AS 4285-2007

1 - AS 4285-2007 SKYLIGHTS
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
6 - 1.1 SCOPE
6 - 1.2 NEW DESIGNS AND INNOVATIONS
6 - 1.3 NORMATIVE REFERENCES
6 - 1.4 DEFINITIONS
6 - 1.4.1 Base assembly
7 - 1.4.2 Condensation lip or gutter
7 - 1.4.3 Diffuser
7 - 1.4.4 Glazing
7 - 1.4.5 Roof glazing systems
7 - 1.4.6 Roof windows
7 - 1.4.7 Shaft or lightwell
7 - 1.4.8 Skylights (also known as roof lights)
7 - 1.4.9 Soaker tray
7 - 1.4.10 Specular and diffuse
7 - 1.4.11 Throat size
7 - 1.4.12 Tubular skylights (also known as tubular roof lights)
7 - 1.4.13 Ventilation areas
8 - SECTION 2 MATERIALS AND HARDWARE
8 - 2.1 MATERIALS
8 - 2.1.1 Aluminium
8 - 2.1.2 Copper
8 - 2.1.3 Glass
8 - 2.1.4 Polymer
8 - 2.1.5 Stainless steel
8 - 2.1.6 Steel
8 - 2.1.7 Timber
8 - 2.1.7.1 Durability
8 - 2.1.7.2 Moisture content
8 - 2.1.7.3 Surface finish
9 - 2.1.7.4 Unplasticized PVC (uPVC)
9 - 2.2 FASTENINGS AND HARDWARE
9 - 2.2.1 General
9 - 2.2.2 Aluminium
9 - 2.2.3 Copper and copper alloys
9 - 2.2.4 Steel
9 - 2.2.5 Stainless steel
9 - 2.2.6 Self-drilling screws
9 - 2.2.7 Steel nails
9 - 2.2.8 Fastener sealing washers
10 - 2.3 PROTECTION AGAINST CORROSION
11 - 2.4 SEALANTS, WEATHERSTRIPPING AND GASKETS
11 - 2.5 FINISHES
12 - SECTION 3 CONSTRUCTION, PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND INSTALLATION
12 - 3.1 CONSTRUCTION OF SKYLIGHT ASSEMBLIES
12 - 3.1.1 General
12 - 3.1.2 Bases
12 - 3.1.2.1 General
12 - 3.1.2.2 Fabricated metal bases
13 - 3.1.3 Glazing
13 - 3.1.3.1 General
13 - 3.1.3.2 Fixing
13 - 3.1.4 Ventilation
13 - 3.1.5 Bushfire-prone area
14 - 3.2 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
14 - 3.2.1 Components
14 - 3.2.1.1 Glazing
14 - 3.2.2 Skylight assemblies
14 - 3.2.2.1 General
15 - 3.2.2.2 Resistance to concentrated loads
15 - 3.2.2.3 Resistance to wind pressures for non-cyclone regions
15 - 3.2.2.4 Resistance to wind pressures for cyclone regions
15 - 3.2.2.5 Watertightness
15 - 3.3 INSTALLATION
15 - 3.3.1 General
16 - 3.3.2 Installation requirements
16 - 3.3.3 Bushfire-prone area
16 - 3.4 SAFETY LABEL REQUIREMENTS
16 - 3.5 MARKING
16 - 3.6 MAINTENANCE
17 - APPENDIX A NORMATIVE REFERENCES
19 - APPENDIX B MEANS FOR DEMONSTRATING COMPLIANCE WITH THIS STANDARD
19 - B1 SCOPE
19 - B2 STATISTICAL SAMPLING
19 - B3 PRODUCT CERTIFICATION
20 - B4 SUPPLIER’S QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
20 - B5 OTHER MEANS OF ASSESSMENT
21 - APPENDIX C SKYLIGHT SHAFT OR LIGHTWELL
22 - APPENDIX D SIZE OF SKYLIGHTS
23 - APPENDIX E SAFETY LABEL
24 - APPENDIX F MARKING
25 - APPENDIX G ENERGY EFFICIENCY
26 - APPENDIX H MAINTENANCE OF SKYLIGHTS
26 - H1 GENERAL
26 - H2 MAINTENANCE OF BASE COMPONENTS
26 - H3 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF MECHANICAL COMPONENTS,TIMBER AND GLASS
26 - H4 MAINTENANCE OF POLYMER SURFACE
27 - APPENDIX I BIBLIOGRAPHY

Sets out requirements of product performance, safety, design, construction and maintenance, including installation requirements, test conditions and procedures.

This Standard specifies requirements for the manufacture and testing of skylights comprising a factory-manufactured assembly to permit natural light transmission. The Standard includes requirements for materials, fastenings and hardware, weatherproofing, ventilation, safety labels, marking and maintenance for skylights complete and ready for installation in a roof opening. It is designed for use by manufacturers, suppliers, designers and consumers alike.This Standard applies to factory-manufactured natural lighting systems installed into roofs including skylights (roof lights), roof windows and tubular skylights (tubular roof lights).This Standard does not apply to complex overhead roof glazing systems, including barrel vault, atriums, conservatories and roof systems constructed from light-transmitting materials.NOTES:1 Alternative methods for determining compliance with this Standard are given in Appendix B.2 While information on the choice of a skylight for a particular application is outside the scope of this Standard, information is provided in the Commentary C3.2.2 that provides some guidance in this respect.

Originated as AS 4285-1995.
Second edition 2007.