❓ Hon Anthony Spagnolo asks about the cost impact of NCC 2025 provisions on apartment construction in Perth. The Minister acknowledges potential cost increases but highlights the long-term benefits and states no specific action has been taken.
AnsweredQoN 1499Legislative Council
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I refer to cost impacts associated with National Construction Code (NCC) requirements, and I ask:(a) what specific NCC provisions have been identified as contributing to increased apartment construction costs in Perth;(b) what is the estimated cost impact per dwelling attributable to these provisions;(c) has the Minister taken any specific action on issues with the NCC; and(d) if yes to (c), what actions have been taken?
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Answered
14 May 2026
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Commerce
Response time
6 days
(a) National Construction Code (NCC) 2025 provisions that may increase apartment construction costs are waterproofing and water shedding, condensation mitigation and car park fire safety.
(b) The cost impacts vary depending on the building design and type of construction. Examples are provided in the impact analysis undertaken by the Australian Building Codes Board. The additional costs can be nil for building designs that already adopt good design practices. It is important to note that in all cases, the new provisions result in net benefit to owners and society by avoiding costly remedial works.
(c) There has been no specific action on issues with the NCC.
(d) Not applicable.
(b) The cost impacts vary depending on the building design and type of construction. Examples are provided in the impact analysis undertaken by the Australian Building Codes Board. The additional costs can be nil for building designs that already adopt good design practices. It is important to note that in all cases, the new provisions result in net benefit to owners and society by avoiding costly remedial works.
(c) There has been no specific action on issues with the NCC.
(d) Not applicable.
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