This Standard specifies requirements for the design and specification of masonry in buildings of Class 1 and Class 10a, as defined by the BCA, and complying with the following:

(a) Leaf thickness of 90 mm or greater.

(b) The tops of all walls are laterally supported by a roof or floor structure acting as a diaphragm with the exception of parapets, chimneys and cantilevers in accordance with Clause 14.9 and fin walls in accordance with Table 9.1.

(c) Walls are supported on concrete slabs or footings complying with AS 2870 or suspended slabs complying with AS 3600.

(d) The geometric limitations of Clause 1.2.3.

(e) Masonry is constructed and detailed in accordance with AS 4773.2.

The Scope of this Standard does not cover the following:

(i) Acoustics and energy efficiency.

(ii) Design of attachments such as basketball hoops, satellite dishes and shade structures and similar attachments.

(iii) Structures required to be designed for earthquake actions in accordance with AS 1170.4.

NOTES:

1 For acoustic and energy efficiency requirements, see the BCA.

2 For applications outside the scope of this Standard, the masonry should be designed in accordance with AS 3700.

3 Refer to Appendix A for the basis of design and assumptions used in the preparation of this Standard.