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2025/003: Refusal to grant a building consent for the construction of a lift in an existing commercial building

This determination concerns an authority’s decision to refuse to grant an application for a building consent to install a new lift into an existing two‐storey commercial building.

The determination considers the authority’s reasons for the refusal and whether the new lift complies with the Building Code clause D2 if required by clause D1.3.4. The determination will also consider whether to grant a waiver or modification in respect of those clauses.

Determination 2025/003 [PDF 452 KB] Date issued: 28 January 2025

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Primary Building Code clause:
D1 - Access routes
Also related to:
D2 - Mechanical installations for access
Primary topic:
Access
Council:
Tauranga City Council
Section of the Building Act:
112, 17
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3. Pedestrian circulation: Designing buildings for access and usability

All building users are pedestrians at some point and need a well-designed, constructed and maintained external pedestrian environment.
Building Code compliance > D Access > 3. Pedestrian circulation

11. Building management: Designing buildings for access and usability

An Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Manual needs to be prepared to record information relevant to the use of the built environment.
Building Code compliance > D Access > 11. Building management

10. Means of escape: Designing buildings for access and usability

When designing a building and escape routes, consider how everyone can evacuate the building quickly and safely in an emergency.
Building Code compliance > D Access > 10. Means of escape

9. Building types: Designing buildings for access and usability

Transport buildings, sports facilities, retail premises and historic buildings have particular issues affecting their use which need to be considered.
Building Code compliance > D Access > 9. Building types

8. Fixtures and fittings: Designing buildings for access and usability

Design and place fixtures and fittings such as seating, switches, controls and sanitary fittings in toilets so that they are easily accessed and used.
Building Code compliance > D Access > 8. Fixtures and fittings

7. Interior space: Designing buildings for access and usability

Design interior spaces and facilities such as kitchens and toilets so they best meet the needs of users.
Building Code compliance > D Access > 7. Interior space

4. Vehicle circulation and parking: Designing buildings for access and usability

Vehicle circulation routes should be logical, safe and easy to follow.
Building Code compliance > D Access > 4. Vehicle circulation and parking

6. Internal circulation: Designing buildings for access and usability

Effective internal circulation is critical to the safe and easy movement of people around buildings.
Building Code compliance > D Access > 6. Internal circulation

5. Building entrances: Designing buildings for access and usability

Design building entrances so that they are as easy to use as possible for a wide range of people.
Building Code compliance > D Access > 5. Building entrances
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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: