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Building CodeHub resources update - August 2021

Resources added to BCH in August 2021 include:
• MBIE new and updated resources – Product Certificates (CodeMark), a CodeWords article.
• Standards NZ – an AS/NZS newly issued Standard.
• BRANZ resources – Appraisals, Bulletins, Research Now series and Build magazine articles.

Resources removed from BCH in August 2021:
• A suspended MBIE Product Certificate (CodeMark).
• Withdrawn MBIE Product Certificates (CodeMark).
• Withdrawn BRANZ Appraisals.

The following resources have been added to Building CodeHub:

MBIE Product Certificates (CodeMark) - new, re-issued and revised:

• GM-CM30130 RevA  HomeRAB Pre-Cladding and RAB Board by JAMES HARDIE
• CM70071  DuPont Tyvek Flashing Tapes
• CM70089 Rev1  IBS EUROFloor
• CM70100  DuPont Tyvek HomeWrap®
• CM20099 Rev 2  Kooltherm® K12 Framing Board, Kooltherm® K17 Insulated Plasterboard, Kooltherm® K18 Insulated Plasterboard
• CM20214  Jiangsu Bosen Aluminium Doors and Windows
• CM70066 Rev 1  Elitfönster Windows and Doors
• CM20236  Clevertronics CleverEVAC Dynamic Green Exit Sign
• CM20243  CSR Hebel® PowerPanel50 & PowerPanelXL External Wall Cladding Systems
• CM70050 Rev1 COLORSTEEL® Endura® DRIDEX® and COLORSTEEL® Maxx® DRIDEX®
• CM70054  FIBO Wall Panel System

CodeWords - Issue 102:

• (Build It) Right First Time

AS/NZS Standard - current recently issued:

• AS/NZS 1170.2:2021 Structural Design Actions, Part 2: Wind Actions

BRANZ Appraisals -new, re-issued and amended:

• Appraisal number 685 (2021)  Soprema DuO Roof and Deck Membrane Systems
• Appraisal number 912 (2021)  Thermakraft 220 Synthetic Wall Underlay
• Appraisal number 1189 (2021)  Hermpac Cedar Horizontal Cavity Battens
• Appraisal number 1170 (2021)  Watertight Penetration Seal
• Appraisal number 1173 (2021)  Archimax® Cladding System
• Appraisal number 400 (2021)  DurAbond™ Roof Pointing Compound
• Appraisal number 905 (2021)  Spapanel Wall Lining System
• Appraisal number 908 (2021)  Dynex Soffit System
• Appraisal number 913 (2021)  DynaFlash Flashings
• Appraisal number 924 (2021)  Ados MS Sealant

BRANZ Bulletins:

• BU664(2021)  Residential rainwater systems
• BU665(2021)  Residential greywater systems

BRANZ Research Now:

• Warmer drier healthier #5: Indoor conditions and mould growth in New Zealand homes

BUILD Articles:

• Strengthening brick gable-ended roofs - Build 185(2021)
• Level threshold access - Build 185 (2021)
• Use of let-in plywood bracing - Build 185 (2021)
• BRANZ on H1 proposal - Build 185 (2021)
• Modelling higher thermal performance - Build 185 (2021)
• Changes ahead for NZS 3604 - Build 185 (2021)

 

The following resources have been removed from Building CodeHub:

MBIE Product Certificate (CodeMark) - suspended:

• CM70054  FIBO Wall Panel System

MBIE Product Certificates (CodeMark) - withdrawn:

• CMA-CM40128  DuPont™ Flashing Tape
• CMA-CM40140  DuPont™ Tyvek® HomeWrap Breathable, Fire Retardant, Synthetic Wall Underlay
• CMA-CM40141 (Rev 1)  DuPont™ FlexWrap™ NF
• CM70057 Rev 1 Novater S-C
• CM70058  Novabond F.C. 200
• CM70059  Nova-Adhesive 20

BRANZ Appraisals - withdrawn:

• Appraisal number 467 (2005)  Titan® and Exotec® Façade Panel Rainscreen
• Appraisal number 947 (2017)  Aluband XTREME Flashing Tape

Notification date: 2 September 2021