19 DECEMBER 2013

NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE, No. 172

for download free of charge from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s (the Ministry) website at www.dbh.govt.nz

In accordance with section 30(2) of the Act, the chief executive of the Ministry will consult on, and publicly notify whether he has decided to confirm or otherwise, this urgent amendment within six months of the date of this notice.

New material incorporated by reference under urgency

As part of this urgent amendment, and pursuant to sections 405 and 410(1)(e) of the Building Act 2004 (“Act”), I give notice that AS 4254:2012 will be incorporated by reference into Verification Method C/VM2 effective on 19 December 2013.

The previous version of this Verification Method (prior to its amendment), ie C/VM2 Errata 2, may be used until the close of 18 June 2014 to demonstrate compliance with Building Code Clauses C1 to C6 Protection from Fire.

Consultation on this incorporation by reference will be carried out as part of the consultation under section 30(2) of the Act that is referred to above.

Amendment to material incorporated by reference under urgency

As part of this urgent amendment, and pursuant to sections 406(c)(ii) and 410(1)(e) of the Building Act 2004 (“Act”), I give notice that reference to NZS 4541:2007 A1 will be replaced by NZS 4541:2013 in Acceptable Solutions C/AS1-AS7 and Verification Method C/VM2 effective on 19 December 2013.

The previous version of these documents (prior to their amendment), ie C/AS1-AS7 Errata 1 and C/VM2 Errata 2, may be used until the close of 18 June 2014 to demonstrate compliance with Building Code Clauses C1 to C6 Protection from Fire.

Consultation on this incorporation by reference will be carried out as part of the consultation under section 30(2) of the Act that is referred to above.

New material incorporated by reference

Pursuant to section 405 and 410(1)(e) of the Building Act 2004 (“Act”), I give notice that the AS/NZS 5601.1:2010, A1 is incorporated by reference into Acceptable Solutions C/AS1-AS6 effective on 19 December 2013.

The previous version of these Acceptable Solutions (prior to their amendment), ie C/AS1-AS6 Errata 1, may be used until the close of 18 June 2014 to demonstrate compliance with Building Code Clauses C1 to C6 Protection from Fire.

Amendment to material incorporated by reference

Pursuant to sections 406(c)(ii) and 410(1)(e) of the Act, I give notice that the material incorporated by reference, as set out in Column 1 below, are replaced by the material in Column 2 below, in the listed Acceptable Solutions and Verification Method, effective as of 19 December 2013, as follows:

The previous version of these Acceptable Solutions and Verification Method (prior to their amendment), ie C/AS1-AS2 Errata 1 and C/VM2 Errata 2, may be used until the close of 18 June 2014 to demonstrate compliance with Building Code Clauses C1 to C6 Protection from Fire.

Material proposed to cease having legal effect

Pursuant to section 406(c)(ii) and 410(1)(e) of the Building Act 2004 (“Act”), I give notice that NZS 5261: 2003, A1 and A2, previously incorporated by reference into Acceptable Solutions C/AS1-AS6, is revoked and will cease to have legal effect as of 19 December 2013.

The previous version of these Acceptable Solutions (prior to their amendment), ie C/AS1-AS6 Errata 1, may be used until the close of 18 June 2014 to demonstrate compliance with Building Code Clauses C1 to C6 Protection from Fire.

Purchase of material incorporated by reference

The material incorporated by reference described above may be purchased directly from Standards New Zealand, Level 6, 8 Gilmer Terrace, Wellington, or online at www.standards.co.nz

Viewing materials incorporated by reference

Materials incorporated by reference are available for inspection free of charge at the Ministry’s Wellington offices, at the locations specified below, between the hours of 8.30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.

Ministry office locations in Wellington

• Level 6, 86 Customhouse Quay.
• 33 Bowen Street.
• Level 3, Unisys House, 56 The Terrace.

The Ministry also has service delivery locations across New Zealand.

To enquire about making an appointment at a different location than above to view material incorporated by reference, call 0800 242 243.

Dated at Wellington this 19th day of December 2013.

ADRIAN REGNAULT, General Manager, Building System Performance, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (acting under delegated authority).

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Callaghan Innovation Act 2012

Appointments to the Callaghan Innovation Stakeholder Advisory Group

Pursuant to section 11 of the Callaghan Innovation Act 2012, the Minister for Science and Innovation is pleased to appoint the following to the Callaghan Innovation Stakeholder Advisory Group:

• Dr Andrew Coy, of Wellington as chair for a three-year term;
• Brett Hewlett, of Bay of Plenty
• Peter Landon-Lane, of Auckland
• Claire Robinson, of Wellington
• Suse Reynolds, of Wellington

as members for three-year terms; and

• Paul Adams, of Auckland
• Tom Greally, of Wellington
• Frank Owens, of Christchurch
• Charlotte Walshe, of Christchurch

as members for two-year terms.

All the above appointments take effect on 1 January 2014.

Dated at Wellington this 7th day of December 2013.

HON STEVEN JOYCE, Minister of Science and Innovation.

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