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G4/AS1: Ventilation

Acceptable Solution for natural and mechanical ventilation within the scope of clause G4.

Ventilation
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G4 VENTILATION ACCEPTABLE SOLUTION G4/AS1 Ventilation options for typical apartment layouts Figure C.1.1.1B: Layout 2 Paragraph C.1.1.1 Internal wall External wall 6m max for Paragraph 2.2.2.2 BATHROOM BEDROOM Internal wall LIVING ROOM 6m max for Paragraph 2.2.2.2 and Paragraph 2.4.2.1(d)(ii) 10 m max for Paragraph 2.4.2.1(d)(i) External wall OPEN KITCHEN Openable windows BEDROOM and trickle ventilators 6m max for Paragraph 2.2.2.2 in external wall Internal wall Table C.1.1.1B: Ventilation options – Layout 2 Paragraph C.1.1.1 Natural Mechanical Combined Room ventilation ventilation ventilation Bedroom Paragraph 2.2.2.2 Section 2.3 – 2.4.2.1(d)(ii) (6 m max distance) or Living room Paragraph 2.2.2.2 Section 2.3 2.4.2.1(d)(i) (10 m max distance) 2.4.2.1(d)(ii) (6 m max distance) or Kitchen – Section 2.3 2.4.2.1(d)(i) (10 m max distance) 2.4.2.1(d)(ii) (6 m max distance) or Bathroom – Section 2.3 2.4.2.1(d)(i) (10 m max distance) MINISTRY OF BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND EMPLOYMENT 28 JULY 2025 Page 20

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