Changes to the BCA and how they affect the fire prevention industry

The Australian Building Codes Board has recently issued an NCC 2022, which will be adopted by Australian states and territories on 1 May 2023.

One of the major changes to the NCC 2022 is its structure and format.

We look at these changes to the NCC structure and how they affect the fire prevention industry.

A key takeout from the training session conducted by the Australian Building Codes Board was the understanding that the entire structure of the code has changed, not just a few sections.

The changes will impact how we reference clauses and specifications, which will differ from how we reference the current NCC (NCC 2019).

The code will also influence the fire system design certificates and Annual Fire Safety Statements (AFSS).

Although the revised NCC 2022 is more refined, provides clarity and offers more guidance than its predecessor,  it’s clear that those planning construction projects need to commission a wider group of fire professionals.

As the construction of buildings becomes more complex, so do the compliance requirements, and this is where DEM Fire is positioned perfectly to offer fire safety expertise.

NCC compliance may not be easily achievable in complex and modern buildings due to various reasons, which is where our experience as fire systems designers and engineers becomes invaluable as we provide solutions to our clients that meet NCC compliance.