Homestar Technical Clarification Rulings
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| Technical Question Title | Tool Version | Date Released | Credit Name | Tool Category | TC Link |
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| TQ168 Use of sliding door- Net openable area | v4.1 | August 2022 | EHC | Link | |
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Approved Ruling: NZGBC clarifies the explicit exclusion of glass sliding doors in the 5% of openable window area in both EHC-1 and EHC-3 due to security, sound and weather concerns. Any window that makes up the 5% openable window area is required to be securable when open. Please note: Projects registered after the publish date of this TC are required to comply. Additional Comments: While it may be possible to secure a glass sliding door while slightly open, , NZGBC contends this is not a good design solution for either cooling or ventilation due to security, noise and safety concerns. |
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