Code of Practice v25.03NZMRM Home
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Disclaimer
Although the information contained in this Code has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, New Zealand Metal Roofing Manufacturers Inc. makes no warranties or representations of any kind (express or implied) regarding the accuracy, adequacy, currency or completeness of the information, or that it is suitable for the intended use.
Compliance with this Code does not guarantee immunity from breach of any statutory requirements, the New Zealand Building Code or relevant Standards. The final responsibility for the correct design and specification rests with the designer and for its satisfactory execution with the contractor.
While most data have been compiled from case histories, trade experience and testing, small changes in the environment can produce marked differences in performance. The decision to use a particular material, and in what manner, is made at your own risk. The use of a particular material and method may, therefore, need to be modified to its intended end use and environment.
New Zealand Metal Roofing Manufacturers Inc., its directors, officers or employees shall not be responsible for any direct, indirect or special loss or damage arising from, as a consequence of, use of or reliance upon any information contained in this Code.
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If reprinted, reproduced or used in any form, the New Zealand Metal Roofing Manufacturers Inc. (NZMRM) should be acknowledged as the source of information.
You should always refer to the current online Code of Practicefor the most recent updates on information contained in this Code.
Scope
This Code of Practice provides requirements, information and guidelines, to the Building Consent Authorities, the Building Certifier, Specifier, Designer, Licensed Building Practitioner, Trade Trainee, Installer and the end user on the design, installation, performance, and transportation of all metal roof and wall cladding used in New Zealand.
The calculations and the details contained in this Code of Practice provide a means of complying with the performance provisions of the NZBC and the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.
The scope of this document includes all buildings covered by NZS 3604, AS/NZS 1170 and those designed and built under specific engineering design.
It has been written and compiled from proven performance and cites a standard of acceptable practice agreed between manufacturers and roofing contractors.
The drawings and requirements contained in this Code illustrate acceptable trade practice, but recommended or better trade practice is also quoted as being a preferred alternative.
Because the environment and wind categories vary throughout New Zealand, acceptable trade practice must be altered accordingly; in severe environments and high wind design load categories, the requirements of the NZBC will only be met by using specific detailing as described in this Code.
The purpose of this Code of Practice is to present both Acceptable Trade Practice and Recommended Trade Practice, in a user-friendly format to ensure that the roof and wall cladding, flashings, drainage accessories, and fastenings will:
Policy for Updates to NZ Metal Roof and Wall Cladding Code Practice.
All revisions to clauses of the COP after June 2018 are recorded at 19 Revision History, including a brief explanation of the change.
See sub-clauses for detail of revisions at particular dates.
Revisions are split into 3 categories for simple assessment by users:
Category
Description
Notification
Category 1 - Minor Errata
Correction to spelling, grammar or formatting that have no bearing on on the substance of the clause.
Recorded on website only - not individually included in emailed update
Category 2 - Editing and rearrangement
A clause or section of clauses has been rewritten to some extent for better articulation of the existing recommendation.
Existing citations of the COP in project documentation may be less clear as a result, but recommendations are not altered.
Recorded on website, and will be cited in emailed update as either specific or summary information as appropriate.
Category 3 - Substantial change to recommendation
A substantial change in a specific recommendation of the COP has taken place.
A review of existing project documentation against the new clause is considered essential.
Recorded on website, and explained with detail in emailed update
