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This determination considers the compliance of a substituted uPVC joinery product that is the subject of an application to amend a building consent. The determination discusses the evidence base and consequences of failure.

Regarding the installation of a lift without building consent, and a request to remove the compliance schedule, for a multi-unit residential building.

This determination considers the authority's decision to refuse to issue a code compliance certificate for a building consent for a dwelling with monolithic cladding. The authority raised concerns including in regards to Building Code clauses E2 External Moisture and B2 Durability.

This determination arises from a dispute regarding the installation of cedar weatherboards in a manner that is not in accordance with the building consent or with the manufacturer’s instructions. The determination considers whether the weatherboards as installed comply with Clauses E2 and B2 of the Building Code.

Discussed whether masonry walls complied with Clause B1 of the Building Code that was in force at the time the consent was granted. Related to building work that was carried out without inspections, and whether there was sufficient evidence to establish compliance.

This determination considers an authority’s exercise of power of decision to refuse to grant a building consent for proposed alterations of an existing building. The determination considers the reasons given by the authority for the refusal, including the requirement for a peer review of the earthquake strengthening element of the building work.