What does a Section J Report include?

A Section J Report includes an assessment of all building elements that affect energy efficiency. It reviews insulation, glazing, lighting, air conditioning, hot water and on-site energy generation.

Short answer

The report covers each section of the NCC Part J to confirm whether your proposed building meets the required energy performance levels.

Full answer

A typical Section J Report includes:

• Description of the proposed building and classification
• Compliance analysis of building fabric (J1), glazing (J2), sealing (J3)
• Assessment of lighting systems (J6)
• Mechanical systems and HVAC (J5)
• Hot water and energy sources (J7, J8)

Depending on the method used, the report may rely on either a Deemed-to-Satisfy checklist or JV3 simulation results.

Why this matters

A detailed report prevents compliance delays and gives builders a clear path for meeting energy requirements. It also protects against non-compliance fines or redesign costs.

How Certified Energy can help

We assess every element of your design and prepare a report that meets all NCC energy provisions. We also work with project teams to revise or improve designs for compliance.

Related regulations

• NCC Part J Sections J1 to J8
• ABCB Section J Handbook
• Software tools for JV3 modelling

Helpful resources

• What is a Section J Report?
• What is JV3 modelling?
• When is a Section J Report required?
• Section J vs JV3: Which should I use?