Technical Resources

The following links are required in the design of a deck:

• NZS3604
• B1 - Structure
• B1 - Guidance on barrier design
• B2 - Durability
• D1 - Steps and handrails for steps
• E2 - External moisture, height of deck relevant to floor level & connection of decks to residential properties
• F4 - Safety from falling

The main document here is NZS 3604, this covers the main structure of a deck, but the other building codes are also applicable.

Additional Links

This provides tons of information of all the building regulations, though only a proportion of this is relevant for a deck. Basically they are divided into 8 different sectors

• A - General Provisions
• B - Stability
• C - Protection from Fire
• D - Access
• E - Moisture
• F - Safety of Users
• G - Services and Facilities
• H - Energy Efficient

Local Authorities

North Island

Northland

Auckland

Waikato

Bay of Plenty

Taranaki

Gisborne

Hawke's Bay

Manawatu-Wanganui

Wellington

South Island

Tasman

Nelson

Marlborough

West Coast

Canterbury

Chatham Islands

Otago

Southland

If any of these links are broken, please contact us, so we can rectify the situation.