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What is the purpose of the Governing Requirements within the NCC?
What is the purpose of the Governing Requirements within the NCC?
- To establish a uniform system for numbering clauses across all three volumes.
- To provide detailed technical specifications for building construction.
- To outline the specific materials and methods required for building projects.
- To define the legal framework and administration mechanisms for the NCC. (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a component of the NCC clause numbering system?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the NCC clause numbering system?
- Type
- Volume (correct)
- Section
- Part
What does the letter 'S' indicate in the NCC clause numbering system?
What does the letter 'S' indicate in the NCC clause numbering system?
- Specification (correct)
- Type
- Part
- Section
What is the significance of the second letter in the NCC clause numbering system?
What is the significance of the second letter in the NCC clause numbering system?
What is the primary purpose of the NCC?
What is the primary purpose of the NCC?
How is the NCC enforced?
How is the NCC enforced?
What is the relationship between the NCC and building and plumbing regulations in Australia?
What is the relationship between the NCC and building and plumbing regulations in Australia?
How is the NCC organized in terms of its content?
How is the NCC organized in terms of its content?
Which of the following entities is NOT responsible for the content of the Australian Building Code of Australia, Volume Two 2022?
Which of the following entities is NOT responsible for the content of the Australian Building Code of Australia, Volume Two 2022?
What kind of license does the Australian Building Code of Australia, Volume Two 2022, operate under, excluding any third party material, trademarks, images or photographs?
What kind of license does the Australian Building Code of Australia, Volume Two 2022, operate under, excluding any third party material, trademarks, images or photographs?
What is the correct contact information for inquiries regarding the Australian Building Code of Australia, Volume Two 2022?
What is the correct contact information for inquiries regarding the Australian Building Code of Australia, Volume Two 2022?
What is the purpose of the disclaimer included in the preface of the Australian Building Code of Australia, Volume Two 2022?
What is the purpose of the disclaimer included in the preface of the Australian Building Code of Australia, Volume Two 2022?
According to the preface, what is the recommended way for users to ensure they are using the most complete and current version of the Australian Building Code of Australia, Volume Two 2022?
According to the preface, what is the recommended way for users to ensure they are using the most complete and current version of the Australian Building Code of Australia, Volume Two 2022?
What kind of responsibility does the Australian Building Codes Board, the Commonwealth of Australia, and the States and Territories of Australia accept in relation to the use of the Australian Building Code of Australia, Volume Two 2022?
What kind of responsibility does the Australian Building Codes Board, the Commonwealth of Australia, and the States and Territories of Australia accept in relation to the use of the Australian Building Code of Australia, Volume Two 2022?
The content provided is focused on:
The content provided is focused on:
What does the Australian Building Codes Board encourage users to do, regarding the information in the Australian Building Code of Australia, Volume Two 2022?
What does the Australian Building Codes Board encourage users to do, regarding the information in the Australian Building Code of Australia, Volume Two 2022?
What was one of the purposes of the 2008 edition of BCA Volume Two?
What was one of the purposes of the 2008 edition of BCA Volume Two?
Which of these was NOT a purpose of the 2009 edition of BCA Volume Two?
Which of these was NOT a purpose of the 2009 edition of BCA Volume Two?
What was a significant change made in the 2009 edition of BCA Volume Two?
What was a significant change made in the 2009 edition of BCA Volume Two?
After the transition period, what did the 2009 edition of BCA Volume Two do regarding loading standards?
After the transition period, what did the 2009 edition of BCA Volume Two do regarding loading standards?
Which edition of BCA Volume Two clarified when to apply AS 2047 for window installation?
Which edition of BCA Volume Two clarified when to apply AS 2047 for window installation?
Which edition of BCA Volume Two included provisions for sanitary compartments designed for easy removal of unconscious occupants?
Which edition of BCA Volume Two included provisions for sanitary compartments designed for easy removal of unconscious occupants?
Which edition of BCA Volume Two updated acceptable construction practice for glazing installation to align with changes in AS 1288?
Which edition of BCA Volume Two updated acceptable construction practice for glazing installation to align with changes in AS 1288?
What was a common theme across multiple editions of BCA Volume Two?
What was a common theme across multiple editions of BCA Volume Two?
Which Performance Requirement is mentioned as having new methods for calculating heating load limits, cooling load limits, and thermal load limits?
Which Performance Requirement is mentioned as having new methods for calculating heating load limits, cooling load limits, and thermal load limits?
Which Part has been amended to include a quantified level of performance for the design and construction of buildings in bushfire prone areas?
Which Part has been amended to include a quantified level of performance for the design and construction of buildings in bushfire prone areas?
What has been added to Schedule 1?
What has been added to Schedule 1?
Which Part now contains Livable housing design requirements?
Which Part now contains Livable housing design requirements?
Where are the States & Territory Appendices now found?
Where are the States & Territory Appendices now found?
What has been added to the Abbreviations section of Schedule 1?
What has been added to the Abbreviations section of Schedule 1?
Which Part includes quantified level of performance for the design and construction of private bushfire shelters?
Which Part includes quantified level of performance for the design and construction of private bushfire shelters?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a part of the new Livable Housing Design requirements?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a part of the new Livable Housing Design requirements?
Which NCC specification focuses on the 'fire resistance of building elements'?
Which NCC specification focuses on the 'fire resistance of building elements'?
What NCC specifications deal with the 'design of buildings in cyclonic areas'?
What NCC specifications deal with the 'design of buildings in cyclonic areas'?
Which NCC specification primarily deals with 'fire-resisting construction'?
Which NCC specification primarily deals with 'fire-resisting construction'?
Which NCC specification contains references to 'Housing Provisions 9.3.1'?
Which NCC specification contains references to 'Housing Provisions 9.3.1'?
Which NCC specification addresses 'fire hazard properties (requirements)'?
Which NCC specification addresses 'fire hazard properties (requirements)'?
Which NCC specification covers 'cavity barriers for fire-protected timber'?
Which NCC specification covers 'cavity barriers for fire-protected timber'?
Which NCC specification includes references to 'S27C10'?
Which NCC specification includes references to 'S27C10'?
Which of the following NCC specifications focus on fire safety aspects?
Which of the following NCC specifications focus on fire safety aspects?
Which NCC specification covers aspects of both fire safety and accessibility?
Which NCC specification covers aspects of both fire safety and accessibility?
Which NCC specification deals with building features crucial for evacuation and safety during a fire?
Which NCC specification deals with building features crucial for evacuation and safety during a fire?
Which of the following defined terms was added to the NCC 2022 Volume Two Glossary as a result of amendments to Part G5?
Which of the following defined terms was added to the NCC 2022 Volume Two Glossary as a result of amendments to Part G5?
Which defined term has been adjusted in the NCC 2022 Volume Two Glossary as a consequence of updates to the energy efficiency Deemed-to-Satisfy provisions for Class 2 buildings?
Which defined term has been adjusted in the NCC 2022 Volume Two Glossary as a consequence of updates to the energy efficiency Deemed-to-Satisfy provisions for Class 2 buildings?
The addition of the defined term 'Engaged Pier' in the Glossary of the NCC 2022 Volume Two is a direct result of amendments to which section of the ABCB Housing Provisions?
The addition of the defined term 'Engaged Pier' in the Glossary of the NCC 2022 Volume Two is a direct result of amendments to which section of the ABCB Housing Provisions?
What change was made to the defined term 'Floor area' in the NCC 2022 Volume Two Glossary?
What change was made to the defined term 'Floor area' in the NCC 2022 Volume Two Glossary?
The update to the defined term 'Flashing' in the NCC 2022 Volume Two Glossary relates primarily to which component of the building envelope?
The update to the defined term 'Flashing' in the NCC 2022 Volume Two Glossary relates primarily to which component of the building envelope?
Which defined term was introduced to the NCC 2022 Volume Two Glossary due to the quantification of requirements in J1P2 and H6P1?
Which defined term was introduced to the NCC 2022 Volume Two Glossary due to the quantification of requirements in J1P2 and H6P1?
The addition of the defined term 'Floor Waste' in the NCC 2022 Volume Two Glossary has been implemented in response to changes in which part of the ABCB Housing Provisions?
The addition of the defined term 'Floor Waste' in the NCC 2022 Volume Two Glossary has been implemented in response to changes in which part of the ABCB Housing Provisions?
Which of the following defined terms was NOT added to the NCC 2022 Volume Two Glossary?
Which of the following defined terms was NOT added to the NCC 2022 Volume Two Glossary?
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Publication Completeness
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Risk of Use
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Accessing Publication
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Australian Building Codes Board
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NCC
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Governing Requirements
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SPTC
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Clause Type Indicators
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Specifications in NCC
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Uniform Clause Numbering System
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Building Code of Australia
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State and Territory Legislation
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Heating load limits
Heating load limits
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Cooling load limits
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Thermal load limits
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Bushfire prone areas
Bushfire prone areas
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Private bushfire shelters
Private bushfire shelters
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Livable housing design
Livable housing design
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NCC readability improvements
NCC readability improvements
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Abbreviations in building codes
Abbreviations in building codes
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Purpose of BCA 2007 Volume Two
Purpose of BCA 2007 Volume Two
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Installation of Glazing Compliance
Installation of Glazing Compliance
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Energy Efficiency Updates
Energy Efficiency Updates
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Adoption of BCA 2008 Volume Two
Adoption of BCA 2008 Volume Two
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BCA 2009 Volume Two Changes
BCA 2009 Volume Two Changes
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Attic Room Height Clarification
Attic Room Height Clarification
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Sanitary Compartment Provisions
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BCA 2010 Volume Two Adoption
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Fire resistance of building elements
Fire resistance of building elements
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Description of materials in Specification 1
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Fire hazard properties (determination)
Fire hazard properties (determination)
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Design in cyclonic areas
Design in cyclonic areas
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Fire-resisting construction
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Structural tests for lightweight construction
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Performance of external walls in fire
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Fire sprinkler systems
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Smoke-proof walls in care buildings
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Fire doors and smoke doors
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Engaged pier
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Fire actions
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Flashing
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Floor area
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Floor waste
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Glazing
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Heating degree hours
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Volume (new term)
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Study Notes
Building Code of Australia (BCA) 2022, Volume Two
- The BCA 2022, Volume Two is published by the Australian Building Codes Board.
- It's licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives - 4.0 International license.
- This license permits the use of verbatim copies, but not derivatives.
- The BCA is legally supported by state and territory building and plumbing legislation.
- The BCA is divided into Governing Requirements (administrative) and technical requirements.
- A uniform clause numbering system (Section-Part-Type-Clause) is used across all three BCA volumes.
- The first letter indicates NCC Section or Specification.
- The first number refers to the Part or Specification number.
- The second letter signifies the clause type (e.g., G, O, F, P).
NCC Changes Over Time
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BCA 2007 Volume Two updated references and clarified compliance with acceptable construction manuals/practices. It also clarified the use of acceptable construction practice versus standards for glazing.
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BCA 2008 Volume Two - updated references, included lists of other relevant legislation, added swimming pool recirculation provisions, and included minor technical changes.
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BCA 2009 Volume Two - updated references, removed older loading standards (except for a specified AS 1170.4 edition), simplified wire balustrade provisions, clarified room height rules, and clarified sanitary compartment provisions. It updated energy efficiency provisions.
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BCA 2010 Volume Two - included updated heating, cooling, and thermal load calculation methods for performance requirements.
- Added quantified performance levels for bushfire-prone building design and private bushfire shelters (Part H7).
- Introduced a new Part (Part H8) on Livable Housing design requirements, including objectives, functional statements, performance requirements, and deemed-to-satisfy provisions.
- Amended Schedule 1 (Definitions) for better readability, adding abbreviations, symbols, and a glossary. States and territory appendices are now in Schedules 3 through 11.
Updated Glossary Terms
- Several terms in the glossary were added or amended, including "Engaged pier", "Fire actions", "Flashing" (clarifying perimeter and vertical flashings), "Floor area" (relation to "Volume"), "Floor waste", "Glazing" (related to energy efficiency provisions for Class 2 buildings), and "Heating degree hours" (quantification in different parts of the BCA).
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