Building Code compliance >
B Stability >
B1 Structure >
Minimum ground snow loads clarified >
Technical guidance on determining minimum snow loads, including an update to the Verification Method.
Building Code compliance >
B Stability >
B1 Structure >
Playground equipment >
Playground equipment building work may be exempt from a building consent but needs to meet Building Code requirements.
Building Code compliance >
E Moisture >
E1 Surface water >
Possible correction needed to E1/VM1 Surface water >
Possible correction needed to Verification Method E1/VM1 Surface water.
Building Code compliance >
B Stability >
B2 Durability >
Recladding roofs (building consent requirements clarified) >
Information on replacing roofs that fail within the first 15 years, and whether a consent is needed for the work.
Building Code compliance >
C Protection from fire >
C1 Objectives of Clauses C2 to C6 >
Solid fuel heaters >
Solid fuel heater durability, installation and maintenance requirements, for homeowners, councils and installers.
Building Code compliance >
E Moisture >
E2 External moisture >
Weathertightness requirements for garages >
Know when a garage needs to meet the weathertightness requirements of Acceptable Solution E2/AS1.
Building Code compliance >
E Moisture >
E3 Internal moisture >
Well-sealed shower penetrations prevent water damage >
Guidance on preventing water damage from inadequately sealed penetrations in shower linings.
Building Code compliance >
G Services and facilities >
G4 Ventilation >
Spray booths and paint mixing rooms >
Guidance on spray booths and paint mixing rooms and their compliance with Building Code clauses G9, G4 and F3.
Building Code compliance >
B Stability >
B2 Durability >
Timber and timber-based flooring in wet areas >
Guidance on interpreting treatment of flooring in wet areas in NZS 3602: Timber and Wood Based Products for Use in Build
Building Code compliance >
B Stability >
B1 Structure >
Grade 500E reinforcing steel >
Understand Grade 500E material characteristics and good practice.