Small Business Sets

The NCC Primary References Set provides access to the standards (and certain other publications) listed in Schedule 2 of the National Construction Code (NCC) 2022, as well as documents referenced only in the State & Territory variations *NEW*. The set continues to include NCC 2019 publications that are no longer primary references in the NCC to support the transition to the 2022 edition. It is ideal for anyone who requires easy access to standards that are primary references in the NCC.

Considering the acoustics of buildings is important for both the insulation of sound and for safeguarding against external noises including foot, air and road traffic. Providing guidance for acoustic-ratings and measurements of sound insulation, this set has been developed for use by acoustic engineers, architects, technicians, urban planners, inspectors and certifiers.

This set contains up to 3 historical superseded editions and their Amendments of documents included in the Building Essentials set.

Today’s builders have a wide skillset and are responsible many facets of the construction process. Our Building Essentials Set will complete your toolbox. It provides guidance around accessibility, timber framing (including the timber framing span tables Supplements), concrete, steel and masonry structures, waterproofing, wet area membranes, tiling as well as construction in bushfire areas. Also for construction managers, project managers, carpenters, engineers and technicians.

29 million cubic metres of premixed concrete are produced to build and support structures across Australia each year. Our Concrete Set offers key standards and related handbook to provide guidance around concrete structures, residential slabs and footings, construction, repair and protection, formwork and prefabrication. This set aims to assist the build, protection and repair of concrete structures and is suitable for concreters, builders, construction managers, architects and project managers.

The standards included in this set focus on compliance needs for the installation of ductwork and air handling systems. Airconditioning and mechanical services plumbers, HVAC engineers and duct fixing plumbers will find this set particularly helpful.

This set combines ten core electrical standards that provide safety and installation guidance for those in an electrical trade. This set includes AS 3000, commonly known as the Wiring Rules, as well as installations, inspections and lighting. The Electrical Installations Set will also be highly useful for manufacturers, engineers, safety inspectors and officers who will use these standards.

Specialist electricians working on fire protection communications and detection systems and smoke detection systems will find this set of standards helpful with installation and maintenance. Fire safety engineers, fire protection equipment technicians, specialist electricians, mechanical engineers, technicians, building certifiers and architects will also find these standards helpful.

Designed for plumbers working on active fire protection systems such as fire sprinkler systems, extinguishers and fire hose reels, this set provides installation and maintenance guidance. Fire safety engineers, fire protection equipment technicians, plumbers, technicians, quality controllers and architects will find the information in these standards particularly helpful. This set includes the 2005 and 2017 editions of AS 2419.1. The 1995 edition is specifically referenced in the NCC 2019.

Designed for communications cabling installers, this set includes standards relevant to the installation of Twisted pair cabling for office spaces and distributed building services spaces set, excluding optical fibre cables.

Designed for communications cabling installers, this set includes standards relevant to the installation of fibre and twisted pair cabling to be installed in offices and distributed building services spaces.

Designed for communications cabling installers, this set includes standards relevant to the installation of optical fibre and twisted pair cable installation supporting all defined space types (offices, industrial premises, single-tenant homes, data centres, distributed building services). The set also includes standards for optical fibre communication cabling systems safety, Administration of communications cabling systems and Implementation and operation of customer premises cabling.

Lifts, escalators and/or moving walks are integral to most high-rise buildings across Australia. Covered in this set are the safe construction and installation of lifts, escalators and moving walks as well as standards for measuring energy performance. This set is a key support for electricians, engineers, safety inspectors and officers.

Bricklayers, stonemasons, testing technicians and engineers will find the guidance of this set extremely useful. Standards in this collection cover masonry structures, design and built-in components for masonry construction.

Roofers who work installing metal, plastic or cement fibre rooves will find value in this set. Guidance regarding damp-proofing and flashings and glass in buildings, especially for skylights are also covered in this set. Project managers, builders, carpenters, engineers and technicians are also likely to find this set helpful.

Contains up to 3 historical editions and related amendments

Passive fire protection systems have been developed not only to resist ignition but also to help prevent the spread of flames. This set includes guidance and testing methods for building materials, smoke doors and ventilation systems. It is ideal for those working in safety and testing of such structures.

Professionals engaged in plumbing and drainage work will find this set useful because it includes all five parts of the AS/NZS 3500 series, which are also listed in The Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA). The 3500 series is regularly updated, making the Plumbers Set a great option to purchase to allow you to stay informed with the most recent standards in this series.

Supporting the day-to-day work of roofers who work on tiled or slate rooves, this set includes guidance that covers the installation of terracotta, wooden shingles or slate tiles as well as standards relevant to timber trusses and damp coursing. Project managers, builders, carpenters, engineers and technicians will also find this set very useful.

Australian buildings and infrastructure make use of timber in various ways. This standard set provides guidance for its uses in structure design, construction and installation. Specifically designed for builders and carpenters working in residential timber construction, architects, engineers, and technicians will also find the guidance they provide invaluable. This set also includes the highly practical span tables for timber framing in cyclonic and non-cyclonic areas of Australia.

Preventing water from entering structures is an essential part of the planning and design of buildings. This set aims to provide key guidance for waterproofing external above ground structures and internal wet areas. Waterproofers, tilers and related service providers, as well as designers, engineers, manufacturers, construction workers and inspectors will find the standards included useful from the planning stage all the way through to maintenance.

An overview of glass & windows in buildings.