2023/027: The compliance with clause E2 of a proposed direct-fixed plywood cladding system on a building - 13 Pendene Place, Forrest Hill, Auckland
- Abbreviation
- 2023/027
- Valid from
- 19/10/2023
- Information provider
- Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment,
- Information type
- Determination,
- Format
- PDF,
Description
This determination considers whether the proposed direct-fixed version of the plywood cladding system complies with Building Code Clause E2.3.2, specifically when considering the use of BRANZ Appraisal no 765 (2017) as evidence to show compliance.
The scope of the appraisal requires a risk score of 0-6, as calculated in acceptable solution E2/AS1, and this determination assesses whether the proposed application falls within those bounds.
Decision:
In accordance with section 188 of the Building Act 2004, it has been determined that the proposed derect fixed plywood cladding system does not comply with Building Code Clause E2.3.2 based on the scopy of BRANZ Appraisal No. 765 (2017) with regard to the risk score.