Guidance on Performance

Standards for Specified Systems

The following provides guidance on performance standards required for specified systems and how these may
be referenced on a building consent and compliance schedule. It is suggested to first read MBIE’s Compliance
Schedule Handbook to understand the wider framework and certain terms or references for compliance
schedules and specified systems before reading this guidance.

A BCA is required to state performance standards for the specified systems that are required by the building
code when issuing a building consent. Currently, this is displayed on AC1129 ‘List of approved specified systems
included in the building consent’ as an attachment to the building consent (Form 5). This describes what level
of performance the specified systems will need to achieve before a code compliance certificate can be issued
and for the life of the building as this is also contained on the buildings compliance schedule.

MBIE’s Compliance Schedule Handbook describes a performance standard as:

The term ‘Performance standard’ for a specified system is not defined by the Building
Act. However, it can be interpreted as the level of performance a specified system was
intended to meet, and to continue to meet, at the time it was designed and installed in a
building.

The Building Act requires that a specified system must be inspected and maintained in
order to ensure that it performs, and continues to perform, to that standard.

If a specified system is designed and installed to an Acceptable Solution, Verification

Method, Standard or specific documentation, this will set the performance standard for
that specified system. An example is the level required by NZS 4541 for sprinkler
systems

Specifying a performance standard is the role of the system designer. Often inspection and maintenance
standards are confused with performance standards where many of the standards referenced in the ‘Compliance
Schedule Handbook’ are misused as performance standards. Also, it appears many have just assumed a
performance standard needs to be a referenced standard due to the word ‘standard’. It does not need to be an
actual standard i.e. NZSXXX as it should be thought of as the level of performance a specified system must
achieve. The level of performance for a system could be a detailed reference to an acceptable solution,
verification method, specific design or manufactures technical literature. Inspection maintenance and reporting
procedures are what ensures a specified system will be able to achieve this level of performance for the life of
a building.

There are only a small number of specified systems where standards holistically cover system performance,
design, installation, certification and inspection & maintenance. These are referenced as acceptable solutions
and can be used to describe both the performance standard and inspection maintenance & reporting
procedures, such as:

• SS 1/1 Automatic sprinkler systems: NZS 4541:2013 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems.
• SS 2/1 Automatic or manual emergency warning systems for fire: NZS 4512:2010 Fire detection and
alarm systems in buildings.
• SS 6 Riser mains: NZS 4510:2008 Fire hydrant systems for buildings.

A suitable level of design information is still required on these systems to determine the level of performance
specially required for the system to a particular building i.e. for a sprinkler system; fire load (hazard classification)
against available water supply would determine if booster pumps are required for building code compliance of
the system.

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There are also specified systems that have no referenced standard for either performance or inspection and
maintenance procedures, where a specific design from the system designer is required to detail these
requirements (although in the case below, clauses from fire design acceptable solutions could be referenced for
performance level of a system).

• SS 3/2 Access controlled doors

This means that most specified systems will require performance standards to be detailed by the system
designer along with more detailed inspection and maintenance requirements, which is not a simple exercise as
it may depend on a number for factors of both building and system.

The level of performance a specified system must achieve should be part of the systems design documentation
demonstrating building code compliance. There is no requirement under the Building Act for the applicant to
declare a ‘performance standard’ on a building consent application form (Form 2), however, we believe that it is
prudent to do so to achieve a more efficient consenting experience.

It will likely be difficult to locate a specified system’s stated performance, but the examples below are where you
will NOT find performance standards:

• Previous compliance schedule section of the building consent application form (AC2130) as this is only
the inspection maintenance and reporting procedures.
• A PS1 or PS2 generically confirming compliance with a building code clause as it does not confirm the
level of performance a specified system must achieve.
• Fire designs that generically reference acceptable solutions or other standards (aside from fire alarms,
sprinkler systems and riser mains) as they are not detailed enough to confirm the level of performance
a specified system must achieve. It is also noted that most (if not all) fire designs do not cover the design
of the specified systems they require for building code compliance as it is generally not the fire
engineer’s role to undertake this detailed design work.
• General or tender specifications only noting the design and construction requirements of the systems.

This will require Lodgment Technical Coordinators to ensure building consent applications are made with
enough information attached for specified system designs. It will also most likely require Project Assessors to
request further information from the applicant for the system designers to provide information of what
performance is required to achieve building code compliance for each specified system and more detailed
inspection and maintenance procedures for the proposed system. While this could be done in several ways, a
good way of capturing this informaiotn could be a ‘design features report’ by the system designer. It is also
suggested that specific inspection and maintenance procedures are covered by this report to confirm any
additional inspection or maintenance requirements that are not covered by standards that are generically
referenced.

If specified systems are being designed to Acceptable Solutions or Verification Methods, the level of
performance a system needs to achieve are typically contained in relevant sections or paragraphs of those
documents. It is important the system designer provides this information so that they can be added to the
attachment (AC1129) which will accompany your Form 5 Building Consent.

Care must be taken when referencing a performance standard where year, version of the document must be
included along with relevant sections or paragraphs relating to the systems performance. As noted in the
example below, referencing one part of a paragraph over another will change the level of performance required
for a system. This way of referencing is also to ensure that the installed system is not required to be upgraded
should the document be updated later.

In the event there is no document to reference (such as a standard or acceptable solution) for the level of
performance a specified system must achieve, this will need to be detailed by the system designer to describe
how the system is required to operate to ensure building code compliance.

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 Example with SS4 Emergency lighting systems.

The following information is provided to give an example of what a performance standard may look like for a
specified system and provides useful information at each stage of the consent application & approval, inspection
and certification & compliance schedule compilation.

Consent application and approval

If an emergency lighting design is presented stating compliance with F6/AS1 then there is a requirement for:

a) full technical justification of the design,

b) the method of checking the illuminance of the completed design, and
c) the method of checking ongoing compliance for the life of the building

The design should also cover the level of performance the system needs to achieve and reference this back to
the relevant clauses of the acceptable solution used.

The method of checking ongoing compliance for the life of the building should be incorporated into the proposed
inspection procedures to be included in the compliance schedule for the building.

For this example, we have a two-level office building where the first floor requires illuminated exit signs leading
to a safe path stair where the stair requires emergency lighting. The ground floor requires both emergency
lighting & illuminated exit signs to account for travel distances and final exits.

Ground floor First floor

Stairs

Emergency light fitting Illuminated exit sign

Note: the above diagram is only a representation and is not intended to be an actual design compliant with F6/AS1

The design standard of the system would be: AS 2293.1:1995 Emergency evacuation lighting for buildings
System design, installation and operation. This design standard cannot be used as a performance standard as
the wording in AS 2293.1:1995 refers to NZBC F6 for performance of emergency lighting, such as duration.

The standard for the designer to reference for inspection maintenance and reporting procedures would be:
AS/NZS 2293.2:1995 Emergency evacuation lighting for buildings – Part 2: Inspection and maintenance. This
standard cannot be used as a performance standard as it does not relate to performance of a system but
inspection and maintenance of an installed system.

In this case the performance standard may be: Acceptable Solution F6/AS1 (Amendment 4, 1 January 2017)
Clauses 1.3.1, 1.5.1 (b-c) & 1.6.1(c).

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The above referencing would cover illuminance (including 1 Lux to stairs), startup & light output requirements
and duration (30 minutes) for this building, which are all how the system needs to perform. If you refer to these
paragraphs in F6/AS1 you will see that a different building would require distinct referencing as the performance
requirements would differ i.e. a tall building would likely need to perform to 1.6.1(b)(ii) for a duration of 90
minutes. This will result in making a compliance schedule using this referencing ‘site specific’ as the stated
performance requirements can be verified by using the referenced acceptable solution.

It is vitally important the AC1129 document carries appropriate performance standards as these must also
appear on the building’s compliance schedule and can only be changed by amending the building consent if not
correct. As noted before council are not the designers so cannot apply a different performance standard to an
issued consent without the applicant amending their building consent. Below is an example of how the AC1129
form may be completed to display this information (note: formatting of form may differ from example below)

Existing system

Removed
Inspection, maintenance &

Altered
No change
New
Specified System & Performance reporting procedures
Standard (Tick relevant standard)
(Performance standard required if new or altered)

☒ AS/NZS 2293.2:1995
4 Emergency lighting systems ☐ NZS 6104:1981
☐ ☒ ☐ ☐
☐ ………………..

Acceptable Solution F6/AS1 (Amendment

Performance
4: 1 January 2017)
Standard:
Clauses 1.3.1, 1.5.1 (b-c) & 1.6.1(c).

Documentation to confirm the installation of the system meets the approved design would be detailed on AC1174
Schedule of inspections and documentation required for compliance, where due to the lower complexity of the
building and design in the example above, the documents noted below may be appropriate:

• Producer Statement Construction (PS3) for the Emergency Lighting from the electrical contractor
confirming compliance with the consented design & NZBC F6
• Duration test results for each emergency light fitting from the electrical contractor
• As Built plan including model of systems installed

Inspection

At a final inspection it would be expected for the emergency lighting system to be placed on test so the field
surveyor can generally witness operation of the system. The field surveyor can also take the opportunity to view
the warning labels (required by AS 2293.1:1995) to test switches and confirm the light fittings are the same type
as those detailed on the emergency lighting design and in the same location.

Certification & compliance schedule compilation

Based on the above, the applicant should have enough information on the issued building consent to understand
what level of documentation to supply with the CCC application.

For certification of the completed system, CCC Assessors refer to AC1174 to establish the documentation
required and ensuring this is completed accurately by the installer/ certifier to confirm that the specified system
is capable of performing to the performance standards set out in the building consent. CCC Assessors will also
be referring to AC1129, the approved plans and certification information to compile a site-specific compliance
schedule for each specified system.
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If there is a previously issued building consent that does not contain appropriate performance standards, an
amendment consent application will be required from the applicant to amend this before the CCC can be
processed and compliance schedule issued correctly. As a CCC contains a statement that the ‘specified systems
are capable of performing to the performance standards set out in the building consent’ we first need to establish
the performance standards to compare against the certification documentation supplied.

When performance standards are correct on the issued building consent, it should only be a matter of copying
the information from the AC1129 to the compliance schedule and adding information relating to make and
location of the system together with any additional system specific inspection procedure requirements provided
at consent stage.

Below is an example of how this may be displayed on a compliance schedule using the example above:

Specified System Emergency lighting systems

Description: SS 4 Emergency lighting systems

Type Non maintained LED Emergency Exit Signs & Recessed LED Emergency
Satellites
Make/Model: Legrad G2 LED Slide Connect & Legrad 685102LI
Exit signs on exit doors to both levels, Emergency Satellites to ground floor and
Location safe path stairs (refer emergency plans recorded on building consent
BCO10234567)

Performance Acceptable Solution F6/AS1 (Amendment 4: 1 January 2017) Clauses 1.3.1,

Standard: 1.5.1 (b-c) & 1.6.1(c).

In accordance with AS/NZS 2293.2:1995 Emergency evacuation lighting for

Inspections buildings – Part 2: Inspection and maintenance
Procedure:
Six Monthly by competent and qualified personnel
Annual inspections by Independent Qualified Persons (IQP)
The emergency lighting system is not interfaced with any other specified
Interface testing
system.

Planned preventative maintenance and responsive maintenance should be

carried out in accordance with
Maintenance
AS/NZS 2293.2:1995 Emergency evacuation lighting for buildings – Part 2:
Procedure: Inspection and maintenance

By competent and qualified personnel

All (Hard/Soft Copy) records must be kept and maintained confirming

inspections and maintenance, as applicable to this Specified System, have
Reporting: been carried out by the individuals responsible for inspecting and maintaining
the systems or features (including but not limited to Owners, Service
Technicians and Independent Qualified Persons) for a period of 2 years.

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 Appendix A: Possible performance standards & inspection maintenance and reporting procedures

The following section provides helpful information on possible performance standards for each specified system.
It is only intended to highlight where there may be information in acceptable solutions or standards for use as
a performance standard or where it is believed the system designer is required to provide specific and detailed
information on the level of performance a system needs to achieve. If paragraphs from acceptable solutions are
noted, they are referenced below generically and should not be applied in this manner (refer above example on
emergency lighting for information on referencing and why this matters). It is very important to check any
standard or acceptable solution to ensure the paragraphs and sections are appropriate for the design (Do not
copy and paste examples below to any building consent or CCC application). If the design was to a previous
version of an acceptable solution or document noted below you will need to check that specific version to ensure
the paragraphs and sections relate to performance (Do not copy and paste examples below to any building
consent or CCC application) Please note that the examples below are only one possibility (typically the most
common) where other standards or specific design can be provided for any system. Also, standards and
acceptable solutions are routinely updated or amended so information below may be out of date relatively quickly
so do not copy and paste examples below to any building consent or CCC application.

Separate information is provided on possible inspection, maintenance, and reporting (IMR) procedures, it is
required that specific (IMR) procedures are supplied with the plans and specifications with the consent
application. If a standard could form the basis for inspection and maintenance, there should still be detailed
information from the applicant on how it is proposed to inspect and maintain the system and by whom (as the
standard may not hold all relevant information for simple referencing). The Compliance Schedule Handbook
holds further guidance information on Inspection and Maintenance procedures.

Specified System SS 1/1 Automatic sprinkler systems

Possible
Performance NZS 4541:2013 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
Standard

Possible IMR
Part 12 of NZS 4541:2013 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
procedures

Specified System SS1/2 Automatic fire suppression systems (gas and foam flood systems)

Possible
Specific design required detailing level of performance (dependent on type of
Performance
system being proposed)
Standard

Section 7 of AS 1851: 2012 could be used as the basis for inspection maintenance
and reporting procedures for gas suppression systems
Possible IMR
procedures NFPA 16 2011 could be used for the basis for inspection, maintenance and
reporting procedures of foam systems

Specified System SS 2/1 Automatic or manual emergency warning systems for fire

Possible
Performance NZS 4512:2010 Fire detection and alarm systems in buildings.
Standard

Possible IMR
Part 6 of NZS 4512:2010 Fire detection and alarm systems in buildings.
procedures

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 Specified System SS 2/2 Automatic or manual emergency warning systems for other dangers

Possible
Specific design required detailing level of performance (dependent on type of
Performance
hazardous substance and system being installed)
Standard

Specific inspection, maintenance and reporting procedures would be required from

Possible IMR
the designer as likely dependent on manufactures maintenance requirements for
procedures
system proposed

Specified System SS 3/1 Automatic doors

For automatic sliding doors: Section 5 of NZS 4239:1993 Automatic sliding door
assemblies
Possible
For revolving doors: Section 5 of AS 4290:2000 Design and installation of
performance
revolving doors
standard
For powered opening doors: AS 5007:2007 Powered doors for pedestrian access
and egress

Specific inspection, maintenance and reporting procedures would be required from

Possible IMR the designer as may dependent on manufactures maintenance requirements for
procedures system proposed (reference to standards noted above for each type of door could
form the basis of inspection requirements).

Specified System 3/2 Access controlled doors

Possible Specific design required detailing level of performance

performance Could reference C/AS2 - Acceptable Solution for Buildings other than Risk Group
standard SH, First edition 2019 (Paragraphs 3.15.2 & 3.15.7)

Possible IMR Specific inspection, maintenance and reporting procedures would be required from
procedures the designer as dependent on type of system installed

Specified System SS 3/3 Interfaced fire or smoke doors or windows

Specific design required detailing level of performance

Possible
performance For door hold open devises: C/AS2 - Acceptable Solution for Buildings other than
standard Risk Group SH (effective 27 June 2019) | First edition 2019 (Paragraphs 3.15.9 &
3.15.10)

AS 4178:1994 Electromagnetic door holders could be used as the basis for

inspection maintenance and reporting procedures for door hold open devices
Possible IMR
procedures BS 7273-4:2007 Code of practice for the operation of fire protection measures –
Part 4: Actuation of release mechanisms for doors could be used as the basis for
inspection maintenance and reporting procedures for door hold open devices

Specified System SS 4 Emergency lighting systems

Possible
Acceptable Solution F6/AS1 (Amendment 4: 1 January 2017) (Paragraphs 1.3.1,
performance
1.5.1 & 1.6.1)
standard

Possible IMR AS/NZS 2293.2:1995 Emergency evacuation lighting for buildings – Part 2:
procedures Inspection and maintenance

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 Specified System SS 5 Escape route pressurisation systems

Possible
AS/NZS 1668.1:2015 The use of ventilation and air-conditioning in buildings Part
performance
1: Fire and smoke control in multi- compartment buildings (Paragraph 8.3)
standard

Specific inspection, maintenance and reporting procedures would be required from

Possible IMR the designer where AS1851.6:2012 Routine service of fire protection systems and
procedures equipment could be used for the basis for inspection, maintenance and reporting
procedures

Specified System SS 6 Riser mains

Possible
performance NZS 4510:2008 Fire hydrant systems for buildings
standard

Possible IMR
NZS 4510:2008 Fire hydrant systems for buildings (Section 9)
procedures

Specified System SS 7 Automatic back-flow preventers

Acceptable Solution G12/AS1 (Amendment 12, 27 June 2019) (Paragraphs 3.1,3.2

Possible & 3.3)
performance
standard AS/NZS 2845.1:2010 Water supply - Backflow prevention devices - Part 1:
Materials, design and performance requirements

For reduced pressure zone devices, double check valves and pressure vacuum
breakers: AS 2845.3:2010 Water supply backflow prevention devices - Part 3:
Possible IMR Field Testing and Maintenance of Testable Devices
procedures
For Atmospheric vacuum breaker devices: Acceptable Solution G12/AS1
(Amendment 12, 27 June 2019) Paragraph 3.7.3

Specified System SS 8/1 Passenger carrying lifts

NZS 4332:1997 Non-domestic passenger and goods lifts

Possible
EN 81-20: 2014 Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts. Lifts for the
performance
transport of persons and goods. Passenger and goods passenger lifts
standard
NZS 4334:2012 Platform lifts and low-speed lifts

Specific inspection and maintenance checklists should be supplied to cover the lift

NZS 4332:1997 Non-domestic passenger and goods lifts

Possible IMR EN 81-20: 2014 Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts. Lifts for the
procedures transport of persons and goods. Passenger and goods passenger lifts

NZS 4334:2012 Platform lifts and low-speed lifts

Schindler Expert Plus Methodology E 2 Plus Checklist - MRL (J 42500001)

Specified System SS 8/2 Platform, low-speed and service lifts

NZS 4332:1997 Non-domestic passenger and goods lifts

Possible
performance EN 81-28: 2003 Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts. Lifts for the
standard transport of persons and goods. Remote alarm on passenger and goods
passenger lifts

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 NZS 4334:2012 Platform lifts and low-speed lifts

Specific inspection and maintenance checklists should be supplied to cover the lift

NZS 4332:1997 Non-domestic passenger and goods lifts

Possible IMR EN 81-28: 2003 Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts. Lifts for the
procedures transport of persons and goods. Remote alarm on passenger and goods
passenger lifts

BS EN 81-1:1998 Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts - Part 1:
Electric lifts

Specified System SS 8/3 Escalators and moving walks

Possible
EN 115-1:2008 Safety of Escalators and Moving Walks – Construction and
performance
Installation.
standard

Specific inspection and maintenance checklists should be supplied to cover the

Possible IMR inspection and maintenance for the Escalators or Moving Walk
procedures EN 115-1:2008 Safety of Escalators and Moving Walks – Construction and
Installation.

Specified System SS 9 Mechanical ventilation or air conditioning systems

For air supply performance: NZS 4303:1990 Ventilation for acceptable indoor air
quality

For carparks, extract systems: AS 1668.2.2002 The use of ventilation and air-
conditioning in buildings – Part 2: Mechanical ventilation in buildings

For Fire Dampers Section 3 of AS/NZS 1668.1:2015 The use of ventilation and air-
Possible
conditioning in buildings Part 1: Fire and smoke control in multi- compartment
performance
buildings
standard
For mechanical shutdown Section 6 (for Kitchen Hoods) Section 7 (for Mechanical
Ventilation) of AS/NZS 1668.1:2015 The use of ventilation and air-conditioning in
buildings Part 1: Fire and smoke control in multi- compartment buildings

For spray booths: AS/NZS 4114.1:2003 Spray painting booths, designated spray-
painting areas and paint mixing rooms – Part 1: Design, construction and testing

Operational and Maintenance Manuals should be supplied covering inspection and

maintenance which could include the following standards:

AS/NZS 3666.2:2011 Air-handling and Water Systems of Buildings - Microbial

Control Part 2: Operation and maintenance
Possible IMR If system has mechanical shut down on activation of fire alarm or any fire and
procedures smoke dampers: Section 13 of AS1851:2012 Routine service of fire protection
systems and equipment could be used for the basis for inspection, maintenance
and reporting procedures

AS/NZS 4114.2:2003 – Spray painting booths, designated spray-painting areas

and paint mixing rooms – Part 2: Installation and maintenance

Specified System SS 10 Building maintenance units

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 For suspended access equipment: BS 6037-1:2017 Planning, design, installation
and use of permanently installed access equipment. Code of practice. Suspended
Possible access equipment
performance
standard For travelling ladders and gantries: BS 6037-2:2004 Code of practice for the
planning, design, installation and use of permanently installed access equipment.
Travelling ladders and gantries

For suspended access equipment: BS 6037-1:2017 Planning, design, installation

and use of permanently installed access equipment. Code of practice. Suspended
Possible IMR access equipment
procedures
For travelling ladders and gantries: BS 6037-2:2004 Code of practice for the
planning, design, installation and use of permanently installed access equipment.
Travelling ladders and gantries
Specified System SS 11 Laboratory fume cupboards

Possible
AS/NZS 2243.8:2014 Safety in laboratories Part 8: Fume cupboards (Clause
performance
1.3.10)
standard

Possible IMR
AS/NZS 2243.8:2014 Safety in laboratories Part 8: Fume cupboards (Section 5.5)
procedures

Specified System SS 12/1 Audio loops

Possible
AS 60118.4-2007 Hearing aids – Magnetic field strength in audio-frequency
performance
induction loops for hearing aid purposes
standard

Specific inspection, maintenance and reporting procedures would be required from

Possible IMR the designer where AS 60118.4-2007 Hearing aids – Magnetic field strength in
procedures audio-frequency induction loops for hearing aid purposes could form the basis of
this

SS 12/2 FM radio frequency systems and infrared beam transmission

Specified System
systems

Possible
performance Specific design required detailing level of performance
standard

Possible IMR Specific inspection maintenance and reporting procedures required for the
procedures proposed system.

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 Specified System SS 13/1 Mechanical smoke control

Possible
AS/NZS 1668.1:2015 The use of ventilation and air-conditioning in buildings Part
performance
1: Fire and smoke control in multi-compartment buildings
standard

Possible IMR Section 13 of AS1851:2012 Routine service of fire protection systems and
procedures equipment could be used for the basis for inspection, maintenance and reporting
procedures

Specified System SS 13/2 Natural smoke control

Possible
performance Specific design required detailing level of performance
standard

Section 13 of AS1851:2012 Routine service of fire protection systems and

Possible IMR
equipment could be used for the basis for inspection, maintenance and reporting
procedures
procedures

Specified System SS 13/3 Smoke curtains

BS EN 12101-1: 2005 Smoke and heat control systems. Specification for smoke
Possible barriers
performance
standard Section 9 of AS/NZS 1668.1:2015 The use of ventilation and air-conditioning in
buildings Part 1: Fire and smoke control in multi-compartment buildings

Section 13 of AS1851:2012 Routine service of fire protection systems and

Possible IMR
equipment could be used for the basis for inspection, maintenance and reporting
procedures
procedures

Specified System SS 14/1 Emergency power systems

Possible
performance NZS 6104:1981 Specification for emergency electricity supply in buildings
standard

Possible IMR
NZS 6104:1981 Specification for emergency electricity supply in buildings
procedures

Specified System SS 14/2 Signs relating to specified systems 1–13

Generally Acceptable Solution F8/AS1 Amendment 4 (effective 1 January 2017)

However individual standards such as NZS4541: 2013 may have additional

signage requirements not shown in F8/AS1 where the below is not an exhaustive
list

Possible • SS 1/1: Sign showing maximum storage heights (F8/AS1 Paragraph 5.4)
performance • SS 2/1: Sign showing how to operate a fire alarm call point (F8/AS1
standard Paragraph 5.1)
• SS 3/1: Sign showing location of accessible automatic door
• SS 3/2: Sign showing location of an emergency door release on access
control doors
• SS 3/3: Sign showing and automatic closing fire or smoke door (F8/AS1
Paragraph 5.2.1)
• SS 6: Sign showing location of hydrant riser (F8/AS1 Paragraph 5.5)
• SS 8/1 & SS 8/2:

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 o Sign showing location of accessible lift
o Sign showing not to use the lift in event of fire (F8/AS1 Paragraph
5.3)
o Sign showing lift load ratings (F8/AS1 Paragraph 7.3a)
• SS 8/3: Sign showing hazards to escalators and moving walks (F8/AS1
Paragraph 7.5)
• SS12/1 & SS 12/2: Sign showing symbol for deaf (assisted listening
devices) (F8/AS1 Paragraph 6.3)
Specific inspection maintenance and reporting procedures required for the
proposed system but generally:

Illuminated signs

a. continued effectiveness
Possible IMR b. of the correct type
procedures c. present and in the right locations they are legible and
illuminated
Non-illuminated signs

a. of the correct type

b. present and in the right locations
c. legible

SS 15(a) Systems for communicating spoken information intended to

Specified System
facilitate evacuation

Possible NZS 4512:2010 Fire detection and alarm systems in buildings.

performance AS 2220.2—1989 Emergency warning and intercommunication systems in
standard buildings Part 2: System design, installation and commissioning

NZS 4512:2010 Fire detection and alarm systems in buildings.

Possible IMR
procedures AS1851:2012 Routine service of fire protection systems and equipment could be
used for the basis for inspection, maintenance and reporting procedures

Specified System SS 15(b) Final exits

Possible
C/AS2 - Acceptable Solution for Buildings other than Risk Group SH, First edition
Performance
2019 Section 3.15 & Paragraph 3.12
Standard

Possible IMR Specific inspection maintenance and reporting procedures required for the
procedures proposed system that cover checking all aspects of the final exit doors

Specified System SS 15(c) Fire separations

For walls, floors and ceilings: Structural adequacy/ Integrity/ Insulation (for
example 60/60/60) Fire Resistance Rating as defined by C/AS2 - Acceptable
Possible Solution for Buildings other than Risk Group SH, First edition 2019 Paragraph
performance 4.9.2 & Section 2.3
standard
For fire doors: Integrity/ Insulation (for example -/60/60) & NZS 4520:2010 Fire
resistant door sets

Specific inspection maintenance and reporting procedures required for the

Possible IMR proposed system that cover checking all aspects of the fire separations
procedures
Section 7, Appendix A & Appendix C of NZS 4520:2010 Fire resistant door sets

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 Specified System SS 15(d) Signs for communicating information to facilitate evacuation

Possible
performance Solution F8/AS1 Amendment 4 (effective 1 January 2017) (Section 4)
standard

Possible IMR Specific inspection maintenance and reporting procedures required for the
procedures proposed system that cover checking all exit signage

Specified System SS 15(e) Smoke separations

Smoke control doors: C/AS2 - Acceptable Solution for Buildings other than Risk
Possible Group SH, First edition 2019 Appendix C, Section C6.1
performance
standard Smoke Separations as defined by C/AS2 - Acceptable Solution for Buildings other
than Risk Group SH, First edition 2019

Possible IMR Specific inspection maintenance and reporting procedures required for the
procedures proposed system that cover checking all smoke separations

Specified System SS 16 Cable Cars

Possible
NZS 5270:2005 Cable cars for private residences – design, construction,
performance
installation and maintenance
standard

Possible IMR NZS 5270:2005 Cable cars for private residences – design, construction,
procedures installation and maintenance

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