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Practical how-to articles for builders and designers showing good industry practice and interpretation of the NZ Building Code and standards.

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Lifts in houses

By Alide Elkink 1 April 2018, Build 165

Government policy encourages people to be able to stay in their own home as they get older so think proactively and consider installing a lift when building or retrofitting a 2-storey house.

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Getting in and getting out safely

By Dr Colleen Wade 1 February 2017, Build 158

The Building Code has strict requirements for providing access and escape routes for fire safety. Emergency staff need to be able to enter a building, and many non-residential buildings need at least one accessible access route for use by disabled persons.

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