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2016/013: Regarding the refusal to issue a code compliance certificate for an 11-year-old house

This determination considers the authority’s decision to refuse to issue a code compliance certificate: the grounds for the refusal were the authority’s concerns regarding the weathertightness and durability of the exterior envelope, the adequacey of barriers to a deck and stairs, surface water disposal, and a change of use. The determination reviewed the reasons given for the refusal and considered whether the items identified in the refusal comply with the Building Code.

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3rd edition, unamended

Building Code compliance > G Services and facilities > G4 Ventilation > Acceptable Solutions & Verification Methods > 3rd edition, unamended
G4 Ventilation – G4/VM1, G4/AS1

3rd edition, amendment 2

Building Code compliance > G Services and facilities > G4 Ventilation > Acceptable Solutions & Verification Methods > 3rd edition, amendment 2
G4 Ventilation – G4/VM1, G4/AS1. 3rd edition, Amendment 2. Effective 10 October 2011 - 14 August 2014.

2nd edition, amendment 1

Building Code compliance > G Services and facilities > G4 Ventilation > Acceptable Solutions & Verification Methods > 2nd edition, amendment 1
G4 Ventilation – G4/VM1, G4/AS1. Second edition, Amendment 1. Effective from 28 February 1998 – 23 June 2007.

2nd edition, unamended

Building Code compliance > G Services and facilities > G4 Ventilation > Acceptable Solutions & Verification Methods > 2nd edition, unamended
G4 Ventilation – G4/VM1, G4/AS1. 2nd edition, unamended. Effective 1 July 1992 - 1 September 1993.

2015/040: Regarding the refusal to issue a code compliance certificate for a 19 year-old house and 11 year-old alterations with stucco wall cladding

Discussed whether the external building envelop complies with Clause B2 Durability and Clause E2 External Moisture of the Building Code in force at the time consents were issued (under transitional provisions of the current Act section 436(3)(b)(i)).

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2015/032: Refusal to issue a building consent for remedial work to improve weathertightness issues to a house with a code compliance certificate

This determination covered technical issues about a proprietary system provider’s methodologies and technologies relating to liquid and foaming injection timber treatment systems used to slow the rate of decay. Discussed whether timber treatment process is building work, and whether targeted treatment can be exempt from building consent under Schedule 1 of the Act as maintenance. Discussed impacts on bracing capacity, air volatility, and the use of drying skirts. Also mentioned the provision of new plans as opposed to copied plans.

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Acceptable Solutions & Verification Methods

Building Code compliance > G Services and facilities > G4 Ventilation > Acceptable Solutions & Verification Methods
G4 Ventilation – G4/VM1, G4/AS1. Third edition, Amendment 3.

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