Stiffened Raft Slab Building Codes & Rules
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Masonry Veneer
Beam Spacing
Edge Rebate
AS 2870:2011, 3.5.4
Construction Joint
- R10/N10 fitment at 600mm CTS intervalsAS 2870:2011, 3.5.4
NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.14
AS 2870:2011, 3.2.3
NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.14
AS 2870:2011, 3.2.3
NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.14
AS 2870:2011, 3.2.3
NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.14
AS 2870:2011, 3.2.3
NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.14
AS 2870:2011, 3.2.3
NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.14
AS 2870:2011, 3.2.3
Soil Class A, S or M Only
NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.14
AS 2870:2011, 3.2.3
Brick
Veneer
Loadbearing Wall
Slab Thickening
Internal Beam
Loadbearing Wall
Timber Frame
Brick Veneer
Fully Sarked
Slab on Ground
Vapor Barrier
Edge Beam
Reinforcement
- ≤ 800mm Bar Chair spacing[1]
- Top & bottom Bars of equal size & specification[2]
- Fix Ties to prevent movement[3]
Chair RULES
NCC 2022 V4
All Building Classes
NCC 2022, 4.2.11 [2019:3.2.3.2]
May 2023
NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.11 (7) (e)
NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.11 (7) (a)
NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.11 (7) (b)
NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.11 (7) (b)
NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.11
- Footings & Slabs must comply with NCC Part 4.2NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.11 (7) (e)
- ≤ 800mm CTS spacingNCC 2022 HP, 4.2.11 (7) (a)
- Wire, Concrete, or PlasticNCC 2022 HP, 4.2.11 (7) (b)
- Securely connected to ReinforcementNCC 2022 HP, 4.2.11 (7) (b)
- Fit Baseplate where required to protect membrane / supportNCC 2022 HP, 4.2.11
Reinforcement RULES
NCC 2022 V3
All Building Classes
NCC 2022 HP 4.2.11, HP 4.2.14 [2019:3.2.3.2]
May 2023
NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.14
NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.11 (4) (c)
NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.11 (4) (c)
NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.11 (4) (a)
NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.11 (4) (b)
NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.11 (4) (c)
NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.11
NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.14
- Footings and Slabs must comply with the NCCNCC 2022 HP, 4.2.14NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.11 (4) (c)
- If Edge Beam ≥ 300mm, provide extra bottom bar for every added 100mm widthNCC 2022 HP, 4.2.11 (4) (c)
- Reinforcement at re-entrant corners
- 45° across corner placementNCC 2022 HP, 4.2.11 (4) (a)
- Centered at internal angle of SlabNCC 2022 HP, 4.2.11 (4) (b)
- ≥ 2m length of 2 strips 3-L8TM orNCC 2022 HP, 4.2.11 (4) (c)
- 1 strip 3-L11TM or 3-N12 barsNCC 2022 HP, 4.2.11NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.14
NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.11 (7) (e)
NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.11 (7) (a)
AS 2870:2011, 3.4.3
- ≤ 800mm Bar Chair spacingNCC 2022 HP, 4.2.11 (7) (e)
- Top & bottom Bars of equal size & specificationNCC 2022 HP, 4.2.11 (7) (a)
- Fix Ties to prevent movementAS 2870:2011, 3.4.3
Concentrated Load
Localised Thickening RULES
NCC 2022 V1
All Building Classes
NCC 2022, 4.2.20
May 2023
NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.20 (b)
NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.20 (c)
NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.20 (a) (i)
NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.20 (a) (ii)
- Centre Slab Thickening beneath Steel ColumnNCC 2022 HP, 4.2.20 (b)
- SL72 reinforcement with ≥ 50mm Concrete coverNCC 2022 HP, 4.2.20 (c)
- Concentrated load (see Table for Tiled or Timber Floor & Metal Roof)NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.20 (a) (i)NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.20 (a) (ii)
NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.20 (b)
NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.20 (c)
- Centred beneath steel ColumnNCC 2022 HP, 4.2.20 (b)
- SL72 reinforcementNCC 2022 HP, 4.2.20 (c)
Beam Layout
- Integral structural grid form[1]
- Reinforcement for Edge & Internal Beam [2]
- Varies based on Site Class (A, S, or M)
Beam Layout RULES
NCC 2022 V4
All Building Classes
NCC 2022 HP4.2.14
May 2023
NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.14
NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.14
AS 2870:2011, 5.3.9
NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.14
AS 2870:2011, 3.2.3
NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.14
- Footings and Slabs must comply with the NCCNCC 2022 HP, 4.2.14
- Form an integral structural gridNCC 2022 HP, 4.2.14
- 10% increase in spacing allowedAS 2870:2011, 5.3.9
- If spacing of opposite direction is ≤ 20% than required
- If with internal beamsNCC 2022 HP, 4.2.14
- ≤ 4m from external corner to intersection with next internal beam
- Use Bottom Reinforcement for deeper Beams (see Tables for Site Classes A, S, & M)AS 2870:2011, 3.2.3NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.14
NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.14
NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.14
- Integral structural grid formNCC 2022 HP, 4.2.14
- Reinforcement for Edge & Internal Beam NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.14
- Varies based on Site Class (A, S, or M)
Concrete Cover
- ≥ 30mm over membrane[1]
- ≥ 40mm unprotected ground[2]
- ≥ 20mm internal surface[3]
- ≥ 40mm external exposure[4]
Concrete COVER
NCC 2022 V5
All Building Classes
NCC 2022 4.2.11 [2019 3.2.3.2]
May 2023
AS 3600:2018, 4.10.3.2
AS 3600:2018, 4.3.1 (c)
NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.11
- Concrete must comply with the NCCAS 3600:2018, 4.10.3.2
- Cover for standard Formwork & compaction as per tableAS 3600:2018, 4.3.1 (c)
- Add thickness where cast against ground
- Embedded elements must be protected from corrosion or deteriorationNCC 2022 HP, 4.2.11
NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.11 (5) (b)
NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.11 (5) (a)
NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.11 (5) (c)
NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.11 (5) (d)
- ≥ 30mm over membraneNCC 2022 HP, 4.2.11 (5) (b)
- ≥ 40mm unprotected groundNCC 2022 HP, 4.2.11 (5) (a)
- ≥ 20mm internal surfaceNCC 2022 HP, 4.2.11 (5) (c)
- ≥ 40mm external exposureNCC 2022 HP, 4.2.11 (5) (d)
Concrete Benchmark
Termite Management
- Termite control required for Ground Level floor junctions
- ≥ 75mm slab exposure above the external finished floor level to allow easy detection of termites[1]
Durable Notice RULES
NCC 2022 V1
All Building Classes
NCC 2022, 3.4.3
May 2023
NCC 2022 HP, 3.4.3
NCC 2022 HP, 3.4.3
NCC 2022 HP, 3.4.3 (a)
NCC 2022 HP, 3.4.3 (b)
NCC 2022 HP, 3.4.3 (c)
NCC 2022 HP, 3.4.3 (d)
- Permanently fixed to the BuildingNCC 2022 HP, 3.4.3
- Located conspicuously, such as on a Meter Box or the likeNCC 2022 HP, 3.4.3
- Must indicate
- Termite Management System usedNCC 2022 HP, 3.4.3 (a)
- Date of installationNCC 2022 HP, 3.4.3 (b)
- Life expectancy, as listed on approved labelNCC 2022 HP, 3.4.3 (c)
- Manufacturer's recommendations of future inspectionsNCC 2022 HP, 3.4.3 (d)
Termite RISK
NCC 2022 V3
Class 1 & 10
NCC 2022, H1D3 & HP3.4.1 [2019 3.1.4.2]
May 2023
NCC 2022 HP, 3.4.1(2)
NCC 2022 HP, 3.4.1 (1) (b)
NCC 2022 HP, 3.4.1
- Termite Management System Required ifNCC 2022 HP, 3.4.1(2)
- Location is identified at Risk of Attack, &
- Any Primary Building Element is susceptible
- Primary Building Elements areNCC 2022 HP, 3.4.1 (1) (b)
- Any member designed to take Loads
- Wall, Roof, Ceiling, Floor, Ramp or Stair Framing
- Any bracing or other framing members
- Materials not susceptible to attackNCC 2022 HP, 3.4.1
- Metals
- Concrete
- Masonry
- Fibre-reinforced Concrete
- Naturally resistant Timber
- Preservative-treated Timber
Termite MANAGEMENT
NCC 2022 V5
Class 1 & 10
NCC 2022 H1D3 & HP3.4.2 [2019 3.1.4.3]
May 2023
NCC 2022 HP, 3.4.2
AS 3660.1:2014, 4.4
NCC 2022 Vol 2, H1D3
- Termite Management compliant to the NCCNCC 2022 HP, 3.4.2
- Inspection ZoneAS 3660.1:2014, 4.4NCC 2022 Vol 2, H1D3
- ≥ 75mm exposed Concrete Face
- Smooth surface, free of Ripples or Honeycombing
- Tiling, Render, Vapour Barrier, Flashings, Structures & the like, not allowed to bridge this Zone
AS 3660.1:2014, 4.4
- Termite control required for Ground Level floor junctions
- ≥ 75mm slab exposure above the external finished floor level to allow easy detection of termitesAS 3660.1:2014, 4.4
Concrete Slab
Concrete Slab on Ground RULES
NCC 2022 V7
Class 1 & 10a
NCC 2022 HP13.2.6 [2019: 3.12.1.5]
May 2023
NCC 2022 HP, 13.2.6 (5) (b) (ii)
NCC 2022 HP, 13.2.6 (5) (b) (i)
NCC 2022 HP, 13.2.6 (4)
NCC 2022 HP, 13.2.6 (6) (a)
NCC 2022 HP, 13.2.6 (6) (b) (i)
- Under Slab
- R ≥ 2.0 in climate zone 8NCC 2022 HP, 13.2.6 (5) (b) (ii)
- Slab Edges
- R ≥ 1.0 in climate zone 8NCC 2022 HP, 13.2.6 (5) (b) (i)
- R ≥ 1.0 if in floor heating or cooling system installedNCC 2022 HP, 13.2.6 (4)
- Insulation
- Water-resistantNCC 2022 HP, 13.2.6 (6) (a)
- Continuous over the vertical edges or ≥ 300mm deepNCC 2022 HP, 13.2.6 (6) (b) (i)
NCC 2022 HP, 13.2.6 (5) (b) (ii)
NCC 2022 HP, 13.2.6 (5) (b) (i)
- Under Slab R ≥ 2.0NCC 2022 HP, 13.2.6 (5) (b) (ii)
- Slab Edges R ≥ 1.0NCC 2022 HP, 13.2.6 (5) (b) (i)
AS 2870:2011, 3.2.3
AS 3660.1:2014, 4.4
NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.14
AS 2870:2011, 3.2.3
NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.14
AS 2870:2011, 3.2.3
NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.14
AS 2870:2011, 3.2.3
NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.14
AS 2870:2011, 3.2.3
NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.14
AS 2870:2011, 3.2.3
AS 2870:2011, 3.2.3
NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.14
AS 2870:2011, 3.2.3
Articulated Brickwork
Recessed Slab
- Recess depth ≤ Slab thickness
- ≥ 400mm lap length[1]
- Recess depth ≥ Slab thickness
- ≥ 400mm Steel mesh overlap[2]
Recess Depth RULES
NCC 2022 V3
All Building Classes
NCC 2022 HP4.2.22
May 2023
NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.22 (1) (a)
NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.22 (1) (b) (i)
NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.22 (1) (b) (ii)
- If ≤ 1/2 of nominal slab thickness
- ≥ 400mm lap length of reinforcing mesh from inside face of the recessNCC 2022 HP, 4.2.22 (1) (a)
- If ≥ 1/2 of nominal slab thickness
- ≥ 400mm overlap of top & bottom reinforcing meshNCC 2022 HP, 4.2.22 (1) (b) (i)
- 2 layers of SL72 bottom reinforcing meshNCC 2022 HP, 4.2.22 (1) (b) (ii)
NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.22 (1) (a)
NCC 2022 HP, 4.2.22 (1) (b) (i)
- Recess depth ≤ Slab thickness
- ≥ 400mm lap lengthNCC 2022 HP, 4.2.22 (1) (a)
- Recess depth ≥ Slab thickness
- ≥ 400mm Steel mesh overlapNCC 2022 HP, 4.2.22 (1) (b) (i)
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