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5.6.1.1.(2)
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Application
Application 1: 
Components and assemblies, of buildings described in Sentence 1.3.3.2.(1) of Division A, that are exposed to precipitation, where it can be shown that the lack of control of precipitation ingress will not adversely affect health, safety, the intended use of the building or the operation of building services.
Application 2: 
This also applies to cladding assemblies installed on buildings to which Part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application of Part 9] where:
  • the cladding assembly is not addressed in Section 9.27., or
  • the cladding assembly does not comply with the prescriptive requirements of Section 9.27.
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Intent
Intent 1: 
To exempt situations from the application of Section 5.6., where it can be shown that the lack of control of precipitation ingress will not adversely affect health, safety, the intended use of the building or the operation of building services.
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