Proposed changes to the Compliance Documents for fire safety, warning systems and ventilation in apartments

The Department of Building and Housing is seeking feedback on proposed changes to Compliance Documents for Building Code Clauses C Fire Safety, F7 Warning Signs and G4 Ventilation.

How to comment

Please submit comments in writing.  Typed comments are preferred but clear handwriting will be accepted.  You can return comments by letter, fax or email or by using the electronic submission form below. Copies of this document can be obtained by calling the Department on 0800 242 243.

The closing date for submitting comments on the proposed changes is 13 April 2007.

Download the Proposed changes to Compliance Documents for fire safety, warning systems and ventilation for apartments consultation document in Word format [Word 1.08 MB, 78 pages]

Download the Proposed changes to Compliance Documents for fire safety, warning systems and ventilation for apartments consultation document in PDF format [PDF 486 KB, 78 pages]

Download the Electronic submission form [Word 359 KB, 13 pages]

Comments should be sent to:
Consultation Feedback – Compliance Documents C, F7 and G4
Department of Building and Housing
Building Controls
Level 6, 86 Customhouse Quay
PO Box 10-729
Wellington
New Zealand

or emailed to comments@dbh.govt.nz.  Please put ‘Consultation Feedback – Compliance Documents C, F7 and G4’ in the subject line

or faxed to (04) 494 0290, marked ‘Consultation Feedback – Compliance Documents C, F7 and G4’.