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Building CodeHub resources update - October 2020

Resources added to BCH in October 2020 include:
MBIE resources – Product Certificates (CodeMark), a Decision document and the Cladding infographic.
BRANZ resources – Appraisals, Bulletins, Build magazine articles, a Research report and a Study report.

Resources removed from BCH in October 2020:
Suspended and withdrawn MBIE Product Certificates (CodeMark).

The following resources have been added to Building CodeHub:

MBIE Product Certificate (CodeMark):

• BRANZ-CM-1024 ReidBar™ Grout Sleeve System
• CM70065 Loxo Cladding System
• CM70070 ModWood Decking and Screening
• CM20158 Rev 1 Dux Actamatic Grease Converter
• CM70052 TRM WeatherAll® System

MBIE Decision Document:

• Building Code 2020 Update Public Consultation outcomes

MBIE Infographic:

• Building Code 2020 Update - Cladding Infographic (Protection from Fire C/AS2 and C/VM2)

BRANZ Appraisals - new, re-issued and amended:

• Appraisal number 1139 (2020) Eziyaka Pads
• Appraisal number 823 (2020) Everguard and Everguard Extreme TPO Roof and Deck Membranes
• Appraisal number 1123 (2020) Wet-seal Enviro-coat IS520 Internal Waterproofing Membrane
• Appraisal number 1124 (2020) Wet-seal DS420 Exterior Waterproofing Membrane
• Appraisal number 882 (2020)  Space-IT Pile Pad
• Appraisal number 1073 (2020) Watertight Platinum Plus Roof Underlay
• Appraisal number 1074 (2020) Watertight Silver Wall Underlay
• Appraisal number 1113 (2020) Demtech Shower Base System
• Appraisal number 1115 (2020) Demtech Deck and Balcony Floor Panelling System

BRANZ Bulletins:

• BU653 Damp-proof membranes to concrete slabs
• BU654 Installation and maintenance of solid fuel appliances

Build articles:

• Subfloor bracing distribution - Build 180(2020)
• Hold-down fixings - Build 180(2020)
• Boundary wall fire resistance rating - Build 180(2020)
• Fire Safety for Densified Housing - Build 180(2020)
• Fire Design of Tall Timber Buildings - Build 180(2020)
• Speaking from experience (roof ventilation) - Build 180(2020)
• A school lesson (roof ventilation) - Build 180(2020)
• Airtightness of apartments - Build 180(2020)
• Optimal ventilation? - Build 180(2020)
• Assessing SIPs in New Zealand - Build 180(2020)

BRANZ Research Report:

• Warmer drier healthier #1 - Retrofitting insulation in weatherboard walls with linings on: Effective water management

BRANZ Study Report:

• SR455 - Airtightness of selected apartments in New Zealand

 

The following resources have been removed from Building CodeHub:

MBIE Product Certificate (CodeMark) – suspended:

• CM40246-I01-R00  Alpolic FR®

MBIE Product Certificates (CodeMark) – withdrawn:

• AQ-221217-CMNZ DriStud FRU 28
• CMA-CM40078 (Rev1) Loxo Cladding System
• CMA-CM40210-I01-R01 ModWood Technologies Pty Ltd - Wood Plastic Composite Decking and Screening
• BCS-148316-CMNZ The TRM WeatherAll® System

Notification date: 2 November 2020