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This determination is concerned with the compliance of a timber retaining wall with Building Code Clause B1 Structure. The determination considers whether the wall once completed will comply with Building Code Clause B1 Structure, and whether the authority was correct not to issue a notice to fix in relation to the retaining wall.

This determination considers whether a structure is a building for the purposes of the Building Act, and whether the authority was correct to issue a notice to fix in relation to this.  The determination discusses the definitions of building and vehicle under section 8 of the Building Act.

This determination considers the compliance of the remedial work carried out to eight decks. The determination considers the authority’s reasons for refusing to issue the code compliance certificate and whether the building work complies with the requirements of the Building Code.

This determination is concerned with the compliance of an 11-year-old house.  The determination considers the authority’s reasons for refusing to issue the code compliance certificate and whether the building work complies with the requirements of the Building Code.

This determination considers the authority’s refusal to issue a code compliance certificate where the building work was carried out without required inspections.  The determination considers the compliance of three areas identified by the authority in its refusal.

Note: The determination was subject to appeal but this was dismissed by the Court. See: The Wanaka Gym v Department of Building and Housing [PDF 93 KB] (District Court, Queenstown, 6 September 2012, CIV-2011-059-000225)

The decisions in this determination were confirmed on appeal to the District Court. See: Beattie v Far North District Council (District Court, Whangarei, Judge de Ridder, 26 November 2010, CIV-2010-088-000109). Appeal judgment [PDF 1.74 MB, 8 pages]

Discussed whether the stucco wall cladding as installed complies with Clause B2 and E2 of the Building Code. Also discussed whether a modification of durability provisions is appropriate.