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2024/041: Regarding the authority’s refusal to grant a building consent for building work to replace the existing fire alarm system in a cool store.

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Determination 2024/041[PDF 413 KB]

 

About this determination

Date issued
13 August 2024
Primary Building Code clause:
C3 - Fire affecting areas beyond the fire source
Also related to:
C4 - Movement to a place of safety
Primary topic:
Fire safety
Council:
Christchurch City Council
Section of the Building Act:
112, 17, 49, 50

Summary

This determination considers the decision by the authority to refuse to grant a building consent for work to disestablish an existing sprinkler system. The authority considered that there were outstanding issues regarding the fire load within the building, the proposed replacement warning system, and the fire rating requirements for the building. The determination discusses the outstanding issues at the time the building consent was refused, and the refusal letter issued by the authority.

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