Floor Waste Building Codes & Rules


- Floor Waste Tools™ simplifies the National Construction Code (NCC) with interactive graphics, including deemed to comply & best practices.


Top of Floor

Large Tiles

  • Transverse cut larger format tiles to create falls to drain

Adhesive

M

Grout

1 : 80

Substrate

M

M

1 : 80

Grate

Fall

Leak control

flange

Screed

Sealer membrane

Floor

Waste

Floor Tile

M

Slip resistance

M

M

Sealant

bead

Grout

Floor Tile

Sealant

bead

Fall

HB 198:2014, 5.1

P3 or R10HB 198:2014, 5.1

AS 3958.1:2007, 5.7.1 (e)

≤ 2AS 3958.1:2007, 5.7.1 (e)

AS 3958.1:2007, 5.4.3

Cut EdgesAS 3958.1:2007, 5.4.3

  • Arris edge to remove hazards

AS 4654.2:2012, 2.5.2

≥ 1 : 100AS 4654.2:2012, 2.5.2

M

AS 4654.2:2012, 2.5.2

≥ 1 : 100AS 4654.2:2012, 2.5.2

Top of Floor

M

Screed

Membrane

M

Substrate


  • Smooth, clean, dry & dust free surface[1]


Substrate FALLS


NCC 2022 V1


All Building Classes


NCC 2022 F1D5, H2D8, & HP10.2 [2019 F1.4, 3.8.1.2, 3.8.1.3]


May 2023



NCC 2022 Vol 1, F1D5

NCC 2022 Vol 2, H2D8

NCC 2022 HP, 10.2.1

AS 4654.2:2012, 2.5.2

Substrate PREPARATION


NCC 2022 V1


All Building Classes


NCC 2022 F1D5, H2D8, & HP10.2 [2019 F1.4, 3.8.1.2, 3.8.1.3]


May 2023



NCC 2022 Vol 1, F1D5

NCC 2022 Vol 2, H2D8

NCC 2022 HP, 10.2.1

AS 4654.2:2012, 2.5.3.1

  • Building elements in Wet Areas to be Waterproof or Water Resistant to the NCCNCC 2022 Vol 1, F1D5NCC 2022 Vol 2, H2D8NCC 2022 HP, 10.2.1
  • All surfaces to be prepared for Waterproofing System adhesionAS 4654.2:2012, 2.5.3.1
  • Smooth, dust-free, clean & dry surface
  • Fill voids
  • Grind smooth any protrusions
  • Free of formwork deformity
  • Prime substrate to prohibit pin-holing during the membrane curing process
  • Moisture test & apply primer as per Manufacturer's Recommendations

Substrate PREPARATION


NCC 2022 V1


AS 4654.2:2012, 2.5.3

Floor Waste


  • Height set below tile
  • Top of grout to finish flush to prevent water retention in between tiles
  • Strip drains similar


Drainage


NCC 2022 V1


  • Height set below tile
  • Top of grout to finish flush to prevent water retention in between tiles
  • Strip drains similar

Floor Tiles


  • Fall
  • 1 : 80 fall recommended
  • Tile selection[1]
  • P3 or R10 slip rating
  • P4 or R11 to Ramps & Stair Nosing
  • Movement joints
  • ≤ 4.5m CTS[2]
  • Align with structural movement or control joints
  • Above load bearing beams or walls


Tile TOLERANCE


NCC 2022 V3


All Building Classes


NCC 2022 F1D5, H2D8, & HP10.2 [2019 F1.4, 3.8.1.2, 3.8.1.3]


May 2023



AS 4654.2:2012, 2.5.2

AS 3958.1:2007, 5.4.6 (c)

AS 3958.1:2007, 5.4.6 (a)

NSW 2017 Guide to Standards & Tolerances, 12.6

NCC 2022 Vol 1, F1D5

NCC 2022 Vol 2, H2D8

NCC 2022 HP, 10.2.1

HB 198:2014, 5.1

AS 4654.2:2012, 2.15.2

  • Fall
  • 1 : 80 fall recommended
  • Tile selectionHB 198:2014, 5.1
  • P3 or R10 slip rating
  • P4 or R11 to Ramps & Stair Nosing
  • Movement joints
  • ≤ 4.5m CTSAS 4654.2:2012, 2.15.2
  • Align with structural movement or control joints
  • Above load bearing beams or walls
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