CODE CHANGES

The Government is proposing changes to 32 Building Code compliance documents to ensure standards keep pace with industry developments, best practice and new research, Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith says. The proposals involve adding two new Acceptable Solutions around waterproofing, and amending 32 existing Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods. These include changes to the requirements for glass barriers, safety glass, foil insulation and slip resistance of walking surfaces. For more information on the consultation and to provide a submission, go to mbie.govt.nz/info-services/ building-construction/ consultations. Consultation runs until August 31 2016.