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Verification Method B1/VM1: Structural design of buildings

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Abbreviation
B1/VM1 (Second edition)
Version
Second edition
Valid from
28/07/2025
Information provider
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment,
Information type
Verification Method,
Format
PDF,
Cites
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Description

B1 Structure Verification Method B1/VM1 Second Edition provides a comprehensive framework for verifying compliance with Clause B1 of the New Zealand Building Code for the structural design of buildings.

It references the AS/NZS 1170 suite for structural actions (including wind, snow, and earthquake loads) and outlines how to apply these standards with specific modifications.

The B1/VM1 Second Edition includes detailed provisions for materials such as concrete, steel, timber, aluminium, and earth, and addresses individual building elements like drains and windows.

The second edition includes references to the Building Product Specifications and has to been published in a standalone form.

Scope

This verification method can be used for the design of buildings and structures.

Limitations on the scope of this verification method are specified in each of the cited standards along with the modifications and additional requirements stated in this document.

Items outside the scope of this document:

  • This verification method does not contain provisions for foundations. For foundations, refer to Verification Method B1/VM4 or use an alternative solution to demonstrate compliance.
  • The citation of standards covers only the scope stated or implicit in each standard. Aspects outside the scope, when applied to a particular building, are not part of the verification method.
Previous versions:
B1/VM1 (Amd 21) (First Edition, Amendment 21)
B1/VM1 (Amd 20) (First edition, Amendment 20)
B1/VM1 (Amd 19) (First edition, Amendment 19)
B1/VM1 (Amd 18) (First Edition, Amendment 18)
B1/VM1 (Amd 17) (First Edition, Amendment 17)
B1/VM1 (Amd 16) (First edition, Amendment 16 )
B1/VM1 (Amd 15) (First edition, amendment 15)
B1/VM1 (Amd 14) (First edition, Amendment 14)
B1/VM1 (Amd 13) (First edition, Amendment 13)
B1/VM1 (Amd 12) (First Edition, Amendment 12.)
B1/VM1 (Amd 11) (First Edition, Amendment 11)
B1/VM1 (Amd 10) (First edition, Amendment 10)
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Notes/comments

This verification method is the second edition of B1/VM1. The main changes from the previous version are:

  • The document has been published in a standalone format and the layout has been revised to improve clarity.
  • Minor amendments have been made to correct typos, grammar, cross-references, punctuation, wording, and formatting of the document.
  • The title of the document has been revised from “General” to “Structural design of buildings” to reflect the scope of the verification method and the standards referenced within it. 
  • The verification method now refers to the Building Product Specifications for welded steel mesh, structural steel and steel fasteners, windows, and compaction testing. 
  • References have been revised to reflect the documents cited in this verification method. 
  • Definitions have been revised to reflect the terms used in this verification method. 
View on Information Provider website Download this resource (PDF, 454KB)
For assistance with locating previous versions, please contact the information provider.

This verification method is the second edition of B1/VM1. The main changes from the previous version are:

  • The document has been published in a standalone format and the layout has been revised to improve clarity.
  • Minor amendments have been made to correct typos, grammar, cross-references, punctuation, wording, and formatting of the document.
  • The title of the document has been revised from “General” to “Structural design of buildings” to reflect the scope of the verification method and the standards referenced within it. 
  • The verification method now refers to the Building Product Specifications for welded steel mesh, structural steel and steel fasteners, windows, and compaction testing. 
  • References have been revised to reflect the documents cited in this verification method. 
  • Definitions have been revised to reflect the terms used in this verification method. 
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Verification Method B1/VM1: Structural design of buildings

Description

B1 Structure Verification Method B1/VM1 Second Edition provides a comprehensive framework for verifying compliance with Clause B1 of the New Zealand Building Code for the structural design of buildings.

It references the AS/NZS 1170 suite for structural actions (including wind, snow, and earthquake loads) and outlines how to apply these standards with specific modifications.

The B1/VM1 Second Edition includes detailed provisions for materials such as concrete, steel, timber, aluminium, and earth, and addresses individual building elements like drains and windows.

The second edition includes references to the Building Product Specifications and has to been published in a standalone form.

View on Information Provider website Download this resource (PDF, 454KB)
Verification Method B1/VM1: Structural design of buildings
Description

B1 Structure Verification Method B1/VM1 Second Edition provides a comprehensive framework for verifying compliance with Clause B1 of the New Zealand Building Code for the structural design of buildings.

It references the AS/NZS 1170 suite for structural actions (including wind, snow, and earthquake loads) and outlines how to apply these standards with specific modifications.

The B1/VM1 Second Edition includes detailed provisions for materials such as concrete, steel, timber, aluminium, and earth, and addresses individual building elements like drains and windows.

The second edition includes references to the Building Product Specifications and has to been published in a standalone form.

View on Information Provider website Download this resource (PDF, 454KB)
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