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Our information on product assurance and certification schemes can help you understand how to comply with building laws.

2017/006: Refusal to issue a building consent for the change of use from commercial to residential of one level in a multi-level building

Note: This determination is subject to clarification.


This determination discusses the assessment required under section 115 when there is a change of use to only part of a building, particularly in respect of Building Code clause B1 Structure and whether a detailed seismic assessment is required for the whole building.

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The methodology to identify earthquake-prone buildings

A key document to use when identifying, assessing or making decisions on potentially earthquake-prone buildings.

Making buildings more affordable by changing Building Code insulation requirements

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is reducing the costs of complying with Building Code insulation requirements, referred to as ‘H1 insulation requirements’, by removing the Schedule Method.

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