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What is the requirement for the wall area around washing machine tap outlets in any room containing a washing machine?
What is the requirement for the wall area around washing machine tap outlets in any room containing a washing machine?
- Must be at least 150 mm above and below the tap outlets
- Must be waterproof
- Must be water resistant (correct)
- Does not need to be water resistant
What specific areas must have waterproof penetrations in horizontal surfaces for tap and spout outlets?
What specific areas must have waterproof penetrations in horizontal surfaces for tap and spout outlets?
- Living rooms
- Bathrooms only
- Kitchens, bar areas, kitchenettes, or domestic food and beverage preparation areas (correct)
- Bedrooms
Which of the following is NOT required for elements in wet areas within a building?
Which of the following is NOT required for elements in wet areas within a building?
- Having wall junctions and joints water resistant within 150 mm above the vessel (correct)
- Compliance with AS 3740
- Being water resistant
- Having waterproof floor wastes provided
In which specific situation does the perimeter edges of a vessel need to be water resistant for the extent of the vessel?
In which specific situation does the perimeter edges of a vessel need to be water resistant for the extent of the vessel?
What is the specific requirement for penetrations in horizontal surfaces for tap and spout outlets in kitchens, bar areas, kitchenettes, or domestic food and beverage preparation areas?
What is the specific requirement for penetrations in horizontal surfaces for tap and spout outlets in kitchens, bar areas, kitchenettes, or domestic food and beverage preparation areas?
What does AS 3740 compliance refer to regarding elements in wet areas within a building?
What does AS 3740 compliance refer to regarding elements in wet areas within a building?
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Building Elements in Wet Areas
- Must be waterproof or water resistant, with exceptions for:
- Rooms containing washing machines: wall area from finished floor level to 75 mm above and 75 mm each side of the washing machine tap outlets must be water resistant
- Vessels inset into bench tops in kitchens, bar areas, kitchenettes, or domestic food and beverage preparation areas:
- Wall junctions and joints within 150 mm above the vessel must be water resistant for the extent of the vessel
- Perimeter edges of the vessel must be water resistant for the extent of the vessel
- Penetrations in horizontal surfaces for tap and spout outlets in kitchens, bar areas, kitchenettes, or domestic food and beverage preparation areas must be waterproof
Compliance Requirements
- Must comply with AS 3740
- Must have floor wastes provided in accordance with SA 10.2.33
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