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Understanding the technical categories

Updated questions and answers about Canterbury's green zone technical categories.
Building Code compliance > Canterbury rebuild > Understanding the technical categories

Regulation 17 – Assuring quality

BCAs must have a system that supports quality and continuous improvement in its management and operation.
BCA accreditation > Detailed regulatory guidance on the BCA accreditation scheme > Regulation 17 – Assuring quality

Roof domes (acrylic or polycarbonate) and potential failure

Roof domes must be designed for the worst effects from weather, plus anticipated people or maintenance loads.
Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > Roof domes (acrylic or polycarbonate) and potential failure

Routes, set down points and parking (4. Vehicle circulation and parking: Designing buildings for access and usability)

Parking facilities, pick-up and set-down points and vehicle circulation points should be in the right place and keep pedestrians safe from vehicles.
Building Code compliance > D Access > 4. Vehicle circulation and parking > Routes, set down points and parking

13.2 Retaining walls up to 1.5 metres depth of ground (13. Support structures)

A building consent is not needed for retaining walls up to 1.5 metres high that are not supporting any additional load.
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 > 13. Support structures > 13.2 Retaining walls up to 1.5 metres depth of ground

8.2. Carports between 20 and 40 sqm in floor area – Chartered Professional Engineer (8. Shelters, shades and carports)

Carports can be built up to 40sqm if they are designed or the design is reviewed by an engineer.
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 > 8. Shelters, shades and carports > 8.2. Carports between 20 and 40 sqm in floor area – Chartered Professional Engineer

2.1 Single-storey detached buildings not exceeding 10 square metres (2. Detached, standalone buildings)

A building consent is usually not required for small buildings such as garden sheds, cabins and sleepouts.
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 > 2. Detached, standalone buildings > 2.1 Single-storey detached buildings not exceeding 10 square metres

Changes to the BCA accreditation guidance

Changes have recently been made to the online regulatory guidance for the Building Consent Authority Accreditation Guidance.
News and updates > Changes to the BCA accreditation guidance

Guidance for decision-makers and territorial authorities

Guidance for territorial authorities and decision makers on how to manage buildings in an emergency.
Managing buildings > Managing buildings in an emergency > Roles and responsibilities for building emergency management > Guidance for decision-makers and territorial authorities

Compliance schedules

Building owners (and homeowners with cable cars) have ongoing responsibilities.
Projects & consents > Sign-off and maintenance > Completing your project > Compliance schedules
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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: