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B2 Durability

Confirming the use of materials that will remain functional for the minimum periods specified (5, 15 or ≥50 years).
Building Code compliance > B Stability > B2 Durability

Passive cooling

Design your home to keep it comfortable throughout summer without needing air conditioning.
Getting started > Smarter Homes guides > Design > Passive cooling

Different ways to comply with the Building Code

Find out different ways to demonstrate compliance with the Building Code.
Building Code compliance > How the Building Code works > Different ways to comply with the Building Code

Endorsed Standards

Endorsed Standards are making it easier to use building products from recognised overseas jurisdictions.
Building Code compliance > Product assurance and certification schemes > Overseas products and standards > Endorsed Standards

Checking a property for contamination and house condition

Make sure to check the condition, risks, and potential contamination hazards of a site or home.
Getting started > Smarter Homes guides > Siting and location > Checking a property for contamination and house condition

Insulating your home

Homes with good insultation are comfortable all year long, and cost less to heat and cool.
Getting started > Smarter Homes guides > Heating, cooling and insulation > Insulating your home

2.5 Unoccupied detached buildings for housing fixed plants or machinery (2. Detached, standalone buildings)

Certain unoccupied buildings that don't normally pose a safety risk don't 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 > 2. Detached, standalone buildings > 2.5 Unoccupied detached buildings for housing fixed plants or machinery

12.1. Signs up to 6 square metres, with 3 metre height limit (12. Signage)

A sign doesn't require a building consent if its face is under 6 square metres, and height is below 3 metres.
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 > 12. Signage > 12.1. Signs up to 6 square metres, with 3 metre height limit

6.2. Porches and verandas exceeding 20 sqm in floor area but not exceeding 30 sqm - Engineer (6. Porches, verandas and pergolas)

Porches and verandas can be built up to 30sqm if you engage a chartered professional engineer to design or review the de
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 > 6. Porches, verandas and pergolas > 6.2. Porches and verandas exceeding 20 sqm in floor area but not exceeding 30 sqm - Chartered Profes

New Zealand Claims Resolution Service launches

The Government has announced the launch of the New Zealand Claims Resolution Service (NZCRS) to support homeowners with insurance claims following a natural disaster.
News and updates > New Zealand Claims Resolution Service launches
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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: