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6. Internal circulation: Designing buildings for access and usability

Effective internal circulation is critical to the safe and easy movement of people around buildings.
Building Code compliance > D Access > 6. Internal circulation

2021/019: Regarding the compliance of a swimming pool barrier that incorporates an existing balcony balustrade

This determination considers the compliance of a pool barrier that incorporates a balcony balustrade. In determining whether the barrier achieves the compliance with Clause F9 Means of Restricting Access to Residential pools of the Building Code, the determination assesses the barrier against the Acceptable Solution F9/AS1 and as an alternative solution.
Determination 2021/019 [PDF 1.5 MB] Date issued: 16 September 2021

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Primary Building Code clause:
F9 - Restricting access to residential pools
Primary topic:
Pool safety
Council:
Auckland Council
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Videos to support EPB methodology learning

Get a better understanding of how the Earthquake-prone Buildings Methodology system affects building owners
Managing buildings > Managing earthquake-prone buildings > Earthquake-prone buildings resources > Videos to support EPB methodology learning

2015/026: Regarding the issue of a notice to fix and whether a prefabricated unit is a building or a vehicle

Discussed whether the prefabricated unit is a vehicle, and whether it falls within the definition of a building under section 8 (1) (a) of the Building Act. Also discussed whether the relocation of the unit constituted building work and could be subject to a notice to fix.
Determination 2015/026 [PDF 201 KB] Date issued: 29 May 2015

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Primary topic:
Building Act Interpretation
Council:
Buller District Council
Section of the Building Act:
8 and 40
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5.1 Thermal insulation (5. Insulation and moisture barriers)

A building consent is not required to insulate an existing building, except for external walls and internal firewalls.
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 > 5. Insulation and moisture barriers > 5.1 Thermal insulation

2025/026: An authority's decision to refuse to grant a waiver of the Building Code for multiple isolated steps on access routes

This determination considers an authority’s decision to refuse to grant a building consent subject to a waiver from Building Code clause D1.3.3(i) for the proposed construction of isolated steps between multiple bedrooms and prefabricated ‘pods’ containing sanitary fixtures at a multi-storey university student accommodation building. The determination considers the intended use of the building and whether the steps are on access routes. 
Determination 2025/026 [PDF 349 KB] Date issued: 5 June 2025

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Primary Building Code clause:
D1 - Access routes
Also related to:
A1 - Classified Uses
Primary topic:
Access
Council:
Christchurch City Council
Section of the Building Act:
17 and 67
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2004/013: Access and facilities for people with disabilities in a tavern

Determination 2004/013 [PDF 243 KB] Date issued: 29 April 2004

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Primary Building Code clause:
D1 - Access routes
Also related to:
G1 - Personal hygieneG5 - Interior environment
Primary topic:
Accessibility
Council:
Manukau City Council (now Auckland Council)
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How the Building Code works

Find out how the Building Code works, what is does and how you can show your plans comply.
Building Code compliance > How the Building Code works

Other Construction Contracts Act 2002 requirements

Other requirements under the Construction Contracts Act 2002.
Projects & consents > Why contracts are valuable > Construction Contracts Act 2002 > Other Construction Contracts Act 2002 requirements

1.4 Removal of building element (1. General alterations, maintenance and removal)

Removing an element from a building up to 3 storeys high may not require a building consent.
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 > 1. General alterations, maintenance and removal > 1.4 Removal of building element
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