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AS 4654.2:2012, 2.5.2

≥ 1:100^{AS 4654.2:2012, 2.5.2}

Fall

Waterproofing Termination

Strip or Bar - RCC Requirement

Top Hat

Brackets to allow

for Movement

Packer

Structural Substrate

Drainage Tray

Drainage Tray

Continuous under Joint
Connect to Stormwater Drainage
Slotted or oversize Fixing Holes for movement

Finished Level

≥ 20

≥ 1:50

≥ 20

Membrane

≥ 1 : 100^[1] fall to drainage
System compatible & to suit application^[2]

Membrane AUDIT

NCC 2022 V1

All building classes

AS 4654.2 2012, 2.16

14 Sep 2012 to Current

Membrane RULES

NCC 2022 V3

All Building Classes

NCC 2022 F2D2, S26C3, HP10.2.6 [2019 Table F1.7, 3.8.1.3]

May 2023

AS 4654.2:2012, 2.5.2

Building elements in Wet Areas to be Waterproof or Water Resistant to the NCC
≥ 1 : 100 fall in Membrane to Drainage Outlet^{AS 4654.2:2012, 2.5.2}
Structural Substrate or Screed to form the required Falls
Design & installation in accordance with AS 4654.1
Membrane movement Class I, II, or III
To suit intended service conditions
Substrate to be smooth, clean, dry & dust-free
Fillets & Bond Breakers installed on all corners
Lay & allow to cure as per Manufacturer's Recommendations

Waterproof Membrane BEST PRACTICE

NCC 2022 V1

AS 4654.2:2012, 2.5.2

AS 4654.2:2012, 2.5.1

≥ 1 : 100^{AS 4654.2:2012, 2.5.2} fall to drainage
System compatible & to suit application^{AS 4654.2:2012, 2.5.1}

≥ 1:50

Waterproofing Termination

Strip or Bar - Taylor Requirement

Waterproofing Termination

Strip or Bar

AS 4654.2:2012, 2.5.2

≥ 1:100^{AS 4654.2:2012, 2.5.2}

≥ 1:50

Drainage Tray

Continuous under Joint
Connect to Stormwater Drainage
Slotted or oversize Fixing Holes for movement

Drainage Tray

Continuous under Joint
Connect to Stormwater Drainage
Slotted or oversize Fixing Holes for movement

Metal Capping

Fillet

≥ 20

Flexible

Membrane

Expansion Loop

Overfill Sealant Joint

Fillet

Backing Rod

Membrane

Fillet

40 x 40mm^[1] Sheet Membrane Fillet or Cove
15 x 15mm^[2] Liquid Membrane Fillet or Bond Breaker

Fillet RULES

NCC 2022 V3

All Building Classes

NCC 2022 F2D2, S26C6, & 10.2.6 [2019 F1.7, 3.8.1.3]

May 2023

AS 4654.2:2012, 2.7

Building elements in Wet Areas to be Waterproof or Water-resistant to NCC Specification 26, Part 10.2 & AS 4654.2
Membrane transitions from horizontal to vertical, or vertical to vertical planes, require the implementation of a Fillet, Cove, or Bond Breaker^{AS 4654.2:2012, 2.7}
40x40mm Fillet or cove for Sheet Membrane
15x15mm Fillet or Bond Breaker for Liquid Membrane

AS 4654.2:2012, 2.7

40 x 40mm^{AS 4654.2:2012, 2.7} Sheet Membrane Fillet or Cove
15 x 15mm^{AS 4654.2:2012, 2.7} Liquid Membrane Fillet or Bond Breaker