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This determination discusses considerations in granting building consent for an addition to an existing building where a change of use has occurred without approval and where building work had been carried out without consent when consent was required.

This determination considers the compliance of the building work in light of a refusal to issue a code compliance certificate; the refusal was primarily on the grounds of concerns regarding weathertightness and durability of the exterior cladding given the building’s age.

This determination discusses the application of importance levels in the seismic loading standard AS/NZS 1170 for two new hospital buildings as a means of compliance with B1/VM1 in relation to Clause B1 of the Building Code.

Discussed the issue of a code compliance certificate without wording to record that a modification of Clause B2.3.1 had been made, and whether there is a requirement under the Act for modifications of the Building Code to be noted on the code compliance certificate.

Discussed whether the prefabricated unit is a vehicle, and whether it falls within the definition of a building under section 8 (1) (a) of the Building Act. Also discussed whether the relocation of the unit constituted building work and could be subject to a notice to fix.

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