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Building CodeHub resources update – August 2023
Resources added to BCH in August 2023 include:
• MBIE new and updated resources – Product certificates (CodeMark) and MultiProof certificates, Determinations
• BRANZ new, re-issued and revised resources - Appraisals and Build magazine articles.
Resources removed from BCH in August 2023:
• MBIE resources – withdrawn Product certificates (CodeMark).
• BRANZ resources – a withdrawn Appraisal
The following resources have been added to Building CodeHub:
MBIE Product Certificates (CodeMark) - new, re-issued and revised:
- CMNZ70151 - SOPREMA Waterproofing Membrane Systems
- CMNZ30038 version K - Hermpac Bevelback & Rebated Bevelback Weatherboard Cavity System
- CMNZ30037 version K - Hermpac Rusticated, Splaycut and Multi-Splay Weatherboard Cavity System
- CMNZ70096 version 2 - Kronospan OSB Barrier
- CMNZ30144 version A - Trufill Insulation System
- CM70031 version 2 - J-Frame
- CMNZ70132 version 1 - STOPDIGGING! Ground Screw Foundation System
- CMNZ30150 version A - Metalcraft Insulated Panel Systems AspirePanel & AspireSpan System
- CMNZ25002 version 01 - Cemintel® Surround
MBIE MultiProof Certificates - new and updated:
- A10086: Hawke's Bay Project Management Ltd. - Excel Series - Transportable Classroom - Updated
- A10525: Flexicube NZ - Relocatable Dwelling Unit - Container Conversion - Updated
- A10583: Maxion Building Services - Maxion 1 Bed Design - 1 Bedroom Dwelling
- A10584: Maxion Building Services - Maxion 2 Bed Design - 2 Bedroom Dwelling
- A10585: Maxion Building Services - Maxion 3 Bed Design - 3 Bedroom Dwelling
- A10586: Maxion Building Services - Maxion 3G Bed Design - 3 Bedroom Dwelling with Gable Roof
MBIE Determinations - new and updated:
- 2020/034: Regarding the compliance of fire safety precautions in a motel - Updated
- 2022/028: Regarding the refusal of a building consent and issue of a notice to fix for alterations to an existing dwelling - Updated
- 2023/005: Regarding the decision to issue a notice to fix for modifications to a shipping container
- 2023/006: Regarding the compliance of a bracing design for a single-storey dwelling
- 2023/007: Regarding the authority’s decision to refuse to grant a building consent for alterations to an existing building
- 2023/008: The purported refusal of a building consent on the basis that a certificate of work for a roof truss was not provided
- 2023/009: Regarding a proposal to issue a notice to fix and whether thirteen transportable units are vehicles or buildings
- 2023/010: Regarding the authority’s decision to refuse to grant an application for a building consent for building work to enclose an existing carport
- 2023/011: Regarding the refusal to grant a building consent for alterations to an existing building
- 2023/012: Regarding the decision to issue a code compliance certificate for alterations to an existing residential dwelling
- 2023/013: Regarding the refusal to grant an amendment to a building consent to allow a substitute roofing membrane
- 2023/014: The requirement for a building consent for building work to a relocated building
- 2023/015: Decision to issue a code compliance certificate for the construction of the foundation and floor slab of a vehicle storage shed
- 2023/016: Whether showers constructed without inbuilt seating or handrails comply with clause G1.3.4 of the Building Code
- 2023/018: An authority’s refusal to issue a code compliance certificate for a 27-year-old house
BRANZ Appraisals - new, re-issued and amended:
- Appraisal number 991 (2023) - Aquacomb Water Solution System
- Appraisal number 1243 (2023) - Crommelin Under-tile Wet Area Membranes (Green)
- Appraisal number 1244 (2023) - Crommelin Under-tile Exterior Waterproofing Membranes (Green)
- Appraisal number 903 (2023) - Viking Roof Garden System
- Appraisal number 968 (2023) - Velux Skylights
- Appraisal number 969 (2023) - Velux Roof Windows
- Appraisal number 970 (2023) - Velux Sun Tunnels
- Appraisal number 1006 (2023) - Rubco Butyl Membrane Systems
BUILD articles:
- Horizontal timber weatherboards - Build 197 (2023)
- Framing for secondary insulation to external walls - Build 197 (2023)
- Designing gutters to cope with high rainfall - Build 197 (2023)
The following resources have been removed from Building CodeHub:
MBIE Product Certificates (CodeMark) - withdrawn:
- CM20182 Rev 3 - ARDEX Butynol® Butyl Rubber Roofing Membrane System
- CM20275 Rev 2 - ARDEX Butyseal Heavy Duty Butynol Membrane
- CM70026 - DURADEK Ultra
BRANZ Appraisals - withdrawn:
- Appraisal number 992 (2017) - Cavibat Roof Battens
Notification date: 1 September 2023