Authoritative HHS reference
Healthy Homes Standards guides
Step-by-step compliance procedures for every Healthy Homes Standards pillar. Authoritative reference for landlords, property managers, and assessors across New Zealand.
Pillar 1 · Regulation 6
Heating Calculation
How to calculate the required heating capacity for a rental property living room under the Healthy Homes Standards using the Schedule 2 formula and BRANZ ALF 3.5.
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Pillar 2 · Regulations 4-5
Insulation R-values
Required R-values for ceiling and underfloor insulation in NZ rental properties, plus how to verify existing insulation meets the Healthy Homes Standards.
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Pillar 3 · Regulation 9
Ventilation
Openable window area, kitchen and bathroom extractor fans, and what the Healthy Homes Standards require for ventilation in NZ rental properties.
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Pillar 4 · Regulation 8
Moisture Barriers
Ground moisture barriers for enclosed subfloors in NZ rental properties, and how to comply with the Healthy Homes Moisture Ingress Standard.
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Pillar 5 · Regulation 10
Draught Stopping
How to identify and stop unintentional draught gaps in NZ rental properties under the Healthy Homes Draught Stopping Standard.
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