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Building CodeHub resources update – August 2022
Resources added to BCH in August 2022 include:
• MBIE new and updated resources – Product certificates (CodeMark), Guidance and Determinations
• BRANZ new, re-issued and revised resources – Appraisals, Bulletins, Research reports and Build magazine articles
• Other supporting resources – Eco Design Advisor website and NZ Green Building Council’s H1 Calculator.
The following resources have been added to Building CodeHub:
MBIE Product Certificates (CodeMark) - new, re-issued and revised:
- BRANZ-CM-1024 Rev 3 ReidBar™ Reinforcing Bar Connection System
- GM-CM30084 RevH JSC VertiClad Cladding System
- GM-CM30082 RevE JSC BevelClad Cladding System
- GM-CM30081 RevE JSC RustiClad Cladding System
- GM-CM30083 RevE JSC Board and Batten System
- GM-CM30047-RevG Nichiha EX Series Wall Cladding System
- BRANZ-CM-1020 Rev 2 SupaWall Blow-in External Wall
- CM70072 Rev3 Barricade FR
- GM-CM30041 Rev I Cemintel Territory Wall Cladding System
- CM70114 Rev 3 ELIMENT® Glass Mineral Wool Insulation
- CM20251 Tianjin HQ Aluminium Alloy Windows
- BRANZ-CM-1012 Garrison® Rusticated Weatherboards
- BRANZ-CM-1013 Garrison® Vertical Shiplap Weatherboards
MBIE guidance - updated:
MBIE Determinations - updated:
- 2018/005: Automatic pool covers for swimming pools complying with Building Code Clause F9 and section 162C of the Building Act
- 2018/017: Compliance of an indoor swimming pool without a barrier
- 2019/026: Regarding the compliance of a pool barrier to the extent required by section 162C of the Building Act
- 2019/031:Regarding the compliance of a pool barrier with adjacent palm trees
- 2019/038: Regarding the compliance of a 23-year-old pool fence
- 2019/052: Regarding the compliance of a pool barrier to the extent required by section 162C of the Building Act for an indoor pool
- 2020/001: Regarding the compliance of a pool barrier to the extent required by section 162C of the Building Act
- 2020/004: Regarding the compliance of a pool barrier consisting of an automatic cover and the decision to issue a code compliance certificate
- 2020/026: Regarding the compliance of a swimming pool barrier consisting of a pool cover and a proposed alarm system.
- 2021/009: Regarding the compliance of a new section of pool barrier
- 2021/014: Regarding compliance with the Building Act of an existing pool barrier
- 2021/015: Regarding the compliance of an existing pool barrier
BRANZ Appraisals - new, re-issued and amended:
- Appraisal number 550 (2019) Nu-Wall Aluminium Cladding System - Horizontal on Cavity
- Appraisal number 556 (2019) Nu-Wall Aluminium Cladding System - Vertical Direct Fixed
- Appraisal number 685 (2021) Soprema DuO Roof and Deck Membrane Systems
- Appraisal number 723 (2017) AquaBlok Exterior Waterproofing Membranes
- Appraisal number 724 (2017) AquaBlok Interior Waterproofing Membranes
- Appraisal number 811 (2019) Sikalastic - 152 Exterior Waterproofing Membrane
- Appraisal number 812 (2019) Sikalastic-152 and Sikalastic-220W Interior Waterproofing Membranes
- Appraisal number 870 (2019) Nu-Wall Aluminium Cladding System - Vertical on Cavity
- Appraisal number 884 (2020) FiberTite Roofing Systems
- Appraisal number 923 (2021) Derbigum Roofing Membranes
- Appraisal number 997 (2017) Shera Overlap Weatherboard Cavity Cladding
- Appraisal number 1057 (2019) Rooflogic Ultraflex TPO Membranes
- Appraisal number 1075 (2020) Sika Basement to Roof
- Appraisal number 444 (2022) Protecto Sill Window Sealing System
- Appraisal number 683 (2022) SmartClad™ Bevelback Weatherboard Direct Fixed Cladding System
- Appraisal number 981 (2022) Metalcraft Ceiling Batten System
- Appraisal number 982 (2022) HRV AirSense Ventilation System
- Appraisal number 944 (2022) Viapol Systema Roof and Deck Membrane System
- Appraisal number 951 (2022) Metra Ceiling
- Appraisal number 1043 (2018) Evolight S Torch On Membrane System
- Appraisal number 307 (2019) Butylclad, Epiclad and Epiclad FBS Roof Membranes
- Appraisal number 656 (2020) Viking Enviroclad Roofing and Deck Membrane
- Appraisal number 948 (2022) Viking GM Torch On Membranes
- Appraisal number 380 (2021) Autex GreenStuf® Insulation
BRANZ Bulletins:
- BU674 Seismic retrofitting houses with piled foundations on sloping sites
- BU675 Using a Scala Penetrometer
BRANZ Research Reports:
- BRANZ Research Now - Materials #1 - Durability evaluation framework for new building materials
- BRANZ Research Now - Materials #2 - Fire performance requirements for structural insulated panels (SIPs) in New Zealand residential builds
- ER70 PHINZ High-performance construction details handbook (2022)
BUILD articles:
- Installing wall underlay and flexible flashing tape - Build 191 (2022)
- The rise of liquefaction rules - Build 191 (2022)
- Compliance for H1 5th edition design - Build 191 (2022)
- H1 and sloping truss roof options - Build 191 (2022)
- Changes to housing insulation upgrade dates - Build 191 (2022)
- Fire resistance of tall buildings - Build 191 (2022)
- Cutting fire spread with cavity barriers - Build 191 (2022)
- Building resilience in volcanic eruptions - Build 191 (2022)
- Fire-safe use of timber - Build 191 (2022)
Other supporting resources:
NZGBC Calculating Tool:
Notification date: 5 September 2022