VCBC Acrylic Freestanding Baths
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VCBC Acrylic Freestanding Baths
BPIR Declaration
Version: V070823
Designated building product: Class 1
Declaration
Bath Co. has provided this declaration to satisfy the provisions of Schedule 1(d) of the Building (Building Product Information Requirements) Regulations 2022.
Product/system
| Name | VCBC Acrylic Freestanding Baths |
| Line | VCBC Acrylic baths are part of the VCBC range by Bath Co. |
| Identifier | Curve Back-to-Wall, Curve Corner, Immerge, Relax, Harmony |
Description
VCBC freestanding baths are made from acrylic with fibreglass backing. they are supported by steel brackets and adjustable legs. The overflow and waste fittings are brass and plastic.
They have a glossy, white finish. The baths are 1500-1700 mm long, 560-800mm wide and 560-600mm high
Scope of use
VCBC Acrylic free-standing baths are intended for domestic and commercial use. They are designed to enclose water. They can be used with water temperatures up to 55 degrees celsius.
VCBC Acrylic free-standing baths are to be installed using the waste fitting supplied with the bath.
These baths are to be mounted on a flat floor surface and sealed when fitted against a wall or walls.
Conditions of use
VCBC acrylic free-standing baths must be installed in accordance with the instructions provided. We recommend these baths are installed by an authorised installer. Floor surfaces must be flat and free of movement, and unheated.
This product is intended for domestic and commercial use. This product is cleanable and impervious to moisture — cleaning of the bath shall be done in accordance with the manufacturer's cleaning instructions.
Relevant building code clauses
B2 Durability — B2.3.1 (c)
F2 Hazardous building materials — F2.3.1
G1 Personal Hygiene — G1.3.2
G12 Water Supplies — G12.3.5
Contributions to compliance
• B2 Durability o B2.3.1 VCBC shower trays carry a 5 year domestic or 1 year non-domestic warranty.
• E3 Internal Moisture
o E3.1(b) Protect household units from damage caused by free water from another household unit in the same building
o E3.3.1 An adequate combination of thermal resistance, ventilation and space temperature must be provided to all bathrooms, laundries and other spaces where moisture may be generated or may accumulate
o E3.3.3 Surfaces must be impervious to water and easily cleaned
o E3.3.6 Surfaces of building element likely to be splashed must be constructed in a way that prevents water splash from penetrating behind linings or into concealed spaces
• F2 Hazardous building materials o F2.3.1 VCBC shower trays are safe when handled. There are no requirements for this product in order to comply with Acceptable Solution F2/AS1, First Edition Amendment 3, 2017.
• G1 Personal Hygiene o G1.3.2 VCBC shower trays shall be installed to: facilitate sanitation, avoid harbouring dirt or germs, allow effective cleaning, discharge to a plumbing and drainage system as required by Clause G13 Foul water when water-borne disposal is used, and provide a healthy safe disposal system when non-water-borne disposal is used Sanitary fittings should be easy to locate and identify, with their operation easy to understand and suitable for both standing and seated users.
•G12 For Water supplies G12, the prime building product objective is to ensure that the product used in water supply will not contaminate potable water either by way of material leaching into the water or cross connections and will not leak
Supporting documentation
The following additional documentation supports the above statements:
| VCBC Acrylic Baths Installation Instructions (Design, Installation) | V070823 | https://www.bathco.co.nz/bathrooms/baths |
| VCBC Warranty (Warranty) | V070823 | https://www.bathco.co.nz/warranties |
For further information supporting VCBC Acrylic Freestanding Baths claims refer to our website.
Contact details
| Manufacture location | Overseas |
| Legal and trading name of manufacturer | Bathroom Brands Group |
| Legal and trading name of importer | Bath Co. |
| Importer address for service | 86 Wigram Road Christchurch 8025 |
| Importer website | www.bathco.co.nz |
| Importer NZBN | 9429041650790 |
| Importer email | info@bathco.co.nz |
| Importer phone number | 033430969 |
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 VCBC Acrylic Freestanding Baths is not subject to a warning on ban under s26 of the Building Act.
Signed for and on behalf of Bath Co.:
Your Signature
Your Name
YOUR POSITION
Month Year
Bath Co.
86 Wigram Road Christchurch 8025 New Zealand
033430969 | www.bathco.co.nz
Appendix
Note: The below appendix includes information relating to BPIR Ready.
Publishing this information is not a requirement under BPIR. Its inclusion here is to provide a reference for how this BPIR summary was generated as well as to help summary creators understand the performance clauses suggested by BPIR Ready.
BPIR Ready selections
Category: Sanitary fixtures and appliances [legacy category]
| Yes | No | |
|---|---|---|
| Suitable for Accessible facilities | × | |
| Provision of hot water | × |
Building code performance clauses
B2 Durability
B2.3.1
Building elements must, with only normal maintenance, continue to satisfy the performance requirements of this code for the lesser of the specified intended life of the building, if stated, or:
- (c) 5 years if: the building elements (including services, linings, renewable protective coatings, and fixtures) are easy to access and replace, and failure of those building elements to comply with the building code would be easily detected during normal use of the building.
F2 Hazardous building materials
F2.3.1
The quantities of gas, liquid, radiation or solid particles emitted by materials used in the construction of buildings, shall not give rise to harmful concentrations at the surface of the material where the material is exposed, or in the atmosphere of any space.
G1 Personal Hygiene
G1.3.2
Sanitary fixtures shall be located, constructed and installed to:
- facilitate sanitation,
- avoid risk of food contamination,
- avoid harbouring dirt or germs,
- provide appropriate privacy,
- avoid affecting occupants of adjacent spaces from the presence of unpleasant odours, accumulation of offensive matter, or other source of annoyance,
- allow effective cleaning,
- discharge to a plumbing and drainage system as required by Clause G13 Foul water when water-borne disposal is used, and
- provide a healthy safe disposal system when non-water-borne disposal is used.
G12 Water Supplies
G12.3.5
Sanitary fixtures and sanitary appliances must be provided with hot water when intended to be used for
- utensil washing; and
- personal washing, showering, or bathing.