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9.20.13.9.(3)
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Application
Application 1: 
Protection of the interior finish of exterior masonry walls where it is of a type that may be damaged by moisture, in buildings to which Part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application of Part 9]:
  • not exceeding 11 m in height above the foundation wall, and
  • in which the roof or floor system above the first storey is not of concrete construction.
Exceptions: 
except as stated in:
  • Sentence 9.20.13.9.(1), which applies to exterior walls that are protected on their interior surface by sheathing membrane, and
  • Sentence 9.20.1.1.(2), which applies to buildings other than described above, or where the masonry is designed for specified loads on the basis of ultimate and serviceability limit states.
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Intent
Intent 1: 
To exempt from the sheathing requirements stated in Sentence 9.20.13.9.(1) masonry construction in which the moisture protection of the interior finish is provided by means of waterproof insulation applied with waterproof adhesives.
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