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Building CodeHub update - May 2019
The resources added to BCH in May 2019 include:
MBIE Product Certificates (CodeMark), MBIE Determinations, CodeWords articles and BRANZ Appraisals.
The resources removed from BCH in May 2019:
Three withdrawn MBIE Product Certificates (CodeMark) and two withdrawn BRANZ Appraisals.
The following resources have been added to Building CodeHub:
MBIE Product Certificates (CodeMark) - new, re-issued and revised:
- GM-CM30059 (Rev D) James Hardie Linea® Oblique Weatherboard Cavity Cladding
- GM-CM30101 (Rev A) Ecoinsulation Glasswool
- CM40015-I02-R02 Firth RibRaft® Floor System
- CM20099 Kooltherm® K12 Framing Board, Kooltherm® K17 Insulated Plasterboard, Kooltherm® K18 Insulated Plasterboard
- GM-CM30105 (Rev A) Pineclad & Pinetrim XT – Horizontal Weatherboard External Cladding System
- GM-CM30106 (Rev A) Pineclad & Pinetrim XT – Vertical Weatherboard External Cladding System
- CM20221 (Rev 1) wedi Waterproofing System
- CM70015 SUPER-STICK Building Tape
- CM70016 CosyWall® External Wall Cavity Insulation System
- CM70025 Kingspan TEK Panel Building System
- CM40231-I01-R01 DragonBoard®
MBIE Determinations:
- 2019/001: Regarding the code-compliance of sliding and hinged doors that form part of a barrier to a pool
- 2019/002: Regarding the issue of a notice to fix for a house with foam insulation
- 2019/003: Regarding the ground preparation for house foundations and whether this satisfied Clause B1 Structure
- 2019/004: Decisions to refuse to issue a code compliance certificate and to issue a notice to fix in respect of a solid fuel heater
- 2019/005: Regarding the authority’s decision to issue of a notice to fix for the conversion of a garage to a self-contained unit
- 2019/006: Regarding the removal of an insanitary building notice and lack of notification of a natural hazard for a relocated building
- 2019/007: The refusal of a code compliance certificate for 18-year-old additions and alterations to a house
- 2019/008: Regarding the code-compliance of a proposed pool barrier
- 2019/009: Regarding the compliance of proposed carpet flooring to a laundry in an attached garage
- 2019/010: Regarding the code compliance of an intertenancy wall in an apartment building with respect to sound transmission
CodeWards articles - Issue 90:
- New Fire Acceptable Solution effective from 27 June 2019
- What does 'easily cleaned' mean in Building Code clause E3?
BRANZ Appraisals - new, re-issued and amended:
- Appraisal number 1049 (2019) Ecoinsulation Glasswool
- Appraisal number 1050 (2019) Ecoinsulation Underfloor Insulation
- Appraisal number 307 (2019) Butylclad, Epiclad and Epiclad FBS Roof Membranes
- Appraisal number 574 (2019) Zincalume® Steel
- Appraisal number 575 (2019) Gorilla Grip® Adhesives
- Appraisal number 719 (2019) TRADE-SEAL - Pipe and services penetration seal.
- Appraisal number 752 (2019) BGC Duragrid™ Façade System
- Appraisal number 798 (2019) BGC Duragroove™ and Durascape™ Façade Systems (Direct Fix)
- Appraisal number 799 (2019) BGC Duragroove™ and Durascape™ Façade Systems (Cavity)
- Appraisal number 814 (2019) Mitten Cambridge and Cedarline Vinyl Claddings
- Appraisal number 844 (2019) Gorilla Silicone Sealants
- Appraisal number 852 (2019) SikaProof® A Waterproofing Membrane
- Appraisal number 1058 (2019) Green Precast 'Livin Modular' System
- Appraisal number 452 (2019) Sika Boom® Air Seal
- Appraisal number 520 (2019) Novaflex and Polibit Roof and Deck Waterproofing Membranes
- Appraisal number 635 (2019) PRIMAflex™ Cavity Wall Cladding System
- Appraisal number 636 (2019) PRIMA Ceramic Tile Underlay™
- Appraisal number 732 (2019) Nuraply Nuratherm System
- Appraisal number 819 (2019) Allnex Soprema Roofing Membrane Systems
- Appraisal number 847 (2019) BGC Stratum™ and Stratum™ Duo Cavity Cladding Systems
- Appraisal number 848 (2019) BGC Stratum™ Contour Cavity Cladding System
The following resources have been removed from Building CodeHub:
MBIE Product Certificate (CodeMark) - withdrawn:
- AQ-010116-CMNZ (Rev 1) SUPER-STICK Building Tape
- AQ-181017-CMNZ (Rev 1) CosyWall® External Wall Cavity Insulation System
- AQ-180518-CMNZ (Rev 1) Kingspan TEK Panel Building System
BRANZ Appraisals - withdrawn:
- Appraisal number 526 (2006) Danpalon Polycarbonate Glazing System - Housing
- Appraisal number 527 (2006) Danpalon Polycarbonate Glazing System - Commerical
Notification date: 4 June 2019