Modern Homes. New Standards
Mandatory building standards for modern homes will ensure new houses and units are designed to be more accessible for everyone, with a phased implementation to commence from 1 October 2023, and more energy efficient from 1 May 2024.
That means a more comfortable, safe home for you and your family to enjoy a lifetime of living.
Most of the accessibility and energy-efficient features can go un-noticed, but make a big difference to living in a home – like good ventilation and ceiling fans, step-free entries and wider doors and hallways.
With a home that is warmer in winter, cooler in summer and is easier to get around, now, more than ever before, your home can be your forever home.
To find out more about the new building standards for modern homes, visit the Department of Energy and Public Works website at www.qld.gov.au/modernhomes.
For more information about the NCC 2022, visit the Australian Building Code Boards’ website at www.abcb.gov.au.
Key Dates
1 May 2023
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1 October 2023
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1 May 2024
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31 March 2025
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National Construction Code (NCC) 2022 commenced
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Phase 1 of the Modern Homes accessibility standards commence
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Modern Homes energy efficiency standards commence
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Transition period for accessibility standards ends
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