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Entering into arrangements or transferring consenting functions

How to enter into arrangements for the performance of, or to transfer, building control functions.
BCA accreditation > Entering into arrangements or transferring consenting functions

2024/016: The issue of a notice to fix for building work associated with a two storey sleepout building with sanitary fixtures

This determination considers the issue of a notice to fix for building work associated with a two storey sleepout building with sanitary fixtures. The determination considers whether the building work was exempt from the requirement to obtain a building consent under Schedule 1, and whether adequate particulars were set out in the notice to fix (in regards to both section 40 and section 17). It also discusses several issues relating to the notice to fix framework.

Determination 2024/016 [PDF 876 KB] Date issued: 11 April 2024

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Primary Building Code clause:
D1 - Access routes
Also related to:
E2 - External MoistureF4 - Safety from fallingG1 - Personal hygieneG13 - Foul water
Primary topic:
Schedule 1
Council:
Auckland Council
Section of the Building Act:
163, 164, 165, 167, 17, 40, Schedule 1
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Key roles and responsibilities

An overview of the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders in the building consent authority accreditation scheme.
BCA accreditation > Key roles and responsibilities

Building owner rights and obligations

General building owner rights and obligations, with full requirements set out in the Building Act and its regulations.
Getting started > Your rights and obligations > Building owner rights and obligations

BuiltReady

BuiltReady is a voluntary offsite manufacturer certification scheme that has been designed to support innovative and efficient building methods. BuiltReady gives consumers more building choices and reduced building and consenting times and costs.

BuiltReady is suitable for offsite manufacturers based in New Zealand and overseas that design (where relevant), manufacture, assemble, transport and install modular components.

See how BuiltReady can benefit EasyBuild.

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Building Code compliance > Product assurance and certification schemes > BuiltReady

2025/001: The purported decision to refuse to issue a building consent for reasons relating to the building’s use and means of escape from fire.

This determination considers an authority’s purported decision to refuse to issue a building consent for alterations and an addition to an existing building.

The matter turns on whether the proposed building work would have resulted in a change of use for the building and whether the building would have complied as nearly as reasonably practicable with clause C4.3 of the Building Code relating to means of escape from fire.

Determination 2025/001 [PDF 517 KB] Date issued: 10 January 2025

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Primary Building Code clause:
C4 - Movement to a place of safety
Primary topic:
Change of use
Council:
South Wairarapa District Council
Section of the Building Act:
112, 115 and 49.
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Building officials

Building officials have a key role to play in ensuring Aotearoa New Zealand’s regulatory building control system works effectively.

The Building Act 2004 aims to provide more certainty around the consenting and inspection of building work by setting out a registration and accreditation scheme and technical reviews.

Building officials

Descriptive text for the Building process overview diagram

Find out about each step in the building process and who is responsible.
Getting started > Your rights and obligations > Homeowner rights and obligations > Know your rights > Descriptive text for the Building process overview diagram

2019/007: The refusal of a code compliance certificate for 18-year-old additions and alterations to a house

This determination considers an authority’s refusal to issue a code compliance certificate for 18-year-old additions and alterations to an existing house.  The cladding had been changed from what was consented and the changed cladding had also been applied to the remainder of the existing building.  The determination considers the authority’s reasons for the refusal and whether the items identified by the authority are compliant with the Building Code.

Determination 2019/007 [PDF 262 KB] Date issued: 15 March 2019

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Primary topic:
Compliance
Council:
Auckland Council
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Complaint form for Building Consent Authorities

BCAs can complain to the Building Practitioners Board if they believe builders have not met expected standards.
Complaint form for BCAs
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