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Building CodeHub resources update – 1 November – 15 December 2024
Resources added/updated in BCH between 1 November and 15 December 2024 include:
• MBIE new and updated resources – H1 Consultation on insulation requirements, Guidance documents, Product certificates (CodeMark) and Determinations.
• BRANZ new and updated resources – Appraisals, Bulletins and Build magazine articles.
Resources removed from BCH in September 2024:
• MBIE Product certificates (CodeMark) - suspended and withdrawn.
• BRANZ Appraisals - withdrawn.
The following resources were added to Building CodeHub:
MBIE Consultation:
MBIE Guidance - updated:
- Lead and corrosion resistance in copper alloy plumbing products
- Prevent scalding from tap water
- Temperature limited water heater consultation outcome
MBIE Product Certificates (CodeMark) - new, re-issued and revised:
- CMNZ30144 version B - Trufill Insulation System
- CMNZ70099 version: 3 - HBS HEATLOK HFO HIGH-LIFT
- CMNZ70091 version: 3 - IBS RigidRAP®-XT
- CMNZ70035 version: 4 - IBS RigidRAP®
- CMNZ70165 version: 0 - LumberTherm Horizontal and Vertical Cladding Systems
- CMNZ70166 version: 0 - Nuraply TPO Waterproofing Membrane
- CMNZ30018 version: O - Linea™ Weatherboard by James Hardie
- CMNZ30109 version: C - Stria™ Cladding by James Hardie
- CMNZ30147 version: B - Oblique Weatherboard by James Hardie
- CMNZ30121 version E - CEDRAL Sidings (Lap/Click) Facade Systems
- CMNZ70114 version 7 - ELIMENT® Insulation - Glass Mineral Wool Insulation
- CMNZ70167 version 0 - Alrite Plasterboards
- CMNZ25012 version 01 - Yelly Limited - Smark windows and doors
- CMNZ70021 version 2 - DriStud EcoDri FR, DriStud RU22, DriStud RU24, DriStud FRU36 and Dristud FRU38 Roof and Wall Underlays
MBIE Determinations:
- 2024/057: The compliance of one unisex toilet in a new industrial workshop building with clause G1.3.1 of the Building Code
- 2024/058: An authority’s decisions to issue a building consent and code compliance certificate for a dwelling and compliance with B1
- 2024/059: An authority’s refusal to withdraw two notices to fix issued in relation to a change of use
- 2024/060: An authority’s refusal to withdraw two notices to fix issued in relation to a change of use
- 2024/061: Regarding a proposed notice to fix for the construction of a cable car building, two sets of stairways, and a toilet and shower building
- 2024/062: The refusal to issue a code compliance certificate and the reasons given
- 2024/063: The authority’s request to a building owner for an engineering assessment of a residential building identified as potentially earthquake‐prone
- 2024/064: Regarding the compliance of proposed internal door locks which alter the building’s means of escape from fire
- 2024/065: The authority’s decision to make changes to a building consent after the building consent had been issued
- 2024/066: The authority’s decision to refuse an amendment to a building consent to increase the immediate pool area
- 2024/067: Regarding compliance and decisions in relation to building work to construct four new dwellings with Clause E1.3.1 as it relates to the protection of other property at 32 and 32A Wolsley Avenue, Milford
- 2024/068: The issue of a notice to fix for a deck constructed without a building consent
- 2024/069: Regarding the compliance of building work with Building Code Clause E1 Surface water
BRANZ Appraisals - new, re-issued and amended:
- Appraisal number 520 (2024) - Nova-SK, Novaflex and Polibit Roof and Deck Waterproofing Membranes
- Appraisal number 846 (2024) - SUPER-STICK Flexible Flashing Tape
- Appraisal number 507 (2024) - Volclay® Waterproofing System
- Appraisal number 815 (2024) - TESCON EXTOSEAL Sill Tape
- Appraisal number 838 (2024) - TESCON EXTORA Sealing Tape
- Appraisal number 238 (2023) - Pink® Batts® Insulation
- Appraisal number 640 (2021) - Innova™ NuLine™ Plus Weatherboard Direct Fixed Cladding System
- Appraisal number 641 (2021) - Innova™ NuLine™ Plus Weatherboard Cavity System
- Appraisal number 721 (2019) - Innova™ Durabarrier™ Rigid Sheathing/Air Barrier
- Appraisal number 728 (2022) - Elevate UltraPly™ TPO Membranes
- Appraisal number 752 (2019) - Innova™ Duragrid™ Façade System
- Appraisal number 767 (2023) - Pink® Batts® Skillion Roof Insulation
- Appraisal number 798 (2019) - Innova™ Duragroove™ and Durascape™ Façade Systems (Direct Fix)
- Appraisal number 799 (2019) - Innova™ Duragroove™ and Durascape™ Façade Systems (Cavity)
- Appraisal number 847 (2019) - Innova™ Stratum™ and Stratum™ Duo Cavity Cladding Systems
- Appraisal number 848 (2019) - Innova™ Stratum™ Contour Cavity Cladding System
- Appraisal number 1060 (2019) - Innova™ Stratum™ Vertical Cavity Cladding System
- Appraisal number 1158 (2021) - Nuralite Damp Proof and Tanking Membranes
BRANZ Bulletins - new and updated:
BUILD Articles:
- Air seals in exterior envelope penetrations - Build 204 (2024)
- Boundaries and retaining walls - Build 204 (2024)
- H1 compliance and construction R-values - Build 204 (2024)
- Designing to achieve net zero - Build 204 (2024)
The following resources were removed from Building CodeHub:
MBIE Product Certificates (CodeMark) - suspended
- CM70090 Rev 1 - Moser Aluminium-Clad Wood & Thermal Break Aluminium Windows & Doors
- CMNZ70144 - Quick 2 Seal
- CMNZ70051 - EMH Prefabricated Panel System (EMH System)
MBIE Product Certificates (CodeMark) - withdrawn
- GM-CM30133 Rev A - Timberlink LOSP VACSOL AZURE Treated Outdoor Structural Timber
BRANZ Appraisals - withdrawn:
- Appraisal number 1026 (2024) - Forman RoofX Thermal Break
- Appraisal number 707 (2017) - SwellSeal® MS Bentonite System
- Appraisal number 1026 (2024) - Forman RoofX Thermal Break
- Appraisal number 1230 (2022) - Thermakraft 213 Bituminous Roof and Wall Underlay
- Appraisal number 658 (2020) - Hermpac Rusticated, Splaycut and Multi-Splay Weatherboard Cavity System
- Appraisal number 663 (2020) - Hermpac Bevelback and Rebated Bevelback Weatherboard Cavity System
- Appraisal number 828 (2020) - Hermpac Board and Batten Cavity System
- Appraisal number 1182 (2021) - Hermpac Accoya® Rusticated, Splaycut and Multi-Splay Weatherboard Cavity System
- Appraisal number 1183 (2021) - Hermpac Accoya® Bevelback and -Rebated Bevelback Weatherboard Cavity System
- Appraisal number 1184 (2021) - Hermpac Accoya® Board and Batten Cavity System
- Appraisal number 1189 (2021) - Hermpac Cedar Horizontal Cavity Battens
Notification date: 16 December 2024