National Dictionary of Building & Plumbing Terms
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The National Dictionary of Building and Plumbing Terms combines terms and definitions from:
- The National Construction Code (NCC) 2019 Amendment 1
- Australian Standards (AS) referenced in the NCC
- Australian/New Zealand Standards (AS/NZS) referenced in the NCC
- Handbook 50, Glossary of Building Terms (HB50)
The definitions for terms in these publications are often different. This website aims to:
- help industry find the right definition
- highlight consistency and conflicts
- provide a general hierarchy of results to assist interpretation
Learn more about the National Dictionary of Building and Plumbing Terms.