Proposed changes to the Building Code of Australia in 2019 – Residential & Commercial

Residential

Proposed changes to the Building Code of Australia in 2019 will include a number of minor changes for dwellings including new condensation management provisions and improvements to the acceptable construction practices for retaining walls, masonry and attached decks/balconies.

The energy efficiency provisions have been updated, however will be non-mandatory until 1 May 2020.

We will provide further information about these amendments when details become available in February 2019.

Commercial

Proposed changes to the Building Code of Australia in 2019 will include a number of changes for commercial buildings, including:

• New requirement for fire sprinklers in some class 2 and 3 buildings
• New requirements for accessible adult change facilities
• Concession for bonded laminate material
• Clarification of the requirements for roof top spaces

The energy efficiency provisions have been updated, however will be non-mandatory until 1 May 2020.

We will provide further information about these amendments when details become available in February 2019.