandatory until 1 May 2020.
We will provide further information about these amendments when details become available in February 2019.
Commercial
Proposed changes to the Building Code of Australia in 2019 will include a number of changes for commercial buildings, including:
- New requirement for fire sprinklers in some class 2 and 3 buildings
- New requirements for accessible adult change facilities
- Concession for bonded laminate material
- Clarification of the requirements for roof top spaces
The energy efficiency provisions have been updated, however will be non-mandatory until 1 May 2020.
We will provide further information about these amendments when details become available in February 2019.