NCC 2016 Volume Two
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Part 3.3.4 Weatherproofing of Masonry
Appropriate Performance Requirements
Where an alternative weatherproofing system is proposed as a Performance Solution to that described in Part 3.3.4, that proposal must comply with—
This Part applies to every external wall (including the junction between the wall and any window or door) of a Class 1 building.
This Part does not apply to any Class 10 building except where its construction contributes to the weatherproofing of the Class 1 building.
and are satisfied for weatherproofing of masonry if it is carried out in accordance with the appropriate provisions of one of the following:
AS 3700.
AS 4773 Parts 1 and 2.
STATE AND TERRITORY VARIATIONS
In South Australia, delete 3.3.4.0 and insert SA 3.3.4.0 as follows:
and are satisfied for weatherproofing of masonry if it is carried out in accordance with the appropriate provisions of—
AS 3700 — Masonry structures; or
AS 4773 — Masonry for small buildings, Parts 1 and 2,
except that metals and bitumen-coated metals referred to in clauses 7.2 and 7.3 of AS/NZS 2904 are not acceptable materials for use as damp-proof courses in South Australia; and
in low rainfall intensity areas where the site classification is A, S, M, M-D, H, H1, H2, H-D, H1-D or H2-D in accordance with AS 2870, the height of the damp-proof course may be —
15 mm above finished paved, concreted or landscaped areas; or
0 mm if the damp-proof course is protected from the direct effects of the weather by a carport, verandah or the like.