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New system for building emergency management

In December 2019, the Building Amendment Act will take effect and provide a new system for councils and MBIE to manage buildings during and after emergencies.
News and updates > New system for building emergency management

Purpose and objectives of the BCA accreditation scheme

The purpose and objectives of the building consent authority accreditation scheme.
BCA accreditation > Purpose and objectives of the BCA accreditation scheme

2020/012: Regarding compliance of building work with Building Code Clause E1 Surface water and the decision to issue a notice to fix in respect of it

This determination considers whether a depression on semi-rural property can be considered a suitable outfall for a surface water drainage system. The authority issued the notice to fix because it considered the drainage system had not been constructed in accordance with the consented plans. The determination considers the compliance of the outfall and whether the authority was correct to issue the notice to fix

Determination 2020/012 [PDF 525 KB] Date issued: 29 June 2020

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Primary Building Code clause:
E1 - Surface Water
Primary topic:
Surface water
Council:
Timaru District Council
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2018/061: Installation of a replacement wood burner and wetback where a new tempering valve was also installed

This determination considers the installation of a tempering valve to an existing hot water system in a house that was being altered: the alteration involved the replacement of both a wood burner and wetback water heater.  A tempering valve was installed as part of the alteration and the determination considers the compliance of the existing hot water system to the extent required by section 112 of the Act.

Determination 2018/061 [PDF 120 KB] Date issued: 7 December 2018

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Primary Building Code clause:
G12 - Water supplies
Primary topic:
Alterations to existing buildings
Council:
Masterton District Council
Section of the Building Act:
112
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2017/026: Notice to fix issued in respect of a commercial laundromat

This determination was sought by the authority in regards to whether a notice to fix was correctly issued to the designer as a specified person, and whether the sprinkler system is a specified system for the purpose of the compliance schedule and building warrant of fitness.  The determination also considers the compliance of particular features of the building, and discusses the various contraventions listed in the notice to fix.

Determination 2017/026 [PDF 695 KB] Date issued: 26 April 2017

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Primary topic:
Building controls process
Council:
Palmerston North City Council
Section of the Building Act:
163, 164
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3.1 Windows and exterior doorways in existing dwellings and outbuildings (3. Windows, doors and walls)

A building consent is usually not required for work related to a window or exterior doorway in an existing dwelling.
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 > 3.1 Windows and exterior doorways in existing dwellings and outbuildings

4th edition, unamended

F7 Warning systems – F7/AS1. Fourth edition, unamended.
Building Code compliance > F Safety of users > F7 Warning systems > Acceptable Solutions & Verification Methods > 4th edition, unamended

Regulation 7(2)(h) – Receiving and managing complaints about building control functions

BCA accreditation > Detailed regulatory guidance on the BCA accreditation scheme > Regulation 7 – Performing building control functions > Regulation 7(2)(h) – Receiving and managing complaints about building control functions

Transcript: Protection from fire (Building Code update webinar)

Transcript for video explaining the Building Code update 2022 for Protection from Fire.
Transcripts > Transcript: Protection from fire (Building Code update webinar)

4.7 Alteration to existing sanitary plumbing (excluding water heaters) (4. Plumbing and drainage)

An authorised person can carry out alterations to sanitary plumbing in certain circumstances.
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 > 4. Plumbing and drainage > 4.7 Alteration to existing sanitary plumbing (excluding water heaters)
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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: