New Zealand draft standards
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For New Zealand draft standards open for public comment, please visit https://consultations.standards.govt.nz/
DZ 3652:2024 International hydrogen standards adoptions
Considerable renewable energy resources exist that could be harnessed to sustainably produce hydrogen as a next-generation green fuel source, and industrial feedstock.
To support the needs of our energy transition to a low-carbon economy we are undertaking identical (IDT) adoptions of a suite of 13 international hydrogen-related equipment safety standards, in accordance with New Zealand’s hydrogen standards implementation strategy, agreed to and commissioned by WorkSafe New Zealand – Energy Safety and as outlined in the Standards New Zealand Hydrogen standards review report published in May 2023.
It is expected the adoption of these standards will enable the safe integration and novel use of hydrogen (in all its forms), across New Zealand’s energy landscape.
Closing date for comments 31/5/2024
DZ 4297:2024 Engineering design of earth buildings
NZS 4297 is intended mainly for use by professional structural engineers. NZS 4297 provides designers and engineers with a cost-effective means of assessing the design of structures that incorporate unfired earthen materials.
It is intended that NZS 4297 will be considered for referencing in Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods that demonstrate compliance with the NZBC so that it will provide designers, building control officers and builders with a clear methodology for substantiating building consent and code compliance certificate applications.
NZS 4297 needs to be read alongside NZS 4298 and 4299, for practical guidance on the materials, their testing, and how to use them when constructing earth buildings.
Closing date for comments 26/5/2024
DZ 4298:2024 Materials and construction for earth buildings
builders, engineers, and apprentices, NZS 4298 provides these users with a cost-effective means of
compliance, and practical guidance on earthen materials, their testing, and how to use them, when
constructing earth buildings.
It is intended that NZS 4298 will be considered for referencing in Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods which demonstrate compliance with the NZBC so that it will provide designers, building control officers and builders with a clear methodology for substantiating building consent and code compliance certificate applications.
NZS 4298 needs to be read and applied alongside NZS 4297 and 4299, standards that provide design details and other criteria for building successful earth buildings.
Closing date for comments 26/5/2024
DZ 4299:2024 Earth buildings not requiring specific engineering design
NZS 4299 provides prescribed methods for the design and construction of reinforced earth walled buildings including domestic dwellings and other residential buildings, and some commercial buildings that fit into 1.1 Scope and 1.2 Limitations.
It is intended that NZS 4299 will be considered for referencing in Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods which demonstrate compliance with the NZBC so that it will provide designers, building control officers and builders with a clear methodology for substantiating building consent and code compliance certificate applications.
NZS 4299 needs to be read and applied alongside NZS 3604, which provides the wind loading for earth buildings (where needed). NZS 3604 also provides design details for timber roofs, internal walls, and support framing for houses with internal earth veneers (which are modified by this standard).
NZS 4299 also needs to be read and applied alongside NZS 4298 for practical guidance on the materials, their testing, and how to use them when constructing successful earth buildings..
Closing date for comments 26/5/2024
DZ NZS 4097:2024 Direct adoption of ISO/CIE TR 3092:2023 Light and lighting - Energy performance of lighting in buildings
As of September 2023, ISO/CIE 20086:2019 is now accompanied by ISO/CIE TR 3092:2023 Light and lighting − Energy performance of lighting in buildings − Explanation and justification of ISO/CIE 20086. That technical report contains examples for implementing calculations in ISO/CIE 20086:2019.
The requirement to adopt ISO/CIE TR 3092:2023 comes from differences in drafting practice between European standards and New Zealand standards. A New Zealand standard would normally include information and examples for implementing the standard’s requirements. As such, this document, SNZ ISO/CIE TR 3092, serves as an informative guide and companion publication to aid understanding and application of NZS 20086:2022 and/or ISO/CIE 20086:2019. It provides informative content to support the correct understanding, use, and national implementation of NZS 20086. It also explains the lighting energy calculation methodology and gives worked examples, including descriptions of integrated lighting control options.
Closing date for comments 2/6/2024
DZ PAS 5210:2024 High-temperature heat pumps
To submit your comments please click the following link:
https://consultations.standards.govt.nz/draft-standards/nzs5210-public-consultation
Closing date for comments 15/5/2024
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