BCA Reports

A BCA report is a Building Code of Australia compliance report.

In plain terms, it is a formal technical document that assesses whether a building or a specific building element complies with the Building Code of Australia, which now sits inside the National Construction Code (NCC) and is administered by the Australian Building Codes Board.

What a BCA report usually covers
A BCA report can be broad or very targeted, depending on why it is prepared. Common scopes include:

Classification of the building
Class 1, 2, 3, etc and any mixed use issues

Applicable NCC provisions
Performance Requirements and Deemed to Satisfy clauses that apply to the building

Compliance pathway
Whether compliance is achieved via Deemed to Satisfy, a Performance Solution, or a mix of both

Fire and life safety
Fire resistance levels, egress, fire separation, smoke control, alarms, sprinklers

Health, amenity and weatherproofing
Moisture control, external walls, roofs, waterproofing, ventilation

Accessibility
Where required under the NCC and referenced standards

Non compliances and recommendations
Items that do not comply and how they could be rectified

When a BCA report is typically used

  • Development applications and construction certificates

  • Performance solutions or alternative solutions

  • Remedial works and defect investigations

  • Disputes, expert reports, and litigation support

  • Audits of existing buildings or as built conditions

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