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2016/040: Regarding the grant of a building consent for a modular house, and the use of modules designed locally but prefabricated offshore

Note: The decisions in this Determination were confirmed on appeal to the District Court. See: Auckland Council v S Liaw (District Court, Auckland, 30 June 2017, CIV-2016-004-001575).

Appeal judgment [PDF 188 KB]

This determination considers whether the authority has exercised its powers correctly in granting a building consent for a house design that had a national multiple-use approval and consisted of modules that were manufactured offshore. The determination considers the extent to which the Building Act and its Regulations apply to the prefabricated modules, and discusses the range of information Building Consent Authorities can seek to satisfy themselves that the construction of the prefabricated components will comply with the plans and specifications. 

Determination 2016/040 [PDF 171 KB] Date issued: 26 August 2016

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Primary topic:
Building Act Interpretation
Council:
Auckland Council
Section of the Building Act:
7, 8, 30A, 49, 94
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2016/039: Regarding the grant of a building consent for a modular house, and the use of modules designed locally but prefabricated offshore

Note: The decisions in this Determination were confirmed on appeal to the District Court. See: Auckland Council v S Liaw (District Court, Auckland, 30 June 2017, CIV-2016-004-001575).

Appeal judgment [PDF 188 KB]

This determination considers whether the authority has exercised its powers correctly in granting a building consent for a house design that had a national multiple-use approval and consisted of modules that were manufactured offshore. The determination considers the extent to which the Building Act and its Regulations apply to the prefabricated modules, and discusses the range of information Building Consent Authorities can seek to satisfy themselves that the construction of the prefabricated components will comply with the plans and specifications.  

Determination 2016/039 [PDF 164 KB] Date issued: 25 August 2016

About this document

Primary topic:
Building Act Interpretation
Council:
Auckland Council
Section of the Building Act:
7, 8, 30A, 49, 94
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Case study one: 1–2-storey attached houses

A simple medium-density housing project to maximise the potential of an 850m2 section.
Building Code compliance > Introduction to medium-density housing > Case study one: 1–2-storey attached houses

2024/055: An authority’s decision to refuse to grant a building consent for dam upgrade works under section 71

This determination considers an authority’s decision to refuse to grant a building consent for upgrade works to a dam under section 71 of the Building Act 2004. This matter turns on whether the threshold in section 71(1) is met.

Determination 2024/055 [PDF 666 KB] Date issued: 3 October 2024

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Primary topic:
Natural Hazards
Council:
Auckland Council
Section of the Building Act:
71
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Building consent inspections

Information about inspecting building work as part of the building consent process.
Guides for building officials > Building consent inspections

Endorsed Standards infographic text description

Text description for the Endorsed Standards infographic outlining how the new pathway will work as part of the consenting process.

Building Code compliance > Product assurance and certification schemes > Overseas products and standards > Resources > Endorsed Standards infographic text description

Liability changes and BCA reform announced

The Government is changing building and construction liability settings and making it easier for Building Consent Authorities (BCAs) to voluntarily consolidate their functions.
News and updates > Liability changes and BCA reform announced

Regulation 7(2)(e) – Planning (booking), performing, and managing inspections

BCA accreditation > Detailed regulatory guidance on the BCA accreditation scheme > Regulation 7 – Performing building control functions > Regulation 7(2)(e) – Planning (booking), performing, and managing inspections

Documentation and evidence for building consent (Fire performance of external wall cladding systems)

Information for BCAs to consider when assessing external wall cladding systems for compliance with Building Code Clause C3 External spread of fire.

Building Code compliance > C Protection from fire > C1 Objectives of Clauses C2 to C6 > Fire performance of external wall cladding systems > Documentation and evidence for building consent

Step 1: Applicants check what is required for the proposed alteration

This process helps building consent applicants check what their proposed alteration requires.
Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > Altering an existing building > Demonstrating and assessing compliance for buildings undergoing alterations > Step 1: Applicants check what is required for the proposed alteration
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