The residential builders self-certification scheme is being developed and is not yet available.
Learn how the proposed scheme is expected to work, who may be able to participate, and the roles of MBIE, building consent authorities (BCAs) and residential building companies.
This section includes building work for windows, internal walls, internal and external doorways, internal linings and finishes, and internal doorway alteration for accessibility reasons.
MBIE has developed guidance for building consent authorities applying the 'satisfied on reasonable grounds'.
This determination considered whether a change of use had occurred and whether the authority was correct to refuse to grant an exemption under Schedule 1(2).
About this document
- Primary topic:
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Change of use
- Council:
- Auckland Council
- Section of the Building Act:
- Schedule 1, 42A
This section of the website provides an overview of the Building (Accreditation of Building Consent Authorities) Regulations 2006 and the Building (Registration of Building Consent Authorities) Regulations 2007 that give operational effect to the building consent authority accreditation scheme. Each clause in the regulations is summarised.
Video Transcript: How the three schemes work together.
Find out what is classified as restricted building work and when and how to provide a written contract.
Your building consent application needs good information to show how the work will comply with the Building Code.
An overview of the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders in the building consent authority accreditation scheme.
How to help your build run smoothly and legally.
