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Building CodeHub resources update – January 2023

Resources added to BCH in January 2023 include:
• MBIE new and updated resources – Product certificates (CodeMark).
• Concrete NZ – an updated Code of practice.
• BRANZ new, re-issued and revised resources – Appraisals and Research reports.

Resources removed from BCH in January 2023:
• Withdrawn BRANZ Appraisals.

The following resources have been added to Building CodeHub:

MBIE Product Certificates (CodeMark) - new, re-issued and revised:

• CMNZ 30147 Rev A  ObliqueTM Weatherboard by James Hardie Cavity Cladding
• CMNZ 70134  NZ FOAM ORANGE STD (Ecofoam RS240)
• CMNZ70113  HBS Agribalance Insulation
• CMNZ70131  STEELOX Piping System

Concrete NZ Code of practice  - updated:

• CCANZ CP 01:2022  Code of Practice for Weathertight Concrete and Concrete Masonry Construction

BRANZ Appraisals - new, re-issued and amended:

• Appraisal number 682 (2022)  Terra Lana Wool Insulation
• Appraisal number 678 (2022)  Danosa Torch-on Roof Waterproofing Membrane
• Appraisal number 411 (2018)  Viking Dec-K-ing PVC Waterproofing Membrane
• Appraisal number 648 (2022)  Knauf Glasswool Insulation
• Appraisal number 943 (2021)  Thermakraft Covertek 401 Roof Underlay
• Appraisal number 1090 (2019)  Temper Cloud Insulation
• Appraisal number 1091 (2019)  Temper Cloud Underfloor Insulation
• Appraisal number 1097 (2019)  Premier Polyester Insulation
• Appraisal number 1098 (2019)  Premier Polyester Underfloor Insulation
• Appraisal number 543 (2022)  Homerit Premium Series PVC-U Windows and Doors
• Appraisal number 804 (2019)  ADESO® Adesoguard and REOXTHENE TECHNOLOGY® Damp Proof (DPM) Membranes
• Appraisal number 1043 (2018)  Evolight S Torch On Membrane System
• Appraisal number 1081 (2019)  Spider P Roof and Deck Membranes
• Appraisal number 1123 (2020)  Wet-seal Enviro-coat IS 520 Internal Waterproofing Membrane
• Appraisal number 1049 (2019)  ecoInsulation Glasswool
• Appraisal number 1229 (2023)  Thermakraft Covertek 215 Roof Underlay
• Appraisal number 940 (2022)  GIB® Intertenancy Barrier Systems for Terraced Homes
• Appraisal number 510 (2019)  Caviteclad Exterior Insulation and Finishing System

BRANZ Research reports:

• SR468 Fire performance of structural insulated panels (SIPs) for residential buildings (2022)
• ER69 Densified Housing: Analysis of Fire Resistance Requirements (2022)
• ER68 Passive Fire Protection of Cross Laminated Timber (2022)

The following resources have been removed from Building CodeHub:

BRANZ Appraisals - withdrawn:

• Appraisal number 404 (2019)  BituFLAME® Roof and Deck Membranes
• Appraisal number 1092 (2020)  Rubberfuse Sintofoil TPO Membranes

Notification date: 2 February 2023