Verification Method G4/VM1: Ventilation rate and air purity
- Abbreviation
- G4/VM1 (Fifth Edition)
- Version
- Fifth version
- Valid from
- 28/07/2025
- Information provider
- Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment,
- Information type
- Verification Method,
- Format
- PDF,
Description
G4 Ventilation Acceptable Solution G4/AS1 Fifth Edition provides a compliance pathway for meeting the ventilation performance requirements of Clause G4 of the New Zealand Building Code, specifically for the ventilation of buildings and gas-fuel appliances.
The scope of the document includes natural, mechanical, and combined ventilation systems for spaces within buildings, as well as specific provisions for gas-fuel appliances and flue locations.
It is suitable for a wide range of building types, including residential and commercial buildings.
The fifth edition has been published in standalone format with improved clarity, consistent structure, and updated terminology. The acceptable solution references the Building Product Specifications for air handling systems.
The fifth edition also includes minor amendments to correct formatting, grammar, and cross-references.
Scope
This verification method can be used for commissioning ducted mechanical systems and verification of air purity in workplaces achieved by ventilation.
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G4/VM1 (Fifth Edition) cites CIBSE Code Series A: Air distribution systems 1996 from 1/11/2008
G4/VM1 (Fifth Edition) cites Workplace exposure standards and biological exposure indices 10th edition from 27/06/2019