Performance Solutions

A Performance Solution is a compliance solution for Performance Requirements within the BCA and the Access to Premises Standards. It was previously known as an Alternative Solution, and is one way of achieving compliance with the NCC.

Buildings must meet the performance requirements outlined in the within the BCA and Access to Premises Standards with regards to disability. Performance Solutions allow for flexibility in addressing these Performance Requirements and are utilised when the Deem-to-Satisfy provisions are not met. It is a method of achieving compliance, when technical compliance does not occur.

In the simplest terms, Performance Solutions are used to justify not meeting the requirements/measurements outlined in the building code with regards to disability.

Performance Solutions come in the form of a report, called a Performance Solution Report, which is to be approved by a principal certifier, thereby meeting the Performance Requirements. They can also be used in combination with Deem-to-Satisfy Solutions to meet Performance Requirements.

It is noted that performance solutions are prepared on a case-by-case basis and vary from project to project.

Performance solutions are highly recommended on heritage buildings and buildings where a change of use is proposed.