Compliance Statement
Scope of Use
Bring the premium look of architectural flat bar into a faster, cleaner and morepredictable Moddex delivery model, for balustrades and fall protection whereheight differences exceed one metre.
Suitable applications include:
- Multi-residential and hotel units
- Schools and universities
- Sporting and recreational facilities
- Public transport and tourist infrastructure
- Footbridges and public walkways
- DDA access ramps and stairs
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 FlatBal 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 FlatBal 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 comply with AS/NZS 1170.1:2002 Table 3.3 and AS 1657:2013 Clause 6.1, with design loads of 0.75 kN/m line, 0.6 kN concentrated and 1 kPa/0.5 kN infill. Refer to Producer Statement PS1.
B2 Durability: Galvanised to AS 4792 and AS/NZS 4680:2006, providing at least 5 years' durability across all Exposure Zones, subject to correct installation and maintenance. Refer to Care and Maintenance Manual.
D1 Access Routes: Integrates with D1-compliant accessible handrails on accessible routes over 1 m.
F4 Safety from Falling: Balusters are spaced no more than 100 mm horizontally, complying with F4.1.2. Balustrade heights are project-specific and designed to meet applicable safety requirements.
Design requirements
FlatBal™ is Australia’s first proprietary modular flat bar balustrade system, builtfrom the proven Conectabal® system, to deliver a sharp linear profile in place oftraditional round tube, giving projects the refined flat bar look without the cost,delays and complexity of fully bespoke fabrication.
With eight standard configurations for level, ramp and stair applications over onemetre, FlatBal™ integrates across Moddex access solutions including Assistrail®, Bikesafe®, Bridgerail® and Ezibilt™ to deliver a cohesive balustrade outcomeacross the wider project.
The Moddex FlatBal System must be installed to a substrate (as designed byothers) that is able to resist the applied loads.
Installation requirements
FlatBal balustrade systems must be installed by an accredited Moddex Installer asper the Moddex FlatBal PS1 and the Moddex Installation Guide.
Not suitable for use on roads or public transport areas where the barrier isrequired to meet car loading requirements.
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
FB10 - STANDARD BALUSTRADE - FOR LEVEL, RAMP AND STAIR APPLICATIONS,GREATER THAN ONE METRE (FFL) FB20 - BALUSTRADE | KERBAIL- FOR LEVEL AND RAMP APPLICATIONS, GREATER THANONE METRE (FFL) FB30 - BALUSTRADE | SINGLE INLINE HANDRAIL - FOR LEVEL AND STAIRAPPLICATIONS ABOVE ONE METRE (FFL) FB35 - BALUSTRADE | SINGLE INLINE HANDRAIL & KERBRAIL - FOR LEVEL ANDSTAIR APPLICATIONS ABOVE ONE METRE (FFL) FB40 - BALUSTRADE | SINGLE OFFSET HANDRAIL - FOR LEVEL AND STAIRAPPLICATIONS ABOVE ONE METRE (FFL) FB45 - BALUSTRADE | SINGLE OFFSET HANDRAIL & KERBRAIL - FOR LEVEL ANDRAMP APPLICATIONS ABOVE ONE METRE (FFL) FB50 - BALUSTRADE | DOUBLE OFFSET HANDRAIL - FOR LEVEL AND STAIRAPPLICATIONS ABOVE ONE METRE (FFL) FB55 - BALUSTRADE | DOUBLE OFFSET HANDRAIL & KERBRAIL - FOR LEVEL ANDRAMP APPLICATIONS ABOVE ONE METRE (FFL)
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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