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Competencies guides

BCAs can use the national competency assessment system framework to assess their technical building control staff.
Guides for building officials > Competencies guides

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

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?

Early childhood education centres

Some ways for Early Childhood Education and Care Centres to meet Building Act and Ministry of Education requirements.
Building Code compliance > Specific buildings > Early childhood education centres

2015/057: Regarding the refusal to issue a building consent for stage one of remediation to an apartment complex

This determination discusses the code compliance of proposed wall and roof repairs in respect of interstitial condensation. The analysis took into account the expected occupancy of the units and factors affecting ventilation, the site and location, the past history of damage to the buildings, and the provisions proposed for reducing the risk of condensation.

Determination 2015/057 [PDF 235 KB] Date issued: 7 September 2015

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Also related to:
E3 - Internal moisture
Primary topic:
Compliance
Council:
Queenstown Lakes District Council
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2013/005: Regarding the refusal to grant building consent for retrofitting foam wall insulation in a house

Determination 2013/005 [PDF 197 KB] Date issued: 5 February 2013

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Primary Building Code clause:
E2 - External Moisture
Primary topic:
Weathertightness
Council:
Whanganui District Council
Section of the Building Act:
112
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2010/003: Refusal to issue a building consent for cladding remediation work to a house and garage building

The decisions in this determination were confirmed on appeal to the District Court. See: Beattie v Far North District Council (District Court, Whangarei, Judge de Ridder, 26 November 2010, CIV-2010-088-000109). Appeal judgment [PDF 1.74 MB, 8 pages]

Determination 2010/003 [PDF 154 KB] Date issued: 21 January 2010

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Primary Building Code clause:
E2 - External Moisture
Also related to:
B1 - StructureB2 - Durability
Primary topic:
Weathertightness (remedial work)
Council:
Far North District Council
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2009/060: Refusal to issue a building consent that incorporates the re-use of existing barriers for a house

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Determination 2009/060 [PDF 84 KB] Date issued: 5 August 2009

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Primary Building Code clause:
F4 - Safety from falling
Primary topic:
Building Act Interpretation
Council:
North Shore City Council (now Auckland Council)
Section of the Building Act:
Section 112
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Repairing and rebuilding houses affected by the Canterbury earthquakes

This comprehensive guidance will help the repair and rebuild of residential Canterbury.
Building Code compliance > Canterbury rebuild > Repairing and rebuilding houses affected by the Canterbury earthquakes

Alternative solution for branding treated framing

An alternative solution for treated framing to ensure ongoing identification on the timber.
Building Code compliance > B Stability > B2 Durability > Alternative solution for branding treated framing
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