Compliance and regulation
NCC, AS standards, state licensing.
The NCC sets the technical floor for every residential building in Australia. This pillar covers what that floor actually requires: structural adequacy, fire resistance levels, weatherproofing, energy efficiency under Section J and Deemed-to-Satisfy pathways, and the Australian Standards that give the code its teeth. For Class 1a and Class 2 work, that means referencing AS 1684 for timber framing, AS 3600 for concrete, AS 4055 for wind loads, and a growing list of referenced standards that vary by state.
It is for builders, designers, and certifiers who need to know what the code requires, not just that a code exists. Coverage includes how NCC 2022 changes rolled through to state adoption, where performance solutions are permitted and what they cost in time and fees, and which state regulators (VIC Building Authority, NSW Fair Trading, QBCC, etc.) add their own overlay on top of the national baseline.
Chalkline's angle: plain citations to actual clauses, not paraphrase chains that lose the original requirement three rewrites in. If it matters for compliance on a residential site in Australia, it is here.
Concept
- concept 8 May 2026Federal Code of Practice for Building and Construction: what it was, what replaced it, and what applies now The federal Building Code 2016 was repealed in December 2022. What replaced it, what the Federal Safety Commissioner does, and how it affects residential builders.
- concept 9 May 2026NCC 2022 Volume Two: how to read and use the residential code NCC 2022 Volume Two covers every Class 1 and 10 build in Australia. Learn the two-document system, Section H parts, DTS vs Performance Solution, and key NCC 2022 changes.
- concept 25 May 2026Wind uplift: why roofs lift off and how the load path holds them down Wind uplift is the net upward force wind puts on a roof. Why a light timber roof is at risk, what increases uplift, and how the AS 1684 tie-down chain resists it.
Process
- process 9 May 2026Building fire separation in Class 1 residential: the construction sequence How to frame, line, and inspect fire-rated walls in Class 1a residential: boundary walls, separating walls between dwellings, and garage-to-house separation.
- process 9 May 2026How to read AS 1684 span tables: a step-by-step guide for builders and chippies Step-by-step process for reading AS 1684.2 span tables on site. Wind class, stress grade, load width, spacing, and the roof-down sequence for residential timber.
Regulation
- regulation 8 May 2026ACT builder licence: classes, qualifications, fees and what to know before you start ACT builder licence classes A to D, qualification routes, 2025-26 fees, residential building warranty, mutual recognition and the demerit point scheme.
- regulation 23 May 2026Apartment Design Guide (NSW, SEPP 65) NSW Apartment Design Guide is the residential flat building design standard under SEPP 65. Sets solar access, cross-ventilation, apartment sizes, communal open space.
- regulation 8 May 2026AS 1288:2021: glass in buildings, selection and installation AS 1288:2021 governs glass selection and installation in Australian buildings. Covers human impact zones, wind loading, safety glazing grades, and NCC 2022.
- regulation 25 May 2026AS 1379: specification and supply of concrete AS 1379 is the standard for ordering and supplying concrete: normal-class grades N20 to N50, slump, aggregate, and what the delivery docket must show.
- regulation 8 May 2026AS 1428 Design for access and mobility: builder's guide AS 1428 design for access and mobility explained for Australian builders: which parts apply to residential work, NCC H8 livable housing silver, Class 1a obligations.
- regulation 16 May 2026AS 1562 (metal roofing): the standard behind every metal sheet roof AS 1562.1:2018 sets the design and install rules for metal sheet roof and wall cladding: fixing patterns, minimum pitches, wind testing under AS 4040.2.
- regulation 25 May 2026AS 1604.1: treated timber and the H1 to H6 hazard classes AS 1604.1 sets the H1 to H6 hazard classes for preservative-treated timber. Which H-class to order for framing, cladding, decking, and posts, and the treatment types.
- regulation 8 May 2026AS 1684: residential timber-framed construction AS 1684 governs residential timber-framed construction in four parts. Covers wind classes N1-N4 and C1-C3, span tables, tie-downs, and NCC DTS for Class 1 and 10.
- regulation 25 May 2026AS 1684.3: timber framing in cyclonic areas AS 1684.3 is the timber-framing standard for cyclonic areas (wind classes C1 to C3). It ramps up fixing density and tie-down hardware over the non-cyclonic AS 1684.2.
- regulation 16 May 2026AS 1720.5 (nailplated trusses): the design code behind the certificate AS 1720.5 is the design standard for nailplated timber roof trusses. The truss engineer designs to it; the certificate handed to the builder is its output.
- regulation 15 May 2026AS 1726 (Geotechnical site investigations) AS 1726:2017 sets the methodology for geotech investigations: boreholes, SPT, sample logging, soil description, reporting format. The basis of every soil report.
- regulation 28 May 2026AS 1926: swimming pool safety standard AS 1926 is the Australian Standard for swimming pool safety in three parts: barriers (.1), barrier location (.2), water recirculation (.3). NCC calls up the first two.
- regulation 28 May 2026AS 1926.1: pool and spa safety barriers AS 1926.1:2012 sets the technical rules for pool and spa safety barriers in Australia: 1,200 mm fence, 900 mm NCZ, 100 mm gap, self-closing self-latching gates.
- regulation 8 May 2026AS 2047-2014: windows and external glazed doors in buildings AS 2047-2014 governs windows and external glazed doors in Australian residential buildings. Key requirements, NCC link, wind classes, and what to check on delivery.
- regulation 16 May 2026AS 2050 (roof tile install): pitch, fixing, sarking AS 2050:2018 is the install standard for concrete, terracotta and slate roof tiles. Minimum pitch by profile, fixing density by wind class, sarking and underlay rules.
- regulation 16 May 2026AS 2082 (Visually stress-graded hardwood) AS 2082:2007 sets the visual grading rules for hardwood structural timber. F-grade and species combinations, defects, grade stamps. The basis for sawn hardwood use.
- regulation 29 May 2026AS 2699: built-in components for masonry construction AS 2699 is the three-part standard for masonry built-in components: wall ties (Pt1), connectors (Pt2), lintels and shelf angles (Pt3). The NCC DTS path for these.
- regulation 8 May 2026AS 2870-2011: residential slabs and footings AS 2870-2011 governs residential slab and footing design in Australia. Site classifications A/S/M/H1/H2/E/P, NCC link, engineer triggers, and common defects.
- regulation 25 May 2026AS 3600: concrete structures AS 3600 is the Australian Standard for reinforced and prestressed concrete structures: cover, grade, and detailing for suspended slabs, beams, columns, and walls.
- regulation 14 May 2026AS 3660: termite management standard AS 3660 (multi-part) is the Australian Standard for termite management. Part 1 new buildings, Part 2 existing, Part 3 assessment criteria. Called up by NCC.
- regulation 25 May 2026AS 3660.2: termite management in existing buildings AS 3660.2 is the standard for managing termites in existing buildings: annual inspections, re-treatment, barrier repair, and the Termite Management Plan. What it covers.
- regulation 26 May 2026AS 3660.3: how termite management products are assessed AS 3660.3:2014 sets the pass/fail criteria and test methods for assessing termite management systems, the path products like Kordon are proven under.
- regulation 8 May 2026AS 3700:2018: masonry structures AS 3700:2018 governs masonry structures in Australia. Key requirements for veneer, cavity, articulation joints, DPC, weep holes, and NCC H1D5 DTS compliance.
- regulation 7 May 2026AS 3740-2021: waterproofing of domestic wet areas AS 3740-2021 is the Australian standard for domestic wet area waterproofing. Key requirements, NCC link, common defects, and who must hold a licence.
- regulation 14 May 2026AS 3786: smoke alarms in residential buildings AS 3786 sets product requirements for smoke alarms. NCC 2022 V2 H3D6 calls them up for Class 1, 1b, 2 dwellings. Mains-powered, interconnected, photoelectric.
- regulation 14 May 2026AS 3798-2007: earthworks for commercial and residential developments AS 3798:2007 governs site earthworks for Australian residential and commercial builds. Level 1 vs Level 2 supervision, GITA, compaction testing, builder primer.
- regulation 15 May 2026AS 3958: ceramic tile installation AS 3958 covers ceramic tile installation: substrates, adhesives, grouts, movement joints, falls, finished tolerances. Often paired with AS 3740 on wet-area work.
- regulation 23 May 2026AS 3959-2018: Construction of buildings in bushfire-prone areas AS 3959-2018 explained for AU builders: scope, BAL methods, six bands, construction requirements, NCC interaction. The bushfire standard for Class 1, 2, 3, 10a.
- regulation 16 May 2026AS 3999 (bulk insulation install): no compression, no gaps AS 3999:2015 is the install standard for bulk thermal insulation in dwellings. No compression, no gaps, no thermal bridges. Turns product R-value into installed R-value.
- regulation 8 May 2026AS 4055: wind loads for housing AS 4055 wind loads for housing explained: wind classes N1-N6 and C1-C4, geometric limits, how to determine your site wind class, and NCC 2022 requirements.
- regulation 15 May 2026AS 4100 (Steel structures): the design code every steel beam sits under AS 4100 is the Australian Standard for designing structural steelwork: ultimate limit state, member capacity, connections. Engineer-only design; every drawing cites it.
- regulation 16 May 2026AS 4145 (mechanical locks): the star-rating standard AS 4145.2:2008 is the test standard behind the 1-star to 6-star security rating on mechanical door locks. Affects insurance and external-entry door selection.
- regulation 15 May 2026AS 4200 (Pliable building membranes): the wrap and sarking standard AS 4200.1 / .2 define the four vapour classes for sarking and wall wraps, plus install rules. NCC 2022 Part 10.8 calls up specific classes by climate zone.
- regulation 15 May 2026AS 4291.1: property-class system for steel fasteners AS 4291.1:2015 sets the property class system (4.6, 8.8, 10.9) for steel bolts, screws, and studs in Australia. Strength values, markings, and on-site checks.
- regulation 16 May 2026AS 4440 (truss installation): the chippy's standard on lift-and-set day AS 4440:2004 is the install standard for nailplated timber roof trusses: temporary bracing, permanent bracing, bearing minimums, plumb/bow tolerance, lift-and-set.
- regulation 28 May 2026AS 4586: slip resistance classification of pedestrian surfaces AS 4586:2013 classifies the slip resistance of new pedestrian surfaces by wet pendulum (P0 to P5) and oil-wet ramp (R9 to R13). What's tested, and the DIN trap.
- regulation 16 May 2026AS 4654.1 (membrane materials): product spec for external above-ground AS 4654.1 sets product specs for waterproofing membranes used externally above ground: flat roofs, balconies, planters. Three exposure classes, compliance certificate.
- regulation 16 May 2026AS 4654.2 (membrane design): falls, upstands, laps, terminations AS 4654.2 sets the design and install rules for external above-ground membranes: 1:100 minimum fall, 150 mm minimum upstand, seam laps, terminations and drainage.
- regulation 8 May 2026AS 4773:2015 masonry in small buildings: builder's guide AS 4773:2015 is the go-to masonry standard for Class 1 houses. Covers geometric limits, ties, articulation joints, cavity and veneer walls under NCC 2022 H1D5.
- regulation 29 May 2026AS 5216: design of post-installed and cast-in fastenings in concrete AS 5216:2021 is the AU standard for designing post-installed and cast-in concrete fastenings. Anchors must be prequalified per Appendix A or carry an ETA per Appendix B.
- regulation 16 May 2026AS 5604 (timber durability): the natural durability classes AS 5604:2005 sets the natural durability rating of timber heartwood for in-ground (Class 1-4) and above-ground use. Selects species for posts, bearers, decks.
- regulation 15 May 2026AS/NZS 1163 (Structural steel hollow sections): the spec under every post AS/NZS 1163 is the product standard for cold-formed structural hollow sections in AU/NZ. Grades C350L0, C450L0. SHS, RHS, CHS. Posts, columns, portals.
- regulation 8 May 2026AS/NZS 1170 Structural design actions: what builders need to know AS/NZS 1170 structural design actions explained for Australian builders: which parts apply to residential work, wind regions, earthquake rules, and NCC links.
- regulation 29 May 2026AS/NZS 1214: hot-dip galvanised coatings on threaded fasteners AS/NZS 1214:2016 sets HDG coating thickness, finish, and test methods for threaded fasteners in external decks, pergolas, and structural connections.
- regulation 16 May 2026AS/NZS 1393: dimensional standard for metric coach screws AS/NZS 1393:1996 (R2016) is the dimensional standard for M6 to M20 metric coach screws with ISO hexagon heads in Australia and NZ. Specs, markings, lengths.
- regulation 29 May 2026AS/NZS 1604: timber preservative treatment standard AS/NZS 1604 is the timber preservative-treatment standard. H1 through H6 hazard classes set chemical type and retention for each exposure: CCA, ACQ, copper azole, LOSP.
- regulation 16 May 2026AS/NZS 2208 (safety glazing): Grade A and Grade B test classification AS/NZS 2208 is the test standard for safety glazing materials in Australian buildings. Defines Grade A (toughened, laminated) and Grade B (wired) impact-test results.
- regulation 9 May 2026AS/NZS 2589:2017: gypsum linings, application and finishing AS/NZS 2589:2017 governs plasterboard application and finishing on Australian residential builds. Finish levels, fixing tolerances, defect criteria, NCC link.
- regulation 25 May 2026AS/NZS 2865: the confined spaces standard AS 2865-2009 (commonly AS/NZS 2865) is the standard for safe work in confined spaces: risk assessment, entry permits, atmosphere, isolation, standby, and rescue.
- regulation 16 May 2026AS/NZS 2904 (DPC and flashings): the product spec under every brick wall AS/NZS 2904 sets the materials and durability classes for damp-proof courses and flashings in masonry walls. Five material classes; NCC ABCB Part 5.7 calls it up.
- regulation 25 May 2026AS/NZS 2908.2: the fibre cement flat sheet product standard AS/NZS 2908.2 is the product standard for fibre cement flat sheets, splitting them into Type A (external) and Type B (internal). What it covers and why it matters.
- regulation 5 May 2026AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules: what residential builders need to know AS/NZS 3000:2018 is the binding wiring standard for every Australian home. What residential builders need to know about RCDs, switchboards and CoC sign-off.
- regulation 8 May 2026AS/NZS 3500: Plumbing and drainage standard for residential builders AS/NZS 3500 is Australia's plumbing and drainage standard. Parts 1-4 cover water, sanitary, stormwater and heated water. NCC Volume 3 calls it up as DTS.
- regulation 29 May 2026AS/NZS 4455: masonry units, pavers, flags, and segmental retaining wall units AS/NZS 4455 is the AU/NZ standard for masonry units. Sets the 230x110x76 mm work size, exposure/general/protected durability grades, and dimensional tolerances.
- regulation 16 May 2026AS/NZS 4600 (cold-formed steel): the design code behind steel framing AS/NZS 4600:2018 is the design standard for cold-formed steel structures: residential steel frames, trusses, purlins. Distinct from AS 4100 (hot-rolled).
- regulation 29 May 2026AS/NZS 4671: steel for the reinforcement of concrete AS/NZS 4671:2019 sets grades, test methods, and ID markings for reinforcing steel in concrete. Called up by AS 3600 and the NCC Housing Provisions as DTS.
- regulation 16 May 2026AS/NZS 4680: hot-dip galvanised coatings on fabricated ferrous articles AS/NZS 4680:2025 sets the coating thickness, mass, and quality requirements for hot-dip galvanised coatings on fabricated ferrous articles in Australia and NZ.
- regulation 24 May 2026AS/NZS 4858: the wet-area membrane product standard AS/NZS 4858:2004 is the product standard a wet-area waterproofing membrane must meet. It classifies membranes by elasticity, separate from AS 3740 (installation).
- regulation 15 May 2026AS/NZS 4859 (Thermal insulation materials): the spec under every R-value AS/NZS 4859 sets the rules for declared R-value, density, emittance, and fire performance of insulation in AU/NZ. Pair with AS 3999 for installation. NCC-referenced.
- regulation 9 May 2026BCA vs PCA: which NCC volume applies to your project? BCA vs PCA: the BCA covers building work (Volumes One and Two), the PCA covers plumbing and drainage (Volume Three). Decision table by building class.
- regulation 16 May 2026BIF Act 2017 (Qld): Queensland's payment-and-trust regime for builders Qld Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017: payment claims, adjudication, project trust accounts (private $10m+ current; expansion paused).
- regulation 16 May 2026Building Act 2004 (ACT): the residential builder's licensing law ACT Building Act 2004: builder licensing via Construction Occupations Registrar, residential warranty insurance ($85,000 / 5 years), contracts and certification.
- regulation 30 May 2026Building Work Contractors Act 1995 (SA): what the Act establishes The Building Work Contractors Act 1995 (SA) is the statute behind CBS builder licensing, the two-credential model, statutory warranties and domestic contract rules.
- regulation 16 May 2026Construction Contracts (Security of Payments) Act 2004 (NT) NT Construction Contracts (Security of Payments) Act 2004 follows the West Coast SOP model: 28 days to pay, 14 days dispute notice, 65 working days to adjudicate.
- regulation 15 May 2026DBP Act 2020 (NSW): the post-Opal Tower regulation NSW builders work under NSW Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020: post-Opal Tower duty of care, registration, declared designs, mandatory PI insurance from 1 July 2026 for Class 2/3/9c.
- regulation 15 May 2026Design and Building Practitioners Act (NSW) NSW DBP Act 2020: registration, compliance declarations, regulated design lodgement, statutory duty of care for Class 2/3/9c. PI insurance mandatory from 2026.
- regulation 23 May 2026Design Principle pathway (WA R-Codes) The WA R-Codes Design Principle pathway lets a proposal missing Deemed-to-Comply still get approval by arguing the design meets the underlying principle.
- regulation 15 May 2026Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 (Vic) Vic DBCA 1995 governs residential building contracts: written-contract threshold, 5-day cooling-off, deposit limits, prohibited cost-plus clauses, progress payments.
- regulation 15 May 2026EP&A Act 1979 (NSW): the planning law every NSW builder works under NSW residential builds run under the EP&A Act 1979: DA or CDC consent, CC before work, critical stage inspections, OC at the end. Parts 4, 6 and 7 explained.
- regulation 15 May 2026Heritage Act 1977 (NSW) NSW Heritage Act 1977 establishes the State Heritage Register, Heritage Council of NSW, and Section 60 works approval regime. Turns SHR sites into concurrence DAs.
- regulation 15 May 2026Heritage Act 2017 (Vic) Vic Heritage Act 2017 establishes the VHR and permit regime. State-listed places need both a Heritage Victoria permit AND a council planning permit.
- regulation 16 May 2026Home Building Act 1989 (NSW): the residential builder's licensing law NSW Home Building Act 1989: residential builder licensing, mandatory contract Schedule 2 terms, statutory warranties, HBCF insurance, unlicensed-work penalties.
- regulation 29 May 2026Housing SEPP 2021 (NSW): the umbrella state planning policy The NSW Housing SEPP 2021 is the state-level housing policy: secondary dwellings, boarding houses, seniors, affordable housing, and the 2024-25 LMR overrides.
- regulation 25 May 2026NASH Standard: Steel Framed Construction in Bushfire Areas The NASH bushfire standard (NS300) is an NCC H7D4 deemed-to-satisfy path for steel-framed homes in bushfire areas, an alternative to AS 3959, covering BAL-12.5 to BAL-FZ.
- regulation 4 May 2026NCC 2022 Volume Two: what's in it for residential builders What NCC 2022 Volume Two actually requires for Aussie houses (Class 1 and 10): Section H structure, 7-star energy, livable housing, state adoption dates.
- regulation 9 May 2026NCC 2022 waterproofing requirements: what Class 1 and 10 buildings must meet NCC 2022 waterproofing requirements for Class 1 and 10 buildings. H4P1 performance requirement, H4D2/H4D3 DTS pathways, AS 3740 vs Housing Provisions Part 10.2.
- regulation 9 May 2026NCC 2022: ventilation and drainage requirements for Class 1 buildings NCC 2022 ventilation and drainage requirements for Class 1 houses. H2, H4, Housing Provisions Parts 3.3, 6.2, 7.4, 10.6 explained for residential builders.
- regulation 9 May 2026NCC building classes: what each class means for your project Every NCC building class from Class 1a to 10c: what each class covers, which NCC volume applies, and the residential edge cases that trip up builders.
- regulation 9 May 2026NCC bushfire requirements and BAL ratings: what builders need to know BAL ratings explained for Australian builders: six levels (LOW to FZ), construction cost premiums, who assesses, and what NCC 2022 H7 actually requires on-site.
- regulation 9 May 2026NCC bushfire requirements: the regulatory framework for all building classes How NCC bushfire requirements work for Class 1 to 9 buildings: Vol 1 vs Vol 2, DTS vs Performance Solution, planning triggers, and state variations explained.
- regulation 9 May 2026NCC energy efficiency for residential buildings: Part H6, Section J, and BASIX NCC 2022 Part H6: 7-star NatHERS, Whole-of-Home rating 60, BASIX for NSW, Section J for Class 2, glazing and building fabric requirements explained.
- regulation 7 May 2026NCC fire separation: what residential builders must meet NCC 2022 Part H3 fire separation for houses: external walls, separating walls between dwellings, garage separation, smoke alarms. FRL requirements explained.
- regulation 9 May 2026NCC H8 Livable Housing Design: how to comply with the silver-level requirements NCC 2022 Part H8 sets mandatory livable housing silver provisions for new Class 1a homes. Specs: door widths, hobless shower, access path, wall reinforcement.
- regulation 9 May 2026NCC sound insulation: Class 1 separating walls NCC 2022 sound insulation requirements for Class 1 houses and townhouses: Rw+Ctr 50, acceptable constructions, flanking failures, and what certifiers check.
- regulation 9 May 2026NCC sound insulation: Class 2 apartments NCC 2022 sound insulation for Class 2 apartments: Rw+Ctr 50 walls, Ln,w 62 floors, DnT,w+Ctr 45 field test. Part F7 requirements explained for builders.
- regulation 9 May 2026NCC stair geometry: riser, going and flight dimensions for Class 1 homes NCC 2022 stair geometry for residential: riser 115-190 mm, going 240-355 mm, max 18 risers per flight, uniformity tolerances, landing rules and slip ratings.
- regulation 7 May 2026NCC stairs, balustrades and handrails: Part H5 explained NCC 2022 Part H5 stair and balustrade requirements for Class 1 homes: riser heights, 1m barrier rule, 125mm sphere test, handrail heights and common inspection fails.
- regulation 9 May 2026NCC structure: BCA, PCA, volumes and building classes explained How the NCC is structured: BCA vs PCA, Volumes One to Three, and building classes 1 to 10. What each volume governs and where residential builders live.
- regulation 8 May 2026NCC version transitions: which edition applies to your project NCC 2019 vs 2022 vs 2025 adoption dates by state, which DA or CC lodgement date locks your version, and what the 7-star energy and EV provisioning changes mean.
- regulation 8 May 2026NSW building licence: classes, qualifications, thresholds and what they mean on site NSW building contractor licence classes, qualification routes, current fees, owner-builder thresholds and HBCF trigger. Under the Home Building Act 1989.
- regulation 8 May 2026NT building practitioner registration: classes, qualifications, fees and what changes in 2025 NT BPB registration: residential and commercial classes, Certificate IV, $50k net assets, fidelity fund, fees and the April 2025 commercial mandate.
- regulation 30 May 2026Occupational Licensing Act 2005 (TAS): what the Act establishes The Occupational Licensing Act 2005 (TAS) is the statute behind CBOS builder licensing: four sub-classes, mandatory CPD, and licence terms set by determination.
- regulation 15 May 2026OHS Act 2004 (Victoria) Vic OHS Act 2004 is the state regime, distinct from the harmonised WHS Act. Uses employer/employee terminology. Key sections: s21, s23, s32, s37-39, s39G.
- regulation 15 May 2026OHS Regulations 2017 (Vic) Vic OHS Reg 2017 is subordinate legislation under the OHS Act 2004 (Vic). Reg 322 lists 19 HRCW categories (one more than the national model). Reg 327 SWMS rule.
- regulation 23 May 2026Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 (SA) South Australia's foundational planning statute. Establishes the Planning and Design Code, assessment pathways, building consent regime, and State Planning Commission.
- regulation 25 May 2026Plumbing and Drainage Act 2011 (NSW) The NSW Plumbing and Drainage Act 2011 regulates plumbing, drainage, and gasfitting work and licensing. The Notice of Work, Certificate of Compliance, and who inspects.
- regulation 25 May 2026Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA): NCC Volume Three The Plumbing Code of Australia is NCC Volume Three, the national plumbing and drainage code. It calls up the AS/NZS 3500 series as the deemed-to-satisfy pathway.
- regulation 9 May 2026QLD QBCC licensing: builder's licence requirements in Queensland QBCC builder licensing in Queensland: who needs a licence, Minimum Financial Requirements, renewal fees, and what happens when a licence lapses.
- regulation 25 May 2026Queensland Development Code (QDC) The Queensland Development Code (QDC) layers Qld-specific building standards over the NCC: siting, energy, and more. Where they conflict, the QDC prevails.
- regulation 23 May 2026ResCode (Victoria residential design provisions) ResCode is Vic's residential design standard, embedded as Clauses 54-55 in every planning scheme. Sets siting, setbacks, overlooking, amenity for houses and units.
- regulation 8 May 2026SA builder licence: CBS classes, qualifications, fees and indemnity insurance South Australia builder licence: CBS contractor and supervisor registration, classes, qualifications, fees, indemnity insurance and contract rules.
- regulation 15 May 2026SOP Act 1999 (NSW): the cashflow law every NSW builder needs to know NSW Security of Payment Act 1999: payment claims, fast-track adjudication, retention trust, 2021 owner-occupier inclusion, 2024 unlicensed-builder exclusion.
- regulation 23 May 2026SPP 7.3 R-Codes (WA): the statutory residential design instrument WA State Planning Policy 7.3 (R-Codes) is the statutory residential design instrument. Volume 1 covers houses to R60; Volume 2 covers R80+ apartments.
- regulation 8 May 2026TAS builder licence: CBOS classes, qualifications, fees and CPD Tasmania builder licence classes, qualification routes, current fees, CPD requirements and owner-builder rules under CBOS and the Occupational Licensing Act 2005.
- regulation 9 May 2026VIC builder licensing: VBA/BPC registration, renewal, fees, lapse rules Victorian builder licensing (called 'registration' under the Building Act 1993): renewal, 2025-26 fees, DBI eligibility, lapse penalties under the new BPC.
- regulation 8 May 2026WA builder registration: Building Services Board classes, fees and obligations WA Building Services Board: practitioner vs contractor, qualification sets, fees, home indemnity insurance, owner-builder approval and $25k penalty.
- regulation 15 May 2026WHS Regulation 2017 (NSW) NSW WHS Reg 2017 sits under the WHS Act 2011. Sets principal-contractor threshold ($250k), WHS Management Plan, SWMS, induction, white card verification rules.