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Waterproofing remains one of the main defects in many projects throughout the building and construction industry and often fails after the project has been completed. In addition to the waterproofing being completed correctly, is ensuring that the correct control procedures have been managed, as to avoid risks associated with working with hazardous chemicals. In November 2021, a worker was injured whilst undertaking waterproofing on a balcony. Due to impending weather, a temporary plastic canopy was installed over a balcony to act as a rain barrier. Whilst completing the project, the worker

It would be fair to say that 2021 was quite intense in the building regulation space. The Office of the Building Commissioner and the Department of Customer Service more generally, have muscled their way to a stronger focus on quality, competence, safety, and compliance by all involved. Early results look promising. The Department’s messaging is that the head of steam has not abated. It is in a recruitment mode, building on its team of regulatory compliance inspectors, managers, lawyers, and executives to keep the tide rising. 2022 will involve an audit of the transitional registrations for
A guide to internal wet areas waterproofing.
A guide to waterproofing of balconies and decks.
A guide to waterproofing of planter boxes.
A guide to waterproofing of flashings and damp proof courses.
The waterproofing provisions in NCC Volume Two require a building to be constructed in a way that prevents potential health risk, dangerous conditions or any damage to building elements which can caused by dampness or waterflow from wet areas such as bathrooms, laundries or the like in a building.
The objective of this Standard is to give the terminology concerning the products, working methods, application properties, etc., for ceramic tile adhesives.
Sets out minimum requirements for the materials, design and installation of waterproofing for domestic wet areas in Class 1, Class 2 and Class 4 buildings as defined in the NCC. It also applies to wet areas within Class 3 to 9 buildings as if it were a Class 2 or 4 part of a building.
Sets out requirements for waterproofing membranes for external above-ground use, installed in accordance with AS 4654.2.