Scope of use
Suitable for both interior and
exterior applications including pool fencing, balconies, breezeways and stairwells.
Unex has created pre-engineered balustrade solutions which take
the guesswork out of the compliance process for projects at every scale. Our engineering team regularly provides unique, one-off solutions for any architect or specifier, who is looking to push the boundaries of “normal” design.
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 B1.3.4(a)
- Clause B2 Durability: Performance B2.3.1(a)
- Clause F2 Hazardous building materials: Performance F2.3.3(a), F2.3.3(b)
- Clause F4 Safety from falling: Performance F4.3.1, F4.3.2, F4.3.3, F4.3.4(a), F4.3.4 (b), F4.3.4(c), F4.3.4(d), F4.3.4(e), F4.3.4(f), F4.3.4(g), F4.3.4(h), F4.3.5(a), F4.3.5(b)
Complies with AS/NZS 1170, NZS3603, AS/NZS1664, AS/NZS 2208 and NZS 4223.3 2016
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 B1.3.4(a)
- Clause B2 Durability: Performance B2.3.1(a)
- Clause F2 Hazardous building materials: Performance F2.3.3(a), F2.3.3(b)
- Clause F4 Safety from falling: Performance F4.3.1, F4.3.2, F4.3.3, 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(f), F4.3.4(g), F4.3.4(h), F4.3.5, F4.3.5(a), F4.3.5(b)
Supporting evidence
The product has and can make available the following additional evidence to support the above statements:
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Design requirements
Refer to UNEX fixing specification and fabricators manual for design parameters and tables of maximum spans for wind zone up to and including Very High.
Installation requirements
UNEX balustrade must be installed in accordance with the UNEX Fabricators Manual. Any deviation from standard fixing detail must be accompanied by a
site specific PS1.
UNEX balustrade systems must only be installed by a network of authorised fabricators who are trained to supply
and install Unex product.