Standards and codes
What are standards?
A standard is an official publication that contains technical specifications, requirements and recommendations about the quality, safety, design, construction, methods, symbols or other characteristics of a product. Standards are developed by international and national standard organizations, as well as professional and industry organizations. The following resources provide access to a range of standards relevant to architecture.
Standards websites
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Australian Building Codes Board - ABCBProvides background information on the National Construction Code.
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Queensland Development CodeThe Queensland Development Code consolidates Queensland-specific building standards into a single document.
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National Construction CodeContains the latest series of volumes for the National Construction Code. The series is a uniform set of technical provisions for the design and construction of buildings and other structures throughout Australia, which allows for variations in climate and geological or geographic conditions. Free to download.
Standards databases
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SAI GlobalComplete collection of current Australian standards plus recent draft standards and handbooks. Previously called Standards Australia Online and Australian Standards.
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IEEE/IET Electronic Library (IEL)Access standards from the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers.
Related guides
This guide gives you more complete information about standards and how to find them.
