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Overseas products and standards

The Government has introduced three new pathways to make it easier to use overseas building products, by providing assurance that building consent authorities (BCAs) will accept them, as complying with the Building Code. Introducing the new overseas products pathways Video transcript
Building Code compliance > Product assurance and certification schemes > Overseas products and standards

Specialist roles for medium-density housing projects

An overview of the specialist roles commonly involved with MDH projects and their typical responsibilities.
Building Code compliance > Introduction to medium-density housing > Specialist roles for medium-density housing projects

Users of earthquake-prone buildings

Find out what an earthquake-prone building notice means when you see one on a building you use.
Managing buildings > Managing earthquake-prone buildings > Users of earthquake-prone buildings

Once building work finishes (Building or renovating? Know your rights to build it right)

Your contractor needs to give you certain paperwork at the end of the build, and fix any defects within 12 months.
Getting started > Your rights and obligations > Homeowner rights and obligations > Know your rights > Once building work finishes

What plumbing and drainlaying work can be self-certified

Find out what plumbing and drainlaying work is eligible for self-certification and what requirements it must meet.
Projects & consents > Self-certification schemes > Self-certification for plumbing and drainlaying scheme > What work can be self-certified

2019/061: Regarding the compliance of a surface water drainage connection

This determination considers whether a surface water drain complies with Building Code Clause E1 Surface water: the drain collects water from a roof and is connected to a kerb sump and not directly to a surface water drain.  The authority considers the connection to the sump was contrary to the means of compliance stated in the building consent, being the Acceptable Solution for Clause E1, and that approval should be sought for the work as a minor variation to the consent.
Determination 2019/061 [PDF 1.4 MB] Date issued: 4 December 2019

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Primary Building Code clause:
E1 - Surface Water
Primary topic:
Surface water
Council:
Tauranga City Council
Section of the Building Act:
94
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2020/021: Regarding the refusal to issue a code compliance certificate for the replacement of waterproofing membranes and tiles to concrete decks

This determination considers whether the changes to a decking system to an existing building in a retirement village constitute a minor variation to the building consent issued for remedial work to the building. The determination considers whether the as-built decking system is compliant and examines the variation against the guidance issued by the Ministry on minor variations.
Determination 2020/021 [PDF 111 KB] Date issued: 14 August 2020

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Primary Building Code clause:
E2 - External Moisture
Also related to:
B1 - StructureB2 - Durability
Primary topic:
Weathertightness
Council:
Auckland Council
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Step 4: BCA determines whether the proposed alteration complies with the requirements

BCAs consider building consent applications to determine if they comply with the alterations requirements.
Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > Altering an existing building > Demonstrating and assessing compliance for buildings undergoing alterations > Step 4: BCA determines whether the proposed alteration complies with the requirements

2023/012: Regarding the decision to issue a code compliance certificate for alterations to an existing residential dwelling

This determination considers the decision by an authority to issue a code compliance certificate for building work undertaken to alter an existing detached residential dwelling. The determination will consider the compliance of specific elements of the building work against the requirements of a building consent and the Building Code, taking into account all the information now available.
Determination 2023/012 [PDF 1.3 MB] Date issued: 26 May 2023

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Also related to:
B1 - StructureE1 - Surface WaterE2 - External MoistureG13 - Foul waterB2 - Durability
Primary topic:
Compliance
Council:
Christchurch City Council
Section of the Building Act:
17, 94
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2023/010: Regarding the authority’s decision to refuse to grant an application for a building consent for building work to enclose an existing carport

This determination considers the authority’s decision to refuse to grant a buildingconsent for alterations to an existing detached building. The determination considersthe authority’s reasons for refusal and whether sufficient information was included inthe building consent application for the authority to be satisfied that the provisions ofthe Building Code would be met if the building work were properly completed inaccordance with the plans and specifications that accompanied the application.
Determination 2023/010 [PDF 435 KB] Date issued: 9 May 2023

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Primary Building Code clause:
B1 - Structure
Also related to:
E2 - External MoistureC1 - Objectives of clauses C2 - C6
Primary topic:
Building controls process
Council:
Tasman District Council
Section of the Building Act:
112,45,48,49,50
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