Terms, Conditions & General Specifications

Kitset Structure Pricing:
“Kitset Price” relates to the supply of any kitset structure listed in this quotation by Steelspan Limited. Please check this quotation supplied to you thoroughly as anything previously advised or discussed that is not specifically noted or listed within this quotation is not allowed for and will not be supplied. Assembly of the kitset building, supply and laying of concrete foundations or floor, excavation of your site or any other costs have not been allowed for and are not included in this quotation. Engineering standards and local Council requirements may require changes to and vary the specification of the Kitset Price offered in this quotation. Steelspan Limited reserves the right to make engineering and design changes, where necessary, prior to manufacture commencing. If these changes result in extra materials and or services being required outside our control this will become payable by you as customer (purchaser). In all cases, any additional costs will be discussed and agreed to by both Steelspan Limited and yourself as customer (purchaser) prior to the commencement of manufacturing. The Kitset Price listed in this quotation could be subject to any price increases relating to price rises that Steelspan Limited suppliers may announce from time to time. The price rise shall only apply, where due to the non-performance or any such action by you as customer (purchaser), whereby Steelspan Limited is unable to commence manufacture and supply of the Kitset structure by the price rise date. Any price rise will be discussed and communicated in writing to you as the customer (purchaser) as soon as any price rise is received by Steelspan Limited from its suppliers. You will be given opportunity to make payment immediately and take delivery of materials to obtain the kitset at the rate listed to complete your building purchase should you wish. Unless specifically stated GST is not included in any prices. GST is charged at the going rate as listed by the Inland Revenue Department of New Zealand. Should the rate of GST alter, GST will then be calculated based on the going and published rate applicable at the date of invoicing. Should you require a GST exempt invoice for purposes of export – proof of shipping documentation will be required prior to invoicing and release of materials.

Engineering:
All Steelspan Limited building Kitset structures are designed and engineered specifically for your site location to appropriate New Zealand (or Pacific Island) Standards. Our independent structural engineers design all structures in accordance with the following standards. AS/ NZS 1170 for loadings, AS/NZS 4600 for cold formed sections, AS 4100 for steel components, AS 3600 for concrete components, NZ 3604 / NZ 3603 for timber framing and poles. They will provide a site-specific producer statement (PS1) together with supporting engineering calculations, plans and specifications. Steelspan Limited uses various steel portal bracket systems that best suit your site location and structure application. Our pricing in this quotation does not include a PS2 peer review or PS4 site inspection certificates although our engineers can provide this at an extra cost for you if required. Geotechnical reports, fire reports, drainage reports or reports of any other nature which may be requested by council are not included in this quotation unless specifically listed. Site plan, drainage plan or any other additional plan detail that may be required by council, other than our standard set of plans provided are not included in this quotation unless specifically listed. Consent fees as charged by your local district council or authority are not included in this quotation unless specifically listed. Foundation designs supplied by Steelspan Limited assume ‘Good Ground’ as defined in NZS3604, with at least 300kpa Ultimate Bearing Capacity and wind zone as nominated. If in the event a report recommends alternative design parameters outside of our specified design, the cost of any extra Geotechnical design and foundation work if required, is not included in the price of this quotation.
All Pacific Island locations require specific engineering design and the use of 0.55mmBMT roofing and cladding materials. No building can be assumed to comply within Pacific Island conditions unless expressly stated in this quotation. Any building purchased in New Zealand and then subsequently shipped offshore without Steelspan Limited knowledge or approval will be deemed to be substandard and any no Liability by Steelspan Limited will exist.

Design Criteria:
Steelspan Limited makes use of Region and Zone maps relating to New Zealand available at http://branz.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer for the purpose of determining the following. Importance Levels – (refer map BRANZ site – or please request a copy from Steelspan Limited office) Wind Regions – Building designs are not engineered for locations in a Lee Zone (refer map BRANZ site – or please request a copy from Steelspan Limited office), unless specifically stated in this quotation. Snow Zones – Building designs are engineered to a maximum altitude of 400m for Zone N1, 400m for Zone N2, 400m for Zone N3, 200m for Zone N4 and 300m for Zone N5 (refer map BRANZ site – or please request a copy from Steelspan Limited office) unless specifically stated in this quotation. Earthquake Zones – Engineering is based on location (refer map BRANZ site – or please request a copy from Steelspan Limited office). Specific engineering design for cyclonic wind speeds applies to the Pacific Islands. Please ensure that regular maintenance, even once construction is complete, is carried out. Guidance on suitable environmental conditions, regularity of maintenance requirements and warranties can be sourced at the New Zealand Steel website, www.nzsteel.co.nz. Guides are also available on request from Steelspan Limited. Specific material warranties, based on building location and environmental conditions take precedence over the any Steelspan Limited advice on materials. If directly exposed to the weather, warranties on framing become null and void.

Manufacture:
Standard manufacturing lead-time is 20 working days. Since Steelspan Limited supply across New Zealand, national and provincial holidays can delay this time so please enquire of the Steelspan office for confirmation.

Kitset Payment Schedule:
A 1st Progress claim equalling 20% of total price is payable when you sign up with us to go ahead – this covers us drawing up your plan set, supply of engineering calculations and PS1 if included as per your quotation. It also includes our time spent quantity surveying and supplying of any applicable cast in base plates for your building.
A 2nd Progress claim equalling 80% of total price is payable before we place orders for materials. This is needed as all materials are ordered specifically and cut or punched exactly for your job only. Typically, the materials will be supplied 20 working days after date of payment.
When supplying some larger buildings, the frame may be supplied earlier than the cladding, flashings and doors. In this case we may elect to provide a breakdown of the 2nd Progress claim into 2 x 40% of total price amounts, to suit timing required. This will be on a mutually agreed basis only.

Self-Assembly:
Steelspan Limited will provide, detailed engineering plans and support to ensure you as the customer (purchaser) are able to erect the building with minimal complications. Some cutting, and drilling may be required on site, so it is important to follow guidance as noted on the plans. If required, we provide friendly and clear assembly advice over the phone.

Dimensions:
All building plan dimensions noted are nominal sizes only. Length and width dimensions are to inside of wall sheeting. Knee (wall) and apex heights are to underside of roof sheeting. If exact dimensions are crucial to your project, please discus the building dimensions with Steelspan Limited to get clarifications made prior to your building being manufactured. If an exact opening or clearance size is required, then this must be specifically nominated as “exact size” in this quotation. Dimensions noted for Roller doors, Roller Shutter doors, PA doors, Ranch sliders and Windows are framing trim sizes – not clear opening sizes. Plan positioning of windows may be for illustration purposes only during the sales process as bracing requirements arrived at whist structural engineering may necessitate a minor positional change.

Building Components:
Roof and Wall sheeting
All roof and wall sheeting will be typically, 0.40mm BMT 5-rib or corrugated, NZ Steel Zincalume or Coloursteel or equivalent or as stated in this quotation.
Note: the following minimum roof pitches apply
– 8 degrees Corrugate
– 3 Degrees 5 Rib
If a roof pitch lower than 3 degrees is desired Steelspan can supply trapezoidal profiles to suit at additional cost. 0.55mm BMT 5-rib or corrugated roof or wall sheeting is available as a heavier option and is not included unless stated in this quotation. Please note that warranties are not increased by ordering thicker gauge steel, as it is typically only used to minimise damage from heavier or more frequent foot traffic for maintenance situations, eg: to regularly service larger commercial air conditioning units mounted on the roof.

Frames
Galvanised steel members, gauges 0.75mm – 3.00mm BMT, to be supplied by New Zealand Steel (Galvsteel®) or equivalent. Timber poles supplied will be H5 treated of high density grade. Timber purlin / girt and windpost framing supplied will be SG8 H3 treated. Purlins and girts are typically Galvanised Top hat sections, thicknesses vary from 0.75mm to 1.15mmBMT and in depths from 60mm to 150mm, unless otherwise stated in this quotation.

Connection plates
Steelspan Limited uses various steel portal bracket systems that best suit your site location and structure application. Apex and Knee plates are typically 3.00mm or 2.00mm BMT Galvanised.

Foundation to Framing Connection Method
Connection of the structure’s main columns is determined by the building design. Where primary design is timber pole the poles will be set into concrete in a pier or pile type foundation. Where primary structure is steel either cast in concrete fixing or mechanical anchor fixing system will be used. If a chemical anchor system is requested, due to the chemical injection being a regarded as hazardous cargo, these will not be supplied as part of the building kitset.

Fasteners
Fastenings supplied are a combination of tek screws and structural bolts. All steel components of the building are designed to be suitable for conditions generally described as ‘Non-Aggressive’.

Bracing
Where nominated for use in the engineering plans, steel strap bracing is provided to wall and or roof areas. If nominated for use in the engineering plans, apex and or knee braces will be provided. Please note that the existence of apex braces and knee braces will reduce the internal clearance height of the building. Apex Knee braces do typically create a more cost-effective building. If you specifically do not want Apex Knee braces, please ensure you communicate this to Steelspan Limited and obtain confirmation of price and specification in this quotation.

Guttering and Downpipes
White PVC downpipes will be supplied as per sizes specified in plan set prepared for you. Downpipes will be supplied to take water from gutter to ground level only. Downpipe droppers are included but silicon is not provided as part of the building kitset. Joining to underground services or connecting to tank or other holding vessel not included in this quotation unless specifically listed. Gutters are supplied as Zincalume or Colorsteel folded steel box gutters complete with internal brackets. External heavy duty extreme condition brackets are not included unless specifically stated in this quotation.

Flashings
0.55mm BMT NZ Steel Zincalume or Coloursteel or equivalent unless otherwise stated in this quotation.

Building Paper
Supplied to roof and or walls area only. Type will only be supplied as specified in this quotation. Please note that building paper or under roof insulation is essential if you require protection against the effects of condensation. Netting is not included unless specifically noted in this quotation. Safety netting may be required by your building contractor for OSH purposes during construction, and it may be advisable to check this prior to commencing construction.

Roof or Wall light sheets
Translucent Fibreglass sheeting same profile as roofing or cladding are not included in this quotation unless specifically stated. Industrial grade weight of 1800 grams per square metre (GSM) will be supplied unless specifically nominated in this quotation. Safety mesh is recommended to be laid under Skylights to mitigate risk of falling through when performing maintenance. Safety mesh not included unless specifically nominated in this quotation. As an alternative to laying of safety mesh under Skylights, a “trafficable” sheeting is available at a grade weight of 3600 GSM – this can be bear the weight of a person for safety purposes. This is not included unless specifically nominated in this quotation.

Dividing or internal walls
Where dividing or internal walls are included in this quotation steel profile sheeting will be provided to one side of wall only unless specifically stated. If internal studs only are required and you are providing the lining material this will be specifically stated in this quotation.

Mezzanine Floors
Steelspan limited typically supply only the framing consisting of bearers and joists where a mezzanine floor is included in this quotation. No flooring, linings to underside, stairs, balustrades or handrails are provided unless specifically nominated in this quotation. Combined loading for mezzanine floors can be designed and supplied ranging from 1.5 – 5.0kPa (approx. 150 – 500kg per square meter). Heavier loadings increase cost of mezzanine and building structure. This can extend to engineering and foundations. Specific loading will be nominated in this any if mezzanine is included.

Vermin Flashing
Vermin flashings are not included unless specifically noted in this quotation. Applied to the wall and concrete floor slab intersection and is suitable for fully enclosed building areas only. Bird proof brush above roller doors is not included unless specifically noted in this quotation.

Roller Doors
Unless specified, roller doors are not wind rated. In most instances, all roller doors are keyed alike. Some roller door types have a limited colour range. The finish, Colorsteel or powder-coated, is dependent on roller door type. Wind lock guides are available where extreme wind situations exist, and these will not be included unless specifically nominated in this quotation. Roller Shutter Doors are available on request and represent a heavier duty option than roller doors. Typically, these doors are used in heavy industrial situations and will cost more than the roller door equivalent. Roller Shutter Doors will not be included unless specifically nominated in this quotation. All roller or roller shutter doors are wrapped (but not crated) to protect them during transport. Crating can be added up until despatch from supplier but will represent an additional cost to that shown in this quotation. Extreme care is required on unloading of any doors as this is when damage to doors is most likely to happen. Steelspan Limited will not accept responsibility for damage incurred whilst unloading of any roller or roller shutter doors shutter doors.

Personnel Access Doors
Personnel Access doors will be supplied as Zincalume® or colour coated sheathed doors complete with framing, header and jamb flashings with a standard keyed lockset. Premium aluminium Personnel Access doors can by supplied with a range of glazing or solid panels installed at additional cost. Personnel Access Doors of any type are not included unless specifically nominated in this quotation.

Aluminium Joinery
Aluminium joinery is not included unless specifically nominated in this quotation. Unless stated otherwise, all joinery is single glazed. Sizing is framing trim size not clear opening size – please confirm with Steelspan Limited if confirmation is required.

Opening Flashings
Those supplied are for that of a shed classification only. Header and side flashings are supplied to all door and window openings only if Steelspan Limited is supplying Aluminium joinery. For other classifications sill flashings may be required, but these are not provided as part of the building kitset.

Plasterboard lining
Unless specifically stated – the building listed in this quotation is not suitable for plasterboard lining with a stopped finish. If you require this, Steelspan Limited will confirm price for engineering and extra materials to achieve you desired outcome and this will be stated clearly in this quotation. This typically is the case where a portion of the building is being used for an office or a wall is being lined using plaster board as a fire rated material.

Kitset Delivery:
Delivery does not apply to any Chatham Islands, Hauraki Gulf Islands, Stewart Island or Pacific Island locations. Delivery to site means that Steelspan Limited will arrange to deliver and applies to all kitset items as noted in this quotation. The customer must ensure the building site has suitable, all weather access for large truck deliveries. The kitset cost of delivery to site is based on the customer’s site being located on, or close to, a normal delivery run. Additional fees may apply where the customer’s site is situated in a remote location, or off the normal delivery run. Delivery is by a standard flat deck truck and does not include unloading. Suitable methods of unloading are by forklift, hiab, crane, back-hoe, front end loader or by hand if you have enough labour available. Note any unreasonable delays in unloading will be on-charged to you as the customer (purchaser). If a Hiab delivery is required, this will be quoted as additional in this quotation and will be charged to you as the customer (purchaser). Should the driver determine that the site is not accessible then the kitset materials, at the driver’s discretion, may be returned to the depot for the customer to collect whereby the quoted delivery fee will still apply. Steelspan Limited will not be liable for any expenses, loss or damage resulting from a delay in delivery – any kitset delivery date shown are an estimate only. Insurance for the steel building ceases once the kitset materials are delivered to site or collected from a third-party supplier depot.

Kitset Collection:
Should you wish to make collection of the kitset building yourself, collection will be made from the various suppliers manufacturing and transport depots. Collection dates, third party addresses and contact details will be advised. Prior to collection the customer must ensure that the goods are ready for collection on the nominated dates, and upon collection must ensure that all items on the dockets are supplied and not damaged. Should the collection by the customer be delayed then, at Steelspan Limited ’s discretion, storage fees may apply equal to 1.0% of the contract price per week and payable prior to collection.

Acceptance of Goods:
It is your responsibility as customer (purchaser) to ensure that all materials noted on the delivery dockets are supplied and that they are in satisfactory condition when taking possession of the kitset items. In the event of material damage or under supply, this must be written on the delivery dockets and signed by the driver. Any claim by you as the customer (purchaser) must be made by written notice to Steelspan Limited within three (3) days and subsequently Steelspan Limited must be given reasonable opportunity to inspect materials following any such notice – otherwise it will be deemed that all materials have been accepted by the customer.

Ownership, Returns & Default:
Ownership of the kitset building remains vested with Steelspan Limited and shall not pass from Steelspan Limited until all monies due and owing by the customer are paid. Kitset buildings will not be accepted for return under any circumstances as all. Steelspan Limited buildings are manufactured to specific customer requirements in relation to size and specification. If the customer defaults in making any payment due then Steelspan Limited may at its sole discretion charge for any material price increases, storage fees and default interest at 1.5% a month from the date at which the default arose and also be liable for all recovery costs, including legal expenses incurred by Steelspan Limited, associated with any reimbursement for late payment.