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.

Items outside the scope of this document

There are no specific items outside the scope of this document.

 

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Notes/comments

This verification method is the fifth edition of G4/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.
  • Portions of text have been re-written to enhance clarity in the document and provide consistent language with other acceptable solutions and verification methods.
  • A title of the document has been provided to the document to reflect the scope of the verification method.
  • References have been revised to reflect the documents cited in this verification method solution. 
  • Definitions have been revised to reflect the terms used in this verification method. 
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For assistance with locating previous versions, please contact the information provider.

This verification method is the fifth edition of G4/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.
  • Portions of text have been re-written to enhance clarity in the document and provide consistent language with other acceptable solutions and verification methods.
  • A title of the document has been provided to the document to reflect the scope of the verification method.
  • References have been revised to reflect the documents cited in this verification method solution. 
  • Definitions have been revised to reflect the terms used in this verification method. 
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Verification Method G4/VM1: Ventilation rate and air purity

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.

View on Information Provider website Download this resource (PDF, 284KB)
Verification Method G4/VM1: Ventilation rate and air purity
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.

View on Information Provider website Download this resource (PDF, 284KB)
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