NCC 2022 Amendment 1: What It Means for Cladding Compliance

As of 1 May 2025, NCC 2022 Amendment 1 is officially in effect across Australia. While this update does not introduce new requirements for cladding, it signals a broader regulatory trend that designers, builders, and product suppliers should take seriously.

At Fairview, we have proactively reviewed the amendment and conducted a detailed audit to ensure continued compliance across our entire façade product portfolio.

What Does Amendment 1 Actually Include?

NCC 2022 Amendment 1 introduces several refinements aimed at improving clarity, regional consistency and enforcement across the construction sector. Key updates include:

• Minor editorial corrections to improve the interpretation of existing clauses.
• State-specific changes, particularly for Western Australia and Tasmania, relating to:
  • Guttering and drainage requirements.
  • Definitions for public buildings.
  • Energy efficiency provisions in existing buildings.
    
    

Importantly, there are no new national requirements that specifically affect façade systems. For detailed information, please refer to the official ABCB Amendment 1 documentation.

Impact on Fairview’s Product Range

We’re pleased to confirm that no changes are required to any Fairview façade products as a result of Amendment 1. All of our cladding systems and accessories remain fully compliant with the NCC.

This outcome reflects our ongoing commitment to supplying products that meet or exceed Australia’s stringent construction standards.

Steps We've Taken Internally

To ensure alignment with Amendment 1, Fairview has:

• Reviewed and verified all relevant CodeMark certifications and product compliance documentation.
• Engaged a third-party engineering firm to audit our product range against newly updated regional clauses.
• Consulted with our internal and external technical experts to confirm no updates are needed to product design, performance specs, or installation documentation.

Why This Matters to You

Whether you’re an architect, builder, installer or asset owner, this means:

• You can continue specifying Fairview products with complete confidence.
• Your projects stay compliant under the most current version of the NCC.
• You avoid the risk of unexpected design changes, retrofit costs or regulatory setbacks.
• You’re partnering with a supplier that takes proactive responsibility for compliance, quality and technical transparency.

If you have any questions about NCC 2022 Amendment 1 and how it may relate to your projects, our team is here to help.

→ Contact our technical team for compliance support or product information.