Category: National Construction Code (NCC) Performance Solutions

NCC Performance Requirements The National Construction Code (NCC) stands as Australia’s primary set of technical design and construction provisions for the built environment. It establishes minimum standards for safety, health, amenity, accessibility, and sustainability across the country. Adherence to the NCC performance requirements is crucial to ensure that buildings meet the necessary standards that safeguard…

Compliance with National Construction Code (NCC) requirements is sometimes difficult. This can be due to a variety of reasons, such as technical construction constraints or other applicable laws (e.g., for heritage protected buildings). Usually, the difficulty will be in meeting one or more Deemed-to-Satisfy provisions. To overcome such challenges, building practitioners can seek NCC compliance…

Key points: •  Falls on stairs are common, and often lead to serious injuries. •  Falls on stairs are often complex – there are multiple possible factors that can cause a fall. •  Many stair incidents can easily be prevented, and remedial solutions implemented at minimal cost. •  Ultimately, however, steps and stairs should be designed and built…