Timber and timber-based flooring in wet areas
- Valid from
- 1/02/2016
- Information provider
- Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
- Information type
- Guidelines
- Format
- Website
Description
There has been some confusion about the requirements for timberbased flooring and floor structures under wet areas. Wet areas are spaces that contain sanitary fixtures or appliances, including laundries, bathrooms, kitchens and toilets.
This is guidance for designers and building consent authorities having difficulty interpreting New Zealand Standard NZS 3602: Timber and Wood Based Products for Use in Building regarding treatment of flooring in wet areas.
Scope
This guide includes:
- NZS 3602
- Why is an impervious surface needed?
- What is assured maintenance?
- Wet area flooring
- Flooring and framing under showers