2025  National Construction Code (NCC) –  Volume One, Two, Housing Provisions Standard (HPS) & Livable Housing Design Standard (LHDS) - 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 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

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 Ultimate Residential Bundle?

Residential construction in Australia now spans four interconnected compliance documents — and missing any one of them creates gaps that can lead to non-compliant designs, failed inspections, and costly rectifications.

• Volume Two sets the Performance Requirements for houses and apartments
• The Housing Provisions Standard gives you the detailed DTS technical provisions to meet those requirements
• The LHDS adds the mandatory accessibility layer that applies inside every new home and apartment
• Volume One covers the multi-residential, apartment, and mixed-use dimension that Volume Two alone does not address

This is the only bundle that gives residential professionals the complete picture — from structural framing and condensation control, to accessible shower design and step-free entry paths.

Who Needs This Bundle?

This bundle is the essential reference set for:

• Residential architects and building designers working on houses, townhouses, duplexes, and apartment buildings
• Residential builders and contractors — mandatory compliance reference for all new Class 1 and Class 2 work from 1 May 2026
• Building surveyors and private certifiers assessing residential building permits
• Structural engineers working with updated wind load and timber framing standards
• Access consultants and disability housing specialists — the LHDS is now a mandatory compliance document
• Developers building residential or mixed-use projects across multiple states
• First home builders and owner-builders wanting to understand what standards apply to their project
• Building industry educators, TAFEs, and RTOs delivering housing and construction courses
• Students in architecture, building design, and construction programs