Building Code Clause C2 - Prevention of fire occuring
- Abbreviation
- NZBC C2
- Valid from
- 10/04/2012
- Information provider
- Parliamentary Counsel Office,
- Information type
- Legislation,
- Format
- PDF,
Description
Building Code Clause C2 Prevention of fire occurring, is about safe design and installation of fixed appliances using controlled combustion and other fixed equipment. This clause safeguards against illness or injury due to fire occurring by setting requirements about the way controlled combustion and other fixed fire equipment is designed, constructed and installed in buildings. It sets a maximum surface temperature for nearby combustible building materials and sets requirements to ensure a low probability of explosive or hazardous conditions due to installation.