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14 May 2012: Building Code documents C1-C6 Protection from Fire, F7 Warning Systems and F8 Signs available now. Read BC Update No. 131 »
11 May 2012: Southland Stadium roof collapse: technical investigation reports available »
27 April 2012: Guidance for repairing and replacing foundations in homes in TC3 areas of Canterbury published »
10 April 2012: Find out about the latest changes to the Building Code documents Protection from Fire (C), Warning Systems (F7) and Signs (F8) in the latest edition of Code Watch »
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