Wet Area Safety (Electrical) Building Codes & Rules

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AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (i)

r 600^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (i)}

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (b) (ii)

400^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (b) (ii)}

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (ii)

≥ 1.8m^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (ii)}

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (e) (i)

2.4m^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (e) (i)}

Zone 3

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (b) (iv)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (ii)

Bathtub ZONE 1

≤ 2.5m from FFL^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (b) (iv)}

If contains a shower ^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (ii)}

r 1.2m from Wall fixed Shower
≥ 1.8m fixed Screen can limit ZONE 1

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (i)

Shower ZONE 2

600mm from ZONE 1^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (i)}

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (e) (i)

Shower ZONE 3

2.4m from ZONE 2^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (e) (i)}

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (e) (ii)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (e) (iv)

Shower ZONE 3

2.5m from FFL^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (e) (ii)}
2.5m above ZONE 2^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (e) (iv)}

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (ii)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (iii) (A)

Shower ZONE 1

r 1.2m from Wall connection or Shower Rose^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (ii)}
r 600mm from Ceiling mount or Shower Rose^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (iii) (A)}

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (ii)

Shower ZONE 2

2.25m (H) from FFL^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (ii)}

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (e) (iv)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (e) (i)

Bathtub ZONE 3

≤ 2.5m from FFL^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (e) (iv)}
2.4m from ZONE 2^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (e) (i)}

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (ii)

2.25m^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (ii)}

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (i)

600^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (i)}

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (a)

Shower ZONE 0

Internal area of the Shower^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (a)}

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (ii)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (i)

Bathtub ZONE 2

2.25m from FFL^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (ii)}
600mm from ZONE 1^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (i)}

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 2.6.2.2.1 (e) (i)

Bathtub ZONE 3

2.4m from ZONE 2^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 2.6.2.2.1 (e) (i)}

≤ 40L

Zone 0

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (b) (i)

150^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (b) (i)}

Zone 2

Flexible Hose

Tapware

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (i)

Bathtub ZONE 2

0.6m external to ZONE 1^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (i)}

Must be above

shower head

Zone 2

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.4.7

300^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.4.7}

Zone 3

Zone 2

Zone 1

Zone 2

Ceiling

No restrictions if > 2.5m

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (iv)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (ii)

Shower ZONE 1

≤ 2.5m (H) from FFL^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (iv)}
≥ 1.8m fixed Screen can limit ZONE 1^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (ii)}

≥ 40L

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (a)

Bathtub ZONE 0

Internal area of the bathtub^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (a)}

Zone 2

Zone 0

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (c) (ii)

1m^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (c) (ii)}

Outdoor Safety (Electrical)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (iii) (A)

r 600^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (iii) (A)}

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (iv)

2.5m^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (iv)}

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (ii)

r 1.2m^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (ii)}

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (iii) (A)

600^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (iii) (A)}

Zone 2

Zone 1

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (b) (i)

150^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (b) (i)}

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (c) (i)

500^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (c) (i)}

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (b) (i)

150^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (b) (i)}

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (b) (i)

150^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (b) (i)}

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (b) (ii)

400^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (b) (ii)}

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (b) (i)

150^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (b) (i)}

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (b) (i)

150^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (b) (i)}

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (c) (ii)

1m^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (c) (ii)}

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (c) (ii)

1m^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (c) (ii)}

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (c) (ii)

1m^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (c) (ii)}

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (c) (i)

500^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (c) (i)}

Zone 0

Zone 2

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (ii)

2.25m^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (ii)}

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (i)

600^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (i)}

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (iii) (A)

600^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (iii) (A)}

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (c) (i)

500^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (c) (i)}

Zone 2

Shower Zone 3

< 300mm Socket Outlets & Switches from FFL are prohibited^[1]

Zone 3 Electrical RULES

NCC 2022 V1

All Building Classes

NCC 2022 S1, S13, C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4

[2019 Sch 5, Spec C3.15, C2.3, C3.15, J0.1, 3.12]

May 2023

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (e) (i)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 2.6.2.2.1 (e) (ii)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 2.6.2.2.1 (e) (iv)

Building elements requiring energy use to be protected, secure, & energy efficient to NCC Specifications 1 & 13, Parts C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4, & AS/NZS 3000
Bath & Shower Limits
2.4m from ZONE 2 of Shower or Bath^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (e) (i)}
2.5m from FFL^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 2.6.2.2.1 (e) (ii)}
Areas on top of ZONE 2 until 2.5m from FFL^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 2.6.2.2.1 (e) (iv)}

Shower ZONE 3

NCC 2022 V1

All Building Classes

NCC 2022 S1, S13, C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4

[2019 Sch 5, Spec C3.15, C2.3, C3.15, J0.1, 3.12]

May 2023

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (e) (i)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (e) (ii)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (e) (iv)

Building elements requiring energy use to be protected, secure, & energy efficient to NCC Specifications 1 & 13, Parts C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4, & AS/NZS 3000
Defines the vertical projection above ZONE 2^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (e) (i)}
2.4m from ZONE 2^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (e) (i)} &
2.5m from FFL^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (e) (ii)}
2.5m above ZONE 2^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (e) (iv)}

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.4.7

< 300mm Socket Outlets & Switches from FFL are prohibited^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.4.7}

Fixed

Tapware

Socket Outlets

< 300mm from FFL is prohibited^[1]

Zone 3 Electrical RULES

NCC 2022 V1

All Building Classes

NCC 2022 S1, S13, C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4

[2019 Sch 5, Spec C3.15, C2.3, C3.15, J0.1, 3.12]

May 2023

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (e) (i)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 2.6.2.2.1 (e) (ii)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 2.6.2.2.1 (e) (iv)

Building elements requiring energy use to be protected, secure, & energy efficient to NCC Specifications 1 & 13, Parts C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4, & AS/NZS 3000
Bath & Shower Limits
2.4m from ZONE 2 of Shower or Bath^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (e) (i)}
2.5m from FFL^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 2.6.2.2.1 (e) (ii)}
Areas on top of ZONE 2 until 2.5m from FFL^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 2.6.2.2.1 (e) (iv)}

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.4.7

< 300mm from FFL is prohibited^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.4.7}

Designer & Construction Set Out

Socket Outlets

< 300mm from FFL are prohibited^[1]

Zone 3 Electrical RULES

NCC 2022 V1

All Building Classes

NCC 2022 S1, S13, C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4

[2019 Sch 5, Spec C3.15, C2.3, C3.15, J0.1, 3.12]

May 2023

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (e) (i)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 2.6.2.2.1 (e) (ii)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 2.6.2.2.1 (e) (iv)

Building elements requiring energy use to be protected, secure, & energy efficient to NCC Specifications 1 & 13, Parts C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4, & AS/NZS 3000
Bath & Shower Limits
2.4m from ZONE 2 of Shower or Bath^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (e) (i)}
2.5m from FFL^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 2.6.2.2.1 (e) (ii)}
Areas on top of ZONE 2 until 2.5m from FFL^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 2.6.2.2.1 (e) (iv)}

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.4.7

< 300mm from FFL are prohibited^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.4.7}

Washbasin Zone 2

Socket outlets AS/NZS 3194 compliant^[1]
IPX4 Switches, Luminaires & Exhaust Fans^[2]

Washbasin ZONE 2

NCC 2022 V1

All Building Classes

NCC 2022 S1, S13, C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4

[2019 Sch 5, Spec C3.15, C2.3, C3.15, J0.1, 3.12]

May 2023

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (c) (i)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (c) (ii)

Building elements requiring energy use to be protected, secure, & energy efficient to NCC Specifications 1 & 13, Parts C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4, & AS/NZS 3000
≥ 40L capacity & Flexible Hose
500mm from internal rim vertically^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (c) (i)} &
1m above container to FFL^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (c) (ii)}

Zone 2 Electrical RULES

NCC 2022 V1

All Building Classes

NCC 2022 S1, S13, C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4

[2019 Sch 5, Spec C3.15, C2.3, C3.15, J0.1, 3.12]

May 2023

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (i)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (ii)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (b) (i)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (b) (ii)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (c) (i)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (c) (ii)

Building elements requiring energy use to be protected, secure, & energy efficient to NCC Specifications 1 & 13, Parts C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4, & AS/NZS 3000
Bath & Shower Limits
600mm beyond ZONE 1^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (i)}
2.25m from FFL^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (ii)}
Water Containers (Fixed)
≤ 40L Capacity Limits
150mm from internal rim vertically^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (b) (i)}
400mm above container to FFL^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (b) (ii)}
≥ 40L Capacity Limits
500mm from internal rim vertically^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (c) (i)}
1m above container to FFL^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (c) (ii)}

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.4.7

Socket outlets AS/NZS 3194 compliant^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.4.7}
IPX4 Switches, Luminaires & Exhaust Fans^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.4.7}

Bathtub Zone 3

< 300mm Socket Outlets & Switches from FFL are prohibited^[1]

Bathtub ZONE 3

NCC 2022 V2

All Building Classes

NCC 2022 S1, S13, C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4

[2019 Sch 5, Spec C3.15, C2.3, C3.15, J0.1, 3.12]

May 2023

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (e) (i)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (e) (ii)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (e) (iv)

Building elements requiring energy use to be protected, secure, & energy efficient to NCC Specifications 1 & 13, Parts C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4, & AS/NZS 3000
Defines the vertical projection above ZONE 2^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (e) (i)}
2.4m from ZONE 2^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (e) (i)} &
2.5m from FFL^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (e) (ii)}
2.5m above ZONE 2^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (e) (iv)}

Zone 3 Electrical RULES

NCC 2022 V1

All Building Classes

NCC 2022 S1, S13, C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4

[2019 Sch 5, Spec C3.15, C2.3, C3.15, J0.1, 3.12]

May 2023

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (e) (i)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 2.6.2.2.1 (e) (ii)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 2.6.2.2.1 (e) (iv)

Building elements requiring energy use to be protected, secure, & energy efficient to NCC Specifications 1 & 13, Parts C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4, & AS/NZS 3000
Bath & Shower Limits
2.4m from ZONE 2 of Shower or Bath^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (e) (i)}
2.5m from FFL^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 2.6.2.2.1 (e) (ii)}
Areas on top of ZONE 2 until 2.5m from FFL^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 2.6.2.2.1 (e) (iv)}

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.4.7

< 300mm Socket Outlets & Switches from FFL are prohibited^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.4.7}

Shower Zone 1

Socket outlets are prohibited^[1]
IPX4 for Switches, Luminaires & Exhaust Fans^[2]

Shower ZONE 1

NCC 2022 V1

All Building Classes

NCC 2022 S13, C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4

[2019 Sch 5, C2.13, C3.15, J0.1, 3.12]

May 2023

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (i)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (ii)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (iii) (A)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (iv)

Building elements requiring energy use, to be secure & energy efficient to NCC Specifications 13, Parts C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4, & AS/NZS 3000
Defines the vertical projection above ZONE 0^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (i)}
r 1.2m from a Wall fixed Shower^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (ii)}
1.8m (H) barrier^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (ii)} limits this zone with
Screen or nib Wall
Shower Curtain
r 600mm from a Ceiling mounted Shower Head^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (iii) (A)}
2.5m from FFL^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (iv)}

ZONE 1 Electrical RULES

NCC 2022 V2

All Building Classes

NCC 2022 S1, S13, C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4

[2019 Sch 5, Spec C3.15, C2.3, C3.15, J0.1, 3.12]

May 2023

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (b) (iv)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (iv)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (b) (iii)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (ii)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (iii) (A)

Building elements requiring energy use to be protected, secure, & energy efficient to NCC Specifications 1 & 13, Parts C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4, & AS/NZS 3000
Bath & Shower Limits
≤ 2.5m (H) from FFL^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (b) (iv)AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (iv)}
≥ 1.8m fixed Screen can limit ZONE 1^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (b) (iii)AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (ii)}
r 1.2m from Wall connection^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (ii)}
r 600mm from Ceiling mount^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (iii) (A)}

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.4.7

Socket outlets are prohibited^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.4.7}
IPX4 for Switches, Luminaires & Exhaust Fans^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.4.7}

Shower Zone 0

Socket & switches outlets not permitted^[1]
IPX7 for Luminaires & Exhaust Fans^[2]

Shower ZONE 0

NCC 2022 V1

All Building Classes

NCC 2022 S1, S13, C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4

[2019 Sch 5, Spec C3.15, C2.3, C3.15, J0.1, 3.12]

May 2023

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (a)

Building elements requiring energy use to be protected, secure, & energy efficient to NCC Specifications 1 & 13, Parts C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4, & AS/NZS 3000
Defines the interior area of the Shower or recess^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (a)}

Zone 0 Electrical RULES

NCC 2022 V1

All Building Classes

NCC 2022 S1, S13, C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4

[2019 Sch 5, Spec C3.15, C2.3, C3.15, J0.1, 3.12]

May 2023

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (a)

Building elements requiring energy use to be protected, secure, & energy efficient to NCC Specifications 1 & 13, Parts C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4, & AS/NZS 3000
Bath & Shower Limits
ZONE 0 Defines Shower base or inside of a Bath^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (a)}

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.4.7

Socket & switches outlets not permitted^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.4.7}
IPX7 for Luminaires & Exhaust Fans^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.4.7}

Bathtub Zone 1

Socket outlets are prohibited^[1]
IPX4 for Switches, Luminaires & Exhaust Fans^[2]

Bathtub ZONE 1

NCC 2022 V1

All Building Classes

NCC 2022 S1, S13, C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4

[2019 Sch 5, Spec C3.15, C2.3, C3.15, J0.1, 3.12]

May 2023

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (b) (i)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (b) (iv)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (b) (iii)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (b) (vi)

Building elements requiring energy use to be protected, secure, & energy efficient to NCC Specifications 1 & 13, Parts C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4, & AS/NZS 3000
Defines the vertical projection above ZONE 0^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (b) (i)}
2.5m from FFL^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (b) (iv)} &
If contains a Shower
r 1.2m from Wall fixed Shower^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (b) (iii)}
1.8m (H) barrier limits this zone with^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (b) (vi)}
Screen or nib Wall
Shower Curtain

ZONE 1 Electrical RULES

NCC 2022 V2

All Building Classes

NCC 2022 S1, S13, C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4

[2019 Sch 5, Spec C3.15, C2.3, C3.15, J0.1, 3.12]

May 2023

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (b) (iv)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (iv)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (b) (iii)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (ii)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (iii) (A)

Building elements requiring energy use to be protected, secure, & energy efficient to NCC Specifications 1 & 13, Parts C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4, & AS/NZS 3000
Bath & Shower Limits
≤ 2.5m (H) from FFL^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (b) (iv)AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (iv)}
≥ 1.8m fixed Screen can limit ZONE 1^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (b) (iii)AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (ii)}
r 1.2m from Wall connection^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (ii)}
r 600mm from Ceiling mount^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (iii) (A)}

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.4.7

Socket outlets are prohibited^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.4.7}
IPX4 for Switches, Luminaires & Exhaust Fans^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.4.7}

Bathtub Zone 2

Socket outlet AS/NZS 3194 compliant^[1]
IPX4 for Switches, Luminaires & Exhaust Fans^[2]

Zone 2 Electrical RULES

NCC 2022 V1

All Building Classes

NCC 2022 S1, S13, C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4

[2019 Sch 5, Spec C3.15, C2.3, C3.15, J0.1, 3.12]

May 2023

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (i)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (ii)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (b) (i)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (b) (ii)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (c) (i)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (c) (ii)

Building elements requiring energy use to be protected, secure, & energy efficient to NCC Specifications 1 & 13, Parts C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4, & AS/NZS 3000
Bath & Shower Limits
600mm beyond ZONE 1^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (i)}
2.25m from FFL^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (ii)}
Water Containers (Fixed)
≤ 40L Capacity Limits
150mm from internal rim vertically^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (b) (i)}
400mm above container to FFL^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (b) (ii)}
≥ 40L Capacity Limits
500mm from internal rim vertically^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (c) (i)}
1m above container to FFL^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (c) (ii)}

Bathtub ZONE 2

NCC 2022 V1

All Building Classes

NCC 2022 S1, S13, C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4

[2019 Sch 5, Spec C3.15, C2.3, C3.15, J0.1, 3.12]

May 2023

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 2.6.2.2.1 (d) (i)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (i)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (ii)

Building elements requiring energy use to be protected, secure, & energy efficient to NCC Specifications 1 & 13, Parts C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4, & AS/NZS 3000
Defines the vertical projection above ZONE 1^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 2.6.2.2.1 (d) (i)} &
600mm Parallel plane external to ZONE 1^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (i)}
2.25m from FFL^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (ii)}

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.4.7

Socket outlet AS/NZS 3194 compliant^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.4.7}
IPX4 for Switches, Luminaires & Exhaust Fans^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.4.7}

Socket Outlets

< 300mm from FFL is prohibited^[1]

Zone 3 Electrical RULES

NCC 2022 V1

All Building Classes

NCC 2022 S1, S13, C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4

[2019 Sch 5, Spec C3.15, C2.3, C3.15, J0.1, 3.12]

May 2023

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (e) (i)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 2.6.2.2.1 (e) (ii)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 2.6.2.2.1 (e) (iv)

Building elements requiring energy use to be protected, secure, & energy efficient to NCC Specifications 1 & 13, Parts C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4, & AS/NZS 3000
Bath & Shower Limits
2.4m from ZONE 2 of Shower or Bath^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (e) (i)}
2.5m from FFL^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 2.6.2.2.1 (e) (ii)}
Areas on top of ZONE 2 until 2.5m from FFL^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 2.6.2.2.1 (e) (iv)}

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.4.7

< 300mm from FFL is prohibited^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.4.7}

Bathtub Zone 3

< 300mm Socket Outlets & Switches from FFL are prohibited^[1]

Bathtub ZONE 3

NCC 2022 V2

All Building Classes

NCC 2022 S1, S13, C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4

[2019 Sch 5, Spec C3.15, C2.3, C3.15, J0.1, 3.12]

May 2023

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (e) (i)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (e) (ii)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (e) (iv)

Building elements requiring energy use to be protected, secure, & energy efficient to NCC Specifications 1 & 13, Parts C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4, & AS/NZS 3000
Defines the vertical projection above ZONE 2^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (e) (i)}
2.4m from ZONE 2^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (e) (i)} &
2.5m from FFL^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (e) (ii)}
2.5m above ZONE 2^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (e) (iv)}

Zone 3 Electrical RULES

NCC 2022 V1

All Building Classes

NCC 2022 S1, S13, C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4

[2019 Sch 5, Spec C3.15, C2.3, C3.15, J0.1, 3.12]

May 2023

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (e) (i)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 2.6.2.2.1 (e) (ii)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 2.6.2.2.1 (e) (iv)

Building elements requiring energy use to be protected, secure, & energy efficient to NCC Specifications 1 & 13, Parts C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4, & AS/NZS 3000
Bath & Shower Limits
2.4m from ZONE 2 of Shower or Bath^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (e) (i)}
2.5m from FFL^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 2.6.2.2.1 (e) (ii)}
Areas on top of ZONE 2 until 2.5m from FFL^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 2.6.2.2.1 (e) (iv)}

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.4.7

< 300mm Socket Outlets & Switches from FFL are prohibited^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.4.7}

Washbasin Zone 2

Socket outlets AS/NZS 3194 compliant^[1]
IPX4 Switches, Luminaires & Exhaust Fans^[2]

Zone 2 Electrical RULES

NCC 2022 V1

All Building Classes

NCC 2022 S1, S13, C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4

[2019 Sch 5, Spec C3.15, C2.3, C3.15, J0.1, 3.12]

May 2023

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (i)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (ii)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (b) (i)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (b) (ii)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (c) (i)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (c) (ii)

Building elements requiring energy use to be protected, secure, & energy efficient to NCC Specifications 1 & 13, Parts C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4, & AS/NZS 3000
Bath & Shower Limits
600mm beyond ZONE 1^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (i)}
2.25m from FFL^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (ii)}
Water Containers (Fixed)
≤ 40L Capacity Limits
150mm from internal rim vertically^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (b) (i)}
400mm above container to FFL^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (b) (ii)}
≥ 40L Capacity Limits
500mm from internal rim vertically^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (c) (i)}
1m above container to FFL^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (c) (ii)}

Washbasin ZONE 2

NCC 2022 V2

All Building Classes

NCC 2022 S1, S13, C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4

[2019 Sch 5, Spec C3.15, C2.3, C3.15, J0.1, 3.12]

May 2023

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (b) (i)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (b) (ii)

Building elements requiring energy use to be protected, secure, & energy efficient to NCC Specifications 1 & 13, Parts C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4, & AS/NZS 3000
≤ 40L capacity & fixed Tapware
0.15m vertical distance from Sink rim^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (b) (i)}
0.4m horizontal distance above Sink^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (b) (ii)}

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.4.7

Socket outlets AS/NZS 3194 compliant^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.4.7}
IPX4 Switches, Luminaires & Exhaust Fans^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.4.7}

Shower Zone 1

Socket Outlets are prohibited^[1]
IPX4 Switches, Luminaires & Exhaust Fans^[2]

Shower ZONE 1

NCC 2022 V1

All Building Classes

NCC 2022 S13, C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4

[2019 Sch 5, C2.13, C3.15, J0.1, 3.12]

May 2023

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (i)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (ii)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (iii) (A)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (iv)

Building elements requiring energy use, to be secure & energy efficient to NCC Specifications 13, Parts C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4, & AS/NZS 3000
Defines the vertical projection above ZONE 0^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (i)}
r 1.2m from a Wall fixed Shower^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (ii)}
1.8m (H) barrier^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (ii)} limits this zone with
Screen or nib Wall
Shower Curtain
r 600mm from a Ceiling mounted Shower Head^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (iii) (A)}
2.5m from FFL^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (iv)}

ZONE 1 Electrical RULES

NCC 2022 V2

All Building Classes

NCC 2022 S1, S13, C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4

[2019 Sch 5, Spec C3.15, C2.3, C3.15, J0.1, 3.12]

May 2023

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (b) (iv)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (iv)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (b) (iii)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (ii)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (iii) (A)

Building elements requiring energy use to be protected, secure, & energy efficient to NCC Specifications 1 & 13, Parts C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4, & AS/NZS 3000
Bath & Shower Limits
≤ 2.5m (H) from FFL^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (b) (iv)AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (iv)}
≥ 1.8m fixed Screen can limit ZONE 1^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (b) (iii)AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (ii)}
r 1.2m from Wall connection^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (ii)}
r 600mm from Ceiling mount^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (c) (iii) (A)}

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.4.7

Socket Outlets are prohibited^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.4.7}
IPX4 Switches, Luminaires & Exhaust Fans^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.4.7}

Bathtub Zone 0

Socket & Switches outlets are prohibited^[1]
IPX7 for Luminaires & Exhaust Fans^[2]

Zone 0 Electrical RULES

NCC 2022 V1

All Building Classes

NCC 2022 S1, S13, C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4

[2019 Sch 5, Spec C3.15, C2.3, C3.15, J0.1, 3.12]

May 2023

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (a)

Building elements requiring energy use to be protected, secure, & energy efficient to NCC Specifications 1 & 13, Parts C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4, & AS/NZS 3000
Bath & Shower Limits
ZONE 0 Defines Shower base or inside of a Bath^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (a)}

Bathtub ZONE 0

NCC 2022 V1

All Building Classes

NCC 2022 S1, S13, C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4

[2019 Sch 5, Spec C3.15, C2.3, C3.15, J0.1, 3.12]

May 2023

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (a)

Building elements requiring energy use to be protected, secure, & energy efficient to NCC Specifications 1 & 13, Parts C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4, & AS/NZS 3000
Defines the internal area of the bathtub^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (a)}

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.4.7

Socket & Switches outlets are prohibited^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.4.7}
IPX7 for Luminaires & Exhaust Fans^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.4.7}

Washbasin Zone 0

Socket outlets & Switches are prohibited^[1]
IPX7 for Luminaires & Exhaust Fans^[2]

Zone 0 Electrical RULES

NCC 2022 V1

All Building Classes

NCC 2022 S1, S13, C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4

[2019 Sch 5, Spec C3.15, C2.3, C3.15, J0.1, 3.12]

May 2023

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (a)

Building elements requiring energy use to be protected, secure, & energy efficient to NCC Specifications 1 & 13, Parts C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4, & AS/NZS 3000
Bath & Shower Limits
ZONE 0 Defines Shower base or inside of a Bath^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (a)}

Washbasin ZONE 0

NCC 2022 V1

All Building Classes

NCC 2022 S1, S13, C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4

[2019 Sch 5, Spec C3.15, C2.3, C3.15, J0.1, 3.12]

May 2023

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (a)

Building elements requiring energy use to be protected, secure, & energy efficient to NCC Specifications 1 & 13, Parts C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4, & AS/NZS 3000
Defines the internal area of the sink^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (a)}

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.4.7

Socket outlets & Switches are prohibited^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.4.7}
IPX7 for Luminaires & Exhaust Fans^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.4.7}

Bathtub Zone 2

Socket outlet AS/NZS 3194 compliant^[1][2]
IPX4 for Switches, Luminaires & Exhaust Fans^[3]

Zone 2 Electrical RULES

NCC 2022 V1

All Building Classes

NCC 2022 S1, S13, C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4

[2019 Sch 5, Spec C3.15, C2.3, C3.15, J0.1, 3.12]

May 2023

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (i)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (ii)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (b) (i)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (b) (ii)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (c) (i)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (c) (ii)

Building elements requiring energy use to be protected, secure, & energy efficient to NCC Specifications 1 & 13, Parts C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4, & AS/NZS 3000
Bath & Shower Limits
600mm beyond ZONE 1^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (i)}
2.25m from FFL^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (ii)}
Water Containers (Fixed)
≤ 40L Capacity Limits
150mm from internal rim vertically^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (b) (i)}
400mm above container to FFL^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (b) (ii)}
≥ 40L Capacity Limits
500mm from internal rim vertically^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (c) (i)}
1m above container to FFL^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (c) (ii)}

Bathtub ZONE 2

NCC 2022 V1

All Building Classes

NCC 2022 S1, S13, C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4

[2019 Sch 5, Spec C3.15, C2.3, C3.15, J0.1, 3.12]

May 2023

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 2.6.2.2.1 (d) (i)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (i)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (ii)

Building elements requiring energy use to be protected, secure, & energy efficient to NCC Specifications 1 & 13, Parts C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4, & AS/NZS 3000
Defines the vertical projection above ZONE 1^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 2.6.2.2.1 (d) (i)} &
600mm Parallel plane external to ZONE 1^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (i)}
2.25m from FFL^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (ii)}

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.4.7

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 4.4.1.1.2 (a)

Socket outlet AS/NZS 3194 compliant^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.4.7AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.4.7}
IPX4 for Switches, Luminaires & Exhaust Fans^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 4.4.1.1.2 (a)}

Basin Zone 2

Shaver outlets AS/NZS 3194 compliant^[1][2]
IPX4 Switches & Luminaires^[3]

Zone 2 Electrical RULES

NCC 2022 V1

All Building Classes

NCC 2022 S1, S13, C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4

[2019 Sch 5, Spec C3.15, C2.3, C3.15, J0.1, 3.12]

May 2023

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (i)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (ii)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (b) (i)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (b) (ii)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (c) (i)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (c) (ii)

Building elements requiring energy use to be protected, secure, & energy efficient to NCC Specifications 1 & 13, Parts C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4, & AS/NZS 3000
Bath & Shower Limits
600mm beyond ZONE 1^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (i)}
2.25m from FFL^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (ii)}
Water Containers (Fixed)
≤ 40L Capacity Limits
150mm from internal rim vertically^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (b) (i)}
400mm above container to FFL^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (b) (ii)}
≥ 40L Capacity Limits
500mm from internal rim vertically^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (c) (i)}
1m above container to FFL^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (c) (ii)}

Shower ZONE 2

NCC 2022 V1

All Building Classes

NCC 2022 S1, S13, C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4

[2019 Sch 5, Spec C3.15, C2.3, C3.15, J0.1, 3.12]

May 2023

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (i)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 2.6.2.2.1 (d) (ii)

Building elements requiring energy use to be protected, secure, & energy efficient to NCC Specifications 1 & 13, Parts C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4, & AS/NZS 3000
Defines the vertical projection above ZONE 1^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (i)} &
600mm Parallel plane external to ZONE 1^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (i)}
2.25m from FFL^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 2.6.2.2.1 (d) (ii)}

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.4.7

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 4.4.1.1.2 (a)

Shaver outlets AS/NZS 3194 compliant^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.4.7AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.4.7}
IPX4 Switches & Luminaires^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 4.4.1.1.2 (a)}

Shower Zone 2

IPX4 Switches, Luminaires & Exhaust Fans^[1]

Zone 2 Electrical RULES

NCC 2022 V1

All Building Classes

NCC 2022 S1, S13, C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4

[2019 Sch 5, Spec C3.15, C2.3, C3.15, J0.1, 3.12]

May 2023

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (i)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (ii)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (b) (i)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (b) (ii)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (c) (i)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (c) (ii)

Building elements requiring energy use to be protected, secure, & energy efficient to NCC Specifications 1 & 13, Parts C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4, & AS/NZS 3000
Bath & Shower Limits
600mm beyond ZONE 1^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (i)}
2.25m from FFL^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (ii)}
Water Containers (Fixed)
≤ 40L Capacity Limits
150mm from internal rim vertically^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (b) (i)}
400mm above container to FFL^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (b) (ii)}
≥ 40L Capacity Limits
500mm from internal rim vertically^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (c) (i)}
1m above container to FFL^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (c) (ii)}

Shower ZONE 2

NCC 2022 V1

All Building Classes

NCC 2022 S1, S13, C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4

[2019 Sch 5, Spec C3.15, C2.3, C3.15, J0.1, 3.12]

May 2023

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (i)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 2.6.2.2.1 (d) (ii)

Building elements requiring energy use to be protected, secure, & energy efficient to NCC Specifications 1 & 13, Parts C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4, & AS/NZS 3000
Defines the vertical projection above ZONE 1^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (i)} &
600mm Parallel plane external to ZONE 1^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (i)}
2.25m from FFL^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 2.6.2.2.1 (d) (ii)}

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.4.7

IPX4 Switches, Luminaires & Exhaust Fans^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.4.7}

Washbasin Zone 0

Socket outlets & Switches are prohibited^[1]
IPX7 for Luminaires & Exhaust Fans^[2]

Zone 0 Electrical RULES

NCC 2022 V1

All Building Classes

NCC 2022 S1, S13, C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4

[2019 Sch 5, Spec C3.15, C2.3, C3.15, J0.1, 3.12]

May 2023

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (a)

Building elements requiring energy use to be protected, secure, & energy efficient to NCC Specifications 1 & 13, Parts C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4, & AS/NZS 3000
Bath & Shower Limits
ZONE 0 Defines Shower base or inside of a Bath^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (a)}

Washbasin ZONE 0

NCC 2022 V1

All Building Classes

NCC 2022 S1, S13, C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4

[2019 Sch 5, Spec C3.15, C2.3, C3.15, J0.1, 3.12]

May 2023

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (a)

Building elements requiring energy use to be protected, secure, & energy efficient to NCC Specifications 1 & 13, Parts C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4, & AS/NZS 3000
Defines the internal area of the sink^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (a)}

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.4.7

Socket outlets & Switches are prohibited^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.4.7}
IPX7 for Luminaires & Exhaust Fans^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.4.7}

Shower Zone 2

Socket outlets AS/NZS 3194 compliant^[1][2]
IPX4 Switches, Luminaires & Exhaust Fans^[3]

Zone 2 Electrical RULES

NCC 2022 V1

All Building Classes

NCC 2022 S1, S13, C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4

[2019 Sch 5, Spec C3.15, C2.3, C3.15, J0.1, 3.12]

May 2023

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (i)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (ii)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (b) (i)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (b) (ii)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (c) (i)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (c) (ii)

Building elements requiring energy use to be protected, secure, & energy efficient to NCC Specifications 1 & 13, Parts C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4, & AS/NZS 3000
Bath & Shower Limits
600mm beyond ZONE 1^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (i)}
2.25m from FFL^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (ii)}
Water Containers (Fixed)
≤ 40L Capacity Limits
150mm from internal rim vertically^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (b) (i)}
400mm above container to FFL^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (b) (ii)}
≥ 40L Capacity Limits
500mm from internal rim vertically^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (c) (i)}
1m above container to FFL^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.2 (c) (ii)}

Shower ZONE 2

NCC 2022 V1

All Building Classes

NCC 2022 S1, S13, C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4

[2019 Sch 5, Spec C3.15, C2.3, C3.15, J0.1, 3.12]

May 2023

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (i)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 2.6.2.2.1 (d) (ii)

Building elements requiring energy use to be protected, secure, & energy efficient to NCC Specifications 1 & 13, Parts C3D14, C4D15, J2D2, 13.4, & AS/NZS 3000
Defines the vertical projection above ZONE 1^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (i)} &
600mm Parallel plane external to ZONE 1^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.2.1 (d) (i)}
2.25m from FFL^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 2.6.2.2.1 (d) (ii)}

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.4.7

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 4.4.1.1.2 (a)

AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.4.7

Socket outlets AS/NZS 3194 compliant^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.4.7AS/NZS 3000:2018, 4.4.1.1.2 (a)}
IPX4 Switches, Luminaires & Exhaust Fans^{AS/NZS 3000:2018, 6.2.4.7}