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BCA / NCC Statutory Signs
Compliance Checklist
NCC 2022 Volume One & Two · Updated 2025/2026 · All building classes covered
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NCC 2022 Vol. 1 & 2
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All Australian States & Territories
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Fire Safety Signs
NCC D2.21 · AS 2444 · AS 1670
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Fire Exit Signs (all egress routes)
Green pictogram exit signs required above all exit doors and along egress paths. Must be illuminated or have emergency backup lighting.
MandatoryNCC D2.21AS 2444
Fire Indicator Panel (FIP) Sign
Required on or adjacent to the FIP enclosure. Must identify the panel clearly for attending fire brigade.
MandatoryAS 1670.1
Fire Hose Reel Signs
Sign identifying hose reel location required at each installation. Red pictogram per AS 2444.
MandatoryAS 2441
Fire Extinguisher Location Signs
Overhead location sign required above each extinguisher. Must be visible from 10m in normal conditions.
MandatoryAS 2444
Fire Sprinkler Control Valve Sign
Identifies the location and zone of sprinkler control valves for emergency services.
MandatoryAS 2118.1
Attack Hydrant Sign
Required above or adjacent to each hydrant booster assembly. Reflective finish required in car parks.
MandatoryAS 2419.1
Fire Door — Do Not Obstruct Sign
Required on all fire-rated doors in egress paths. Must reference offences under the EP&A Act or local equivalent.
MandatoryNCC D2.21
Offences Relating to Fire Exits Sign
NSW legislative requirement displayed prominently near fire exits. Outlines penalties for obstructing exits.
MandatoryEP&A Reg 2021
Pump Room / Access to Pump Room Sign
Identifies fire pump room location for fire brigade access. Required on pump room door.
MandatoryAS 2941
Fire Safety Schedule (Glazed Frame)
Annual fire safety statement and schedule to be framed and displayed near the main entry. Required in Class 2–9 buildings.
MandatoryEP&A Reg Cl. 185
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Electrical Signs
NCC J5 · AS 3000 · AS 61439
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Electrical Distribution Board (EDB) Sign
Required on all switchboard enclosures and distribution boards. Must identify the board designation and area served.
MandatoryAS 3000
Electrical Room Sign
Identifies the electrical room/switchroom on the access door. Must include authorised access only warning.
MandatoryAS 3000
Electrical Switch Sign
Labels main isolation switches and sub-boards. Circuit identification mandatory on all switchgear.
MandatoryAS 3000 Cl.8
High Voltage / Danger Electrical Signs
Warning signs required on all HV equipment, substations, and restricted electrical areas. Yellow triangle pictogram per AS 1319.
MandatoryAS 1319
Generator Room Sign
Identifies emergency generator room — required in all Class 5–9 buildings with backup power systems.
MandatoryAS 3000
Communications / Data Room Sign
Required on telco/ICT rooms. Authorised access only. Separate from electrical rooms under modern NCC provisions.
RecommendedNCC Vol. 1
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Access & Egress Signs
NCC D3 · AS 1428.1 · AS 1735
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Stairwell Level / Floor Number Signs
Required on every stair landing and in every lift. Must be visible from the door opening.
MandatoryNCC D1.7
Lift / Elevator Identification Signs
Each lift must be identified by number or letter. Fire service lift must have specific fire symbol identification.
MandatoryAS 1735.12
Mechanical Plant Room Sign
Required on HVAC plant rooms, boiler rooms, and all major mechanical spaces. Authorised access only.
MandatoryNCC Vol. 1
Roof Access / Authorised Access Only Signs
Required on all restricted access areas including roof hatches, plant areas, and service corridors.
MandatoryWHS Reg 2017
Emergency Assembly Point Sign
Must be posted at all nominated assembly areas. Green pictogram per AS 1319. Visible from building exits.
MandatoryWHS Reg Cl.43
Storage Room / Garbage / Waste Signs
Identifies bin rooms, waste areas, and storage spaces. Particularly required in Class 2 residential common areas.
MandatoryNCC Vol. 1
Evacuation Diagram / Emergency Evacuation Plan
Site-specific evacuation diagram required on each occupied floor and common area. Must be updated when layout changes.
MandatoryAS 3745-2010
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Braille & Tactile Signs
NCC D3.6 · AS 1428.1 · AS 1428.2
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Accessible Entrance Signs (left/right/straight)
Braille and tactile directional signs required where accessible entry is not at the main entrance.
MandatoryNCC D3.6
Male / Female / Accessible Toilet Door Signs
Braille and tactile signs on each toilet door. Must include pictogram, Grade 2 Braille, and raised characters.
MandatoryAS 1428.2
Ambulant Toilet Sign
Separate ambulant toilet facilities must have distinct signage from standard and accessible toilets.
MandatoryNCC F2.4
All Gender / Unisex Toilet Sign
Required where all-gender facilities are provided. Must use correct combined pictogram per current AS standards.
MandatoryAS 1428.2
Lift / Elevator Braille Floor Indicators
Braille floor level indicators required beside each lift button panel and at each floor exit within lift cars.
MandatoryAS 1735.12
Wayfinding Braille Signs (rooms & facilities)
Tactile signs on all room doors accessible to the public. Must be at correct height (1200–1600mm AFF) on latch side of door.
MandatoryNCC D3.6
Airlock / Parent's Room / Shower Signs
Braille and tactile signs required on all amenity rooms including parent rooms, showers, and airlock entries.
MandatoryAS 1428.2
Tactile Ground Surface Indicators (TGSIs)
Warning and directional TGSIs required at stairs, ramps, lifts, and pedestrian crossings. Yellow contrasting finish.
MandatoryAS 1428.4.1
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Car Park & Traffic Signs
NCC D3 · AS 1742 · Local Council
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Accessible Car Park Bay Signs
ISA symbols required. Number of bays mandated by NCC based on total car park size. Must be adjacent to accessible entry path.
MandatoryNCC D3.5
Speed Limit Signs (10km/h internal)
10km/h speed signs required on entry and at intervals throughout the car park. Must be retro-reflective.
MandatoryAS 1742
Give Way / Stop Signs (internal intersections)
Required at all internal T-intersections, ramp exits, and blind corners within car parks.
MandatoryAS 1742.3
Loading / Unloading Zone Signs
Required where designated loading zones exist. Must specify time restrictions and vehicle size limits if applicable.
MandatoryLocal Council
Height Restriction Signs
Overhead clearance signs required at all car park entries. Must include maximum vehicle height in metres.
MandatoryAS 1742
Bicycle Lane / Storage Signs
If bicycle parking is provided, signage must direct cyclists to storage. Required in Class 5/6 buildings.
RecommendedNCC D3.4
No Smoking / No Entry Signs (car park)
No smoking required in enclosed car parks. No entry signs required on exit ramps and one-way sections.
MandatorySmoke-Free Env. Act
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Construction & Safety Signs
WHS Act 2011 · AS 1319 · SafeWork
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Construction Site Entry / Principal Contractor Sign
SafeWork NSW requires the principal contractor's name and 24hr emergency contact at every site entry. Minimum A3 size.
MandatoryWHS Reg Cl.309
PPE Mandatory Signs (hard hat, hi-vis, boots)
Blue circle mandatory signs for required PPE at all site entries and work zones. Must be current AS 1319 pictograms.
MandatoryAS 1319
Danger / Keep Out Signs (restricted zones)
Red header danger signs required at all restricted areas, trenches, open penetrations, and exclusion zones.
MandatoryWHS Act S.19
Asbestos Warning Signs
Required where asbestos-containing material is present or suspected. Must include SafeWork-approved text and pictogram.
MandatoryWHS Reg Cl.425
First Aid / Emergency Information Signs
First aid kit location and emergency contacts must be posted at the site office and all welfare facilities.
MandatoryWHS Reg Cl.43
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Property & Building Signs
Local Council · Strata Schemes Act · NCC
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Street Number / Property Identification Sign
Visible property numbering required by council. Must be visible from the street day and night. Min. 75mm character height.
MandatoryLocal Council
No Smoking Signs (common areas)
Required in all enclosed common areas of Class 2 buildings. Must meet NSW Smoke-Free Environment Act dimensions.
MandatorySmoke-Free Env. Act
Security / CCTV Notice Signs
Required where CCTV monitoring is in operation. Must comply with Privacy Act notification requirements.
RecommendedPrivacy Act 1988
Swimming Pool / Spa Safety Signs
CPR instruction charts, depth markers, and no-diving signs required at all pools. NSW Swimming Pools Act 1992 compliance.
MandatorySwimming Pools Act

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