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Resources

Information to support more informed decisions about energy efficient, low carbon and resilient buildings.
Getting started > Climate Change Work Programme > Resources

Lifts (6. Internal circulation: Designing buildings for access and usability)

Lifts should be easy to locate and be convenient and safe to use.
Building Code compliance > D Access > 6. Internal circulation > Lifts

Sanitary fittings (8. Fixtures and fittings: Designing buildings for access and usability)

Sanitary fittings such as toilet pans and urinals, sinks, dispensers and dryers should be easy to find, understand and use.
Building Code compliance > D Access > 8. Fixtures and fittings > Sanitary fittings

Smarter Homes guides

Get practical advice on smarter home essentials
Getting started > Smarter Homes guides

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

Building owner responsibilities for exempt building work

Building owners are responsible for determining whether a building consent is required.
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 > Building owner responsibilities

An update from the Building System Assurance team

Find out more about the Building Systems Assurance team, and what they’re currently working on.
News and updates > An update from the Building System Assurance team

Constructing cavities for wall claddings

Understand how to construct drained and vented cavities for wall claddings.
Building Code compliance > E Moisture > E2 External moisture > Constructing cavities for wall claddings

Efficient use of water

There are simple changes you can make to use less water and save money.
Getting started > Smarter Homes guides > Water and waste > Efficient use of water

Dealing with timber in leaky buildings

Help for building professionals on dealing with decayed timber in buildings.
Building Code compliance > E Moisture > E2 External moisture > Dealing with timber in leaky buildings
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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: