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2008/079: Refusal by a building consent authority to amend a building consent for re-cladding of a house

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2008 79 [PDF 130 KB] Date issued: 27 August 2008

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Primary Building Code clause:
E2 - External Moisture
Primary topic:
Building controls process
Council:
Rodney District Council (now Auckland Council)
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Regulation 16 – Filing applications for building consents

Building consent authorities must comply with the record keeping requirements of the Building Act 2004 and other relevant legislation.
BCA accreditation > Detailed regulatory guidance on the BCA accreditation scheme > Regulation 16 – Filing applications for building consents

2024/043: Regarding the purported refusal of a building consent.

This determination considers an authority’s purported decision to refuse to grant a building consent for an extension to an existing shed. The determination considers the authority’s requirement for a geotechnical report prepared by a Chartered Professional Engineer with a practice field in geotechnical engineering.

Determination 2024/043 [PDF 255 KB] Date issued: 20 August 2024

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Primary Building Code clause:
B1 - Structure
Primary topic:
Compliance
Council:
Rangitikei District Council
Section of the Building Act:
17, 19, 49, 50.
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Updated information on private building consent authority registration

MBIE has recently updated the information available on how a private entity can demonstrate they meet the requirements to become a building consent authority (BCA).
News and updates > Updated information on private building consent authority registration

Plumbing and drainage work that doesn't need a building consent

Certain plumbing or drainlaying work can be done without a building consent if you engage an authorised person.
Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Plumbing and drainage work that doesn't need a building consent

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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Summary of Submissions published for the review of the building consent system

MBIE has published a Summary of Submissions for the review of the building consent system
News and updates > Summary of Submissions published for the review of the building consent system

Consultation has opened for the review of the building consent system

MBIE is asking for feedback on issues with the current building consent system as the first step in a system-wide review.
News and updates > Consultation has opened for the review of the building consent system

Building Consent Authorities (BCA) Register

The Building Consent Authorities (BCA) Register is moving to Te Pae – our new online portal. The BCA certificate register is searchable in Te Pae. https://tepae.building.govt.nz Use the BCA register to search for the contact details of any building consent authority. BCAs are usually local and district councils, they can also be regional councils (for dams) and private organisations.
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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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