NCC 2019 Volume Two
Part 3.3.1 Unreinforced masonry

Part 3.3.1 Unreinforced masonry

Appropriate Performance Requirements

Appropriate Performance Requirements

Where an alternative masonry walling system is proposed as a Performance Solution to that described in Part 3.3.1, that proposal must comply with—

  1. Performance RequirementP2.1.1; and
the relevant Performance Requirements determined in accordance with A2.2(3) and A2.4(3) as applicable.

Acceptable Construction Manuals

3.3.1.0

Performance Requirement P2.1.1 is satisfied for unreinforced masonry (including masonry-veneer) if it is designed and constructed in accordance with one of the following:

(a)

AS 3700.

(b)

AS 4773.1 and AS 4773.2.

Explanatory information:

Explanatory information:

Composite construction: Design requirements for other materials that may be used in combination with masonry i.e. heavy steel support beams etc. are described in Part 3.0— Structural provisions.