Building Ministers have asked the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) to design a new risk-based Building Product Registration Scheme (Scheme) for all building products.
A discussion paper including the draft principles and scope of the proposed Scheme is open for consultation until 3 October 2024.
The principles and scope of the proposed Scheme will be considered by Building Ministers in late 2024.
To help stimulate discussion, we have prepared a reasonably detailed proposal for consultation. This is the start of the conversation and we want to hear your views.
Why is a new Scheme needed?
Like many other countries, Australia has seen significant problems caused by building products that do not conform or comply with the National Construction Code (NCC). Building product information in Australia is also often inadequate. These deficiencies can result in:
- products being used in a way that is not compliant with the NCC (e.g. installation)
- slow and/or inaccurate building product choices for NCC conformance
- inferior products in construction and renovation, and/or
- dangerous products being used in construction and renovation (e.g. flammable cladding).
The purpose of a national Scheme is to address these problems – reducing unacceptable risks to Australians’ life and wellbeing and improving confidence in building products.
Your chance to comment
The discussion paper is available on our Consultation Hub and will be open for feedback on the proposed Scheme until 11:59pm AEST 3 October 2024.