Acceptable Solution G7/AS1: Natural Light

This resource is no longer current. The current versions are G7/AS1 (Second edition) (Second edition, unamended), G7/AS2 (First edition) (First edition, unamended)

Abbreviation
G7/AS1 (Amd 2)
Amendment
2
Version
First edition, Amendment 2
Valid to
2/11/2022
Valid from
14/02/2014

Information provider
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
Information type
Acceptable Solution
Format
PDF


Description

Acceptable Solution G7/AS1 provides a means of compliance with Building Code Clause G7 Natural Light.

Building Code Clause G7 is about providing sufficient natural light for occupied spaces and appropriate visual awareness of the outside for occupants.

It requires habitable spaces to have adequate windows for natural light and visual awareness of the outside environment to safeguard against illness, and loss of amenity due to isolation.

It requires natural light of no less than 30 lux at floor level for 75% of the standard year, and for transparent openings in certain buildings.

Scope

Building Code clause G7 is limited to habitable spaces in housing, old people's homes and early childhood centres

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Notes/comments

Amendment 2 of the Acceptable Solutions & Verification Methods for G7 Natural Light includes alterations on:

  • page 2A, Document History, Status
  • page 7, References
  • page 9, Definitions
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For assistance with locating previous versions, please contact the information provider.

Amendment 2 of the Acceptable Solutions & Verification Methods for G7 Natural Light includes alterations on:

  • page 2A, Document History, Status
  • page 7, References
  • page 9, Definitions
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Acceptable Solution G7/AS1: Natural Light

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Acceptable Solution G7/AS1: Natural Light

Description

Acceptable Solution G7/AS1 provides a means of compliance with Building Code Clause G7 Natural Light.

Building Code Clause G7 is about providing sufficient natural light for occupied spaces and appropriate visual awareness of the outside for occupants.

It requires habitable spaces to have adequate windows for natural light and visual awareness of the outside environment to safeguard against illness, and loss of amenity due to isolation.

It requires natural light of no less than 30 lux at floor level for 75% of the standard year, and for transparent openings in certain buildings.

View on Information Provider website Download this resource (PDF, 478KB)
Acceptable Solution G7/AS1: Natural Light

This resource is no longer current. The current versions are G7/AS1 (Second edition) (Second edition, unamended), G7/AS2 (First edition) (First edition, unamended)

Description

Acceptable Solution G7/AS1 provides a means of compliance with Building Code Clause G7 Natural Light.

Building Code Clause G7 is about providing sufficient natural light for occupied spaces and appropriate visual awareness of the outside for occupants.

It requires habitable spaces to have adequate windows for natural light and visual awareness of the outside environment to safeguard against illness, and loss of amenity due to isolation.

It requires natural light of no less than 30 lux at floor level for 75% of the standard year, and for transparent openings in certain buildings.

View on Information Provider website Download this resource (PDF, 478KB)
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Acceptable Solution G7/AS1: Natural Light

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