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8.4 Shade sails (8. Shelters, shades and carports)

A building consent is usually not required for shade sails that are more than 1 metre away from a legal boundary.
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 > 8. Shelters, shades and carports > 8.4 Shade sails

2026/023: An authority’s decision to refuse to issue a notice to fix for building work to construct a retaining wall

This determination concerns an authority’s decision to refuse to issue a notice to fix for building work associated with a retaining wall. The determination considers whether the building work (including sitework) carried out on the boundary of several properties complies with clause B1.3.6 of the Building Code as it relates to avoiding the likelihood of damage to other property.
Determination 2026/023 [PDF 283 KB] Date issued: 26 June 2026

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Primary Building Code clause:
B1 - Structure
Primary topic:
Structure
Council:
Wellington City Council
Section of the Building Act:
164 and 17
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15. Network utilities

This section includes certain structures owned or controlled by network utility operators or similar.
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 > 15. Network utilities

Video: Overview of the earthquake geotechnical guidelines

An introduction to the earthquake geotechnical engineering modules and the associated education programme.
Building Code compliance > Geotechnical education > Learn about Module 1 > Video: Overview of the earthquake geotechnical guidelines

2025/041: An authority’s decision to grant a building consent under section 72 for building work on land subject to slippage

This determination considers an authority’s decision to grant a building consent under section 72. The determination considers the natural hazard provisions, including whether the land is subject or likely to be subject to the natural hazard of slippage, and whether to grant a modification of clause B1 Structure.
Determination 2025/041 [PDF 1 MB] Date issued: 29 August 2025

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Primary Building Code clause:
B1 - Structure
Primary topic:
Building Act Interpretation
Council:
Napier City Council
Section of the Building Act:
71, 72 and 73
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2010/003: Refusal to issue a building consent for cladding remediation work to a house and garage building

The decisions in this determination were confirmed on appeal to the District Court. See: Beattie v Far North District Council (District Court, Whangarei, Judge de Ridder, 26 November 2010, CIV-2010-088-000109). Appeal judgment [PDF 1.74 MB, 8 pages]
Determination 2010/003 [PDF 154 KB] Date issued: 21 January 2010

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Primary Building Code clause:
E2 - External Moisture
Also related to:
B1 - StructureB2 - Durability
Primary topic:
Weathertightness (remedial work)
Council:
Far North District Council
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2024/059: An authority’s refusal to withdraw two notices to fix issued in relation to a change of use

This determination considers an authority’s decision to refuse to withdraw two notices to fix, which the owners believe had been satisfied by reverting to the building’s original use. The determination turns on whether letting the house for short-term holiday accommodation to single groups constitutes a change of use from SH (Sleeping Single Home) to SA (Sleeping Accommodation).
Determination 2024/059 [PDF 363 KB] Date issued: 1 November 2024

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Primary Building Code clause:
A1 - Classified Uses
Primary topic:
Change of use
Council:
Auckland Council
Section of the Building Act:
114, 115
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2014/011: Regarding the refusal to accept a proposed alternative method for assessing site subsoil classes to establish Building Code compliance

Determination 2014/011 [PDF 101 KB] Date issued: 17 February 2014

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Primary Building Code clause:
B1 - Structure
Primary topic:
Structure
Council:
Wellington City Council
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2016/023: Authority's exercise of its powers in respect of a building consent application and compliance of proposed bracing system for a building

This determination considers a proposed bracing system designed by the applicant and whether the authority had sufficient information in order to establish on reasonable grounds that the building work would comply with the requirements of the Building Code.
Determination 2016/023 [PDF 2 MB] Date issued: 4 July 2016

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Primary Building Code clause:
B1 - Structure
Primary topic:
Structure
Council:
Southland District Council
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2013/062: Regarding the issuing of a code compliance certificate for building work affecting other property

Determination 2013/062 [PDF 116 KB] Date issued: 1 October 2013

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Primary Building Code clause:
B1 - Structure
Primary topic:
Structure
Council:
Auckland Council
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