2025  National Construction Code (NCC) Complete Bundle–  Volume One, Two, Three Housing Provisions Standard (HPS) - Bundle

The most complete residential compliance reference set available in Australia — the 2025 NCC Ultimate Residential Bundle brings together all four essential publications every building professional needs to design, build, certify, and future-proof Australian homes and apartments. Published by Trade Institute of Victoria, 

This four-publication set covers every dimension of residential construction: structure, safety, energy performance, condensation management, and accessibility — all updated to the current 2025 edition.

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

NCC 2025 Volume Three

Details of NCC 2025 Volume Three

The national technical standard for plumbing and drainage systems across all building classes — residential, commercial, and industrial. Key 2025 updates include:

• Mandatory lead-free copper alloy plumbing products for all drinking water contact installations from 1 May 2026
• Restructured cross-connection control provisions (relocated to Clause B5D7) with upgraded hazard classifications — marinas now high hazard
• New AS 2419.1 material requirements for above-ground fire hydrant and combined sprinkler/hydrant pipework
• Full AS/NZS 3500.2 compliance now required for all sanitary plumbing installations
• New heated water system limitation protecting whole-of-home energy efficiency compliance
• Updated rainwater storage provisions — supplementing with drinking water now permitted

NCC 2025 Housing Provisions Standard (HPS)

Details of NCC Housing Provisions Standard 2025

The detailed Deemed-to-Satisfy technical companion to Volume Two — the "how-to" guide that follows the logical sequence of residential construction from site to completion. Covers:

• Structural design including footings, framing, load-bearing walls, and bracing
• Fire safety, sound insulation, and weatherproofing for Class 1 buildings
• Health and amenity provisions including sanitary facilities and ventilation
• Section 12 special provisions for swimming pools, heating appliances, alpine areas, and deck attachments
• Condensation management (Part 10.8) with updated wall and roof requirements across expanded climate zones
• New exemptions for insulated sandwich panels, below-ground walls, and walls outside the building envelope