Compliance Statement
Scope of Use
Intended Use: Bikeway barrier system to reduce the risk of falls for cyclists and pedestrians on cycle paths, shared paths, footbridges and culverts. Partial (rail) and full (infill) options, with curved sections to follow cycle paths.
Standards & Compliance: Designed to contribute to compliance with NZBC Clauses B1 Structure (B1/VM1) and B2 Durability. Top rail heights set to suit NZTA Bridge Manual clause B2.5. Hot-dip galvanised to AS/NZS 4680 and AS 4792.
Restrictions on Use: Not a vehicle barrier. Use only where there is no motorised traffic, or outside a path separated from traffic by a semi-rigid or rigid barrier. Not designed for Bridge Manual crowd, panic or B6 loads (use Moddex Bridgerail). Install to a substrate designed by others, by an accredited Moddex installer or installer approved by Moddex, to the Moddex PS1.
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 B1 Structure: Performance B1.3.1, B1.3.2, B1.3.3(h), B1.3.3(j)
Refer to:
- Clause B2 Durability: Performance B2.3.1, B2.3.1(c), B2.3.2(a), B2.3.2(b)
Refer to:
- Clause D1 Access routes: Performance D1.3.1, D1.3.1(a)
Refer to:
- Clause F4 Safety from falling: Performance F4.3.1, F4.3.4, F4.3.4(a), F4.3.4(b), F4.3.4(c), F4.3.4(d), F4.3.4(e), F4.3.4(g), F4.3.4(h)
.Refer to:
Notes
NZTA Bridge Manual B6.4, B2.4 and B2.5
Evidence
The product meets the requirements set out in the following documents, or relevant parts of cited standards within the documents:
Bikesafe is designed to contribute to compliance with NZBC Clauses B1 Structure and B2 Durability. The design is prepared in accordance with Verification Method B1/VM1, as stated in the Moddex Bikesafe PS1. Top rail heights are set to suit NZTA Bridge Manual clause B2.5 cyclist barrier requirements.
Moddex provides a Bikesafe PS1 (Design) to support building consent applications. A PS3 (Construction) is available where Moddex or a Moddex accredited installer completes the installation. Request documentation by e-mailing - info@moddex.co.nz.
When designed as per the Moddex PS1;
- Design Life:50 Years in C2 Corrosive Zone
- Building Occupancy: B, E3.
- Loadings: AS/NZS 1170.1:2002 Table 3.3