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C/AS1, 2nd edition

C/AS1 Protection from fire for buildings with sleeping (residential) and outbuildings (risk group SH)
Building Code compliance > C Protection from fire > C1 Objectives of Clauses C2 to C6 > Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods > C/AS1, 2nd edition

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

Importance of fire and smoke doors

Any alteration to a building’s active or passive fire protection systems, other than maintenance, requires a building co
Building Code compliance > C Protection from fire > C1 Objectives of Clauses C2 to C6 > Importance of fire and smoke doors

November 2020 Amendments to C/AS2 and C/VM2 (Fire performance of external wall cladding systems)

External wall cladding system tests on large or intermediate scale and cladding material tests on small scale.
Building Code compliance > C Protection from fire > C1 Objectives of Clauses C2 to C6 > Fire performance of external wall cladding systems > November 2020 Amendments to C/AS2 and C/VM2

Case study one: 1–2-storey attached houses

A simple medium-density housing project to maximise the potential of an 850m2 section.
Building Code compliance > Introduction to medium-density housing > Case study one: 1–2-storey attached houses

Reduce the spread of illnesses this winter

Improve building ventilation to help stop the spread of illnesses this winter.
News and updates > Reduce the spread of illnesses this winter

E2/AS1, 4th edition

E2/AS1 External moisture provisions for timber-framed buildings up to 10 m in height Fourth Edition
Building Code compliance > E Moisture > E2 External moisture > Acceptable Solutions & Verification Methods > E2/AS1, 4th edition

2025/051: Compliance of an altered retaining wall with B1 Structure and a surface water management system with E1 Surface water

This determination considers whether a retaining wall on two properties complies with the provisions of Building Code Clause B1 Structure following strengthening work and additions, and whether an associated surface water management system complies with Clause E1 Surface water for the protection of other property.

Determination 2025/051 [PDF 1 MB] Date issued: 13 October 2025

About this document

Primary Building Code clause:
B1 - Structure
Also related to:
E1 - Surface Water
Primary topic:
Compliance
Council:
Porirua City Council
Section of the Building Act:
17 and 40
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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 their...

Building Code compliance > C Protection from fire

Consultation has opened for the review of the building consent system

MBIE is asking for feedback on issues with the current building consent system as the first step in a system-wide review.
News and updates > Consultation has opened for the review of the building consent system
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