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Building controls
Building Code compliant provided their use is within the terms of
the Appraisal.
● BRANZ Type Tests – a testing regime related to a speci c aspect
of a material or systems performance. They are available for low to medium-risk products and systems. Tests are carried out against published criteria such as a New Zealand Building Code referenced standard.
● BRANZ Technical Opinions – a veri cation of performance intended for relatively low-risk products expected to have a long history of use and, therefore, a good track record of performance.
Comparison with other documents
While not a deemed-to-comply option, a range of BRANZ published information based on ‘good’ practice may be used in support of the use of a product, system or detail:
● Good Practice Guides – Membrane roo ng, Long-run Metal Roo ng,
Pro led Metal Wall Claddings, Masonry Veneer, Concrete Masonry,
Tiling, Timber Cladding and Internal Linings
● BRANZ bulletins such as Bulletin 605 Residential glazing safety and
505 Acceptable plans and speci cations.
● Building Basics – Steel Framing, Insulation, Weathertightness, Internal Moisture and Building Code Compliance.
● BRANZ House Insulation Guide, BRANZ Details.
Further information that may be used as support for a building consent application can be found on www.weathertight.org.nz and www.seismicresilience.org.nz.
More on the building control system
For many, a building control system with a Building Code based on performance is still a bit of a mystery, particularly the information required to support an alternative way of constructing buildings.
BRANZ reference material that describes the current system includes: ● Building Basics books – Building Code Compliance and Your Business ● Online seminars (webinars) – Compliance Paths
● e-learning modules – Building Control System. Topics covered in
this self-paced module are the Building Act, Building Code clauses,
design, building consent and Code Compliance Certi cates.
For more Many of the BRANZ resources can be accessed from the BRANZ shop at www.branz.co.nz/shop.
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