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Module 5: Ground improvement of soils prone to liquefaction

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

Fire safety design guidelines

Make sure fire design documentation is properly communicated and incorporated into final building design documents.
Building Code compliance > C Protection from fire > C1 Objectives of Clauses C2 to C6 > Fire safety design guidelines

Module 5A: Specification of ground improvement for residential properties in the Canterbury region

Specification for ground improvement, specifically for liquefaction mitigation in residential Canterbury properties.
Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > Module 5A: Specification of ground improvement for residential properties in the Canterbury region

Brick veneer and mortar strength in earthquakes

Practices to improve bond strength when installing brick veneer, plus information on test performance.
Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > Brick veneer and mortar strength in earthquakes

Grade 500E reinforcing steel

Understand Grade 500E material characteristics and good practice.
Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > Grade 500E reinforcing steel

Learn about Module 5A

This guideline provides a specification for designing and constructing ground improvement. It focuses on ground improvement to mitigate liquefaction effects on single-storey residential properties.

Building Code compliance > Geotechnical education > Learn about Module 5A

2023 Building Advisory Panel members announced

The Panel will provide MBIE’s Deputy Secretary of Building, Resources and Markets with independent strategic advice on issues facing the construction sector.
News and updates > 2023 Building Advisory Panel members announced

2024/043: Regarding the purported refusal of a building consent.

This determination considers an authority’s purported decision to refuse to grant a building consent for an extension to an existing shed. The determination considers the authority’s requirement for a geotechnical report prepared by a Chartered Professional Engineer with a practice field in geotechnical engineering.

Determination 2024/043 [PDF 255 KB] Date issued: 20 August 2024

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Primary Building Code clause:
B1 - Structure
Primary topic:
Compliance
Council:
Rangitikei District Council
Section of the Building Act:
17, 19, 49, 50.
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Why we’re creating geotechnical resources and events

To build it right we need to understand and design for the ground our buildings stand on. We are therefore producing educational resources and events to share understanding of the latest geotechnical learnings and guidelines among geotechnical engineers and those they work with in the building sec.

Building Code compliance > Geotechnical education > Why we’re creating geotechnical resources and events

3rd edition, amendment 7

E2 External moisture – E2/VM1, E2/AS1, E2/AS2, E2/AS3. Third edition, Amendment 7.
Building Code compliance > E Moisture > E2 External moisture > Acceptable Solutions & Verification Methods > 3rd edition, amendment 7
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