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NZS 4298 Materials and construction for earth buildings
We are consulting on the draft DZ 4298 Materials and construction for earth buildings. What is NZS 4298 about? NZS 4298:2020 Materials and construction for earth buildings sets out requirements for the use of unfired earth in the form of adobe, cob, pressed earth brick, rammed earth, and poured earth. It applies to buildings that are designed in accordance with NZS 4297 or NZS 4299. Commentary to this standard takes heed of the long history of successful earth... MoreClosed 5 June 2024 -
NZS 4297 Engineering design of earth buildings
We are consulting on the draft DZ 4297 Engineering design of earth buildings. What is NZS 4297 about? NZS 4297:2020 Engineering design of earth buildings is intended for use by structural engineers. Many of the structural design principles are chosen to be similar to those for reinforced masonry and reinforced concrete, and it is assumed that users of this standard will have a knowledge of design in these materials. However, earth has unique characteristics that need to be... MoreClosed 5 June 2024 -
NZS 4299 Earth buildings not requiring specific engineering design
We are consulting on the draft DZ 4299 Earth buildings not requiring specific engineering design. What is NZS 4299 about? NZS 4299 Earth buildings not requiring specific engineering design sets a minimum standard for the design and construction of earth buildings. When applied by architects, designers, builders, engineers, apprentices, building consent authorities, and building industry regulators, NZS 4299 provides these users with cost-effective and practical ... MoreClosed 5 June 2024 -
DR AS/NZS 2890.1 Parking facilities - Off-street-car parking
We are consulting on a proposed amendment to the existing joint Australian/New Zealand (AS/NZS) standard. The proposed AS/NZS standard was prepared by the Joint Technical Committee CE-001 Parking Facilities. What is AS/NZS 2890.1 about? AS/NZS 2890.1 sets out the minimum requirements for the design and layout of off-street parking facilities for motor cars, light vans up to 5.4 m long and motorcycles. It includes access and egress requirements for both public and private car parks,... MoreCloses 22 November 2024 -
DR AS/NZS 1418.10 Cranes, hoists and winches, Part 10: Mobile elevating work platforms
We are consulting on a proposed amendment to the existing joint Australian/New Zealand standard. The proposed amendment was prepared by Joint Technical Committee ME-005 Cranes. What is AS/NZS 1418.10 about? AS/NZS 1418.10 specifies requirements for mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) in general and, in addition, those intended for specific applications such as use near live electrical conductors or operation in orchards where specific design requirements are necessary to... MoreCloses 27 November 2024 -
DR AS/NZS 2210.1 Safety, protective and occupational footwear, Part 1: Guide to selection, care and use
We are consulting on a proposed amendment to the existing joint Australian/New Zealand standard. The proposed amendment was prepared by Joint Technical Committee SF-003 Occupational protective footwear. What is AS/NZS 2210.1 about? AS/NZS 2210.1 sets out the recommended practices for the selection, care and use of safety, protective and occupational footwear. It also includes the hazards associated with the use of such footwear. The objective of this document is to provide... MoreCloses 27 November 2024 -
18 joint Australian/New Zealand adoptions of IEC standards and two amendments relating to safety of electrical equipment (EL-002) (Public Consultation)
We are consulting on 18 adoptions of IEC standards and two amendments to existing joint Australian/New Zealand (AS/NZS) standards. The proposed AS/NZS standards were prepared by Joint Technical Committee EL-002 Safety of household and similar electrical appliances and small power transformers. Australia and New Zealand have input via EL-002 throughout the development process of the relevant ‘parent standards’ at IEC level. This ensures the health and safety of citizens in... MoreCloses 16 December 2024 -
Amendment No.1 to AS/NZS 4417.2:2020 relating to regulatory compliance mark for electrical equipment (QR-012) (Public Consultation)
We are consulting on a proposed amendment to an existing joint Australian/New Zealand standard (AS/NZS). The proposed standard was prepared by Joint Technical Committee QR-012 Conformance Marking to Regulatory Requirements. The amendment to AS/NZS 4417.2:2020 Regulatory compliance mark for electrical and electronic equipment – Part 2: Specific requirements for particular regulatory applications is proposed to maintain the standard’s relevance, allowing it to stay effective in... MoreCloses 16 December 2024
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