Compliance Statement
Scope of Use
When you need to mitigate or eliminate risk to workers, customers and visitorsfrom falls from height in public areas, Moddex Conectabal Peforated Infill Panelsare the ideal balustrade solution that can offer a high safety load rating with aclean, mesh-like appearance to deliver a contemporary look.
Suitable applications include:
- Retaining walls and carparks
- Footbridges and culverts
- Accessible ramps, and fire and access stairs
- Accommodation units
- Schools/Education
- Sporting facilities and stadiums (crowd areas by custom design)
- Public transport and sightseeing areas
- Loading bays and mezzanines
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(c), B2.3.2, B2.3.2(a), B2.3.2(b)
Refer to:
- Clause D1 Access routes: Performance D1.3.1, D1.3.1(a), D1.3.3, D1.3.3(j), D1.3.3(k)
Refer to:
- Moddex Conectabal PS1 (Design) - Available upon request. Email info@moddex.co.nz
- 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:
- Moddex Conectabal PS1 (Design) - Available upon request. Email info@moddex.co.nz
Evidence
The product meets the requirements set out in the following documents, or relevant parts of cited standards within the documents:
B1 Structure: Moddex Conectabal Systems are designed and tested to comply with AS/NZS 1170.1:2002 Table 3.3 and AS 1657:2013 Clause 6.1. Balustrades are designed for line loads of 0.75 kN/m, concentrated loads of 0.6 kN and infill loads of 1 kPa/0.5 kN. Refer to Moddex Producer Statement PS1.
B2 Durability: Moddex Conectabal Systems are galvanised to AS 4792 and AS/NZS 4680:2006, providing a minimum 5-year durability across all Exposure Zones, subject to correct installation and maintenance. Refer to Moddex Care and Maintenance Manual.
D1 Access Routes: Moddex Conectabal balustrades integrate with D1-compliant accessible handrails on accessible routes over 1 m.
F4 Safety from Falling: Moddex Conectabal balustrades feature balusters spaced no more than 100 mm horizontally, complying with F4.1.2. Balustrade heights are determined by project requirements, with systems designed for the specified line, concentrated and infill loads.
Design requirements
Refer to Moddex Conectabal configurations and specification sheets
Restrictions on Use: Standard configurations are designed for occupancy types A,B/E and C3 (AS/NZS 1170.1:2002 Table 3.3), with a 0.75 kN/m line load and 0.6 kNconcentrated load. Crowd loading up to C5 requires custom design by Moddex,with a project-specific producer statement. Not suitable where the barrier mustresist vehicle loads. The substrate must be designed by others to resist theapplied loads.
Finshes: Available in hot-dip galvanized steel with optional powdercoat finish. Assembled on-site with mechanical fixings without site welding.
Installation requirements
Conectabal balustrade systems must be installed by accredited Moddex installers or installers approved by Moddex, in accordance with the Moddex Conectabal PS1 and Moddex Installation Guide.
Maintenance requirements
Regular inspection and cleaning are required to maintain compliance with NZBC Clause B2 Durability:
Refer to the Moddex Care and Maintenance Manual for full maintenance guidelines.
Manufacturer
Legal Trading Name:
Moddex
Business Email:
info@moddex.co.nz
Company Website:
www.moddex.co.nz
Contact Number/s:
0800 663339
0800 663339
Product Identifier
PF10 - STANDARD BALUSTRADE - FOR LEVEL APPLICATIONS ABOVE ONE METRE (FFL) PF20 - BALUSTRADE | TOEBOARD - FOR LEVEL APPLICATIONS ABOVE ONE METRE(FFL) PF30 - BALUSTRADE | SINGLE INLINE HANDRAIL - FOR LEVEL AND STAIRAPPLICATIONS ABOVE ONE METRE (FFL) PF40 - BALUSTRADE | SINGLE OFFSET HANDRAIL - FOR LEVEL AND STAIRAPPLICATIONS ABOVE ONE METRE (FFL) PF45 - BALUSTRADE | SINGLE OFFSET HANDRAIL & KERBRAIL - FOR LEVEL ANDRAMP APPLICATIONS ABOVE ONE METRE (FFL) PF50 - BALUSTRADE | DOUBLE OFFSET HANDRAIL PF55 - BALUSTRADE | DOUBLE OFFSET HANDRAIL & KERBRAIL
Warnings
This product has no warnings associated with it.
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Date last validated:
05 November 2026 |
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Date last updated:
05 November 2026 |
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