Healthy Homes
At Kiwi Healthy Homes, we help homeowners in Auckland ensure their properties meet the Healthy Homes Standards. Our in-depth assessments identify areas needing attention, ensuring your property is up to standard.
Whole House Compliance
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No Draughts: Ensure no unreasonable gaps or holes in walls, ceilings, windows, skylights, floors, and doors.
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Insulation: Ceiling insulation must be at least 120mm thick, in good condition, and meet the 2008 Building Code minimum R-value for your zone. Underfloor insulation must have a minimum R-value of 1.3.
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Fireplaces and Chimneys: Close off unused fireplaces and chimneys.
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Subfloor Moisture Barrier: Install a ground moisture barrier if your property has an enclosed subfloor.
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Smoke Alarms: Install at least one photoelectric smoke alarm on each level of the property.
Kitchen Standards
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Ventilation: Must have windows, doors, or skylights that can be fixed open, covering more than 5% of the floor area.
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No Draughts: Ensure no noticeable draughts.
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Extractor Fan: Must have an extractor fan that vents to the outside.
Living Room Requirements
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Heating: Install an approved fixed wall heater sufficient to heat the largest living room to at least 18 degrees.
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Ventilation: Must have windows, doors, or skylights that can be fixed open, covering more than 5% of the floor area.
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No Draughts: Ensure no noticeable draughts.
Bathroom Essentials
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Extractor Fan: Must have an extractor fan that vents to the outside.
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No Draughts: Ensure no noticeable draughts.
Bedroom Guidelines
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Smoke Alarms: Install photoelectric smoke alarms within 3m of each bedroom door.
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Ventilation: Must have windows, doors, or skylights that can be fixed open, covering more than 5% of the floor area.
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No Draughts: Ensure no noticeable draughts.
Gutters, Down-pipes, and Drainage
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Efficient Drainage: Ensure efficient drainage for water removal.
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Maintenance: Keep gutters and down-pipes unblocked and in good working condition.
Why Choose Kiwi Healthy Homes?
Our expert team is dedicated to helping you create healthier, more comfortable living environments. We handle everything from initial assessments to the implementation of necessary improvements. Trust us to ensure your property complies with the Healthy Homes Standards, providing peace of mind and a better living space for you and your family.
Kiwi Healthy Homes Constructions and Renovations
45 Felix Street, Onehunga,
Auckland 1061