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Territorial and regional authority discretionary exemptions

Territorial or regional authorities can use their discretion to exempt any building work from 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 > Work you can do without a building consent > Territorial and regional authority discretionary exemptions

Exterior building materials

The materials used for the exterior of your building will depend on personal priorities.
Getting started > Smarter Homes guides > Construction and materials > Exterior building materials

Step 4: BCA determines whether the proposed alteration complies with the requirements

BCAs consider building consent applications to determine if they comply with the alterations requirements.
Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > Altering an existing building > Demonstrating and assessing compliance for buildings undergoing alterations > Step 4: BCA determines whether the proposed alteration complies with the requirements

Regulation 7(2)(a) – Consumer information

BCA accreditation > Detailed regulatory guidance on the BCA accreditation scheme > Regulation 7 – Performing building control functions > Regulation 7(2)(a) – Consumer information

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

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

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

Scope and design

Learn where to start your building or renovation project, your legal obligations and where to get more information.
Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design

Installing insulation

Insulation needs to be installed properly to be effective
Getting started > Smarter Homes guides > Heating, cooling and insulation > Installing insulation

2019/015: Regarding the refusal to extend the specified intended life of a house

This determination concerns the authority’s refusal to extend the specified intended life of a straw-bale house.  It considers whether the authority had the power to consent to the extension when written notice from the owner proposing to extend the life of the building was not received until after the previous specified life had expired.  The determination discusses the conditions on the consent and the reasons for the specified intended life, the form in which the authority may choose to give consent to extend that life, and the evidence available on the building’s performance.

Determination 2019/015 [PDF 190 KB] Date issued: 3 May 2019

About this document

Also related to:
E2 - External MoistureB2 - Durability
Primary topic:
Building Act Interpretation
Council:
Selwyn District Council
Section of the Building Act:
113, 114, 116
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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: