Applications of 78mm KOROK® Colour Panels:

78mm KOROK® colour panels are versatile and suitable for various building applications, including:

• KOROK® External Wall Systems: Ensuring robust protection with excellent thermal, acoustic, and fire-rated properties.
• KOROK® Warehouse, Retail, and Factory Wall Systems: Providing high-performance solutions that meet the unique needs of commercial and industrial environments.

The NZBC sets out both the legal minimum sound transmission between tenancies (Clause G6) and minimum levels of fire resistance (Clauses C3 and C6). The KOROK® Intertenancy Systems Manual provides guidance on the specification and construction of systems that will both meet and exceed those minimum levels. However, designers must consider the comfort of occupants when selecting a system that will satisfy the occupants’ expectations when using the space rather than the minimum required by law.

• Clause B1 – Structure: The KOROK® Systems meet the requirements for loads arising from self-weight, earthquake, wind, impact and creep and shrinkage.
• NZBC Clause B2 – Durability: Under normal conditions of dry internal use, KOROK® Intertenancy Systems have a serviceable life in excess of 50 years and satisfy the requirements of NZBC Clause B2 - Durability.
• NZBC Clause C3 — Fire affecting areas beyond the source: KOROK® Intertenancy Systems can be used to provide passive fire protection in accordance with the requirements of NZBC Clause 3 – Spread of fire
• NZBC Clause C6 — Structural Stability: Compliance with (NZBC) Clause C6 ‘ Structural Stability’. In order to satisfy the requirements of the New Zealand Building Code (clause 6) relating to “structural stability” designers must ensure that KOROK® elements are supported by primary elements that have at least the same fire rating as the KOROK® system that is used. Where the primary elements supporting the KOROK® system are outside the fire cell, there is no requirement to apply the same FRR as the KOROK® system. Notwithstanding, post fire stability requirements of the NZBC must also be satisfied.
• NZBC Clause G6 – Airborne and Impact Sound: KOROK® Intertenancy Systems, both meet and exceed the minimum requirements outlined in NZBC Clause G6. Consideration must be given to both the minimum requirements and the comfort of occupants.

KOROK wall systems have been successfully used in New Zealand construction projects across a range of sectors, including commercial, healthcare, education, residential, and public infrastructure. The systems have a proven track record of delivering fire, acoustic, and durability performance when installed in accordance with KOROK requirements. Examples of successful applications are provided in the accompanying case studies and project portfolio: 

• Indigo Hotel Apartments
• Air New Zealand Hangar 4 
• IKEA Auckland