Notice Type
Departmental
Notice Title

Notice of Amendment to Acceptable Solutions, Verification Methods and Associated Material Incorporated by Reference to Building Code Clauses B1, B2, C1–C6, D1, D2, E1, E2, E3, F2, F4, F6, F8, G2, G3, G4, G10, G11, G12, G13, G14 and H1

Pursuant to section 24(1) of the Building Act 2004 (“Act”), I give notice of amendments to the following Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods:

  • B1 Structure: B1/AS1, B1/AS3, B1/VM1, B1/VM4
  • B2 Durability: B2/AS1
  • C1–C6 Protection from fire: C/AS1–C/AS7
  • D1 Access routes: D1/AS1, D1/VM1
  • D2 Mechanical installations for access: D2/AS1
  • E1 Surface water: E1/VM1
  • E3 Internal moisture: E3/AS1
  • F2 Hazardous building materials: F2/AS1
  • F4 Safety from falling: F4/AS1
  • F6 Visibility in escape routes: F6/AS1
  • F8 Signs: F8/AS1
  • G2 Laundering: G2/AS1
  • G3 Food preparation and prevention of contamination: G3/AS1
  • G4 Ventilation: G4/AS1, G4/VM1
  • G10 Piped services: G10/AS1
  • G11 Gas as an energy source: G11/AS1
  • G12 Water supplies: G12/AS1, G12/AS2
  • G13 Foul water: G13/AS1, G13/AS2, G13/AS3
  • H1 Energy efficiency: H1/AS1, H1/VM1

The amended versions of the above Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods come into force on 1 January 2017. The preceding versions continue to be in force until 30 May 2017, with the exception of D2/AS1 which continues to be in force until 5 August 2017.

The Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods are available for download free of charge from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s website

www.building.govt.nz/building-code-compliance

New Material Incorporated by Reference

Pursuant to sections 405 and 410(1)(e) of the Act, I give notice that the following materials are to be incorporated by reference into the following Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods on 1 January 2017:

Acceptable Solution B2/AS1
NZS 4223.2: 2016

Acceptable Solution C/AS1
NZS 4514: 2009

Acceptable Solution C/AS2
AS ISO 9705: 2003
EN 13501.1: 2007 Amend: 1
National Construction Code 2016, Australian Building Codes Board

Acceptable Solution C/AS3
AS ISO 9705: 2003
EN 13501.1: 2007 Amend: 1
National Construction Code 2016, Australian Building Codes Board

Acceptable Solution C/AS4
AS ISO 9705: 2003
EN 13501.1: 2007 Amend: 1
National Construction Code 2016, Australian Building Codes Board

Acceptable Solution C/AS5
AS ISO 9705: 2003
EN 13501.1: 2007 Amend: 1
National Construction Code 2016, Australian Building Codes Board

Acceptable Solution C/AS6
AS ISO 9705: 2003
EN 13501.1: 2007 Amend: 1
National Construction Code 2016, Australian Building Codes Board

Acceptable Solution D1/AS1
AS 4586: 2013
AS/NZS 2890.1: 2004
AS/NZS 2890.2: 2002
AS 1657: 2013
BS EN 14975: 2006 Amend: 1: 2010
SA HB 198: 2014

Acceptable Solution D2/AS1
BS EN 81-20: 2014
BS EN 81-28: 2003
BS EN 81-50: 2014
BS EN 81-77: 2013

Acceptable Solution F8/AS1
NZS 4541: 2013

Acceptable Solution G2/AS1
AS/NZS 1229: 2002

Amendment to Material Incorporated by Reference

Pursuant to sections 406(c)(ii) and 410(1)(e) of the Act, I give notice that the material previously incorporated by reference into following Acceptable Solutions and/or Verification Methods, as set out in Column 1 in the table below, are replaced by the material in Column 2 on 1 January 2017:

Column 1

Column 2

B1/AS1

NZS 4223.1: 2008

NZS 4223.1: 2008 Amend: 1

NZS 4223.2: 1985

NZS 4223.2: 2016

NZS 4223.3: 1999

NZS 4223.3: 2016 Amend: 1

NZS 4223.4: 2008

NZS 4223.4: 2008 Amend: 1

D2/AS3

NZS 4223.3: 1999

NZS 4223.3: 2016 Amend: 1

E1/AS1

AS/NZS 1254: 2010 Amend: 1 (2011)

AS/NZS 1254: 2010 Amends: 1, 2

AS/NZS 1260: 2009 Amend: 1 (2011)

AS/NZS 1260: 2009 Amends: 1, 2

AS/NZS 2280: 2012

AS/NZS 2280: 2014 Amend: 1

AS/NZS 2566.2: 2002

AS/NZS 2566.2: 2002 Amend: 1

AS/NZS 4130: 2009

AS/NZS 4130: 2009 Amend: 1

NZS 4229: 1999 Amend: 1

NZS 4229: 2013

E2/AS3

Cement & Concrete Association of New Zealand – CCANZ – CP01: 2014 Code of Practice for weathertight concrete and concrete masonry construction

Cement & Concrete Association of New Zealand – CCANZ – CP01: 2014 Code of Practice for weathertight concrete and concrete masonry construction, incorporating errata 1, January 2015

F2/AS1

NZS 4223.3: 1999

NZS 4223.3: 2016 Amend: 1

F8/AS1

AS/NZS 2293.2: 1995

AS/NZS 2293.2: 1995 Amends: 1, 2, 3

G4/AS1

AS/NZS 5601.1: 2010 Amend: 1

AS/NZS 5601.1: 2013 Amends: 1, 2

G4/VM1

Department of Labour (Occupational Safety and Health) Workplace exposure standards and biological exposure indices for New Zealand 1992

WorkSafe New Zealand’s Workplace exposure standards and biological exposure indices 7th Edition

G10/AS1

AS/NZS 5601.1: 2010 Amend: 1

AS/NZS 5601.1: 2013 Amends: 1, 2

G10/VM1

AS/NZS 5601.1: 2010 Amend: 1

AS/NZS 5601.1: 2013 Amends: 1, 2

G11/AS1

AS/NZS 5601.1: 2010 Amend: 1

AS/NZS 5601.1: 2013 Amends: 1, 2

G12/AS1

AS/NZS 2845.1: 2010

AS/NZS 2845.1: 2010 Amend: 1

AS/NZS 60335.2.35: 2004 Amends: 1, 2

AS/NZS 60335.2.35: 2013

AS/NZS 3500.1: 2003 Amends: 1, 2

AS/NZS 3500.1: 2015

AS/NZS 3500.4: 2003 Amends: 1, 2

AS/NZS 3500.4: 2015

AS/NZS 4129: 2008

AS/NZS 4129: 2008 Amend: 1

G12/AS2

AS/NZS 1170.1: 2002 Amend: 1

AS/NZS 1170.1: 2002 Amends: 1, 2

AS/NZS 1170.2: 2002 Amend: 1

AS/NZS 1170.2: 2011 Amends: 1, 2, 3

AS/NZS 2712: 2007 Amends: 1, 2

AS/NZS 2712: 2007 Amends: 1, 2, 3

AS/NZS 3500.4: 2003 Amends: 1, 2

AS/NZS 3500.4: 2015

G12/VM1

AS/NZS 3500.1: 2003 Amends: 1, 2

AS/NZS 3500.1: 2015

AS/NZS 3500: Part 4: 2003 Amends: 1, 2

AS/NZS 3500.4: 2015

G13/AS1

AS/NZS 1260: 2009 Amend: 1

AS/NZS 1260: 2009 Amends: 1, 2

AS/NZS 3500.2: 2003 Amends: 1, 2, 3, 4

AS/NZS 3500.2: 2015

G13/AS2

AS/NZS 1260: 2009 Amend: 1

AS/NZS 1260: 2009 Amends: 1, 2

AS/NZS 2280: 2012

AS/NZS 2280: 2014 Amend: 1

AS/NZS 2566.2: 2002

AS/NZS 2566.2: 2002 Amend: 1

AS/NZS 3500.2: 2003 Amends: 1, 2, 3, 4

AS/NZS 3500.2: 2015

AS/NZS 3518: 2004 Amend: 1

AS/NZS 3518: 2013

G13/AS3

AS/NZS 3500.2: 2003 Amends: 1, 2, 3, 4

AS/NZS 3500.2: 2015

G13/VM2

AS/NZS 3500.2: 2003 Amends: 1, 2, 3, 4

AS/NZS 3500.2: 2015

G14/VM1

AS/NZS 1260: 2009 Amend: 1

AS/NZS 1260: 2009 Amends: 1, 2

AS/NZS 2032: 2006

AS/NZS 2032: 2006 Amend: 1

AS/NZS 3518: 2004 Amend: 1

AS/NZS 3518: 2013

AS/NZS 4129: 2008

AS/NZS 4129: 2008 Amend: 1

H1/AS1

NZS 4218: 2004

NZS 4218: 2009

H1/VM1

NZS 4218: 2004

NZS 4218: 2009


Revoked Material Incorporated by Reference

Pursuant to section 408 of the Act, I give notice that the following material incorporated by reference into the following Acceptable Solutions are revoked and cease to have legal effect on 30 May 2017:

Acceptable Solution D1/AS1
AS 2890.1: 2004 Amend: 1
AS 2890.2: 2002 Amend: 1
AS/NZS 3661.1: 1993
NZS/AS 1657: 1992

Acceptable Solution F4/AS1
Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987

Acceptable Solution G2/AS1
AS 1229: 2002

Pursuant to section 408 of the Act, I give notice that the following material incorporated by reference into the following Acceptable Solutions are revoked and cease to having legal effect on 6 August 2017:

Acceptable Solution D2/AS1
EN 81: Part 1: 1998
EN 81: Part 2: 1998

Viewing Materials Incorporated by Reference

Material incorporated by reference is available for inspection free of charge at the Ministry’s Wellington office, between the hours of 8.30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.

To make an appointment to view material incorporated by reference, call 0800 242 243.

Purchase of Material Incorporated by Reference

The material incorporated by reference described above may be purchased directly from Standards New Zealand, MBIE, 15 Stout Street, Wellington 6011, or online at:

www.standards.govt.nz

Dated at Wellington this 22nd day of December 2016.

ANNA BUTLER, General Manager, Building System Performance, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.