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Wet Areas. Definitions. Risk Potential For Wet Areas AS 3740. High Risk – Shower Recesses Medium Risk – Rest of Bathroom & Laundry Low Risk – WC Room & immediate area around a kitchen sink, bar or similar. AS 3740 – High Risk.
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Risk Potential For Wet AreasAS 3740 • High Risk – Shower Recesses • Medium Risk – Rest of Bathroom & Laundry • Low Risk – WC Room & immediate area around a kitchen sink, bar or similar
AS 3740 – High Risk • Means high probability of damage to structure if water within high risk area is not contained and discharged to drainage outlet.
AS 3740 – Medium Risk • Accidental spillage must be contained to with in the room. • It is imperative that water not be allowed to pass into concealed spaces or to adjoining rooms • Drainage not neccessary
AS 3740 – Low Risk • Risk of accidental spillage is low requirement to stop water traversing to adjoining rooms
Preformed Shower Bases • Must be fully supported • Recessed Into Walls
Definition • Hob – Upstand at the perimeter to a shower area