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Information to help you plan your building project, get consent, build to the consent and legally complete your project.

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Guide: MultiProof approval in the building consent process

Accessible version of the step-by-step guide: MultiProof approval in the building consent process.

Building Code compliance > Product assurance and certification schemes > MultiProof > Resources > Guide: MultiProof approval in the building consent process

2024/065: The authority’s decision to make changes to a building consent after the building consent had been issued.

This determination concerns an authority’s decision to re‐issue a building consent, adding a condition for natural hazard notification under section 73, after it had already issued a building consent for the same building work.

The determination considers whether the authority had the power to re‐issue the building consent.

Determination 2024/065 [PDF 315 KB] Date issued: 26 November 2024

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Primary topic:
Building controls process
Council:
Opotiki District Council
Section of the Building Act:
49, 72, 73
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Repair and replacement of plasterboard due to flooding

Information on replacing and repairing wall linings (plasterboard) that are damaged by flooding.
Managing buildings > Managing buildings in an emergency > Remediation, repair and, urgent works > Repair and replacement of plasterboard due to flooding

Summary of submissions published for the Building consent system review: options paper

We recently sought feedback as part of the review of the building consent system. This consultation focused on potential options for improvement to this system.
News and updates > Summary of submissions published for the Building consent system review: options paper

14. Other structures

This section includes ground and roof-mounted photovoltaic solar panel arrays, outdoor fireplaces or ovens, temporary storage stacks and plinths.

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 > 14. Other structures

8. Shelters, shades and carports

This section includes building work for carports, shade sails and ground floor awnings, along with the construction or removal of tents, marquees and similar lightweight structures in private or public areas.

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

Meeting the requirements for altering existing buildings (Altering an existing building)

You need to meet specific requirements when altering an existing building.
Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > Altering an existing building > Meeting the requirements for altering existing buildings

Building consent system evaluation

We are taking an in-depth look at the building consent system to better understand how it is working and to help identify opportunities for improvement.
News and updates > Building consent system evaluation

2015/024: Regarding the refusal to issue a code compliance certificate for a 12 year-old house completed under the supervision of a building certifier

Discussed as title and whether a comparison to the wharenui (marae buildings) exemption is appropriate. Also provides a general framework for modifications or waivers under section 67 of the Act, and methodology for deciding whether it is “reasonable” to grant a modification, for example, by reviewing the extent and possible consequence of the non-compliance with a specific performance clause, or reviewing for consistency with the purpose and principles of the Building Act.

Determination 2015/024 [PDF 254 KB] Date issued: 19 May 2015

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Primary Building Code clause:
Schedule 1 - Building Code
Primary topic:
Building Certifier
Council:
Selwyn District Council
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