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Verification Method E2/VM2: Cladding systems for buildings up to 25 m in height – including junctions with windows, door and other penetrations.

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Abbreviation
E2/VM2 (Second Edition)
Version
Second edition
Valid from
29/11/2021
Information provider
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment,
Information type
Verification Method,
Format
PDF,
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Description

Verificaiton Method E2/VM2 is a means of testing and demonstrating that a wall cladding system will prevent the penetration of water to the extent required by clause E2.3.2 of the Building Code.

Scope

E2/VM2 applies to buildings that fit within the scope of BRANZ EM7.

E2/VM2 does not demonstrate the water penetration resistance of window and exterior door units used with the wall cladding system.

E2/VM2 does not advise quality assurance or inspection procedures to be followed during construction.

Previous versions:
E2/VM2 (First Edition) (First Edition)
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Notes/comments

This is the second edition of E2/VM2. The main changes from the previous version are:

  • The document layout has been revised to improve clarity with additional information on the document and its scope provided in Part 1. General.
  • Reference to the BRANZ EM7 test method for evaluating cladding performance has been amended to the most recent version of the document (version 3) in Appendix A.
  • The new edition allows cladding systems that have already demonstrated compliance under the previous edition to be used without retesting as stated in Part 2. Cladding systems.
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This is the second edition of E2/VM2. The main changes from the previous version are:

  • The document layout has been revised to improve clarity with additional information on the document and its scope provided in Part 1. General.
  • Reference to the BRANZ EM7 test method for evaluating cladding performance has been amended to the most recent version of the document (version 3) in Appendix A.
  • The new edition allows cladding systems that have already demonstrated compliance under the previous edition to be used without retesting as stated in Part 2. Cladding systems.
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Verification Method E2/VM2: Cladding systems for buildings up to 25 m in height – including junctions with windows, door and other penetrations.

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Verification Method E2/VM2: Cladding systems for buildings up to 25 m in height – including junctions with windows, door and other penetrations.

Description

Verificaiton Method E2/VM2 is a means of testing and demonstrating that a wall cladding system will prevent the penetration of water to the extent required by clause E2.3.2 of the Building Code.

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Verification Method E2/VM2: Cladding systems for buildings up to 25 m in height – including junctions with windows, door and other penetrations.
Description

Verificaiton Method E2/VM2 is a means of testing and demonstrating that a wall cladding system will prevent the penetration of water to the extent required by clause E2.3.2 of the Building Code.

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