The Australian Capital Territory government has announced it has wholly adopted the 2022 National Construction Code, which mandates that every new home is now required to meet a minimum energy standard of seven stars.
Minister for Sustainable Building and Construction, Rebecca Vassarotti, announced on 15 January that the code would be effective immediately.
Under the code, new water condensation management regulations have been introduced to reduce moisture in homes, new rules have been established to ensure commercial buildings are able to be fit out with renewable technologies such as solar panels and electric car chargers, and updated livable housing design standards have been implemented to better accommodate individuals with mobility limitations.
“These new building standards set the benchmark for developers and builders to deliver sustainable and high-quality homes for people living in the territory,” Vassarotti said.
“The rules in the 2022 National Construction Code are a fantastic tool for the ACT Government to make developers deliver better buildings in Canberra.
“The ACT is the first jurisdiction in Australia to fully implement the 2022 edition of the National Construction Code.”
Minister for Water, Energy and Emissions Reduction Shane Rattenbury said improving energy efficiency in homes is critical to making sure that homes are safe, affordable and comfortable.
“The climate is changing and our building standards must improve to meet new challenges and increased probability of extreme weather events,” Rattenbury said.
Find out more about the 2022 National Construction Code here.
Source: Architecture - architectureau
