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Module 2: Geotechnical investigations for earthquake engineering

Module 2 of the geotechnical guidelines provides guidance on geotechnical investigation for earthquake engineering.
Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > Module 2: Geotechnical investigations for earthquake engineering

Module 1: Overview of the geotechnical guidelines

An overview of the geotechnical guidelines, including some technical detail on estimating ground motion parameters.
Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > Module 1: Overview of the geotechnical guidelines

Assessment, repair and rebuild of earthquake-affected industrial buildings in Canterbury

Technical and regulatory guidance for the assessment, repair and rebuild of industrial buildings in Canterbury.
Building Code compliance > Canterbury rebuild > Assessment, repair and rebuild of earthquake-affected industrial buildings in Canterbury

2026/015: Compliance of a tiled bathroom floor with Building Code clause E3

This determination considers the compliance of a tiled floor of an upper-level bathroom with Building Code clause E3 Internal moisture.

The determination discusses the tiled floor system, the shower enclosure and the compliance of the tiled floor with Building Code clause B2 Durability, in so far as it relates to clause E3. 

Determination 2026/015 [PDF 213 KB] Date issued: 22 April 2026

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Primary Building Code clause:
B2 - Durability
Also related to:
E3 - Internal moisture
Primary topic:
Compliance
Council:
Wellington City Council
Section of the Building Act:
17 and 19
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Building Advisory Panel

The Panel provides MBIE’s Deputy Secretary of Building, Resources and Markets with independent advice.
Building Advisory Panel

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

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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