Knowing Key Changes Introduced to NCC BCA Section J for Commercial Buildings
The NCC, or National Construction Code, is the backbone of Australian construction industry regulations. For those involved in commercial building projects, adherence to the 2022 NCC BCA Section J is mandatory. This section focuses on energy efficiency requirements for commercial establishments, aiming to reduce their environmental impact while enhancing their energy performance. The 2022 NCC energy efficiency legislation for commercial establishments is the NCC’s latest edition for Australia. It superseded the previous version, i.e., the NCC 2019, and introduced a series of updates and changes. In this article, you will learn four fundamental changes introduced to the NCC BCA Section J for commercial buildings. Slab-on-Ground Insulation is Not Needed The old NCC 2016 required buildings to have insulation underneath the ground slab. However, in most cases, this requirement has been removed for Deemed to Satisfy (DTS) section J assessments in the NCC. It was good news for many buildi