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2024/011: The compliance of a solid fuel heater and flue system with Building Code clause G4.3.4 as it relates to the protection of other property

This determination considers the decision to issue a code compliance certificate for the installation of a domestic solid fuel heater and flue system. The determination considers whether the system’s flue was installed in a way that avoids creating a nuisance to other property in accordance with clause G4.3.4.

Determination 2024/011 [PDF 420 KB] Date issued: 19 March 2024

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Primary Building Code clause:
G4 - Ventilation
Primary topic:
Ventilation
Council:
Timaru District Council
Section of the Building Act:
17
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Video: Rockfall: Design considerations for passive protection structures

An overview for those involved in the design of passive rockfall protection structures.
Building Code compliance > Geotechnical education > Learn about rockfall > Video: Rockfall: Design considerations for passive protection structures

Updated information on private building consent authority registration

MBIE has recently updated the information available on how a private entity can demonstrate they meet the requirements to become a building consent authority (BCA).
News and updates > Updated information on private building consent authority registration

2015/028: Refusal to grant building consent and whether proposed alterations to an existing building comply with the Building Code

Considered the application of sections 17 and 112 of the Act, and the compliance of the proposed fire alarm system. Discussed compliance of the building as a whole after the alterations ‘as nearly as is reasonably practicable’ with respect to means of escape, and how the approach involves the balancing of sacrifices and difficulties of upgrading against the advantages of upgrading. Discussed use of MBIE guidance and “gap assessment”.

Determination 2015/028 [PDF 619 KB] Date issued: 4 June 2015

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Primary Building Code clause:
C - Protection from Fire
Also related to:
F7 - Warning systems
Primary topic:
Fire safety
Council:
Marlborough District Council
Section of the Building Act:
112
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An introduction to weathertightness design principles

Guidance on designing and constructing weathertight buildings in New Zealand, including principles of weathertightness.
Building Code compliance > E Moisture > E2 External moisture > An introduction to weathertightness design principles

Building System Regulatory Strategy

Learn about the future of the building regulatory system and use the Building for the Future Indicators Tool.
Building System Regulatory Strategy

Resources for fire testing protocols of external wall cladding (Fire performance of external wall cladding systems)

Useful resources and references for testing protocols to determine fire performance of external wall cladding systems.

Building Code compliance > C Protection from fire > C1 Objectives of Clauses C2 to C6 > Fire performance of external wall cladding systems > Resources for fire testing protocols of external wall cladding

November 2018 Building Code update

November 2018 amendments to the Building Code published.
Building Code compliance > Maintaining the Building Code > November 2018 Building Code update

Third consultation of the biannual Building Code update closing soon

Submissions are closing 5pm, 13 September 2019 for the next instalment of updates and improvements to the Building Code
News and updates > Third consultation of the biannual Building Code update closing soon

E2/VM1, 4th edition

E2/VM1 Cladding systems of buildings up to 10 m in height including junctions with windows, doors and penetrations 4th edition
Building Code compliance > E Moisture > E2 External moisture > Acceptable Solutions & Verification Methods > E2/VM1, 4th edition
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