BCA Section J
Section J of Volume 1 of the National Construction Code (NCC) outlines the energy efficiency requirements for non-residential buildings (ie. Class 2 to 9 buildings). The objective of this section is to minimise greenhouse emissions.
NCC Section J reports are therefore mandatory for all commercial buildings as part of the Development Application (DA) process to ensure their design complies with the BCA. Normally, the Council will require a Section J compliance report at the Construction Certificate stage. It is although advisable to have a Section J report prepared prior to submission of the DA as the Council may require building modifications resulting from the Section J Report.
The Section J Report will cover the ‘Deemed to Satisfy’ requirements for the following Parts of the NCC:
- J1: Building Fabric:Ceiling/roof, external walls and floors
- J2: Glazing
- J3: Building Sealing
- J6: Artificial Lighting
- J7: Hot Water Supply and Swimming Pool and Spa Pool Plant
- J8: Access for Maintenance and Facilities for Monitoring
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