Sub-sill with Set Down Building Codes & Rules

- Sub-sill with Set Down Tools™ simplifies the National Construction Code (NCC) with interactive graphics, including deemed to comply & best practices.

End Cap

Installation^[1]
Press in cap preferred
Fully seal to sub-sill
≥ 3mm gap to reveal

End Cap WATERPROOFING

NCC 2022 V1

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Tools™ Best Practice

Installation^{Tools™ Best Practice}
Press in cap preferred
Fully seal to sub-sill
≥ 3mm gap to reveal

Membrane Height

Height varies with wind class^[1]

Height RULES

NCC 2022 V7

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, 2.8.1

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 NCC^{AS 4654.2:2012, 2.8.1NCC 2022 Vol 1, F1D5NCC 2022 Vol 2, H2D8}
Measured from top of finished external level to height of Membrane^{NCC 2022 HP, 10.2.1}
FFL in the case of a finish on a Screed Bed, or
Base of Linear Drain at Zero Threshold Entry, or
Substrate Membrane where Pavers on Pedestals
Height sufficient to prevent wind-driven water entry

AS 4654.2:2012, 2.8.1.1

Height varies with wind class^{AS 4654.2:2012, 2.8.1.1}

AS 4654.2:2012, 2.5.2

≥ 1 : 100^{AS 4654.2:2012, 2.5.2}

Tools™ Best Practice

≥ 1 : 80^{Tools™ Best Practice}

Waterstop

Rebate in slab preferred^[1]
Height as required to achieve Membrane Height^[2]

Waterstop

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

AS 4654.2:2012, 2.8.3

Building elements in Wet Areas to be Waterproof or Water Resistant to the NCC^{NCC 2022 Vol 1, F1D5}
Waterstop angle if rebate not available^{AS 4654.2:2012, 2.8.3}
Backing rod & sealant to rear of sub-sill & rear of sill^{AS 4654.2:2012, 2.8.3}

AS 4654.2:2012, 2.8.3

Rebate in slab preferred^{AS 4654.2:2012, 2.8.3}
Height as required to achieve Membrane Height^{AS 4654.2:2012, 2.8.3}

Finished Level

Fall

Termite Management

Termite control required for Ground Level floor junctions^[1]
≥ 75mm slab exposure above the external finished floor level to allow easy detection of termites^[2]

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 if^{NCC 2022 HP, 3.4.1(2)}
Location is identified at Risk of Attack, &
Any Primary Building Element is susceptible
Primary Building Elements are^{NCC 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 attack^{NCC 2022 HP, 3.4.1}
Metals
Concrete
Masonry
Fibre-reinforced Concrete
Naturally resistant Timber
Preservative-treated Timber

Termite MANAGEMENT

NCC 2022 V4

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 NCC^{NCC 2022 HP, 3.4.2}
Inspection Zone^{AS 3660.1:2014, 4.4NCC 2022 Vol 2, H1D3}
≥ 75mm exposed Concrete Face
Off form, 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

NCC 2022 Vol 2, H1D3

Termite control required for Ground Level floor junctions^{AS 3660.1:2014, 4.4}
≥ 75mm slab exposure above the external finished floor level to allow easy detection of termites^{NCC 2022 Vol 2, H1D3}

Fixings

≤ 600mm CTS^[1]
Seal to prevent water ingress^[2]

Fixing BEST PRACTICE

NCC 2022 V1

Fixing RULES

NCC 2022 V3

All Building Classes

NCC 2022 J5D5, H6D2, & HP13.4.4 [2019 J3.4, 3.12.0, 3.12.3.3]

May 2023

NCC 2022 HP, 13.4.4

NCC 2022 Vol 1, J5D5 (1)

NCC 2022 Vol 2, H6D2 (1)

AS 4654.2:2012, 2.8.3

Building envelope sealing in compliance to the NCC^{NCC 2022 HP, 13.4.4NCC 2022 Vol 1, J5D5 (1)NCC 2022 Vol 2, H6D2 (1)}
Seal^{AS 4654.2:2012, 2.8.3}
Between sill, packer, & Membrane
Over fixing head

AS 4654.2:2012, 2.8.3

Manufacturer's Requirement

≤ 600mm CTS^{AS 4654.2:2012, 2.8.3}
Seal to prevent water ingress^{Manufacturer's Requirement}

Floor finish

Fall to drainage
≥ 1 : 100^[1]
≥ 1 : 80 recommended^[2]
≥ P3 or R10 slip rating^[3]

Surface FINISHES

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, 2.15.2

NCC 2022 Vol 1, F1D5

NCC 2022 Vol 2, H2D8

NCC 2022 HP, 10.2.1

AS 4654.2:2012, 2.15.1

AS 4654.2:2012, 2.15.3

Building elements in Wet Areas to be Waterproof or Water Resistant to the NCC^{AS 4654.2:2012, 2.15.2AS 4654.2:2012, 2.15.2NCC 2022 Vol 1, F1D5}
Overlaying system not to harm & be suitable with the membrane^{NCC 2022 Vol 2, H2D8}
Membrane bonded to topping or bedding^{NCC 2022 HP, 10.2.1}
≥ 10mm movement joint width at ≤ 4.5m CTS
Structural topping^{AS 4654.2:2012, 2.15.1}
≥ 50mm thick with light mesh reinforcement
Install double slip sheet on top of membrane
Align movement joints in finishes over all building construction, control or movement joints^{AS 4654.2:2012, 2.15.3}

HB 198:2014, 5.1

Tools™ Best Practice

AS 4654.2:2012, 2.5.2

Fall to drainage
≥ 1 : 100^{HB 198:2014, 5.1}
≥ 1 : 80 recommended^{Tools™ Best Practice}
≥ P3 or R10 slip rating^{AS 4654.2:2012, 2.5.2}

Substrate

Smooth, clean, dry & dust free surface^[1]
Class 2 concrete finish preferred

Substrate PREPARATION

NCC 2022 V1

Substrate RULES

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, 2.5.1

NCC 2022 Vol 1, F1D5

NCC 2022 Vol 2, H2D8

NCC 2022 HP, 10.2.6

Building elements in Wet Areas to be Waterproof or Water Resistant to NCC^{AS 4654.2:2012, 2.5.1AS 4654.2:2012, 2.5.1NCC 2022 Vol 1, F1D5}
Compatible with the Waterproofing Membrane System^{NCC 2022 Vol 2, H2D8}
Prohibited^{NCC 2022 HP, 10.2.6}
Particleboard Sheeting
Tile & Slate Underlay

Liquid applied membrane PREPARATION

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 4654.2:2012, 2.5.3.1

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 NCC Specification^{AS 4654.2:2012, 2.5.3.1NCC 2022 Vol 1, F1D5NCC 2022 Vol 2, H2D8}
Smooth, clean, dry & dust free surface^{NCC 2022 HP, 10.2.1}
Fill voids
Grind smooth any protrusions
Free of formwork distortions
< 8.0% moisture level prior to application^{AS 4654.2:2012, 2.5.3.1}
Confirm Manufacturer's Recommendations

Partially bonded membrane PREPARATION

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 4654.2:2012, 2.5.3.2

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 NCC^{AS 4654.2:2012, 2.5.3.2AS 4654.2:2012, 2.5.3.2NCC 2022 Vol 1, F1D5}
Smooth, clean, dry & dust free surface^{NCC 2022 Vol 2, H2D8}
Fill voids
Grind smooth any protrusions
Free of formwork distortions
< 8.0% moisture level, or^{NCC 2022 HP, 10.2.1}
Vent to relieve vapour pressure

Unbonded membrane PREPARATION

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, 2.5.3.3

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 NCC^{AS 4654.2:2012, 2.5.3.3NCC 2022 Vol 1, F1D5NCC 2022 Vol 2, H2D8}
Smooth, clean, dry & dust free surface^{NCC 2022 HP, 10.2.1}
Fill voids
Grind smooth any protrusions
Free of formwork distortions

AS 4654.2:2012, 2.5.3

Smooth, clean, dry & dust free surface^{AS 4654.2:2012, 2.5.3}
Class 2 concrete finish preferred

Floor system

≥ 1 : 80 falls to drainage^[1]
Concrete required over habitable spaces

Roof Terrace or Podium DESIGN

NCC 2022 V1

Balcony DESIGN

NCC 2022 V1

Tools™ Best Practice

≥ 1 : 80 falls to drainage^{Tools™ Best Practice}
Concrete required over habitable spaces

Floor System

Membrane

≥ 1 : 100 fall to drainage^[1]
Structural Substrate or Screed to form the required Falls^[2]

Membrane AUDIT

NCC 2022 V1

All building classes

AS 4654.2 2012, 2.16

14 Sep 2012 to Current

Waterproof Membrane BEST PRACTICE

NCC 2022 V1

Membrane RULES

NCC 2022 V5

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

NCC 2022 Vol 1, F1D5

NCC 2022 Vol 2, H2D8

NCC 2022 HP, 10.2.1

AS 4654.2:2012, 2.3

AS 4654.2:2012, 2.5.3

AS 4654.2:2012, 2.7

AS 4654.2:2012, 2.6.2

Building elements in Wet Areas to be Waterproof or Water Resistant to the NCC^{AS 4654.2:2012, 2.5.2NCC 2022 Vol 1, F1D5NCC 2022 Vol 2, H2D8}
Falls^{NCC 2022 HP, 10.2.1}
≥ 1 : 100 fall in Membrane to Drainage Outlet
Structural Substrate or Screed to form the required Falls
Design & installation in accordance with AS 4654.1^{AS 4654.2:2012, 2.3}
Membrane movement Class I, II, or III
To suit intended service conditions
Substrate to be smooth, clean, dry & dust-free^{AS 4654.2:2012, 2.5.3}
Fillets & Bond Breakers installed on all corners^{AS 4654.2:2012, 2.7}
Lay & allow to cure as per Manufacturer's Recommendations^{AS 4654.2:2012, 2.6.2}