Description: A merged layer of all wind zones provided by TAs in the Greater Wellington Region, 2017. Wind zones are usually defined with reference to the needs of the building code. Code abbreviations can be found at http://www.buildmagazine.org.nz/assets/PDF/Build128-24-DesignRight-WindZoneAndNZS3604.pdf See individual map viewers for each TA to see local definitions. See also wind zones at http://branz.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=1bade5ce36a9459aa0de4bd5cecd6e36 for a raster map of wind intensity areas.
Value: Windzone LOW This wind map may not be used to determine the wind zone or speed for design purposes or a building consent application. Wind zone or speed must be determined by applying the methodologies in NZS 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings or AS/ Label: Low Description: Symbol:
Value: Windzone MEDIUM This wind map may not be used to determine the wind zone or speed for design purposes or a building consent application. Wind zone or speed must be determined by applying the methodologies in NZS 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings or Label: Medium Description: Symbol:
Value: Windzone HIGH This wind map may not be used to determine the wind zone or speed for design purposes or a building consent application. Wind zone or speed must be determined by applying the methodologies in NZS 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings or AS Label: High Description: Symbol:
Value: Windzone VH WIND ZONE This wind map may not be used to determine the wind zone or speed for design purposes or a building consent application. Wind zone or speed must be determined by applying the methodologies in NZS 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings Label: Very High Description: Symbol:
Value: Windzone INDEPENDENT ASSESSMENT This wind map may not be used to determine the wind zone or speed for design purposes or a building consent application. Wind zone or speed must be determined by applying the methodologies in NZS 3604:2011 Timber-framed Label: SED Description: Symbol: