The National Construction Code (NCC) 2025 was released on 1 May 2026 by the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB). It has three volumes.
When will the NCC 2025 start in Queensland?
The start date in Queensland for NCC 2025 has been pushed back to 1 May 2027. That gives everyone a bit of breathing space to get across the changes and plan properly before it kicks in.
What is new in the NCC 2025 compared to NCC 2022?
All the current Queensland variations from NCC 2022 will carry over into NCC 2025. On top of that, Queensland has flagged a few new changes, including:
- Volume 1: dropping the extra requirements for reserving space and capacity for gas systems in certain commercial buildings. It covers space heating, hot water for food prep and amenities, and gas‑heated pools and spas.
- Volume 3: keeping the existing Queensland rules for polyethylene drinking water pipes.
What else do I need to know about the NCC 2025 in Queensland?
The Queensland Development Code (QDC) and the Queensland Plumbing and Wastewater Code (QPWC) will also continue to apply. They’ll still modify parts of the NCC.
We're here to help
Master Builders will roll out practical, Queensland‑specific guidance for members closer to the 2027 start date. In the meantime, NCC 2025 is up on the ABCB website, and the ABCB will be running webinars in June on what’s changed if you want to get ahead of the curve.