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2026/030: Compliance of a Unit without a Type 4 fire alarm system

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Determination 2026/030[PDF 158 KB]
 

About this determination

Date issued
25 August 2026
Primary Building Code clause:
C4 - Movement to a place of safety
Also related to:
F4 - Safety from falling
Primary topic:
Fire safety
Council:
Auckland Council
Section of the Building Act:
17

Summary

This determination considers whether a two-level Unit, in an existing commercial building, would comply with the Building Code without a Type 4 alarm system.

The existing alarm system was installed as part of a building consent application, after an intermediate floor in the unit was enlarged in area. The determination considers whether the evacuation time allows occupants to move to a place of safety in the event of fire.

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