Compliance Statement
Scope of Use
For use as perimeter fencing, Balustrade on decks, retaining walls and can be used as pool fencing.
For use as a Balustrade please talk to us about a Site specific Producer Statement (PS 1).
New Zealand Building Code (NZBC)
The product will, if employed in accordance with the supplier's installation and maintenance requirements, assist with meeting the following provisions of the building code:
- Clause B2 Durability: Performance B2.3.1(b)
Specifically designed structural elements that are included within the design documentation:
- Reinforced concrete - B2/AS1
- Structural timber - B2/AS1
- Mild steel structure - Protection specified in accordance with SNZ TS 3404 - Durability requirements for steel structures and components and AS/NZS2312 - Guide to the protection of structural steel against atmospheric corrosion by the use of protective coatings.
- Clause F4 Safety from falling: Performance F4.3.1
The New Zealand Building Code (AS/NZS 1170.1:2002) designates different occupancy types and specifies that load ratings that the system must be capable of withstanding. the system comprises of the panel, posts, fixings and the structure that the balustrade is being attached to. Refer to PS 1 page 2 for a summarized table of Occupancy Types.
Evidence
The product meets the requirements set out in the following documents, or relevant parts of cited standards within the documents:
Full calculations as provided by the engineer can be obtained by contacting Edgesmith.