2025  National Construction Code (NCC) – Volume One, Two and Livable Housing Design Standard (LHDS) - Bundle

Stay compliant, build better, and design with confidence using the complete 2025 National Construction Code (NCC) Bundle — the essential three-publication set for every building and design professional in Australia. Published by Trade Institute of Victoria, this bundle gives you everything you need to understand and apply Australia's current minimum standards for safety, health, amenity, accessibility, and sustainability across all building types.

What's Included

NCC 2025 Volume One — Building Code of Australia (Class 2–9)

Details of NCC 2025 Volume One

The authoritative reference for multi-residential, commercial, industrial, and public buildings. The 2025 edition delivers significant updates including:

• Mandatory on-site solar photovoltaic systems for Class 3 and Class 5–9 buildings
• Strengthened carpark fire safety with new sprinkler requirements for open-deck carparks
• Restructured water management provisions for apartment balconies and external spaces
• Clarified structural reliability and fire safety Performance Solution assessment methods
• Optional all-gender sanitary facility provisions (Part F4)
• 36 new or updated Australian Standards now referenced

 NCC 2025 Volume Two — Building Code of Australia (Class 1 & 10)

Details of NCC 2025 Volume Two

The essential guide for houses, townhouses, and non-habitable structures. Key 2025 updates include:

• Expanded condensation management requirements now covering climate zones 1 through 8 — protecting homes in Brisbane, Adelaide, and Canberra, not just alpine and southern areas
• Mandatory drained and vented wall cavities in climate zones 6, 7 and 8
• New DTS pathway for External Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) via AS 5346:2023
• Updated structural Australian Standards including revised wind loads (AS 1170) and timber framing (AS 1684)
• Residential energy efficiency requirements carried over from NCC 2022 Amendment 2 — no new changes to 7-star NatHERS or whole-of-home budget until mid-2029

Livable Housing Design Standard (LHDS) 2025

Details of Livable Housing Design Standard (LHDS) 2025

Now mandatory under the NCC, this standard sets the minimum accessibility requirements for all new Australian homes and apartments. Key requirements include:

• Continuous step-free access path from the boundary or parking to the entrance door
• Minimum 820mm clear opening width for entry and internal doorways
• At least one hobless, step-free shower
• Bathroom and toilet walls reinforced for future grab rail installation
• At least one ground-level sanitary compartment (mandatory from October 2025)
• Applies to Class 1a dwellings (houses, townhouses) and Class 2 sole-occupancy units (apartments)

Why Buy the Bundle?

Australia's building codes do not operate in isolation — Volume One, Volume Two, and the LHDS are designed to be read and applied together. Many projects involve building classes or design elements that span more than one volume, and livable housing requirements apply inside apartments (Volume One) as well as houses (Volume Two). Having all three publications in one bundle ensures your team has the complete, current picture — with no gaps.

Who Needs This Bundle?

This bundle is essential for:

• Architects and building designers working across residential and commercial projects
• Builders and contractors — particularly those building new homes, apartments, or mixed-use developments
• Building surveyors and certifiers assessing compliance under the 2025 NCC
• Structural and hydraulic engineers working with updated Australian Standards
• Access consultants advising on livable and inclusive housing design
• Developers managing compliance across multiple building classes and states
• Building industry educators and students