What buildings are required to comply with NCC Section J?

The Section J applies to commercial buildings. According to the Building Code of Australia, the energy efficiency requirements of Section J are applicable to:

• Class 3 (hotels, dormitories)
• Class 4 (residential dwelling inside a commercial building)
• Class 5 (offices, therapy centres)
• Class 6 (restaurants, retails)
• Class 7 (carparks, warehouses)
• Class 8 (factories, laboratories)
• Class 9 (hospitals, community centres)

The above building classes require a Section J energy report before applying for a building permit. Also, Class 2 buildings can use Section J DtS provisions under NCC 2022.