Requirements for school design in New Zealand
When designing a new school or school buildings, there is a suite of design requirements to be met.
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Designing standards for New Zealand schools
We’ve introduced a standardised approach to improve the quality, consistency, affordability and durability of school property projects. This approach is based on a set of strong design standards.Read more -
Structural and geotechnical requirements for school buildings
You must meet structural and geotechnical requirements when designing or assessing buildings at your school.Read more -
Design standards for toilets and changing areas
We have design standards that schools must follow when building a new toilet or changing area, or upgrading existing facilities.Read more -
Weathertightness design standards for school buildings
Contractors and suppliers must meet our weathertightness standards for new school buildings. The standards also apply to extensions, additions, and alterations to the exterior of existing buildings.Read more -
Fire safety design requirements
The requirements for managing fire risk at school are set out in our Fire and Safety Design Requirements for Schools document – it’s known as 'the fire policy'.Read more -
Electrical work in schools
All electrical work in schools must comply with our electrical installation standard and the Australia/New Zealand Standard.Read more