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This determination considers an authority’s decision to issue a notice to fix for contravention of sections 40 and 17 of the Building Act 2004.

The determination considers whether the unit as modified is a vehicle or a building, and whether it complies with Building Code clauses D1, E2 and G13.

This determination considers the authority's decision to grant a discretionary exemption from the requirement to obtain building consent for the construction of a section of pool barrier. The determination also considers the compliance of the new section of pool barrier with Clause F9 of the Building Code (Means of restricting access to residential pools).

This determination concerns sitework carried out by the applicant’s neighbour and whether this is likely to cause damage or nuisance to the applicant’s property in breach of Clause E1 Surface water.  The determination also considers whether the authority was correct to grant a building consent and a code compliance certificate for this work.

This determination considers whether a new two-storey building without a lift to the upper level bar/restaurant complies with Clause D1. The determination also discusses the relationship between the criteria in the Building Code and the New Zealand Standard NZS 4121: Design for Access and Mobility in relation to buildings requiring a lift.

This determination looks at the authority’s decision to refuse to grant a building consent for alterations to an existing multi-unit dwelling due to a dormer wall not being fire rated. The determination considers whether fire rating the wall is necessary to meet the requirements of section 112(1)(b) of the Building Act.

This determination considers the authority's decision to issue a notice to fix relating to a retaining wall surrounding a tennis court in a rural location. In making this decision the determination will consider the south and west sections of the retaining wall and whether the building work done to these sections falls under clause 41 of Schedule 1 of the Act.