How much do you know about residential construction in Australia?
June 24, 2024
How much do you know about residential construction in Australia?
For Australia, one of the most important things you have to consider when designing and building a prefabricated home is the standard ceiling height in Australia. You need to ensure that your high ceilings comply with the NCC Australian Building Code.
In this article we look at the minimum ceiling height requirements for living rooms and non-living rooms in prefabricated home construction in Australia, so when designing your home you not only need it to look stylish but also comply with standard height regulations.
Australian housing standards require standard ceiling heights to be at least 2.4 metres, according to section 3.8.2.2 of the National Construction Code (NCC). The statutory room height in Australia is 2.4 metres. This means that it applies to all habitable rooms in a prefabricated home. This includes living rooms and bedrooms, but does not include kitchens or other areas.
We meet the standard building code requirements for rooms with height requirements as per the Australian Housing Code. Every home and even every room must comply with these regulations because they stipulate that the minimum ceiling height for commercial buildings in Australia must not affect the use of the room. Prefabricated rooms under 2.4 metres in height are automatically considered non-residential utility rooms and cannot be used as living space.
What are the benefits of having high ceilings in your home? Higher ceilings make rooms cooler. The higher the ceiling in a room, the more heat it will absorb from the floor. In warm states such as Queensland, this is a key feature of high ceilings.
Henan Houming Industrial Co., Ltd., as a qualified and experienced construction contractor, can honestly tell you what is feasible and what is not feasible.
