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Wet Areas

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

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Wet Areas

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  1. Wet Areas

  2. 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 Water Resistant – means the property of a system or material that restricts moisture movement and will not degrade under conditions of moisture. WaterproofSystem – Combination of elements that are required to achieve a waterproof barrier, may include membrane, substrate, bond breakers, sealants etc

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. BCA Requirements High Risk Area

  6. BCA Requirements High Risk Area

  7. 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

  8. BCA Requirements Medium Risk Area

  9. BCA Requirements Medium Risk Area

  10. AS 3740 – Low Risk • Risk of accidental spillage is low requirement to stop water traversing to adjoining rooms

  11. BCA Requirements Low Risk

  12. High Risk Area

  13. High Risk Area

  14. Preformed Shower Bases

  15. Preformed Shower Bases • Must be fully supported • Recessed Into Walls

  16. Preformed Shower Bases

  17. Bath Installation

  18. Bath Installation

  19. Definition • Hob – Upstand at the perimeter to a shower area

  20. Hob Requirements BCA

  21. Hob Construction Detail (Internal)

  22. Hob Construction Detail (External)

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