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2023 – March

The following revisions to the NZ Metal Roof and Wall Cladding Code of Practice were published on 1 March 2023.

Substantial changes to recommendations:

Editing and rearrangement:

Other changes consisted of small fixes for clarity and grammar.

Revision Detail - 2023 - March

CategoryClause Number (at time of update)Clause (As of current publication)Details
3 - Substantial change to recommendation5.3.7Gutter Capacity Calculator Gutter Capacity Calculator now supports calculation where gutter fall is greater than 1:100, and has an option for Secret Gutters (i.e. where a roof slopes towards a raking wall or barge).
3 - Substantial change to recommendation7.1.1Minimum Roof Cladding Pitch Revised and renamed table Minimum Recommended Pitch.
4 - Clause Inserted Roof Drainage Terminology New clause to clarify COP usage of terminology pertaining to Roof Drainage.
4 - Clause Inserted Designing for Climate Change Newly introduced clause, recommending NIWA's HIRDS-tool.
4 - Clause Inserted Bay Windows New clause discussing drainage for Bay Windows.
4 - Clause Inserted Outbuildings New clause to give guidance on roof drainage for outbuildings.
2 - Editing and rearrangement1Introduction Updated Revisions Message
2 - Editing and rearrangement2.1Definitions Added definitions for Freeboard, Internal gutter, Hidden gutter, Secret gutter, and Raking Spouting.
1 - Minor Errata3.5.2Wind Load Fixed broken link.
2 - Editing and rearrangement5.3.5.1Internal Gutter Design Features Added clarifying text regarding scuppers.
2 - Editing and rearrangement5.4.6Asymmetrical Valleys Included details drawing for installing a .
2 - Editing and rearrangement8.3Flashing Cover Added clarification of rib cover to Apron Flashing Cover — Trapezoidal.
2 - Editing and rearrangement8.4.2Barge And Verge Added illustrations showing details for:Stepped Fascia Corrugate Under Barge; Stepped Fascia Corrugate Over Barge; Stepped Fascia Trapezoidal Under Barge; Stepped Fascia Trapezoidal Over Barge; and Tray Roofing-Wall Connection.
2 - Editing and rearrangement8.4.4Apron Flashings Added illustration showing Parapet Flashing – Chase Cut and Parapet Flashing, Face Fixed.
1 - Minor Errata14.16Stop-ends Minor edit for clarity.
2 - Editing and rearrangement14.17Turndowns (Drip Forming or Drip Edging) Edited copy to provide guidance for difficult to turn down profiles, such as deep corrugated profiles.
4 - Clause Inserted 2023 – March Revision and updates active 1 March 2023.
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Revision and updates active 1 March 2023.