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Download the NCC, check the edition that applies in your state and find the reference material for Victorian builder assessments.

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NCC adoption dates, amendments and state or territory variations can change what applies to a project. Always check the ABCB and your local building authority for the current position.

  1. 01 / Edition

    Which edition applies?

    Confirm the edition and transition rules for your state or territory.

  2. 02 / Volume

    Which work are you checking?

    Use the volume for the relevant building type, or plumbing and drainage.

  3. 03 / Current position

    What else applies?

    Check the amendments and local variations alongside the base publication.

National Construction Code

Download the NCC for free.

These publications are free. Choose the edition and volume you need, then confirm which edition and transition rules apply in your state or territory.

ABCB / NCC 2022

All official NCC 2022 download options

The ABCB lists NCC 2022 Amendment 2 as the current amendment to the 2022 edition. Check the amendments page as well as the base publication before use.

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NCC 2022 Volume One

Multi-residential, commercial, industrial and public buildings.

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NCC 2022 Volume Two

Class 1 and Class 10 buildings and structures, including houses.

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NCC 2022 Volume Three

Plumbing and drainage requirements.

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Housing Provisions Standard 2022

Deemed-to-Satisfy provisions for Class 1 and associated Class 10 buildings.

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Combined Volume Two and Housing Provisions

The housing-focused NCC 2022 references together in one document.

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Consolidated Performance Requirements

Performance Requirements consolidated across the NCC 2022 volumes.

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NCC 2022 Complete Series

The base NCC 2022 publication bundle dated 1 May 2023. Amendments 1 and 2 are separate downloads.

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NCC 2022 Amendment 1

The first official amendment to NCC 2022, adopted from 1 May 2025.

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NCC 2022 Amendment 2

The current official amendment to NCC 2022, adopted from 29 July 2025.

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ABCB / NCC 2025

Newer edition: check whether your state has adopted it

NCC 2025 was published on 1 May 2026. Each state and territory decides when to adopt it, and some requirements can have separate transition dates or local variations.

NCC 2025 Volume One

Multi-residential, commercial, industrial and public buildings.

PDF

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NCC 2025 Volume Two

Class 1 and Class 10 buildings and structures, including houses.

PDF

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NCC 2025 Volume Three

Plumbing and drainage requirements.

PDF

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Housing Provisions Standard 2025

The 2025 housing provisions published by the ABCB.

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Victorian builder assessments

Going for a Victorian builder class? Find the references for your assessment.

Choose Domestic Builder Unlimited (DB-U), Domestic Builder Limited (DB-L) or Commercial Builder Unlimited (CB-U) to find the current BPC reference materials for your assessment.

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Build your list from the exam invitation and check the permitted sources for your class. What can you use in a BPC exam?

Before assessment

  1. 01

    Confirm your class

    Check your assessment invitation.

  2. 02

    Check permitted references

    Confirm sources and editions with the authority.

  3. 03

    Check access

    Free official sources. Paid reference access where required.

Use the official links alongside this guide.

Victorian reference-book finder

Find the books for your Victorian builder class.

Start with your registration class. We will show the free official references and the Australian Standards you may need to access.

DB-U reference book

Domestic Builder Unlimited

The core references and Australian Standards listed for the unlimited domestic builder assessment.

Verify with the current BPC list
Selected classDB-U
Free references9
Paid standards12
Free official references
Building Act 1993Open official page
Building Regulations 2018Open official page
Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995Open official page
Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004Open official page
Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017Open official page
Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002Open official page
National Construction CodeChoose NCC edition
Housing Provisions Standard 2022Download PDF
Guide to Standards and Tolerances 2015Open official page
Paid Australian Standards
AS 1684.4:2024: Residential timber-framed constructionOpen exact product
AS 2870-2011: Residential slabs and footingsOpen exact product
AS 4773.1:2015: Masonry design for small buildingsOpen exact product
AS 4773.2:2015: Masonry construction for small buildingsOpen exact product
AS 1926.1:2024: Swimming pool safety barriersOpen exact product
AS 1926.2-2007: Swimming pool location requirementsOpen exact product
AS 3740:2021: Waterproofing of domestic wet areasOpen exact product
AS 1288:2021: Glass in buildingsOpen exact product
AS/NZS 3500.1:2025: Water servicesOpen exact product
AS/NZS 3500.2:2025: Sanitary plumbing and drainageOpen exact product
AS/NZS 3500.3:2025: Stormwater drainageOpen exact product
AS/NZS 3500.4:2025: Heated-water servicesOpen exact product
Using these references in your online BPC exam

Open permitted references through the exam’s Resources or book icon and use only BPC-approved websites. Saved PDFs are not permitted. For Australian Standards, BPC requires an active subscription or a purchased online-accessible version from Standards Australia or an authorised distributor, with your login details ready.

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