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Building CodeHub resources update – November 2023
Resources added/updated to BCH in November 2023 include:
• MBIE new and updated – Product certificates (CodeMark), Determinations, MultiProof certificates.
• BRANZ new, re-issued and revised - Appraisals.
• BRANZ archived - a Tool - Annual Loss Factor (ALF4.0).
Resources removed from BCH in November 2023:
• MBIE withdrawn – a Practice Advisory guide and a Product (CodeMark) certificate.
The following resources have been added to Building CodeHub:
MBIE Product Certificates (CodeMark) - new, re-issued and revised:
- CMNZ70088 version 1 - Gorter Roof Hatches, Floor Doors, Stairs and Plenums
- CMNZ10033 version 01 - APL Metro Series ThermalHEART® with Centrafix™ Windows and Doors
- CMNZ10019 revision 2 - Hiandri Bottom Plate Packers
- CMNZ10026 revision 3 - CUPOLEX® ecodome™ System
- CMNZ30084 version M - JSC VertiClad Cladding System
- CMNZ70060 version 2 - SmartClad™ Weatherboard System
- CMNZ30044 version J - Lockwood Wall System
- CMNZ70021 version 1 - DriStud RU22, RU24, FRU36 & FRU38 Roof Underlays
MBIE Determinations:
- 2023/019: The proposed refusals to issue two code compliance certificates for building work to construct and alter a dwelling
- 2023/020: Determination regarding compliance of the depositing and collection of solid waste
- 2023/021: The refusal to issue a code compliance certificate for a 21-year-old dwelling
- 2023/022: Regarding the compliance of an existing pool barrier with section 162C and consideration of a waiver or modification
- 2023/023: Regarding the refusal to issue a notice to fix for a concrete slab foundation
- 2023/024: Regarding the decision of the authority‘s proposed decision to refuse to issue a building consent in respect of the location of a pool barrier
- 2023/025: The authority’s decision to issue a notice to fix for a container arch structure that was constructed without building consent
- 2023/026: Regarding the compliance of a pool barrier with section 162C of the Building Act 2004
- 2023/027: The compliance with clause E2 of a proposed direct-fixed plywood cladding system on a building
- 2023/028: Regarding the compliance of a pool barrier with section 162C of the Building Act 2004
- 2023/029: An authority's refusal of an application for a discretionary exemption from the requirement to obtain a building consent
- 2023/030: The issue of a building consent, specifically in regard to three cladding details
- 2023/031: Decision by an authority to grant a building consent and issue a code compliance certificate for a relocatable dwelling
- 2023/032: Regarding the compliance of a pool barrier with a shade-sail pole on the outside with BC clause F9 to the extent as required by section 17 of the Building Act 2004
- 2023/033: Regarding the compliance of, and decisions made by an authority in relation to, building work encroaching on to a neighbouring property
MBIE MultiProof Certificates:
- A10587: Neil Colliver - QBH23 43sqm 1 Bedroom single storey kitset dwelling
- A10588: Maxion Building Services - Maxion 4 Bed Design - 4 Bedroom Dwelling with Gable Roof
- A10589: Maxion Building Services - Maxion 4 Bed Design - 4 Bedroom Dwelling with Mono-pitch Roof
BRANZ Appaisals - new, re-issued and amended:
- Appraisal number 767 (2023) - Pink® Batts® Skillion Roof Insulation
- Appraisal number 238 (2023) - Pink® Batts® Insulation
- Appraisal number 632 (2023) - Pink® Batts® SnugFloor® Insulation
BRANZ Tool - archived:
- ALF4.0 (Annual Loss Factor) - a thermal design of houses tool - no longer sufficient to demonstrate compliance with the current building thermal envelope requirements.
The following resources have been removed from Building CodeHub:
MBIE Practice Advisory guide - withdrawn:
- Practice Advisory 5 - Allow for movement - Precast hollow core floor assemblies
MBIE Product Certificate - withdrawn:
- CM70020 - DriStud RU 24 Roof Underlay
Notification date: 1 December 2023