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Fire safety design guidelines

Make sure fire design documentation is properly communicated and incorporated into final building design documents.
Building Code compliance > C Protection from fire > C1 Objectives of Clauses C2 to C6 > Fire safety design guidelines

Summary of the 2015–2017 technical review programme

A summary of the objectives, findings and recommendations of MBIE’s 2015-2017 Technical Review Programme.
TA assessments and reviews > Summary of the 2015–2017 technical review programme

2026/036: Regarding the compliance of a modular dwelling with Clauses B1, B2, E1, E2, E3, and G9

This determination considers the compliance of a modular dwelling constructed partly offsite and partly at the owners’ property under two separate building consents granted by two authorities. The determination discusses the compliance of the as-built work with several clauses of the Building Code, primarily relating to the dwelling’s structure, weathertightness, gutters, bathroom linings, and electrical fixtures.
Determination 2026/036 [PDF 511 KB] Date issued: 7 October 2026

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Primary Building Code clause:
B1 - Structure
Also related to:
G9 - ElectricityE1 - Surface WaterE2 - External MoistureE3 - Internal moistureB2 - Durability
Primary topic:
Compliance
Council:
Invercargill City Council
Section of the Building Act:
17.
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6. Porches, verandas and pergolas

This section includes construction of porches, verandas and pergolas, as well as closing in of existing verandas or patios.
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 > 6. Porches, verandas and pergolas

2021/013: Regarding the proposed granting of a building consent for an alteration to a building on land subject to a natural hazard

This determination discusses the interpretation of the natural hazard provisions in the Building Act 2004 (sections 71 to 74). The determination considers whether: building work amounts to "major alterations"; land on which the building work is to be carried out is likely to be subject to a natural hazard (specifically inundation); "adequate provision" has been or will be made to protect the land and building work.
Determination 2021/013 [PDF 1.8 MB] Date issued: 28 June 2021

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Primary topic:
Natural Hazards
Council:
Wellington City Council
Section of the Building Act:
71,72,73
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Applying to become an accredited organisation

How to apply to become an accredited organisation.
BCA accreditation > Applying to become an accredited organisation

2021/016: Regarding the decision to issue a notice to fix for a retaining wall

This determination considers the authority's decision to issue a notice to fix relating to a retaining wall surrounding a tennis court in a rural location. In making this decision the determination will consider the south and west sections of the retaining wall and whether the building work done to these sections falls under clause 41 of Schedule 1 of the Act.
Determination 2021/016 [PDF 833 KB] Date issued: 17 August 2021

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Primary topic:
Building controls process
Council:
Auckland Council
Section of the Building Act:
40
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Building Code Clause F6 and F6/AS1 exemption

Guidance about the exemption in Acceptable Solution F6/AS1 for visibility in escape routes.
Building Code compliance > F Safety of users > F6 Visibility in escape routes > Building Code Clause F6 and F6/AS1 exemption

Removing water damaged items

Information on how to remove water damaged items, and clean and dry out your home.
Managing buildings > Managing buildings in an emergency > Remediation, repair, and urgent works > Flood damaged buildings > Removing water damaged items

Summary of granny flats consultation feedback

Read the summary of the feedback received during the recent granny flats consultation in the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and the Ministry for the Environment (MfE) report.
News and updates > Summary of granny flats consultation feedback
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