News and updates >
2020 Building Advisory Panel members announced
MBIE announced the new members of the Building Advisory Panel on 25 June 2020. The Panel will provide MBIE's Deputy Chief Executive of Building, Resources and Markets with guidance, advice and direction on the ways to support an innovative and...
Building Code compliance >
BCTRAG November 2019 meeting
Summary and materials of the November 2019 meeting of the Building Code Technical Risk Advisory Group (BCTRAG).
Managing buildings >
General information on building safety in earthquakes
You need to seek professional engineering advice for any structural concerns you have about your building.
Building Code compliance >
BCTRAG June 2019 meeting
Summary and materials of the 5 June 2019 meeting of the Building Code Technical Risk Advisory Group (BCTRAG).
Building Code compliance >
BCTRAG March 2019 meeting
Summary and materials of the 5 March 2019 meeting of the Building Code Technical Risk Advisory Group (BCTRAG).
Projects & consents >
Sign-off and maintenance >
Completing your project >
How to identify defects
Help for homeowners and contractors unsure about what constitutes defective work but isn't covered by the Building Code.
BCA accreditation >
Key roles and responsibilities
An overview of the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders in the building consent authority accreditation scheme.
BCA accreditation >
Key steps in the accreditation process
There are up to seven key steps in the process to become an accredited organisation.
Building Code compliance >
C Protection from fire >
C1 Objectives of Clauses C2 to C6 >
Alternative solutions for clause C Protection from Fire >
Fire alternative solutions resources
Resources to help fire engineers and designers to develop alternative solutions.
Building Code compliance >
Canterbury rebuild >
Issue 8 - February 2015
5 clarifications and new information on technical issues relating to the residential guidance for Canterbury.