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Practice Advisory 6: Achieve best practice every step of the way

Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > Practice Advisory 6
Concerns, implications and recommended actions on general design and construction practices.

Practice Advisory 1: Bend the bar but not the rules

Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > Practice Advisory 1
You must follow New Zealand Standard procedures if you are bending or rebending steel reinforcement.

Practice Advisory 10: Design guidance for barriers

Building Code compliance > F Safety of users > F4 Safety from falling > Practice Advisory 10: Design guidance for barriers
Guidance on designing barriers according to Amendment 8 of Verification Method B1/VM1 for B1 Structure.

Practice Advisory 12: Unstiffened eccentric cleat connections in compression

Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > Practice Advisory 12
Unstiffened eccentric cleat connections in compression. Particular care needed with design.

Practice Advisory 18: Fire safety design for tall buildings

Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > Practice Advisory 18
Fire design guidance for the safe use of tall buildings, using reliable and resilient fire design features.

Practice Advisory 11: Grade 500E reinforcing steel - good practice

Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > Practice Advisory 11
Understand how to use Grade 500E MA and QT reinforcing steel after research was conducted regarding its use.

Practice Advisory 13: Egress stairs – earthquake checks needed for some

Building Code compliance > D Access > D1 Access Routes > Practice Advisory 13
Discusses the assessment of stairs in existing multi-storey buildings by practising structural engineers.

Practice Advisory 14: Long span steel roof trusses - welding and section checks

Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > Practice Advisory 14
Guidance about long span steel roof trusses - welding and section checks needed for some

Practice Advisory 15: Improving collaboration in building design

Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > Practice Advisory 15
Discusses the importance of collaboration during the design process to improve building outcomes.

Practice Advisory 16: Quality assurance in design and construction

Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > Practice Advisory 16
A sound quality assurance system is key to good building performance.

This information is published by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Chief Executive. It is a general guide only and, if used, does not relieve any person of the obligation to consider any matter to which the information relates according to the circumstances of the particular case. Expert advice may be required in specific circumstances. Where this information relates to assisting people: