Subdivision 3 Construction

150   Termite shields

Shields, barriers or the like must be provided in accordance with AS 3660.1–2000 Termite management—new building work (as in force on 1 September 2005) to protect any structural members that are susceptible to attack by termites.

151   Glazing

Glazing materials must be selected and installed in accordance with the relevant provisions of AS 1288—1994, Glass in buildings—Selection and installation and, to the extent to which those provisions require the use of safety glass, in accordance with the relevant provisions of AS/NZS 2208:1996, Safety glazing materials in buildings (each as in force on 1 September 2005).

152   External waterproofing

The roof, external walls, door frames and window frames of a relocatable home must be constructed so as to prevent rain or dampness penetrating to the inner parts of the home.

153   Internal waterproofing

(1)  The floor of a bathroom, shower room or room containing a toilet or washing machine in a relocatable home must consist of, or be covered by, material that is impervious to water.

(2)  The wall surface of a shower enclosure (or, in the case of a shower that is not enclosed, any wall surface within 1.5 metres of the shower fitting) must be impervious to water to a height of at least 1.8 metres above the floor.

(3)  Any wall surface within 75 millimetres of a bath, basin or other similar bathroom appliance must be impervious to water to a height of at least 150 millimetres above the appliance.

(4)  Compliance with AS 3740—2004, Waterproofing of wet areas within residential buildings (as in force on 1 September 2005) satisfies the requirements of this clause.

154   Plumbing and drainage

(1)  All pipes and fittings in a relocatable home that relate to water supply or sewerage must be installed in accordance with:

(a)  the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2011 and any regulations under that Act, and

(b)  the requirements of any relevant statutory body.

(2)  All pipes and fittings in a relocatable home that relate to stormwater drainage must be installed in accordance with:

(a)  the Plumbing Code of Australia, and

(b)  the requirements of any relevant statutory body.

155   Electrical wiring

The electrical wiring in a relocatable home must comply with the requirements of AS/NZS 3000: 2000, Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules) (as in force on 1 September 2005).

156   Fire and smoke alarms

(1)  A relocatable home must be equipped with an automatic fire detection and alarm system that complies with the requirements of Part 3.7.2 of Volume Two of the Building Code of Australia in relation to class 1 (a) buildings within the meaning of that Code.

(2)  This clause does not apply to a relocatable home that was constructed before 1 January 1996, whether installed before, on or after that date.

(3)  (Repealed)