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Understanding the Scope and Limits of NZS 3604:2011 for Construction of Timber-Framed Buildings

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This article provides an overview of NZS 3604:2011, which is a widely used document for construction requirements of timber-framed buildings in New Zealand. It covers the scope and limits of the document, its contents, and where to obtain it. The article also discusses the importance of timber framing and compliance with the Building Code. Suitable for NDAT students.

Understanding the Scope and Limits of NZS 3604:2011 for Construction of Timber-Framed Buildings

   Added on 2021-07-13

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Topic: Scope of NZS3604Level 415 creditsNew Zealand Diploma in Architectural TechnologyConstruction for Small BuildingsCIBC5005Level 515 CreditsDemonstrate your understanding of construction requirements for timber-framed buildings within a certain limit. Identify the scope and limits of NZS 3604:2011
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ScopeWhatContentsTimber FramingMaterialsTypes of BuildingsWhat is NZS 3604:2011What is inside NZS 3604:2011NZS3604:2011 is probably the most used document for an architectural technician in a residential design practise.WhereWhere would students be able to obtain a copy fromNZS 3604:2011
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•It is one of many New Zealand Standards which form part of the building control framework. •Standards provide non-mandatory (ie. there are other ways to do it) standards based solutions.•NZS3604:2011 sets out construction requirements for timber-framed buildings within a certain limit. The limit or scope is the basis for this lecture.•It forms the backbone of this Course, and will be also used for all the problem-based learning in Documentation for Small Buildings.•Councils accept the outcomes provided from this document when processing building consent applications where the work falls within the scope of this Standard.NZS 3604:2011What is NZS3604:2011
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NDAT students need a hard copy of this as a required text for this course. It will be needed when undertaking the 3604 Test or re-sit test, and for use in class.Digital versions are available and are acceptable, but are slower to use generally, and difficult to get an overall understanding from.NZS3604:2011 is available from:•Copy Centre has the rights to print one copy per student. A coloured copy in a binder will be approx. $150.00. They will also do a black and white version for considerably less, but this is not recommended as all the tables are colour-coded.•Book Shop will have the ‘real’ version at around $330.00, and will need to be ordered.•Standards NZ will have it for about the same price.•Library gives the student an option to download and print one per student. You will need to consult them about undertaking this.NZS 3604:2011Where do students get NZS3604:2011from?
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