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Building CodeHub resources update - February 2021
Resources added to BCH in February 2021 include:
MBIE resources – Product Certificates (CodeMark), Determinations and MultiProof Certificates.
BRANZ resources – Appraisals, Bulletins and Build magazine articles.
Resources removed from BCH in February 2021:
A suspended and a withdrawn MBIE Product Certificate (CodeMark).
The following resources have been added to Building CodeHub:
MBIE Product Certificates (CodeMark):
- CM70092 Enviro® Cladding system
- CM70093 Masons Roof Underlays – VHP Strong, VHP Ultra, VHO Maxi, UNI FR
- CM70088 Gorter Roof Hatches, Floor Doors, Stairs and Plenums
- GM-CM30036 (Rev L) Hermpac VertiLine Vertical Shiplap Weatherboard Cavity System
- GM-CM30038 (Rev I) Hermpac Bevelback and Rebated Bevelback Weatherboard Cavity System
- GM-CM30037 (Rev I) Hermpac Rusticated, Splaycut and Multi-Splay Weatherboard Cavity System
MBIE Determinations:
- 2020/014: Regarding the authority's refusal to grant an amendment to a building consent
- 2020/015: Regarding the refusal to issue a code compliance certificate for building work on a relocated house
- 2020/016: Regarding the authority's issuing of a code compliance certificate in respect of the mechanical ventilation system to a restaurant kitchen
- 2020/017: Regarding the issue of a notice to fix in respect of the use of a trailer and timber wall.
- 2020/018: Regarding the compliance of a pool barrier and whether the authority was correct to grant an exemption for its construction.
- 2020/019: Regarding the authority's decision to issue a notice to fix for an agricultural effluent storage pond.
- 2020/020: Regarding the decision not to extend the deadline for completing seismic work for an earthquake-prone building.
- 2020/021: Regarding the refusal to issue a code compliance certificate for the replacement of waterproofing membranes and tiles to concrete decks
- 2020/022: Regarding the compliance of the foundations to a new dwelling with Building Code Clause B1 with respect to the protection of other property.
- 2020/023: The refusal to issue a code compliance certificate for building work
- 2020/024: Regarding the grant of a building consent for alterations to a building, with a condition requiring notification that the land is subject to a natural hazard.
- 2020/025: Regarding the authority's decisions to issue a dangerous and insanitary building notice and a certificate of acceptance.
- 2020/026: Regarding the compliance of a swimming pool barrier consisting of a pool cover and a proposed alarm system.
- 2020/027: Regarding the issue of a dangerous building notice requiring repair work to be carried out to the building
- 2020/028: Regarding the compliance of a pool barrier with Building Code Clause F9 Means of restricting access to residential pools
- 2020/029: Regarding the issue of a notice to fix for building work to a sprinkler system carried out without a building consent
- 2020/030: Regarding the purported refusal to grant a building consent because of a dispute about the importance level of the building
- 2020/031: Regarding the purported refusal to issue a building consent for the construction of retaining walls and associated drainage
- 2020/032: Regarding the compliance of a soil fixture space without a hand basin with Building Code Clause G1 Personal hygiene
- 2020/033: The refusal to issue a code compliance certificate for historical building work to construct an outbuilding
- 2020/034: Regarding the compliance of fire safety precautions in a motel
MBIE MultiProof Certificates:
- A10484: Ashcroft Homes (Auckland) Ltd - Kingston Design
- A10488: Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities. Standard Housing - 2 Bed Terrace Type C1 Design
- A10489: Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities. Standard Housing - 2 Bed Terrace Type C2 Design
- A10490: Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities. Standard Housing - 2 Bed Terrace Type C3 Design
- A10491: Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities. Standard Housing - 2 Bed Terrace Type D1 Design
- A10492: Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities. Standard Housing - 2 Bed Terrace Type D2 Design
- A10493: Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities. Standard Housing - 2 Bed Terrace Type D3 Design
- A10494: Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities. Standard Housing - 2 Bed Terrace Skewed Type CK1 Design
- A10495: Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities. Standard Housing - 2 Bed Terrace Skewed Type CK2 Design
- A10496: Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities. Standard Housing - 2 Bed Terrace Skewed Type CK3 Design
- A10497: Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities. Standard Housing - 2 Bed Terrace Skewed Type DK1 Design
- A10498: Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities. Standard Housing - 2 Bed Terrace Skewed Type DK2 Design
- A10499: Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities. Standard Housing - 2 Bed Terrace Skewed Type DK3 Design
BRANZ Appraisals - new, re-issued and amended:
- Appraisal number 511 (2020) Weathertex Direct Fixed Weatherboard Cladding Systems
- Appraisal number 512 (2020) Weathertex Cavity Fixed Weatherboard Cladding Systems
- Appraisal number 513 (2020) Weathertex Direct Fixed Weathergroove Panel Cladding Systems
- Appraisal number 514 (2020) Weathertex Cavity Fixed Weathergroove Panel Cladding Systems
- Appraisal number 427 (2021) GIB® Wet Area Systems
- Appraisal number 722 (2020) KOROK® External Wall Systems
BRANZ Bulletins:
BUILD Articles:
- Braced wall bottom plate to concrete slab connections - Build 182 (2021)
- High-performance details - Build 182 (2021)
- High-performance domestic walls - Build 182 (2021)
- Dragon ties revisited - Build 182 (2021)
- Atmosphere and material durability - Build 182 (2021)
- Designing durable steel structures - Build 182 (2021)
The following resources have been removed from Building CodeHub:
MBIE Product Certificates (CodeMark) – suspended:
MBIE Product Certificates (CodeMark) – withdrawn:
- BCS-152216-CMNZ The ASCC DEMILEC HEATLOK XT Spray Applied PU Foam
Notification date: 3 March 2021