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2024/006: The refusal to issue a certificate of acceptance for building work associated with a dwelling

This determination considers the authority's refusal to issue a certificate of acceptance for building work associated with a dwelling, that was carried out without building consent. The authority considered that Building Code clauses B1 Structure, B2 Durability, E2 External Moisture, G2 Laundering, G9 Electricity, G12 Water Supplies and H1 Energy Efficiency were not met. The determination considers the reasons for refusal set out in the authority’s refusal letter and subsequent report.
Determination 2024/006 [PDF 1.8 MB] Date issued: 27 February 2024

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Also related to:
B1 - StructureG9 - ElectricityH1 - Energy EfficiencyE2 - External MoistureG2 - LaunderingG12 - Water suppliesB2 - Durability
Primary topic:
Compliance
Council:
Auckland Council
Section of the Building Act:
40,96,97,99a
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2018/011: Refusal to issue an amended building consent for building work

This determination concerns the substitution of aluminium windows that were detailed in an approved consent with imported timber windows.  The owner had sought a consent amendment for the substitution, but this had been refused by the authority.  The amendment had also been sought after the installation of the windows.  The determination considers whether the timber windows satisfy the Building Code, and whether the authority was correct to refuse the building consent amendment. 
Determination 2018/011 [PDF 505 KB] Date issued: 12 April 2018

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Primary Building Code clause:
E2 - External Moisture
Also related to:
B1 - StructureE2 - External MoistureB2 - Durability
Primary topic:
Compliance
Council:
Auckland Council
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Recognition notices published for Approved Products Certified Overseas

The first set of Approved Products Certified Overseas recognition notices have been published. The recognition notices can be used in a building consent application from 1 October 2025.
News and updates > Recognition notices published for Approved Products Certified Overseas

2020/014: Regarding the authority's refusal to grant an amendment to a building consent

This determination considers the authority's refusal to issue a building consent for a revised timber remediation methodology and window joinery flashing system. The determination considers whether sufficient information was provided to the authority during the building consenting process.
Determination 2020/014 [PDF 930 KB] Date issued: 14 July 2020

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Primary Building Code clause:
E2 - External Moisture
Also related to:
B1 - StructureB2 - Durability
Primary topic:
Weathertightness (remedial work)
Council:
Auckland Council
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BCA accreditation

This is a guidance tool for BCAs to help them meet the requirements of the Building (Accreditation of Building Consent Authorities) Regulations 2006. It contains explanations and useful self checklists for each regulation.
BCA accreditation

Manufacturers and importers and the new overseas products pathways

How the new overseas product compliance pathways improve acceptance and use of more overseas products.
Building Code compliance > Product assurance and certification schemes > Overseas products and standards > Manufacturers and importers and the new overseas products pathways

Making buildings more affordable by changing Building Code insulation requirements

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is reducing the costs of complying with Building Code insulation requirements, referred to as ‘H1 insulation requirements’, by removing the Schedule Method.
News and updates > Making buildings more affordable by changing Building Code insulation requirements

2019/065: The refusal to grant a building consent for District Court buildings due to the disputed importance levels

This determination considers the authority’s purported refusal to grant a building consent for seismic strengthening work because the authority did not agree with the importance level classification proposed by the structural engineer. The determination discusses whether the subject building should be classified as Importance Level 2 or Importance Level 3 as set out in AS/NZS 1170.0.  This standard is referenced by Verification Method B1/VM1, which is a means of compliance with Building Code Clause B1 Structure. 
Determination 2019/065 [PDF 120 KB] Date issued: 20 December 2019

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Primary Building Code clause:
B1 - Structure
Also related to:
A3 - Building Importance Levels
Primary topic:
Importance Levels
Council:
Auckland Council
Section of the Building Act:
51
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2017/040: Refusal to grant a building consent for proposed supermarket alterations

This determination concerns the refusal to issue a building consent for alterations to an existing supermarket building because it was believed the proposed work did not comply with the fire safety clauses of the Building Code. The determination considers the requirements of the legislation as it applies to the alteration. The fire engineer initially used a verification method to show compliance, and the determination discusses what this method requires.
Determination 2017/040 [PDF 414 KB] Date issued: 16 June 2017

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Primary Building Code clause:
C1 - Objectives of clauses C2 - C6
Also related to:
F6 - Visibility in escape routes
Primary topic:
Fire safety
Council:
Christchurch City Council
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Checklists for BCA accreditation regulatory guidance

Checklists for the minimum criteria that must be met to become an accredited organisation or BCA.
BCA accreditation > Detailed regulatory guidance on the BCA accreditation scheme > Checklists for BCA accreditation regulatory guidance
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