Consultation on changes to Compliance Document B1 Structure to cite AS/NZS 1170

The Department of Building and Housing is proposing to amend the Compliance Document for Building Code Clause B1 Structure by referencing the new joint Australian/New Zealand suite of Standards, AS/NZS 1170, Structural Design Actions, in place of NZS 4203.

The new suite of Standards would be referenced, with modifications, as a Verification Method in the Compliance Document.  Changes are also proposed to the current citation of other structural engineering Standards including withdrawing some older ones.

These new Standards reflect the improved understanding of the hazard environment including wind.  Some areas need to have more severe seismic actions used in building design. 

Under these proposals, a Chartered Professional Engineer would be required to sign off designs based on AS/NZS 1170. 

The Department welcomes submissions and comments on these proposals.  The consultation closes on 16 March 2007. 

Download the B1 Structure Consultation Document in PDF format [PDF 223 KB, 57 pages]
Download the B1 Structure Consultation Document in Word format [Word 595 KB, 55 pages]

Submissions can be posted or hand delivered to:

Consultation Feedback – Compliance Document B1 Structure
Department of Building and Housing
Building Controls
PO Box 10-729
Wellington
New Zealand

Alternatively, email to comments@dbh.govt.nz or fax to (04) 494 0290.
Please put ‘Consultation Feedback – Compliance Document B1 Structure’ in the subject line