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Practice Advisory 17: Well-planned ground investigations can save costs

Why a well-devised, specific site geotechnical investigation is a key requirement for good building performance.
Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > Practice Advisory 17

Module 5A: Specification of ground improvement for residential properties in the Canterbury region

Specification for ground improvement, specifically for liquefaction mitigation in residential Canterbury properties.
Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > Module 5A: Specification of ground improvement for residential properties in the Canterbury region

Repairing and rebuilding multi-unit residential buildings

Multi-unit buildings, or shared properties, are complex structures to repair and rebuild.
Building Code compliance > Canterbury rebuild > Repairing and rebuilding multi-unit buildings

2015/070:Regarding the refusal to issue a building consent for the change of use from commercial to residential of one level in a multi-level building

This determination discusses the assessment required under section 115 when there is a change of use to only part of a building, particularly how the phrase “the building, in its new use” in section 115 applies and in respect of Building Code clause B1 Structure. The discussion also considers information provided by way of an Initial Seismic Assessment (ISA) in relation to that assessment, and the separate functions performed by authorities under section 112 and section 115.

Determination 2015/070 [PDF 335 KB] Date issued: 5 November 2015

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Primary Building Code clause:
B1 - Structure
Primary topic:
Structure
Council:
Auckland Council
Section of the Building Act:
114, 115
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2008/040: Refusal to issue a code compliance certificate for a farm shed because the building consent was more than two years old

Notice of Appeal (A110376) [PDF 121KB]

2008 40 [PDF 62 KB] Date issued: 22 May 2008

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Primary topic:
Building Act Interpretation
Council:
Selwyn District Council
Section of the Building Act:
Section 93
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2009/056: Refusal to amend a consent and issue a code compliance certificate for a 5 year-old block of 5 semi-detached townhouses

N/A

Determination 2009/056 [PDF 130 KB] Date issued: 30 July 2009

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Primary Building Code clause:
E2 - External Moisture
Also related to:
F2 - Hazardous building materialsB2 - Durability
Primary topic:
Weathertightness
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Using overseas building products set to be easier

New legislation means you can use a wider range of quality overseas building products in Aotearoa New Zealand.
News and updates > Using overseas building products set to be easier

Types of insulation

Place insulation in your ceiling, under your floors, and in your walls to keep your home warm.
Getting started > Smarter Homes guides > Heating, cooling and insulation > Types of insulation

Module 5: Ground improvement of soils prone to liquefaction

Covers principles of ground improvement design, up-to-date practice and Canterbury earthquake recommendations.
Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > Module 5: Ground improvement of soils prone to liquefaction

Seismic design of retaining structures for residential sites in greater Christchurch

Guidelines to design residential retaining walls to resist seismic loading.
Building Code compliance > Canterbury rebuild > Supplementary guidance to the Residential guidance > Seismic design of retaining structures for residential sites in greater Christchurch
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