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2018/008: Accessible parking facilities for a proposed mixed-use building

This determination considers the compliance of a proposed building in respect of parking provisions for people with disabilities to access the commercial spaces on the ground floor. The building contains mechanical stacking car parks that have been designated for use by residents only.

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2017/084: Compliance of new building without a lift with regard to disability access

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.

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2017/079: Decision to issue notice to fix for building work

This determination concerns a return wall to a retaining wall built under a building consent; the return wall encroaches over the owners’ boundary into a neighbouring property.  The authority issued a notice to fix in respect of the return wall, as it is of the view it was a built without first obtaining an amendment to the consent.  The determination considers whether the notice to fix was correctly issued, and whether the return wall was a major or minor amendment to the building consent.

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2022/014: Authority’s decision not to issue a notice to fix for earthworks and a retaining wall

This determination considers whether the authority was correct to refuse to issue a notice to fix for site works that occurred over a period of years. The determination also considers the compliance of the work and status of the developer as a specified person.

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2023/023: Regarding the failure to issue a notice to fix for a concrete slab foundation.

This determination considers the authority's decision to not issue a notice to fix for a concrete slab foundation after complaints were made by the owner.This determination is subject to appeal.

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2023/017: The proposed issue of a notice to fix regarding the change of use of motel units

This determination considers whether there was a change of use in relation to a buildingthat was used for emergency housing, where previously it had been used as touristaccommodation. More specifically, the determination considers whether the use groupchanged from 'sleeping accommodation' to 'sleeping residential' and, if so, whether thatresulted in additional or more onerous Building Code requirements.

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2017/027: Compliance of space saver stairs as an alternative solution

This determination considers the compliance of space saver stairs to a mezzanine level in a house. The determination discusses how the intended use of the mezzanine level will affect the Acceptable Solution design requirements, and whether the stairs comply with Clause D1 as an alternative solution.

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2017/009: Compliance with Clause D1 in regards to the use of balustrade capping as a handrail in a house

This determination considers whether a balustrade handrail as constructed complies with Clause D1. The determination considers the use of the balustrade capping as a handrail and discusses the relevant width measurement and whether the capping is sufficient to provide a firm grasp in the event of a fall.

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2016/054: Regarding the decision to issue a code compliance certificate in respect of earthquake repairs to a house

This determination considers a request by the authority to reverse its decision to issue a code compliance certificate; the authority became aware that the building work was not compliant with the building consent or with the Building Code. The determination discusses the scope of the authority's powers in respect of withdrawing code compliance certificates, and concludes that this can only be done through a determination.

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Guidance information

Read the guidance to learn more about the rules that apply to tiny houses and what requirements need to be considered before building a tiny house.

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:

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