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Module 1: Overview of the geotechnical guidelines

Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > Module 1: Overview of the geotechnical guidelines >
An overview of the geotechnical guidelines, including some technical detail on estimating ground motion parameters.

Product substitution

Projects & consents > Build to the consent > Making changes to your plans > Product substitution >
Guidance when considering building products different from those originally requested and specified.

Module 2: Geotechnical investigations for earthquake engineering

Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > Module 2: Geotechnical investigations for earthquake engineering >
Module 2 of the geotechnical guidelines provides guidance on geotechnical investigation for earthquake engineering.

Module 3: Identification, assessment and mitigation of liquefaction hazards

Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > Module 3: Identification, assessment and mitigation of liquefaction hazards >
Guidance for the identification, assessment and mitigation of liquefaction hazards, replacing NZGS Module 1 (July 2010).

Module 4: Earthquake resistant foundation design

Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > Module 4: Earthquake resistant foundation design >
Principles for good foundation design, up-to-date practice and implementation of Royal Commission recommendations.

Module 5: Ground improvement of soils prone to liquefaction

Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > Module 5: Ground improvement of soils prone to liquefaction >
Covers principles of ground improvement design, up-to-date practice and Canterbury earthquake recommendations.

Module 6: Earthquake resistant retaining wall design

Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > Module 6: Earthquake resistant retaining wall design >
Covers principles of seismic design of retaining walls of a routine nature throughout New Zealand.

Standards

Building Code compliance > How the Building Code works > Standards >
Information about the use of standards in the Building Code system.

Introduction (Standards)

Building Code compliance > How the Building Code works > Standards > Introduction >
Information about how standards are used in the Building Code system and why protocols have been developed.

Fire test methods for external wall cladding systems (Fire performance of external wall cladding systems - Revision 2: 2020)

Building Code compliance > C Protection from fire > C1 Objectives of Clauses C2 to C6 > Fire performance of external wall cladding systems - Revision 2: 2020 > Fire test methods for external wall cladding systems >
Clarifies what test methods can/may be used to determine fire performance of external cladding systems to demonstrate compliance with Building Code.
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