L12 M1

Question 1

7 principles of the NZ building act?

1. S__ p__ w__ b__
2. L__ s__ of f__
3. H__ s__
4. P__ of o__ p__ a__ by w__
5. F__ for p__ w/ d__
6. C__ of e__
7. C__ of the b__ c__ s__
8. S__ d__

Answer 1

Safeguarding peoples well being
Limiting spread of fire
Hazardous substances
Protection of other property affected by work
Facilities for people with disabilities
Conservation of energy
Costs of the building control system
Sustainable development

Question 2

What does the building act not cover?

Answer 2

Aesthetics
Comfort and convenience
Value for money

Question 3

Clause G6.1 the objective of this provision is to safeguard people from illness or ___ __ ___ as a result of undue noise being transmitted between abutting occupancies.

Answer 3

loss of amenity

Question 4

Clause G6.2 = ?

Answer 4

functional requirement

Question 5

Clause G6.3.1 = STC (sound transmission class) of walls, floors and ceilings, shall be no less than __.

Answer 5

55

Question 6

Clause G6.3.2 = IIC (impact insulation class) of floors, shall be no less than __.

Answer 6

55

Question 7

How are the costs of the building controls system primarily funded in New Zealand?

Answer 7

User pays (bldg consent fees, etc)

Question 8

Which country started the trend towards performance-based building codes in the 1980s?

Answer 8

UK

Question 9

Prescriptive guidance documents called “__________ _________” are published by the Dept of Building and Housing (now MBIE) and are comprised of drawings and specifications of building elements that comply with aspects of the building code.

Answer 9

Acceptable Solutions

Question 10

BRANZ Appraisal has legal status meaning that the certified product/system must be accepted for code compliance. true/false

Answer 10

false