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AS/NZS 4200.1:1994

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Pliable building membranes and underlays Materials

Available format(s)

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

Published date

18-07-1994

Superseded date

29-05-2024

Superseded by

AS 4200.1:2017

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Summarise this standard

Specifies the requirements for materials suitable for use as a pliable building membrane (also known as underlay) when it is intended to act as a sarking membrane or thermal insulation, or a vapour barrier in a domestic, commercial or industrial building. It does not specify the thermal insulation requirements, nor does it include materials for use in air handling ducts.

Committee
BD-048
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
0 7262 9011 4
Pages
10
ProductNote
See also AS 1736-1975 and AS 1903-1976
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes
UnderRevision

This Standard sets out the requirements for materials suitable for use as a pliable building membrane (also known as underlay) in any of the following circumstances:(a) When it is intended to act as a sarking membrane or thermal insulation or a vapour barrier when installed in a building structure.(b) When installed either independently, or as a facing to other materials such as insulation materials.(c) When installed in domestic, commercial or industrial buildings.Materials for use in air-handling ducts are generally outside the scope of this Standard. However, this document may be called up by a future the air-handling duct Standard.Vapour barriers used under concrete slabs are outside the scope of this Standard.NOTES:1 Methods for determining compliance with this Standard are given in Appendix A.2 Thermal insulation requirements are specified in AS 2627.3 This Standard will be referenced in the Building Code of Australia by way of BCA Amendment 7 intended for publication in October 1994, thereby superseding the previous editions of AS 1736 - 1975 and AS 1903 - 1976, which will be withdrawn 12 months from the date of publication of this Standard.Users are advised that when BCA Amendment 7 is issued, it will not necessarily be gazetted in each State/Territory at the time of printing.

Originated in Australia as AS 4179-1994.
Previous and first joint edition AS/NZS 4179:1997.
Third edition 2014.

Frequently Asked Questions

AS/NZS 4200.1 covers material properties or installation of pliable membranes and underlays in buildings. In practice it is applied by designers and builders managing water, air and vapour control in building envelopes.

AS/NZS 4200.1 is published by Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand. It is a joint Australian and New Zealand standard.

AS/NZS 4200.1 covers material properties or installation of pliable membranes and underlays in buildings. It is a joint Australian and New Zealand standard published by Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand.

AS/NZS 4200.1 is used by designers and builders managing water, air and vapour control in building envelopes. It is a joint Australian and New Zealand standard published by Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand.

Yes — AS/NZS 4200.1 is a joint Australian and New Zealand standard published by Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand, and applies in both countries.
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