Scope of use
In conjunction with
timber or lightweight steel framing that complies with the NZ Building Code, or
for existing buildings, where the designer and/or installer have established
that the existing structure is suitable for the intended building work.
In accordance with
I-Beam span tables or to the requirements of NZS 3604 as referenced in and
amended by B1/AS1
Within the building envelope where hazard class H3.1 or less
applies.
Fixing material to be in accordance with section 4,
NZS 3604:2011
New Zealand Building Code (NZBC)
The product will, if employed in accordance with the supplier's installation and maintenance requirements, assist with meeting the following provisions of the building code:
- Clause B1 Structure: Performance B1.3.1, B1.3.2, B1.3.3, B1.3.3(a), B1.3.3(b), B1.3.3(f), B1.3.3(j), B1.3.3(m), B1.3.3(q), B1.3.4, B1.3.4(a), B1.3.4(b), B1.3.4(c), B1.3.4(d)
- Clause B2 Durability: Performance B2.3.1, B2.3.1(a)
- Clause F2 Hazardous building materials: Performance F2.3.1
Evidence
The product meets the requirements set out in the following documents, or relevant parts of cited standards within the documents:
IBuilt IBeams meet the following New Zealand Building Code clauses as detailed in the PASS (Product Assurance Supplier Statement)
B1 Structure
B2 Durability
F1 Hazardous Goods.
Use in Service History
IBuilt Beams have been supplied by New Zealand Wood Products Ltd to the NZ Building construction industry for over 12 years.
Design requirements
IBUILTâ„¢ supplies insecticide-treated I-Beams (I-Joists) for use as joist and rafter
framing in buildings, and located where the I-Beam is entirely contained within
the external envelope and where it is protected from exposure to moisture.
Maintenance requirements
B1 Structure
B1.3.1
B1.3.2
B1.3.3 (a, b, f, j, m, q)
B1.3.4 (a, b, c, d, e)
B2 Durability
B2.3.1(a) B2.3.2(a)
F2 Hazardous
Building Materials
F2.3.1
Environmental
PEFC Certified Product
PEFC certification includes
requirements for traceability and handling of PEFC certified
timber. A product carrying the PEFC label means it has
originated from a forest certified by a PEFC endorsed
scheme and has been handled by PEFC certified
organisations. NZWOOD provide a range of I-Beams and
engineered timber products that are PEFC certified. Our
supplier of I-Beams is Louisiana Pacific Corporation and our
supplier for engineered beams is Hyne Pty Australia.