The MAXRaft Concrete Slab Floor System (MaxSlab) can be used to construct steel reinforced, concrete slab-on-ground floors subject to specific engineering design for buildings within the following scope:

• Ground floor slabs for timber-framed buildings, within the scope of NZS 3604, or other similar lightweight constructions where they are subject to specific engineering design; and
• Built on 'good ground' as defined by Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods for NZBC Clause B1 Structure; or,
• Built on 'TC2' type ground within the 'Canterbury earthquake region' or moderately to highly expansive soils, subject to verification and assessment by a Chartered Professional Engineer

See BRANZ Appraisal 1054 for full information.

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If designed, used, installed and maintained in accordance with the statements and conditions of the BRANZ appraisal, the MAXRaft Concrete Slab Floor System (MaxSlab) will meet the following provisions of the NZBC:

• Clause B1 Structure: Performance B1.3.1, B1.3.2 and B1.3.4. the MAXRaft Concrete Slab Floor System meets the requirements for loads arising from self-weight, imposed gravity loads, earthquake, wind, differential movements and time dependent effects including creep and shrinkage. [i.e. B1.3.3 (a), (b), (f), (h), (m) and (q)]. See Paragraphs 7.1 – 7.2
• Clause B2 Durability: Performance B2.3.1 (a) not less than 50 years and B2.3.2. MAXRaft Concrete Slab Floor System meets these requirements. See Paragraphs 8.1 – 8.3
• Clause E2 External Moisture: Performance E2.3.3. The MAXRaft Concrete Slab Floor System meets these requirements. See Paragraphs 10.1 – 10.3
• Clause F2 Hazardous Building Materials: Performance F2.3.1. The MAXRaft Concrete Slab Floor System meets this requirement and does not present a health hazard to people.
• Clause H1 Energy Efficiency: Performance H1.3.1 and H1.3.2E. The MAXRaft Concrete Slab Floor System contributes to meeting these requirements. See Paragraphs 12.1 – 12.2

See BRANZ Appraisal 1054 for full information.

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