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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.
Managing buildings > Managing your BWoF > Security and gas detection systems

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

2016/009: Notices to fix and the refusal to issue a certificate of acceptance in respect of the conversion of a double garage over a boundary

This determination involves building work that was carried out without consent to a double garage built across the boundary of two properties to install an ensuite, kitchen unit and bedrooms in each. The determination discusses the use under the Regulations before and after the building work and whether there was a change of use, the grounds for refusing to issue a certificate of acceptance, and the issuing of multiple notices to fix.

Determination 2016/009 [PDF 652 KB] Date issued: 23 March 2016

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Primary topic:
Change of use
Council:
Auckland Council
Section of the Building Act:
40, 42, 96, 114, 115, 168, 378, Schedule 1
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2015/030: Regarding the refusal to issue a code compliance certificate for 17 year-old alterations and additions to a house

Discussed weathertightness of the external envelope, and transitional provisions around code compliance certificates for work completed under a building consent issued under the former Act.

Determination 2015/030 [PDF 460 KB] Date issued: 6 June 2015

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Primary Building Code clause:
E2 - External Moisture
Also related to:
B2 - Durability
Primary topic:
Weathertightness
Council:
Auckland Council
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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

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.
News and updates > Building consents under investigation

2023/040: An authority’s decision to refuse a waiver or modification for two isolated steps

This determination considers an authority's decision to refuse to grant, by way of building consent, a waiver or modification of Building Code clause D1.3.3(i) to authorise construction of two isolated steps in a retail unit.

Determination 2023/040 [PDF 889 KB] Date issued: 11 December 2023

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Primary Building Code clause:
D1 - Access routes
Primary topic:
Accessibility
Council:
Auckland Council
Section of the Building Act:
118
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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.
News and updates > The building levy threshold is being increased

Regulation 7(2)(f) – Code compliance certificates, compliance schedules, and notices to fix

BCA accreditation > Detailed regulatory guidance on the BCA accreditation scheme > Regulation 7 – Performing building control functions > Regulation 7(2)(f) – Code compliance certificates, compliance schedules, and notices to fix

2021/005: Regarding the refusal to issue a building consent for building work associated with a relocated cabin

This determination concerns a refusal to issue a building consent for the construction of foundations for a relocated cabin and associated fixings and connections. The determination considers the reasons given for the refusal, which relate to establishing the Building Code compliance of the cabin itself. The determination also provides comment on the provisions relating to certificates of acceptance.

Determination 2021/005 [PDF 619 KB] Date issued: 19 March 2021

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Primary topic:
Building controls process
Council:
South Waikato District Council
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