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2019 – August

The following updates to the NZ Metal Roof and Wall Cladding Code Practice (COP), are effective 1 August 2019.

Major Revisions

  1. The main clause Testing was substantially revised to give more practical guidance for testing in accordance with the NZ MRM Code of Practice.
  2. The main clause Safety has been substantially revised and updated to closer reflect the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, referencing the documents Worksafe: Working on Roofs and Worksafe: Working at Height in New Zealand.
  3. The sub-clause Fixing Aluminium has been substantially revised to better reflect good trade practice and manufacturers’ recommendations.

Summary of other changes in this update

 

Revision Detail - 2019 - August

CategoryClause Number (at time of update)Clause (As of current publication)Details
4 - Clause Inserted 2019 – August Summary of Changes – August 2019 
1 - Minor Errata10.5Building Airtightness Minor erata: changed 36.2  to 3602
0 - Clause Removed9.4Penetration PositioningClause is now included in Penetration Design.
2 - Editing and rearrangement9.5Penetration Design Revised clause. Penetration Positioning is now included in this clause.
1 - Minor Errata14.8Setting Out Typo correction
4 - Clause Inserted9.6Boot Flashings Changed the word profile to profiles for consistency with the rest of the document.
4 - Clause Inserted Sheetmetal Penetration-Flashing Reference New clause to compare penetration flashing options.
2 - Editing and rearrangement9.5.3Under-Soaker Back Flashings Clause renamed for consistency.
1 - Minor Errata9.5.4.3Cricket Back Curbs Changed kerb to curb for consistency.
1 - Minor Errata8.3Flashing Cover Corrected a misprint, removed <20mm from aprons, category B.
1 - Minor Errata14.13.4Fastener Allowance for Expansion Fixed 8 mm for style consistency.
2 - Editing and rearrangement14.12.1Nails Photo of Nail Pull-Out inserted.
4 - Clause Inserted Painted Aluminium Newly created clause dealing with Painted Aluminum products
4 - Clause Inserted Recommendations for Fixing Aluminium Newly created clause setting out COP recommendations for fixing aluminium claddding.
0 - Clause Removed13Site PracticeClause removed. Topics previously discussed in Site Practice is now dealt with in more detail in various clauses under Installation.
3 - Substantial change to recommendation13.1Safety Safety has been updated in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA 2015).
3 - Substantial change to recommendation13.1.1Responsibilities Clause updated in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA) 2015.
3 - Substantial change to recommendation13.1.7Scaffoldings Clause has been substantially revised in accordance with Worksafe: Working at height in New Zealand.
3 - Substantial change to recommendation13.1.10Safety Mesh This clause has been substantially revised in accordance with Worksafe: Working at Height in New Zealand. 
4 - Clause Inserted Safety Harness New clause.
4 - Clause Inserted Soft Landing Systems New clause.
2 - Editing and rearrangement14.21Tools Of The Trade Picture added: Turn Up and Turn Down Tools.
2 - Editing and rearrangement9.5.2Over-Flashed (Watershed) Back Flashings Clause has been renamed.
0 - Clause Removed13.1.2TrainingClause removed. Whole main clause (Safety) has been substantially revised in accordance with HSWA 2015 and Worksafe guidelines.
0 - Clause Removed13.1.5Limitations Of Fall Arrest And Travel RestraintClause removed. Whole main clause (Safety) has been substantially revised in accordance with HSWA 2015 and Worksafe guidelines.
0 - Clause Removed13.1.4Residential And Light Commercial RoofingClause removed. Whole main clause (Safety) has been substantially revised in accordance with HSWA 2015 and Worksafe guidelines.
0 - Clause Removed13.1.13Roof Access During ConstructionClause removed. Whole main clause (Safety) has been substantially revised in accordance with HSWA 2015 and Worksafe guidelines.
0 - Clause Removed13.1.12Joining Safety MeshClause removed. Whole main clause (Safety) has been substantially revised in accordance with HSWA 2015 and Worksafe guidelines.
0 - Clause Removed13.1.11Steel FixingClause removed. Whole main clause (Safety) has been substantially revised in accordance with HSWA 2015 and Worksafe guidelines.
0 - Clause Removed13.1.9Personal SafetyClause removed. Whole main clause (Safety) has been substantially revised in accordance with HSWA 2015 and Worksafe guidelines.
0 - Clause Removed13.1.8Mobile ScaffoldsClause removed. Whole main clause (Safety) has been substantially revised in accordance with HSWA 2015 and Worksafe guidelines.
0 - Clause Removed13.1.6AccessClause removed. Whole main clause (Safety) has been substantially revised in accordance with HSWA 2015 and Worksafe guidelines.
4 - Clause Inserted Mechanical Access Plant New clause.
4 - Clause Inserted Safety Netting New clause.
4 - Clause Inserted Weather Conditions New clause.
4 - Clause Inserted Assessment of Existing Roof Cladding New clause.
4 - Clause Inserted Safe Access to Roofs New clause.
4 - Clause Inserted Working on Roofs New clause.
4 - Clause Inserted Other People's Responsibilities New clause.
4 - Clause Inserted Other People New clause.
4 - Clause Inserted PCBU New clause.
4 - Clause Inserted Workers' Responsibilities New clause.
4 - Clause Inserted Workers New clause.
4 - Clause Inserted Officer Responsibilities New clause.
4 - Clause Inserted Officers New clause.
4 - Clause Inserted PCBU Responsibilities New clause.
4 - Clause Inserted9.5.5Sheetmetal Flashings on Corrugated Profiles This clause has been revised and renamed to specifically show sheetmetal flashings on corrugated profiles.
4 - Clause Inserted Standing Seam New clause.
4 - Clause Inserted Trough Section New clause.
2 - Editing and rearrangement14.3.2Wet Storage Damage Removed reference to "Fretting".
2 - Editing and rearrangement2.1Definitions Updated Glossary item: "Fretting"
2 - Editing and rearrangement4.12Inert Catchment Inserted photo "Localised Damage due to Inert Catchment".
1 - Minor Errata14.4Site Safety Fixed link: Safety
1 - Minor Errata14.5Handling Minor grammatical fix.
1 - Minor Errata14.7.1Storing Product with Strippable Film Grammar fix.
1 - Minor Errata14.7.2Using Strippable Film Grammar fix.
1 - Minor Errata14.1Overhang Drawing tidy up.
4 - Clause Inserted Structural Testing New Clause, to replace Testing.
4 - Clause Inserted Standards: AS Standards and COP Testing Standard New clause.
4 - Clause Inserted Test Requirements New Clause
4 - Clause Inserted Supporting Structure and Equipment New Clause
4 - Clause Inserted Test Set-up New clause.
4 - Clause Inserted Number of Specimens New clause.
4 - Clause Inserted Width of Specimen New clause.
4 - Clause Inserted Number of Spans New clause.
4 - Clause Inserted Testing Procedure New clause.
4 - Clause Inserted UDL Testing New clause.
4 - Clause Inserted Publishing Results New clause.
4 - Clause Inserted Allowance for Variation New clause.
0 - Clause Removed17TestingThe entire clause Testing has been substantially revised and published as Structural Testing to give better guidance on testing according to the Code of Practice Standards.
0 - Clause Removed17.2Background to ScopeThe entire clause Testing has been substantially revised and published as Structural Testing to give better guidance on testing according to the Code of Practice Standards.
0 - Clause Removed17.1ScopeThe entire clause Testing has been substantially revised and published as Structural Testing to give better guidance on testing according to the Code of Practice Standards.
0 - Clause Removed17.3General Methods Of Testing Sheet Roof And Wall CladdingThe entire clause Testing has been substantially revised and published as Structural Testing to give better guidance on testing according to the Code of Practice Standards.
0 - Clause Removed17.4Commentary On 16.3The entire clause Testing has been substantially revised and published as Structural Testing to give better guidance on testing according to the Code of Practice Standards.
0 - Clause Removed17.5Determining Wind load Span GraphsThe entire clause Testing has been substantially revised and published as Structural Testing to give better guidance on testing according to the Code of Practice Standards.
0 - Clause Removed17.6Specific Methods Of Testing Sheet Roof And Wall CladdingThe entire clause Testing has been substantially revised and published as Structural Testing to give better guidance on testing according to the Code of Practice Standards.
0 - Clause Removed17.7Wind and Point Load TestingThe entire clause Testing has been substantially revised and published as Structural Testing to give better guidance on testing according to the Code of Practice Standards.
0 - Clause Removed17.8Method: Resistance To Wind Pressures For New ZealandThe entire clause Testing has been substantially revised and published as Structural Testing to give better guidance on testing according to the Code of Practice Standards.
0 - Clause Removed17.9Background to wind load testingThe entire clause Testing has been substantially revised and published as Structural Testing to give better guidance on testing according to the Code of Practice Standards.
4 - Clause Inserted Interpreting Point Load Results New clause.
4 - Clause Inserted Point Load Testing New clause.
4 - Clause Inserted UDL Load Testing Standard New clause.
4 - Clause Inserted Cricket Over-Flashing More Than 1 m Wide New clause.
4 - Clause Inserted Dormer Details New clause.
4 - Clause Inserted Point Load Testing Standard New Clause.
1 - Minor Errata14.2.2Ordering Punctuation fix.
3 - Substantial change to recommendation13.1.3.1Roof Edge Protection Clause has been substantially revised in accordance with Worksafe: Working at Height in New Zealand.
3 - Substantial change to recommendation13.1.3Working At Height Clause has been substantially revised in accordance with the HSWA 2015.  
4 - Clause Inserted Sheetmetal Flashings on Trapezoidal Profiles New clause, specifically showing penetration flashings on trapezoidal profiles.
3 - Substantial change to recommendation14.19Fixing Aluminium Sheeting Section comprehensively revised to better reflect good trade practice and Manufacturer’s recommendations.
2 - Editing and rearrangement3.15Profile Shape Inserted new Drawing: Profile Types
2 - Editing and rearrangement3.15.2Trapezoidal Profile Removed drawing in favour of a more descriptive drawing: Profile Types.
4 - Clause Inserted9.5.1Sheetmetal Penetration Back Flashings Table removed.
4 - Clause Inserted Test Report New clause.
4 - Clause Inserted Interpreting UDL Load Results New clause.
4 - Clause Inserted Point Load Testing New clause.
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Clause: 
019_018_000_000_000_000_000_000_000
Clause Number: 
19.18
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Revision Category: 
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Summary of Changes – August 2019