Guidance on building products

We don’t have any requirements about what kind of floor coverings schools can buy. Your board can decide which floor coverings will work best in the different areas of your school.

Glass can be a hazard at schools if it breaks. Your board needs to manage this hazard by understanding how to keep people safe, what kind of glass to install, and which glazing standards you need to comply with.

Installing signs in both English and Māori promotes learning opportunities and encourages people to use te reo Māori. Use our list to choose the signs you think best promote learning opportunities at your school.

The school environment can be tough on joinery and hardware, like door handles and window hinges. It can be a hazard if it breaks, which your board needs to manage. You should buy commercial grade joinery and hardware and keep it well maintained.

When your school is getting a new building, replacing a roof, or reviewing the safety of existing roofs, your board needs to choose the most suitable type of roofing material. Roofing must also be correctly installed.

Installing solar panels at your school or kura may help reduce your school's overall carbon emissions and energy bill. You’ll need to decide whether to buy or lease them, and follow our process to get them installed.