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Building CodeHub resources update – March 2024

Resources added/updated in BCH in March 2024 include:
• MBIE new and updated resources – Product certificates (CodeMark), a MultiProof certificate and Determinations
• BRANZ new and updated resources – Appraisals.
Resources removed from BCH in March 2024:
• MBIE MultiProof certificates - withdrawn
• BRANZ Appraisals - withdrawn

The following resources have been added to Building CodeHub:

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

• CMNZ70123 - Biowood Shiplap Weatherboards, Castellated profile Cladding and Soffit Systems (BSWCS)
• CMNZ30156 version A - QPOD Foundation
• CM70011 Rev 2 - IKO Permatec Tanking System
• CMNZ70143 version 1 - Forté Timber Overlay Flooring System
• CMNZ70032 version 3 - Nuraply 3PM Torch-on Membrane for Roofs, Decks, Gutters and Parapets
• CMNZ70053 version 2 - Newton System 500

MBIE MultiProof certificate:

• A10591: Hawke's Bay Project Management Ltd - Proposed Classroom building - MoE Requirements

MBIE Determinations:

• 2024/002: The issue of a notice to fix for building work on an existing building’s foundation
• 2024/003: Whether three buildings are backcountry huts
• 2024/004: Regarding the refusal to carry out a final inspection and issue a code compliance certificate for a 22-year-old house
• 2024/005: The authority’s decision to issue a code compliance certificate for a swimming pool
• 2024/006: The refusal to issue a certificate of acceptance for building work associated with a dwelling
• 2024/007: An authority's refusal to grant building consent for a new dwelling, and compliance of a proposed foundation design with Clause B1 Structure
• 2024/008: Whether a timber barrier to a retaining wall complies with Building Code clauses F4.3.1 and F4.3.4
• 2024/009: Regarding the issue of a code compliance certificate for a detached dwelling and outbuilding
• 2024/010: The decision to issue a notice to fix for sitework required to avoid the likelihood of damage to other property
• 2024/012: Regarding whether the installation of a woodburner complies with the Building Code

BRANZ Appraisals - new, re-issued and amended:

• Appraisal number 311 (2024) - Sikaflex MS (Building sealant)
• Appraisal number 452 (2024) - Sika Boom® Air Seal
• Appraisal number 636 (2024) - PRIMA Ceramic Tile Underlay™
• Appraisal number 852 (2024) - SikaProof® A+12 Waterproofing Membrane

The following resources have been removed from Building CodeHub:

MBIE MultiProof certificates - withdrawn:

• A10135: The Ark - Small dwelling
• A10078: Dax Group Ltd - 2 unit terrace 2 storey 2 bedroom units
• A10140 - 5.0m x 2.76m - Dwelling unit.
• A10141 - 7.4m x 2.76m – Dwelling unit
• A10142 - 8.4m x 2.76m – Dwelling unit
• A10143 - 9.8m x 2.76m – Dwelling unit

BRANZ Appraisals - withdrawn:

• Appraisal number 1113 (2020) - Demtech Shower Base System
• Appraisal number 1115 (2020) - Demtech Deck and Balcony Floor Panelling System
• Appraisal number 896 (2015) - Linea® Oblique Weatherboard (Horizontal) Cavity Cladding
• Appraisal number 897 (2015) - Linea® Oblique Weatherboard (Vertical) Cavity Cladding

Notification date: 1 April 2024