On 1 February 2021, the Victorian Government banned the use of
certain types of Aluminium Composite Cladding (ACC) in certain
circumstances.
What is banned?
ACC with less than 93% inert (or non-combustible) material is now
banned from use in future buildings which fall into either of the
following categories (also known as Type A and Type B in the
Building Code of Australia Vol 1):
- Residential buildings (including public buildings such as
hotels and aged care facilities) with more than 2 storeys; and
- office buildings, shopping centres, warehouses, parking
structures and factories with 3 or more storeys.
When does the ban apply?
The ban applies to any application for a Building Permit made after
1 February 2021 for a building in Victoria.
