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Information requirements

Details about the building product information requirements and building product classes.
Building Code compliance > Product assurance and certification schemes > Building product information requirements > Information requirements

Construction systems

There are a number to factors to consider when deciding the way your home will be built.
Getting started > Smarter Homes guides > Construction and materials > Construction systems

Compliance and enforcement of the earthquake-prone building system

Building owners who do not comply with their territorial authority face infringement fees, fines, and a conviction.
Managing buildings > Managing earthquake-prone buildings > Compliance and enforcement of the earthquake-prone building system

Making it easier to build

The Government has announced a package of initiatives that will increase housing supply by reducing barriers, improving competition in the building system and lowering costs.
News and updates > Making it easier to build

How to support your building consent application

Your building consent application needs good information to show how the work will comply with the Building Code.
Projects & consents > Apply for building consent > Support your consent application

Reusing greywater

Greywater is wastewater from kitchen, laundry, showers. It can be reused.
Getting started > Smarter Homes guides > Water and waste > Reusing greywater

3.2 Alteration to entrance or internal doorway to facilitate access for persons with disabilities (3. Windows, doors and walls)

A building consent is usually not required to improve an existing entrance or internal doorway for disabled access.
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 > 3. Windows, doors and walls > 3.2 Alteration to entrance or internal doorway to facilitate access for persons with disabilities

Routes, set down points and parking (4. Vehicle circulation and parking: Designing buildings for access and usability)

Parking facilities, pick-up and set-down points and vehicle circulation points should be in the right place and keep pedestrians safe from vehicles.
Building Code compliance > D Access > 4. Vehicle circulation and parking > Routes, set down points and parking

Before building work starts (Building or renovating? Know your rights to build it right)

Approach potential contractors with your design and plans, get quotes for the job and make sure you sign a contract.
Getting started > Your rights and obligations > Homeowner rights and obligations > Know your rights > Before building work starts

C Protection from fire

There are six Building Code clauses related to protecting people in and around buildings, limiting fire spread and helping firefighting and rescue.

Supporting them are two verification methods and three acceptable solutions, based on the occupant activity in all or part of a building.

Each clause has an objective (see C1), and there may be specific products and determinations under each clause. However, most guidance applies to all of the clauses and most requirements cross over a number of other Building Code clauses, including structure and access.

Change of use and alterations of a building can trigger the need for upgrades to the fire safety systems.

Specified systems and compliance schedules has information for building owners about...

Building Code compliance > C Protection from fire
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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: