Floor Waste - Insert Type Building Codes & Rules
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Floor Waste
Grout
≤ 2
HB 198:2014, 5.1
P3 or R10HB 198:2014, 5.1
Slip Resistance
Adhesive
NCC 2022 Vol 1, F2D4 (2)
NCC 2022 HP, 10.2.12 (a)
1 : 80 to 1 : 50NCC 2022 Vol 1, F2D4 (2)NCC 2022 HP, 10.2.12 (a)
Fall
NCC 2022 Vol 1, F2D4 (2)
NCC 2022 HP, 10.2.12 (a)
1 : 80 to 1 : 50NCC 2022 Vol 1, F2D4 (2)NCC 2022 HP, 10.2.12 (a)
Floor Tile
Membrane
Leak Control
Flange
Top of Floor / Top of Tile Inlay
Sealant
Substrate
Sealer Membrane
M
M
M
Top of Floor
M
M
Screed
Fall
Cut Edges
- Arris edge to remove hazards
Large Tiles
- Transverse cut larger format tiles to create falls to drain
Drainage
Screed
Floor Tile
M
Floor Tiles
- Tile selection[1]
- P3 or R10 Slip Rating
- Movement joints[2]
- ≤ 4.5m CTS
- Align with structural movement or Control Joints
- Above load bearing Beams or Walls
Slip RATING
NCC 2022 V2
All Building Classes
NCC 2022 D1P2
May 2023
Tile TOLERANCE
NCC 2022 V2
All Building Classes
NCC 2022 F2D2, S26C3 [2019 F1.7]
NCC 2022 HP10.2.12
May 2023
NCC 2022 Vol 1, F2D4 (2)
AS 3740:2021, 2.3.1
AS 3740:2021, 2.3.5
NSW 2017 Guide to Standards & Tolerances, 12.6
AS 3958.1:2007, 5.4.6 (c)
AS 3958.1:2007, 5.4.6 (a)
NCC 2022 HP, 10.2.12
- Building elements in Wet Areas to be Waterproof or Water Resistant to NCC Specification 26, Part 10.2, & AS 3740
- Falls to Substrate
- ≥ 1 : 100 typicallyNCC 2022 Vol 1, F2D4 (2)
- ≥ 1 : 80 if whole room is an Unenclosed ShowerAS 3740:2021, 2.3.1
- Falls to Floor Finish
- ≥ 1 : 80 to 1 : 50AS 3740:2021, 2.3.5NSW 2017 Guide to Standards & Tolerances, 12.6
- Ponding
- < 1.5mm deep surface tension after 15 minutes
- Installation tolerance
- Standards & Tolerance Guides (Various States)AS 3958.1:2007, 5.4.6 (c)
- Grout JointsAS 3958.1:2007, 5.4.6 (a)
- 3 to 6mm floor grout joints
- 1 to 2mm wall grout joints
- Lippage for Joints & FlatnessNCC 2022 HP, 10.2.12
- ≤ 1mm lippage for joints ≤ 3mm
- ≤ 2mm lippage for joints ≥ 3mm
- ± 4mm in 2m flatness tolerance
AS 3958.1:2007, 5.4.5.2 (b)
HB 198:2014, 5.1
- Tile selectionAS 3958.1:2007, 5.4.5.2 (b)
- P3 or R10 Slip Rating
- Movement jointsHB 198:2014, 5.1
- ≤ 4.5m CTS
- Align with structural movement or Control Joints
- Above load bearing Beams or Walls
AS 3740:2021, 4.11.1
Sealant
AS 3740:2021, 4.11.1
Sealant
Membrane Above Screed
Substrate
- Smooth, clean, dry & dust free surface[1]
- Class 2 concrete finish preferred
- In-situ falls to drainage
Substrate FALLS
NCC 2022 V3
All Building Classes
NCC 2022 F2D2, S26C3, 10.2.9, & 10.2.12 [2019 F1.7]
May 2023
AS 3740:2021, 2.3.1
AS 3740:2021, 2.3.5
- Building elements in Wet Areas to be Waterproof or Water Resistant to NCC Specification 26, Part 10.2, & AS 3740
- ≥ 1 : 100 fall required approaching Floor WasteAS 3740:2021, 2.3.1
- ≥ 1 : 80 fall required to entire room where Shower unscreenedAS 3740:2021, 2.3.5
Substrate PREPARATION
NCC 2022 V4
All Building Classes
NCC 2022 F2D2, S26C3, & HP10.2.9 [2019 F1.7]
May 2023
AS 3740:2021, 4.4.1
- Building elements in Wet Areas to be Waterproof or Water Resistant to the NCC
- All surfaces to be prepared for Waterproofing System adhesionAS 3740:2021, 4.4.1
- 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 3740:2021, 4.4.1
- Smooth, clean, dry & dust free surfaceAS 3740:2021, 4.4.1
- Class 2 concrete finish preferred
- In-situ falls to drainage
Concrete Screeds
Internal Waterproofing Overview
Membrane
- Turn the Membrane down into the Leak Control Flange[1]
- Compatible to suit substrate & bedding / finishes[2]
- Test & protect from damage[3]
Membrane AUDIT
NCC 2022 V2
All Building Classes
NCC 2022 F2D2, S26C3, 10.2.26 [2019 F1.7]
May 2023
AS 3740:2021, 4.5.4 (a)
AS 3740:2021, 4.5.4 (b)
AS 3740:2021, 4.5.4 (c)
AS 3740:2021, 4.5.2
- Building elements in Wet Areas to be Waterproof or Water Resistant to NCC Specification 26, Part 10.2, & AS 3740
- Curing & protectionAS 3740:2021, 4.5.4 (a)
- Fully cured to manufacturers' recommendations
- Protect from physical & chemical damage until covered by finishes
- Flood testingAS 3740:2021, 4.5.4 (b)
- If any leaks occur, these shall be repaired following the system design & retested
- Electronic leak detectionAS 3740:2021, 4.5.4 (c)
- If any discontinuities occur, these shall be repaired & retested only on the repaired areas
- Seam probe testingAS 3740:2021, 4.5.2
- If any seam failures occur, these shall be repaired & retested
AS 3740:2021, 4.3.1
AS 3740:2021, 3.2
AS 3740:2021, 4.5.4
- Turn the Membrane down into the Leak Control FlangeAS 3740:2021, 4.3.1
- Compatible to suit substrate & bedding / finishesAS 3740:2021, 3.2
- Test & protect from damageAS 3740:2021, 4.5.4
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