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Public buildings (About this guide: Designing buildings for access and usability)

Find out the types of buildings that are likely to be categorised as public buildings.
Building Code compliance > D Access > About this guide > Public buildings

Rapid post disaster building usability assessment – flooding

A field guide to promote a consistent approach to rapid building usability assessments after a flood.
Managing buildings > Managing buildings in an emergency > Rapid Building Assessment System > Rapid building assessment resources > Rapid post disaster building assessment – flooding

2025/008: An authority’s decisions to issue two notices to fix for a change of use and construction of tents without building consent

This determination considers an authority’s decisions to issue two notices to fix.

The determination considers whether the owner’s house had undergone a change of use in contravention of sections 114 and 115 of the Building Act 2004.

It also considers whether two tents installed on the property were exempt from the requirement to obtain a building consent under Schedule 1 of the Building Act.

Determination 2025/008 [PDF 449 KB] Date issued: 10 February 2025

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Primary Building Code clause:
A1 - Classified Uses
Primary topic:
Change of use
Council:
Marlborough District Council
Section of the Building Act:
164, 165
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2015/031: Refusal to issue compliance certificates for a 12 year-old shop, 8 year-old toilet block and alterations to a building consent

Discussed building work exempt under Schedule 1 for which building consent is not required, compliance of building work with the Building Code in force at the time of construction, and amendment to a building consent to modify the durability periods and remove building elements that no longer exist. Also discussed the need for a certificate of acceptance for alterations carried out without building consent when consent was required.

Determination 2015/031 [PDF 143 KB] Date issued: 7 June 2015

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Also related to:
B1 - StructureG12 - Water suppliesG13 - Foul waterB2 - DurabilityC - Protection from Fire
Primary topic:
Compliance
Council:
Waimakariri District Council
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Garage classification guidance

How to classify freestanding, uninhabited garages in relation to failure.
Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > Garage classification guidance

Contractors: Do your homework

If your job is renovating or building, you need to understand your client's rights as a consumer.
Getting started > Your rights and obligations > Builder and designer rights and obligations > Contractors: Do your homework

How the earthquake-prone building system works

Buildings that pose the greatest risk to public safety in an earthquake are targeted by the new system.
Managing buildings > Managing earthquake-prone buildings > How the earthquake-prone building system works

2023/028: Regarding the compliance of a pool barrier with section 162C of the Building Act 2004

This determination considers whether a metal pool barrier, with surrounding vegetation and gaps which are larger than 100mm, complies with section 162C of the Building Act. The determination discusses the various pathways to compliance, including the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987, clause F4 of the Building Code applicable at the time pool was constructed, clause F9 of the current Building Code and Acceptable Solution F9/AS1.

Determination 2023/028 [PDF 3.9 MB] Date issued: 20 October 2023

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Primary Building Code clause:
F9 - Restricting access to residential pools
Also related to:
F4 - Safety from falling
Primary topic:
Pool safety
Council:
Hamilton City Council
Section of the Building Act:
162C, 450B
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International symbol of access (ISA)

Know what the international symbol of access means, where it should be used and how to use it well.
Building Code compliance > F Safety of users > F8 Signs > International symbol of access (ISA)

Securing parapets and facades on unreinforced masonry buildings

Guidance for building owners, councils and engineers who are required to secure parapets and facades on URM buildings.
Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > Securing parapets and facades on unreinforced masonry buildings
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