Nukemea Primary School marks an exciting milestone for education in the vibrant community of Orewa. With keen foresight, the Ministry of Education recognized the need for expanded educational facilities to accommodate for the rapidly growing Orewa area, 30 minutes north of Auckland City.
Initially announced in the 2018 Budget by the Government, the school’s opening was scheduled for February 2021. However, due to delays in land purchase, consent requirements and COVID-19 lockdowns, the opening was postponed until 2023.
Moddex supplied our handrail and balustrade systems to various applications around the school.
Structural integrity and NZBC Compliance
Structural integrity and compliance with the New Zealand Building Code (NZBC) are fundamental considerations in every Moddex project to ensure we deliver safe and reliable solutions for our clients. Solutions need to be structurally sound and must not compromise on performance or design. Points to consider are fixing substrates, loading requirements, fixing requirements and application.
Balustrades must be built so that they can withstand the loads (such as imposed and wind loads) they will likely encounter throughout their lives without collapsing or becoming unstable, and without deflecting intolerably. AS/NZS 1170.1 “Structural design actions – Permanent, imposed and other actions” is applicable for handrails in areas that are accessible to the general public.
The project scope at Nukemea Primary included a large retaining wall with uneven fixing points and varying gradients. To ensure adherence to NZBC standards, particularly F4 – Safety from Falling, Moddex had to design and manufacture custom base plates to suit the application. OurDesign capability allowed us to site scan and the design a balustrade with a custom base plate to keep the balustrade straight and true for an end solution that meet compliance requirements and achieved an aesthetic finish.
Why was Moddex selected?
Leigh Construction, having previously worked with Moddex, had experienced the quality and ease of our handrail systems. With strict project timelines in place due to previous delays at the consent stage, Moddex’s ability to deliver on-site promptly was crucial for meeting project deadlines. Additionally, Moddex provided cost savings and offered a wide range of systems to cover various scopes, for stairs to retaining walls.
Products Used
AR110
Double Offset Handrail | On Hob. Also complies to Class 9b buildings used for primary schools in Australia
Moddex is Australasia’s leading manufacturer of innovative barrier systems for large-scale infrastructure and non-residential construction projects.We do things differently at Moddex – we’re always on the lookout for better ways to solve the unique obstacles construction projects face, so that our customers can focus on doing what they do best.Everything FitsWith our expertise and processes, we can ensure you get the most competitive pricing, your project runs smoothly and we work with you to meet your strict budget and timeline.Our extensive range of handrails, barriers, commercial and industry balustrade and guardrail systems are specifically designed for a wide range of industrial, commercial and civil applications. All our systems comply with New Zealand Standards, BCA and WHS regulations, so you know you’re always covered.Our range of proprietary modular designs are manufactured in house and designed to save our customers time and money, and our personalised approach to customer service ensures you’re looked after from concept to installation. Our barrier systems are fit for purpose, simple to use, and able to be modified to cater for any unique requirements, and our streamlined ordering and installation process is designed with customer convenience in mind.Nationwide for rapid delivery and adviceWe operate across Australia and New Zealand. Wherever you are, there’s a Moddex team and warehouse not too far away – and our technical advisers are always at the end of the phone.Why choose Moddex?As the leading provider of modular handrails and balustrades, we stand behind our products 100%. Other handrail suppliers provide limited offerings and simply can’t match us on service, reliability and quality. At Moddex, we are excited to offer a variety of services including inhouse drafting, site measurement, engineering, compliant installation and more. Our breadth of experience gives us the tools to help clients every step of the way. Need something taller? Wider? Attached differently? In a unique design? We are all over it. We pride ourselves on providing innovative solutions to everyday challenges.Partner with ModdexGet in touch with our expert team, call us on 1800 663 339 (Australia) or 0800 663 339 (New Zealand) or download our product brochure. We’re here to help, whether you’re after technical support or you need advice on integrated systems.
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