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Verification Method H1/VM2: Energy efficiency for buildings greater than 300 m².

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This resource is no longer current. The current version is H1/VM2 (First edition, Amd 1) (First edition, Amendment 1)

Abbreviation
H1/VM2 (First edition)
Version
First edition, unamended
Valid to
4/08/2022
Valid from
29/11/2021
Information provider
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
Information type
Verification Method
Format
PDF
Cites
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Description

The Verification Method H1/VM2 provides a means of compliance with Building Code Clause H1 Energy Efficiency.

The Verification Method H1/VM2 applies to communal residential, communal non-residential (assembly care only) and commercial buildings with a floor area of occupied space greater than 300 m².

For all housing, and buildings other than housing with an occupied space less than 300 m², refer to the Acceptable Solution H1/AS1 or Verification Method H1/VM1 as a means to demonstrate compliance or use an alternative means demonstrate compliance.

Scope

The Verification Method H1/VM2 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 (Amd 4) (Fourth edition, Amendment 4)
H1/VM1 (Fourth edition, amendment 3)
H1/VM1 (Third Edition, Amendment 2)
H1/VM1 (Third Edition (unamended))
For assistance with locating previous versions, please contact the information provider.
Notes/comments

This is the first edition of H1/VM2. However, prior to its release, similar requirements were previously found within H1/VM1. The main changes from the previous version of H1/VM1. The main changes from H1/VM1 Fourth Edition Amendment 4 are:

  • The scope of H1/VM1 has been reduced to cover only housing, and buildings other than housing less than 300 m². Requirements applicable to large buildings have been combined into the new Verification Method H1/VM2. To reflect the new scope of the documents and the new document layout, a new introduction and scope has been provided in Part 1. General.
  • Citation of NZS 4243.1: 2007 has been removed from the document. The relevant content from this standard has been adopted into H1/VM2 with permission from Standards New Zealand.
  • The three-zone climate zone map previously found in NZS 4218 and NZS 4243.1 has been replaced with a six-zone climate zone map in Appendix C.
  • The minimum R-values previous found in NZS 4218 and NZS 4243.1 have been updated with new values found in Part 2. Building.
  • The minimum R-values previously found in NZS 4218 and NZS 4243.1 have been updated with new values
    found in Part 2. Building.
  • References have been revised to include only documents within the scope of H1/VM2 in Appendix A.
  • Additional references have been added in Appendix A.
  • References have been revised to include only documents within the scope of H1/VM2.
  • The definitions page has been revised to include all defined terms used in this document in Appendix B.
  • The three-zone climate zone map previously found in NZS 4218 and NZS 4243.1 has been replaced with a six-zone climate zone map in Appendix C.
  • The computer modelling method for determining the building energy use has been provided in Appendix D.
  • A new procedure for calculating the construction R-value of windows, doors, skylights and curtain walling has been added in Appendix E.
  • A new procedure for calculating the construction R-value of slab-on-ground floors has been added in Appendix F.

H1/VM2 (First Edition) will be valid till August 2022, then will be replaced with H1/VM2 (First Edition, Amd 1).

View on Information Provider website Download this resource (PDF, 1.5MB)
For assistance with locating previous versions, please contact the information provider.

This is the first edition of H1/VM2. However, prior to its release, similar requirements were previously found within H1/VM1. The main changes from the previous version of H1/VM1. The main changes from H1/VM1 Fourth Edition Amendment 4 are:

  • The scope of H1/VM1 has been reduced to cover only housing, and buildings other than housing less than 300 m². Requirements applicable to large buildings have been combined into the new Verification Method H1/VM2. To reflect the new scope of the documents and the new document layout, a new introduction and scope has been provided in Part 1. General.
  • Citation of NZS 4243.1: 2007 has been removed from the document. The relevant content from this standard has been adopted into H1/VM2 with permission from Standards New Zealand.
  • The three-zone climate zone map previously found in NZS 4218 and NZS 4243.1 has been replaced with a six-zone climate zone map in Appendix C.
  • The minimum R-values previous found in NZS 4218 and NZS 4243.1 have been updated with new values found in Part 2. Building.
  • The minimum R-values previously found in NZS 4218 and NZS 4243.1 have been updated with new values
    found in Part 2. Building.
  • References have been revised to include only documents within the scope of H1/VM2 in Appendix A.
  • Additional references have been added in Appendix A.
  • References have been revised to include only documents within the scope of H1/VM2.
  • The definitions page has been revised to include all defined terms used in this document in Appendix B.
  • The three-zone climate zone map previously found in NZS 4218 and NZS 4243.1 has been replaced with a six-zone climate zone map in Appendix C.
  • The computer modelling method for determining the building energy use has been provided in Appendix D.
  • A new procedure for calculating the construction R-value of windows, doors, skylights and curtain walling has been added in Appendix E.
  • A new procedure for calculating the construction R-value of slab-on-ground floors has been added in Appendix F.

H1/VM2 (First Edition) will be valid till August 2022, then will be replaced with H1/VM2 (First Edition, Amd 1).

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Verification Method H1/VM2: Energy efficiency for buildings greater than 300 m².

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Verification Method H1/VM2: Energy efficiency for buildings greater than 300 m².

Description

The Verification Method H1/VM2 provides a means of compliance with Building Code Clause H1 Energy Efficiency.

The Verification Method H1/VM2 applies to communal residential, communal non-residential (assembly care only) and commercial buildings with a floor area of occupied space greater than 300 m².

For all housing, and buildings other than housing with an occupied space less than 300 m², refer to the Acceptable Solution H1/AS1 or Verification Method H1/VM1 as a means to demonstrate compliance or use an alternative means demonstrate compliance.

View on Information Provider website Download this resource (PDF, 1.5MB)
Verification Method H1/VM2: Energy efficiency for buildings greater than 300 m².

This resource is no longer current. The current version is H1/VM2 (First edition, Amd 1) (First edition, Amendment 1)

Description

The Verification Method H1/VM2 provides a means of compliance with Building Code Clause H1 Energy Efficiency.

The Verification Method H1/VM2 applies to communal residential, communal non-residential (assembly care only) and commercial buildings with a floor area of occupied space greater than 300 m².

For all housing, and buildings other than housing with an occupied space less than 300 m², refer to the Acceptable Solution H1/AS1 or Verification Method H1/VM1 as a means to demonstrate compliance or use an alternative means demonstrate compliance.

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