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2012/023: The exercise of the powers of an authority in refusing to grant an amendment to a building consent for remedial work to a house

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Determination 2012/023 [PDF 251 KB] Date issued: 30 March 2012

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Primary Building Code clause:
B1 - Structure
Also related to:
E2 - External MoistureB2 - Durability
Primary topic:
Structure
Council:
Kapiti Coast District Council
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14.5 Plinths (14. Other structures)

A plinth is exempt from needing a building consent if it is designed by a chartered professional engineer.
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 > 14.5 Plinths

2012/070: Regarding the issue of a notice to fix for variations to consented building work to a new house

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Determination 2012/070 [PDF 151 KB] Date issued: 26 November 2012

About this document

Primary Building Code clause:
C4 - Movement to a place of safety
Also related to:
E2 - External MoistureF7 - Warning systemsC - Protection from Fire
Primary topic:
Fire safety
Council:
Auckland Council
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12.2 Signs with no restriction on size (12. Signage)

A sign can be built to any size if it is designed by a chartered professional engineer.
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 > 12. Signage > 12.2 Signs with no restriction on size

1.5 Removal of structures (1. General alterations, maintenance and removal)

This exemption allows for the removal of building work where the design was carried out by an engineer.
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 > 1. General alterations, maintenance and removal > 1.5 Removal of structures

3.2 Alteration to entrance or internal doorway to facilitate access for persons with disabilities (3. Windows, doors and walls)

A building consent is usually not required to improve an existing entrance or internal doorway for disabled access.
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 > 3.2 Alteration to entrance or internal doorway to facilitate access for persons with disabilities

2025/003: Refusal to grant a building consent for the construction of a lift in an existing commercial building

This determination concerns an authority’s decision to refuse to grant an application for a building consent to install a new lift into an existing two‐storey commercial building.

The determination considers the authority’s reasons for the refusal and whether the new lift complies with the Building Code clause D2 if required by clause D1.3.4. The determination will also consider whether to grant a waiver or modification in respect of those clauses.

Determination 2025/003 [PDF 452 KB] Date issued: 28 January 2025

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Primary Building Code clause:
D1 - Access routes
Also related to:
D2 - Mechanical installations for access
Primary topic:
Access
Council:
Tauranga City Council
Section of the Building Act:
112, 17
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2023/003: Regarding the authority’s refusal to grant a building consent for the construction of a relocatable building

This determination considers whether the authority was correct to refuse to grant a building consent for the construction of a relocatable building. This determination considers the documentation requirements for a building consent application and reasons given by the authority when refusing the building consent.

Determination 2023/003 [PDF 334 KB] Date issued: 24 January 2023

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Primary topic:
Building controls process
Council:
Tasman District Council
Section of the Building Act:
45, 49, 50
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2009/112: Refusal to amend a building consent regarding damp proofing to a basement of a house

Determination 2009/112 [PDF 91 KB] Date issued: 22 December 2009

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Primary Building Code clause:
E2 - External Moisture
Also related to:
B2 - Durability
Primary topic:
Weathertightness (remedial work)
Council:
Hamilton City Council
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2009/034: Dispute about amendments to a building consent for deck balustrade fixing to a house

Determination 2009/034 [PDF 54 KB] Date issued: 18 May 2009

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Also related to:
E2 - External MoistureB2 - Durability
Primary topic:
Compliance
Council:
Thames-Coromandel District Council
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