Statement of Building Code Compliance
Key Deck, if designed, used, installed and maintained in accordance with the statements and conditions of the technical literature, will meet or contribute to meeting the following provisions of the NZBC:
- Clause B1 STRUCTURE: Performance B1.3.1, B1.3.2, and B1.3.4. Key Deck meets the requirements of loads arising from self-weight, imposed loads, and impact [i.e. B1 3.3 (a), (b), (j)]
- Clause B2 DURABILITY: Performance B2.3.1 (b) 15 years. Key Deck meets this requirement
- Clause D1 ACCESS ROUTES: Performance D1.3.1 (a), (b). Key Deck profile meets slip resistance requirements when laid grip side up and perpendicular to the direction of the traffic
- Clause F2 HAZARDOUS BUILDING MATERIALS: Performance F2.3.1. Key Deck meets this requirement and will not present a health hazard to people
B2 — Durability:
- NZS 3602: 2003 — Timber and wood based products for use in buildings
- Radiata Pine when used in not in-ground contact to be treated to Hazard Class H3.2
- Key Deck is treated using MicroPro MCA (micronised copper azole) to a Hazard class of H3.2
D1 — Access Routes:
- NZS 3604:2011. D1/AS1 — Slip Resistance
- Key Deck profile meets slip resistance requirements when laid grip side up and perpendicular to the direction of the traffic
In-Service History
Key Deck has proven performance in New Zealand and various offshore markets since 2007.
Notable projects include:
- Mangatawa Offices (Form Construction) — Papamoa
- Ronald McDonald House outdoor area — Wellington
- Louis Vuitton VIP Lounge, Louis Vuitton Series — Auckland
- Avantidrome outdoor area — Cambridge (NZ)
- Hakoneyama Terrace — Rikuzen Takata, Japan
- Hoshino Resort — Fujikawaguchiko, Japan
Other Performance Attributes
- Long term performance through Quartersawn manufacture to provide true, straight decking
- High quality surface, with minimal surface cracking
- Protected against decay with new generation treatment technology, free of chromium and arsenic
- Pine from sustainably managed forests of New Zealand, FSC Certified
- For slip resistance
Warranty
- 50 year limited warranty against insect activity and fungal decay provided by Koppers Performance Chemical NZ
- Decking must be installed as per manufacturers installation recommendations and suggested maintenance regime
- Product colour/appearance will weather/fade over time