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3. Windows, doors and walls

This section includes building work for windows, internal walls, internal and external doorways, internal linings and finishes, and internal doorway alteration for accessibility reasons.

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 > 3. Windows, doors and walls

Regulations 7(2)(d)(ii) and (iii) – Assessing applications and allocating them for processing

BCA accreditation > Detailed regulatory guidance on the BCA accreditation scheme > Regulation 7 – Performing building control functions > Regulations 7(2)(d)(ii) and (iii) – Assessing applications and allocating them for processing

Summary of Submissions published for the review of the building consent system

MBIE has published a Summary of Submissions for the review of the building consent system
News and updates > Summary of Submissions published for the review of the building consent system

Self-certification for plumbing and drainlaying scheme commences on 7 September 2026

From 7 September 2026, endorsed plumbers and drainlayers can self-certify eligible work under a new voluntary scheme.
News and updates > Self-certification for plumbing and drainlaying scheme commences on 7 September 2026

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

Regulations live for minor variations and customisations

Changes to minor variations and building forms, and new minor customisations regulations came into effect 30th September 2024.
News and updates > Regulations live for minor variations and customisations

5. Insulation and moisture barriers

This section includes internal wall insulation and ground moisture barriers.

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 > 5. Insulation and moisture barriers

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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2015/031: Refusal to issue compliance certificates for a 12 year-old shop, 8 year-old toilet block and alterations to a building consent

Discussed building work exempt under Schedule 1 for which building consent is not required, compliance of building work with the Building Code in force at the time of construction, and amendment to a building consent to modify the durability periods and remove building elements that no longer exist. Also discussed the need for a certificate of acceptance for alterations carried out without building consent when consent was required.

Determination 2015/031 [PDF 143 KB] Date issued: 7 June 2015

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Also related to:
B1 - StructureG12 - Water suppliesG13 - Foul waterB2 - DurabilityC - Protection from Fire
Primary topic:
Compliance
Council:
Waimakariri District Council
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Issuing building consents

Information for building officials about processing and issuing building consents.
Guides for building officials > Issuing building consents
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