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Stopping draughts

Stop draughts to keep the warm air inside your home, and not let cold air in
Getting started > Smarter Homes guides > Heating, cooling and insulation > Stopping draughts

1.3 Penetrations (1. General alterations, maintenance and removal)

A building consent is usually not required to make a penetration up to 300 mm through internal or external components.
Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Exempt building work guidance > 1. General alterations, maintenance and removal > 1.3 Penetrations

Notes for carports: 8.1 to 8.3 (8. Shelters, shades and carports)

Before you start on a carport, there are several things you need to consider.
Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Exempt building work guidance > 8. Shelters, shades and carports > Notes for carports: 8.1 to 8.3

Well-sealed shower penetrations prevent water damage

Guidance on preventing water damage from inadequately sealed penetrations in shower linings.
Building Code compliance > E Moisture > E3 Internal moisture > Well-sealed shower penetrations prevent water damage

Solar panel and boundary setback building consent exemption changes

Changes to Schedule 1 of the Building Act commenced on Thursday 23 October 2025.
News and updates > Solar panel and boundary setback building consent exemption changes

2016/009: Notices to fix and the refusal to issue a certificate of acceptance in respect of the conversion of a double garage over a boundary

This determination involves building work that was carried out without consent to a double garage built across the boundary of two properties to install an ensuite, kitchen unit and bedrooms in each. The determination discusses the use under the Regulations before and after the building work and whether there was a change of use, the grounds for refusing to issue a certificate of acceptance, and the issuing of multiple notices to fix.

Determination 2016/009 [PDF 652 KB] Date issued: 23 March 2016

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Primary topic:
Change of use
Council:
Auckland Council
Section of the Building Act:
40, 42, 96, 114, 115, 168, 378, Schedule 1
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Hot water cylinders and pipes

For any type of hot water storage, energy is lost through the walls of the cylinder even if no hot water is being used.
Getting started > Smarter Homes guides > Water and waste > Hot water cylinders and pipes

Operating Protocol – Referencing standards in the Building Code system (Standards)

Criteria used to help guide the regulator’s decisions regarding standards referenced in Building Code documents.
Building Code compliance > How the Building Code works > Standards > Operating Protocol – Referencing standards in the Building Code system

MultiProof application assessment process

Your MultiProof application will undergo an assessment process to determine whether it can be approved.
Building Code compliance > Product assurance and certification schemes > MultiProof > Assessment process

14.7 Plinths (14. Other structures)

A plinth is exempt from needing a building consent if it is designed by a chartered professional engineer.
Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Exempt building work guidance > 14. Other structures > 14.7 Plinths
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This information is published by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Chief Executive. It is a general guide only and, if used, does not relieve any person of the obligation to consider any matter to which the information relates according to the circumstances of the particular case. Expert advice may be required in specific circumstances. Where this information relates to assisting people: