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Practice Advisory 13: Egress stairs – earthquake checks needed for some

Discusses the assessment of stairs in existing multi-storey buildings by practising structural engineers.
Building Code compliance > D Access > D1 Access Routes > Practice Advisory 13

2016/034: Refusal to grant an s72 waiver for two building consents for proposed buildings on land subject to a natural hazard

This determination considers the authority’s refusal to grant a waiver under section 72 of the Act for two proposed buildings which are situated on land subject to a debris flow hazard.  The determination considers the risk to occupants from debris flow events, and the extent to which the proposed work will mitigate this risk.

Determination 2016/034 [PDF 1.2 MB] Date issued: 22 July 2016

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Also related to:
B1 - StructureE1 - Surface WaterB2 - Durability
Primary topic:
Natural Hazards
Council:
Whakatane District Council
Section of the Building Act:
72
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Module 3: Identification, assessment and mitigation of liquefaction hazards

Guidance for the identification, assessment and mitigation of liquefaction hazards, replacing NZGS Module 1 (July 2010).
Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > Module 3: Identification, assessment and mitigation of liquefaction hazards

Next steps in the Building Code fire safety review

The 2024 consultation on fire safety summary of submissions is now available.
News and updates > Next steps in the Building Code fire safety review

2021/004: Regarding the proposed decision to grant a building consent conditional on a natural hazard being recorded on the property title

This determination discusses the correct interpretation of the natural hazards provisions in the Building Act (sections 71 to 74). It considers whether measures to mitigate a rockfall natural hazard constitute “adequate provision” to protect the land and buildings from the hazard.

Determination 2021/004 [PDF 651 KB] Date issued: 26 February 2021

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Primary topic:
Natural Hazards
Council:
Tasman District Council
Section of the Building Act:
71, 72, 73
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2015/066: Regarding the authority's refusal to issue a building consent for an extension to an anluminium factory building in respect of Clause C3.8

This determination discusses the application of sections 17 and 112 in respect of an alteration to an existing building that has the effect of creating a larger firecell, and the Building Code obligations that are triggered by the increase in size. Also discussed is the fire service intervention time.

Determination 2015/066 [PDF 122 KB] Date issued: 21 October 2015

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Primary Building Code clause:
C3 - Fire affecting areas beyond the fire source
Primary topic:
Fire safety
Council:
Hamilton City Council
Section of the Building Act:
17, 112
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2012/013: The issue of a building consent with a specified intended life for additions using a straw bale system to an existing house

N/A

Determination 2012/013 [PDF 308 KB] Date issued: 23 February 2012

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Primary Building Code clause:
B2 - Durability
Primary topic:
Durability
Council:
Otago Regional Council (now ECAN)
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2009/100: Refusal of an amendment to the fire engineering design forming part of a building consent for a multi-storey office building

N/A

Determination 2009/100 [PDF 312 KB] Date issued: 13 November 2009

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Primary Building Code clause:
C6 - Structural stability
Also related to:
C - Protection from Fire
Primary topic:
Fire safety
Council:
Auckland Council
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2013/030: Regarding the authority's exercise of its powers of decision in respect of a refusal to amend a building consent for a relatocated house

N/A

Determination 2013/030 [PDF 211 KB] Date issued: 28 May 2013

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Primary topic:
Building controls process
Section of the Building Act:
Sections 45, 49, 84, 86, 87, 90
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Efficient land use

Make the most of your natural site features with clever house positioning and landscaping.
Getting started > Smarter Homes guides > Siting and location > Efficient land use
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