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Building CodeHub resources update - August 2018
The resources added to BCH in August 2018:
Newly released BRANZ fact sheets, new and amended BRANZ Appraisals, BRANZ external research reports, a BRANZ study report, a BRANZ design guide, BUILD magazine articles, an MBIE CodeWords article, new and revised MBIE Product Certificates (CodeMark), ten newly released MBIE Determinations. A draft Standard has been released for public consultation.
The resources removed from BCH:
withdrawn BRANZ Appraisals and a BRANZ Bulletin, and a suspended MBIE Product Certificate (CodeMark)
The following resources have been added to Building CodeHub in August 2018:
BRANZ Fact Sheets:
- Positional corrosion - Fact sheet 1 (FS1) - Impacts of natural elements on different parts of the building envelope
- Positional corrosion - Fact sheet 2 (FS2) - How different micro-environments around a building envelope affect material corrosion
BRANZ Appraisals - new and amended:
- Appraisal number 1019 (2018) Permaphalt Mastic Asphalt Roof Waterproofing System
- Appraisal number 238 (2018) Pink® Batts® Insulation
- Appraisal number 632 (2018) Pink® Batts® SnugFloor Insulation
- Appraisal number 767 (2018) Pink® Batts® Skillion Roof Insulation
- Appraisal number 891 (2015) Strandsarking Roof Sarking
- Appraisal number 1018 (2018) REHAU UPVC Windows and Doors
- Appraisal number 462 (2016) Shelterseal Damp-Proof Membranes
BRANZ External Research Reports:
- ER32 (2018) Retrofitting insulation in residential properties
- ER33 (2018) Medium Density Housing Assessment Tools: Summary Report
BRANZ Study Report
BRANZ Design Guide:
BUILD Articles
CodeWords article
MBIE Product Certificates (CodeMark) - new and revised
- GM-CM30028-RevE Thermakraft Covertek 407
- GM-CM30030-RevE Thermakraft Covertek 405
- BCS-174218-CMNZ (Rev1.2) The Neoferma SwellSeal MS
- GM-CM30058-RevD Viking Enviroclad Roofing and Deck Membrane System
- CM40098-I02-R02 Masons 40 Below Window Tape & Masons Butyl Tape
- AQ-040917-CMNZ (Rev 3) COLORSTEEL® DRIDEX® and COLORSTEEL® DRIDEX+®
- BCS-140615-CMNZ (Rev1.1) The WETSUIT Liquid Applied Membrane System - for use on New & Existing Roofs & Decks
- CM40043-I02-R01 Formance Panels SIP Building System
- AQ-260315-CMNZ (Rev 1 - Jun 16) Taranakipine™ Wood Lock Weatherboards & Fascia
MBIE Determinations:
- 2018/021: The refusal to issue a building consent for a house with membrane roof
- 2018/022: Regarding the issue of a notice to fix in respect of the concrete foundations
- 2018/023: Regarding the refusal to grant an exemption from the requirement to obtain a building consent for alterations
- 2018/024: Regarding a notice to fix and whether a structure on a trailer with wheels at 547 Pound Road, Yaldhurst, Christchurch is a vehicle or a building
- 2018/025: Regarding a notice to fix and whether a structure on a trailer with wheels at 91 High Street, Oxford is a vehicle or a building
- 2018/026: Regarding the issue of a notice to fix in respect of building work undertaken without building consent
- 2018/027: Regarding the refusal to issue a code compliance certificate for bored piles to a stadium building
- 2018/028: Regarding the decision to issue a notice to fix for the means of escape from fire in a building
- 2018/029: Regarding the refusal to issue a code compliance certificate for a 14-year-old house with mixed claddings
- 2018/030: Regarding the compliance of Lawson Cypress posts to a portico roof
Draft for public comment
The following resources have been removed from Building CodeHub:
BRANZ Appraisals - Withdrawn
- Appraisal number 845 (2014) J-Lintel LVL Lintels
- Appraisal number 901 (2015) Enviroseal™ ProctorWrap™ HT-X Roof Underlay
- Appraisal number 857 (2014) Baritec Subsill Flashing System
- Appraisal number 749 (2017) Hometech Fakro Roof Windows and Skylights
BRANZ Bulletin - Withdrawn:
- BU458 Domestic fire protection
MBIE Product Certificates (CodeMark) - Suspended
- BSC-130113-CMNZ-Ver14 The MagRoc Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) System with Plaster Based Finishing System
Notification date: 7 September 2018