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Building Code Consultancy & NCC Audits

Gold Coast Headquarters | Servicing Australia

Understanding the National Construction Code (NCC) and applicable building requirements is an important part of planning and delivering a compliant building project. GMA Certification Group provides building code consultancy and NCC audit services to help property owners, builders, developers, architects, and other industry professionals identify and address building compliance requirements.


Our team can review project documentation, assess relevant NCC requirements, and provide practical advice to help identify potential compliance issues before they affect your project. Call 1300 851 852 to discuss your building compliance requirements..

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Professional Building Code Consultancy

Building regulations and construction requirements can be complex, particularly for commercial, industrial, and larger residential projects.


GMA Certification Group provides building code consultancy to help clients understand the requirements that may apply to their proposed or existing building work.


Our team can work with your project professionals to identify relevant requirements, review documentation, and provide practical guidance throughout the design, approval, and construction process.

What Is an NCC Audit?

An NCC audit is a review of a building design, documentation, or existing building against relevant requirements of the National Construction Code.



The purpose of an NCC audit is to identify potential areas of non-compliance and provide information about what may need to be addressed.


An audit may be useful during the design stage, before construction, during a project or when assessing an existing building.

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What Does an NCC Audit Review?

The scope of an NCC audit will depend on the project and the requirements being assessed.


Depending on the circumstances, an audit may consider areas such as



  • Building classification
  • Building construction
  • Fire safety
  • Fire resistance
  • Emergency exits and egress
  • Access and accessibility
  • Health and amenity
  • Structural requirements
  • Energy efficiency
  • Building services
  • Essential safety requirements
  • Relevant NCC provisions


The specific scope can be established based on your project's needs.

Building Code Consultancy for New Projects

Early building code advice can help identify potential compliance issues while design changes are still easier to make.

GMA Certification Group can work with architects, building designers, engineers, builders, and developers to consider relevant building code requirements during the planning and design stages.


This can help your project team understand potential certification considerations before construction begins.

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NCC Compliance Reviews

A compliance review can help identify areas that may require further information, documentation, design changes, or specialist input.



GMA Certification Group can review relevant project information and provide practical advice about the building code requirements applicable to your project.


Where additional specialist documentation is required, our team can identify the information that may be needed to progress the assessment.

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Existing Building NCC Audits

An NCC audit can also be useful when reviewing an existing building.

Property owners and building managers may need to understand the compliance status of an existing building when

  • Purchasing a property
  • Renovating or extending a building
  • Changing the use of a building
  • Addressing compliance concerns
  • Planning future construction
  • Reviewing building records
  • Responding to identified building issues

Our team can assess the circumstances and explain the appropriate next steps.

Alternative Solutions and Building Performance

Some projects may not meet a deemed-to-satisfy provision of the NCC using a standard approach. In these situations, additional assessment may be required to demonstrate that an alternative solution achieves the required level of performance.



GMA Certification Group can provide building code advice and assist with identifying when further assessment or a building performance solution may be appropriate.

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Who Can Benefit From NCC Audits?

Our building code consultancy and NCC audit services can assist:



  • Property owners
  • Builders
  • Developers
  • Architects
  • Building designers
  • Engineers
  • Project managers
  • Building managers
  • Commercial property owners
  • Industrial property owners
  • Other construction professionals

Why Choose GMA Certification Group?

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Experienced Building Professionals

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Practical Compliance Advice

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Project-Specific Reviews

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Support Throughout the Project

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Queensland Building Knowledge

GMA Certification Group operates within the Queensland building certification environment and understands the requirements relevant to local projects.

Call 1300 851 852 to discuss your building compliance requirements.