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Building consent exemptions tool

Buildit allows homeowners to answer a few questions about a project to see if it needs a building consent.
Building consent exemptions tool

Regulation 6A – Notification requirements

The notification requirements will ensure the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and the accreditation body are advised of significant changes in a building consent authority.

BCA accreditation > Detailed regulatory guidance on the BCA accreditation scheme > Regulation 6A – Notification requirements

Use licensed people for restricted building work

Understand why you might need an LBP for some residential building work and where to find one.
Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Choosing the right people for your type of building work > Use licensed people for restricted building work

Step-by-step guide - building product information requirements

End-to-end process, and the roles and responsibilities of each stakeholder group as required by the regulations
Building Code compliance > Product assurance and certification schemes > Building product information requirements > Resources > Step-by-step guide - building product information requirements

How to identify defects

Help for homeowners and contractors unsure about what constitutes defective work but isn't covered by the Building Code.
Projects & consents > Sign-off and maintenance > Completing your project > How to identify defects

Consumer protection

When it comes to building and renovating in Aotearoa New Zealand, there are laws to protect you.

Consumer protection measures are aimed at safeguarding people involved in residential building and renovation projects.

It is essential that both you and your builder are aware of your rights and responsibilities to ensure a successful building or renovation experience.

Find out what you can do to help the project run smoothly and what to do if things don't go to plan.

Getting started > Consumer protection

1st edition, amendment 13

Amendment 13, 1 June 2016 until 30 May 2017, to B1/AS1.

30 November 2016: Amendment 13 is confirmed in accordance with section 30 of the Building Act 2004. Amendment 13 was introduced on 1 June 2016 without prior public consultation, which subsequently occurred from 20 July to 31 August 2016. After considering feedback from this consultation, MBIE confirms Amendment 13 will continue in force. Reasons for this are:

  • the potential for injury when structural glass barriers break unexpectedly 
  • an increasing use of structural glass barriers.
Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods > 1st edition, amendment 13

Fire test methods for external wall cladding systems (Fire performance of external wall cladding systems - Revision 2: 2020)

Clarifies what test methods can/may be used to determine fire performance of external cladding systems to demonstrate compliance with Building Code.

Building Code compliance > C Protection from fire > C1 Objectives of Clauses C2 to C6 > Fire performance of external wall cladding systems - Revision 2: 2020 > Fire test methods for external wall cladding systems

Owners of potentially earthquake-prone buildings

There are things you must do if your territorial authority notifies you that your building is earthquake prone.
Managing buildings > Managing earthquake-prone buildings > Owners of potentially earthquake-prone buildings

Smart steps to lowering emissions

Try some of these smart steps to help lower emissions and make your home or building more resilient to climate change.
Getting started > Climate Change Work Programme > Resources > Smart steps to lowering emissions
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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: