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2021/014: Regarding compliance with the Building Act of an existing pool barrier

Note: This determination is subject to appeal.

Note (added 11/08/2022): Please note that this determination incorrectly refers to section 450A of the Building Act 2004 as a compliance pathway for the pool barrier in this determination. The acceptable solution provided for in section 450A was revoked by way of Gazette notice on 27 April 2017. As the determination does not conclude that the pool barrier was compliant via the acceptable solution in section 450A, the outcome of the determination is not affected.

This determination considers the compliance of an existing pool barrier that incorporates brick columns and walls and sections of metal fencing, and hedges. The determination describes various pathways to establishing compliance for the purpose of section 162C of the Building...

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Security and gas detection systems, and compliance schedule requirements

Warning systems in buildings (except single household units) are specified systems with ongoing requirements.

2018/043: Refusal to accept a building consent application for a new building

This determination considers the authority’s refusal to accept a building consent application. The determination considers whether sufficient information was provided to the authority as required by section 45 of the Building Act.

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The building levy threshold is being increased

The Government has announced changes to the building levy threshold to reduce costs incurred by homeowners or building owners.

2015/025: Regarding conditions on a building consent for the recladding of a house

Discussed whether the authority was legally entitled to place conditions on a building consent, particularly regarding a “quality assurance plan” in respect of potential timber remediation.

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Complaints about building consent authorities

If you can't resolve a problem with a building consent authority directly, you may be able to make a complaint to MBIE.

2024/009: Regarding the issue of a code compliance certificate for a detached dwelling and outbuilding

This determination was sought by the building consent authority to reverse a code
compliance certificate that was issued in error. The code compliance certificate
includes building work that had not been constructed.

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2024/053: An authority’s decision to grant a building consent under section 72 on land that is subject to a natural hazard

This Determination is subject to appeal.

This determination considers the authority’s decision to issue a building consent under section 72 for alterations to a dwelling on a property that is subject or likely to be subject to the natural hazard of inundation by flooding.

It considers whether adequate provision to protect the land for flooding has been made.

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Building consents under investigation

The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is aware of allegations of an individual completing and signing documents relating to building consent applications using the identities and credentials of others without their permission.

This information is published by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Chief Executive. It is a general guide only and, if used, does not relieve any person of the obligation to consider any matter to which the information relates according to the circumstances of the particular case. Expert advice may be required in specific circumstances. Where this information relates to assisting people: