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2015/048: Compliance with the Building Code of proposed retrofitted urea formaldehyde foam wall insulation in a 60 year-old weatherboard clad house

This determination considers whether there was sufficient information provided in a building consent application to establish the compliance of the proposed building work. The determination discusses the approach to be taken in assessing alterations to existing buildings against the requirements of the Building Act, and applies this in respect of the proposed retrofitting of urea formaldehyde foam insulation to the 60 year-old weatherboard clad house.
Determination 2015/048 [PDF 105 KB] Date issued: 5 August 2015

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Primary Building Code clause:
E2 - External Moisture
Also related to:
B2 - Durability
Primary topic:
Weathertightness
Council:
Hauraki District Council
Section of the Building Act:
17, 49, 112
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2015/051: Regarding the issue of a building consent for a 1 year-old house

This determination discusses the approach to be taken in assessing documentation provided in support of a building consent application, and whether the documentation provided in this instance was adequate in terms of the decision to grant consent. The determination also addresses amendments to the consent and the compliance achieved.
Determination 2015/051 [PDF 122 KB] Date issued: 12 August 2015

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Primary Building Code clause:
B1 - Structure
Primary topic:
Structure
Council:
Kaikoura District Council
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Spray booths and paint mixing rooms

Guidance on spray booths and paint mixing rooms and their compliance with Building Code clauses G9, G4 and F3.
Building Code compliance > G Services and facilities > G4 Ventilation > Spray booths and paint mixing rooms

2017/079: Decision to issue notice to fix for building work

This determination concerns a return wall to a retaining wall built under a building consent; the return wall encroaches over the owners’ boundary into a neighbouring property.  The authority issued a notice to fix in respect of the return wall, as it is of the view it was a built without first obtaining an amendment to the consent.  The determination considers whether the notice to fix was correctly issued, and whether the return wall was a major or minor amendment to the building consent.
Determination 2017/079 [PDF 164 KB] Date issued: 7 November 2017

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Primary Building Code clause:
B1 - Structure
Primary topic:
Building controls process
Council:
Auckland Council
Section of the Building Act:
94
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2026/018: The authority’s decision to grant a building consent in relation to the importance level of a building being structurally strengthened

This determination considers the authority’s decision to grant a building consent for seismic structural strengthening work on a commercial building where the building has been considered as Importance Level 2 in terms of structure. The determination considers whether there are any factors that would make it instead Importance Level 3.
Determination 2026/018 [PDF 332 KB] Date issued: 20 May 2026

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Primary Building Code clause:
B1 - Structure
Primary topic:
Importance Levels
Council:
Nelson City Council
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5. Insulation and moisture barriers

This section includes internal wall insulation and ground moisture barriers.
Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Exempt building work guidance > 5. Insulation and moisture barriers

9. Fencing and restrictions

This section includes fences and hoardings (excluding around a swimming pool) and the means of restricting access to small heated pools. It also covers height-restriction gantries which restrict vehicles from entry to a space.
Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Exempt building work guidance > 9. Fencing and restrictions

Roles and responsibilities

Find out about the key groups impacted by the regulations and what their responsibilities are.
Managing buildings > Dam safety requirements > Roles and responsibilities

2016/003: Dispute about the issue of building consents and code compliance certificates and the building code compliance of building work for commerci

This determination considers the authority’s decision to issue building consents and code compliance certificates for commercial buildings with pre-cast concrete panels,  and whether the building work complied with Clause B1 of the Building Code. The determination also discusses the difference between an alternative solution and industry practice.
Determination 2016/003 [PDF 394 KB] Date issued: 4 February 2016

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Primary Building Code clause:
B1 - Structure
Primary topic:
Structure
Council:
Christchurch City Council
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2019/060: Regarding compliance with Building Code Clause B1 Structure of a multi-storey steel framed building

This determination considers the compliance of a recently-completed eight-storey steel framed building. Specific aspects of the completed frame had been brought to the notice of the authority, and the authority also questioned work carried out that varied from the approved consent. The determination considers the compliance of these matters in respect of Building Code Clause B1 Structure
Determination 2019/060 [PDF 2.3 MB] Date issued: 4 December 2019

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Primary Building Code clause:
B1 - Structure
Primary topic:
Compliance
Council:
Christchurch City Council
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