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Building CodeHub resources update – November 2021
Resources added to BCH in November 2021 include:
• MBIE new and updated resources – Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods for Building Code clauses, Product Certificates (CodeMark) and Guidelines.
• BRANZ new, re-issued and revised resources – Appraisals.
The following resources have been added to Building CodeHub:
Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods:
- B1/VM1: Structure – General. (First edition, Amendment 20)
- B1/VM4: Structure - Foundation (First edition, Amendment 20)
- B1/AS1: Structure – General. (First edition, Amendment 20)
- B1/AS3: Small Chimneys (First edition, Amendment 20)
- E2/VM2: Cladding systems for buildings up to 25 m in height – including junctions with windows, door and other penetrations. (Second edition)
- G7/VM1: Natural light for all buildings including those with borrowed daylight. (Second edition)
- G7/AS1: Natural Light for simple buildings up to three storeys excluding those with borrowed daylight. (Second edition)
- G7/AS2: Natural Light for simple buildings excluding those with borrowed daylight. (First edition)
- H1/VM1: Energy efficiency for all housing, and buildings up to 300 m². (Fifth edition)
- H1/VM2: Energy efficiency for buildings greater than 300 m². (First edition)
- H1/VM3: Energy efficiency of HVAC systems in commercial buildings. (First edition)
- H1/AS1: Energy efficiency for all housing, and buildings up to 300 m². (Fifth edition)
- H1/AS2: Energy efficiency for buildings greater than 300 m². (First edition)
MBIE Product Certificates (CodeMark):
- CM70023 Rev 1 DINEX Building Design Method
- BRANZ-CM-1024-Rev2 ReidBar™ Reinforcing Bar Connection System
- GM-CM30133 RevA Timberlink LOSP VACSOL AZURE Treated Outdoor Structural Timber
- GM-CM30083 RevB JSC Board and Batten System
- GM-CM30084 RevE JSC VertiClad Cladding System
- GM-CM30082 RevB JSC BevelClad Cladding System
- BRANZ-CM-1019-Rev1 Hiandri Bottom Plate Packers
MBIE Guidelines:
BRANZ Appraisals - new, re-issued and amended:
- Appraisal number 1152 (2021) Vent-Axia Mechanical Extract Ventilation (MEV) System
- Appraisal number 1201 (2021) Big Wool Insulation
- Appraisal number 464 (2019) Ecofleece® Sheep's Wool Insulation
- Appraisal number 462 (2021) Shelterseal Damp-Proof Membranes
- Appraisal number 565 (2021) Paslode Stud/Plate Connection
- Appraisal number 662 (2021) Bostik MS Safe Fix Adhesive
- Appraisal number 926 (2021) Quick Batten Tray 450™ Roofing System
- Appraisal number 934 (2021) Jesani® Shower and Door Channels
Notification date: 1 December 2021