{"product_id":"2025-national-construction-code-ncc-volume-two-housing-provisions-standard-hps-livable-housing-design-standard-lhds-bundle","title":"2025 National Construction Code (NCC) – Volume Two, Housing Provisions Standard (HPS) \u0026 Livable Housing Design Standard (LHDS) – Bundle","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025  National Construction Code (NCC) Complete Bundle–  Volume Two, Housing Provisions Standard (HPS) \u0026amp; Livable Housing Design Standard (LHDS) - Bundle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe most complete residential compliance reference set available in Australia — the \u003cstrong\u003e2025 NCC Residential Bundle\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together all four essential publications every building professional needs to design, build, certify, and future-proof Australian homes and apartments. Published by \u003ca title=\"Trade Institute of Victoria\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiv.vic.edu.au\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrade Institute of Victoria\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis three-publication set covers every dimension of residential construction: structure, safety, energy performance, condensation management, and accessibility — all updated to the current 2025 edition.\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 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 rel=\"noopener\" title=\"2025 National Construction Code Volume One\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toolmarket.com.au\/products\/2025-national-construction-code-ncc-volume-two-building-code-of-australia\" 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\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNCC 2025 Housing Provisions Standard (HPS)\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-housing-provisions-standard\" title=\"2025 National Construction Code - NCC Housing Provisions Standard\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDetails of NCC Housing Provisions Standard 2025\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe 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:\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\"\u003eStructural design including footings, framing, load-bearing walls, and bracing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFire safety, sound insulation, and weatherproofing for Class 1 buildings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHealth and amenity provisions including sanitary facilities and ventilation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSection 12 special provisions for swimming pools, heating appliances, alpine areas, and deck attachments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCondensation management (Part 10.8) with updated wall and roof requirements across expanded climate zones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eNew exemptions for insulated sandwich panels, below-ground walls, and walls outside the building envelope\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 rel=\"noopener\" title=\"2025 Livable Housing Design Standard (LHDS)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toolmarket.com.au\/products\/2025-livable-housing-design-standard-lhds\" 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. 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