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Abstract

Provides manufacturers of roof tiles with design specifications and performance requirements for non-metallic interlocking roof tiles for use in domestic, commercial or light industrial applications.

RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee BD-008 has reviewed the content of this publication and in
accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been
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The following are represented on Technical Committee BD-008:
Australian Building Codes Board
Australian Council of Trade Unions
CSIRO
Cyclone Testing Station
Department of Housing and Public Works
Housing Industry Association
National Association of Steel-Framed Housing
Queensland Master Roof Tilers Association
Roofing Industry Association of NSW
Roofing Tile Association of Australia

Scope

This Standard sets out requirements for concrete, terracotta and other composite roof tiles, and for the associated accessories. It establishes standards for —
(a) performance, fit and finish;
(b) quality of materials; and
(c) the finished product.
The following types of roof tile are considered:
(i) Shingle (plain) tiles.
(ii) Side locking tiles
(iii) Side and head–locking tiles.
NOTES:
1 Other types of roof tiles are not precluded.
2 The various terms used in this Standard are illustrated in Appendices A, B and C.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 14/07/2015. This standard as been reconfirmed in Australia in 2015 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 14/07/2015
Pages
ISBN
Committee	BD-008
Under Revision	DR 04487 CP
Supersedes	DR 02038 CP DR 02038-02049 CP AS 2049-1992