Australia / Australian Capital Territory
Building compliance for Australian Capital Territory builders and trades
National checks
NCC edition in force: NCC 2025
Ask or photo a defect for the Australian Capital Territory and get the cited NCC or standard clause. Checklists for each trade when you want the full list.
What's different in Australian Capital Territory
Regulator: Access Canberra and ACT Planning
Which NCC edition applies
NCC 2025 took effect on 1 May 2026. During the 12-month transition to 1 May 2027, NCC 2022 may still be used.
SourceStage inspections
A building certifier inspects footings before concrete, the structural framework before internal lining for Class 1 and 10, reinforced concrete before pouring, and completion.
SourceNotice before proceeding
The builder gives written notice before going past each stage, and the certifier inspects as soon as practicable.
SourceCoverage for Australian Capital Territory
Example checklist items
From the free sample checklist, as shown to ACT users.
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Wet-area waterproofing: new house · Pre start
Wet areas identified on plans (shower bath laundry WC) with waterproofing extent shownCheck: Housing Provisions 10.2.1
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Wet-area waterproofing: new house · Substrate
Floor falls to waste are correct with no pondingCheck: Housing Provisions 10.2.12 (falls); AS 3740-1994Older edition Cited from AS 3740-1994; NCC 2025 references AS 3740-2021 (Waterproofing of domestic wet areas).
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Wet-area waterproofing: new house · Membrane
Floor-wall junctions bond-breakers or flashing fillets installedCheck: AS 3740-1994Older edition Cited from AS 3740-1994; NCC 2025 references AS 3740-2021 (Waterproofing of domestic wet areas).
FAQ
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