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NZS 3603:1993

Timber Structures Standard

This document has been re-assessed by the committee, and judged to still be up to date.

Clarification:
NZS 3603:1993 now contains amendments 1, 2 and 4 as appendices.

Please note: NZS 3603:1993 is being revised

Sets out in limit state design format the requirements for methods of design of timber elements of buildings and applies specifically to sawn timber, glue laminated timber, natural round timber and construction plywood. Includes a section on design for fire resistance.

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Amendment history

Supersedes

NZS 3603:1990

Publishing information

Status: CURRENT

Published: 21/09/1993

Pages: 132

Committee: P3603

References

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Standards NZ References:

Overseas Standards References:

CAN 3-086-M84
AS 2754.1:1985
AS 1720.1:1988
AS 3615
AS 1649:1974
AS 1748:1978

Other References:

Timber Use Manual. New Zealand Timber Industry Federation.
NZNSEE
New Zealand Building Code
University of Canterbury Report CE 89/1
Proceedings 1988 International Conference on Timber Engineering Seattle USA
US Department of Agriculture Report FPL 34
American Institute of Timber Construction Manual.

Citations

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Excavation safety - Good practice guidelines

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: Table 6

Citation Context:
1. All timber used for shoring should be sound quality framing grade or structural timber and should conform to NZS 3603 Timber structures standard.

Building Code Compliance Document SH

Ministry: Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment: Building Systems Performance
Section: AS1

Approved Code Of Practice For The Safe Erection And Use Of Scaffolding - Revoked

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 2.2 BASIS OF DESIGN

Citation Context:
The design of the structural members and components of a scaffold shall comply with NZS 3404.1, NZS 3603, AS 1538 or AS 1664.

Excavation safety - Good practice guidelines

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: Appendix E

Citation Context:
Referenced as NZS 3603 Timber structures standard

Best Practice Guideline For Scaffolding In New Zealand

Ministry: Scaffolding and Rigging New Zealand
Section: 1.2.1.1

Citation Context:
Relevant standards are those related to… …This includes but is not limited to the following: ...NZS 3603 Timber structures standard...

Building Code Compliance Document B1

Ministry: Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment: Building Systems Performance
Section: VM1/VM4

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Amendment history

Supersedes

Publishing information

References

Citations

Excavation safety - Good practice guidelines

Building Code Compliance Document SH

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