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2015/032: Refusal to issue a building consent for remedial work to improve weathertightness issues to a house with a code compliance certificate

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Determination 2015/032[PDF 317 KB]

 

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Date issued
8 June 2015
Primary Building Code clause:
E2 - External Moisture
Also related to:
B1 - StructureF2 - Hazardous building materialsG1 - Personal hygieneG4 - VentilationG5 - Interior environment
Primary topic:
Weathertightness (remedial work)
Council:
Auckland Council

Summary

This determination covered technical issues about a proprietary system provider’s methodologies and technologies relating to liquid and foaming injection timber treatment systems used to slow the rate of decay. Discussed whether timber treatment process is building work, and whether targeted treatment can be exempt from building consent under Schedule 1 of the Act as maintenance. Discussed impacts on bracing capacity, air volatility, and the use of drying skirts. Also mentioned the provision of new plans as opposed to copied plans.

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