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Introduction (Fire performance of external wall cladding systems - Revision 2: 2020)

Building Code compliance > C Protection from fire > C1 Objectives of Clauses C2 to C6 > Fire performance of external wall cladding systems - Revision 2: 2020 > Introduction >
A suite of fire testing protocols can be used to assess performance against the New Zealand Building Code requirements.

New Zealand Building Code compliance pathways (Fire performance of external wall cladding systems - Revision 2: 2020)

Building Code compliance > C Protection from fire > C1 Objectives of Clauses C2 to C6 > Fire performance of external wall cladding systems - Revision 2: 2020 > New Zealand Building Code compliance pathways >
Summarises available compliance pathways for Building Code Clause C3 External spread of fire.

Timber within an external wall cladding system (Fire performance of external wall cladding systems - Revision 2: 2020)

Building Code compliance > C Protection from fire > C1 Objectives of Clauses C2 to C6 > Fire performance of external wall cladding systems - Revision 2: 2020 > Timber within an external wall cladding system >
Intermediate and large scale tests or protective lining material to prevent charring for timber framing.

Resources for fire testing protocols of external wall cladding (Fire performance of external wall cladding systems - Revision 2: 2020)

Building Code compliance > C Protection from fire > C1 Objectives of Clauses C2 to C6 > Fire performance of external wall cladding systems - Revision 2: 2020 > Resources for fire testing protocols of external wall cladding >
Useful resources and references for testing protocols to determine fire performance of external wall cladding systems.

4.1 Repair, maintenance, and replacement of sanitary plumbing and drainage (4. Plumbing and drainage)

Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Exempt building work guidance > 4. Plumbing and drainage > 4.1 Repair, maintenance, and replacement of sanitary plumbing and drainage >
A range of plumbing work can be done without a building consent as long as it's done by an authorised person.

7. Platforms, decks and bridges

Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Exempt building work guidance > 7. Platforms, decks and bridges >
This section includes building work for decks, platforms, bridges, boardwalks which will be accessible by the public. It also includes short-span bridges on private land, without public access.

8.6 Ground floor awnings up to 20 sqm (8. Shelters, shades and carports)

Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Exempt building work guidance > 8. Shelters, shades and carports > 8.6 Ground floor awnings up to 20 sqm >
A building consent is usually not required to attach an awning to the ground-floor or first-storey level of a building.

15. Network utilities

Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Exempt building work guidance > 15. Network utilities >
This section includes certain structures owned or controlled by network utility operators or similar.

13. Support structures

Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Exempt building work guidance > 13. Support structures >
This section includes construction of both small and large retaining walls. For large retaining wall removal, please see section 1.

14. Other structures

Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Exempt building work guidance > 14. Other structures >
This section includes photovoltaic solar panel arrays in both urban and rural zones, outdoor fireplaces or ovens, temporary storage stacks and plinths.
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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: