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Making an application for MultiProof

Find out what documents you need to submit for your MultiProof application, and what the fees are.
Building Code compliance > Product assurance and certification schemes > MultiProof > Making an application

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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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.
News and updates > Making buildings more affordable by changing Building Code insulation requirements

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

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.

Determination 2017/006 [PDF 237 KB] Date issued: 3 February 2017

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Primary Building Code clause:
B1 - Structure
Primary topic:
Change of use
Council:
Auckland Council
Section of the Building Act:
115
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2013/034: Refusal to grant building consent for a house constructed with proprietary structural insulated panels faced with magnesium oxide board

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Determination 2013/034 [PDF 188 KB] Date issued: 21 June 2013

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Primary Building Code clause:
E2 - External Moisture
Also related to:
B2 - Durability
Primary topic:
Weathertightness
Council:
South Wairarapa District Council
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2011/101: The refusal to issue a certificate of acceptance for 8 year-old cladding repairs carried out without a building consent

Determination 2011/101 [PDF 93 KB] Date issued: 1 December 2011

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Also related to:
E2 - External MoistureB2 - Durability
Primary topic:
Building controls process
Council:
Auckland Council
Section of the Building Act:
Sections 96, 98, 99
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2011/014: The District Court’s referral of Determination 2009/15, in respect of the issue of a building consent for a 16 year-old house

Determination 2011/014 [PDF 110 KB] Date issued: 25 February 2011

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Primary topic:
Building controls process
Council:
Tasman District Council
Section of the Building Act:
7, 8, 163, 164
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2014/023: The proposal to issue a notice to fix for building work carried out without consent under Schedule 1(m)

Determination 2014/023 [PDF 510 KB] Date issued: 28 April 2014

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Primary topic:
Building Act Interpretation
Section of the Building Act:
Schedule 1
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Decks and balconies - playing it safe

Tips to check your deck or balcony is safe, plus risk factors.
Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > Decks and balconies - playing it safe
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