Consultation on changes to Compliance Document B1 Structure to cite NZS 4230:2004

The Department of Building and Housing is proposing to amend the Compliance Document for Building Code Clause B1 Structure by referencing the new New Zealand Standard, NZS 4230:2004, ‘Design of Reinforced Concrete Masonry Structures’ with Amendment No. 1 in place of NZS 4230:1990.

The new Standard would be referenced as part of Verification Method B1/VM in the Compliance Document. 

The new Standard, with its Amendment, reflects upgraded material properties of both concrete masonry and reinforcing steel and aligns with the AS/NZS 1170 suite of Structural Action Standards.

The Department welcomes submissions and comments on these proposals.  The consultation closes on 3 April 2007. 

Download the NZS 4230 Citation Consultation Document in PDF format [PDF 90 KB, 15 pages]
Download the NZS 4230 Citation Consultation Document in Word format [Word 231 KB, 15 pages]

Submissions can be posted or hand delivered to:

Consultation Feedback – NZS 4230 Citation
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 – NZS 4230 Citation’ in the subject line.