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.
Previous determinations may provide some useful guidance for those faced with similar problems, but note that individual circumstances may vary.
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This determination is concerned with the compliance of a panel facade cladding system used in the recladding of two apartments at the top of a multi-level building. Due to its height, the building fell outside the scope of the Accetable Solution and Verification Method, and the determination considered the effect of wind pressures likely to be imposed on the cladding system.
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This determination considers the compliance of the proposed building work with respect to durability. The determination includes the expert opinion of a specialist in corrosion engineering, and discusses the exposure and corrosion zones relevant to the site.
This determination is concerned with the compliance of the AAC cladding to a four year old house and the authority's refusal to issue an amendment for repairs and repainting. The determination discusses damage caused by thermal movement due to the dark paint colour, and the authority's request for a producer statement and warranty for the cladding.
This determination is concerned with the compliance of a house and alterations that are, respectively, 21 and 9 years old. The determination considers the authority’s reasons for refusing the code compliance certificates, and whether the house currently complies with the requirements of the Building Code, particularly with respect to weathertightness and durability.
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