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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

Seismic Map

Find out what the new earthquake-prone building requirements will be for any address from 1 July 2027.
Managing buildings > Managing earthquake-prone buildings > Seismic Map

3rd edition, amendment 6

E2 External moisture – E2/VM1, E2/AS1, E2/AS2, E2/AS3. Third edition, Amendment 6.
Building Code compliance > E Moisture > E2 External moisture > Acceptable Solutions & Verification Methods > 3rd edition, amendment 6

Case study four

Example: three types of brick
Building Code compliance > Product assurance and certification schemes > Product assurance for building products > Case studies > Case study four

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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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

2020/021: Regarding the refusal to issue a code compliance certificate for the replacement of waterproofing membranes and tiles to concrete decks

This determination considers whether the changes to a decking system to an existing building in a retirement village constitute a minor variation to the building consent issued for remedial work to the building. The determination considers whether the as-built decking system is compliant and examines the variation against the guidance issued by the Ministry on minor variations.

Determination 2020/021 [PDF 111 KB] Date issued: 14 August 2020

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Primary Building Code clause:
E2 - External Moisture
Also related to:
B1 - StructureB2 - Durability
Primary topic:
Weathertightness
Council:
Auckland Council
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Security and gas detection systems, and compliance schedule requirements

Warning systems in buildings (except single household units) are specified systems with ongoing requirements.
Managing buildings > Managing your BWoF > Security and gas detection systems

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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Building Amendment Bill introduced to Parliament

The Building Amendment Bill proposes reforms to New Zealand's building system, including changes to liability settings, consenting processes and research funding. The reforms are designed to make building easier, faster and more affordable, while supporting a more efficient construction sector and stronger protections for homeowners.
News and updates > Building Amendment Bill introduced to Parliament
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