Building Code Clause C1 - Objectives of clauses C1 to C6 (protection from fire)
- Abbreviation
- NZBC C1
- Valid from
- 10/04/2012
- Information provider
- Parliamentary Counsel Office
- Information type
- Legislation
- Format
- HTML, PDF
Description
C1 Objectives of Clauses C2 to C6 regards safety objectives for people, other property and firefighting applied to clauses C2 to C6 of the Building Code.
This clause provides objectives that apply to clauses C2 to C6 to:
- a) safeguard people from an unacceptable risk of injury or illness caused by fire,
- b) protect other property from damage caused by fire, and
- c) facilitate firefighting and rescue operations.
C1 provides objectives for each of the C clauses. Most of the guidance applies to all of the C clauses and some relates to a specific clause. There may be specific products and determinations under each code clause.