What's In and What's Out: Building Code Changes Revealed

Building code changes have been formally announced, affecting how new construction and remedial work must be specified and executed. The updates cover multiple areas of the National Construction Code and related standards, with practical implications for design, material selection, and construction delivery across residential and commercial sectors. Builders, certifiers, and designers need to understand which requirements are being added or removed to maintain compliance on active projects and those in planning phases.

Changes to building codes ripple through remedial projects, particularly when older buildings are being upgraded or when defects must be rectified to current standards. Strata managers and building owners considering maintenance programs or rectification works should factor these changes into scope and budget planning. Contractors and consultants working on Class 2 buildings and apartment remediation need to track which standards now apply, especially if work spans pre- and post-implementation periods, as this affects specification, inspection protocols, and defect liability.