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This determination involves two adjoining household units. The determination discusses whether the Building Code obligations relating to fire separation apply given the age of construction and whether there has been a change of use.

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 considers the issue of a dangerous building notice in respect of timber-framed decks to three apartment buildings. Remedial work resulting from water ingress has been carrier out to two decks, and a dangerous building notice has been issued in respect of the remaining decks.

Discussed weathertightness of the external envelope, and transitional provisions around code compliance certificates for work completed under a building consent issued under the former Act.

Discussed whether the authority was legally entitled to place conditions on a building consent, particularly regarding a “quality assurance plan” in respect of potential timber remediation.

This determination considers whether a unit is a building that is subject to the Building Act. It discusses the tests of 'immovability' and 'permanent or long-term occupation' in relation to a vehicle, and the requirements for a notice to fix.

This determination considers an authority's refusal to issue a certificate of acceptance for internal work to construct two rooms inside a pole shed. The determination discusses the scope of the work covered by the application for a certificate of acceptance and the reasons given for the refusal.

This determination considers whether a proposed horse shelter was exempt from the need for a building consent under Schedule 1 of the Act and also whether the authority was correct to refuse to issue an exemption under Schedule 1(2).  The determination discusses what an authority can consider when considering whether to grant a discretionary exemption under Schedule 1(2).