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Building CodeHub resources update – December 2023
Resources added/updated to BCH in December 2023 include:
• MBIE new and updated resources – Product certificates (CodeMark), a Guidance, a MultiProof certificate and a CodeWords article.
• BRANZ new, re-issued and revised resources - Appraisals and Build articles.
Resources removed from BCH in December 2023:
• BRANZ Appraisals - withdrawn
The following resources have been added to Building CodeHub:
MBIE Product Certificates (CodeMark) - new, re-issued and revised:
- CM20220 version 03 - BENTECH Bentonite® Heavy Duty GCL Tanking Membrane
- CMNZ70023 version 2 - DINEX Building Design Method
- CMNZ30119 version C - EQUITONE Facade System
- CMNZ70024 version 5 - MiTek LUMBERLOK Timber Connectors
- CM20222 version 01 - CSR Hebel® Intertenancy Wall System
- CMNZ70114 version 6 - ELIMENT® Insulation - Glass Mineral Wool Insulation
MBIE Determinations:
- 2023/034: An authority's decision to issue a notice to fix for a change of use of a building
- 2023/035: Whether proposed alterations to a dwelling to replace internal stairs with a lift comply with Clause D1 Access routes
- 2023/036: The issuing of a certificate of acceptance for building work in the roof space of a house
- 2023/037: The compliance of a waterproof membrane tanking system with Clause E2 of the Building Code
- 2023/038: The authority’s decision to issue a notice to fix in relation to weathertightness remedial work to a 17‐year‐old building
- 2023/039: Compliance of handrails to an external stair with Clause D1 Access routes
MBIE Guidance:
MBIE MultiProof Certificate - updated:
MBIE CodeWords article:
BRANZ Appraisals - new, re-issued and amended:
- Appraisal number 1252 (2023) - PXR Residential Cavity Rail System
- Appraisal number 1253 (2023) - Shera Shiplap Vertical Weatherboard Cavity Cladding
- Appraisal number 1254 (2023) - Shera Shiplap Horizontal Weatherboard Cavity Cladding
- Appraisal number 949 (2023) - Stratocell® Whisper™ FR Sound Absorbing Foam
- Appraisal number 764 (2023) - Shadowclad® Ventilated Cavity Cladding System
- Appraisal number 1037 (2023) - Colphene BSW Tanking Membrane System
- Appraisal number 895 (2023) - Marmox Building Products
Build magazine articles:
- Insulating external timber-framed walls - Build 199 (2023)
- Insulation retrofits get a new driver - Build 199 (2023)
- Ventilation building retrofit project - Build 199 (2023)
- Evaluating walls for their bracing value - Build 199 (2023)
- 140 mm framing instead of 90 mm - Build 199 (2023)
- Replacing windows in existing openings - Build 199 (2023)
- Higher performance from thermal insulation - Build 199 (2023)
- H1 floors refresher - Build 199 (2023)
The following resources have been removed from Building CodeHub:
BRANZ Appraisals - withdrawn:
- Appraisal number 1007 (2018) - Just Insulation
- Appraisal number 1008 (2018) - Just Underfloor Insulation
- Appraisal number 1012 (2018) - Greenwool Underfloor Insulation
Notification date: 7 January 2024