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Summary of submissions published for the Building consent system review: options paper

We recently sought feedback as part of the review of the building consent system. This consultation focused on potential options for improvement to this system.
News and updates > Summary of submissions published for the Building consent system review: options paper

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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

Mould in damp buildings

How to clean mould and fungi safely.
Resolving problems > Resolution options > Weathertight Issues > Signs of a leaky home > Mould in damp buildings

2016/052: Regarding the compliance of a relief drain from the safety valve to a hot water cylinder in a three-year-old house

This determination considers the compliance of a PVC foul water drainage system to a house where the TPR valve from a hot water cylinder drained into the foul water system.  The hot water cylinder was connected to a solid fuel wetback and a solar water heater as uncontrolled heating sources.

Determination 2016/052 [PDF 176 KB] Date issued: 1 November 2016

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Primary Building Code clause:
G13 - Foul water
Also related to:
B2 - Durability
Primary topic:
Plumbing - drainage and pipework
Council:
Timaru District Council
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Compliance and enforcement of the earthquake-prone building system

Building owners who do not comply with their territorial authority face infringement fees, fines, and a conviction.
Managing buildings > Managing earthquake-prone buildings > Compliance and enforcement of the earthquake-prone building system

Removing water and identifying damage to buildings

Flooding can damage key elements of your building, which can be a risk.
Managing buildings > Managing buildings in an emergency > Remediation, repair and, urgent works > Flood damaged buildings > Removing water and identifying damage to buildings

Earthquake-prone building system review begins

The Government has today published the terms of reference for the review of the earthquake-prone buildings (EPB) system. The Review is now underway and will look at the way Aotearoa New Zealand manages seismic risk in existing buildings.
News and updates > Earthquake-prone building system review begins

2017/083: Refusal of code-compliance certificate for house and producer statement for on-site waste water treatment system

This determination considers an authority’s refusal to issue a code compliance certificate for an on-site waste water treatment system because the installer had not provided a producer statement for the completed system.  The determination considers the likely compliance of the completed system.

Determination 2017/083 [PDF 184 KB] Date issued: 20 November 2017

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Primary Building Code clause:
G13 - Foul water
Primary topic:
Plumbing - drainage and pipework
Council:
Timaru District Council
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2024/041: Regarding the authority’s refusal to grant a building consent for building work to replace the existing fire alarm system in a cool store.

This determination considers the decision by the authority to refuse to grant a building consent for work to disestablish an existing sprinkler system. The authority considered that there were outstanding issues regarding the fire load within the building, the proposed replacement warning system, and the fire rating requirements for the building. The determination discusses the outstanding issues at the time the building consent was refused, and the refusal letter issued by the authority.

Determination 2024/041 [PDF 413 KB] Date issued: 13 August 2024

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Primary Building Code clause:
C3 - Fire affecting areas beyond the fire source
Also related to:
C4 - Movement to a place of safety
Primary topic:
Fire safety
Council:
Christchurch City Council
Section of the Building Act:
112, 17, 49, 50
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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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