Acceptable Solution E2/AS2: Earth buildings
- Abbreviation
- E2/AS2 (Amd 4)
- Amendment
- 4
- Version
- Third Edition, Amendment 4
- Valid to
- 31/01/2012
- Valid from
- 1/05/2008
This resource is no longer current. E2/AS2 (Amd 10) (Third Edition, Amendment 10.),
- Information provider
- Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment,
- Information type
- Acceptable Solution,
- Format
- PDF,
Description
Acceptable Solution E2/AS2 provides a means of compliance with New Zealand Building Code Clause E2 External Moisture for Earth Buildings.
Building Code Clause E2 ensures external roof, wall claddings and external openings will prevent external moisture from causing undue dampness or damage.
It requires buildings to be constructed to provide adequate resistance to penetration by, and the accumulation of, moisture from the outside.
It contains requirements for roofs, wall claddings and external openings to:
- prevent water entry
- prevent water absorption and transmission
- prevent the accumulation of water
- allow for dissipation.
The clause applies to most buildings, as set out in the limit on application in E2.2.
Earth buildings complying with NZS 4299 as modified by this Acceptable Solution meet the performance criteria of NZBC E2.
Scope
Where buildings are based on NZS 4299 but require specific structural engineering design input, the structure must be of at least equivalent stiffness to the provisions of NZS 4299. Such designs are outside the scope of this Acceptable Solution and proposals must be submitted to, and approved by, the building consent authority as part of the normal building consent process.
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Acceptable Solution E2/AS2: Earth buildings
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Acceptable Solution E2/AS2: Earth buildings
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E2/AS2 (Amd 4) cites NZS 3604:1999 Timber framed buildings - SPONSORED from 1/07/2004
E2/AS2 (Amd 4) cites NZS 4298:1998 Materials and workmanship for earth buildings - SPONSORED from 1/05/2008
E2/AS2 (Amd 4) cites NZS 4299:1998 Earth buildings not requiring specific design - SPONSORED from 1/05/2008
E2/AS2 (Amd 4) cites NZS 4431:1989 Code of practice for earth fill for residential development - SPONSORED from 1/05/2008