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Building Code Requirements in Queensland

Which edition of the National Construction Code applies in Queensland, its adoption timeline, and the state-specific variations that affect what you build.

In Queensland, houses, sheds and decks (Class 1 and Class 10) are still built to NCC 2022. The state has put NCC 2025 back. It’s now set to start from 1 May 2027. So for every job you’re pricing or setting out today, NCC 2022 is the edition you follow. There’s no choice of edition to make here yet, which keeps things simple on site.

Use that to lock in the basics. Our NCC-for-chippies stairs pillar gives you the riser, going and rail sizes that decide pass or fail, and the concrete calculations guide helps you order the right amount for slabs and footings.

Adoption status

Announced
Current code in force
NCC 2022
Next edition
NCC 2025 (from 1 May 2027)
Adoption / transition
NCC 2022 still applies to houses, sheds & decks; NCC 2025 is deferred to 1 May 2027.
Official source →

Last verified 2026-07-27

State variations

  • HP 10.2

    QDC and QLD wet-area provisions differ on floor wastes — confirm current MP/QDC position

    Source → Related: au-16 Verified 2026-07-22

Content adapted from the National Construction Code 2022, provided by the Australian Building Codes Board under the CC BY 4.0 licence.