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Requesting information about means of escape from fire for existing buildings

Fire protection clause changes (2013) explained, in relation to existing buildings and building consent applications.
Building Code compliance > C Protection from fire > C1 Objectives of Clauses C2 to C6 > Means of escape

2015/030: Regarding the refusal to issue a code compliance certificate for 17 year-old alterations and additions to a house

Discussed weathertightness of the external envelope, and transitional provisions around code compliance certificates for work completed under a building consent issued under the former Act.
Determination 2015/030 [PDF 460 KB] Date issued: 6 June 2015

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Primary Building Code clause:
E2 - External Moisture
Also related to:
B2 - Durability
Primary topic:
Weathertightness
Council:
Auckland Council
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Practice Advisory 2: Pay attention to the basics – structural concepts and load paths

Ensure you consider structural concepts and load paths and give sufficient details in your building consent application.
Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > Practice Advisory 2

2026/012: An authority’s decision to grant a building consent under section 72 on land that is subject to a natural hazard of slippage

This Determination is subject to appeal. This determination considers the authority’s decision to grant a building consent under section 72 for construction of a new dwelling on a property that is subject or likely to be subject to the natural hazard of slippage. It considers whether the hazard is likely and whether ‘adequate provision’ has been made to protect the land, building work and other property.
Determination 2026/012 [PDF 335 KB] Date issued: 31 March 2026

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Primary topic:
Natural Hazards
Council:
Tauranga City Council
Section of the Building Act:
71, 72 and 73
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Do the work and apply for funding support

Work with your building professional to agree a design that is suitable for your building and your budget.
Managing buildings > Securing unreinforced masonry building parapets and facades > Do the work and apply for funding support

2025/005: An authority’s refusal to grant a building consent in relation to the conversion of one level of an existing multistorey building

This determination considers an authority’s refusal to issue a building consent for conversion of one level of a multi‐storey building from commercial to residential use. It considers the reasons for the refusal under section 50 of the Building Act 2004, and provides comments on section 115 decision‐making.
Determination 2025/005 [PDF 282 KB] Date issued: 31 January 2025

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Primary topic:
Building Act Interpretation
Council:
Auckland Council
Section of the Building Act:
115, 49, 50
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Regulation 14 – Ensuring necessary technical resources

Building consent authorities require a system to ensure the availability and continuing appropriateness of the technical resources.
BCA accreditation > Detailed regulatory guidance on the BCA accreditation scheme > Regulation 14 – Ensuring necessary technical resources

2016/032: Regarding the use of existing drains for a new dwelling

This determination considers a requirement put in place after a building consent was issued to replace existing drains on a property where a new dwelling was being constructed.  The decision turns on the means of compliance stated in the building consent and the authority’s powers after the consent was issued.  The determination also discusses the Building Code obligations that apply in regards to drainage systems and the performance requirements and assessment of existing drains.
Determination 2016/032 [PDF 827 KB] Date issued: 20 July 2016

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Primary Building Code clause:
G13 - Foul water
Also related to:
A2 - Interpretation
Primary topic:
Building Services
Council:
Wellington City Council
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Making an application for MultiProof

Find out what documents you need to submit for your MultiProof application, and what the fees are.
Building Code compliance > Product assurance and certification schemes > MultiProof > Making an application

Calculator for toilet pans, basins and urinals

Use this calculator to work out how many toilet pans, basins and urinals are required in a building.
Building Code compliance > G Services and facilities > G1 Personal hygiene > Calculator for toilet pans, basins and urinals
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