Habitable Room (Planter Box) Building Codes & Rules


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Fill Level

Planting & Maintenance


  • ≤ 1m mature height Planting
  • Maintain Annually


Planting & Maintenance


NCC 2022 V1


  • Trees planted in planter boxes will ≤ 1m mature height without approval from the Team Leader
  • Ferns, palms and similar root matted plants not permitted in planter boxes
  • On completion of works the client will be advised in writing their obligations to maintain the planter box drainage and vegetation on an annual basis
  • Refer to AS4654.2 for further information
  • ≤ 1m mature height Planting
  • Maintain Annually

Inspection

Opening

Flashing

M

Mulch should be considered

when determining the soil level

Leak Control

Flange

Fall

M

1:100

≥ 50

AS 4654.2:2012, 2.13

≥ 100AS 4654.2:2012, 2.13

AS 4654.2:2012, 2.5.2

AS 4654.2:2012, 2.13

≥ 1:100AS 4654.2:2012, 2.5.2AS 4654.2:2012, 2.13

1:100

AS 4654.2:2012, 2.13

Membrane

sealed into

Drainage OutletAS 4654.2:2012, 2.13

Drainage

  • Base of the planter graded to the drainage outlet
  • Planter boxes will contain a drainage cell protected by a geo-fabric
  • Waterproofing to planter boxes will be protected via coreflute or similar materials
  • Planter boxes will not span any control joint or cold joint. Two separate planters will be constructed in this case

≥ 75

M

AS 4654.2:2012, 2.8.1.3 (i)

15AS 4654.2:2012, 2.8.1.3 (i)

Fall

≥ 120

AS 4654.2:2012, 2.5.2

AS 4654.2:2012, 2.13

≥ 1:100AS 4654.2:2012, 2.5.2AS 4654.2:2012, 2.13

Class III Membrane

Drainage

Outlet

Substrate

≥ 120

≥ 120

Drainage

  • Base of the planter graded to the drainage outlet
  • Planter boxes will contain a drainage cell protected by a geo-fabric
  • Waterproofing to planter boxes will be protected via coreflute or similar materials
  • Planter boxes will not span any control joint or cold joint. Two separate planters will be constructed in this case

Reinforcement

  • Bead of sealant around Starter Bars
  • Membrane applied before Wall construction
  • Continuous below Walls & Planter

Drainage

  • Base of the planter graded to the drainage outlet
  • Planter boxes will contain a drainage cell protected by a geo-fabric
  • Waterproofing to planter boxes will be protected via coreflute or similar materials
  • Planter boxes will not span any control joint or cold joint. Two separate planters will be constructed in this case

Reinforcement

  • Bead of sealant around Starter Bars
  • Membrane applied before Wall construction
  • Continuous below Walls & Planter

1:100

1:100

1:100

≥ 75

≥ 75

≥ 50

Reinforcement

  • Bead of sealant around Starter Bars
  • Membrane applied before Wall construction
  • Continuous below Walls & Planter

1:100

≥ 50

Habitable Walls


  • No planter box walls against a habitable wall without a cavity between the walls


Habitable Rooms


NCC 2022 V1


  • No planter box walls against a habitable wall without a cavity between the walls

Fall

Wall

M

Geo-Filter Fabric to

turn up and secure

M

Fall

Drainage Cell

Geo-Filter Fabric

Capping

Fillet

Fall

Fall

Class III Membrane

Substrate

Class III

Membrane

Paintable Membrane

Protection

Board

Fillet

M

Fall

Class III

Membrane

M

M

M

Protection Board

Fillet around

Starter Bar

Fillet

M

Vertical

Drainage Slots

M

Sealant

Paintable

Sealant

Over Flashing

M

M

AS 4654.2:2012, 2.8.1.3 (i)

15AS 4654.2:2012, 2.8.1.3 (i)

Overflow

  • All drains will have a clearance chamber (stand-pipe) installed at all outlets to allow owner maintenance and inspection

Overflow

  • All drains will have a clearance chamber (stand-pipe) installed at all outlets to allow owner maintenance and inspection

Membrane


  • Terminate Membrane[1]
  • into Reglet, or
  • under elastomeric coating


Movement


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



AS 4654.2:2012, 2.3

NCC 2022 Vol 1, F1D5

NCC 2022 Vol 2, H2D8

NCC 2022 HP, 10.2.1

Waterproofing Membrane RULES


NCC 2022 V2


All Building Classes


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


May 2023



AS 4654.1:2012, A2

AS 4654.2:2012, 2.6.1

NCC 2022 Vol 1, F1D5

NCC 2022 Vol 2, H2D8

NCC 2022 HP, 10.2.1

Membrane


NCC 2022 V1


  • Class III membrane to extend up, over and down the external face of planter
  • Applied before walls constructed and continuous below wall & planter
  • Prepare surface & apply high build waterproof paint in accordance with manufacturer's requirements
  • Manufacturer's preparation may include surface imperfection patching
  • Membrane to be reviewed and approved by waterproofing consultant
  • Product to have anti-root additive if required

Membrane


NCC 2022 V1


  • Class III membrane to extend up, over and down the external face of planter
  • Applied before walls constructed and continuous below wall & planter
  • Prepare surface & apply high build waterproof paint in accordance with manufacturer's requirements
  • Manufacturer's preparation may include surface imperfection patching
  • Membrane to be reviewed and approved by waterproofing consultant
  • Product to have anti-root additive if required

Membrane


NCC 2022 V1


  • Class III membrane to extend up, over and down the external face of planter
  • Applied before walls constructed and continuous below wall & planter
  • Prepare surface & apply high build waterproof paint in accordance with manufacturer's requirements
  • Manufacturer's preparation may include surface imperfection patching
  • Membrane to be reviewed and approved by waterproofing consultant
  • Product to have anti-root additive if required

AS 4654.2:2012, 2.8.1.3 (c)

Membrane Termination


  • Cover Flashing over Cavity
  • Optional as a liquid applied Flashing
  • No "K" Flashings


Over Flashing


NCC 2022 V1


  • Where there is a wall Cavity & Cover Flashing where adjacent to Habitable Area
  • Liquid applied flashing is an acceptable alternative
  • Waterproofing to extend up the habitable wall 120mm above the finished level of the planter box
  • Cover Flashing over Cavity
  • Optional as a liquid applied Flashing
  • No "K" Flashings

Membrane Termination


  • Cover Flashing over Cavity
  • Optional as a liquid applied Flashing
  • No "K" Flashings


Over Flashing


NCC 2022 V1


  • Where there is a wall Cavity & Cover Flashing where adjacent to Habitable Area
  • Liquid applied flashing is an acceptable alternative
  • Waterproofing to extend up the habitable wall 120mm above the finished level of the planter box
  • Cover Flashing over Cavity
  • Optional as a liquid applied Flashing
  • No "K" Flashings

Planting & Maintenance


  • ≤ 1m mature height Planting
  • Maintain Annually


Planting & Maintenance


NCC 2022 V1


  • Trees planted in planter boxes will ≤ 1m mature height without approval from the Team Leader
  • Ferns, palms and similar root matted plants not permitted in planter boxes
  • On completion of works the client will be advised in writing their obligations to maintain the planter box drainage and vegetation on an annual basis
  • Refer to AS4654.2 for further information
  • ≤ 1m mature height Planting
  • Maintain Annually

External Wall


  • r ≥ 12mm tooled external corners
  • Elastomeric coating
  • Membrane to external face


External Wall


NCC 2022 V1


  • Concrete Wall
  • All external corners r ≥ 12mm arrised edge
  • Concrete wall to structural engineers' details
  • Blockwork Wall
  • Elastomeric coating to rendered planter wall capping
  • Blockwork wall to structural engineers' details
  • Trim render short of slab and seal
  • Sawn Reglet
  • 20mm deep and filled with compatible sealant
  • Membrane termination under flashing
  • r ≥ 12mm tooled external corners
  • Elastomeric coating
  • Membrane to external face

External Wall


  • r ≥ 12mm tooled external corners
  • Elastomeric coating
  • Membrane to external face


External Wall


NCC 2022 V1


  • Concrete Wall
  • All external corners r ≥ 12mm arrised edge
  • Concrete wall to structural engineers' details
  • Blockwork Wall
  • Elastomeric coating to rendered planter wall capping
  • Blockwork wall to structural engineers' details
  • Trim render short of slab and seal
  • Sawn Reglet
  • 20mm deep and filled with compatible sealant
  • Membrane termination under flashing
  • r ≥ 12mm tooled external corners
  • Elastomeric coating
  • Membrane to external face

Habitable Walls


  • No planter box walls against a habitable wall without a cavity between the walls


Habitable Rooms


NCC 2022 V1


  • Planter boxes not to be constructed adjacent to habitable areas without a waterproofed secondary cavity wall between the planter and wall of the building
  • Cavity wall flashing chased into the wall and extend over the cavity into the planter box
  • Flashing angled to shed water. Alternatively close and seal the cavity at the top, seal the joint and waterproof


  • No planter box walls against a habitable wall without a cavity between the walls

Membrane Termination


  • Cover Flashing over Cavity
  • Optional as a liquid applied Flashing
  • No "K" Flashings


Over Flashing


NCC 2022 V2


  • Where there is a wall Cavity & Cover Flashing where adjacent to Habitable Area
  • Liquid applied flashing is an acceptable alternative
  • Waterproofing to extend up the habitable wall 120mm above the finished level of the planter box
  • Cover Flashing over Cavity
  • Optional as a liquid applied Flashing
  • No "K" Flashings

External Wall


  • r ≥ 12mm tooled external corners
  • Elastomeric coating
  • Membrane to external face


External Wall


NCC 2022 V2


  • Concrete Wall
  • All external corners r ≥ 12mm arrised edge
  • Concrete wall to structural engineers' details
  • Blockwork Wall
  • Elastomeric coating to rendered planter wall capping
  • Blockwork wall to structural engineers' details
  • Trim render short of slab and seal
  • Sawn Reglet
  • 20mm deep and filled with compatible sealant
  • Membrane termination under flashing
  • r ≥ 12mm tooled external corners
  • Elastomeric coating
  • Membrane to external face

Planting & Maintenance


  • ≤ 1m mature height Planting
  • Maintain Annually


Planting & Maintenance


NCC 2022 V2


  • Trees planted in planter boxes will ≤ 1m mature height without approval from the Team Leader
  • Ferns, palms and similar root matted plants not permitted in planter boxes
  • On completion of works the client will be advised in writing their obligations to maintain the planter box drainage and vegetation on an annual basis
  • Refer to AS4654.2 for further information
  • ≤ 1m mature height Planting
  • Maintain Annually

Overflow


  • All drains will have a clearance chamber (stand-pipe) installed at all outlets to allow owner maintenance and inspection


Planter Overflow


NCC 2022 V1


  • All drains will have a clearance chamber (stand-pipe) installed at all outlets to allow owner maintenance and inspection

Habitable Walls


  • No planter box walls against a habitable wall without a cavity between the walls


Habitable Rooms


NCC 2022 V1


  • Planter boxes not to be constructed adjacent to habitable areas without a waterproofed secondary cavity wall between the planter and wall of the building
  • Cavity wall flashing chased into the wall and extend over the cavity into the planter box
  • Flashing angled to shed water. Alternatively close and seal the cavity at the top, seal the joint and waterproof


  • No planter box walls against a habitable wall without a cavity between the walls

Fillet


  • 40x40mm fillet or cove for sheet membrane[1]
  • 15x15mm fillet or bond breaker for liquid membrane[2]


Fillet RULES


NCC 2022 V4


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, 2.7

NCC 2022 Vol 1, F1D5

NCC 2022 Vol 2, H2D8

NCC 2022 HP, 10.2.1

  • Building elements in Wet Areas to be Waterproof or Water-resistant to the NCCAS 4654.2:2012, 2.7NCC 2022 Vol 1, F1D5NCC 2022 Vol 2, H2D8
  • Membrane transitions from horizontal to vertical, or vertical to vertical planes, require the implementation of a Fillet, Cove, or Bond BreakerNCC 2022 HP, 10.2.1
  • 40 x 40mm Fillet or cove for Sheet Membrane
  • 15 x 15mm Fillet or Bond Breaker for Liquid Membrane

AS 4654.2:2012, 2.7

AS 4654.2:2012, 2.7

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