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E1 Surface water

Disposal of rainwater from external surfaces and confirmation surface water cannot enter the building.

Overseas products resources

Overseas products and standards resources and tools to help understand the changes.

Proposed Building for Climate Change amendments released

Proposed amendments to the Building Act introduce energy ratings and waste minimisation plans supporting Aotearoa New Zealand's climate change goals.

G1 Personal hygiene

Providing sufficient sanitary fixtures (toilets, showers and basins) for sanitation.

E3 Internal moisture

Surfaces in wet areas must be impervious, easily cleaned, and have ventilation to meet conditions for health and safety.

C2 Prevention of fire occurring

Safe design and installation of fixed appliances using controlled combustion and other fixed equipment.

C6 Structural stability

Structural stability during fire: buildings remain stable during fire (likelihood of failure or collapse).

C4 Movement to a place of safety

Fire warnings, visibility of escape routes (smoke obscuration), automatic fire sprinkler systems, means of escape.

F6 Visibility in escape routes

Safety features for escape routes during failure of the main lighting.

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: