Appendix 1: Building score sheet
Complete this score sheet to get a total score for the existing building (refer to Consider the key factors for further information). You can then use Table 1: Recommended information requirements – means of escape from fire to help you decide how much information you might typically request as part of the building consent process.
| Building score sheet | |||
| Type | Key factors | Points | Score |
| Likelihood of existing building complying | Building age | ||
| Approved from 1 June 2001 onwards | 0 | ||
| Approved between 1 January 1993 and 31 May 2001 | 1 | ||
| Approved on or before 31 December 1992 | 3 | ||
| Information held on the building by the BCA or TA (Score one of these only and choose the most comprehensive assessment) | |||
| For buildings approved from 1 June 2001: no consents made | 0 | ||
| Full building assessment on file dated 1 June 2001 or later | 2 | ||
| Full building assessment on file dated on or before 31 May 2001 | 4 | ||
| One or more partial building assessments on file | 6 | ||
| No assessment on file for building additions or alterations | 8 | ||
| Unable to determine history of building | 8 | ||
| Extent of proposed work | Extent of the proposed building work | ||
| Minor | 0 | ||
| Moderate | 3 | ||
| Significant | 6 | ||
| Potential consequences of not complying | Building importance level | ||
| Level 1 | 0 | ||
| Level 2 | 4 | ||
| Level 3 | 8 | ||
| Level 4 and Level 5 | 12 | ||
| Additional points for building level 1, 2 or 3 with sleeping facilities | 4 | ||
| Total score to use with table 1 | |||