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Insulation for existing homes

Many older homes have little insulation - you can easily add more insulation in to make it warmer.
Getting started > Smarter Homes guides > Heating, cooling and insulation > Insulation for existing homes

2025/061: The refusal to issue a code compliance certificate and certificate of acceptance.

This determination considers the authority’s decisions to refuse to issue a code compliance certificate for alterations to a house and to refuse to issue a certificate of acceptance in relation to the construction of a lean-to.

The determination considers the reasons given for the refusals, and whether they meet the respective requirements of sections 95A and 99A.

Determination 2025/061 [PDF 203 KB] Date issued: 10 December 2025

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Primary topic:
Building controls process
Council:
Nelson City Council
Section of the Building Act:
91, 94, 95A, 96 and 99A
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Making sure you have safety glass?

Guidance specifying the correct use of safety glass, and why it should be permanently marked.
Building Code compliance > F Safety of users > F2 Hazardous building materials > Making sure you have safety glass?

Earthquake-prone buildings resources

These resources will help you to understand how the system for managing earthquake-prone buildings affects you.
Managing buildings > Managing earthquake-prone buildings > Earthquake-prone buildings resources

Roof domes (acrylic or polycarbonate) and potential failure

Roof domes must be designed for the worst effects from weather, plus anticipated people or maintenance loads.
Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > Roof domes (acrylic or polycarbonate) and potential failure

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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2019/054: Regarding the issue of five notices to fix for a collection of buildings constructed without building consent

This determination concerns an authority’s issue of five notices to fix for building work carried out on a rural property.  The determination considers the time the owner was given to respond to the notices, and the non-compliances identified in the notices against the compliance of the work concerned. The determination also discusses the limitation period in which an authority shall take enforcement action following the issue of a notice to fix.

Determination 2019/054 [PDF 366 KB] Date issued: 31 October 2019

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Primary topic:
Building controls process
Council:
Thames-Coromandel District Council
Section of the Building Act:
164, 378
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2012/065: Regarding the refusal to grant an amendment to a building consent for a house with timber window and door joinery

N/A

Determination 2012/065 [PDF 370 KB] Date issued: 23 October 2012

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Primary Building Code clause:
B1 - Structure
Also related to:
E2 - External MoistureB2 - Durability
Primary topic:
Structure
Council:
Auckland Council
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2012/035: Regarding the refusal to grant building consent for a dwelling on cross-lease land subject to flooding

N/A

Determination 2012/035 [PDF 99 KB] Date issued: 7 May 2012

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Also related to:
E1 - Surface Water
Primary topic:
Natural Hazards
Council:
Tauranga City Council
Section of the Building Act:
Section 72
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2010/072: The refusal to issue a building consent for a proposed change of use to an existing building to establish a restaurant

This determination was subject to a clarification

Determinations 2010/072 [PDF 110 KB] Date issued: 2 September 2010

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Also related to:
C - Protection from Fire
Primary topic:
Change of use
Council:
Whangarei District Council
Section of the Building Act:
Sections 45, 115
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