NCC 2022 Volume One - Building Code of Australia Class 2 to 9 buildings
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G7

Part G7 Livable housing design

Part G7 Livable housing design

Introduction to this Part

This Part sets requirements for dwellings to include features that are designed to improve their accessibility and usability for occupants and visitors, including those with a mobility-related disability.

Notes

Part G7 Livable housing design does not take effect until 1 October 2023.

Notes: Tasmania Part G7 Livable housing design

For Tasmania, Part G7 does not take effect until 1 October 2024.

Objectives

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Part G7 sets requirements for Class 2 sole-occupancy units (typically apartments within a larger residential building) to include features that are designed to enhance their accessibility and usability for all occupants and visitors. The primary objective of this Part G7 is to ensure that housing design considers the diverse needs of the community. This includes catering to older people and individuals with mobility-related disabilities.

To meet the objective of G7O1, designers and builders should incorporate specific design features aimed at improving accessibility and usability. Part G7 only applies to Class 2 sole-occupancy units.

Functional Statements

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Performance Requirements

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G7P1 outlines design requirements for Class 2 sole-occupancy units. The aim is to ensure that these dwellings are accessible and usable, promoting independence for occupants, including those with mobility-related disabilities. 

Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions

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To clarify a Deemed-to-Satisfy Solution complying with G7D2 satisfies the Performance Requirement G7P1. If a Performance Solution is proposed, the relevant Performance Requirements should be determined in accordance with A2G2(3) and A2G4(3).

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G7D2 specifies that each sole-occupancy unit in a Class 2 building must meet the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) Standard for Livable Housing Design, with the exception of Part 1 as Part 1 is already covered in Part D4.