Building Code Amendments

Changes to the BCA start on 1 May 2015. There are no significant changes to deemed to satisfy provisions which will impact domestic work. Provisions relating to slip resistant stair nosings have been deferred again in Queensland, however apply in New South Wales where they were introduced in 2014.

Details of the changes can be found at http://www.abcb.gov.au/about-the-national-construction-code/list-of-amendments.aspx

Please note the BCA will be now be accessible online free of charge. For further information click http://www.abcb.gov.au/work-program/Free%20Online%20National%20Construction%20Code.aspx