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Determinations are made by MBIE on matters of doubt or dispute to do with building work. Rulings are legally binding, but only in relation to each case.

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2022/017: Regarding the refusal to issue a code compliance certificate for weathertightness remedial work on a townhouse

Note: This determination is subject to appeal

This determination considers whether the authority was correct to refuse to issue a code compliance certificate for remedial recladding work. The determination considers whether the building work complies with clauses B2 Durability and E2 External moisture.

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2022/016: Whether building consent is required for a small unit prefabricated offsite

This determination considers an authority's proposed decision to require a building consent for prefabrication of a unit intended to be moved to another site. The determination discusses whether the unit is a 'building' in terms of the Building Act, the definition of 'building work' in the Act, and the exemption from the requirement to obtain building consent contained in clause 43 of Schedule 1 of the Act.

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2022/015: Regarding the compliance of a 1200mm high masonry swimming pool wall with Building Code Clause F4 Safety from falling

This determination considers the compliance of a 1200mm high masonry swimming pool wall with Building Code Clause F4 Safety from falling. This determination also considers whether to grant a modification of Clause F4.3.1, to permit a 1200mm change of level without a safety from falling barrier, in the circumstances of this case.

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2022/014: Authority’s decision not to issue a notice to fix for earthworks and a retaining wall

This determination considers whether the authority was correct to refuse to issue a notice to fix for site works that occurred over a period of years. The determination also considers the compliance of the work and status of the developer as a specified person.

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2022/013: Authority’s refusal to grant a building consent for the construction of a dwelling

This determination considers whether the authority was correct to refuse to grant a building consent. The determination considers whether sufficient information was included in the building consent application.

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2022/012: Whether a building which is occasionally used for public accommodation falls within the classified use 'detached dwellings'

The determination concerns the classified use of a building that is let out on occasion for public accommodation. The determination considers whether the classified use falls within "Detached dwellings" or "Community service" under Building Code Clause A1 - Classified uses.

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2022/011: Considering the authority's decision to issue a code compliance certificate for a pool barrier

This determination considers the authority's decision to issue a code compliance certificate for a pool barrier. The determination considers whether the area enclosed by the pool barrier should be included within the immediate pool area.

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2022/010: The authority's refusal to grant a building consent for foundations, a deck, a roof structure, and the installation of a solid fuel heater

This determination considers whether the authority was correct to refuse to grant a building consent. The determination considers the authority's reasons for the refusal and whether sufficient information was included in the building consent application for the authority to be satisfied that the provisions of the Building Code would be met if the building work were properly completed in accordance with the plans and specifications under section 49 of the Building Act.

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2022/009: Regarding the purported refusal of a code compliance certificate for building work undertaken in 1997

This determination considers building work that was carried out to a boarding house in 1997 and how the transitional provisions of the Building Act 2004 apply to building work that differed from the approved plans.

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2022/008: Compliance of a timber retaining wall with Building Code clauses B1 Structure and E1 Surface Water that provide protection of other property

This determination considers whether building work to construct a new retaining wall close to the boundary between two properties complies with Building Code clauses B1 Structure and E1 Surface water that have the purpose of protecting other property.

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