2015/048: Compliance with the Building Code of proposed retrofitted urea formaldehyde foam wall insulation in a 60 year-old weatherboard clad house

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This determination considers whether there was sufficient information provided in a building consent application to establish the compliance of the proposed building work. The determination discusses the approach to be taken in assessing alterations to existing buildings against the requirements of the Building Act, and applies this in respect of the proposed retrofitting of urea formaldehyde foam insulation to the 60 year-old weatherboard clad house.

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