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AS 3740:2021 - Waterproofing Standard PDF

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The latest, up-to-date edition.

Waterproofing of domestic wet areas

AS 3740:2021 sets out requirements for how buildings should be waterproofed. The Standard focuses on wet areas: spaces exposed to higher moisture levels, such as bathrooms and kitchens. AS 3740:2021 provides guidelines for builders, contractors, designers, plumbers, and inspectors on the correct materials to use and best practices to implement for waterproofing.

The Standard applies to waterproofing in domestic wet areas for a range of buildings covered in the National Construction Code (NCC) in Australia. These include but are not limited to those in Class 1, Class 2, and Class 4.

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Hardcopy , PDF 1 User , PDF 3 Users , PDF 5 Users , PDF 9 Users

Language(s)

English

Published date

23-07-2021

£96.89
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Sets out minimum requirements for the materials, design and installation of waterproofing for domestic wet areas in Class 1, Class 2 and Class 4 buildings as defined in the NCC. It also applies to wet areas within Class 3 to 9 buildings as if it were a Class 2 or 4 part of a building. KEYWORDS: waterproofing, wet areas

Committee
BD-038
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
978 1 76113 435 7
Pages
67
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Current
Supersedes

Water damage is a major risk to buildings. Purchasing the AS 3740:2021 Standard will give you the resources and guidance to design and protect buildings against water intrusion. The Standard ensures wet areas won’t succumb to leaks, molds, and structural damage, and that buildings are always safe and durable.

The AS 3740:2021 Standard also promotes:



  • Compliance with building codes: The Standard will ensure your construction projects meet local building codes and regulations, which reduces the risk of legal and financial issues

  • Better durability: The Standard improves structural integrity and ensures flooring, walls, and ceilings are less likely to be exposed to water damage, which increases the longevity of buildings

  • Health protection: The Standard provides guidelines to prevent mold from growing; improving living conditions for occupants and safeguarding them against health problems

  • Enhanced property value: The Standard improves the quality of important living spaces, making them more appealing and potentially increasing property value

Originated as AS 3740-1989.
Previous edition AS 3740-2010.
Fifth edition AS 3740:2021.

Frequently Asked Questions

AS 3740:2021 sets requirements for materials, design and installation of waterproofing in domestic wet areas. In practice it is applied by designers, waterproofers, tilers, builders and certifiers working on bathrooms and other domestic wet areas.

AS 3740:2021 is Standards Australia's standard for waterproofing of domestic wet areas, while AS 4654.2 covers external above-ground waterproofing (Australia). AS 3740:2021 sets requirements for materials, design and installation of waterproofing in domestic wet areas. AS 4654.2 covers materials, design and installation of waterproofing membranes for external above-ground building applications.

AS 3740:2021 is listed in this catalog as an Australian standard published by Standards Australia, with its region recorded as Australia only. The catalog does not record a New Zealand adoption of this document.

AS 3740:2021 is used by designers, waterproofers, tilers, builders and certifiers working on bathrooms and other domestic wet areas. It is an Australian standard published by Standards Australia.

AS 3740:2021 sets requirements for materials, design and installation of waterproofing in domestic wet areas. It is an Australian standard published by Standards Australia.
£96.89
Excluding VAT