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Building CodeHub resources update – December 2021
Resources added to BCH in December 2021 include:
• MBIE new and updated resources – Product Certificates (CodeMark), Determinations, MultiProof Certificates and Guidelines.
• BRANZ new, re-issued and revised resources – Appraisals, Bulletins and Build articles.
The following resources have been added to Building CodeHub:
MBIE Product Certificates (CodeMark):
- BRANZ-CM-1020 Rev1 SupaWall Blow-in External Wall
- CM70116 Masons UNI® Flexible Air Barrier
- CM70117 Masons UNI® PRO Flexible Air Barrier
- CM70098 Rev1 Masons Roof Underlays – VHP Strong, VHP Ultra, VHP Maxi.
- GM-CM30092-RevB Viking GM Torch On Membrane Systems
- GM-CM30081 RevB JSC RustiClad Cladding System
- GM-CM30083 RevB JSC Board and Batten System
- GM-CM30086 Rev G Allied Superslab Concrete Floors
MBIE Determinations:
- 2021/014: Regarding compliance with the Building Act of an existing pool barrier
- 2021/015: Regarding the compliance of an existing pool barrier
- 2021/016: Regarding the decision to issue a notice to fix for a retaining wall
- 2021/017: Regarding the issue of a code compliance certificate for the installation of a solid fuel burning appliance
- 2021/018: Regarding the compliance of a pool with Building Code Clause F4 Safety from falling
- 2021/019: Regarding the compliance of a swimming pool barrier that incorporates an existing balcony balustrade
- 2021/020: Regarding the refusal to issue a code compliance certificate for 23-year old alterations to a residential dwelling
- 2021/021: Regarding the withdrawal of a notice to fix for a retaining wall, near the boundary with another property
- 2021/022: Regarding two notices to fix and whether work carried out is building work
- 2021/023: Regarding the purported refusal by an authority to grant a building consent for proposed new timber retaining walls
- 2021/024: Regarding the compliance of a proposed pool barrier incorporating an existing boundary fence
- 2021/025: Regarding compliance of timber shiplap weatherboards, coated with black paint, installed on a dwelling
MBIE MultiProof Certificates:
- A10516: Ready To Go Homes Ltd - Option 1 Design
- A10517: Ready To Go Homes Ltd - Option 1a Design
- A10518: Ready To Go Homes Ltd - Option 2 Design
- A10519: Ready To Go Homes Ltd - Option 3 Design
- A10520: Ready To Go Homes Ltd - Option 3a Design
- A10521: Ready To Go Homes Ltd - Option 4 Design
- A10522: Ready To Go Homes Ltd - Option 5 Design
- A10523: Ready To Go Homes Ltd - Option 6 Design
- A10524: Ready To Go Homes Ltd - Option 6a Design
- A10526: EasyBuild Ltd - Tirau Design
MBIE Guidelines - updated:
- Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering Practice: Module 1. Overview of the geotechnical guidelines
- Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering Practice - Module 3: Identification, assessment and mitigation of liquefaction hazards
- Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering Practice - Module 4: Earthquake resistant foundation design
- Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering Practice - Module 5: Ground improvement of soils prone to liquefaction
- Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering Practice - Module 6: Earthquake resistant retaining wall design
- Product substitution and variations guidance
BRANZ Appraisals - new, re-issued and amended:
- Appraisal number 1088 (2019) AllProof Passive Fire Protection Products
- Appraisal number 1167 (2021) Platinum Plus Roof Underlay
- Appraisal number 1181 (2021) Hermpac Accoya® VertiLine Vertical Shiplap Weatherboard 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 1186 (2021) Dampfix Trade Interior Waterproofing Membrane
- Appraisal number 1187 (2021) Dampfix Trade Exterior Waterproofing Membrane
- Appraisal number 928 (2021) GIB EzyBrace® Systems
- Appraisal number 943 (2021) Covertek 401 Roof Underlay
- Appraisal number 1161 (2021) ViBest Super Pro Flashing Tape (NZ)
- Appraisal number 1171 (2021) Eproducts Penetration Seal
- Appraisal number 1195 (2021) Selleys Expanding Foams
BRANZ Bulletins:
BUILD Articles:
- Reducing noise from heat pumps - Build 187 (2021)
- Alternative Solutions provide options - Build 187 (2021)
- Corrosion rates in vented roof cavities - Build 187 (2021)
Notification date: 20 December 2021