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What did the new H1 requirements do for HVAC?

Answer 1

Provided a new compliance pathway for heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in commercial buildings

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Sections 42A and 112 of the Building Act make provisions for alterations to existing buildings, ensuring they comply with the energy efficiency requirements of the Building Code to at least the same extent as before the building work began.

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The new requirements for 'Buildings under 300m2' came into effect on 3 November 2022.

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The new requirements for housing were delayed by six months and came into effect on 1 May 2023.

Answer 5

The 'windows and doors' category retained its original two-stage implementation.

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No, the previous 4th editions of H1/AS1 and H1/VM1 can no longer be used for building consents after the transition to the 5th editions.

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here are three methods available: The Schedule Method, The Calculation Method, and The Modelling Method.

Answer 8

The factors include, but are not limited to: * Whether the building is smaller or larger than 300m2. * The size of the glazing area of the building. * The orientation of the building.

Answer 9

This method contains tables of minimum construction R-values for different building elements. A building complies with The Schedule Method if its thermal envelope components – roof, walls, windows, doors, skylights, and floor – are insulated to meet or exceed R-values specified in the tables

Answer 10

This method includes simple equations and allows a building to have different insulation combinations.

Answer 11

The Modelling Method is a compliance method that involves using computer simulation models to assess and predict the energy efficiency of the building, considering various factors like orientation and glazing area. This method provides the greatest amount of flexibility. It is used to assess the energy performance of a proposed building.

Answer 12

* The glazing area is 30% or less of the total wall area. * The combined glazing area on the east, south, and west facing walls is 30% or less of the combined total area of these walls. * The skylight area is no more than 1.5 m2 or 1.5% of the total roof area (whichever is greater). * The opaque door area is no more than 6 m2 or 6% of the total wall area (whichever is greater).

Answer 13

The Calculation Method allows a building to have different insulation combinations as long as the overall thermal performance is comparable to or better than the reference building, insulated according to the Schedule method.

Answer 14

The reference building in The Calculation Method is insulated in accordance with the Schedule method.

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Yes, there are limits. The minimum R-value for a floor, wall, or roof building element using the Calculation Method is 50% of the Schedule method R-value for that element. There is no minimum for doors and windows.

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Using the Calculation Method, the window area of the building can be no greater than 40% of the total wall area.

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The 'reference' building serves as a benchmark, and the heat loss equations for this building are used to assess the thermal performance of other buildings using The Calculation Method.

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The Modelling Method uses a simulation of the building to predict its space heating and cooling loads, which are then compared with the space heating and cooling loads of a reference building.

Answer 19

The reference building has the same shape, dimensions, and orientation as the proposed building, with building elements having relevant construction R-values.

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Verification is achieved by using computer modelling to demonstrate that the energy use of the proposed building design does not exceed the energy use of the reference building.

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The Modelling Method is used when the window area of a building is greater than 40%.

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The Modelling Method provides flexibility by allowing for the simulation of various building elements and configurations, enabling a comprehensive assessment of energy performance.

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A external company such as Oculus may do this.

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H1/AS2, H1/VM2

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To determine the minimum insulation requirements, this document contains two methods – Schedule and Calculation.

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Acceptable Solution (H1/AS2) Verification Method (H1/VM2) Alternative Solution

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The verification methods for H1 (H1/VM1 & H1/VM2) contain rules for design professionals to use computer modelling and software to determine the minimum amount of insulation required in a building and to demonstrate compliance with the Building Code. Only H1/VM2 can be used for ‘Buildings over 300m2’.

Answer 28

The Building Code clause H1 documents specify construction R-values, not the R-value of the insulation product to be installed.

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Containment requirements (floor wastes) apply if the overflow could damage an adjoining household unit or property, and the fixture lacks an integrated overflow with a flow rate greater than the inlet/tap. This applies for both kitchens and bathrooms

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Building product information requirements

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The regulations address poorly compiled technical product information, ensuring it includes details on how a product should be used, installed, and maintained.

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To help designers, builders, and consumers make informed choices, ensuring the right products are selected and installed correctly. It also aids building consent authorities in efficient consenting by having readily available information.

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They need to make specific information about the building products they supply publicly available and provide evidence for any claims they make about their products.

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Designers may experience a reduction in resource costs related to responding to requests for information from building consent authorities.

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Tradespeople should expect a reduction in the need to remedy or replace products, leading to lower labor costs over time, provided installations follow provided instructions.

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Consumers may experience reduced repair or remediation needs, faster home builds due to reduced consent times, and overall increased safety and durability of buildings.

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The new regulations for building product information commence from 11 December 2023.

Answer 38

The Building Amendment Act 2021 introduced new minimum information requirements for impacted building products to demonstrate compliance with the building code.

Answer 39

Building (Building Product Information Requirements) Regulations 2022

Answer 40

- **New Contract Price Option:** - Introducing a "target price" option where savings or overruns are shared based on pre-agreed percentages. This allows parties to collaborate on cost management more effectively. - **Role Revisions:** - Replacing the Engineer to the Contract with separate Contract Administrator and Independent Certifier roles to address concerns about impartiality and conflict of interest. The Contract Administrator acts on behalf of the Principal, while the Independent Certifier makes impartial determinations in disputes. - **Management Plans and Reporting:** - Simplifying required plans, focusing primarily on the site-specific safety plan, and introducing regular reporting obligations to ensure compliance and progress tracking throughout the project lifecycle. - **Environmental Protection:** - Requiring Contractors to take proactive measures to prevent environmental harm, ensuring compliance with laws and consents, and avoiding actions that could jeopardize environmental integrity. - **Contractor’s Liability:** - Narrowing Contractor's indemnity provisions and introducing a liability cap, which is recorded in the Special Conditions to provide clarity and manage risk allocation between parties. - **Final Account Concept:** - Introducing the concept of a "Final Account" and "Interim Final Account" prepared by the Contractor, which detail the Contract Price and variations. This enhances transparency and accountability in financial matters. - **Extensions of Time:** - Implementing a two-stage process for notification of extension of time claims, where the first notice outlines circumstances for the extension, and the second notice specifies the period sought. Disputes are referred to the Independent Certifier for resolution. - **Variations:** - Amending the variations clause to include contract price adjustments and clarifying the roles of Contract Administrator and Independent Certifier in managing variations. This ensures consistency and efficiency in change management processes. - **Cost Fluctuation:** - Presuming cost fluctuation adjustments unless otherwise specified in the Specific Conditions, providing clarity on cost management mechanisms. - **Dispute Resolution:** - Requiring senior representatives to attempt dispute resolution initially, followed by mediation or arbitration if necessary. This promotes timely resolution and reduces escalation of conflicts. - **Bonds:** - Removing joint and several liability from Principal’s and Contractor’s bonds to clarify parties' obligations and reduce potential financial risks.

Answer 41

**Retentions** - hled in a trust **Health and Safety** (ADDED CLAUSE) - very comprehensive. Duties described. 3910 Health and safety more risky because it says you have to review. Architects not experts so SCC only needs Architects to review for "manifest errors or omissions". Architects can suspend works for non-compliance. **Off-site goods**: due to recent claimate. Ability to secure goods without security interests Regular **reporting** required **Guarantees** - masterbuilders guarantee and parent company/shareholder guarantee Indemnity - **liability limit** (similar to 3910) **Insurance** - much more comprehensive If one party is taking out Contract works Insurance then they should take out **Public Liability ** **Copyright**: Provision for future owners to use on contract documents for maintainance, alterations. Not to use for any other purpose. **Key personnel** added Who gets consent - principal gets most consents but comtractor to get **temporary works consent and CPU ** Contractor Deposit Bonds and Advance Payment Bonds (generally for larger projects) Environmental protection Principals dutites in relation to site have slightly changed. Architect to draw attention to this clause Construction programme - what is contemplated cannot be deemed 'unforeseen'

Answer 42

After SCC 2024

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Yes after SCC 2024

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Special clauses covering: -Health and Safety -Off-Site Materials -Retentions

Answer 45

No, but it would be advisable to do so. If contractors are obliged to do it for their subbies then good idea for principal to do so too

Answer 46

No it would be like opening a normal bank account with no cost, because banks will catch onto the new requirements of the CCA

Answer 47

Architects has an educational role here. You can always amend the SCC if required (with a lawyer)

Answer 48

Its not vital but recommended. The contract between subcontractor and contractor is a commerical contract so it needs retentions in a trust so its only fair if the client has a trust The agreement between Princpal and Contractor is a contract with a residential occupier hence not a commerical contract.

Answer 49

Commerical Contract but good practice for residential too

Answer 50

Not technicall (with pricipal under CCA) but this will be part of the new Proforma for payment schedules and SCC 2024. It will be an amenedment to the current proforma identifing the location of where the moneys are held and to what amount. Transparancy.

Answer 51

Schedule 8 added to SCC 2024 Somewhat came out of Covid and Gib crisis. Shift in contractor ordering early because of supply issues. An issue of seperation of ownership and possesion

Answer 52

When the client has paid for off-site goods and the supplier has not sent the items out, the supplier may have the manufacturer or their own bank interested in the product as a security (because the supplier may have not paid upstream yet). You can replace the supplier above with contractor and it would be a similar process

Answer 53

Get clear **title** to the material/ get an **agreement for offsite material**

Answer 54

The PPSA provides a system for registering security interests in goods/assets, to provide adequate security to creditors. The PPSA states the priority rules during a dispute and what a security interest is Related to Off-Site goods, and having security in the payed goods. The principal needs to own the items without any security interests in the goods (suppliers bank or manufactuerer) You can secure items in your name under a PPSA application

Answer 55

Pandamic event, Unforseeable delay, unforeseeable weather conditions in Intepretations Section (Clause 1) Similar to Force Mejeure but not quite

Answer 56

Provision for future owners to use on contract documents for maintainance, alterations. Not to use for any other purpose.

Answer 57

Yes - Court of Appeal and then Supreme Court

Answer 58

**Contract (AAS):** * within 6 years of the date of this Agreement or within 6 years of the date of the act or omission giving rise to the claim **Tort:** * 6 years from the date on which the cause of action accrued * 6 years from the date on which the negligent act/omission ought reasonably to have been discovered. * + 2 years for third party claims (BECA VS WCC) **Legislation (Limiation Act)** * within 6 years of the date of the act or omission giving rise to the claim * 3 years late knowledge **Legislation (Building Act):** 10 year long stop

Answer 59

Yes last time you observed

Answer 60

The current state of the law is that both the limitation period and long-stop start running at the point the liable person does the work, not from the point that the total project is completed

Answer 61

These elements will have to be calculated with a formula

Answer 62

Long term plan/ 10 year budget

Answer 63

Cashflow - have a runway plan Employment - can you avoid hiring? Processes - what efficiencies can be made?

Answer 64

The framing might get bigger. Let clients know

Answer 65

Look at the SCC Client can terminate the contract Look at the release of bonds Guarantees may be useful in this case Get legal advice (You can withdraw from the administration role if you feel uncomfortable)

Answer 66

A receiver takes control and sells only those assets required to repay the debt of the secured creditor who made the appointment. A liquidator takes control of all company assets and sells them to repay monies owed to all creditors. liquidation is more focused on the orderly distribution of assets to creditors and shareholders, while receivership is focused on recovering debts owed to secured creditors.

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