Acceptable Solution E3/AS1: Internal Moisture

This resource is no longer current. The current version is E3/AS1 (Amd 7) (Second Edition, Amendment 7)

Abbreviation
E3/AS1 (Amd 6)
Amendment
6
Version
Second Edition, Amendment 6
Valid to
3/11/2021
Valid from
1/01/2017

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


Description

Acceptable Solution E3/AS1 provides a means of compliance with Building Code Clause E3 Internal moisture.

Building Code Clause E3 requires surfaces in wet areas to be impervious, easily cleaned, and have ventilation to meet conditions for health and safety.

It requires buildings to be constructed to avoid fungal growth and excessive moisture. Its provisions relate to habitable spaces, bathrooms, laundries and other spaces where moisture may be generated or accumulate.

Its requirements include provisions for:

  • adequate thermal resistance;
  • space temperature; ventilation;
  • disposal of overflow water; and
  • surfaces to be impervious and easily cleaned.

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Acceptable Solution E3/AS1: Internal Moisture

Description

Acceptable Solution E3/AS1 provides a means of compliance with Building Code Clause E3 Internal moisture.

Building Code Clause E3 requires surfaces in wet areas to be impervious, easily cleaned, and have ventilation to meet conditions for health and safety.

It requires buildings to be constructed to avoid fungal growth and excessive moisture. Its provisions relate to habitable spaces, bathrooms, laundries and other spaces where moisture may be generated or accumulate.

Its requirements include provisions for:

  • adequate thermal resistance;
  • space temperature; ventilation;
  • disposal of overflow water; and
  • surfaces to be impervious and easily cleaned.

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Acceptable Solution E3/AS1: Internal Moisture

This resource is no longer current. The current version is E3/AS1 (Amd 7) (Second Edition, Amendment 7)

Description

Acceptable Solution E3/AS1 provides a means of compliance with Building Code Clause E3 Internal moisture.

Building Code Clause E3 requires surfaces in wet areas to be impervious, easily cleaned, and have ventilation to meet conditions for health and safety.

It requires buildings to be constructed to avoid fungal growth and excessive moisture. Its provisions relate to habitable spaces, bathrooms, laundries and other spaces where moisture may be generated or accumulate.

Its requirements include provisions for:

  • adequate thermal resistance;
  • space temperature; ventilation;
  • disposal of overflow water; and
  • surfaces to be impervious and easily cleaned.
View on Information Provider website Download this resource (PDF, 817KB)
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