BU672 Specifying floors under H1
- Abbreviation
- BU672(2022)
- Valid from
- 1/10/2022
- Information provider
- BRANZ Limited,
- Information type
- BRANZ Bulletin,
- Format
- PDF, HARD COPY, PDF,
Description
This bulletin guides architects and designers in specifying floor performance that complies with H1/AS1 and H1/VM1 5th edition, amendment 1.
The 5th edition, amendment 1 sets different requirements for slab-on-ground floors and for other types of floors. It significantly increases the minimum thermal performance requirements for floors.
Scope
This Bulletin includes an overview of:
- requirements for different floor types, including slab floors;
- application of the Verification Method and how to use the modelling method set out in Part 2 of H1/VM1; and,
- other important design and construction-related considerations.