{"product_id":"2025-national-construction-code-ncc-volume-one-two-and-livable-housing-design-standard-lhds-bundle","title":"2025  National Construction Code (NCC) – Volume One, Two and Livable Housing Design Standard (LHDS)  - Bundle","description":"\u003ch2\u003e2025  National Construction Code (NCC) – Volume One, Two and Livable Housing Design Standard (LHDS) - Bundle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eStay compliant, build better, and design with confidence using the complete \u003cstrong\u003e2025 National Construction Code (NCC) Bundle\u003c\/strong\u003e — the essential three-publication set for every building and design professional in Australia. Published by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tiv.vic.edu.au\/\" title=\"Trade Institute of Victoria\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrade Institute of Victoria\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNCC 2025 Volume One — Building Code of Australia (Class 2–9)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.toolmarket.com.au\/products\/2025-national-construction-code-ncc-volume-one-building-code-of-australia\" title=\"2025 National Construction Code Volume One\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDetails of NCC 2025 Volume One\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe authoritative reference for multi-residential, commercial, industrial, and public buildings. The 2025 edition delivers significant updates including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMandatory on-site solar photovoltaic systems for Class 3 and Class 5–9 buildings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStrengthened carpark fire safety with new sprinkler requirements for open-deck carparks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRestructured water management provisions for apartment balconies and external spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eClarified structural reliability and fire safety Performance Solution assessment methods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOptional all-gender sanitary facility provisions (Part F4)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e36 new or updated Australian Standards now referenced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e NCC 2025 Volume Two — Building Code of Australia (Class 1 \u0026amp; 10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.toolmarket.com.au\/products\/2025-national-construction-code-ncc-volume-two-building-code-of-australia\" title=\"2025 National Construction Code Volume One\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDetails of NCC 2025 Volume Two\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe essential guide for houses, townhouses, and non-habitable structures. Key 2025 updates include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eExpanded condensation management requirements now covering climate zones 1 through 8 — protecting homes in Brisbane, Adelaide, and Canberra, not just alpine and southern areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMandatory drained and vented wall cavities in climate zones 6, 7 and 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eNew DTS pathway for External Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) via AS 5346:2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eUpdated structural Australian Standards including revised wind loads (AS 1170) and timber framing (AS 1684)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eResidential 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLivable Housing Design Standard (LHDS) 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.toolmarket.com.au\/products\/2025-livable-housing-design-standard-lhds\" title=\"2025 Livable Housing Design Standard (LHDS)\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDetails of Livable Housing Design Standard (LHDS) 2025\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eNow mandatory under the NCC, this standard sets the minimum accessibility requirements for all new Australian homes and apartments. Key requirements include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eContinuous step-free access path from the boundary or parking to the entrance door\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMinimum 820mm clear opening width for entry and internal doorways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAt least one hobless, step-free shower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBathroom and toilet walls reinforced for future grab rail installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAt least one ground-level sanitary compartment (mandatory from October 2025)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eApplies to Class 1a dwellings (houses, townhouses) and Class 2 sole-occupancy units (apartments)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhy Buy the Bundle?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAustralia'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWho Needs This Bundle?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis bundle is essential for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArchitects and building designers\u003c\/strong\u003e working across residential and commercial projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilders and contractors\u003c\/strong\u003e — particularly those building new homes, apartments, or mixed-use developments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilding surveyors and certifiers\u003c\/strong\u003e assessing compliance under the 2025 NCC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStructural and hydraulic engineers\u003c\/strong\u003e working with updated Australian Standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccess consultants\u003c\/strong\u003e advising on livable and inclusive housing design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDevelopers\u003c\/strong\u003e managing compliance across multiple building classes and states\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilding industry educators and students\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tool Market","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48906469703909,"sku":"TM-TIV-NCC-V1V2LHDS-25","price":425.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0446\/9932\/0477\/files\/2025_NCC_Bundle_Volume_One_Volume_Two_Livable_Housing_Design_Standard_LHDS.webp?v=1777423385","url":"https:\/\/www.toolmarket.com.au\/products\/2025-national-construction-code-ncc-volume-one-two-and-livable-housing-design-standard-lhds-bundle","provider":"Tool Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}