{
  "name": "Pergola Wiki jurisdiction-first standards navigation",
  "version": "1.0",
  "dateModified": "2026-08-03",
  "recordCount": 6,
  "questionFamilyCount": 7,
  "landingPage": "https://pergola.wiki/standards-map/",
  "description": "A bilingual editorial map of official standards and approval entry points for six jurisdictions, with current-edition or transition notes, registered source identifiers and explicit local-verification boundaries.",
  "methodology": "Official entry pages were checked on the stated date. Edition labels and transition dates are recorded as navigation metadata; local adoption, project applicability and technical correctness are not inferred.",
  "evidenceBoundary": "This is not standards text, a code-adoption database, legal or engineering advice, a permit decision, product certification or independent external review. Confirm the current adopted rules and project evidence with the responsible authority and qualified parties.",
  "records": [
    {
      "id": "united-states",
      "region": "United States",
      "regionZh": "美国",
      "approvalFramework": "Model codes plus state and local adoption, amendments, zoning and permit administration.",
      "approvalFrameworkZh": "示范规范，加上州和地方采纳、修订、分区及许可管理。",
      "currentReference": "2024 IRC Appendix BF patio-cover provisions and ASCE/SEI 7-22 load criteria.",
      "currentReferenceZh": "2024 IRC 附录 BF 露台覆盖规定及 ASCE/SEI 7-22 荷载准则。",
      "statusNote": "Appendix BF is not mandatory unless adopted. Confirm the locally adopted code, amendments, zoning, permit path and site design criteria.",
      "statusNoteZh": "附录 BF 只有被采纳后才具有强制性。仍须确认当地采纳规范、修订、分区、许可路径及场地设计参数。",
      "officialUrls": [
        "https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IRC2024P2/appendix-bf-patio-covers",
        "https://www.asce.org/publications-and-news/codes-and-standards/asce-sei-7-22"
      ],
      "sourceIds": [
        "icc-irc",
        "icc-ibc",
        "asce-7"
      ],
      "checkedDate": "2026-08-03"
    },
    {
      "id": "european-union-eea",
      "region": "European Union / EEA",
      "regionZh": "欧盟 / 欧洲经济区",
      "approvalFramework": "Eurocodes, National Annexes, national implementation and local planning or approval.",
      "approvalFrameworkZh": "欧洲规范、国家附录、国内实施，以及地方规划或审批。",
      "currentReference": "Second-generation Eurocodes transition coordinated by CEN and national standards bodies.",
      "currentReferenceZh": "由 CEN 与各国标准机构协调的第二代欧洲规范过渡。",
      "statusNote": "The JRC schedule records delivery of all parts to national standards bodies by 30 March 2026, national publication by 30 September 2027 and withdrawal of first-generation parts by 30 March 2028. The applicable national set and Annex still require confirmation.",
      "statusNoteZh": "JRC 时间表记录：全部分册于 2026-03-30 前交付各国标准机构，2027-09-30 前完成国家发布，第一代分册于 2028-03-30 前撤销。实际适用的国家版本与国家附录仍须确认。",
      "officialUrls": [
        "https://eurocodes.jrc.ec.europa.eu/second-generation-eurocodes",
        "https://eurocodes.jrc.ec.europa.eu/"
      ],
      "sourceIds": [
        "eurocode-1",
        "eurocode-5",
        "eurocode-9"
      ],
      "checkedDate": "2026-08-03"
    },
    {
      "id": "united-kingdom",
      "region": "United Kingdom",
      "regionZh": "英国",
      "approvalFramework": "Four nation-specific planning and building-control systems, followed by the competent local authority.",
      "approvalFrameworkZh": "四个地区各自的规划与建筑监管体系，再由相应地方主管部门实施。",
      "currentReference": "England Planning Portal and Approved Documents; separate official entry points for Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.",
      "currentReferenceZh": "英格兰 Planning Portal 与 Approved Documents；威尔士、苏格兰及北爱尔兰分别使用各自官方入口。",
      "statusNote": "Select the correct UK nation first. Do not transfer an England rule, another nation's technical guidance or a local decision across borders; planning and building-regulations checks remain separate.",
      "statusNoteZh": "应先确认项目所属英国地区。不得跨地区移用英格兰规则、其他地区技术指南或地方决定；规划与建筑法规仍须分别核验。",
      "officialUrls": [
        "https://interactive.planningportal.co.uk/faqs/do-i-need-to-apply-for-planning-permission-for-a-pergola",
        "https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/approved-documents",
        "https://www.gov.wales/building-regulations-approved-documents",
        "https://www.gov.scot/collections/building-standards/",
        "https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/building-regulations-technical-booklets"
      ],
      "sourceIds": [
        "uk-planning",
        "uk-approved-docs",
        "wales-approved-documents",
        "scotland-building-standards",
        "northern-ireland-technical-booklets"
      ],
      "checkedDate": "2026-08-03"
    },
    {
      "id": "australia",
      "region": "Australia",
      "regionZh": "澳大利亚",
      "approvalFramework": "NCC plus state or territory adoption, variations, planning and local administration.",
      "approvalFrameworkZh": "NCC，加上州或领地采纳、差异规定、规划及地方管理。",
      "currentReference": "NCC 2025 status differs across all eight states and territories; building, plumbing and transition dates can also differ within one jurisdiction.",
      "currentReferenceZh": "NCC 2025 在八个州和领地的状态不同；同一地区内建筑、给排水与过渡日期也可能不同。",
      "statusNote": "Use the dated eight-jurisdiction register, then confirm the application date, code volume, local variations, planning rules, site hazards and actual classification with the responsible authority.",
      "statusNoteZh": "先查阅带日期的八地区登记，再向主管部门确认申请日期、规范分册、地方差异、规划规则、场地危险性及实际分类。",
      "officialUrls": [
        "https://ncc.abcb.gov.au/faq/general-ncc",
        "https://www.nsw.gov.au/housing-and-construction/compliance-and-regulation/how-to-comply-national-construction-code",
        "https://www.building.vic.gov.au/before-you-start-building/building-standards-in-victoria",
        "https://www.housing.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/89712/building-and-plumbing-newsflash-637.pdf",
        "https://plan.sa.gov.au/resources/building/building_code/2025-updates/state-updates",
        "https://www.parliament.wa.gov.au/hansard/daily/uh/2026-05-05/33",
        "https://www.cbos.tas.gov.au/topics/housing/renting",
        "https://www.cmtedd.act.gov.au/open_government/inform/act_government_media_releases/chris-steel-mla-media-releases/2026/national-construction-code-adoption-to-support-homeowners-and-industry",
        "https://nt.gov.au/property/building/code/national-construction-code"
      ],
      "sourceIds": [
        "ncc-volume-two",
        "ncc-pergola",
        "ncc-2025-transition",
        "nsw-ncc-2025-adoption",
        "vic-ncc-2025-adoption",
        "qld-ncc-2025-adoption",
        "sa-ncc-2025-adoption",
        "wa-ncc-2025-adoption",
        "tas-ncc-2025-adoption",
        "act-ncc-2025-adoption",
        "nt-ncc-2025-adoption"
      ],
      "checkedDate": "2026-08-03"
    },
    {
      "id": "canada",
      "region": "Canada",
      "regionZh": "加拿大",
      "approvalFramework": "National model code followed by provincial or territorial adoption, amendments and municipal administration.",
      "approvalFrameworkZh": "国家示范规范，再由省或地区采纳、修订并由市政管理。",
      "currentReference": "National Building Code of Canada 2025.",
      "currentReferenceZh": "《加拿大国家建筑规范 2025》。",
      "statusNote": "NBC 2025 is a model code, not proof of the rule in force at a project address. Confirm the adopted provincial or territorial code, local bylaws, zoning and climatic data.",
      "statusNoteZh": "NBC 2025 是示范规范，不能证明某项目地址现行适用的规则。仍须确认省或地区采纳规范、地方法规、分区及气候数据。",
      "officialUrls": [
        "https://nrc.canada.ca/en/certifications-evaluations-standards/codes-canada/codes-canada-publications/national-building-code-canada-2025"
      ],
      "sourceIds": [
        "canada-nbc"
      ],
      "checkedDate": "2026-08-03"
    },
    {
      "id": "new-zealand",
      "region": "New Zealand",
      "regionZh": "新西兰",
      "approvalFramework": "Building Act and Building Code duties, consent exemptions, council administration and other applicable law.",
      "approvalFrameworkZh": "《建筑法》和《建筑规范》义务、许可豁免、地方议会管理及其他适用法律。",
      "currentReference": "MBIE exemption 6.5 for simple-framed, unroofed pergolas.",
      "currentReferenceZh": "MBIE 第 6.5 项豁免：简单框架且无屋顶的 Pergola。",
      "statusNote": "The official exemption page states no size limit for that named unroofed form. Adding a roof or changing the work changes the pathway; Building Code and other legal duties still apply.",
      "statusNoteZh": "官方豁免页面说明该类无屋顶形式没有尺寸上限。增加屋顶或改变工程内容会改变路径；建筑规范及其他法律义务仍然适用。",
      "officialUrls": [
        "https://www.building.govt.nz/projects-and-consents/planning-a-successful-build/scope-and-design/check-if-you-need-consents/building-work-that-doesnt-need-a-building-consent/technical-requirements-for-exempt-building-work/6-porches-verandas-and-pergolas/6-5-pergolas"
      ],
      "sourceIds": [
        "nz-pergola-exemption",
        "nz-building-system"
      ],
      "checkedDate": "2026-08-03"
    }
  ],
  "questionFamilies": [
    {
      "id": "classification-and-adoption",
      "question": "What is the structure legally called, and which edition is actually adopted?",
      "questionZh": "该结构在法律上如何分类，实际采纳的是哪个版本？",
      "evidence": "Authority classification, adopted-code notice, local amendments, zoning and permit record.",
      "evidenceZh": "主管部门分类、规范采纳公告、地方修订、分区及许可记录。",
      "limit": "A national model code or product name cannot establish the local outcome.",
      "limitZh": "国家示范规范或产品名称不能确定当地结论。"
    },
    {
      "id": "site-actions",
      "question": "Which wind, snow, rain, seismic or other site actions apply?",
      "questionZh": "哪些风、雪、雨、地震或其他场地作用适用？",
      "evidence": "Jurisdictional hazard data and a project-specific design basis tied to location, geometry and exposure.",
      "evidenceZh": "管辖区危险性数据，以及与地点、几何和暴露条件对应的项目设计依据。",
      "limit": "Generic maps and marketing ratings do not establish project actions.",
      "limitZh": "通用地图和营销等级不能确定项目作用。"
    },
    {
      "id": "structural-design",
      "question": "How are members, connections, anchors and foundations verified?",
      "questionZh": "构件、连接、锚栓和基础如何核验？",
      "evidence": "Coordinated calculations, drawings, material standards and connection or foundation details.",
      "evidenceZh": "相互协调的计算、图纸、材料标准以及连接或基础详图。",
      "limit": "A material standard alone does not prove a complete load path.",
      "limitZh": "单一材料标准不能证明完整传力路径。"
    },
    {
      "id": "product-configuration",
      "question": "Does a product test or evaluation cover the proposed configuration?",
      "questionZh": "产品测试或评估是否覆盖拟用配置？",
      "evidence": "Traceable report, edition, specimen, span, operating state, limits and installation conditions.",
      "evidenceZh": "可追溯报告、版本、试件、跨度、运行状态、限制及安装条件。",
      "limit": "Certification language without configuration scope is not project evidence.",
      "limitZh": "缺少配置范围的认证表述不是项目证据。"
    },
    {
      "id": "drainage-envelope",
      "question": "How are rain, drainage, overflow and building interfaces resolved?",
      "questionZh": "降雨、排水、溢流及建筑接口如何解决？",
      "evidence": "Rainfall basis, catchment, falls, outlets, overflow path, discharge route and interface details.",
      "evidenceZh": "降雨依据、集水面积、坡度、出口、溢流路径、排放路线及接口详图。",
      "limit": "A closed roof or short hose test does not prove weatherproofing.",
      "limitZh": "封闭屋面或短时淋水测试不能证明防雨性能。"
    },
    {
      "id": "fire-accessibility-services",
      "question": "Which fire, accessibility, electrical or other service duties are triggered?",
      "questionZh": "哪些消防、无障碍、电气或其他固定服务义务被触发？",
      "evidence": "Applicable regulations, project layout, product ratings and records from responsible qualified parties.",
      "evidenceZh": "适用法规、项目布局、产品等级，以及责任范围内合格人员的记录。",
      "limit": "One discipline's approval does not establish compliance in another.",
      "limitZh": "一个专业的批准不能证明另一个专业已经合规。"
    },
    {
      "id": "installation-and-handover",
      "question": "What proves that approved requirements were installed and handed over?",
      "questionZh": "什么能够证明批准要求已落实安装并完成移交？",
      "evidence": "Inspection records, photographs, test results, commissioning settings, as-built documents and maintenance instructions.",
      "evidenceZh": "检查记录、照片、测试结果、调试设置、竣工文件及维护说明。",
      "limit": "Design documents do not by themselves prove completed workmanship.",
      "limitZh": "设计文件本身不能证明实际施工已经完成。"
    }
  ]
}