Standards

Standards

Structure (steel, concrete, panels)
Cold-formed/light steel frames AS/NZS 1163, AS/NZS 4600, AS/NZS 1397
Reinforcing steel AS/NZS 4671
Concrete (25–40 MPa) AS 1379, AS 3600
Structural panels (wall/floor/roof) AS/NZS 1170, AS/NZS 2908 (if FC)

Envelope (glazing, cladding, insulation)
Safety glazing AS/NZS 2208; Windows/doors: AS 2047
External cladding/roofing AS/NZS 1562, AS/NZS 4601 (metal)
Insulation (walls/roof) NCC 2022 energy; AS/NZS 4859.1
Bushfire compliance (where required) AS 3959; BAL assessments

Interior & Finishes
MDF/HDF/engineered boards AS/NZS 1859; low-formaldehyde
Flooring (engineered) AS/NZS 4586 (slip)
Paints & coatings AS/NZS 2312 (protection); low-VOC
Doors & windows (units) AS 2047; AS 1288

MEP & Energy
Electrical wiring AS/NZS 3000 (Wiring Rules); AS/NZS 3008
Switchboard & RCDs AS/NZS 61439; AS/NZS 61008
Lighting fixtures AS/NZS 60598; MEPS
Plumbing pipes & fittings AS/NZS 3500 series
Sanitary sets WaterMark; WELS
Heat pump (HW/space) MEPS; AS/NZS 3823
Solar PV AS/NZS 5033; AS/NZS 4777

Testing & Certification

NATA accredited testing
Program per material family; ILAC recognition for offshore labs.

CodeMark (system) preparation
For modular elements to streamline approvals.

Standards

Core Framework

NCC 2022
Building Code structure (Volumes 1–3) covering structural, fire, services and energy efficiency.

AS/NZS
Referenced technical standards for materials, testing and installation.

NatHERS 7*
Thermal performance target per climate zone.

CodeMark
Optional scheme for product/system certification to streamline approvals.

NATA
Accreditation for testing laboratories; ILAC recognition for some overseas labs.

Standards by category

Structure (steel, concrete, panels) AS/NZS 1163, 4600, 1397 (steel); AS 3600, AS 1379 (concrete); AS/NZS 1170 (actions) NATA test reports, mill certs, QA/QC records

Glazing & Windows AS/NZS 2208 (safety), AS 2047 (window/door), AS 1288 (glass) Type tests, product certificates

Cladding/Roofing AS/NZS 1562, AS/NZS 4601, AS 4040 (wind) Testing to profiles, corrosion category data

MEP – Electrical AS/NZS 3000, 3008, 61439, 60598 CoC, type tests, RCM/MEPS

MEP – Plumbing AS/NZS 3500 series; WaterMark where applicable WaterMark license, WELS star ratings

Energy AS/NZS 5033, 4777 (PV); 3823 (HVAC) Accredited lab reports, installer sign-off

Bushfire AS 3959 (BAL) Site BAL assessment, compliant product specs

Indoor air VOC/lowtox certificates VOC/FORMaldehyde test reports

CodeMark pathway (for modular elements)

Define scope & performance requirements (NCC referenced clauses).

Map existing evidence ? test plan at NATA labs.

Factory Production Control (FPC) & QA documentation.

Issue Technical Manual & stakeholder training.

Submit to JAS-ANZ accredited Certification Body.

* Benefits: recognised certificate across jurisdictions, streamlined approvals for repetitive modular elements.]

Energy & NatHERS 7*

Thermal performance modelling per climate zone to achieve 7-star target.

Envelope measures: insulation R-values, low-e glazing, air-tightness.

All-electric goal: heat pumps, efficient lighting, optional solar PV.

Bushfire, Durability & Safety

AS 3959 Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) assessment for relevant sites.

Durability categories for metals (corrosion) and timber treatments.

Slip resistance (AS/NZS 4586), waterproofing (AS 3740), acoustic (NCC/ISO).

Typical certification timeline

Week 0–2:
Gap assessment, scope & evidence map.

Week 3–8:
NATA testing (book labs), draft documentation.

Week 9–12:
Factory QA audit, final reports.

Week 13–16:
CodeMark submission (if scoped) & approvals.