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Regulation 7(2)(g) – Receiving and managing inquiries about building control functions

BCA accreditation > Detailed regulatory guidance on the BCA accreditation scheme > Regulation 7 – Performing building control functions > Regulation 7(2)(g) – Receiving and managing inquiries about building control functions

Gas and electrical work, and energy work certificates

You need an energy work certificate to prove your gas and electrical work is safe, and help meet building consent .
Projects & consents > Build to the consent > Energy work certificate

6. Porches, verandas and pergolas

This section includes construction of porches, verandas and pergolas, as well as closing in of existing verandas or patios.

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 > 6. Porches, verandas and pergolas

Regulation 7 – Performing building control functions

Building consent authorities must have policies, procedures and systems in place for performing building control functions.

BCA accreditation > Detailed regulatory guidance on the BCA accreditation scheme > Regulation 7 – Performing building control functions

Security and gas detection systems, and compliance schedule requirements

Warning systems in buildings (except single household units) are specified systems with ongoing requirements.
Managing buildings > Managing your BWoF > Security and gas detection systems

2025/059: The decision to issue two notices to fix for contraventions of section 40

This determination considers the authority’s decision to issue two notices to fix for building work to enclose an existing deck and whether the building work required building consent. 

Determination 2025/059 [PDF 206 KB] Date issued: 4 December 2025

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Primary topic:
Schedule 1
Council:
Auckland Council
Section of the Building Act:
163, 164 and 40
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2015/024: Regarding the refusal to issue a code compliance certificate for a 12 year-old house completed under the supervision of a building certifier

Discussed as title and whether a comparison to the wharenui (marae buildings) exemption is appropriate. Also provides a general framework for modifications or waivers under section 67 of the Act, and methodology for deciding whether it is “reasonable” to grant a modification, for example, by reviewing the extent and possible consequence of the non-compliance with a specific performance clause, or reviewing for consistency with the purpose and principles of the Building Act.

Determination 2015/024 [PDF 254 KB] Date issued: 19 May 2015

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Primary Building Code clause:
Schedule 1 - Building Code
Primary topic:
Building Certifier
Council:
Selwyn District Council
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Requesting information about means of escape from fire for existing buildings

Fire protection clause changes (2013) explained, in relation to existing buildings and building consent applications.
Building Code compliance > C Protection from fire > C1 Objectives of Clauses C2 to C6 > Means of escape

Resources

Find out about the resources MBIE has provided, such as the Scheme Rules, and links to relevant legislation.
Building Code compliance > Product assurance and certification schemes > BuiltReady > Resources

Regulation 19 – The fees schedule

Regulation 19 links to Schedule 2 of the Regulations, which sets out the fees payable for accreditation assessments.
BCA accreditation > Detailed regulatory guidance on the BCA accreditation scheme > Regulation 19 – The fees schedule
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