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Verification Method H1/VM1: Energy efficiency for all housing, and buildings up to 300 m².

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Abbreviation
H1/VM1 (Fifth edition, Amd 1)
Amendment
1
Version
Fifth edition, Amendment 1
Valid from
4/08/2022
Information provider
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment,
Information type
Verification Method,
Format
PDF,
Cites
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Description

Verification Method H1/VM1 provides a means of compliance with Building Code Clause H1 Energy Efficiency.

Verification Method H1/VM1 applies to:

  • a) housing; and
  • b) other buildings with a floor area of occupied space no greater than 300 m², that are communal residential, communal non-residential (assembly care only) and commercial buildings.

For buildings that do not meet these characteristics, refer to the Acceptable Solution H1/AS2 or Verification Method H1/VM2 as a means to demonstrate compliance or use an alternative means to demonstrate compliance.

Scope

The Verification Method H1/VM1 does not include:

  • the use of foil insulation,
  • requirements to comply with Building Code clauses H.1.3.1(b), H1.3.4, H1.3.5 or H1.3.6. For these clauses, use an alternative means to demonstrate compliance.
Previous versions:
H1/VM1 (Fifth edition) (Fifth edition, unamended)
H1/VM1 (Amd 4) (Fourth edition, Amendment 4)
H1/VM1 (Fourth edition, amendment 3)
H1/VM1 (Third Edition, Amendment 2)
H1/VM1 (Third Edition (unamended))
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Notes/comments

The main changes from the unamended version of the fifth edition of H1/VM1 are:

  • Alternate thermal resistance requirements have been added for housing where building consent applications are submitted before 1 May 2023.
  • An additional option for determining the construction R-value of concrete slab-on-ground floors has been added to Appendix F, which is only permitted to be used for housing, where building consent applications are submitted before 1 May 2023. This additional option is consistent with the fourth edition of H1/AS1.
  • Throughout the document some obvious errors in the text, formatting and cross-references have been corrected, and minor text clarifications with minor to no impact have been made.
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The main changes from the unamended version of the fifth edition of H1/VM1 are:

  • Alternate thermal resistance requirements have been added for housing where building consent applications are submitted before 1 May 2023.
  • An additional option for determining the construction R-value of concrete slab-on-ground floors has been added to Appendix F, which is only permitted to be used for housing, where building consent applications are submitted before 1 May 2023. This additional option is consistent with the fourth edition of H1/AS1.
  • Throughout the document some obvious errors in the text, formatting and cross-references have been corrected, and minor text clarifications with minor to no impact have been made.
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Verification Method H1/VM1: Energy efficiency for all housing, and buildings up to 300 m².

Description

Verification Method H1/VM1 provides a means of compliance with Building Code Clause H1 Energy Efficiency.

Verification Method H1/VM1 applies to:

  • a) housing; and
  • b) other buildings with a floor area of occupied space no greater than 300 m², that are communal residential, communal non-residential (assembly care only) and commercial buildings.

For buildings that do not meet these characteristics, refer to the Acceptable Solution H1/AS2 or Verification Method H1/VM2 as a means to demonstrate compliance or use an alternative means to demonstrate compliance.

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Verification Method H1/VM1: Energy efficiency for all housing, and buildings up to 300 m².
Description

Verification Method H1/VM1 provides a means of compliance with Building Code Clause H1 Energy Efficiency.

Verification Method H1/VM1 applies to:

  • a) housing; and
  • b) other buildings with a floor area of occupied space no greater than 300 m², that are communal residential, communal non-residential (assembly care only) and commercial buildings.

For buildings that do not meet these characteristics, refer to the Acceptable Solution H1/AS2 or Verification Method H1/VM2 as a means to demonstrate compliance or use an alternative means to demonstrate compliance.

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