Level Sustainable Building Series: Wet areas
- Abbreviation
- BK077
- Amendment
- Updated Oct 2016
- Valid from
- 1/03/2009
- Information provider
- BRANZ Limited,
- Information type
- LEVEL Sustainability Series,
- Format
- PDF, HARD COPY,
Description
This publication describes all key aspects of the design and construction of internal wet areas in domestic buildings. It sets out statutory requirements with an emphasis on bathrooms, and suggests processes and standards that responsible building practitioners should take account of.
Scope
This publication covers:
- wet areas and the New Zealand Building Code
- common wet area problems
- flood prevention
- preventing water penetration
- wet area design considerations
- spatial design
- wet area floors
- wet area walls
- fixtures and fittings
- sustainability.