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BUILDING &RENOVATING 18 North Canterbury News, March 12, 2020 Phone 03 313 7144 027 432 1534 Fax 03 313 2144 rgrantelectrical@gmail.com PO Box 69, Rangiora www.rgrantelectrical.co.nz If you’re SERIOUS about QUALITY We seriously meet YOUR NEEDS! Affordable,Prompt, Friendly consultativeservice &qualityproduct–Guaranteed! Shade Sails,Canopies &Screens 2264883 PLASTERER Matt Smith PAINT FINISH • CORNICE • GIB COVE New Homes, Renovations and Extensions FREE QUOTES Ph 027 436 1112 2134091 PAINTERS Reg Tradesman Interior, exterior. North Canterbury Painters specialising in decorating for over 65 at adiscount rate. Free quotes. Covering North Canty, Oxford, Kaiapoi, Rangiora, Amberley. Robin Driver 03 327 7899 or 027 432 3520 Allan Pethig For all your electrical needs. Residential &Commercial Custom design, manufacture&install •Agricultural &MachineryCovers •BoatCovers,Caravan Awnings •TransportCovers and Upholstery •Canvas&PVC goods at FactoryDirectPrices DESIGNERCANVAS M021 114 0767 P312-9889 Pears Rd,Sefton email designercanvas2016@gmail.com 1858883 2074449 Good accessibility helps By KERRY WALSH Team leader of building with the Hurunui District Council Accessibilityinbuildings has been afeature in new buildingsfor many years. The NZ standard (NZS4121:2001) for accessible buildingshas been with us since1985. Visibly, since then, people will have noticed more accessible toilets, rampsetc that are widespread throughoutmost public buildingsinthe district. Why is accessibility required? The legal bit,undersection 118 of the Building Act,isthat it mustbeprovided: If provision is being made for the construction or alteration of any building to whichmembers of the public are to be admitted, whether for free or on payment of acharge,reasonableand adequate provision by way of access, parkingprovisions, and sanitary facilities must be made for persons withdisabilities who may be expected to visit or work in thatbuilding; and carry out normal activities and processes in thatbuilding.’’ So, accessibility needs to be considered for new and altered buildings, earthquake strengthening and buildings changingtheir use,but it does not needtobeconsideredin residentialhomes. When owners alter any building (apartfrom ahouse) they are required to makean upgrade to the accessibility and means of escape from fire. This is alegalrequirement and not optional.This does not need to be the burdenthat alot of building owners view it (many buildings remain untouched as ownersare worried about upgrade costs). In alteringabuilding, ownersonlyhave to carryout a minimum upgradeasfar as is reasonably practicable.This does not mean that they haveto make many tens of thousands of dollarsofchanges; it just meansthat they havetomake some improvements for accessibility. Even if it is asimple,lowcost alteration, the accessible upgrade can be in proportion to those costs. At any one time,atleast20 percent of the New Zealand populationhas somekind of Room to move ... Spacious toilets and handrails are among araft of accessibility improvements that can be made in buildings used by the public. PHOTO:SUPPLIED disabling condition. Thismeans, by not upgrading thebuilding, owners are potentially excluding 20% of customers, staff, friends and family from using their building. An accessible building means abuilding that can be usedbyall; you can employ anyone, allow all customersto enter and use the building, and,ofcourse,it’s also a lawfullycomplying building. So, what sort of things are expected in abuilding thatis fully accessible and complying? An accessiblecarpark; Aramp entrance; Alower counter; Designatedseatingareas; Larger toiletsand showers. There are also other design features so that peopleare generally able to move around abuilding withouttoo much difficulty. The council looks at whether people can drive into a property’s carpark, unloada wheelchair, and movesafely across the carpark without getting hit. Officers willcheck whether awheelchaircan moveontothe path thatleads to the front door without steps thenenter the building, and opendoors thatare not too heavy. Theyshould have handles instead of knobs. Noneofthis can be done easilywith steps or aramp at the wrong gradients. Once inside, we look at whether someone can approachthe front counter and be ableto carry out their transaction at the correctheight and,finally, whether theyare able to enter the spaces withinthe building (door widths)and use the facilities, such as toilets, without assistance. What about an accessible home? As people get older or have an injuryoradisabilityof some description, we all need to be able to move about our home in an easy way. Steps into houses, or showers with steps, are areal problem for some people. Simpleadaptations either when the houseisbuiltor afterwardscan occurtomake it much more accessible. For example, alevelentry front doororatiledflush floor showercan be just the trick. Awider hallwayand larger doors with handlesinstead of knobs can be simple thingsto make home life that much easier. These thingsdon’t just make it easier for those with a disabilityorlimited movability, but they are better for us all to use. Everyone benefits not having to step over thingsorintothings,and wide accessiblepathsand corridors are generally our preference. For thosewith atemporary disability, atiled flushfloor shower would thenbecomea greatassetrather than the shower over thebath thatmay be unusablefor them. Manypublicswimming pools now haveaccessible ramps intothe water and now these entrances to the poolare used by everyone.They have become amainstay,asan easier waytoenterthe pool. Accessibilityisalso valued by mums and dads with prams. How many times have you needed the accessible ramp or the accessibletoilet with the folddown baby changingtable whenyour kidswere young? These are usefulfeatures thatmake life justthat much easier foryoung and old.Good accessibilitybenefits everyone. Accessibility, of course, is mostimportant to those with disabilities, not just wheelchair users.This also includes those with sightimpairments, colour blindness, arthritis, the hearing impairedetc. Awell thought out design means theycan enterand use a building pretty much the same way anyone else would without having to askfor assistance. Wanttotalk aboutbuilding accessibility? Members of the building team at the Hurunui District Councilare always available. Email: building@hurunui.govt.nz Septic Tanks, Blocked drains, Drainlaying. Consultancy services Phone 0800 379 356 easyflowdrains@gmail.com STOP BIRDS hail, leaves, snow &vermin from blocking &damaging your spouting Quality materials: BHP Colorbond steel mesh with unique patented louvre will even keep out pine needles. Will not rust or sag with age or load. 10 year warranty,range of colours. Proven in Australia &New Zealand over the last 15 years. FOR SAFE, PURE DRINKING WATER FROM YOUR ROOF. 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Progress ... The Mayfair Arts and Culture Centre board director Sandra Wyatt inspects the new firstfloor exhibition space in the old theatre, which is being given anew life. PHOTO: SUPPLIED Kaikoura projects progressing well Kaikoura’s earthquake rebuild programmeiscontinuing apace. Good progress is being made with repairs to councilfacilities,roads, bridges, and water and sewer networks, the Kaikoura DistrictCouncil says. Work was completed last year to repair the Kaikoura Memorial Hall and Cuddon building,popularly knownasthe Op Shop, while fundraising continues to build anew community pool and to repairthe Kaikoura Scout Hall. Work is alsowelladvanced on the old Mayfair theatre, which will be reborn as an arts and culturalcentre. Infrastructure repairs are on track to be completed in August. The installation of the new pressure sewer system along BeachRdisonthe homeward stretch. All pipework alongBeachRdisnow activeand wastewater is flowing. Of the 28 new pressure sewertanks to be installed, 26 are complete and private connections are beingmade. The finalconnections, commissioning and final reinstatement is being done tank after tank from Hawthorne Rd, moving north to Mill Rd. This is expected to be completed in May. As new connections are completed,the old pipes are beingdecommissioned. Bridge repairs and rebuildsare also progressing. Evansbridge,atthe southern end of Mt FyffeRd, is beingbuilt and is due to open in May,while the Gillings Lane bridge is due to open in April The WardsIIbridge, on Mt FyffeRd, northofSchoolhouse Rd, is under construction and is due to open in May, whilethe Scotts,Rorrisons and Hawthorne bridges have been completed. Minorstructural repairsto14bridges around the Kaikoura district are also progressing, with work still to be completedonsix bridges, including three in Kekerengu. BUILDING &RENOVATING North Canterbury News, March 12, 2020 19 Local tradespeople wanted Localbusinessesinterestedin doing contract work for the Waimakariri District Council are encouraged to get in touch. The counciliskeentouse local contractors where possible and is creating atrade services panel of experienced builders, plumbers, electricians,painters and fencing contractors, project delivery manager Kelly LaValley says. “We’re establishing apanelof tradespeople that we can callontocarry out both plannedand reactive work.The aim is to support localcontractors and businesses while also providing agreat valueservicetoour ratepayers.” It is hoped this initiative will streamline the council’s procurement process, allowing for agreater work throughput and reduce overall costs. Contractors can expecttobeonthe trade panel for three years, with the optiontoextenditbyoneyear. CANTERBURY LTD Landscaping -Fencing -Earthworks “Exclusive” ❛The aim is to support local contractors and businesses while also providing agreat value service to our ratepayers.❜ —Kelly LaValley ‘‘Theworkwillprimarilyfocusonthe planningand deliveryofthe projects outlinedinthe council’s most recent LongTermPlan,’’ MsLaValleysaid. ‘‘Thetypes of workcoveredbythis panel include new minor buildings, building alterations,electrical and plumbingupgrades,newandupgraded fencing and interior painting.’’ Interested tradespeople can learn more at waimakariri.govt.nz/ yourcouncil/counciltenders. We offer you our extensive expertise in Preparation, Design and Construction and awide variety of options to help and assist you to enhance your property. Ravelli ULEB Wood Pellet Fires 2007708 WIN 1OF26 PADDLEBOARDS SPEND $50 ORMORE ON ANY MILWAUKEE PRODUCTS AT ANY TOOLSHED STORE BEFORE 31 ST MARCH 2020 AND GO IN THE DRAW TOWIN! Pellet and Wood Fire Specialists 472 Blenheim Road Sockburn Phone: 03 343 1651 Open 8:30am -5pm Sat 10am -1pm www.heatstore.co.nz 2264057 HOME FURNISHINGS SALE Now On • KITCHENS • LAUNDRYS • WARDROBES • JOINERY 2264652-12/3-b 240CartersRoad (Cnr Grays Rd), Amberley, North Canterbury MOBILE 0274593 832 • EMAIL gavinsjoinery@xtra.co.nz
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