Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Aug 11, 2018 12:27 am Greetings, According to AS 4773.2 - Masonry in small buildings 10.2 CAVITY The cavity shall be free of obstructions that would allow the transfer of moisture across cavity, clean and continuous, and not bridged other than by ties or accessories, flashings, doors, windows, head jambs and sills. I am advised by my inspector that the builder's plumber has breached BCA/NCC that mandated compliance AS 4773.2 and AS 3700 Masonry Structures Standards, by running gas, water pipes through and within the brickwork cavity. I am surprised with this findings - i mean how else should pipework connect to a two-storey brick veneer house? Any input is most appreciated Thanks in advance! Re: Pipework through brick veneer cavity - breach of code 2Aug 11, 2018 9:52 am jazzaddict Greetings, According to AS 4773.2 - Masonry in small buildings 10.2 CAVITY The cavity shall be free of obstructions that would allow the transfer of moisture across cavity, clean and continuous, and not bridged other than by ties or accessories, flashings, doors, windows, head jambs and sills. I am advised by my inspector that the builder's plumber has breached BCA/NCC that mandated compliance AS 4773.2 and AS 3700 Masonry Structures Standards, by running gas, water pipes through and within the brickwork cavity. I am surprised with this findings - i mean how else should pipework connect to a two-storey brick veneer house? Any input is most appreciated Thanks in advance! Also isn't the cavity is stuff with insulation? Doesnt make sense. Re: Pipework through brick veneer cavity - breach of code 3Aug 11, 2018 10:09 am The issue is bridging/breaching the cavity wall A Photo would help? Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Pipework through brick veneer cavity - breach of code 5Aug 11, 2018 2:04 pm StructuralBIMGuy The issue is bridging/breaching the cavity wall A Photo would help? I have uploaded the photos Thanks Chris Re: Pipework through brick veneer cavity - breach of code 6Aug 12, 2018 11:29 am Hi jazzaddict Thanks for the photos , it does look like they taped up the penetrations in the Weather Barrier Also I noticed the barrier on your other posts it looks like a patchwork Quit .. did they repair it or replace it? I suggest you thoroughly check the timber frame work beneath and take your own photos ASAP BTW which specific clause in the above codes is your inspector Referring to as this may assist ? Cheers Chris Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs can’t tell from the photo, a tie down rod will be 12mm, is it a steel beam? he should be able to work it out 1 5590 5 11196 Brass fly wire, you will need to cut it, shape it and jam it into brick slots 1 8100 |