On 9 February 2004 the BIA announced an interim amendment to Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, supporting Clause E2 External Moisture of the Building Code. The changes relate to houses using solid plaster (commonly called stucco) on timber framing. This section contains details of the changes, and information for home owners.

1. What is being changed?
The BIA is changing part of its Acceptable Solution for Clause E2 External Moisture of the Building Code (known as E2/AS1).
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2. What is the nature of the change?
The changes only relate to houses using solid plaster (commonly called stucco) on timber framing. They are effective from 9 February 2004.
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3. Why has the BIA amended Acceptable Solution E2/AS1?
The measure is designed to provide people building homes and using stucco with an additional level of protection should their building leak.
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4. How will the change affect people who are currently building with stucco?
If your building project has already started, and you're using stucco cladding, this change could affect you.
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5. How will the change affect people who are considering using stucco?
The changes are effective from 9 February 2004. Therefore, if you apply for a building consent after that date your building will need to do one of two things.
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6. How will the change affect people who have a stucco house without a cavity, but no code compliance certificate?
It is possible your building was finished some time ago but you have not received a code compliance certificate.
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7. Where can I find out more about the amended Acceptable Solution E2/AS1?
Copies are available from our distributors, Victoria University Bookcentre, via their website or by phoning them (freephone) on 0800 370 370.