Description
The Orion Aluminium Louvre Pergola System by Apollo NZ is supported by a fully engineered PS1 Producer Statement – Design, making it suitable for building consent applications across New Zealand. The system has been structurally designed, assessed, and verified by CGW Consulting Engineers, ensuring compliance with the New Zealand Building Code – Clause B1 (Structure).
This certification gives homeowners, builders, and local councils confidence that the Orion System meets national structural performance standards for strength, wind, and seismic loading.
✅ What Is a PS1 Producer Statement?
A PS1 (Producer Statement – Design) is an official engineering document confirming that:
• The structure has been professionally designed
• It meets the requirements of the New Zealand Building Code – Clause B1
• It is suitable for use in building consent applications
• The design is backed by professional indemnity insurance
For the Orion System, this means the pergola structure is engineered, verified, and nationally compliant.
🏠 What the Orion PS1 Covers
The PS1 certification applies to the:
• Generic aluminium louvre pergola structural frame
• Single bay pergolas
• Double bay pergolas
• Short span and long span configurations
• Nationwide usage across New Zealand
The structural design applies to both residential and commercial installations.
🌬 Designed for New Zealand Wind, Snow & Earthquake Conditions
The Orion System has been engineered using:
• AS/NZS 1170 Wind Load Standards (2021)
• AS/NZS 1170 Snow & Ice Load Standards
• AS/NZS 1170 Earthquake Load Standards
Wind Design:
• Designed for NZ Wind Regions NZ1 → NZ4
• Includes uplift and downward wind pressure analysis
• Accounts for lee zones and directional wind effects
Snow Load Design:
• Designed for snow regions N1 to N5
• Tested up to sub-alpine conditions within approved elevation limits
Earthquake Design:
• Designed to NZS 1170.5 seismic standards
• Suitable for most NZ seismic zones
• Elastic seismic behaviour verified
🧱 Structural Materials & Design Life
• Structural Material: Aluminium Alloy 6005-T5
• Design Life: 25 years
• Structural Importance Level: IL1 (Residential & Standard Commercial Use)
• Column Heights Tested: Up to 3.0 m
• Foundation Load Reactions: Fully calculated and verified
All beam, column, and connection components were subjected to:
• Allowable stress testing
• Deflection control
• Buckling analysis
• Torsional resistance
• Uplift and lateral wind resistance
🔩 Beam, Column & Connection Engineering
The PS1 includes full structural verification of:
• Main beams
• Support columns
• Double beam spans
• Beam-to-column connections
• Stainless steel anchoring bolts
• Shear, moment, and torsional forces
Each structural connection has been verified for:
• Shear loads
• Tension forces
• Bearing stress
• Uplift resistance
📍 Site Limitations for PS1 Validity
To remain compliant under the generic PS1:
• Sites must be below 400 m elevation (depending on wind zone)
• Hill ridges, escarpments, and extreme lee zones are excluded
• Hazard factor must remain below Z = 0.5
• Lower roof snow drifting locations excluded
If your site falls outside these limits, site-specific engineering can be arranged.
🌏 Where the Orion PS1 Can Be Used
The PS1 is valid for:
• Residential louvre pergolas
• Commercial outdoor dining areas
• Hospitality decks
• Poolsides
• Balconies
• Outdoor lounges
• Retail outdoor spaces
Accepted by territorial authorities across New Zealand.
🔍 Why the Orion PS1 Matters
Having a certified PS1 means:
• Faster building consent approval
• Reduced need for site-specific engineering
• Confidence in wind, earthquake, and structural safety
• Legal protection for builders and homeowners
• National deployment capability
✅ Summary – Orion System PS1 at a Glance
• PS1 Structural Design Certified
• Designed to NZ Building Code Clause B1
• Engineered for NZ Wind, Snow & Seismic Conditions
• 25-Year Structural Design Life
• Residential & Commercial Approved
• Nationwide Consent Ready
• Designed & Verified by CPEng Engineers
• Supplied by Apollo NZ
