Australia

Building and Construction

Title	Description
National Construction Code	Incorporates all on-site building and plumbing requirements into a single code. The NCC sets the minimum requirements for the design, construction and performance of buildings throughout Australia.
Australian Building Codes Board	Responsible for developing and managing a uniform, national approach to building codes and building standards through the National Construction Code (NCC) Series, and the development of effective regulatory systems.
Australian Paint Approval Scheme (APAS) and Painting Contractor Certification Program (PCCP)	Provides listing and accreditation schemes for the coating industry. APAS tests and certifies paints and coatings and PCCP accredits painting contractors.
Commercial Building Disclosure	CBD requires energy efficiency information to be provided in most cases when commercial office space of 2000 square metres or more is offered for sale or lease. Provides information on compliance for those likely to be affected.