Building Code compliance >
BCTRAG November 2019 meeting
Summary and materials of the November 2019 meeting of the Building Code Technical Risk Advisory Group (BCTRAG).
Managing buildings >
General information on building safety in earthquakes
You need to seek professional engineering advice for any structural concerns you have about your building.
Building Code compliance >
BCTRAG June 2019 meeting
Summary and materials of the 5 June 2019 meeting of the Building Code Technical Risk Advisory Group (BCTRAG).
Building Code compliance >
BCTRAG March 2019 meeting
Summary and materials of the 5 March 2019 meeting of the Building Code Technical Risk Advisory Group (BCTRAG).
Projects & consents >
Sign-off and maintenance >
Completing your project >
How to identify defects
Help for homeowners and contractors unsure about what constitutes defective work but isn't covered by the Building Code.
Building Code compliance >
Maintaining the Building Code >
Programme of work
The Building Code update outlines the topics being worked on for current and future consultations. These topics supports other programmes of work such as higher-density housing and Building for Climate Change.
BCA accreditation >
Key roles and responsibilities
An overview of the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders in the building consent authority accreditation scheme.
BCA accreditation >
Key steps in the accreditation process
There are up to seven key steps in the process to become an accredited organisation.
News and updates >
GNS releases the revised New Zealand National Seismic Hazard Model results
GNS released the results of the revised National Seismic Hazard Model, which MBIE will use to inform risk settings.
Building Code compliance >
C Protection from fire >
C1 Objectives of Clauses C2 to C6 >
Alternative solutions for clause C Protection from Fire >
Fire alternative solutions resources
Resources to help fire engineers and designers to develop alternative solutions.