BC Update 236: Consultation on amending Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods 2018

MBIE is seeking your feedback on proposals to amend a number of Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods, and to revoke the Simple House Acceptable Solution SH/AS1. The consultation runs from Wednesday 8 August 2018 to Friday 21 September 2018.
Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods

Changes to the Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods are intended to update the documents to reflect the latest knowledge and current building practices and also make editorial changes for clarity.  Amendments are proposed to the following documents:

  • Clause B1 Structure: B1/VM1
  • Clause B2 Durability: B2/AS1
  • Clause E2 External Moisture: E2/VM1, E2/AS1
  • Clause G12 Water Supplies: G12/VM1, G12/AS1, G12/AS2
  • Clause G13 Foul Water: G13/AS1, G13/VM2, G13/AS2, G13/AS3

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