AS 4200.2:2017

Abstract

Sets out requirements for the installation of pliable building membranes (also known as ‘sarking’ or ‘underlay’), when used either independently or as a facing to other materials, such as insulation materials, for water control, thermal control, vapour control or air control, or a combination of these control functions.

Scope

This Standard sets out requirements for the installation of pliable building membranes (also known as ‘sarking’ or ‘underlay’), when used either independently or as a facing to other materials, such as insulation materials, for any one or more of the following control functions:
(a) Water control.
(b) Thermal control.
(c) Vapour control.
(d) Air control.
This Standard does not cover requirements for materials used in the following applications:
(i) Air-handling ducts and building services.
(ii) Under concrete slabs on-ground.
(iii) Waterproofing above flat concrete roofs.
NOTES:
1 The installation of foil-faced building blanket is covered in AS 3999, except for metal sheet roofing and walls, which are covered in Section 3 of this Standard.
2 Where regulations require special attention in bushfire prone areas, it may be necessary for a pliable building membrane to comply with AS 3959.
3 This Standard includes advice on work health and safety (WHS), and electrical safety (see Appendix A); however, the user of this Standard needs to refer to relevant federal, state and territory regulations and determine legal requirements as applicable.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
Pages
ISBN
Committee	BD-058
Supersedes	DR AS 4200.2:2015 AS/NZS 4200.2:1994