Marmox Shower Niches
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Marmox Shower Niches
BPIR Declaration
Version: 1/9/23
Designated building product: Class 1
Declaration
Marmox New Zealand Ltd has provided this declaration to satisfy the provisions of Schedule 1(d) of the Building (Building Product Information Requirements) Regulations 2022.
Product/system
| Name | Marmox Shower Niches |
| Line | The Pre-fabricated and flat-packed Marmox Shower Niche provides a low-cost, easily installed and completely waterproof alternative for shower niche construction. |
| Identifier | MNVP 330330 | MNVP 630330 | MNVP 930330 |
Description
The Marmox Shower Niche is made from an extruded polystyrene core coated on either side with a thin but robust layer of fibreglass reinforced polymer concrete. It is available in flat packs which can be easily assembled.
Intended use: It can be used to form a recess for toiletries within showers and other wet areas.
Sizes MNVP 330330 Size:330 x 330mm | MNVP 630330 Size: 630 x 330mm | MNVP 930330 Size:930 x 330mm
Features
- Available in flat packs that can be easily assembled
- Ready to waterproof and then tile
- Lightweight and easy to work with
- 12.5mm thick and fits wall cavities 86mm or deeper
- Can be used to form a recess for toiletries within showers and other wet areas
- Perfect for a DIY bathroom
Scope of use
Marmox Shower Niches are intended for use in showers and bathrooms. They are installed within the shower enclosure to provide a convenient and waterproof storage space for toiletries, bath essentials and other items.
Conditions of use
Marmox Shower Niches are available in flat packs that can be easily assembled.
WARNING: Do not use solvent based adhesives to assemble this product.
Relevant building code clauses
Contributions to compliance
As mentioned in the BRANZ appraisal, Marmox insulation products, if designed, used, installed and maintained in accordance with the statements and conditions of this Appraisal, will meet or contribute to meeting the following provisions of the NZBC:
Clause B2 Durability - Performance B2.3.1 [b] 15 years and B2.3.2. Marmox insulation boards meet this requirement as they are used as an underlay for waterproofing membranes, they will be durable for at least 15 years, provided the tiling and waterproofing systems are maintained to ensure the boards and fixings remain dry in services.
Clause F2 Hazardous Building Materials: Performance F2.3.1. Marmox Insulation boards meet this requirement.
Supporting documentation
The following additional documentation supports the above statements:
| Shower Niche Installation Instructions (Installation) | https://chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://marmox.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Shower-Niche-Installation-Instructions-2018.pdf | |
| Drawing: Shower Niche - 330mm x 330mm (Design) | https://chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://marmox.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Shower-Niche-330mm-x-330mm.pdf | |
| Drawing: Shower Niche - 630mm x 330mm (Design) | https://chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://marmox.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Shower-Niche-630mm-x-330mm.pdf | |
| Drawing: Shower Niche - 930mm x 330mm (Design) | https://chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://marmox.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Shower-Niche-930mm-x-330mm.pdf |
For further information supporting Marmox Shower Niches claims refer to our website.
Contact details
| Manufacture location | Overseas |
| Legal and trading name of manufacturer | Chemicals for Modern Building |
| Legal and trading name of importer | Marmox New Zealand Ltd |
| Importer address for service | 483A Rosebank Road, Rosebank Road, Avondale Auckland 1026 |
| Importer website | marmox.co.nz |
| Importer NZBN | 9429035092377 |
| Importer email | info@marmox.co.nz |
| Importer phone number | 0800 627 669 |
Responsible person
As the responsible person as set out in Regulation 3, I confirm that the information supplied in this declaration is based on information supplied to the company as well as the company's own processes and is therefore to the best of my knowledge, correct.
I can also confirm that Marmox Shower Niches is not subject to a warning on ban under s26 of the Building Act.
Signed for and on behalf of Marmox New Zealand Ltd:
Your Signature
Your Name
YOUR POSITION
Month Year
Marmox New Zealand Ltd
483A Rosebank Road, Rosebank Road, Avondale Auckland 1026 New Zealand
0800 627 669 | marmox.co.nz
Appendix
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BPIR Ready selections
Category: Other (custom)
| Yes | No | |
|---|---|---|
| Use on access routes | × | |
| Use in areas with floor surface fire obligations | × | |
| Use in wet areas | × | |
| Use in food preparation areas | × | |
| Part of a system for acoustic performance | × |