In South Australia the Building Code is adopted as part of the Building Rules under the PDI Act and variations to the Code may be gazetted by the Minister.
South Australia will adopt the Building Code within NCC 2025 on 1 May 2027.
This ensures the building and construction industry has time to adjust to the new requirements, minimising changes and costs to major projects in design.
Further advice on the adoption of NCC 2025 in South Australia will be provided as details are finalised.
NCC 2022 Amendment 2 will remain in force as the Building Code under the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 until 30 April 2027.
South Australia adopted the Plumbing Code within NCC 2025 on 1 May 2026. Further information is available from the Office of the Technical Regulator.
