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Gutters, Downpipes and Overflow

Help Guide Calculator


Step 1 - Select location, roof catchment area and eave gutter length

Locality Roof design


Roof catchment area per
State Location Eave gutter length (m)
downpipe (m2)
SA Mt Gambier 70 12

Gutter type/s required


Gutter type Gutter description

Gutter type A - A medium rectangular gutter with a minimum cross sectional area of 6500 mm².
A or D
Gutter type D - A 125 mm D gutter with a minimum cross sectional area of 6300 mm².

Downpipe size allowed


75 mm dia. 100 mm x 50 mm 90 mm dia. 100 mm x 75 mm
A Yes
Yes Yes Yes
D Yes

Step 2 - Select any continuous overflow measures

Continuous overflow measures


Total continuous Total continuous
First continuous Second continuous
Third continuous measure measures overflow measures overflow
measure measure
capacity (L/s/m) capacity (L/s)
None None None 0.0 0.0

Step 3 - Select any dedicated overflow measures

Dedicated overflow measures


Total dedicated
Second dedicated Fourth dedicated
First dedicated measure Third dedicated measure measures overflow
measure measure
capacity (L/s)
End stop weir Frontface weir None None 1.5

Step 4 - Check whether overflow measures are adequate

Overflow volume (L/s) Total overflow capacity

Select further overflow


2.9 1.5
measures

NOTICE FOR ALL USERS:


The Gutter, Downpipes and Overflow (GDO) Calculator is not a compliance tool, nor a Verification Method. It is provided solely to aid practitioners in developing their understanding
of the NCC.The GDO Calculator has been developed to assist users to develop a better understanding of the NCC Volume Two Part 3.5.3 Gutters and Downpipes Acceptable
Construction Practice provisions. If used correctly, the green shaded cells indicate that the planned GDO arrangements are likely to meet the standard required by the NCC.
However, the reliability of the GDO Calculator’s results are dependent upon the accuracy of the data input by users. It remains the user’s responsibility to ensure that the planned
GDO arrangements meet the standards required by the NCC and related State and Territory legislation, and obtain professional advice where required.

IMPORTANT NOTICE AND DISCLAIMER IN RESPECT OF THIS GDO CALCULATOR:


By accessing or using this calculator, you agree to the following: While care has been taken in the preparation of this calculator, it may not be complete or up-to-date. You can
ensure that you are using a complete and up-to-date version by checking the Australian Building Codes Board website (www.abcb.gov.au). The Australian Building Codes Board,
the Commonwealth of Australia and States and Territories of Australia do not accept any liability, including liability for negligence, for any loss (howsoever caused), damage, injury,
expense or cost incurred by any person as a result of accessing, using or relying upon this publication, to the maximum extent permitted by law. No representation or warranty is
made or given as to the currency, accuracy, reliability, merchantability, fitness for any purpose or completeness of this publication or any information which may appear on any
linked websites, or in other linked information sources, and all such representations and warranties are excluded to the extent permitted by law. This calculator is not legal or
professional advice. Persons rely upon this calculator entirely at their own risk and must take responsibility for assessing the relevance and accuracy of the information in relation to
their particular circumstances.

© Commonwealth of Australia and the States and Territories of Australia 2020, published by the Australian Building Codes Board.
The material in this publication is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivatives—4.0 International licence, with the exception of third party
materials and any trade marks.  It is provided for general information only and without warranties of any kind.  You may not make derivatives of this publication, but
may only use a verbatim copy.  More information on this CC BY ND licence is set out at the Creative Commons Website.  For information regarding this publication,
see www.abcb.gov.au.
Gutter, Downpipes and Overflow
Help Guide

Calculator

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Technical information

1. Version
Version 2.1

Updates to this file may be available for download from the ABCB website from time to time.
The file name will include the version number. The latest version should always be used.

A record of changes made to each version of this Calculator appears at the end of this Help Guide.

2. Operating system
This Calculator has been developed in the Windows ® version of Microsoft Excel ® 2013.

3. Displaying the Calculator form


The Calculator form has been designed for viewing at 100% zoom.

Some users may need to adjust the screen zoom setting to see the whole form at once. The worksheet
background does not change when zoom settings are altered and also does not print.

4. Changing input details


Gold filled cells on the Calculator form are accessible for user input. (Other cells generally cannot be
selected or edited.)

Cells missing inputs are highlighted in red. Inputs must be chosen from the drop list in order to use the
calculator.

5. Printing
The Calculator form can be printed using the File | Print menu.

The print area has been pre-set to allow printing as one or more A4 pages (portrait format). Some margins
may need to be adjusted to suit some printers (particularly inkjets).

The Help button shown on the top right of the Calculator form, the coloured band behind the form title and
the coloured background are not intended to print as part of the form (to reduce ink or toner usage).

These Help instructions can be printed (using File | Print) for ready reference while using the Calculator
form.

6. Users' worksheet
A protected worksheet with most cells accessible has been provided for users' notes and calculations.
Protection is essential to maintain the integrity of the Calculator but does restrict the functions and
operations available to the user. The worksheet can be accessed by selecting its tab at the bottom of the
Excel window.

Use of this worksheet is optional and responsibility for its contents and consequences remains entirely with
the user.

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Acceptable overflow measures

Overflow capacity of acceptable continuous overflow measures

Front face slotted gutter


A front face slotted gutter has an overflow capacity of 0.5 L/s/m with –
(i) A minimum slot opening area of 1200 mm² per metre of gutter; and
(ii) The lower edge of the slots installed a minimum of 25 mm below the top of the fascia.

Controlled back gap


A controlled back gap has an overflow capacity of 1.5 L/s/m with –
(i) A permanent 10 mm minimum spacer installed between the gutter back and the fascia; and
(ii) One spacer per bracket, with the spacer not more than 50 mm wide; and
(iii) The back of the gutter installed a minimum of 10 mm below the top of the fascia.

Controlled front bead height


A controlled front bead height has an overflow capacity of 1.5 L/s/m with the front bead of the gutter
installed a minimum of 10 mm below the top of the fascia.

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Rainhead
A rainhead has an overflow capacity of 3.5 L/s with –
(i) A 75 mm diameter hole in the outward face of the rainhead; and
(ii) The centreline of the hole positioned 100 mm below the top of the fascia.

Version history

Version 2.1 (current): The Calculator was refreshed in 2020 with minor revisions to graphics and supporting
notes to align with NCC 2019. No technical changes were required for the Calculator itself. Note that this
Calculator can be used under Part 3.5.3 Gutters and downpipes of NCC Volume Two 2019.

Version 2.00: This Calculator was first issued for use under Part 3.5.2 Gutters and Downpipes of NCC 2016
Volume Two Acceptable Construction Practice (ACP) Provisions.

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Users' worksheet:
This worksheet is for recording notes and making calculations (where desired).
To maintain the integrity of the Calculator, this sheet is protected causing some unavoidable restrictions
on the functions available.
All cells below row 8 are accessible for user input, editing and formatting, subject to the limitations due
to protection.
Use of this worksheet is optional and responsibility for its contents and consequences remains
entirely with the user.

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