Acceptable Solution E2/AS3: Concrete and Concrete Masonry Buildings

Abbreviation
E2/AS3 (Amd 10)
Amendment
10
Version
Third Edition, Amendment 10.
Valid from
5/11/2020

Information provider
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
Information type
Acceptable Solution
Format
PDF


Description

Acceptable Solution E2/AS3 provides a means of compliance with Building Code Clause E2 External Moisture for concrete and concrete masony buildings. Building Code Clause E2 requires external roof, wall claddings and external openings to 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; and allow for dissipation.

Scope

Concrete and concrete masonry construction with the scope of CCANZ CP 01, and that complies with CCANZ CP 01,will meet the performance criteria of NZBC E2.

It covers the weathertightness of the building envelope for:

  • Concrete slab on ground,
  • Concrete and concrete masonry wall systems,
  • Concrete flat roofs and decks, and
  • Concrete to timber construction junctions.
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Notes/comments

Amendment 10 of E2 includes Alterations on:

  • pp. 13, 16 References
  • pp. 49–50 E2/AS1 Figures 11 and 12
  • p. 54 E2/AS1 7.3.2.1
  • pp. 60–61 E2/AS1 8.1.6, 8.1.7, 8.1.6.1
  • p. 86 E2/AS1 Figure 52
  • p. 91 E2/AS1 8.5.6
  • p. 93 E2/AS1 8.5.10
  • p. 96 E2/AS1 Figure 64
  • p. 148 E2/AS1 9.7.1, 9.7.3
  • p. 164 E2/AS1 Figure 124
  • p. 167 E2/AS1 9.9.10.2
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Amendment 10 of E2 includes Alterations on:

  • pp. 13, 16 References
  • pp. 49–50 E2/AS1 Figures 11 and 12
  • p. 54 E2/AS1 7.3.2.1
  • pp. 60–61 E2/AS1 8.1.6, 8.1.7, 8.1.6.1
  • p. 86 E2/AS1 Figure 52
  • p. 91 E2/AS1 8.5.6
  • p. 93 E2/AS1 8.5.10
  • p. 96 E2/AS1 Figure 64
  • p. 148 E2/AS1 9.7.1, 9.7.3
  • p. 164 E2/AS1 Figure 124
  • p. 167 E2/AS1 9.9.10.2
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Description

Acceptable Solution E2/AS3 provides a means of compliance with Building Code Clause E2 External Moisture for concrete and concrete masony buildings. Building Code Clause E2 requires external roof, wall claddings and external openings to 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; and allow for dissipation.

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Acceptable Solution E2/AS3: Concrete and Concrete Masonry Buildings
Description

Acceptable Solution E2/AS3 provides a means of compliance with Building Code Clause E2 External Moisture for concrete and concrete masony buildings. Building Code Clause E2 requires external roof, wall claddings and external openings to 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; and allow for dissipation.

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