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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.

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.

This determination considers whether the building consent should have been issued subject to a section 73 condition, which requires notification of a natural hazard to be placed on the land title. The determination considers whether the land is subject to a natural hazard, and whether the building work was a ‘major alteration’. 

This determination considers a notice to fix issued by the authority for an alleged contravention of section 40 in carrying out work without a building consent in relation to the temporary relocation of a building on site.

This determination considers an authority’s decision to refuse to issue a code compliance certificate for building work carried out to relocate a dwelling.

The determination considers the reason for the authority’s decision, which related to inspections that were not carried out.

This determination considers an authority’s decision to refuse to remove an entry on the property’s record of title relating to a natural hazard. It discusses whether the property is subject or likely to be subject to the natural hazard of slippage.

This determination considers whether a swimming pool barrier complies with Clause F9.3.3 in relation to a pole on the outside of the barrier. The determination discusses whether the pole could assist children under 5 years of age in negotiating the barrier.

This determination considers an authority’s decision to issue a notice to fix and whether there has been a change of use under the Building Act of a house and converted garage. The determination also considers the authority’s decision to issue a dangerous and insanitary building notice for the converted garage.