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3604 Scoping Document (Committee 3604 Scoping Group)
3604 Scoping Document
In September 2019, Standards NZ kicked off a new project, commissioned by Building Performance Branch of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), to develop the scope for a future project to revise NZS 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings. NZS 3604 provides prescribed methods for the design and construction of timber-framed domestic dwellings, most other residential buildings and some commercial buildings. It has as significant influence on buildings constructed in New Zealand, as it is a core resource for building consent authorities determining compliance with the New Zealand Building Code (NZBC). The standard also gives guidance to the builders and others involved in the construction of light timber-framed buildings. As part of the project a Scoping Group was formed and met in November to discuss proposed features to be considered for inclusion in the scope of a future project to revise NZS 3604. Standards NZ are now seeking feedback on the seven proposed new features for inclusion in the scope of a revision project. Your feedback is requested to ensure NZS 3604 will continue to meet the needs of more than just those who can be represented by the scoping group. The scoping group will also consider any suggestions of additional features or amendments to the standard that would provide significant benefits for you and others who use the standard. The scoping group are principally interested in how much demand there is for each feature and what its scope should be. There are 19 questions that should take you about 30 to 40 minutes to indicate your level of agreement with the proposals. A submissions form also has space for you to provide additional feedback to the scoping group. You can view or download the ‘NZS 3604 Proposed Features’ document on the Standards New Zealand website. Within this document there is a link to a submission form, which we are requesting stakeholders complete and submit to Standards NZ either through the website or emailing SNZPublicComments@mbie.govt.nz The closing date for comments is 3 February 2020.
Closing date for comments 03/02/2020