by Heath McNab | Aug 30, 2017 | NCC changes
The NSW Government has recently published the Environmental Planning Assessment Amendment (Fire Safety and Building Certification) Regulation 2017, which will come into effect on 1 October 2017. The new reforms aim to improve fire safety in new and existing buildings,...
by Heath McNab | Jul 31, 2015 | NCC changes
The National Construction Code (NCC) has experienced significant reform as part of an agreement between federal and state ministers, commencing 1 May 2015. The changes are expected to lead to greater consistency in building regulations across states and territories....
by Heath McNab | Jul 3, 2015 | NCC changes
The Department of Industry and Science is reviewing the effectiveness of the Disability Standards 2010 (Access to Premises – Buildings) in providing access to buildings for people with a disability. The standards came into effect on 1 May 2011 and aim to give people...
by Heath McNab | Jun 5, 2015 | NCC changes
Certifiers are regulated by the Building Professionals Board and subject to strict accreditation criteria and legislative requirements. Their role is to inspect construction works at critical stages, to confirm the development meets legislative requirements and issue...
