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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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2015/058: Regarding the refusal to issue a building consent for a proposed apartment block with a single means of escape in a retirement complex

This determination discusses the compliance of a proposed block of apartments in a retirement village with respect to the limit provided for the numbers of people with disabilities likely to be present on any given floor when using the Acceptable Solution C/AS2. The determination sets out a method of calculating the numbers of people with disabilities for a known population by age.

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2008/098: The issuing of a notice to fix concerning dangerous and insanitary aspects of a motel unit

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2015/056: Regarding the compliance of asphalt roof shingles to roofs where the rainwater is harvested and used as potable water

This determination discusses the approaches used in two different test methodologies for products that are used in contact with drinking-water. The determination considered whether there is evidence currently available that would indicate whether asphalt shingles used as part of a rainwater harvesting system will leach contaminants or particulates to an extent that would make the collected water unsuitable for human consumption (non-potable).

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2015/055: Regarding the code compliance of building work in a new house

This determination considers whether there was sufficient information provided in a building consent application to establish the compliance of the proposed building work, and whether the building work as constructed complies with the Building Code.

2015/053: The refusal to issue a building consent for barriers to a swimming pool

This determination discusses the Building Code obligations in Clause F4.3.5 for a proposed dwelling forming part of a pool barrier. The determination also considers the area enclosed by the proposed building work and an existing pool fence in respect of restricting access of children under the age of six to the immediate pool area as required by Clause F4.3.4

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2015/049: Regarding the refusal to issue a code compliance certificate for alterations to an existing house

This determination considers the compliance of alterations to a house to extend an existing deck drain through roof space to a gutter, and the particular jointing method used. The determination discusses the required durability for the deck drain and considers current and future performance.

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This information is published by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Chief Executive. It is a general guide only and, if used, does not relieve any person of the obligation to consider any matter to which the information relates according to the circumstances of the particular case. Expert advice may be required in specific circumstances. Where this information relates to assisting people: