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Wet Areas. Definitions BCA Part 3.8.1. Wet Area – an are within a building, supplied with water from a water supply Includes bathrooms, showers, laundries and sanitary compartments. Does Not Include Kitchens, bar area, kitchenettes or domestic food preparation areas - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Wet Areas
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Definitions BCA Part 3.8.1Wet Area – an are within a building, supplied with water from a water supply
Includes bathrooms, showers, laundries and sanitary compartments.Does Not Include Kitchens, bar area, kitchenettes or domestic food
preparation areas
Water Resistant – means the property of a system or material that restricts moisture movement and will not degrade under conditions of moisture.
Waterproof System – Combination of elements that are required to achieve a waterproof barrier, may include membrane, substrate, bond breakers, sealants etc
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Risk Potential For Wet AreasAS 3740
• High Risk – Shower Recesses
• Medium Risk – Rest of Bathroom & Laundry
• Low Risk – WC Room & immediate area around a kitchen sink, bar or similar
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AS 3740 – High Risk
• Means high probability of damage to structure if water within high risk area is not contained and discharged to drainage outlet.
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BCA Requirements High Risk Area
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BCA Requirements High Risk Area
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AS 3740 – Medium Risk
• Accidental spillage must be contained to with in the room.
• It is imperative that water not be allowed to pass into concealed spaces or to adjoining rooms
• Drainage not neccessary
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BCA Requirements Medium Risk Area
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BCA Requirements Medium Risk Area
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AS 3740 – Low Risk
• Risk of accidental spillage is low requirement to stop water traversing to adjoining rooms
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BCA Requirements Low Risk
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High Risk Area
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High Risk Area
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Preformed Shower Bases
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Preformed Shower Bases• Must be fully supported• Recessed Into Walls
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Preformed Shower Bases
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Bath Installation
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Bath Installation
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Definition
• Hob – Upstand at the perimeter to a shower area
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Hob Requirements BCA
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Hob Construction Detail (Internal)
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Hob Construction Detail (External)