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2015/025: Regarding conditions on a building consent for the recladding of a house

Discussed whether the authority was legally entitled to place conditions on a building consent, particularly regarding a “quality assurance plan” in respect of potential timber remediation.
Determination 2015/025 [PDF 190 KB] Date issued: 29 May 2015

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Also related to:
B1 - StructureH1 - Energy EfficiencyE2 - External MoistureB2 - Durability
Primary topic:
Building controls process
Council:
Wellington City Council
Section of the Building Act:
49 and 112
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2025/002: An authority’s proposed refusal to grant a building consent for two multi-unit buildings in relation to the application of C/AS1 Part 5

This determination considers an authority’s proposed refusal to grant a building consent for two multi-unit buildings. The determination considers the application of Acceptable Solution C/AS1 paragraph 5.1.1 for the proposed external wall design in relation to control of external fire spread.
Determination 2025/002 [PDF 306 KB] Date issued: 27 January 2025

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Primary Building Code clause:
C3 - Fire affecting areas beyond the fire source
Primary topic:
Fire safety
Council:
Christchurch City Council
Section of the Building Act:
17, 19, 50
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About Building Performance

MBIE helps ensure everyone involved in building work can access and understand what they need to build it right.
About Building Performance

Temperature limited water heater consultation outcome

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) have decided to proceed with the proposed change to amend Acceptable Solution G12/AS1 to modify the reference to AS 3498.
News and updates > Temperature limited water heater consultation outcome

2017/022: Refusal to grant a waiver of Clause C3.4(b) of the Building Code in respect of the use of an artificial turf floor surface lining

This determination considers the compliance of the artificial turf flooring with Clause C3.4(b) of the Building Code. The determination discusses the allowances within the Acceptable Solutions for non-compliant surface finishes, and whether there are reasonable grounds to issue a waiver of the building consent in respect of the artificial turf.
Determination 2017/022 [PDF 538 KB] Date issued: 10 April 2017

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Primary Building Code clause:
C3 - Fire affecting areas beyond the fire source
Primary topic:
Fire safety
Council:
Tauranga City Council
Section of the Building Act:
67, 115
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2017/075: Code-compliance of decks to a house

This determination considers the compliance of a deck to wall junction with minimal or no gap. The determination discusses the weathertightness risk and whether the cladding is likely to be subject to solar-driven moisture from the deck, and the variation from the building consent. 
Determination 2017/075 [PDF 643 KB] Date issued: 30 October 2017

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Primary Building Code clause:
E2 - External Moisture
Also related to:
B2 - Durability
Primary topic:
Weathertightness
Council:
Far North District Council
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Solid fuel heaters

Solid fuel heater durability, installation and maintenance requirements, for homeowners, councils and installers.
Building Code compliance > C Protection from fire > C1 Objectives of Clauses C2 to C6 > Solid fuel heaters

Contractors: Do your homework

If your job is renovating or building, you need to understand your client's rights as a consumer.
Getting started > Your rights and obligations > Builder and designer rights and obligations > Contractors: Do your homework

2025/040: An authority’s purported decision to refuse to grant a building consent in respect of a bamboo cladding system and accompanying appraisal.

This determination considers an authority’s purported decision to refuse to grant a building consent for a new dwelling with a proposed bamboo cladding system. The reasons for the purported refusal come from the authority’s requests for further information and correspondence and relate to a BEAL appraisal certificate provided in respect of the bamboo cladding system.  
Determination 2025/040 [PDF 225 KB] Date issued: 12 August 2025

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Primary Building Code clause:
E2 - External Moisture
Also related to:
B2 - Durability
Primary topic:
Compliance
Council:
Auckland Council
Section of the Building Act:
17, 19, 45, 48, 49 and 50
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Introduction to medium-density housing

A starting point for developers, builders and project managers who are interested in getting involved with medium-density housing.
Building Code compliance > Introduction to medium-density housing
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