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Change of use and fire safety requirements

Check the requirements before you change the use of a building.
Managing buildings > Change of use and alterations > Fire safety requirements

Building stronger conversations

It has been a busy 2023 so far for Building Performance. We’ve kicked off our stakeholder event programme and have recently been at three events across Aotearoa.
News and updates > Building stronger conversations

Consumer protection – disclosure statement and standard checklist

Understand your consumer rights during a build or renovation with the disclosure statement and the standard checklist.
Projects & consents > Why contracts are valuable > Consumer protection – disclosure statement and standard checklist

Modification of the durability periods described in Clause B2.3.1

Compliance with B2 is essentially achieved when the building is substantially complete, with the durability period start
Building Code compliance > B Stability > B2 Durability > Modification of the durability periods

Brick veneer and mortar strength in earthquakes

Practices to improve bond strength when installing brick veneer, plus information on test performance.
Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > Brick veneer and mortar strength in earthquakes

Module 6: Earthquake resistant retaining wall design

Covers principles of seismic design of retaining walls of a routine nature throughout New Zealand.
Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > Module 6: Earthquake resistant retaining wall design

Links to earlier legislation

Exemptions are not retrospective. Check if any work was covered by an exemption at the time it was built.
Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Work you can do without a building consent > Links to earlier legislation

2025/033: An authority’s decision to issue a notice to fix for the construction of roof flashings and external wall cladding

This determination considers an authority’s decision to issue a notice to fix regarding building work carried to construct ‘roof flashings and wall cladding systems’ at a new two-storey detached dwelling.

The determination considers the form and content of the notice to fix including the specified persons to whom it was issued, the particulars of contravention or non-compliance, and the associated remedy.

Determination 2025/033 [PDF 285 KB] Date issued: 17 July 2025

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Primary Building Code clause:
E2 - External Moisture
Primary topic:
Compliance
Council:
Dunedin City Council
Section of the Building Act:
163, 164, and 40
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Consultation on amending Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods June 2019 Update

We are seeking your comment on proposals to amend specific Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods for the June 2019 Building Code update.
News and updates > Consultation on amending Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods June 2019 Update

Safety and security

Design your building to ensure your household is safe and secure.
Getting started > Smarter Homes guides > Design > Safety and security
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