Imported glazing, windows and non-conforming building products

Overview

The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) released a fact sheet in September 2026 covering imported glazing, windows, and non-conforming building products used in Queensland buildings.

Legal duty under the QBCC Act

The QBCC Act places a legal duty on importers, suppliers, installers, and designers in the glazing and window supply chain to ensure the products they use are not non-conforming building products. Products are required to meet National Construction Code (NCC) performance requirements. Failing to comply risks significant penalties.

Product compliance requirements

Products are required to be:

• Backed by proper test reports or current product certificates from accredited bodies.
• Labelled and documented correctly.

Key actions

Verifying accredited testing laboratories

The fact sheet states that any Accredited Testing Laboratory (ATL) relied upon is required to be currently accredited. Verification is done on the JASANZ website - not by checking the certificate expiry date alone, as certification can depend on ongoing surveillance or batch testing.

Confirming product certificates

The product certificate for windows or glazed doors is required to be current and verified on either the CAB or JASANZ website.

Size limits for AS 2047 windows

For AS 2047 windows, the product used is required not to exceed the tested size by more than 10% horizontally or vertically, and no more than 15% in total area.

Labelling for Class 1 and Class 10 buildings

For Class 1 and Class 10 buildings (houses), windows and doors - excluding timber - are required to be labelled with compliance certificate information in a location visible after installation.

Companion fact sheets

The QBCC fact sheet directs readers to two companion resources:

• How to Identify Selection Criteria for Windows and Glazed External Doors and Non-Conforming Building Products
• Imported Building Products Tested Outside Australia

Source

This article is based on the QBCC fact sheet published at www.qbcc.qld.gov.au.

This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.