SNZ HB 4102:2011
Safety in the home
Provides a general overview of steps that can be taken to reduce hazards in the home through design, building and maintenance. Recommended for people who undertake do-it-yourself projects, homeowners, tenants, and real estate agents, as well as a wide range of people in the building industry such as builders, architects, engineers, plumbers, electricians, glaziers, and landscapers. In discussing common safety hazards in the home, this guide identifies what actions are required under the New Zealand Building Code (NZBC) or other legislation. It also provides design, building, and maintenance recommendations that are beyond minimum legal requirements, but are considered good practice for reducing hazards in the home.
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Safety in the home cover page
Contents
COMMITTEE REPRESENTATION
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
© COPYRIGHT
LATEST REVISIONS
DISCLAIMER
Foreword
Outcome statement
Abbreviations
1 Site layout
1.1 General
1.2 Children’s outdoor play spaces
1.3 Home entries
1.4 Exterior decking and balconies
1.5 Exterior lighting
1.6 Foundations
1.7 Landscaping
1.8 Orientation
1.9 Glazing
1.10 Energy sources
1.11 Paths, paving, and steps
1.12 Retaining walls
1.13 Vehicle access
1.14 Wing walls or other features
1.15 Other outside amenities
2 Structure design
2.1 Chimneys (and other flues)
2.2 Claddings
2.3 Decks and balconies
2.4 Eaves and gutters
2.5 Fire safety
2.6 Foundations
2.7 Framing
2.8 Glazing
2.9 Heat control
2.10 Insulation
2.11 Moisture control
2.12 Noise control
2.13 Roof and subfloor space
2.14 Ventilation
2.15 Weathertightness
2.16 Structure maintenance
3 Floor planning
3.1 Floor planning
3.2 Architectural features
3.3 Circulation
3.4 Doors
3.5 Flooring
3.6 Glazing
3.7 Stairs and corridors
3.8 Windows
3.9 Storage
4 Steps and stairs
4.1 General
4.2 Balustrades (barriers)
4.3 Handrails
4.4 Lighting of stairs
4.5 Pitch
4.6 Risers
4.7 Stair gates
4.8 Stair width
4.9 Treads
4.10 Visual and physical cues
5 Electricity
5.1 Electrical fittings and equipment
5.2 Circuits
5.3 Socket-outlets
5.4 RCD-protected outlets
5.5 Switchboards
5.6 Specific uses of electricity
5.7 Appliances
5.8 Automatic controls
5.9 Lighting
5.10 Permanently connected services
6 Bathroom, toilet, and laundry
6.1 Baths
6.2 Cabinets and storage areas
6.3 Cleaning
6.4 Design
6.5 Doors and windows
6.6 Floors
6.7 Grab rails
6.8 Showers
6.9 Taps
6.10 Toilets
6.11 Ventilation
6.12 Washbasins
6.13 Laundry
7 Bedrooms
7.1 Doors
7.2 Electrical
7.3 Fire safety
7.4 Heating
7.5 Floors
7.6 Noise
7.7 Children
8 Kitchen design
8.1 Benches and work surfaces
8.2 Cooking appliances
8.3 Electrical
8.4 Flooring
8.5 Layout and space planning
8.6 Lighting
8.7 Sinks
8.8 Storage
8.9 Taps
8.10 Ventilation
9 Living rooms and lounges
9.1 Electrical
9.2 Fire safety
9.3 Heating
9.4 Placement
10 Pools, spas, and hot tubs
10.1 General
10.2 Design
10.3 Electrical
10.4 Fencing and safety barriers
10.5 Indoor pools
10.6 Line of sight
10.7 Other safety concerns
Appendix A – Slip-resistance characteristics for exterior and interior surfaces
Appendix B – Water heating
Appendix C – Scaffolding and ladders
Appendix D – Referenced documents
Table 1 – Recommended number of socket-outlets for different areas
Table 2 – Appliances for which socket-outlets should be provided
Table 3 – Appliance guide hazard reduction
Table 4 – Portable appliance safeguards (listed in decreasing levels of safety)
Table 5 – Recommended standard service illuminances (lux)(1)
Table 6 – Electrical heating type and application
Table 7 – A guide to heater capacity in a typical 2.4 m high room with wall and ceiling insulation
Table 8 – Recommended number of bedroom socket-outlets
Table 9 – Space requirements for benchtops
Table A1 – General slip-resistant characteristics of exterior paving and tread finishes
Table A2 – General slip-resistant characteristics of interior flooring surfaces
Figure 1 – Suitable outdoor play space for children, visible from kitchen, living, and dining areas
Figure 2 – Separation of vehicle and pedestrian uses of site
Figure 3 – Visibility factors at driveway entrance
Figure 4 – Indoor stair proximity to doors
Figure 5 – Stair parts
Figure B1 – Full thickness burns – contact times with water
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References
Design for access and mobility - Part 4.1: Means to assist the orientation of people with vision impairment - Tactile ground surface indicators
Scaffolding - Part 1: General requirements
Guidelines for design of eaves and box gutters
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Safety in the home cover page
Contents
COMMITTEE REPRESENTATION
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
© COPYRIGHT
LATEST REVISIONS
DISCLAIMER
Foreword
Outcome statement
Abbreviations
1 Site layout
1.1 General
1.2 Children’s outdoor play spaces
1.3 Home entries
1.4 Exterior decking and balconies
1.5 Exterior lighting
1.6 Foundations
1.7 Landscaping
1.8 Orientation
1.9 Glazing
1.10 Energy sources
1.11 Paths, paving, and steps
1.12 Retaining walls
1.13 Vehicle access
1.14 Wing walls or other features
1.15 Other outside amenities
2 Structure design
2.1 Chimneys (and other flues)
2.2 Claddings
2.3 Decks and balconies
2.4 Eaves and gutters
2.5 Fire safety
2.6 Foundations
2.7 Framing
2.8 Glazing
2.9 Heat control
2.10 Insulation
2.11 Moisture control
2.12 Noise control
2.13 Roof and subfloor space
2.14 Ventilation
2.15 Weathertightness
2.16 Structure maintenance
3 Floor planning
3.1 Floor planning
3.2 Architectural features
3.3 Circulation
3.4 Doors
3.5 Flooring
3.6 Glazing
3.7 Stairs and corridors
3.8 Windows
3.9 Storage
4 Steps and stairs
4.1 General
4.2 Balustrades (barriers)
4.3 Handrails
4.4 Lighting of stairs
4.5 Pitch
4.6 Risers
4.7 Stair gates
4.8 Stair width
4.9 Treads
4.10 Visual and physical cues
5 Electricity
5.1 Electrical fittings and equipment
5.2 Circuits
5.3 Socket-outlets
5.4 RCD-protected outlets
5.5 Switchboards
5.6 Specific uses of electricity
5.7 Appliances
5.8 Automatic controls
5.9 Lighting
5.10 Permanently connected services
6 Bathroom, toilet, and laundry
6.1 Baths
6.2 Cabinets and storage areas
6.3 Cleaning
6.4 Design
6.5 Doors and windows
6.6 Floors
6.7 Grab rails
6.8 Showers
6.9 Taps
6.10 Toilets
6.11 Ventilation
6.12 Washbasins
6.13 Laundry
7 Bedrooms
7.1 Doors
7.2 Electrical
7.3 Fire safety
7.4 Heating
7.5 Floors
7.6 Noise
7.7 Children
8 Kitchen design
8.1 Benches and work surfaces
8.2 Cooking appliances
8.3 Electrical
8.4 Flooring
8.5 Layout and space planning
8.6 Lighting
8.7 Sinks
8.8 Storage
8.9 Taps
8.10 Ventilation
9 Living rooms and lounges
9.1 Electrical
9.2 Fire safety
9.3 Heating
9.4 Placement
10 Pools, spas, and hot tubs
10.1 General
10.2 Design
10.3 Electrical
10.4 Fencing and safety barriers
10.5 Indoor pools
10.6 Line of sight
10.7 Other safety concerns
Appendix A – Slip-resistance characteristics for exterior and interior surfaces
Appendix B – Water heating
Appendix C – Scaffolding and ladders
Appendix D – Referenced documents
Table 1 – Recommended number of socket-outlets for different areas
Table 2 – Appliances for which socket-outlets should be provided
Table 3 – Appliance guide hazard reduction
Table 4 – Portable appliance safeguards (listed in decreasing levels of safety)
Table 5 – Recommended standard service illuminances (lux)(1)
Table 6 – Electrical heating type and application
Table 7 – A guide to heater capacity in a typical 2.4 m high room with wall and ceiling insulation
Table 8 – Recommended number of bedroom socket-outlets
Table 9 – Space requirements for benchtops
Table A1 – General slip-resistant characteristics of exterior paving and tread finishes
Table A2 – General slip-resistant characteristics of interior flooring surfaces
Figure 1 – Suitable outdoor play space for children, visible from kitchen, living, and dining areas
Figure 2 – Separation of vehicle and pedestrian uses of site
Figure 3 – Visibility factors at driveway entrance
Figure 4 – Indoor stair proximity to doors
Figure 5 – Stair parts
Figure B1 – Full thickness burns – contact times with water
Previous versions
SNZ HB 4102:2011
Online Library subscription information
Online library subscriptions provide a cost-effective solution for organisations of any size to access the latest standards, offering 24/7 access to a personalised catalogue. The service ensures subscribers have have the most up-to-date version of selected standards, incluing automatic updates for any amendments or versions. Pricing is dependent on the chosen standards and the number of concurrent users, with discounts applied from the standards PDF price. For customised subscriptions or further inquiries, contact the Online Library team.