Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods (AS and VMs) were called compliance documents. Some still have the “compliance document” title but the AS or VMs they contain are valid and unaffected by the name change.
Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods For New Zealand Building Code Clause B1 Structure
All content related to B1 Structure
1st edition, amendment 21
Current version: Effective on 2 November 2023
1st edition, amendment 20
Effective on 29 November 2021 until 1 November 2023
Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods (AS and VMs) were called compliance documents. Some still have the “compliance document” title but the AS or VMs they contain are valid and unaffected by the name change.
1st edition, amendment 19
Effective on 28 November 2019 until 2 November 2022
Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods (AS and VMs) were called compliance documents. Some still have the “compliance document” title but the AS or VMs they contain are valid and unaffected by the name change.
1st edition, amendment 18
Effective on 27 June 2019 until 31 March 2020
Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods (AS and VMs) were called compliance documents. Some still have the “compliance document” title but the AS or VMs they contain are valid and unaffected by the name change.
1st edition, amendment 17
Effective on 30 November 2018 until 31 October 2019
Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods (AS and VMs) were called compliance documents. Some still have the “compliance document” title but the AS or VMs they contain are valid and unaffected by the name change.
1st edition, amendment 16
Effective on 3 April 2018 until 31 March 2019
Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods (AS and VMs) were called compliance documents. Some still have the “compliance document” title but the AS or VMs they contain are valid and unaffected by the name change.
B1/VM1 is amended to reference NZS 3101:2006 Amendment 3. Allowance is made in B1/VM1 for the continued use of cast iron anchors and couplers until 1 November 2018.
B1/VM1 modifies the citation of NZS 3404:1997 to update design and construction requirements for steel structures. Twelve Standards are referenced in B1/VM1 that provide these updated requirements.
Duplicate provisions are deleted from B1/VM1 and errors are corrected in B1/VM4.
1st edition, amendment 15
Effective on 1 January 2017 until 30 June 2018
Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods (AS and VMs) were called compliance documents. Some still have the “compliance document” title but the AS or VMs they contain are valid and unaffected by the name change.
NZS 4223 Parts 1 to 4 are updated to the latest versions in B1/AS1, and the structural glass barrier requirements in Part 3 are modified.
Clause 7.4.1.3 and Figures 7.10(b) and 7.10(c) in NZS 3604 are modified to clarify the requirements (in accordance with the latest test data).
The modification in B1/VM1 on applying the hazard factor Z, to buildings with structure periods less than 1.5 seconds in the Canterbury earthquake region, is deleted.
The modification in B1/VM1 on applying a minimum risk factor for the serviceability limit state of Rs = 0.33 in the Canterbury earthquake region is deleted.
Clause 9.3.9.4.13 in NZS 3101 is modified in B1/VM1 to limit the depth of precast units to 300 mm and the overall depth to 400 mm.
The formula in B1/VM4 paragraph 3.3.2b) is corrected.
Cited content in this document can be found on the Building CodeHub website.
1st edition, amendment 14
Effective on 4 November 2016 until 1 January 2017
Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods (AS and VMs) were called compliance documents. Some still have the “compliance document” title but the AS or VMs they contain are valid and unaffected by the name change.
Amendment 14, 4 November 2016, to B1/VM1, B1/AS1.
1st edition, amendment 13
Effective on 1 June 2016 until 30 May 2017
Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods (AS and VMs) were called compliance documents. Some still have the “compliance document” title but the AS or VMs they contain are valid and unaffected by the name change.
Amendment 13, 1 June 2016 until 30 May 2017, to B1/AS1.
30 November 2016: Amendment 13 is confirmed in accordance with section 30 of the Building Act 2004. Amendment 13 was introduced on 1 June 2016 without prior public consultation, which subsequently occurred from 20 July to 31 August 2016. After considering feedback from this consultation, MBIE confirms Amendment 13 will continue in force. Reasons for this are:
- the potential for injury when structural glass barriers break unexpectedly
- an increasing use of structural glass barriers.
1st edition, amendment 12
Effective on 14 February 2014 until 31 May 2016
Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods (AS and VMs) were called compliance documents. Some still have the “compliance document” title but the AS or VMs they contain are valid and unaffected by the name change.
Overview
All of the Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods relating to B1 are contained in one document.
- B1/VM1 sets out general means for the design of structures to meet the performance requirements of B1 Structure. It includes modifications to the structural design actions Standards AS/NZS 1170 and the relevant materials Standards.
- B1/AS1 references NZS 3604 Timber-framed buildings that if followed provides one way of demonstrating compliance with B1. It gives information on designing for masonry, earth buildings, stucco, drains, and glazing. About NZS 3604 provides an overview of the Standard referenced in B1/AS1.
- B1/AS3 contains information on the structural requirements for small chimneys.
- B1/VM4 covers the limit state design of foundations, including those of earth retaining structures.
- Appendices A - C provide informative guidance on site investigation, determining foundation settlement and retaining wall foundations.
1st edition, amendment 11
Effective on 1 August 2011 until 14 August 2014
Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods (AS and VMs) were called compliance documents. Some still have the “compliance document” title but the AS or VMs they contain are valid and unaffected by the name change.
Amendment 11, 1 August 2011 until 14 August 2014, to B1/VM1, B1/AS1, B1/AS2.
1st edition, amendment 10
Effective on 19 May 2011 until 31 January 2012
Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods (AS and VMs) were called compliance documents. Some still have the “compliance document” title but the AS or VMs they contain are valid and unaffected by the name change.
Reprinted incorporating Amendment 9, 30 September 2010, to B1/VM1, B1/AS1, B1/AS2, B1/AS3, B1/VM4.
1st edition, amendment 9, erratum 1
Effective on 30 September 2010 until 18 May 2011
Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods (AS and VMs) were called compliance documents. Some still have the “compliance document” title but the AS or VMs they contain are valid and unaffected by the name change.
Reprinted incorporating Amendment 9, 30 September 2010, to B1/VM1, B1/AS1, B1/AS2, B1/AS3, B1/VM4.
1st edition, amendment 9
Effective on 30 September 2010 until 19 May 2011
Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods (AS and VMs) were called compliance documents. Some still have the “compliance document” title but the AS or VMs they contain are valid and unaffected by the name change.
B1 Structure – B1/AS1, B1/VM1, B1/AS3, B1/VM4, First edition, Amendment 9. 30 September 2010.
1st edition, amendment 8
Effective on 1 December 2008 until 29 September 2010
Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods (AS and VMs) were called compliance documents. Some still have the “compliance document” title but the AS or VMs they contain are valid and unaffected by the name change.
1st edition, amendment 7
Effective on 1 April 2007 until 30 November 2008
Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods (AS and VMs) were called compliance documents. Some still have the “compliance document” title but the AS or VMs they contain are valid and unaffected by the name change.
1st edition, amendment 6
Effective on 1 March 2005 until 31 March 2007
Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods (AS and VMs) were called compliance documents. Some still have the “compliance document” title but the AS or VMs they contain are valid and unaffected by the name change.