NCC 2019 Volume Two Amendment 1
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Part 3.10.2 Earthquake areas

Part 3.10.2 Earthquake areas

Appropriate Performance Requirements

Appropriate Performance Requirements

Where an alternative design is proposed as a Performance Solution to that described in Part 3.10.2, that proposal must comply with—

  1. Performance RequirementP2.1.1; and
  2. the relevant Performance Requirements determined in accordance with A2.2(3) and A2.4(3) as applicable.

3.10.2.0 Application

Performance RequirementP2.1.1 for Class 1 and 10 buildings constructed in areas subject to seismic activity is satisfied if the building is constructed in accordance with the acceptable construction practice in Part 3.0.

Explanatory information:

Explanatory information:
  1. Most domestic structures are not required to be specifically designed for earthquakes.
  2. There are certain limitations on the application to domestic structures such as Class 1a and 1b buildings in Appendix A of AS 1170.4. These limitations include building height, roof slope, etc. For additional information refer to Appendix A of AS 1170.4.