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Glossary of terms and abbreviations

A glossary of the key terms and abbreviations that are relevant to the building consent authority accreditation scheme.
BCA accreditation > Glossary of terms and abbreviations

Heat pump water heaters

Heat pump water heaters, how they work and whether building consents are needed.
Building Code compliance > G Services and facilities > G12 Water supplies > Heat pump water heaters

Regulation 16 – Filing applications for building consents

Building consent authorities must comply with the record keeping requirements of the Building Act 2004 and other relevant legislation.
BCA accreditation > Detailed regulatory guidance on the BCA accreditation scheme > Regulation 16 – Filing applications for building consents

Complete a granny flat: step-by-step guide

This guide provides the completion step-by-step instructions and process stages for granny flats built using the building consent exemption. It clarifies roles and responsibilities for key parties and explains important steps and considerations
Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Building a granny flat: resources > Step-by-step guides > Complete

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

Designers and self-certification for plumbing and drainlaying

Learn about self-certification, eligible work, consent requirements, and coordination with plumbers and drainlayers.
Projects & consents > Self-certification schemes > Self-certification for plumbing and drainlaying scheme > Designers and self-certification

2020/029: Regarding the issue of a notice to fix for building work to a sprinkler system carried out without a building consent

This determination considers whether a territorial authority was correct to issue a notice to fix for building works that involved the alterations and modifications of an existing specified system – an automatic sprinkler system – where a building consent was not obtained prior to the works commencing. The determination also considers if the building works could have been undertaken in accordance with clause 10 of Schedule 1 of the Building Act.
Determination 2020/029 [PDF 654 KB] Date issued: 27 October 2020

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Primary Building Code clause:
C3 - Fire affecting areas beyond the fire source
Primary topic:
Fire safety
Council:
Wellington City Council
Section of the Building Act:
Schedule 1
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2024/049: An authority’s decision to issue a notice to fix for a small detached building

This determination considers an authority’s decision to issue a notice to fix in relation to a small, detached building. The notice to fix alleges the owners have carried out building work without a building consent and that some of the building work does not comply with Building Code Clause B1 Structure. The determination considers the authority’s grounds for issuing the notice to fix, and the form and content of the notice.
Determination 2024/049 [PDF 931 KB] Date issued: 24 September 2024

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Primary Building Code clause:
B1 - Structure
Primary topic:
Schedule 1
Council:
Auckland Council
Section of the Building Act:
164, 165 and 167
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Typical council inspections of a building project

Make sure council inspections are organised on time and understand what to expect.
Projects & consents > Build to the consent > Typical council inspections

Text description to Step-by-step Guide to Approved Products Certified Overseas

Descriptive text for the Step-by-step guide to Approved Products Certified Overseas. The building consent process.
Building Code compliance > Product assurance and certification schemes > Overseas products and standards > Resources > Text description to Step-by-step Guide to Approved Products Certified Overseas
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