Hebel PowerFloor systems are joist floor solutions for residential, low rise multi-residential, commercial and industrial construction.

The floor applications consist of a Hebel PowerFloor panel connected to a steel or timber joist system forming a platform floor.

• The product is to be designed and installed only in accordance Hebel® PowerFloor Low Rise Residential & Commercial Floor System Design and Installation Guide New Zealand (HELIT014 – SEP21)
• The product is certified for use only in low rise residential and commercial applications where no access to floors is required for the purpose of conducting firefighting and rescue operations.
• The product is not certified for external use in balconies and the design and weathertightness considerations are outside the scope of this certification.
• The design and installation of timber and/or steel structural floor joists or supporting framing are not covered by this certification and must comply with the relevant design standards.
• The Fire Resistance Rating (FRR) of Hebel® PowerFloor system for fire exposure from the underside assessed with various Winstone Wallboards ceiling lining must be as detailed for each system in Hebel® PowerFloor Low Rise Residential & Commercial Floor System Design and Installation Guide New Zealand (HELIT014– SEP21). Refer to the system index below in item 10 "SUPPORTING INFORMATION ABOUT INTENDED USE".
• The product is not certified for use in Firecells where the requirements of clauses C3.8 of the building code applies.
• Where the building is within exposure zone D and microclimates as defined in NZS 3604:2011, compliance with B2 Durability is subject to the exposed surface being protected by a suitable acrylic coating.
• Energy Efficiency and Sound Insulation performance is dependent on the appurtenant ceiling system, floor covering type, and the use of 90mm ceiling batts with thermal resistance R1.8. Refer to the Hebel® PowerFloor Low Rise Residential & Commercial Floor System Design and Installation Guide New Zealand (HELIT014– SEP21) for exact values for each ceiling system.
• The floor lining must be tested and assessed separately to comply with C3.4(b) of the building code.
• The product is for use in Earthquake Zone up to and including seismic zone 3 as defined in NZS 3604:2011.
• Other components as part of the system not manufactured by Hebel must also be installed in accordance with the manufacturers standard and specifications.

CSR Hebel PowerFloor, if designed, used, installed & maintained in accordance with the scope of the CodeMark Certificate, will meet the following provisions of the NZBC:

• Clause B1 Structure — B1.3.1; B1.3.2; B1.3.3(a, b, f, i, j, m); and B1.3.4.
• Clause B2 Durability — B2.3.1(a); and B2.3.2.
• Clause C3 Fire affecting areas beyond the fire source — C3.4(a); C3.6.
• Clause C4 Movement to place of safety — C4.3 (contributes to).
• Clause C6 Structural Stability – C6.2 (contributes to).
• Clause F2 Hazardous building materials — F2.3.1.
• Clause G6 Airborne and impact sound — G6.3.1; and G6.3.2.
• H1 Energy efficiency – H1.3.1(a) (contributes to); and H1.3.2E (contributes to). 

Hebel is part of CSR Building Products NZ that has operated in New Zealand for more than 40 years.

Hebel has supplied Hebel AAC (Autoclaved Aerated Concrete) products for walls and floors into the NZ market for more than 20 years.