Australia / South Australia
Building compliance for South Australia builders and trades
National checks
NCC edition in force: NCC 2022 (NCC 2025 from 1 May 2027)
SA adopted the NCC 2025 Plumbing Code (Volume Three) from 1 May 2026; the Building Code (Volumes One and Two) stays on NCC 2022 until 1 May 2027.
Ask or photo a defect for South Australia and get the cited NCC or standard clause. Checklists for each trade when you want the full list.
What's different in South Australia
Regulator: PlanSA and Consumer and Business Services
Which NCC edition applies
The Plumbing Code (NCC 2025 Volume Three) took effect on 1 May 2026. For the Building Code (Volumes One and Two), NCC 2022 applies until NCC 2025 takes effect on 1 May 2027.
SourceMandatory notifications
The builder must notify council at the stages listed on the Decision Notification Form, at least one business day ahead, including commencement and completion.
SourceCoverage for South Australia
Example checklist items
From the free sample checklist, as shown to SA 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
Which stages need notifying in SA?
The ones listed on your Decision Notification Form, which vary by project.
SourceCheck your next job against the rules
Free to start: ask a question or photograph a defect and get the clause. Paid plans add your trade's full checklists.
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