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2018/046: Refusal to issue a code compliance certificate for alterations to a 16-year-old building

This determination considers the compliance of consented alterations carried out on an existing building for which an earlier code compliance certificate also had not been issued and where a significant portion of the existing building remained unaltered. The determination considers the authority’s reasons for declining the code compliance certificate for the work, and the provisions of section 115 (change of use) in relation to the work.
Determination 2018/046 [PDF 534 KB] Date issued: 12 September 2018

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Primary Building Code clause:
E2 - External Moisture
Also related to:
B2 - DurabilityC - Protection from Fire
Primary topic:
Compliance
Council:
Auckland Council
Section of the Building Act:
112, 115
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How designers work with the new overseas products pathways

Using the new overseas products compliance pathways to access a wider range of overseas products.
Building Code compliance > Product assurance and certification schemes > Overseas products and standards > How designers work with the new overseas products pathways

Step-by-step guide - building product information requirements

End-to-end process, and the roles and responsibilities of each stakeholder group as required by the regulations
Building Code compliance > Product assurance and certification schemes > Building product information requirements > Resources > Step-by-step guide - building product information requirements

2026/007: The issue of a building consent, failure to issue a notice to fix, and compliance of proposed work with Clause B1

This determination relates to the construction of a new residential building. The determination considers three matters: the issue of a building consent, whether the authority failed to exercise a power of decision to issue a notice to fix, and compliance with Clause B1 Structure of proposed remedial building work.
Determination 2026/007 [PDF 295 KB] Date issued: 13 March 2026

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Primary Building Code clause:
B1 - Structure
Also related to:
C3 - Fire affecting areas beyond the fire sourceC6 - Structural stability
Primary topic:
Structure
Council:
Ashburton District Council
Section of the Building Act:
163, 164, 17, 40 and 49
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2025/024: An authority's decision to issue a notice to fix in relation to a unit and wastewater disposal system

This determination considers a notice to fix issued for building work carried out without first obtaining a building consent, in contravention of section 40 of the Building Act. The determination discusses the particulars required in a notice to fix for a section 40 contravention.
Determination 2025/024 [PDF 366 KB] Date issued: 26 May 2025

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Primary topic:
Building controls process
Council:
Far North District Council
Section of the Building Act:
164, 165, 40
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Self-certification for plumbing and drainlaying scheme

Learn how plumbing and drainlaying self-certification works, who can use it, and what it means for building consents.
Projects & consents > Self-certification schemes > Self-certification for plumbing and drainlaying scheme

2023/036: The issuing of a certificate of acceptance for building work in the roof space of a house

This determination considers an authority’s decision to issue a certificate of acceptance for building work in the roof space of a house. The determination considers whether building consent was required for the building work, as well as how the provisions relating to certificates of acceptance apply.
Determination 2023/036 [PDF 281 KB] Date issued: 16 November 2023

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Primary topic:
Building controls process
Council:
Nelson City Council
Section of the Building Act:
96, 98, 99
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Documentation and evidence for building consent (Fire performance of external wall cladding systems)

Information for BCAs to consider when assessing external wall cladding systems for compliance with Building Code Clause C3 External spread of fire.
Building Code compliance > C Protection from fire > C1 Objectives of Clauses C2 to C6 > Fire performance of external wall cladding systems > Documentation and evidence for building consent

Alternative solutions for Building Code clause C Protection from Fire

Develop alternative solutions for complying with Building Code clauses C1-C6 Protection from Fire.
Building Code compliance > C Protection from fire > C1 Objectives of Clauses C2 to C6 > Alternative solutions for clause C Protection from Fire

Making it easier to build

The Government has announced a package of initiatives that will increase housing supply by reducing barriers, improving competition in the building system and lowering costs.
News and updates > Making it easier to build
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