Codewords 2007 issues

The building controls newsletter of the Department of Building and Housing.

Codewords 24 - December 2007

• Impressive response to licensing scheme launch
• Department achievements in 2006/07
• Do not use public comment draft of NZS 4541
• Guidance on outstanding building consents
• Changes to Building Code energy efficiency provisions
• Hollow-core floor performance in earthquake
• Garages-cladding and flooring clearances in E2/AS1
• Certificates of acceptance
• Compliance schedules and BWoFs
• Tips for easier consent processing
• First territorial authorities registered as building consent authorities
• Determinations issued
• The benefits of applying early for project information memoranda
• Code compliance information differs from sales and marketing brochures
• Structural fire endurance (S) ratings for large single storey buildings  
• Registered Master Builders 2007 Apprentice of the Year
• New insulation requirements mean smarter living
• Guidance on the acceptance of producer statements
• Sustainable buildings 'work for people'
• Building Standards Group work in progress
• New pallet racking guide published
• Learning curve

Codewords 23 - October 2007

• Take care with underfloor foil insulation
• Taranaki tornadoes
• Three more councils accredited
• Technical review summaries published
• Licensing update electronic newsletter
• Diversity a challenge in Engineering Associates Act review
• Dam safety scheme submissions summary
• Sound footings for new and relocated buildings
• Dam PIMs required from regional authorities
• The Building Code review progresses
• Ensure roof anchors are secure
• New Zealand Fire Service Design Review Unit
• Building Standards Group work in progress
• What is a determination
• Determinations issued
• Building consents for imported ancillary buildings
• Learning curve

Codewords 22 - August 2007

• Licensing in the building industry - more details revealed
• Extension to building consent authority timeframe
• Campaign for smarter living!
• Palmerston North first building consent authority to be accredited
• Consultation on 'adequate means' requirements
• Accreditation assistance package
• The Building Code Review - second discussion document
• Building Standards Group work in progress
• Determinations issued
• New H1 Compliance Document published
• Spray booths and paint mixing rooms
• Landlord seminars
• Learning curve

Codewords 21 - July 2007

• SmarterHomes - helping New Zealanders build, and live, more smartly
• Letter to the Editor
• Building consent authority scheme updates
• Dam safety regulations being developed
• Technical reviews of territorial authorities
• New rules for timber framing for housing
• Durability vs warranty
• Regulatory building control accreditation in the US
• Changes to Building Code Clauses E2, F4, F6 and G13/G14
• Building Standards Group work in progress
• Determinations issued
• Excellent response to Codewords reader survey
• Learning curve

Codewords 20 - May/June 2007

• Hollowcore report released
• New producer statement forms
• Better energy efficiency in homes and offices
• Health and safety procedures for LOSP and other treated timbers
• Builders' and designers' presentations
• Building consent authority accreditation update
• IANZ assessment process
• Variations and building consent amendments
• New handbooks published
• Estimated building costs
• Requirements for the building consent accreditation body
• Consultation Corner
• Building Standards Group work in progress
• Learning Curve

Codewords 19 - March/April 2007

• Slip resistance of walking surfaces
• Accessible showers and toilets
• Councils helped to achieve building consent accreditation
• International fire engineering guidelines
• Assessment Agent appointed for Licensed Building Practitioner Scheme
• Nearly as is reasonably practicable
• Builders' and designers' presentations
• Compliance Document amendments
• Amended B1 Compliance Document
• Building Standards Group work in progress
• Determinations issued
• Learning Curve

Codewords 18 - February 2007

• Building product approvals
• Weathertightness requirements for garages
• Dam safety
• Independent Qualified Persons - discussion document
• Consultation on Licensed Building Practitioner Scheme
• New masonry Standard
• Energy efficiency proposals - summary of submissions
• Computer packages for fire design
• Behind the 0800 numbers - the Department's Contact Centre
• Consultation corner
• Operations group work in progress
• Determinations issued
• Learning curve

Codewords 17 - January 2007

• Building consent authority accreditation - latest news
• New Standard for installing insulation
• Consultation on requirements for apartment buildings
• Update for structural design
• Building Code review - feedback on discussion document
• Schedule 1 - work that doesn't require a building consent
• Operations group work in progress
• Determinations issued
• Guide to applying for a building consent
• Public consultation on Licensed Building Practitioner Scheme
• Learning curve