C/AS2, 2nd edition


Current version: Effective on 28 July 2025

C Protection from Fire Acceptable Solution C/AS2 Second Edition provides a compliance pathway for meeting the fire safety requirements of Clauses C1 to C6 of the New Zealand Building Code for buildings other than risk group SH. The new edition has been published in a new format and includes references to the Building Product Specifications for fire test methods. Definitions and modifications to referenced standards have been updated accordingly. Other minor amendments have been made for clarity and usability of the document without altering performance requirements.

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