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Planning and engineering guidance for potentially liquefaction-prone land

Guidance for land use planning and development in potentially liquefaction-prone areas.
Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > Planning and engineering guidance for potentially liquefaction-prone land

Regulation 6A – Notification requirements

The notification requirements will ensure the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and the accreditation body are advised of significant changes in a building consent authority.

BCA accreditation > Detailed regulatory guidance on the BCA accreditation scheme > Regulation 6A – Notification requirements

2014/031: Regarding the authority's refusal to issue an exemption under Schedule 1(k) for a proposed greenhouse

Determination 2014/031 [PDF 315 KB] Date issued: 22 July 2014

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Also related to:
B1 - StructureC3 - Fire affecting areas beyond the fire sourceB2 - Durability
Primary topic:
Building Act Interpretation
Council:
Tasman District Council
Section of the Building Act:
Schedule 1
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Step 2: Applicants consider current and proposed Building Code compliance for the whole building

Consent applicants need to check their whole building will comply to the same extent as before the alteration.
Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > Altering an existing building > Demonstrating and assessing compliance for buildings undergoing alterations > Step 2: Applicants consider current and proposed Building Code compliance for the whole building

Quick steps for contractors (Contractors: Do your homework)

Quick steps for contractors undertaking building work and what they need to provide to the homeowner at each step.
Getting started > Your rights and obligations > Builder and designer rights and obligations > Contractors: Do your homework > Quick steps for contractors

2004/58: Building consent for a house on an overland flow path

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Determination 2004/58 [PDF 162 KB] Date issued: 19 October 2004

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Primary Building Code clause:
E1 - Surface Water
Primary topic:
Surface water
Council:
Auckland Council
Section of the Building Act:
Section 36
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2025/048: An authority’s decision to issue a notice to fix for a change of use

This determination considers an authority’s decision to issue a notice to fix for a change of use of the building. The authority considered that the use had changed from IA (Industrial Low) to SH (Sleeping Single Home).

The determination considers whether there were grounds for the issue of the notice, the particulars and remedies contained in the notice, and whether the owner is a ‘specified person’.

Determination 2025/048 [PDF 481 KB] Date issued: 24 September 2025

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Primary topic:
Change of use
Council:
Westland District Council
Section of the Building Act:
114, 115, 163 and 164
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Building System law reforms update

Cabinet has agreed to policy proposals for the building law reforms meaning regulations can begin development.
News and updates > Building System law reforms update

2009/090: Refusal of a building consent for the installation of a lift

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Determination 2009/090 [PDF 79 KB] Date issued: 15 October 2009

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Primary Building Code clause:
C4 - Movement to a place of safety
Also related to:
D1 - Access routesC - Protection from Fire
Primary topic:
Fire safety
Council:
Selwyn District Council
Section of the Building Act:
Section 112
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Regulation 15 – Keeping organisational records

Building consent authorities must record their organisational structure.
BCA accreditation > Detailed regulatory guidance on the BCA accreditation scheme > Regulation 15 – Keeping organisational records
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This information is published by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Chief Executive. It is a general guide only and, if used, does not relieve any person of the obligation to consider any matter to which the information relates according to the circumstances of the particular case. Expert advice may be required in specific circumstances. Where this information relates to assisting people: