ގަވާއިދު ނަންބަރު: 1020-އާރ/2019 (ބިލްޑިންގ ކޯޑު)

` ރު ިހިނޮހ 2019 ުޗިރާމ 30 – 1440 ުބަޖަރ 23 :ުޚީރާތ 1040 :ުދަދައ 48 :ްމުއިލޮވ 2019/R-1020 :ުރަބްނަނ ުދިއާވަގ ުޑ ޯކ ގްނިޑްލިބ ްސ ީފޮއ ެގާޔްއިރޫހްމުޖްލުސީއަރ  ިދެއ ްށަމުނިދްށޮކުޢިއާޝ ިއަގުޓެޒެގ ްއަތުލޫސުއ ިއާކަތުދިއާވަގ ުގ ަމުނާފުރުކަތުޑޮބ .ެވެށައ legalaffairs@po.gov.mv ީނާވްއުނޮފ ެޖ ްއާރިހެވިދ ،ެލާމ 3336102, 3336211 :ުނޯފ 331 0274 :ްސްކެފ www.gazette.gov.mv :ްޓިއަސްބެވ 1040 48 ޓް ެޒެގ ެގރު ާކުރަސހި ެވިދ :ުދަދައ :ްމއު ިލޮވ c ރަޗްކަރްޓްސާރްފްނިއ ްޑްނެއ ގްނިނލޭ ްޕ ްލަނަޝޭނ ްފޮއ ީރްޓްސިނިމ ،ެލާމ .ެޖްއާރިހެވިދ ުޑ ޯކ ގްނިޑްލިބ ބު ާބ ަނަވްއެއ ްނުށެފ ްނަކްނަކ ްނުތޮގޭޅުގ ާކަތުޑނަގްނިމ ެގުމުރުކްތާރާމިޢ ިއަގޭޖްއާރިހެވިދ ، ީކަދިއާވަގ ިމ )ހ( . 1 ން ަނ ިއާފަރާޢަތ ެގ )ުނޫނާޤ ެގުމުރުކްތާރާމިޢ( 4/2017 ުރަބްނނަ ުނޫނާޤ ިއަކަޓްށަމުރުކްނާޔަބ .ެވެކެދިއާވަގ ާވިއފަ ިއަލިއަވަލުކެއ ްނށު ަދ ެގުރަބްނަނ ަނަވ )2( ެގ )ހ( ެގަދްއާމ 95 .ެވެއ "ުޑޯކ ގން ިޑްލިބ" ،ީނާޔިކ ްށަދިއާވަގ ިމ )ށ( .ެވެމުރުކުލިސާހ ްނކަ ްނަކ ިވިނަންނައ ،ީކަދަޞްޤަމ ެގުމުލިއަވަލުކެއ ުދިއާވަގ ިމ . 2 ދު ޞަ ްޤަމ ާރުކްނނު ޭބ ްނަތްނަތ ެއ ، ިއާށަމުދެހ ިއަގުމަކ ްނަތްނަތ ިރެތުއަކްއަރ ީކަކަތްތާރާމިޢ )ހ( ؛ްނުރުކިހަފުގމަ ްށމަ ުދެހ ްށަނަތްނަތ ިރެތުއަކްއަރ ޭބލި ުނ ްއެމުލްއެގ ްށަކަތްތާރަފ ްށަތަޙްއިޞ ޮޔެހަޅުދ ްށކަ ަތްތާރަފ ާރުކްނުނޭބ ގެ ުކަތްތާރާމިޢ ެއ ީކަކަތްތާރާމިޢ )ށ( ؛ްނުދެހ ްށަކަލުއަޙާމ ބޭ ިލ ްނަކްސަވަނތަ ،ޭދްށޮކިހަފުގަމ ްށަކަތްތާރަފ ާރކު ްނުނޭބ ްތާރާމިޢ ިއަގުކަތްތަލާހ ާވިރެވުދެމ ްއެއާސިދާހ )ނ( ްނުތާރާމިޢ ުކެއާމކަ ިރެތްތމަ ާލަސ ިއަގުކަތްތަލާހ ަދަފއެ ،ިއާމުނިދިބިލ ްނަކިރެތުކަކްއަރ ؛ްނުރުކިހފަ ުގަމ ްށަމުދެހ ްތޮގެނޭވެމުކިނ ތް ާރާމިޢ ،ިއާށަމުރުކާމުރަފ ްތާރާމިޢ ްށަކަތޮގެނާވިހފަ ުގަމ ްށައީޤްއަރަތ ިވިނެޓްއެހެމެދ )ރ( .ްނުރުކިހަފުގަމ ްށމަ ުރުކްނުނޭބ ްތާރާމިޢ ،ިއާށަމުރުކ )ްޓްނަމރަޔަވްކިރ ލް ަނަޝްކްނަފ( ްނަކްނަކ ހޭ ެޖްނާވުލިސާހ ްނުކަތާރާމިޢ )ބ( ؛ްނުޅެއަޑނަކ 3 1040 48 ޓް ެޒެގ ެގރު ާކުރަސހި ެވިދ :ުދަދައ :ްމއު ިލޮވ )ާއިރީޓިއަރްކ ްސްނަމޯފރަޕ( ުރަވްނިމ ެގުކަތްއަތްނކަ ޭހެޖްނާވުލިސާހ ްނުކަތާރާމިޢ )ޅ( ؛ްނުޅެއަޑނަކ ިދައ )ްޓްނަމރަޔވަ ްކިރ ްލަނަޝްކްނަފ( ްނަކްނަކ ޭހެޖްނާވުލިސާހ ްނުކަތާރާމިޢ )ކ( )ާއިރީޓިއަރްކ ްސްނަމޯފރަޕ( ުރަވްނިމ ެގުކަތްއަތްނކަ ޭހެޖްނާވުލިސާހ ްނުކަތާރާމިޢ ތަ ަވުނ )ްނަޝުއިލޮސ ްލަބަޓްޕެސްކެއ( ްއެތޮގ ެނޭވެރުކުލިސާހ ުކެއާމަކްނީގަޔ ްނަޝޭކިފިރެވ( ްއތެ ގޮ ެނޭވެނަގެނެދ ްނަކެނާވުލިސ ހާ ުދަޞްޤަމ ެގުޑޯކ ގްނިޑްލިބ "ްޓްންމުއިކޮޑ ްސްނަޔަލްޕްމޮކ" ްއަތުޑނަގްނިމ ވާ ްނުނޭބ ްށަމުޅެއަޑނަކ )ްޑަތެމ .ްނުލިއަވަލުކެއ ްއަތ މާ ްނިޒ ެގުމުރުކުޛީފްނަތ ްއަތުތަސާޔިސ ޭޅުގ ާމުރުކްތާރާމޢި ، ީނާރުކުޛފީ ްނަތ ުދިއާވަގ ިމ . 3 ިއާމގު ްނިހ ުދއި ވާ ަގ ން ރު ުކުޛީފްނަތ .ެވެންނިއާރާޒުވ ެގުރާކުރަސ ާވިއަފްށޮކުލާވަހ ިއަގްއެރިއ ެއ ާރުކުޢިއާޝ ުދިއާވަގ ިމ ިއަގުޓެޒެގ ެގުރާކުރަސ ިހެވިދ ،ީނާށަފ ްނަރުކުލަމަޢ ްށަދިއާވަގ ިމ . 4 ާށަފ ްނަރުކުލަމަޢ ޚު ީރާތ .ެވެންނެގިށެފ ްނުޚީރާތ ެގުމުރުކްތާރާމިޢ ،ިއާކަތުލީސުފަތ ، ިއާކަތްނުހެރުކ ާޅަހަށުހ ިދެއ ްށައަދްއުހ ެގުމުރުކްތާރާމިޢ . 5 ާދއި ާވގަ ިމ ްށަތޮގއް ެއ ގްނިޑްލިބ ،ީނވާ ްނަންނުހ އް ަތްތާރާމިޢ ،ިއާތަކްއަސަމ ެގުކތަ ްތާރާމިޢ ާރުކ ްނށު ަދ ެގުނޫނާޤ ން ުރކު ްތާރާމިޢ .ވެ ެންނިތަމ ެގުތޮގ ާވްތޮގްއެއ ާޑޯކ ްށަކަތާދްއާމ ެގ )ީޓިލިބަރުއިޑ ިއާއރަޗްކަރްޓްސ( B2 ިއާއ B1 ެގުދިއާވަގ ިމ )ހ( . 6 ލާ ަޙ ރު ަމ ީލާޤތި ްނިއ ، ،ީނާވްނަރުކ ްނިއަޒިޑ ްލަރަޗ ްކަރްޓްސ ެގުތާރާމިޢ ްނެދްނަށަފ ްނަރުކުލަމަޢ ، ަތަވުނ )ްޑަޑްނޭޓްސ ްނައިޕަރޫޔ( EN ަތަވުނ )ްޑަޑްނޭޓްސ ްޝިޓިރްބ( BS ަތަވުނ )ްޑަޑްނޭޓްސ ްނައިލޭރްޓްސޮއ( AS ަތަވުނ )ްޑަޑްނޭޓްސ ްނައިޑްނިއ( IS ެގުތޮގާވްތޮގްއެއ ިއާކަތްޑރަޑްނޭޓްސ ާރުކުނާލުޢިއ ާގްނައ ްށޮކުމްނާއ ްނީރްޓްސިނިމ .ެވެންނިތަމ ްށައަމަހ ާއާދްއާމ )ީޓްފޭސ ރަޔަފ( ަނަވ C4 ްނެގިށެފ ްނިއ C1 ެގުދިއާވަގ ިމ )ށ( ، ެގުދ ިއާވަގ ީރާދިއ ްނިއެރެތ ެގުކަތްތާރާމިޢ ެގ 1 ތް ަވާބ ްނެދްނަށަފ ްނަރުކުލަމަޢ ްސްވިޑްލޯމ ީނާވން ަރުކްނިއަޒިޑ ްނަތްނަތ ާވިއަފްށޮކްނާޔަބ ިއަގާދްއާމ ަނަވ 18 ާކަތުޑނަގްނިމ ީޓްފޭސ ރަޔަފ ާދްނުމަރުކުލަމަޢ ްނިއ ްސޯފ ްސްނެފިޑ ްލަނަޝޭނ .ެވެންނިތަމ ެގުތޮގ ާވްތޮގްއެއ ްނަރުކުލަމަޢ ްށައާދްއާމ ަނަވ )ގްނިލޯފ ްމޮރްފ ީޓްފޭސ( F4 ެގުދިއާވަގ ިމ )ނ( ، ާވިއަފްށޮކޫދ ްށަމުޅުއިރިދ ްނުހީމ ްނިއެރެތ ެގުކަތްތާރާމިޢ ެގ 1 ްތވަ ާބ ްނެދްނަށަފ ްއަތުރޮދަޑުކ ިއާއ )ުނޭޗްނެޗ( ގްނިލިއެރ ެގކު ަތްތާރާމިޢ ާދަހ ިއަގުކަތިތޯގ 4 1040 48 ޓް ެޒެގ ެގރު ާކުރަސހި ެވިދ :ުދަދައ :ްމއު ިލޮވ ްތެނ ްއެދިއާވަގ ގްނިނޭލްޕ ،ިއާދިއާވަގ ގްނނި ޭލްޕ ޭލާމ ީނާވްނަރުކްނިއަޒިޑ .ެވެނން ިތަމ ެގުތޮގ ވާ ިއަފްށޮކްނާޔަބ ިއަގުދިއާވަގ ެގ ތު ޮގ ީވްނަރުކްތާރާމިޢ ިއަގުށަރްށަރ ްނަރުކުލަމަޢ ްށައާދްއާމ )ްސްމަޓްސިސ ގްނިނ ވޯ ( ަނަވ F7 ެގުދިއާވަގ ިމ )ރ( ، ަނަވ 18 ެގުދިއވާ ަގ ީރާދިއ ްނިއެރެތ ެގުކަތްތާރމާ ިޢ ެގ 1 ްތަވާބ ްނެދްނަށަފ ، ްލަނަޝޭނ ްސްވޑި ްލޯމ ީނާވްނަރުކްނިއަޒިޑ ްނަތން ަތ ާވިއަފްށޮކްނާޔަބ ިއަގާދްއާމ ާވްތޮގްއެއ ާކަތުޑނަގްނިމ ީޓްފޭސ ރަޔަފ ާދްނުމަރުކުލަމަޢ ްނިއ ްސޯފ ްސްނެފިޑ .ެވެންނިތަމ ެގުތޮގ ށް ައާދްއާމ )ްޓިއލަ ްލަރުޗެނ ިއާނަޝޭލޓި ްނެވ( ަނަވ G7 ިއާއ G4 ެގުދިއާވަގ ިމ )ބ( ، ްށަމުޅުއިރިދ ްނުހީމ ްނިއެރެތ ެގުކަތްތާރާމިޢ ެގ 1 ްތަވާބ ްނެދްނަށަފ ްނަރުކުލަމަޢ ްޓިއަލ ްލަރުޗެނ ިއާށަމުވުރުކުރުއަދ ިއަވ ެގުކަތްތާރމާ ިޢ ާދަހ ިއަގުކަތިތޯގ ާވިއަފްށޮކޫދ ، ،ިއާދިއާވަގ ގްނިނޭލްޕ ޭލާމ ީނާވްނަރުކްނިއަޒިޑ ށް ަމުނދި ްށޮކުރޯފ )ިލައ ީތަރުދުޤ( ިއަގުދިއާވަގ ެގުތޮގ ީވްނަރުކްތާރާމިޢ ިއަގުށަރްށަރ ްތެނ ްއެދިއާވަގ ގްނިނޭލްޕ .ވެ ެނން ިތަމ ެގުތޮގ ާވިއަފްށޮކްނާޔަބ ، ްނެދްނަށަފ ްނަރުކުލަމަޢ ްށައާދްއާމ )ީޓިސިރްޓްކެލިއ( ަނަވ G9 ެގުދިއާވަގ ިމ )ޅ( ިއަގުކަތިތޯގ ާވިއަފްށޮކޫދ ްށަމުޅުއިރިދ ްނުހީމ ްނިއެރެތ ެގުކަތްތާރާމިޢ ެގ 1 ްތަވާބ ، ީޖރަނެއ ްސްވިޑްލޯމ ީނާވްނަރުކްނިއަޒިޑ ުމާޒިނ ެގުޓްނަރަކ ެގުކަތްތާރާމިޢ ާދަހ ްޓްނަރަކ ްކިރްޓްކެލއި ްށޮކުމްނާއ ިއަގޭރެތެޖްއާރ ިއާއލެ ާމ" ާވިއަފށް ޮކުމްނާއ ްނީޓިރޯތޮއ .ެވެންނިތަމ ެގުތޮގ ާވިއަފްށޮކން ާޔަބ ިއަގ"ުދިއާވަގ ޭހެބ ާމުނިދ ، ްނެދްނަށަފ ްނަރުކ ުލަމަޢ ްށައާދްއާމ )ްސިވރަސ ްޑްޕިއަޕ( ަނަވ G10 ެގުދިއާވަގ ިމ )ކ( ްއަތުމާޒިނ ެގުކަތްތަމުދިޚ ޭދ ްނެގިއަޅައ ިޅޮހ އި ަގުކަތްތާރާމިޢ ެގ 1 ްތަވާބ ، ްށަމުނިދ ްތަމުދިޚ ެގާމަދުރަނ ިއާނެފ ިއަގްއެށަރ ެއ ީނާވްނަރުކްނިއަޒިޑ ެގުތޮގާވްތޮގްއެއ ާކަތުޑނަގްނިމ ާވިއަފިއަޅައަޑނަކ ްނުތާރަފ ޭދްތަމުދިޚ ާވިއަފްށޮކުލާވަހ .ެވެންނިތަމ ، ްނެދްނަށަފ ްނަރުކުލަމަޢ ްށައާދްއާމ )ްޒިއަލްޕަސ ރޓަ ޯވ( ަނަވ G12 ެގުދިއާވަގ ިމ )އ( ްނ ިއަޒިޑ ުމާޒިނ ރާ ުކްމިއާޤ ްށަމުނިދ ްތަމުދިޚ ެގުނފެ ިއަގުކަތތް ާރާމިޢ ެގ 1 ްތަވާބ ، ްނުތާރަފ ާވިއަފށް ޮކުލާވަހ ްށަމުނިދ ްތަމުދިޚ ެގުނެފ ިއަގްއެށަރ ެއ ީނާވްނަރުކ .ެވެންނިތަމ ެގުތޮގ ާވްތޮގްއެއ ާކަތުޑނަގްނިމ ާވިއަފިއަޅައަޑނަކ 5 1040 48 ޓް ެޒެގ ެގރު ާކުރަސހި ެވިދ :ުދަދައ :ްމއު ިލޮވ ށް ައާދްއާމ )ްޓްސޭވ ްޑިލޮސ ިއާއރަޓވޯ ްލުއަފ( ަނަވ G15 ިއާއ G13 ެގުދިއާވަގ ިމ )ވ( ، ެގުނެފ ްސިޖަނ ިއާނެފިޑަހ ިއަގުކަތްތާރާމިޢ ެގ 1 ްތަވާބ ްނެދްނަށަފ ްނަރުކުލަމަޢ ، ީނާވްނަރުކ ްނ ިއަޒިޑ ުމާޒިނ ާރުކްމިއާޤ ްށަމުނިދ ްތަމުދިޚ ްނުތާރަފ ާވިއަފށް ޮކުލވާ ަހ ްށަމުނިދ ްތަމުދިޚ ެގާމަދުރަނ ިއަގްއެށަރ ެއ .ެވެންނިތަމ ެގުތޮގ ާވްތޮގްއެއ ާކަތުޑނަގްނިމ ާވިއަފިއަޅައަޑނަކ .ެވެއެނވާ ްނަނަމިހ ްއަތިއަބ ާވިއަފްށޮކްނާޔަބ ިއަގީރިތ ، ިއަގުޑޯކ ގްނިޑްލިބ )ހ( . 7 ްސްނަޔަލްޕްމޮކ ްޑޯކ ިއާޓްނމަ ުއިކޮޑ )ްޓްނަމރަޔަވްކިރ ްލަނަޝްކްނަފ( ްނަކން ަކ ޭހެޖްނާވުލިސާހ ްނުކަތާރާމިޢ (1) ްސްނަޔަލްޕްމޮކ ؛ްނުޅެއަޑނަކ ިއގަ ުޓްނމަ ުއިކޮޑ ްއަތިއބަ ީވން ަނަމިހ ްސްނމަ ޯފރަޕ( ުރަވްނިމ ެގުކަތްއަތްނކަ ޭހެޖްނާވުލިސާހ ްނުކަތާރާމިޢ (2) ؛ްނުޅެއަޑނަކ )ާއިރީޓިއަރްކ ާރުކްނާޔަބ ިއަގުރަބްނަނ ަނަވ )2( ިއާރަބްނަނ ަނަވ )1( ެގ )ހ( ެގާދްއާމ ިމ )ށ( ، ، އި ަގިއަބ ަނަވ 1 ެގުދިއާވަގ ިމ ްއަތިއަބ ޭޅުގ ާއ 1 ްތަވާބ ްނިއެރެތ ެގުމަކްނަކ .ެވެއެނވާ ިއަފިއަނަމިހ ްނުހަބިސޭރިގނިއ ިއަގީރިތ ިއަކަޓްށމަ ުރުކުލިސާހ ްނަކްނަކ ާވިއަފްށކޮ ްނާޔަބ ިއަގ )ހ( ެގާދްއާމ ިމ )ނ( ިއަގުމަނ ެގ "ްޓްނަމުއިކޮޑ ްސްނަޔަލްޕްމޮކ" ްށަތޮގނޭ ެމިހ ްއަތްތޮގ ާވިއަފްށޮކްނާޔަބ ްނީރްޓްސިނިމ އް ަތުޑނަގްނިމ ެއ ،ިއލަ ިއަވަލުކެއ ްއެކަތުޑނަގްނިމ .ެވެއެނާވްނަރުކުމްނާއ ލް ަބަޓްޕެސްކ ެއ( ްއެތޮގ ެނޭވެރުކުލިސާހ ުކެއާމަކްނީގަޔ ްނަކްނަކ (1) ؛)ްނަޝުއިލޮސ ްއެތޮގ ނެ ޭވނެ ަގެނެދ ްނަކެނާވުލިސާހ ދު ަޞްޤަމ ެގުޑޯކ ގްނިޑްލިބ (2) .)ްޑަތެމ ްނަޝޭކިފިރެވ( ިއަގީރިތ ްނެގިށެފ ްނުޚީރާތ ާރުކުޢިއާޝ ިއަގުޓެޒެގ ެގުރާކުރަސ ިހެވިދ ުދިއާވަގ ިމ . 8 ެގ 1 ްތަވާބ ޭޅގު ާކަތްތާރާމިޢ އި ަގީރިތ ،ްއަތުޓްނަމުއިކޮޑ ްސްނަޔަލްޕްމޮކ ޭޅުގ ާކަތްތާރާމޢި ގެ 1 ްތވަ ާބ ާވިއަފްށޮކްނާޔަބ ްސްނަޔަލްޕްމޮކ ، ިރުކުމްނާއ ،ުކެއާމުރުކުމްނާއ ިއަދަހ ްނީރްޓްސިނިމ ިއަގޭރތެ ެގުކަތުތަދްއުމ ާވިއަފްށޮކްނާޔަބ ްޓްނމަ ުއިކޮޑ ، ން ުލިއވަ ަލުކެއ ިއަގިއަބ ަނަވ 1 ެގުދިއާވަގ ިމ ިއަގޭރެތ ެގުހަވުދްސަމ )ްއެނިތ( 3 ްނެގިށެފ ްނުޚީރާތ ްސްނަޔަލްޕްމޮކ ިއާށައާދްއާމ ޭޅުގ ާކަޓްނަމުއިކޮޑ ްސްނަޔަލްޕްމޮކ ެއ ާވިއަފްށޮކްނާޔަބ .ެވެއެނާވްނށަ ަފ ްނަރުކުލަމަޢ ްށަޓްނަމުއިކޮޑ ؛ިއަގޭރެތ ެގުހަވުދްސަމ )ްއެއަހ( 6 :ރަޗްކަރްޓްސ B1 )ހ( 6 1040 48 ޓް ެޒެގ ެގރު ާކުރަސހި ެވިދ :ުދަދައ :ްމއު ިލޮވ ؛ިއަގޭރެތ ެގުހަވުދްސަމ )ްއެއަހ( 6 :ީޓިލިބަރުއިޑ B2 )ށ( ؛ިއަގޭރެތ ެގުހަވުދްސަމ )ްއެއަހ( 6: ްޕޭކްސެއ ްފޮއ ްސްނީމ C1 )ނ( ؛ިއަގޭރެތ ެގުހަވުދްސަމ )ްއެއަހ( 6 :ރަޔަފ ްފޮއ ްޑެރްޕްސ C2 )ރ( ެގުހަވުދްސަމ )ްއެއަހ( 6 :ރަޔަފ ގްނިރުއިޑ ީޓިލިބެޓްސ ްލަރަޗްކަރްޓްސ C3 )ބ( ؛ިއަގޭރެތ )ްއެއަހ( 6 :ްސ ިވރަސ ރަޔަފ ރޮފ ްޒީޓިލިސެފ ްޑްނެއ ްސެސްކެއ C4 )ޅ( ؛ިއަގޭރެތ ެގުހަވުދްސަމ ؛ިއަގޭރެތ ެގުހަވުދްސަމ )ްއެއަހ( 6 :ްސްޓޫރ ްސެސްކެއ D1 )ކ( ެގުހަވުދްސަމ )ްއއެ ަހ( 6 :ްސެސްކެއ ރޮފ ްނޝަ ލޭ ޮޓްސްނިއ ްލަކިނޭކެމ D2 )އ( ؛ިއަގޭރެތ ؛ިއަގޭރެތ ެގުހަވުދުރަހައ )ްއެކެއ( 1 :ރަޓޯވ ްސަފރަސ E1 )ވ( ؛ިއަގޭރެތ ެގުހަވުދުރަހައ )ްއެކެއ( 1 :ރަޗްސިއޮމ ްލަނރަޓްސްކެއ E2 )މ( ؛ިއަގޭރެތ ެގުހަވުދުރަހައ )ްއެކެއ( 1 :ރަޗްސިއޮމ ްލަނރަޓްނިއ E3 )ފ( ؛ިއަގޭރެތ ެގުހަވުދުރަހައ )ްއެކެއ( 1 :ްޓިއަސ ްނޮއ ްސްޓްނަޖޭއ ްސަޑަޒެހ F1 )ދ( ؛ިއަގޭރެތ ެގުހަވުދުރަހައ )ްއެކެއ( 1 :ްސްލައިރީޓެމ ގްނިޑްލިބ ްސަޑަޒެހ F2 )ތ( ެގުހަވުދުރަހައ )ްއެކެއ( 1 :ްސެސޮރްޕ ްޑްނެއ ްސަސްނަޓްސްބަސ ްސަޑަޒެހ F3 )ލ( ؛ިއަގޭރެތ ؛ިއަގޭރެތ ެގުހަވުދްސަމ )ްއެއަހ( 6 :ގްނިލޯފ ްމޮރްފ ީޓްފޭސ F4 )ގ( ެގުހަވުދްސަމ )ްއއެ ަހ( 6 :ްސްޑަޒެހ ްނަޝިލޮމިޑ ްޑްނެއ ްނަޝްކަރްޓްސްނޮކ F5 )ޏ( ؛ިއަގޭރެތ ؛ިއަގޭރެތ ެގުހަވުދްސަމ )ްއެއަހ( 6 :ްޒީސްނެޖރަމިއ ރޮފ ގްނިޓިއަލ F6 )ސ( ؛ިއަގޭރެތ ެގުހަވުދުރަހައ )ްއެކެއ( 1 :ްސްމަޓްސިސ ގްނިނޯވ F7 )ޑ( ؛ިއަގޭރެތ ެގުހަވުދްސަމ )ްއެއަހ( 6: ްސްނިއަސ F8 )ޒ( ؛ިއަގޭރެތ ެގުހަވުދުރަހައ )ްއެކެއ( 1 :ްނީޖިއަހ ްލަނަސރަޕ G1 )ޓ( 7 1040 48 ޓް ެޒެގ ެގރު ާކުރަސހި ެވިދ :ުދަދައ :ްމއު ިލޮވ ؛ިއަގޭރެތ ެގުހަވުދުރަހައ )ްއެކެއ( 1 :ގްނިރަޑްނޯލ G2 )ޔ( :ްނަޝޭނިމެޓްނކޮ ްފޮއ ްނަޝްނެވިރްޕ ްޑްނެއ ްނަޝޭރަޕިރްޕ ްޑުފ G3 )ޕ( ؛ިއަގޭރެތ ެގުހަވުދުރަހައ )ްއެކެއ( 1 ؛ިއަގޭރެތ ެގުހަވުދްސަމ )އް ެއަހ( 6: ްނަޝޭލިޓްނެވ G4 )ޖ( ؛ިއަގޭރެތ ގެ ުހަވުދުރަހައ )ްއެކެއ( 1: ްޓްނަމްނަރަޔަވްނެއ ރައިރީޓްނިއ G5 )ޗ( ؛ިއަގޭރެތ ެގުހަވުދުރަހައ )ްއެކެއ( 1 :ްޑްނުއަސ ްޓްކެޕްމިއ ްޑްނެއ ްނޯބރައެއ G6 )ހހ( ؛ިއަގޭރެތ ެގުހަވުދުރަހައ )ްއެކެއ( 1 :ްޓިއަލ ްލަރުޗެނ G7 )ށހ( ؛ިއަގޭރެތ ެގުހަވުދުރަހައ )ްއެކއެ ( 1 :ްޓިއަލ ްލަޝިފިޓާއ G8 )ނހ( ؛ިއަގޭރެތ ެގުހަވުދުރަހައ )ްއެކެއ( 1: ީޓިސިރްޓްކެލިއ G9 )ރހ( ؛ިއަގޭރެތ ެގުހަވުދުރަހައ )ްއެކެއ( 1 :ްސަސިވރަސ ްޑްޕިއަޕ G10 )ބހ( ؛ިއަގޭރެތ ެގުހަވުދުރަހައ )ްއެކެއ( 1 :ްސޯސ ީޖރަނެއ ްނެއ ްޒޭއ ްސޭގ G11 )ޅހ( ؛ިއަގޭރެތ ެގުހަވުދުރަހައ )ްއެކެއ( 1 :ްޒިއަލްޕަސ ރަޓޯވ G12 )ކހ( ؛ިއަގޭރެތ ެގުހަވުދުރަހައ )ްއެކެއ( 1 :ރަޓޯވ ްލުއަފ G13 )އހ( ؛ިއަގޭރެތ ެގުހަވުދުރަހައ )ްއެކެއ( 1 :ްޓްސޭވ ްޑިއުކިލ ްލައިރްޓްސަޑްނިއ G14 )ވހ( ؛ިއަގޭރެތ ެގުހަވުދުރަހައ )ްއެކެއ( 1 :ްޓްސޭވ ްޑިލޮސ G15 )މހ( ؛ިއަގޭރެތ ެގުހަވުދްސަމ )ްއެއަހ( 6 :ީސްނައިޝީފެއ ީޖރަނެއ H1 )ފހ( ށް ަތގޮ ޭނެމިހ ްއަތްއަތްނަކ ނާ ުބ ިއަގާދްއާމ ަނަވ 7 ެގުދިއާވގަ ިމ ްށަކަތތް ާރާމިޢ ެގ 2 ްތަވާބ . 9 ެގ 2 ްތަވާބ ޭޅގު ާކަތްތާރާމިޢ ، ިހެވިދ ެގުދިއާވަގ ިމ ިއަލިއަވަލުކެއ ްޓްނަމުއިކޮޑ ްސްނަޔަލްޕްމޮކ ިއާކަތާދްއާމ ެގުޑޯކ ިއކާ ަތާދްއމާ ެގުޑޯކ ިއަގޭރެތ ެގުހަވުދުރަހައ )ްއޭދ( 2 ްނެގިށެފ ްނުޚީރާތ ާރުކުޢިއާޝ ިއަގުޓެޒެގ ެގުރާކުރަސ ްސްނަޔަލްޕްމޮކ ްޓްނމަ ުއިކޮޑ އި ަގޭރެތ ެގުހަވުދްސަމ )އް ެނިތ( 3 ްނެގެވަނިގ ްނުޚީރާތ ާރުކުމްނާއ ،ްށޮކުމްނާއ ިއަދަހ ން ުލިއވަ ަލުކެއ .ެވެއެނާވްނށަ ަފ ްނަރުކުލަމަޢ ްށަކަތާދްއާމ ެއ 8 1040 48 ޓް ެޒެގ ެގރު ާކުރަސހި ެވިދ :ުދަދައ :ްމއު ިލޮވ ިރުކްނިއަޒިޑ ްނުހެރުކ އެ ،ަމަނ ާވިއަފްށޮކުރާޔްއަތ އް ެމުހެރުކ ްށަފާލިޚ ާޑޯކ ގްނިޑްލިބ )ހ( . 10 ާވުފާލިޚ ާދިއާވަގ ުދެމ ާކަތްތާރަފ ާރުކްތަކްއަސަމ ިއަގާރިއާދ ެގުމުރުކްތާރާމިޢ" ުދެމާކަތްތާރަފ ިރުކްކެޗ ިއާކަތްތާރަފ ްނ ުޅެއ ުޅަވަޔިފ .ެވެއެނޭޅެއ ުޅަވަޔިފ ްނުށަދ ެގަދްއާމ ަނަވ 24 ެގ "ުދިއާވަގ ެގްނިރެވުންނަފ ްއެތާރާމިޢ ްށަފާލިޚ ާކަމުހެރުކ ާވިއަފްށޮކުރާޔްއތަ ށް ަތޮގްއެއ ާޑޯކ ގްނިޑްލިބ )ށ( ަނަވ 133 ެގ "ުދިއާވަގ ީރާދިއ ޭހެބާމުރުކްތާރާމޢި " ުދެމާކަތާރަފ ެއ ،ަމަނިފްށޮކ .ެވެއެނޭޅެއ ުޅަވަޔިފ ްނުށަދ ެގަދްއާމ ިއަގ )ށ( ިއާއ )ހ( ެގާދްއާމ ިމ ްއެމަކ ީވުފާލިޚ ،ްނުމުވުފާލިޚ ާދިއާވަގ ިމ )ނ( ީރާދިއ ޭހެބާމުރުކްތާރާމިޢ" ުދެމާކަތާރަފ ެއ ،ަމަނޭތފެ ުނ ްށަކަތާދްއާމ ާވިއަފްށޮކްނާޔަބ .ެވެއެނޭޅެއ ުޅަވަޔިފ ްނުށަދ ެގަދްއާމ ަނަވ 140 ެގ "ުދިއާވަގ ުދެމާކާޅަވަޔިފ ާޅައ ްނުކައާރާދިއ ާރުކޫދ ަދްއުހ ެގުމރު ުކްތާރާމިޢ ްނުށަދ ެގުދިއާވަގ ިމ )ހ( .11 ން ުރކު ުފާނުޢިތްސިއ ްނުށަދ ެގްއެދިއާވގަ ާދަހ ްނުށަދ ގެ ުނޫނާޤ ިއާނޫނޤާ ިމ" ްނުކަތރާ ަފ ޭހެޖުނަމަހްތިހ ްއެމަކެއ ްށަތޮގ ާވިއަގ "ުދިއާވަގ ެގުމުރުކ ފު ާނުއިތްސިއ ްނަކްނަކ ާމްނިނ .ެވެއެނާދިޅެހަށުހ ްށއަ ީރްޓްސިނިމ ިދެއ ްށަމުނިދިއަލަބ ްނުމުޅެހަށުހ ިދެއ ްށަމުރުކުފާނުޢިތްސިއ ްނިއަދފަ ާވިއަގ )ހ( ެގާދްއާމ ިމ )ށ( ާމްނިނ ްނުށަދ ގެ ްއެދިއާވަގ ާދަހ ްނުށަދ ެގުނޫނޤާ ިއާނޫނާޤ ިމ" ްނީރްޓްސިނިމ ްއެމަކެއ ްނިތަމ ެގުތޮގ ާވިއަގ "ުދިއާވަގ ެގުމުރުކ ުފާނުއިތްސިއ ްނަކްނަކ .ެވެއެނާވްނަލަބ 9 1040 48 ޓް ެޒެގ ެގރު ާކުރަސހި ެވިދ :ުދަދައ :ްމއު ިލޮވ PART I: BUILDING CODE FOR TYPE 1 BUILDINGS The following parts are applicable to only Type 1 Buildings 10 1040 48 ޓް ެޒެގ ެގރު ާކުރަސހި ެވިދ :ުދަދައ :ްމއު ިލޮވ Clause A1 CLASSIFIED USES EXPLANATION For the purposes of this building code, Type 1 Buildings are classified according to type, under seven categories. A building with a given classified use may have one or more intended uses. 1.0 HOUSING Applies to a Type 1 Building or use where there is self care and service (internal management). There are three types. 1.0.1 Detached Dwellings Applies to a Type 1 Building or use where a group of people live as a single household or family. Examples: a holiday cottage, boarding house accommodating fewer than 6 people, dwelling or hut. 1.0.2 Multi-unit Dwelling Applies to a Type 1 Building or use which contains more than one separate household or family. Examples: an attached dwelling, flat or multi-unit apartment. 1.0.3 Group Dwelling Applies to a Type 1 Building or use where groups of people live as one large extended family. Examples: within communal housing centers. 2.0 COMMUNAL RESIDENTIAL Applies to Type 1 Building or use where assistance or care is extended to the principal users. There are two types. 2.0.1 Community Service Applies to a residential building or use where limited assistance or care is extended to the principal users. Examples: a boarding house, hall of residence, holiday cabin, hostel, holiday resort, hotel, motel, nurse’s home. 2.0.2 Community Care Applies to a residential building or use where a large degree of assistance or care is extended to the principal users. There are two types: (a) Unrestrained; where the principal users are free to come and go. Examples: a hospital, an old people’s home or a health camp. (b) Restrained; where the principal users are legally or physically constrained in their movements. Examples: a borstal or drug rehabilitation centre, an old people’s home where substantial care is extended, a prison or hospital. 3.0 COMMUNAL NON-RESIDENTIAL Applies to a Type 1 Building or use being a meeting place for people where care and service is provided by people other than the principal users. There are two types: 3.0.1 Assembly Service 11 1040 48 ޓް ެޒެގ ެގރު ާކުރަސހި ެވިދ :ުދަދައ :ްމއު ިލޮވ Applies to a Type 1 Building or use where limited care and service is provided. Examples: a mosque, cinema, clubroom, hall, museum, public swimming pool, stadium or theatre. 3.0.2 Assembly Care Applies to a Type 1 Building or use where a large degree of care and service is provided. Examples: an early childhood centre, college, day care institution, centre for handicapped persons, kindergarten, school or university. 4.0 COMMERCIAL 4.0.1 Applies to a Type 1 Building or use in which any natural resources, goods, services or money are either developed, sold, exchanged or stored. Examples: an amusement park, auction room, bank, car-park, catering facility, coffee bar, computer centre, fire station, funeral parlour, hair-dresser, library, office (commercial or government), police station, post office, public laundry, radio station, restaurant, service station, shop, showroom, storage facility, television station or transport terminal. 5.0 INDUSTRIAL 5.0.1 Applies to a Type 1 Building or use where people use material and physical effort to: (a) extract or convert natural resources, (b) produce goods or energy from natural or converted resources, (c) repair goods, or (d) store goods (ensuing from the industrial process). Examples: an agricultural building, agricultural processing facility, aircraft hangar, factory, power station, sewage treatment works, warehouse or utility. 6.0 OUTBUILDINGS 6.0.1 Applies to a Type 1 Building or use which may be included within each classified use but are not intended for human habitation, and are accessory to the principal use of associated buildings. Examples: a carport, farm building, garage, greenhouse, machinery room, private swimming pool, public toilet, or shed. 7.0 ANCILLARY 7.0.1 Applies to a Type 1 Building or use not for human habitation and which may be exempted from some amenity provisions, but which are required to comply with structural and safety-related aspects of the building code. Examples: a bridge, derrick, fence, free standing outdoor fireplace, jetty, mast, path, platform, pylon, retaining wall, tank, tunnel or dam. 12 1040 48 ޓް ެޒެގ ެގރު ާކުރަސހި ެވިދ :ުދަދައ :ްމއު ިލޮވ Clause A2 INTERPRETATION In PART II of building code unless the context otherwise requires, words shall have the meanings given under this Clause. Access route means, a continuous route that permits people and goods to move between the apron or construction edge of the building to spaces within a building, and between spaces within a building. Accessible means, having features to permit use by people with disabilities. Accessible route means, an access route usable by people with disabilities. It shall be a continuous route that can be negotiated unaided by a wheelchair user. The route shall extend from street boundary or car parking area to those spaces within the building required to be accessible to enable people with disabilities to carry out normal activities and processes within the building. Adequate means, adequate to achieve the objectives of the building code. Adjacent building means, a nearby building, including an adjoining building, whether or not erected on other property. Alter means in relation to a building, includes to rebuild, re-erect, repair, enlarge and extend; and alteration has a corresponding meaning. Allotment means, any parcel of land that is a continuous area of land and whose boundaries are defined by building consent authority deed, a continuous area of land held by deed only, or a continuous area of land in which the deed has been transferred by any other government authority for development purposes to the developer. Amenity means, an attribute of a building which contributes to the health, physical independence, and well being of the building’s users but which is not associated with disease or a specific illness. Building has the corresponding meaning stated in clause 99 of Construction Act. )ޅ( Building Inspector means, a person approved as a building inspector by the Ministry. Building code means, the building code herein. Building consent means, a consent to carry out building work granted by a building consent authority and includes all conditions to which the consent is subject. Building Consent Authority has the corresponding meaning stated in clause 99 of Construction Act )އ( Building element means, any structural or non-structural component and assembly incorporated into or associated with a building. Included are fixtures, services, drains, permanent mechanical installations for access, glazing, partitions, ceilings and temporary supports. Building height means, the vertical distance between the ground level or pavement level and the highest point of 13 1040 48 ޓް ެޒެގ ެގރު ާކުރަސހި ެވިދ :ުދަދައ :ްމއު ިލޮވ the building. Building work means, work for or in connection with the construction, alteration, demolition, or removal of a building; and includes sitework. Certificate of Compliance for Occupancy means, a certificate that certifies a “Type 1 Building” as constructed as per the approved drawings and the finished building’s visible parts are as per Construction Act and Regulations under Construction Act as well as relevant other regulations, issued by a building consent authority or a building inspector.. Combustion appliance means, a slow combustion stove, a free standing metal cone fireplace or a cast iron pot belly stove. Concealed space means, any part of the space within a building that cannot be seen from an occupied space. Construct means, in relation to a building, includes to build, erect, prefabricate, and relocate; and Construction has a corresponding meaning. Contaminant means any substance, whether gaseous, liquid, or solid that — (a) Is foreign to or alters the balance of the natural constituents of the environment into which it is introduced; and (b) Is or may be injurious to, or will or may adversely affect, the environment or the health or the safety of persons or property: Drain means, a pipe normally laid below ground level including fittings and equipment and intended to convey foul water or surface water to an outfall. Electrical fixed appliance means, an electrical appliance which is fixed-wired to the electrical installation, or intended to remain permanently attached and form part of the building. Electrical installation means, any electrical fixed appliances, and components used in the reticulation of electricity, which are intended to remain permanently attached to and form part of the building. Electrical supply system means, the source of electricity external to the electrical installation. Escape route means, a continuous unobstructed route from any occupied space in a building to a final exit to enable occupants to reach a safe place, and shall comprise one or more of the following: open paths, protected paths and safe paths. Essential service in the context of an electrical installation means emergency lighting, firemen’s lifts, alarms, water pumps, sprinklers, detectors, ventilation systems and public address systems necessary for the safety of people in buildings. Evacuation time means, the time taken by the occupants of the building to evacuate the building to a final exit. Exit way means, all parts of an escape route protected by fire or smoke separations, or by distance when exposed to open air, and terminating at a final exit. External wall means, any exterior face of a building within 30° of vertical, consisting of primary and/or secondary 14 1040 48 ޓް ެޒެގ ެގރު ާކުރަސހި ެވިދ :ުދަދައ :ްމއު ިލޮވ elements intended to provide protection against the outdoor environment, but which may also contain unprotected areas. Final exit means, the point at which an escape route terminates by giving direct access to a safe place. Fire means, the state of combustion during which flammable materials burn producing heat, toxic gases, or smoke or flame or any combination of these. Fire cell means, any space including a group of contiguous spaces on the same or different levels within a building, which is enclosed by any combination of fire separations, external walls, roofs, and floors. Fire hazard means, the danger in terms of potential harm and degree of exposure arising from the start and spread of fire and the smoke and gases that are thereby generated. Fire Intensity means, the rate release of calorific energy in watts, determined either theoretically or empirically, as applicable. Fire load means, the sum of the net calorific values of the combustible contents which can reasonably be expected to burn within a firecell, including furnishings, built-in and removable materials, and building elements. The calorific values shall be determined at the ambient moisture content or humidity. (The unit of measurement is Mega Joule - MJ) Fire resistance rating (FRR) means, the term used to classify fire resistance of primary and secondary elements as determined in the standard test for fire resistance, or in accordance with a specific calculation method verified by experimental data from standard fire resistance tests. It comprises three numbers giving the time in minutes for which each of the criteria stability, integrity and insulation are satisfied, and is presented always in that order. Fire resisting closure means, a fire rated device or assembly for closing an opening through a fire separation. Fire safety system means, the combination of all methods used in a building to warn people of an emergency, provide for safe evacuation, and restrict the spread of fire, and includes both active and passive protection. Fire separation means, any building element which separates firecells or firecells and safe paths, and provides a specific fire resistance rating. Fixture means, an article intended to remain permanently attached to and form part of a building. Foul water means, the discharge from any sanitary fixtures or sanitary appliances. Foul water drainage system means, drains joints and fittings normally laid underground and used specifically for the conveyance of water from the plumbing system to an outfall. Habitable space means, a space used for activities normally associated with domestic living, but excludes any bathroom, laundry, water-closet, pantry, walk-in wardrobe, corridor, hallway, lobby, clothes-drying room, or other space of a specialised nature occupied neither frequently nor for extended periods. Handrail means, a rail to provide both support to, or assist with the movement of a person. Hazardous means, creating an unreasonable risk to people, of bodily injury or deterioration of health. Hazardous substance means, any substance that has one or more of the following properties: (a) explosiveness; (b) flammability; (c) ability to oxidize; (d) human toxicity; (e) corrosiveness; 15 1040 48 ޓް ެޒެގ ެގރު ާކުރަސހި ެވިދ :ުދަދައ :ްމއު ިލޮވ (f) ecotoxicity or (g) capacity, on contact with air or water, to develop one or more of the above properties. Household unit means, any building or group of buildings, or part of any building or group of buildings, used or intended to be used solely or principally for residential purposes and occupied or intended to be occupied exclusively as the home or residence of not more than one household; but does not include a hostel or boardinghouse or other specialised accommodation. Illuminance means, the luminous flux falling onto a unit area of surface. Impact insulation class (IIC) means, a single number rating derived from measured values of normalised sound pressure impact levels in accordance with Method ASTM E492, Annex A1. Laboratory Measurement of Impact Sound Transmission Through Floor-Ceiling Assemblies Using the Tapping Machine. It provides an estimate of the impact sound insulating performance of a floor-ceiling assembly. Impervious means, that which does not allow the passage of moisture. Insulation means, in the context of fire protection, the time in minutes for which a prototype specimen of a fire separation, when subjected to the standard test for fire resistance, has limited the transmission of heat through the specimen. Integrity means, in the context of fire protection, the time in minutes for which a prototype specimen of a fire separation, when subjected to the standard test for fire resistance, has prevented the passage of flame or hot gases. Intended use of a building includes— (a) Any reasonably foreseeable occasional other use that is not incompatible with the intended use; and (b) Normal maintenance; and (c) Activities taken in response to fire or any other reasonably foreseeable emergency—but does not include any other maintenance and repairs or rebuilding. Ministry means, the ministry responsible to formulate policy and implement Act number 4/2017, Construction Act. Network utility operator means a person who— (a) Undertakes the distribution or transmission by pipeline of natural or manufactured gas or petroleum; or (b) Is an electricity operator or power network operator or electrical supply authority or power supply authority; or (c) Undertakes the piped distribution of potable water for supply; or (d) Is the operator of a sewerage system or a stormwater drainage system. Occupied space means, any space within a building in which a person will be present from time to time during the intended use of the building. Open path means, that part of an escape route (including dead ends) not protected by fire or smoke separations, and which terminates at a final exit or exitway. Other property means, any land or buildings or parts thereof which are— (a) Not held under the same allotment; or 16 1040 48 ޓް ެޒެގ ެގރު ާކުރަސހި ެވިދ :ުދަދައ :ްމއު ިލޮވ (b) Not held under the same ownership unless specific building consent authority approval is not taken for joint development— and includes any road. (c) Not part of the plot which construction is to be undertaken Outdoor air means, air as typically comprising by volume. (i) oxygen 20.94% (ii) carbon dioxide 0.03% (iii) nitrogen and other inert gases 79.03% Outfall means, that part of the disposal system receiving surface water or foul water from the drainage system. For foul water the outfall may include a sewer or a septic tank. For surface water, the outfall may include a natural water course, kerb and channel, or soakage system. People with disabilities means, people whose ability to use buildings is affected by mental, physical, hearing or sight impairment. Plumbing system means, pipes, joints and fittings laid above ground and used for the conveyance of foul water to the foul water drain, and includes vent pipes. Protected path means, that portion of an exitway within a firecell which is protected from the effects of smoke by smoke separations. Principal user means, a member of the primary group for which a building was constructed, and therefore explicitly excludes persons or groups of persons providing care or control of that principal user group. Public housing means, housing provided by government. Purpose group means, the classification of spaces within a building according to the activity for which the spaces are used. Safe path means, that part of an exit way which is protected from the effects of fire by fire separations, external walls or by distance when exposed to open air. Safe place means, a place of safety in the vicinity of a building, from which people may safely disperse after escaping the effects of a fire. It may be a place such as a street, open space, public space or an adjacent building. Sanitary appliance means, an appliance which is intended to be used for sanitation, but which is not a sanitary fixture. Included are machines for washing dishes and clothes. Sanitary fixture means, Any fixture which is intended to be used for sanitation. Sanitation means, the term used to describe the activities of washing and/or excretion carried out in a manner or condition such that the effect on health is minimised, with regard to dirt and infection. Sewer means, a drain that is under the control of, or maintained by, a network utility operator. Sitework means, work on a building site, including earthworks, preparatory to or associated with the construction, alteration, demolition, or removal of a building. Smoke separation means, any vertical, horizontal or inclined building element with known smoke-stopping or smoke-leakage characteristics. Sound transmission class (STC) means, a single number rating derived from measured values of transmission loss in accordance with classification ASTM E413, Determination of Sound Transmission Class. It provides an 17 1040 48 ޓް ެޒެގ ެގރު ާކުރަސހި ެވިދ :ުދަދައ :ްމއު ިލޮވ estimate of the performance of a partition in certain common sound insulation situations. Specified intended life in relation to a building, means the period of time, for which the building is proposed to be used for its intended use. Surface water means, all naturally occurring water, other than sub-surface water, which results from rainfall on the site or water flowing onto the site, including that flowing from a drain, pond or sea. Stability means, In the context of fire protection, the time in minutes for which a prototype specimen of a primary element, when subjected to the standard test for fire resistance, has continued to carry its fire design load without failure. Travel distance means, the length of the escape route as a whole or the individual lengths of its parts, namely: (a) open paths; (b) protected paths; and (c) safe paths. Type 1 Building has the meaning ascribed to it as follows: meaning of building— (1) unless the context otherwise requires, the term ‘‘Type 1 Building’’ means any temporary or permanent movable or immovable structure (including any structure intended for occupation by people, animals, machinery, or chattels); and includes any mechanical, electrical, or other systems, and any utility systems, attached to and forming part of the structure whose proper operation is necessary for compliance with the building code; but does not include: (a) Systems owned or operated by a network utility operator for the purpose of reticulation of other property; or (b) Cranes not attached to any other structure; or (c) Ships (d) Vehicles and motor vehicles, whether movable or immovable, which are used exclusively for permanent or long-term residential purposes; or (e) Containers (f) Scaffolding used in the course of the construction process; or (g) Falsework used in the course of the construction process. (2) For the purposes of a building consent, a code compliance certificate, and a compliance schedule the term Type 1 Building also includes— (a) any part of a Type 1 Building; and (b) any 2 or more Type 1 Buildings which, on completion of any building work, are intended to be managed as 1 building with a common use and a common set of ownership arrangements. (3) For the purposes of subsection (2) of this section, where any utility system or any part of any utility system— (a) is external to the Type 1 Building; and (b) is also connected to or is intended to be connected to— (i) A network under the control of a network utility operator; or (ii) Some other facility which is able to provide for the successful functioning of the utility system in accordance with its intended design— that utility system or that part of the utility system shall be deemed to be part of a Type 1 Building. (4) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (3) of this section, where a septic tank is connected to a Type 1 Building utility system the septic tank shall be deemed to form part of that Type 1 Building utility system. Unprotected area means, In relation to an external wall of a building means: (a) Any part of the external wall which has less than the required FRR. For example, a non fire rated window, door or other opening, or sheet metal. (b) Any part of the external wall which has combustible material more than 1.0 mm thick attached or applied 18 1040 48 ޓް ެޒެގ ެގރު ާކުރަސހި ެވިދ :ުދަދައ :ްމއު ިލޮވ to its external face, whether for cladding or any other purpose. Water main means, a water supply pipe that is under the control of, or maintained by a network utility operator. Water supply system means, pipes, fittings and tanks used or intended tube used for the storage and reticulation of water from a water main or other water source, to sanitary fixtures, sanitary appliances and fittings with a building. 19 1040 48 :ުދަދައ :ްމއު ިލޮވ ޓް ެޒެގ ެގރު ާކުރަސހި ެވިދ Clause B1 STRUCTURE – Provisions Limits on application OBJECTIVE B1.1 The objective of this provision is to: (a) Safeguard people from injury caused by structural failure, (b) Safeguard people from loss of amenity caused by structural behaviour, and (c) Protect other property from physical damage caused by structural failure. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENT B1.2 Buildings, building elements and sitework shall withstand the combination of loads that they are likely to experience during construction or alteration and throughout their lives. PERFORMANCE B1.3.1 Type 1 Buildings, building elements and sitework shall have a low probability of rupturing, becoming unstable, losing equilibrium, or collapsing during construction or alteration and throughout their lives. B1.3.2 Type 1 Buildings, building elements and sitework shall have a low probability of causing loss of amenity through undue deformation, vibratory response, degradation, or other physical characteristics throughout their lives, or during construction or alteration when the building is in use. 20 1040 48 :ުދަދައ :ްމއު ިލޮވ ޓް ެޒެގ ެގރު ާކުރަސހި ެވިދ B1.3.3 Account shall be taken of all physical conditions likely to affect the stability of Type 1 Buildings, building elements and sitework, including: (a) Self-weight, (b)Imposed gravity loads arising from use, (c) Temperature, (d) Earth pressure, (e) Water and other liquids, (f) Wind, (g) Fire, (h) Impact, (i) Explosion, (j) Reversing or fluctuating effects, (k) Differential movement, (l) Vegetation, (m) Adverse effects due to insufficient separation from other buildings, (n) Influence of equipment, services, non-structural elements and contents, (o) Time dependent effects including creep and shrinkage, and (p) Removal of support. B1.3.4 Due allowance shall be made for: (a) The consequences of failure, (b) The intended use of the Type 1 Buildings, (c) Effects of uncertainties resulting from construction activities, or the sequence in which construction activities occur, (d) Variation in the properties of materials and the characteristics of the site, and (e) Accuracy limitations inherent in the methods used to predict the stability of Type 1 Buildings. 21 1040 48 :ުދަދައ :ްމއު ިލޮވ ޓް ެޒެގ ެގރު ާކުރަސހި ެވިދ 22 1040 48 :ުދަދައ :ްމއު ިލޮވ ޓް ެޒެގ ެގރު ާކުރަސހި ެވިދ B1.3.5 The demolition of buildings shall be carried out in a way that avoids the likelihood of premature collapse. B1.3.6 Sitework, where necessary, shall be carried out to: (a) Provide stability for construction on the site, and (b) Avoid the likelihood of damage to other property. B1.3.7 Any sitework and associated supports shall take account of the effects of: (a) Changes in ground water level, (b)Water, weather and vegetation, and (c) Ground loss and slumping . 23 1040 48 :ުދަދައ :ްމއު ިލޮވ ޓް ެޒެގ ެގރު ާކުރަސހި ެވިދ Clause B2 DURABILITY — Provisions Limits on application OBJECTIVE B2.1 The objective of this provision is to ensure that a Type 1 Building will, throughout its life, continue to satisfy the other objectives of this code. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENT B2.2 Building materials, components and construction methods shall be sufficiently durable to ensure that the Type 1 Building, without reconstruction or major renovation, satisfies the other functional requirements of this code throughout the life of the Type 1 Building. PERFORMANCE B2.3 From the time a code compliance certificate or a permit to use is issued, building elements shall with only normal maintenance continue to satisfy the performances of this code for the lesser of; the specified intended life of the Type 1 Buildings, if any, or: For the structure, including building elements such as floors and walls which provide structural stability: the life of the Type 1 Building being not less than 50 years. 24 1040 48 ޓް ެޒެގ ެގރު ާކުރަސހި ެވިދ :ުދަދައ :ްމއު ިލޮވ Clause C1 MEANS OF ESCAPE — Provisions Limits on application OBJECTIVE C1.1 The objective of this provision is to: (a)Safeguard people from injury or illness from a fire while escaping to a safe place, and (b)Facilitate fire rescue operation FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENT C1.2 Type 1 Buildings shall be provided with escape routes which: (a)Give people adequate time to reach a safe place without being overcome by the effects of fire, and (b)Give fire service personal adequate time to undertake rescue operation PERFORMANCE C1.3.1 the number of open paths available to each person escaping to an exit way or final exit shall be appropriate to: (a)The travel distance, (b)The number of occupants, (c)The fire hazard, and (d)The fire safety systems installed in the firecell. 25 1040 48 ޓް ެޒެގ ެގރު ާކުރަސހި ެވިދ :ުދަދައ :ްމއު ިލޮވ C1.3.2 The number of exitways or final exit available to each person shall be appropriate to: (a)The open path travel distance, (b)The building height, (c)The number of occupants, (d)The fire hazard, and the fire safety system installed in the Type 1 Building. C1.3.3 Escape routes shall be: (a)Of adequate size for the number of occupants, (b)Free of obstruction in the direction of escape, (c)Of length appropriate to the mobility of the people using them, (d)Resistant to the spread of fire as required by Clause C2 “Spread of Fire”, (e)Easy to find as required by Clause F8 “Signs”, (f)Provided with adequate illumination as required by Clause F6 “Lighting for Emergency”, and (g)Easy and safe to use as required by Clause D1.3.3 “Access Routes”. 26 Building Code 2019 Clause C2— SPREAD OF FIRE Provisions Limits on application OBJECTIVE C2.1 The objective of this provision is to: (a) Safeguard people from injury or illness when evacuating a Type 1 Building during fire. (b) Provide protection to fire service personnel during firefighting operations. (c) Protect adjacent household units and other property from the effects of fire. (d) Safeguard the environment from adverse effects of fire. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENT C2.2 Type 1 Buildings shall be provided with safeguards against fire spread so that: (a) Occupants have time to escape to a Requirement C2. 2(d) applies safe place without being overcome only to Type 1 Buildings where by the effects of fire, significant quantities of (b) Firefighters may undertake rescue hazardous substances are operations and protect property, stored or processed. (c) Adjacent household units and other property are protected from damage, and (d) Significant quantities of hazardous substances are not released to the environment during fire. PERFORMANCE C2.3.1 Interior surface finishes on walls, floors, ceilings and suspended building elements, shall resist the spread of fire and limit the generation of toxic gases, smoke and heat, to a degree appropriate to: (a) The travel distance, (b) The number of occupants, (c) The fire hazard, and (d) The active fire safety systems installed in the Type 1 Building. 27 Building Code 2019 or C2.3.2 Fire separations shall be provided within buildings to avoid the spread of fire and smoke to: (a) Other firecells, (b) Spaces intended for sleeping, and (c) Household units within the same building or adjacent buildings. C2.3.3 Fire separations shall: (a) Where openings occur, be provided with fire resisting closures to maintain the integrity of the fire separations for an adequate time, and (b) Where penetrations occur, maintain the fire resistance rating of the fire separation. C2.3.4 Concealed spaces and cavities Performance C2.3.4 shall not within Type 1 Buildings shall be sealed apply to Detached Dwellings. and subdivided where necessary to inhibit the unseen spread of fire and smoke. C2.3.5 External walls and roofs shall have resistance to the spread of fire, appropriate to the fire load within the Type 1 Building and to the proximity of other household units and other property. C2.3.6 Automatic fire suppression systems shall be installed where people would otherwise be: (a) Unlikely to reach a safe place in adequate time because of the number of storeys in the Type 1 Buildings, (b) Required to remain within the Type 1 Building without proceeding directly to a final exit, or where the evacuation time is excessive, (c) Unlikely to reach a safe place due to confinement under institutional care because of mental or physical disability, illness or legal detention, and the evacuation time is excessive, 28 Building Code 2019 (d) At high risk due to the fire load and fire hazard within the building. C2.3.7 Air conditioning and mechanical ventilation systems shall be constructed to avoid circulation of smoke and fire between firecells. C2.3.8 Where an automatic smoke control system is installed, it shall be constructed to: (a) Avoid the spread of fire and smoke between firecells, and (b) Protect escape routes from smoke until the occupants have reached a safe place. C2.3.9 The fire safety systems installed shall facilitate the specific needs of fire service personnel to: (a) Carry out rescue operations, and (b) Control the spread of fire. C2.3.10 Environmental protection Performance C2.3.10 applies only to systems shall ensure a low Type 1 Buildings where significant probability of hazardous quantities of hazardous substances are substances being released to: stored or processed. (a) Soils, vegetation or natural waters, (b) The atmosphere, and (c) Sewers or public drains. 29 Building Code 2019 Clause C3 STRUCTURAL STABILITY DURING A FIRE — Provisions Limits on application OBJECTIVE C3.1 The objective of this provision is to: (a) Safeguard people from injury due to loss of structural stability during fire, and (b) Protect household units and other properties from damage due to structural instability caused by fire. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENT C3.2 Type 1 Buildings shall be constructed to maintain structural stability during fire to: (a) Allow people adequate time to evacuate safely (b) Allow fire service personnel adequate time to undertake rescue and firefighting operations. (c) Avoid collapse and consequential damage to adjacent household units or other property. PERFORMANCE C3.3.1 Structural elements of the Type 1 Buildings shall have fire resistance appropriate to the function of the elements, the fire load, the fire intensity, the fire hazard, the height of the building, and the fire control facilities external to and within them. C3.3.2 Structural elements shall have a fire resistance of no less than that of any element to which they provide support within the same fire cell. C3.3.3 Collapse of elements having a lesser fire resistance shall not cause the consequential collapse of elements required to have higher fire resistance. 30 Clause C4 — ACCESS & FACILITIES FOR THE FIRE SERVICES Provision Limit on application OBJECTIVE C4.1 The objective of this provision is to: (a) Provide reasonable facilities to assist fire fighters in the protection of life, and (b) Enable fire appliances to gain access to the building. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENT C4.2.1 Type 1 Buildings shall be designed and constructed so as to provide reasonable facilities to assist fire fighters in the protection of life. C4.2.2 Reasonable provision shall be made within the site of the Type 1 building to enable fire appliances to gain access to the Type 1 building. PERFORMANCE C4.3.1 There should be sufficient means of external access to enable for fire appliances to be brought near to the Type 1 building for effective use. C4.3.2 There should be sufficient means of access into, and within, the Type 1 building for fire-fighting personnel to effect rescue and fight fire. C4.3.3 The Type 1 building should be provided with sufficient internal fire mains and other facilities to assist fire- fighters in their tasks. C4.3.4 The Type 1 building shall be provided with adequate means for venting heat and smoke from a fire in a basement. 31 Clause D1 ACCESS ROUTES — Provisions Limits on application OBJECTIVE D1.1 The objective of this provision is to: (a) Safeguard people from injury during movement into, within and out of Type 1 buildings, (b) Safeguard people from injury resulting from the movement of vehicles into, within and out of Type 1 buildings, and Objective D1.1(c) shall apply only (c) Ensure that people with disabilities to those Type 1 buildings which are able to enter and carry out normal serve the public, Type 1 buildings activities and functions within Type designated for Disabled Persons’ 1 buildings. use and to Type 1 buildings where accessibility is required by any other Act FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENT Requirement D1.2.1 shall not apply D1.2.1 Type 1 Buildings shall be to Ancillary buildings or provided with reasonable and adequate Outbuildings. access to enable safe and easy movement of people. D1.2.2 Where a Type 1 building is provided with loading or parking spaces, they shall be constructed to permit safe and easy unloading and movement of vehicles, and to avoid . conflict between vehicles and pedestrians. PERFORMANCE D1.3.1 Access routes shall enable people to:

(a) Safely and easily approach the main entrance of Type 1 buildings from the apron or construction edge of a Type 1 building, (b) Enter Type 1 buildings, (c) Move into spaces within Type 1 buildings by such means as corridors, doors, stairs, ramps and lifts, 32 D1.3.2 At least one access route shall Performance D1.3.2 shall not apply have features to enable people with to Type 1 Buildings such as Housing, disabilities to: Outbuildings, Ancillary buildings, (a) Approach the Type 1 building and to Industrial buildings where no from the street boundary or, where more than 10 people are employed. required to be provided, the Type 1 building car park, (b) Have access to the internal space served by the principal access, and (c) Have access to and within those spaces where they may be expected to work or visit, or which contain facilities for personal hygiene as required by Clause G1 ‘‘Personal Hygiene’’. D1.3.3 Access routes shall: (a) Have adequate activity space, (b) Be free from dangerous obstructions and from any projections likely to cause an obstruction, (c) Have a safe cross fall, and safe slope in the direction of travel, (d) Have adequate slip-resistant walking surfaces under all conditions of normal use, (e) Include stairs to allow access to upper floors irrespective of whether an escalator or lift has been provided, (f) Have stair treads, and ladder treads or rungs which: (i) provide adequate footing, and (ii) have uniform rise within each flight and for consecutive flights, (g) Have stair treads with a leading edge that can be easily seen, (h) Have stair treads which prevent Performance D1.3.3 (h) shall not children falling through or apply within Type 1 Buildings such as becoming held fast between treads, Industrial buildings, Outbuildings and where open risers are used, Ancillary buildings 33 (i) Have smooth, reachable Performance D1.3.3 (i) shall and graspable handrails to not apply to isolated steps provide support and to assist with movement along a stair or ladder. (j) Have handrails to adequate strength and rigidity as required by Clause B1 “Structure”. (k) Have landing of appropriate dimensions and at appropriate intervals along a stair or ramp to prevent undue fatigue, (l) Have landings of appropriate dimensions where a door opens from or onto a stair, ramp or ladder so that the door does not create a hazard, and (m)Have any automatically controlled doors constructed to avoid the risk of people becoming caught or being struck by moving parts. D1.3.4 An accessible route, in addition to the requirement of clause D1.3.3. shall (a) Contain no thresholds or upstand forming a barrier to an unaided wheelchair user (b) Have means to prevent the wheel of a wheelchair dropping over the side of the accessible route. (c) Have doors and related hardware which are easily used. 34 Clause D2 MECHANICAL INSTALLATIONS FOR — ACCESS Provisions Limits on application OBJECTIVE D2.1 The objective of this provision is to: (a) Safeguard people from injury and loss of amenity while using mechanical installations for movement into, within and out of Type 1 buildings, (b) Safeguard maintenance personnel from injury while servicing mechanical installations for access, and (c) Ensure that people with disabilities are Objective D2.1 (c) shall apply only to able to carry out normal activities and those Type 1 buildings which serve the processes within Type 1 buildings. public, buildings designated for Disabled Persons’ use and to Type 1 FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENT buildings where accessibility is required by any other Act. D2.2 Mechanical installations for access into, within and out of Type 1 buildings shall provide for the safe and easy movement of people, and for the safety of maintenance personnel. PERFORMANCE D2.3.1 Mechanical installations for access shall: (a) Move people safely, and stop and hold as required for the normal use of the installation, for all loads up to and including 25% in excess of the rated load, (b) Not produce excessive acceleration or deceleration, (c) Be constructed to avoid the likelihood of people falling, tripping, becoming caught, being able to touch or be struck by moving parts, sharp edges or projections, under both normal and reasonably foreseeable abnormal conditions of use, (d) Be constructed to prevent collision between components, or between components and the Type 1 building, 35 (e) Have a control system that ensures safe abnormal operation in the event of overloading or failure of any single component, and (f) Be capable of being isolated for inspection, testing and maintenance. D2.3.2 Mechanical installations for access shall be provided with: (a) Adequate control over normal use, to ensure people’s safety throughout any operation involving starting, stopping or changing the direction of travel, (b) Notification of position, where people are fully enclosed and the installation serves more than two levels, (c) Adequate lighting and ventilation for both normal and emergency use, and (d) Signs as required by Clause F8‘‘Signs’’, D2.3.3 Mechanical installations for access shall, for emergency purposes, be provided with a means of: (a) Calling outside help, (b) Releasing people safely, (c) Safeguarding people from exposure to hazardous situations. D2.3.4 Potentially dangerous equipment shall be located in spaces which: (a) Are secure from unauthorised entry and contain only equipment associated with the installation, (b) Are appropriately sized and suitably guarded to provide adequate safe working areas for maintenance personnel, 36 (c) Are provided with adequate power and lighting for maintenance, and (d) Have an environment that ensures the safe operation of the equipment under all likely conditions of use. D2.3.5 Mechanical installations on accessible routes shall: (a) Where the passenger conveyor is manually controlled, provide: (i)controls which are easily identifiable and easy to use, (ii) adequate notification that the passenger conveyor has registered a summoning call, and (iii) adequate notification that the passenger conveyor has arrived, and of its future direction of travel, (b) Where the passenger conveyor is fully enclosed and serves more than two levels, provide an adequate means of informing occupants of their location, (c) Where appropriate, have doors which: (i) are power operated, (ii) are readily distinguishable from their surroundings, and (iii) Where automatic, remain open sufficiently long to enable people with disabilities to pass through. 37 Clause E1 SURFACE — WATER Limits on application Provisions OBJECTIVE E1.1 The objective of this provision is to: (a) Safeguard people from injury or illness, and other property from damage, caused by surface water, and (b) Protect the outfalls of drainage systems. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENT E1.2 Type 1 Buildings and sitework shall be constructed in a way that protects people and other property from the adverse effects of surface water. PERFORMANCE E1.3.1 Surface water, resulting from a storm having a 10% probability of occurring annually and which is collected or concentrated by Type 1 buildings or sitework, shall be disposed of in a way that avoids the likelihood of damage or nuisance to other property. E1.3.2 Surface water, resulting from a storm having a 2% probability Performance E1.3.2 shall apply only of occurring annually, shall not enter to Type 1 Buildings such as Type 1 buildings. Housing, Communal Residential and Communal Non-residential E1.3.3 Drainage systems for the buildings disposal of surface water shall be constructed to: (a) Convey surface water to an appropriate outfall using gravity flow where possible, (b) Avoid the likelihood of blockages, 38 (c) Avoid the likelihood of leakage, penetration by roots, or the entry of ground water where pipes or lined channels are used, (d) Provide reasonable access for maintenance and clearing blockages, (e) Avoid the likelihood of damage to any outfall, in a manner acceptable to the network utility operator, and (f) Avoid the likelihood of damage from superimposed loads or normal ground movements. . 39 Clause E2 EXTERNAL MOISTURE — Provisions Limits on application OBJECTIVE E2.1 The objective of this provision is to safeguard people from illness or injury which could result from external moisture entering the Type 1 building. FUNCTIONALREQUIREMENT E2.2 Type 1 Buildings shall be constructed to provide adequate Requirement E2.2 shall not apply resistance to penetration by, and the to Type 1 buildings in which accumulation of, moisture from the moisture from outside would result outside. in effects which are no more harmful than those likely to arise PERFORMANCE indoors during normal use. E2.3.1 Roofs shall shed precipitated moisture. E2.3.2 Roofs and exterior walls shall prevent the penetration of water that could cause undue dampness, or damage to Type 1 building elements. E2.3.3 Walls, floors and structural elements in contact with the ground shall not absorb or transmit moisture in quantities that could cause undue dampness, or damage to Type 1 building elements. E2.3.4 Concealed spaces and cavities in Type 1 buildings shall be constructed in a way which prevents external moisture being transferred and causing condensation and the degradation of building elements. 40 E2.3.5 Excess moisture present at the completion of construction, shall be capable of being dissipated without permanent damage to building elements 41 Clause E3 INTERNAL MOISTURE — Provisions Limits on application OBJECTIVE E3.1 The objective of this provision is to: (a) Safeguard people against illness or injury which could result from accumulation of internal moisture, and (b) Protect household units and other properties from damage caused by free water from another occupancy in the same building. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENT E3.2 Type 1 Buildings shall be constructed to avoid the likelihood of: (a) Fungal growth or the accumulation of contaminants on linings and other building elements, (b) Free water overflow penetrating to an adjoining household unit, and (c) Damage to building elements being caused by presence of moisture. PERFORMANCE E3.3.1 Adequate ventilation shall be Performance E3.3.1 shall not apply provided to all habitable spaces, to Type 1 Building such as bathrooms, laundries, and Communal Non-residential, other spaces where moisture may be Commercial, Industrial, generated. Outbuildings or Ancillary buildings. E3.3.2 Accidental overflow from sanitary fixtures or laundering facilities shall be constrained from penetrating to another occupancy in the same building. 42 E3.3.3 Floor surfaces of any space containing sanitary fixtures or laundering facilities shall be impervious and easily cleaned. E3.3.4 Wall surfaces adjacent to sanitary fixtures or laundering facilities shall be impervious and easily cleaned. E3.3.5 Surfaces of building elements likely to be splashed or become contaminated in the course of the intended use of the building, shall be impervious and easily cleaned. E3.3.6 Water splash shall be prevented from penetrating behind linings or to concealed spaces. 43 Clause F1 HAZARDOUS AGENTS ON SITE — Provisions Limits on application OBJECTIVE F1.1 The objective of this provision is to safeguard people from injury or illness caused by hazardous agents or contaminants on a site. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENT F1.2 Type 1 Buildings shall be constructed to avoid the likelihood of people within the building being adversely affected by hazardous agents or contaminants on the site. PERFORMANCE F1.3.1 If a site is deemed a contaminated site by the building consent authority that site shall be assessed to determine the presence and potential threat of any hazardous agents or contaminants. F1.3.2 The likely effect of any hazardous agent or contaminant on people shall be determined taking account of: (a) The intended use of the Type 1 building, (b) The nature, potency or toxicity of the hazardous agent or contaminant, and (c) The protection afforded by the building envelope and building systems. 44 Clause F2 HAZARDOUS BUILDING — MATERIALS Provisions Limits on application OBJECTIVE F 2.1 The objective of this provision is to safeguard people from injury and illness caused by exposure to hazardous building materials. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENT F2.2 Building materials which are potentially hazardous, shall be used in ways that avoid undue risk to people. PERFORMANCE F2.3.1 The quantities of gas, liquid, radiation or solid particles emitted by materials used in the construction of Type 1 buildings, shall not give rise to harmful concentrations at the surface of the material where the material is exposed, or in the atmosphere of any space. F2.3.2 Transparent panels capable Performance F2.3.2 does not apply to of being mistaken for an unimpeded Housing path of travel shall be marked to make them visible. F2.3.3 Glass or other brittle materials with which people are likely to come into contact shall: (a) If break on impact, break in a way which is unlikely to cause injury, or (b) Resist a reasonably foreseeable impact without breaking, or (c) Be protected from impact 45 Clause F3 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES AND — PROCESSES Provisions Limits on application OBJECTIVE F3.1 The objective of this provision is to safeguard people from injury or illness, and other property from damage, caused by hazardous substances or processes in buildings. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENT F3.2 Buildings where hazardous substances are stored and hazardous processes undertaken, shall be constructed to provide adequate protection to people and to other property. PERFORMANCE F3.3 Spaces in Type 1 buildings where hazardous substances are stored, handled or used, or where hazardous processes are undertaken, shall be located and constructed to protect people, and other property, under both normal and reasonably foreseeable abnormal conditions, and shall be provided with: (a) Means of restricting unauthorised access, (b) Means of preventing hazardous substances, or other materials unacceptable to the network utility operator, from entering sewers or public drains, (c) Means of allowing the harmless release of pressure where there is a significant risk of explosion occurring, (d) Protected ignition sources where flammable or explosive goods are stored, 46 (e) Means of rendering harmless by ventilation, containment, dilution, or chemical or biological action, any radioactive, toxic or flammable vapours, gases or materials which may escape from pipes, vessels or containers, (f) Impervious, easily cleaned surface finishes on building elements likely to be splashed or become contaminated in the course of the intended use of the building, and (g) Signs as required by Clause F8 ‘‘Signs’’. 47 Clause F4 SAFETY FROM FALLING — Provisions Limits on application OBJECTIVE F4.1 The objective of this provision is to safeguard people from injury caused by falling. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENT F4.2 Buildings shall be constructed to reduce the likelihood of accidental fall. PERFORMANCE F4.3.1 Where people could fall 1 Performance F4.3.1 shall not apply metre or more from an opening in where such a barrier would be the external envelope or floor of a incompatible with the intended use building, or from a sudden change of of an area, or to temporary barriers level within or associated with a on construction sites where the building, a barrier shall be provided. possible fall is less than 3 meters F4.3.2 Roofs with permanent access shall have barriers provided. F4.3.3 Barriers shall: (a) Be continuous and extend for the full extent of the hazard, (b) Be of appropriate height, (c) Be constructed with adequate rigidity, (d) Be of adequate strength to withstand the foreseeable impact of people and, where appropriate, the static pressure of people pressing against them, (e) Be constructed to prevent people from falling through them. 48 Clause F5 CONSTRUCTION AND — DEMOLITION HAZARDS Provisions Limits on application OBJECTIVE F5.1 The objective of this provision is to safeguard people from injury, and other property from damage, caused by construction or demolition site hazards. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENT F5.2 Construction and demolition work on Type 1 buildings shall be performed in a manner that avoids the likelihood of: (a) Objects falling onto people on or off the site, (b) Objects falling on property off the site, (c) Other hazards arising on the site affecting people off the site and other property, and (d) Unauthorised entry of children to hazards on the site. PERFORMANCE F5.3.1 Suitable construction methods shall be used to avoid the likelihood of tools or materials falling onto places where people might be present. F5.3.2 Where construction or demolition work presents a hazard in places to which the public has access, barriers shall be provided and shall: (a) Be of appropriate height and construction to prevent site hazards from harming traffic or passersby, (b) Be difficult to climb, 49 (c) Have no opening other than those approved by the building consent authority for access and viewing, (d) Have no gates or doors which project beyond the approved worksite when opened, (e) Contain no projection that would be a hazard to traffic or people, and (f) Be clearly marked where the barrier itself may otherwise present a hazard to traffic or passersby. F5.3.3 Where a construction or demolition site contains any hazard which might be expected to attract the unauthorised entry of children, the hazard shall be enclosed to restrict access by children. F5.3.4 Suitable barriers shall be constructed to provide a safe route for people where lifting equipment creates a risk of accident from objects falling on a place of public access, or where a similar risk results from the height at which construction or demolition work is being carried out. 50 Clause F6 LIGHTING FOR EMERGENCY — Provisions Limits on application OBJECTIVE F6.1 The objective of this provision is to safeguard people from injury due to inadequate lighting being available during an emergency. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENT F6.2 Type 1 Buildings shall be Requirement F6.2 shall not apply provided with adequate lighting to Type 1 Buildings such as within all escape routes in an Detached Dwellings, household emergency. units within Multi-unit Dwellings, Outbuildings or Ancillary PERFORMANCE buildings. F6.3.1 An illuminance of 1 lux minimum shall be maintained at Performance F6.3.1 shall not apply floor level throughout buildings for to Type 1 Building spaces a period equal to 1.5 times the infrequently inhabited such as evacuation time. plant rooms, storage areas and service tunnels, and for Housing. F6.3.2 Signs to indicate escape routes shall be provided as required by Clause F8 ‘‘Signs’’. 51 Clause F7 WARNING SYSTEMS — Provisions Limits on application OBJECTIVE F7.1 The objective of this provision is to safeguard people from injury or illness due to lack of awareness of an emergency. FUNCTIONALREQUIREMEN F7.2 Type 1 Buildings shall be provided with appropriate means of warning people to escape to a safe place in an emergency. PERFORMANCE F7.3 A warning system shall consist of a combined fire detection and warning system that will alert people in adequate time for them to reach a safe place. F7.4 The provision of a warning system shall be appropriate to and dependent on: (a) The buildings indented use (b) The buildings floor area (c) The buildings height 52 Clause F8 SIGNS — Provisions Limits on application OBJECTIVE F8.1 The objective of this provision is to: (a) Safeguard people from injury or illness resulting from inadequate identification of escape routes, or of hazards within or about the Type 1 building, (b) Safeguard people from loss of amenity due to inadequate direction, and (c) Ensure that people with disabilities are able to carry out normal activities Objective F8.1 (c) shall apply only to and processes within buildings. those Type 1 buildings which serve the public, Type 1 buildings designated for FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENT Disabled Persons’ use and to Type 1 F8.2 Signs shall be provided in and buildings where accessibility is required about Type 1 buildings to identify: by any other Act. (a) Escape routes, (b) Emergency related safety features, (c) Potential hazards, and Requirement F8.2 shall not apply to (d) Accessible routes and facilities for Housing except for Public Housing people with disabilities. PERFORMANCE F8.3.1 Signs shall be clearly visible and readily understandable under all conditions of foreseeable use. F8.3.2 Signs indicating potential hazards shall be provided in sufficient locations to notify people before they encounter the hazard. F8.3.3 Signs to facilitate escape shall: (a) Be provided in sufficient locations to identify escape routes and guide people to a safe place, and 53 (b) Remain visible in the event of a power failure of the main lighting supply, for the same duration as required by Clause F6 ‘Lighting for Emergency’. F8.3.4 Signs shall be provided in sufficient locations to identify accessible routes and facilities provided for people with disabilities. 54 Clause G1 PERSONAL HYGIENE — Provisions Limits on application OBJECTIVE G1.1 The objective of this provision is to: (a) Safeguard people from illness caused by infection or contamination, (b) Safeguard people from loss of amenity arising from the absence of appropriate personal hygiene facilities, and Objective G1.1 (c) shall apply only (c) Ensure people with disabilities to those Type 1 buildings which are able to carry out normal serve the public, Type 1 buildings activities and processes within designated for Disabled Persons’ use Type 1 buildings. and to Type 1 buildings where accessibility is required by any other FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENT Act. G1.2 Type 1 Buildings shall be provided with appropriate spaces and facilities for personal hygiene. PERFORMANCE G1.3.1 Sanitary fixtures shall be provided in sufficient number and be appropriate for the people who are intended to use them. G1.3.2 Sanitary fixtures shall be located, constructed and installed to: (a) Facilitate sanitation, (b) Avoid risk of food and water contamination, (c) Avoid harbouring dirt or germs, (d) Provide appropriate privacy, (e) Avoid affecting occupants of adjacent spaces from the presence of unpleasant odours, accumulation of offensive matter, or other source of annoyance, 55 (f) Allow effective cleaning, (g) Discharge to a plumbing and drainage system as required by Clause G13 ‘‘Foul Water’’ when water-borne disposal is used, and (h) Provide a healthy safe disposal system when non- water-borne disposal is used. G1.3.3 Facilities for personal hygiene shall be provided in convenient locations in adequate numbers. G1.3.4 Personal hygiene facilities Performance G1.3.4 shall not provided for people with apply to Type 1 Buildings such as disabilities shall be accessible. Housing, Outbuildings, Ancillary buildings, and to Industrial buildings where no more than 10 people are employed 56 Clause G2 LAUNDERING — Provisions Limits on application OBJECTIVE G2.1 The objective of this provision is to ensure: (a) Adequate amenities for people to do laundering, and (b) That people with disabilities are Objective G2.1 (b) shall apply only able to carry out normal to those Type 1 buildings which activities and processes within serve the public, Type 1 buildings Type 1 buildings. designated for Disabled Persons’ use and to Type 1 buildings where accessibility is required by any other Act. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENT G2.2 Type 1 Buildings shall be Requirement G2.2 shall apply only provided with adequate space and to Housing. facilities for laundering. PERFORMANCE G2.3.1 Facilities shall have capacity for the intended use, and consist of fixtures, or space and services for appliances G2.3.2 Space and facilities shall be provided within each accommodation unit or may be grouped elsewhere in a convenient location. 57 Clause G3 FOOD PREPARATION AND — PREVENTION OF CONTAMINATION Provisions Limits on application OBJECTIVE G3.1 The objective of this provision is to: (a) Safeguard people from illness due to contamination, (b) Enable hygienic food preparation without loss of amenity, and (c) Ensure that people with disabilities are able to carry out Objective G3.1 (c) shall apply only normal activities and processes to those Type 1 buildings which within Type 1 buildings. serve the public, Type 1 buildings designated for Disabled Persons’ use and to Type 1 buildings where accessibility is required by any other Act. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENT G3.2.1 Type 1 Buildings shall be Requirement G3.2.1 shall apply to provided with space and facilities Type 1 Housing, and where for the hygienic storage, appropriate shall also apply to preparation and cooking of food, Type 1 Buildings such as that are adequate for the intended Commercial and Industrial use of the building. buildings whose intended uses include the manufacture, G3.2.2 Type 1 Buildings used for preparation, packaging or storage the storage, manufacture or of food. processing of food, including animal products, shall be constructed to safeguard the contents from contamination. G3.2.3 Type 1 Buildings used for the medical treatment of humans or animals, or the reception of dead bodies, shall be constructed to avoid the spread of contamination from the building contents. PERFORMANCE Performance G3.3.1 (a) and (b) G3.3.1 Food preparation facilities shall apply to Type 1 Buildings shall be hygienic and include: such as Housing and Commercial (a) Space and facilities for food or Industrial buildings whose storage, as required by the intended uses include the handling relevant authority, of food. 58 (b) Means for food rinsing, utensil washing and waste water disposal, (c) Means for cooking food, and (d) Space and a surface for food preparation. G3.3.2 Spaces for food preparation and utensil washing shall have: All building elements constructed with materials which are free from hazardous substances which could cause contamination to the building contents. G3.3.3 An adequate energy supply shall be provided, appropriately located for use by cooking and refrigeration appliances. G3.3.4 Space and facilities shall be provided within each household unit, or grouped elsewhere in a convenient location. G3.3.5 Where facilities are provided for people with disabilities they shall be accessible. G3.3.6 Spaces in Type 1 buildings Performance G3.3.6 shall apply to shall be protected from the Type 1 Buildings such as likelihood of contamination or Commercial or Industrial vermin entering areas used for the buildings whose intended uses storage, processing or preparation include the handling of food, the of food, and shall have a means of medical treatment of humans or preventing contamination animals, the slaughter of animals spreading from these areas to or the reception of dead bodies. other spaces. 59 Clause G4 VENTILATION — Provisions (e) Poisonous fumes and gases, Limits on application OBJECTIVE G4.1 The objective of this provision is to safeguard people from illness or loss of amenity due to lack of fresh air. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENT G4.2 Spaces within Type 1 buildings shall be provided with adequate ventilation consistent with their maximum occupancy. PERFORMANCE G4.3.1 Spaces within Type 1 buildings shall have means of ventilation with outdoor air that will provide an adequate number of air changes to maintain air purity. G4.3.2 Mechanical air-handling systems shall be constructed and maintained in a manner that prevents harmful bacteria, pathogens and allergens from multiplying within them. G4.3.3 Type 1 Buildings shall have a means of collecting or otherwise removing the following products from the spaces in which they are generated: (a) Cooking fumes and odours, (b) Steam from laundering, utensil washing, bathing and showering, (c) Odours from sanitary and waste storage spaces, (d) Gaseous by-products and excessive moisture from commercial or industrial processes, 60 (f) Flammable fumes and gases, (g) Airborne particles, (h) Bacteria, viruses or other pathogens, or (i) Products of combustion. G4.3.4 Contaminated air shall be disposed of in a way which avoids creating a nuisance or hazard to people and other property. G4.3.5 The quantities of air supplied for ventilation shall meet the additional demands of any fixed combustion appliances. . 61 Clause G5 INTERIOR ENVIRONMENT — Provisions Limits on application OBJECTIVE G5.1 The objective of this provision is to: (a) Safeguard people from illness caused by excessive air temperature, (b) Safeguard people from injury or loss of amenity caused by inadequate activity space, (c) Ensure that people with Objective G5.1 (c) shall apply disabilities are able to carry out only to those Type 1 buildings normal activities and processes which serve the public, Type 1 within Type 1 buildings. buildings designated for Disabled Persons’ use and to Type 1 FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENT buildings where accessibility is required by any other Act. G5.2.1 Type 1 Buildings shall be constructed to provide: (a) An adequate, controlled interior temperature, (b) Adequate activity space for the intended use, and (c)Accessible spaces and facilities. Requirement G5.2.1 (c) shall apply only to Type 1 buildings PERFORMANCE such as Communal Residential, Communal Non-residential, and G5.3.1 Habitable spaces, Commercial buildings. bathrooms and recreation rooms shall have provision for maintaining the internal temperature at no higher than acceptable for habitation. G5.3.2 Habitable spaces shall have sufficient space for activity, furniture, and sanitation. 62 Clause G6 AIRBORNE AND IMPACT SOUND — Provisions Limits on application OBJECTIVE G6.1 The objective of this provision is to safeguard people from illness or loss of amenity as a result of undue noise being transmitted between abutting occupancies. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENT G6.2 Building elements which are common between occupancies shall be constructed to prevent undue noise transmission from other occupancies or common spaces, to the habitable spaces of household units. PERFORMANCE G6.3.1Dwelling houses, flats and rooms for the residential purposes shall be designed and constructed in such a way that, they provide adequate resistance to sound from other parts of the same building and from adjacent buildings. G6.3.2 Dwelling houses, flats and Performance G6.3.2 shall not apply to rooms for the residential purposes shall (i) an internal wall which contains a be designed and constructed in such a door; way that - (ii) an internal wall which separates’ an (a) Internal walls between a bedroom en suite toilet from the associate containing a water closet, and other bedrooms; rooms; and (iii) existing walls and floors in a (b) Internal floors building which is subjected for a provide adequate resistance to sound material change of use. 63 Clause G7 NATURAL LIGHT — Provisions Limits on application OBJECTIVE G7.1 The objective of this provision is to safeguard people from illness or loss of amenity due to isolation from natural light and the outside environment. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENT G7.2 Habitable spaces shall provide Requirement G7.2 shall apply adequate openings for natural light. only to Housing. PERFORMANCE G7.3.1 Natural light shall provide adequate illuminance for all habitable spaces 64 Clause G8 ARTIFICIAL LIGHT — Provisions Limits on application OBJECTIVE G8.1 The objective of this provision is to safeguard people from injury due to lack of adequate lighting. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENT G8.2 Spaces within Type 1 buildings Requirement G8.2 shall apply to: used by people, shall be provided (a) All exitways in Multi-unit with adequate artificial lighting Dwellings, Group Dwellings which, when activated in the absence and Communal Residential, of sufficient natural light, will enable Communal Non-residential, safe movement and activity. Commercial and Industrial Type 1 buildings, (b) All access routes except those in Outbuildings and Ancillary buildings, and (c) All common spaces within Multi-unit Dwellings, Group Dwellings, and Communal Residential and Communal Non-residential Type 1 buildings. PERFORMANCE Performance G8.3.1 shall not G8.3.1 Illuminance at floor level apply in emergencies, for which shall be no less than 20 lux. Illuminance requirements are given in Clause F6 ‘‘Lighting for G8.3.2 Illuminance at activity level Emergency’’. shall not be less than that required to carry out intended activity without loss of amenity. 65 Clause G9 ELECTRICITY — Provisions Limits on application OBJECTIVE G9.1 The objective of this provision is to ensure that: In Type 1 buildings supplied with electricity, the electrical installation has safeguards against outbreak of fire and personal injury, and FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENT G9.2 Where provided in a Type 1 building, electrical installations shall be safe for their intended use. PERFORMANCE G9.3.1 The electrical installation shall incorporate systems to: (a) Protect people from contact with parts of the installation which are live during normal operation, and to prevent parts of the installation or other building elements becoming live during fault conditions, (b) Permit the safe isolation of the installation and of electrical fittings and appliances, (c) Safeguard people from excessive temperatures resulting from either normal operation of electrical equipment, or from currents which could exceed the installation rating, (d) Safeguard people from injury which may result from electromechanical stress in electrical components caused by currents in excess of the installation rating, 66 (e) Protect building elements from risk of ignition, impairment of their physical or mechanical properties, or function, due to temperature increases resulting from heat transfer or electric arc, (f) Operate safely in its intended environment, and (g) Safeguard against ignition of the surrounding atmosphere where it is potentially flammable or explosive. G9.3.2 An electrical installation supplying an essential service shall: (a) Maintain the supply for a time appropriate to that service, and (b) Be capable of being isolated from the supply system, independently of the remainder of the installation. G9.3.3 An electrical installation connected to an electrical supply system shall contain safeguards which protect the safety features of the external supply. G9.3.4 In Type 1 buildings Performance G9.3.4 shall not intended for use by people with apply to Type 1 Buildings such as disabilities, light switches and Housing, Outbuildings, Ancillary plug socket outlets shall be buildings, and to Industrial accessible and usable. buildings where no more than 10 people are employed. 67 Clause G10 PIPED SERVICES — Provisions Limits on application OBJECTIVE G10.1 The objective of this provision is to safeguard people from injury or illness caused by extreme temperatures or hazardous substances associated with building services. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENT G10.2 In Type 1 buildings provided with potentially hazardous services containing hot, cold, flammable, corrosive or toxic fluids, the installations shall be constructed to provide adequate safety for people. PERFORMANCE G10.3.1 Piping systems shall be constructed to avoid the likelihood of: (a) Significant leakage or damage during normal or reasonably foreseeable abnormal conditions, (b) Detrimental contamination of the contents by other substances, (c) Adverse interaction between services, or between piping and electrical systems, and (d) People having contact with pipes which could cause them harm. G10.3.2 Provision shall be made for the ready removal of moisture or condensate in gas pipes. G10.3.3 Pipes shall be protected against corrosion in the environment of their use. 68 G10.3.4 Piping systems shall be identified with markings if the contents are not readily apparent from the location or associated equipment. G10.3.5 Enclosed spaces shall be constructed to avoid the likelihood of accumulating vented or leaking gas. G10.3.6 Piped systems shall have isolation devices which permit the installation or individual items of apparatus to be isolated from the supply system, for maintenance, testing, fault detection and repair. 69 Clause G11 GAS AS AN ENERGY SOURCE — Provisions Limits on application OBJECTIVE G11.1 The objective of this provision is to: (a) Safeguard people from injury arising from the use of gas as an energy source, (b) Safeguard people and other property from the risk of fire or explosion, and (c) Safeguard people from loss of amenity due to the gas supply being inadequate for the intended use. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENT G11.2 In Type 1 buildings where gas is used as an energy source, the supply system shall be safe and adequate for its intended use. PERFORMANCE G11.3.1 Supply systems shall be constructed to maintain a safe pressure range appropriate to the appliances and the type of gas used. G11.3.2 The gas supply to all appliances in a single ventilated space, shall be fitted with an automatic cut-off activated by failure of any continuous forced ventilation system used for combustion, ventilation or safe operation of a fixed gas appliance. 70 G11.3.3 A flued fixed gas appliance shall have no adverse interaction with any other flued appliance. G11.3.4 Supply systems shall have isolation devices which permit the whole installation, or individual items of apparatus, to be isolated from the supply for maintenance, testing, fault detection or repair. G11.3.5 Where gas is supplied from an external source, the supply system within buildings shall be constructed to avoid the likelihood of: (a) Contamination of the external supply from other gas sources within the building, (b) Adverse effects on the pressure of the external supply, and (c) The external supply pipe acting as an earthing conductor. G11.3.6 The location and installation of meters and service risers shall meet the requirements of the network utility operator. 71 Clause G12 WATER SUPPLIES — Provisions Limits on application OBJECTIVE G12.1 The objective of this provision is to: (a) Safeguard people from illness caused by infection from contaminated water or food, (b) Safeguard people from injury due to the explosion of a pressure vessel or from contact with excessively hot water, (c) Ensure that people with Objective G12.1 (c) shall apply disabilities are able to carry out only to those Type 1 buildings normal activities and functions which serve the public, Type 1 within Type 1 buildings. buildings designated for Disabled Persons’ use and to Type 1 FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENT buildings where accessibility is required by any other Act. G12.2 Type 1 Buildings, provided with drinking water outlets, sanitary fixtures or sanitary appliances, shall have a safe and adequate piped water supply. PERFORMANCE G12.3.1 Piped water supplies intended for human consumption, food preparation, utensil washing or oral hygiene shall be potable. G12.3.2 Piped water supply and outlets provided with non- potablewater shall be clearly identified. G12.3.3 Sanitary fixtures and sanitary appliances shall be provided with hot water when intended to be used for: (a) Utensil washing, and (b) Personal washing, showering or bathing. 72 G12.3.4 Where hot water is provided to sanitary fixtures and sanitary appliances, used for personal hygiene, it shall be delivered at a temperature which avoids the likelihood of scalding. G12.3.5 Water supply systems shall be installed in a manner which: (a) Avoids the likelihood of potable water contamination within both the system and the water main, (b) Provides water to sanitary fixtures and sanitary appliances at flow rates which are adequate for the correct functioning of those fixtures and appliances under normal conditions, (c) Avoids the likelihood of leakage, (d) Allows reasonable access for maintenance of mechanical components, and (e) Allows the system and any backflow prevention devices to be isolated for testing and maintenance. G12.3.6 Vessels used for producing or storing hot water shall be provided with safety devices which: (a) Relieve excessive pressure during both normal and abnormal conditions, and (b) Limit temperatures to avoid the likelihood of flash steam production in the event of rupture. G12.3.7 Storage water heaters shall be capable of being controlled to produce, at the outlet of the storage water heater, an adequate daily water temperature to prevent the growth of legionalla bacteria. 73 G12.3.8 Water supply taps shall Performance G12.3.8 shall not be accessible and usable for apply to Type 1 Buildings such as people with disabilities. Housing, Outbuildings, Ancillary buildings, and to Industrial buildings where no more than 10 people are employed. 74 Clause G13 FOUL WATER — Provisions Limits on application OBJECTIVE G13.1 The objective of this provision is to: (a) Safeguard people from illness due to infection or contamination resulting from personal hygiene activities, and (b) Safeguard people from loss of amenity due to the presence of unpleasant odours or the accumulation of offensive matter resulting from foul water disposal. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENT G13.2 Type 1 Buildings, in which sanitary fixtures and sanitary appliances using water-borne waste disposal are installed, shall be provided with an adequate plumbing and drainage system to carry foul water to appropriate outfalls. PERFORMANCE G13.3.1 The plumbing system shall be constructed to: (a) Convey foul water from Type 1 buildings to a drainage system, (b) Avoid the likelihood of blockage and leakage, (c) Avoid the likelihood of foul air and gases entering buildings, and (d) provide reasonable access for maintenance and clearing blockages. 75 G13.3.2 The drainage system shall: (a) Convey foul water to an appropriate outfall, (b) Be constructed to avoid the likelihood of blockage, (c) Be supported, jointed and protected in a way that will avoid the likelihood of penetration of roots or the entry of ground water, (d) Be provided with reasonable access for maintenance and clearing blockages, (e) Be ventilated to avoid the likelihood of foul air and gases accumulating in the drainage system and sewer, and (f) Be constructed to avoid the likelihood of damage from superimposed loads or normal ground movement. G13.3.3 Where a sewer connection is available, the drainage system shall be connected to the sewer, and the connection shall be made in a manner that avoids damage to the sewer and is to the approval of the network utility operator. G13.3.4 Where no sewer is available, an adequate on-site disposal system shall be provided for foul water in the same manner as detailed in clause G14 ‘‘Industrial Liquid Waste’’. 76 Clause G14 INDUSTRIAL LIQUID WASTE — Provisions Limits on application OBJECTIVE G14.1 The objective of this provision is to safeguard people from injury or illness caused by infection or contamination resulting from industrial liquid waste. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENT G14.2 Buildings, in which industrial liquid waste is generated shall be provided with adequate spaces and facilities for the safe and hygienic collection, holding, treatment and disposal of the waste. PERFORMANCE G14.3.1 Industrial liquid waste shall be conveyed to storage containers and within disposal systems in a way which will: (a) Transfer wastes from buildings safely and hygienically, (b) Avoid the likelihood of blockage and leakage, (c) Avoid the likelihood of foul air and gases entering buildings, and (d) Provide reasonable access for clearing of blockages. G14.3.2 Facilities for the storage treatment and disposal of industrial liquid waste shall be constructed: (a) With adequate capacity for the volume of waste and the frequency of disposal, (b) With adequate vehicle access for collection if required, 77 (c) To avoid the likelihood of contamination of any potable water supplies in compliance with Clause G12 ‘‘Water Supplies’’, (d) To avoid the likelihood of contamination of soils, ground water and waterways, (e) From materials which are impervious both to the waste for which disposal is required, and to water, (f) To avoid the likelihood of foul air and gases accumulating within or entering into buildings, (g) To avoid the likelihood of unauthorized access by people, and (h) To permit easy cleaning and maintenance. 78 Clause G15 SOLID WASTE — Provisions Limits on application OBJECTIVE G15.1 The objective of this provision is to safeguard people from injury or illness caused by infection or contamination from solid waste. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENT G15.2 Buildings shall be provided with space and facilities for the collection, and Requirement G15.2 shall not safe hygienic holding prior to disposal, of apply to Detached Dwellings, solid waste arising from the intended use household units of Multi-unit of the buildings. Dwellings, Outbuildings or Ancilliary buildings if there is PERFORMANCE independent access or private open space at ground level G15.3.1 Where provision is made within buildings for the collection and temporary holding of solid waste, the spaces provided shall be: (a) Of sufficient size for the volume of waste and frequency of disposal, (b) Provided with reasonable access for the depositing and collection of the waste, (c) Capable of maintaining sanitary conditions having regard to the types of waste and storage containers, and (d) Capable of maintaining the appropriate temperature for the type of waste stored. G15.3.2 Where a rubbish chute is provided, it shall be located and constructed to: (a) Convey the solid waste to an appropriate storage container, (b) Avoid the likelihood of blockage or leakage, (c) Permit easy cleaning and maintenance, 79 (d) Avoid the likelihood of foul air or gases accumulating or entering the building, (e) Avoid the likelihood of the spread of fire beyond the refuse chute, (f) Have openings that allow waste to be safety deposited in the chute, and (g) Restrict access by children, animals and vermin. G15.3.3 Where it is acceptable to the network utility operator, solid waste which has been suitably treated for disposal to a sewer may be discharged via a foul water drain complying with Clause G13 ‘‘Foul Water’’. 80 Clause H1 ENERGY EFFICIENCY — Provisions Limits on application OBJECTIVE H1.1 The objective of this provision is to facilitate efficient use of energy. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENT H1.2 Buildings, throughout their lives, shall have provision for ensuring efficient energy use in controlling indoor temperature when that energy is sourced from a public electricity supply, or any other depletable energy resource. PERFORMANCE H1.3.1 Where any space within a Performance H1.3.1 shall not building is intended to have a apply to Housing, Outbuildings, controlled temperature, construction Ancillary buildings, or buildings of building elements affecting energy with a floor area of less than use shall take account of: 50 m 2 . (a) Thermal resistance to heat loss through the building envelope, (b) Heat gains (including solar radiation) through the building envelope, (c) Air tightness, (d) Control systems for cooling and ventilating. 81