BU570 Ground clearances

Abbreviation
BU570(2014)
Valid from
1/04/2014

Information provider
BRANZ Limited
Information type
BRANZ Bulletin
Format
PDF

Description

This bulletin outlines the key requirements from E2/AS1 and NZS 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings to provide adequate clearance between building materials, floor levels and the outside ground or paving levels.

Scope

The bulletin covers:

  • what are ground clearances
  • problems caused by inadequate ground clearances
  • Building Code requirements
  • reasons given for inadequate ground clearances
  • design and construction requirements
  • remedying existing buildings
  • claddings below ground
  • providing level access.
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Notes/comments

This bulletin replaces Bulletin 353 Ground clearances.

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This bulletin replaces Bulletin 353 Ground clearances.

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BU570 Ground clearances

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BU570 Ground clearances

Description

This bulletin outlines the key requirements from E2/AS1 and NZS 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings to provide adequate clearance between building materials, floor levels and the outside ground or paving levels.

View on Information Provider website Download this resource (PDF, 837KB)
BU570 Ground clearances
Description

This bulletin outlines the key requirements from E2/AS1 and NZS 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings to provide adequate clearance between building materials, floor levels and the outside ground or paving levels.

View on Information Provider website Download this resource (PDF, 837KB)
This resource does not cite any other resources.

BU570 Ground clearances

This resource does not CITE any other resources.
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