Compliance Statement
Scope of Use
Moddex Conectabal commercial balustrades reduce the risk of falls for workers, customers and visitors in public and commercial areas.
Suitable applications:
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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
- 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:
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 AS/NZS 1170.1:2002 (Table 3.3) and AS 1657:2013 (CL6.1). Rated live loadings: Line: 0.75 kN/m | Concentrated: 0.6 kN | Infill: 1.0 kPa / 0.5 kN.
B2 Durability: Galvanized to AS/NZS 4680:2006, offering a minimum 5-year durability across all Exposure Zones when installed and maintained per Moddex Care and Maintenance Manual.
D1 Access Routes: Integrates with D1-compliant accessible handrails on accessible routes over 1m.
F4 Safety from Falling: Baluster spacing does not exceed 100mm horizontally, complying with F4 1.2 Balustrade Construction. Height is project-dependent to ensure compliance. Live loadings: Line: 0.75 kN/m | Concentrated: 0.6 kN | Infill: 1.0 kPa / 0.5 kN.