SNZ HB 3604 Handbook to NZS 3604:2011 – available now

Issue 32 – October 2011

Standards New Zealand has just published SNZ HB 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings: Selected extracts from NZS 3604:2011.

SNZ HB 3604 provides users with a collection of figures and tables extracted from NZS 3604:2011 that are commonly used on-site. The Handbook directs users to the appropriate section of the Standard for full information.

Advisory Note issued for NZS 3604:2011 and SNZ HB 3604:2011

Issue 32 – October 2011

Standards New Zealand has recently issued an Advisory Note to help ensure users of the Standard, NZS 3604:2011 and the Handbook, SNZ HB 3604:2011 are aware of recent information issued by the Department of Building and Housing relating to the Department's changes to the B1 Structure and E2 External Moisture Building Code documents.

Building Controls Update 120 – Department of Building and Housing

Issue 32 – October 2011

The Department of Building and Housing (the Department) released a Practice Advisory on 30 September 2011 to alert practising structural engineers assessing existing multi-storey buildings throughout New Zealand about issues relating to safety of stairs.

BRANZ Guideline – September 2011

Issue 32 – October 2011

Misuse of BRANZ appraisals

Building Consent Authorities and product specifiers need to be aware BRANZ Appraisals only relate to the specific product for the specific use defined by the Appraisal. BRANZ Appraisals for Juken Strandboard Flooring and/or The Laminex Group Strandfloor are being used by other organisations to verify the NZBC durability requirements of oriented strand board products from other manufacturers for uses other than flooring, specifically the webs of composite timber I-beams. Read more in the BRANZ Guideline September 2011 [PDF 157 KB].

World Architecture Festival – opportunity to vote for New Zealand entries

Issue 32 – October 2011

The World Architecture Festival is the world's largest global architectural awards programme. It is a unique meeting point for architects, suppliers, and clients, and attracts hundreds of entries and visitors from all over the world. Among the 700+ entries from 59 countries are two top New Zealand iconic timber buildings, which have both been shortlisted in their categories.

NEW AMENDMENT

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Amendment 5:2011 to AS/NZS 1170.0:2002 Structural design actions – General principles

Amendment 5 applies to the Preface, Clause 1.3, and Appendix F.

Read more in our article SNZ HB 3604 Handbook to NZS 3604:2011 – available now.

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NEW HANDBOOK

SNZ HB 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings: Selected extracts from NZS 3604:2011

Provides users with a collection of figures and tables extracted from NZS 3604:2011 that are commonly used on-site. The Handbook directs users to the appropriate section of the Standard for full information. SNZ HB 3604:2011 has been designed as an on-site reference guide. The development committee advises it must not be used as a substitute for the full Standard, NZS 3604:2011. Users of SNZ HB 3604 should always refer to the full Standard when they require detailed and complete information.

Hard copies of SNZ HB 3604 are provided in polypropylene covers with a magnetic strip closure and 2-hole lever arch mechanism for easy updating of pages. Pages have been printed on heavier weight 'thin-laminated' paper for durability.

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STANDARDS IN DEVELOPMENT

Amendment 2 to NZS 4229:1999 Concrete masonry buildings not requiring specific engineering design

Committee: P4229
Project Manager: Rachel Mahony
Estimated Publication Date: Late 2011
Comments: Standards New Zealand is reviving an amendment project which originally commenced in 2006. The project was put on hold until a full revision of NZS 3604 commenced, as any changes to the seismic zones in NZS 4229 needed to be considered in conjunction with NZS 3604.

WS-013 Review of domestic wastewater systems