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Specialist roles for medium-density housing projects

An overview of the specialist roles commonly involved with MDH projects and their typical responsibilities.
Building Code compliance > Introduction to medium-density housing > Specialist roles for medium-density housing projects

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

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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Step 3: Applicants assess ANARP for outstanding fire and accessibility Building Code clauses

Applicants and BCAs need to consider if the proposed building alterations meet the ANARP threshold.
Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > Altering an existing building > Demonstrating and assessing compliance for buildings undergoing alterations > Step 3: Applicants assess ANARP for outstanding fire and accessibility Building Code clauses

Choosing a building practitioner

Find tradespeople who can undertake work on your project.
Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Choosing the right people for your type of building work > Choosing a building practitioner

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

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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Proportionate liability – changes coming to accountability for defective work

The Government has agreed to change the liability rules in the building and construction sector. Those commissioning or undertaking construction work will need to be prepared.
News and updates > Proportionate liability – changes coming to accountability for defective work

Recording and reporting of non-compliance

How non-compliance with accreditation requirements is defined, recorded and reported.
BCA accreditation > Recording and reporting of non-compliance

Recording and reporting of non-compliance

How non-compliance with accreditation requirements is defined, recorded and reported.
BCA accreditation > Recording and reporting of non-compliance
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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: