Previous determinations

This determination considered whether there was a change of use for the purpose of sections 114 and 115, in regard to building work carried out to increase the number of bedrooms in a building to 12.

Note: This determination is subject to clarification.

This determination discusses the assessment required under section 115 when there is a change of use to only part of a building, particularly in respect of Building Code clause B1 Structure and whether a detailed seismic assessment is required for the whole building.

This determination considers the authority’s decision to issue a notice to fix for an unnotified change of use. The determination considers the old and new uses of the building, in order to determine whether the building has undergone a change of use in contravention of sections 114 and 115 of the Building Act.

The determination also discusses the particulars and remedies contained in the notice. 

This determination considers an authority’s decision to issue a notice to fix under section 164 of the Building Act 2004.

The determination turns on whether there has been a ‘change of use’ of a building for the purposes of the Act.  

This determination considers an authority’s decision to refuse to withdraw two notices to fix, which the owners believe had been satisfied by reverting to the building’s original use.

The determination turns on whether letting the house for short-term holiday accommodation to single groups constitutes a change of use from SH (Sleeping Single Home) to SA (Sleeping Accommodation).

This determination is subject to appeal​.

This determination considers an authority’s decision to issue a notice to fix. The determination considers whether a change of use has occurred, the remedies in the notice, and whether section 167 of the Building Act applies.

This determination considers an authority’s decision to issue a notice to fix and whether there has been a change of use under the Building Act of a house and converted garage. The determination also considers the authority’s decision to issue a dangerous and insanitary building notice for the converted garage.

This determination considers an authority’s decision to issue a notice to fix under section 164 of the Building Act 2004. The determination turns on whether there has been a 'change of use' of a building or part of the building for the purposes of the Act.

This determination considers whether the building in its proposed use will comply with the Building Code in regards to fire safety, laundering, and food preparation.  The determination discusses the proposed use of the building and whether there will be a change of use under the Regulations.

This determination involves building work that was carried out without consent to a double garage built across the boundary of two properties to install an ensuite, kitchen unit and bedrooms in each. The determination discusses the use under the Regulations before and after the building work and whether there was a change of use, the grounds for refusing to issue a certificate of acceptance, and the issuing of multiple notices to fix.