The BCA does not apply retrospectively and it is continually being revised and improved. This means that the requirements when building a structure today are much more stringent than they were 10, 20, 30 or more years ago. However, should you wish to expand, upgrade or change the use of a building, this is likely to trigger a BCA upgrade.
Given that the BCA is the accepted code for building safety, building owners may also wish to consider the Duty of Care owed to building occupants in providing a safe environment. This duty of care and also requirements under OH&S legislation, may also necessitate building upgrades.
RiskTech can provide a BCA compliance report which provides the building owner with an indication of the necessary work to be conducted in order to bring the building up to the present day codes. Such a report can be completed to give building owners an idea of the costs involved with such an upgrade.