Metro Glass producer statements
Below is a definition of each of the producer statement types, who is responsible and when in the process the producer statement is to be issued.
Producer Statement | Who | When | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|
PS1 Design | Metro Glass | Project design (when design not covered by NZS 4223 standard as a path of compliance to the Building Code) | Council accept |
PS2 Design Review | Independent Professional | Post design, but prior to installation. | Independent review of whole project PS1's whether in part or collectively. |
PS3 Construction | Metro Glass | After installation. | Certificate of construction, prepared and signed by the installer, confirming that the glazing system as a whole (glass, hardware, fixing mechanism’s, substrate etc.) is as per the PS1 consented design/ Building Code. |
PS4 Construction Review | Independent Professional | After installation. | Construction review by an independent design professional with reference to PS3’s issued on the project. |
A PS1 is a design statement, that is issued at the design stage of the project. Metro will not issue retrospective PS1’s.
Generic PS1 – tested design, validated independently, standard offering. Generic PS1 for Balustrades and Pool Fences available here.
Specific PS1 – When the design is not covered by Generic PS1, available here. Could incur engineering costs.
Where there is an acceptable solution cited in the Building Code, a PS1 is not required. If required Metro will provide a design statement to confirm glazing to the relevant acceptable solution, e.g. NZS 4223.3:2016 (click here for a free copy from Standards New Zealand).
A PS3 can be issued to confirm glazing complies with the Building Code. Metro does not have to issue a PS1 or design statement for a PS3 to be issued. However, when a PS1 or other design documentation has been issued, the installation and hence the PS3 must be in accordance with the issued PS1 or other design documentation. Non-consented building works do not require a PS3, e.g. Retrofit’s, replacement glazing.
A Specific Design PS1 can only be issued by a Metro Technical department engineer.
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