Amendment NCC 2022 published to align with the Premises Standards

The National Construction Code 2022 has been amended to align with the Premises Standards, creating consistency across Australian building regulations. This amendment addresses gaps between the NCC and the Premises Standards framework, ensuring that buildings designed and constructed under the updated code meet the harmonised requirements. The Housing Industry Association has published details of these changes, which affect how buildings must be assessed and certified for compliance across multiple regulatory domains.

For remedial building professionals and strata managers, this amendment clarifies the regulatory landscape for both new construction and existing building upgrades. Alignment between the NCC and Premises Standards reduces ambiguity when specifying remedial work, conducting defect assessments, or certifying compliance upgrades in Class 2 buildings. The changes may affect how building consultants, certifiers, and contractors approach waterproofing, structural, and façade rectification projects, particularly where standards have shifted or been clarified by this alignment.