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Fire clause requirements and application (Alternative solutions for Building Code clause C Protection from Fire)

Alternative solutions need to consider which Building Code clauses are affected by the specific design aspects.
Building Code compliance > C Protection from fire > C1 Objectives of Clauses C2 to C6 > Alternative solutions for clause C Protection from Fire > Fire clause requirements and application

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

2016/020: The refusal to issue a code compliance certificate for an 8-year-old house

This determination considers the authority’s decision to refuse to issue a code compliance certificate for a house; the authority’s concerns were chiefly to do with the weathertightness and durability of the exterior envelope. The determination discusses the authority’s reasons for the refusal, and whether there was sufficient evidence of compliance in order to issue a code compliance certificate.

Determination 2016/020 [PDF 528 KB] Date issued: 3 June 2016

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Primary Building Code clause:
E2 - External Moisture
Also related to:
D1 - Access routesF4 - Safety from fallingF7 - Warning systemsG13 - Foul waterB2 - Durability
Primary topic:
Weathertightness
Council:
Auckland Council
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Escalators (6. Internal circulation: Designing buildings for access and usability)

Escalators should be easy to locate and convenient and safe to use.
Building Code compliance > D Access > 6. Internal circulation > Escalators

November 2020 Building Code update

The November 2020 Building Code decisions have been published.
Building Code compliance > Maintaining the Building Code > November 2020 Building Code update

2016/027: The refusal to issue a code compliance certificate for 14-year-old alterations to plaster-brick house

This determination is concerned with the compliance of 14-year-old additions to a plastered brick veneer house. This determination considers the authority’s reasons for refusing the code compliance certificate, and whether the alterations comply with the requirements of the Building Code.

Determination 2016/027 [PDF 194 KB] Date issued: 13 July 2016

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Primary Building Code clause:
E2 - External Moisture
Also related to:
E1 - Surface WaterE3 - Internal moistureG12 - Water suppliesG13 - Foul waterB2 - Durability
Primary topic:
Compliance
Council:
Selwyn District Council
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How building users act on decisions (1. Building user activity: Designing buildings for access and usability)

The built environment should assist building users wanting to move within it and enable them to approach and operate features, fixtures and fittings.
Building Code compliance > D Access > 1. Building user activity > Taking action

2015/054: Rearding the refusal to issue a code compliance certificate for a 21 year-old house

This determination discusses the code compliance of a 21 year-old house set in a rural location. The determination also considers building elements that have satisfied their required durability requirements under Clause B2 and the maintenance of such items.

Determination 2015/054 [PDF 196 KB] Date issued: 28 August 2015

About this document

Primary Building Code clause:
E2 - External Moisture
Also related to:
B1 - StructureH1 - Energy EfficiencyE1 - Surface WaterE3 - Internal moistureF2 - Hazardous building materialsG12 - Water suppliesG13 - Foul waterB2 - Durability
Primary topic:
Weathertightness
Council:
Waikato District Council
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Sanitary facilities (7. Interior space: Designing buildings for access and usability)

Design sanitary facilities to meet a range of needs, taking into consideration their location and how people get in and out of the space.
Building Code compliance > D Access > 7. Interior space > Sanitary facilities

1.3 Penetrations (1. General alterations, maintenance and removal)

A building consent is usually not required to make a penetration up to 300 mm through internal or external components.
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 > 1. General alterations, maintenance and removal > 1.3 Penetrations
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