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The Panel provides MBIE’s Deputy Secretary of Building, Resources and Markets with independent advice.
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2022/030: Refusal to issue amendments to building consent regarding the location of a pool barrier

This determination considers whether the authority was correct to refuse to issue two amendments to the building consent regarding a pool barrier. The amendments were refused as compliance with Clause F9 of the Building Code, Means of restricting access to residential pools, had not been demonstrated. The determination considers whether a pavilion, patio and soft landscaping area can be considered part of the 'immediate pool area'.
Determination 2022/030 [PDF 1.1 MB] Date issued: 22 December 2022

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Primary Building Code clause:
F9 - Restricting access to residential pools
Primary topic:
Pool safety
Council:
Napier City Council
Section of the Building Act:
162C
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2026/014: An authority’s proposed decision to refuse a building consent with the reasons relating to the compliance of the bracing design with B1/AS1

The determination considers the authority’s proposed decision to refuse a building consent in relation the bracing design in a new dwelling. In making the determination, it will consider the reasons for the refusal about whether the compliance pathway for the design of the bracing is Acceptable Solution B1/AS1.
Determination 2026/014 [PDF 144 KB] Date issued: 22 April 2026

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Primary Building Code clause:
B1 - Structure
Primary topic:
Structure
Council:
Rotorua Lakes Council
Section of the Building Act:
17, 19 and 49
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2016/051: Regarding the refusal to issue a code compliance certificate for a 6-year-old house

This determination is concerned with the compliance of a 6-year-old house. The determination considers the authority’s reasons for refusing the code compliance certificate, and whether the information provided in a building surveyor's report was adequate to establish that the building work complies with the requirements of the Building Code.
Determination 2016/051 [PDF 166 KB] Date issued: 20 October 2016

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Primary Building Code clause:
E2 - External Moisture
Also related to:
B1 - StructureE2 - External MoistureE3 - Internal moistureF4 - Safety from fallingB2 - Durability
Primary topic:
Weathertightness
Council:
Auckland Council
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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

Biennial BCA accreditation reports

The Building (Accreditation of Building Consent Authorities) Regulations 2006 sets the criteria and standards that an applicant must meet to be accredited as a Building Consent Authority (BCA).
BCA accreditation > Biennial BCA accreditation reports

Exit signs and compliance schedules

When exit signs are required and what to list on compliance schedules.
Building Code compliance > F Safety of users > F8 Signs > Exit signs and compliance schedules

Updates and clarifications to the residential guidance

You need updates and clarifications if you are using the residential guidance.
Building Code compliance > Canterbury rebuild > Updates and clarifications to the residential guidance

2016/048: Section 112 requirements to remediate the fire separation between units in an apartment complex, and compliance of the proposed solution

This determination concerns construction defects that were exposed during building work undertaken to remediate weathertightness issues. The determination considers the code-compliance of the use of intumescent sealant without plasterboard patches for penetrations in intertenancy walls, and discusses the application of section 112 of the Act in respect of the defects in existing construction including those not exposed as part of the proposed building work.
Determination 2016/048 [PDF 456 KB] Date issued: 3 October 2016

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Primary Building Code clause:
C3 - Fire affecting areas beyond the fire source
Primary topic:
Fire safety
Council:
Auckland Council
Section of the Building Act:
112
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Building Act requirements for lifts

All parties involved in lift installation must meet the requirements of the Building Act.
Building Code compliance > D Access > D2 Mechanical installations for access > Building Act requirements for lifts
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