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This determination considers building work done without consent to an existing workshop in a commercial building: the building work included installing storage racks and internal partitions, and the installation of sanitary and kitchen facilities. The determination discusses whether the work was exempt from the need to obtain a building consent under Schedule 1 of the Building Act, and whether the building had undergone a change of use.

This determination considers whether the authority correctly exercised its powers in issuing a notice to fix for building work carried out without building consent having been obtained.  The matter turns on whether the building work was exempt under Schedule 1 as a repair or replacement of an outbuilding.

This determination considers whether the retaining walls without barriers would comply with Clause F4 Safety from falling. The determination also discusses whether the building work to erect the barriers was exempt from the need for a building consent under Schedule 1.

This determination considers whether a retaining wall on two properties complies with the provisions of Building Code Clause B1 Structure following strengthening work and additions, and whether an associated surface water management system complies with Clause E1 Surface water for the protection of other property.

Discussed the nature and complexity of building work and the relative competencies of those carrying out the work in relation to whether an exemption for building consent should be granted under Schedule 1(2), and the need for independent quality assurance systems and checks against the Building Code.