What's new from 1 May 2024 | NCC 2022

From 1 May 2024, new energy efficiency standards will be introduced, and it is important to understand these new requirements before they are released.

Information can be found on the: 

• Australian Building Code Board’s (ABCB) website – NCC Housing energy efficiency handbook 
• Department of Energy and Public Works website – QDC Mandatory Part 4.1 – Sustainable buildings

More information 

For further information refer directly to the:

• ABCB website including: 
  • Livable Housing Design - Standard
  • Livable Housing Design – Voluntary Standard – Beyond Minimum
  • Livable Housing Design Standard – Implementation of step-free entry provisions
  • ABCB LIVABLE HOUSING DESIGN STANDARD CASE STUDIES Issue B.pdf (epw.qld.gov.au) 
  • ABCB Resource library
  • Housing Energy Efficiency Calculator
  • ABCB FAQ Energy Efficiency change
  • Energy Efficiency
• the Department’s dedicated Modern Homes standards website