VELUX Skylights sold in New Zealand comply with the performance requirements of
New Zealand Building Code Clauses as shown in the table below.
VELUX Skylights must be used as directed in the:
Technical Information CAD/PDF drawings Specification clauses Installation Instructions
| B2/AS1 |
Durability |
AS 4285 - 2007 |
VELUX Skylights satisfy the durability requirements specified for Non-structural Roof Cladding elements and External Window/Door Joinery.
AS 4285 - VELUX Skylights comply with weather tightness, concentrated load, non-cyclonic and cyclonic wind pressures tests according to Australian Skylight Standard test methods. |
| C3 |
Spread of Fire |
AS 1530 |
VELUX Skylights* have been classified as “non-combustible” according to AS 1530 test methods.
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| E2 |
External Moisture |
AS 4285 - 2011 |
VELUX Skylights comply with weather tightness, concentrated load, non-cyclonic and cyclonic wind pressures tests according to Australian Skylight Standard test methods. |
| F2 |
Hazardous Building Materials |
NZS 4233: Part 4: 2008
AS/NZS 4666 |
VELUX Skylights comply with requirements for sloped Insulating Glass Units. |
| G4/AS1 |
Natural Ventilation (1.2, 2.1) |
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VELUX Opening Skylights can be used to meet the G4 Natural Ventilation requirements. |
| G7 |
Natural Light |
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VELUX Skylights can be used to meet the G7 Natural Light requirements. |
| H1 |
Energy Efficiency |
NZS 4218: 2009 |
VELUX Skylights exceed the minimum R-value requirements for skylights in all climate zones. |
* excludes VELUX Sun Tunnels and Low Pitch Opening Skylights