The CodeMark Certification Scheme is a voluntary third-party building product certification scheme, administered by the Australian Building Codes Board.
It supports the use of new or innovative building products in specified circumstances in Australia, by providing a nationally accepted process for demonstrating compliance with the National Construction Code.
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Assists in understanding and applying Part J5.4, Fan systems energy efficiency DTS Provisions.
The National Model Code of Conduct for Building Surveyors sets out minimum obligations for registered building surveyors undertaking statutory functions. It covers four areas:
NCC 2022 comes with important changes to its structure and format, as part of the ABCB's commitment to delivering an NCC that is user-friendly and modern.
NCC 2022 comes with important changes to its structure and format, as part of the ABCB's commitment to delivering an NCC that is user-friendly and modern.
Notice of direction 2016/4.0 The intent of this notice is to provide direction on the requirements for off-site prefabricated plumbing modules, such as ‘bathroom pods’, including the content of Wat
Assists in understanding and applying Part 3.12.2, External glazing energy efficiency DTS Provisions.
The 2019-20 Business Plan is a reflection of the ABCB's commitment to implementing the regulatory reform agenda agreed by Governments.
ABCB Protocol This protocol describes the essential elements of structural software that can be used for designing in compliance with the NCC Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions as well as general require
Notice of Direction 2018/4.0 The purpose of this notice is to provide clarification on the certification of sanitary pumps and lifting stations.
The Accessible Housing Options Paper ('Options Paper') has been developed by the ABCB to provide a preliminary menu of options and costings on the possible inclusion of a minimum accessib
The 2018-19 Business Plan is a reflection of the ABCB's commitment to implementing the regulatory reform agenda agreed by Governments.
Notice of Direction 2018/1.0 The intent of this notice is to provide direction on the evolution requirements for tank types that are not listed on the WaterMark Schedule of Products, i.e.
Notice of Direction 2017/3.1 The intent of this notice is to provide direction on the transition arrangements following implementation of the improved WaterMark Certification Scheme on 1 August 201
The 2017-18 Business Plan is a reflection of the ABCB's commitment to implementing the regulatory reform agenda agreed by Governments.
The intent of this Notice of Direction is to advise of changes to the fees and charges contained in the Approved Certifier Agreements in relation to the WaterMark Certification Scheme.
The 2016-17 Business Plan is a reflection of the ABCB's commitment to implementing the regulatory reform agenda agreed by Governments.
This Standard provides technical design criteria requirements for temporary structures, covering structural safety (particularly determining appropriate wind actions), fire safety (including fire r
The 2015-16 Business Plan is a reflection of the ABCB's commitment to implementing the regulatory reform agenda agreed by Governments.
The 2014-15 Business Plan is a reflection of the ABCB's commitment to implementing the regulatory reform agenda agreed by Governments.
Provides guidance on the design and construction of community bushfire shelters for building designers and approval authorities.