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Verification Method B2/VM1: Durability of buildings elements using in-service history, laboratory testing, and comparisons to similar materials

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Abbreviation
B2/VM1 (Third edition)
Version
Third edition
Valid from
28/07/2025
Information provider
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment,
Information type
Verification Method,
Format
PDF,
Description

B2 Durability Verification Method B2/VM1 Third Edition provides a performance-based framework for demonstrating compliance with Clause B2 of the New Zealand Building Code.

It applies to all building elements and outlines three methods for verifying durability: in-service history, laboratory testing, and comparison with similar materials.

The third edition is published in a standalone format with a revised document structure and updated definitions.    

Scope

The scope of this verification method includes provisions for determining the durability for all building elements.

Items outside the scope of this document:

There are no limitations to the scope of this verification method for determining the durability of building elements.

 

Previous versions:
B2/VM1 (Amd 12) (Second edition, Amendment 12)
B2/VM1 (Amd 11) (Second Edition, Amendment 11)
B2/VM1 (Amd 10) (Second Edition, Amendment 10)
B2/VM1 (Amd 9) (Second edition, amendment 9)
B2/VM1 (Amd 8) (Second edition, Amendment 8)
B2/VM1 (Amd 7) (Second edition, Amendment 7)
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Notes/comments

This verification method is the third edition of B2/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.
  • A title has been provided for the document to reflect the scope of verification method.
  • Definitions have been revised to reflect the terms used in this verification method. 
View on Information Provider website Download this resource (PDF, 368KB)
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This verification method is the third edition of B2/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.
  • A title has been provided for the document to reflect the scope of verification method.
  • Definitions have been revised to reflect the terms used in this verification method. 
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Verification Method B2/VM1: Durability of buildings elements using in-service history, laboratory testing, and comparisons to similar materials

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Verification Method B2/VM1: Durability of buildings elements using in-service history, laboratory testing, and comparisons to similar materials

Description

B2 Durability Verification Method B2/VM1 Third Edition provides a performance-based framework for demonstrating compliance with Clause B2 of the New Zealand Building Code.

It applies to all building elements and outlines three methods for verifying durability: in-service history, laboratory testing, and comparison with similar materials.

The third edition is published in a standalone format with a revised document structure and updated definitions.    

View on Information Provider website Download this resource (PDF, 368KB)
Verification Method B2/VM1: Durability of buildings elements using in-service history, laboratory testing, and comparisons to similar materials
Description

B2 Durability Verification Method B2/VM1 Third Edition provides a performance-based framework for demonstrating compliance with Clause B2 of the New Zealand Building Code.

It applies to all building elements and outlines three methods for verifying durability: in-service history, laboratory testing, and comparison with similar materials.

The third edition is published in a standalone format with a revised document structure and updated definitions.    

View on Information Provider website Download this resource (PDF, 368KB)
This resource does not cite any other resources.

Verification Method B2/VM1: Durability of buildings elements using in-service history, laboratory testing, and comparisons to similar materials

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