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Building CodeHub resources update – November 2022

Resources added to BCH in November 2022 include:
• MBIE new and updated resources – Decision Documents, Product certificates (CodeMark) and an Online Education Module.
• BRANZ new, re-issued and revised resources – Guides and Tools, a Bulletin and Appraisals.

The following resources have been added to Building CodeHub:

MBIE Decision Documents on Building Code update 2022 consultation outcome:

• Decision on lead in plumbing products
• Decision on hollow-core floor

MBIE Product Certificates (CodeMark) - new and revised:

• CMNZ70132  STOPDIGGING! Ground Screw Foundation System
• CMNZ30119 RevB  EQUITONE Facade System
• CMNZ30121 RevC  CEDRAL Sidings (Lap/Click) Facade Systems
• CM20099-v03 Kooltherm® K12 Framing Board
• CM20214-v1 Jiangsu Bosen Aluminium Doors and Windows
• CM20314 Kooltherm® K17 Insulated Plasterboard

MBIE Online Education:

• A General provisions - Learning module

BRANZ Guides and Tools - new and updated:

• H1 Energy efficiency support
• H1 Schedule method tool

BRANZ Bulletin:

• BU678 H1 Calculation method - housing, and buildings up to 300 m2

BRANZ Appraisals - new, re-issued and amended:

• Appraisal number 463 (2022)  ARDEX Torch Applied Membranes
• Appraisal number 529 (2022)  GAF Asphalt Roof Shingles
• Appraisal number 684 (2022)  SmartClad™ Bevelback Weatherboard Cavity Cladding System
• Appraisal number 715 (2022)  Bayonet BayoWrap Flame Spec Roof 07 Roof Underlay
• Appraisal number 778 (2022)  Rubberguard Wet Area Waterproofing Membrane
• Appraisal number 777 (2022)  Rubberguard External Waterproofing Membrane
• Appraisal number 756 (2022)  Taita Glasswool Insulation (NZ)
• Appraisal number 979 (2017)  Roof Ventilation Products
• Appraisal number 961 (2022)  Thermofill
• Appraisal number 907 (2022)  Ultibrac Bracket
• Appraisal number 1216 (2022)  Selleys Sealants
• Appraisal number 1203 (2021)  NZSIP Smart Panel Building System
• Appraisal number 484 (2018)  Mapegum WPS, Mapelastic, Mapelastic Smart, Mapelastic Turbo and Mapelastic AquaDefense Wet Area Membranes
• Appraisal number 485 (2018)  Mapelastic and Mapelastic Smart External Waterproofing Membranes
• Appraisal number 507 (2019) Volclay® Waterproofing System
• Appraisal number 1230 (2022) Thermakraft 213 Bituminous Roof and Wall Underlay
• Appraisal number 1196 (2022) Trusty Steel Longrun Steel Roofing

Notification date: 2 December 2022